2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

88 Credit Course DescriptionsTacoma Community CollegeArtART 202ART 203History of Western Art:Medieval and RenaissanceHistory of Western Art:Baroque through ModernStudents who are interested in an artrelatedvocation should initiallyconcentrate on basic design and drawingcourses (ART 102, 103, 105). These formthe foundation for the advanced artcourses offered at TCC.Some of the courses listed in thecatalog are offered on a limited basis oncea year, every other year, etc. Contact theArt Department for help in planning yourprogram. Students who plan to transfershould check the requirements of thecollege or university of their choice.In painting, drawing and sculpturecourses, the human form is a subject ofstudy. The human model, sometimes inthe nude, may be incorporated into thesestudies. Any student enrolled in one ofthese courses who may object, forwhatever reason, to study of the nudemodel may arrange for optional studieswith the instructor of that course.The college reserves the right totemporarily retain for exhibit orphotographing any student worksubmitted for credit.ART 100 (F, W, Sp)Appreciation of the Visual Arts (5)An introductory course to guide theunderstanding and appreciation of the visualarts–fine arts, crafts, architecture, and newmedia. Designed for non-art majors. Satisfiesfive credits for Humanities distributionrequirement. A variety of learning approachesmay include lectures, slides, videos, guestartists, field trips, demonstrations, and handsonparticipation. (multicultural content)Strongly recommend assessment at college-levelreading and writing.ART 101 (F, W, Sp)Art Basics (5)Introduction to materials and techniquesincluding drawing, painting, printmaking anddesign. Projects are designed for studentswith limited experience in art.Recommended for beginners. Satisfieshumanities distribution requirement for AASdegree under performance/skills category.Maximum of five credits.ART 102 (F, W, Sp)Two-Dimensional Design (5)The organization of visual elements (line,shape, texture, color) as applied in twodimensionaldesign media. Recommend priorto Painting and Printmaking classes. Satisfieshumanities distribution requirement for AASdegree under performance/skills category.Maximum of five credits. The online versionof this class uses graphic software tocomplete projects.ART 103 (F, W)Three-Dimensional Design (5)Organization of visual-physical elements(contour, volume, space, light, and texture) asapplied in three-dimensional materials.Satisfies humanities distribution requirementfor AAS degree under performance/skillscategory. Maximum of five credits.ART 105 (F, W, Sp)Beginning Drawing (5)General exploration of various drawingtechniques and media through the study ofcomposition, perspective and form. Satisfieshumanities distribution requirement for AASdegree under performance/skills category.Maximum of five credits.ART 106 (F, W, Sp)Drawing (5)Further development of drawing skills withemphasis on composition andcommunication concepts. Satisfieshumanities distribution requirement forAAS degree under performance/skillscategory. Maximum of five credits.Prerequisite: ART 105.ART 110Beginning Graphic Design (5)An introduction to a visual structure conceptusing two-dimensional design. The beginningcourse will cover composition, color theory,typography and layout. Computer technologywill be used to explore the use of thesedesign elements as required for specificprojects with traditional methods tocommunicate the practical design form.ART 111Intermediate Graphic Design (5)An intermediate course furtheringunderstanding of visual structure usingconcepts of two-dimensional design. Thiscourse will cover intermediate concepts incomposition, color theory, typography andlayout. Computer technology will be used tocreate a design elements as required forspecific projects with traditional methods tocommunicate the design form.ART 120 (W)Introduction to Web Animation (5)This is an introductory course to acquaintstudents with the Macromedia Flashenvironment. Focus will be on tools,concepts and animation techniques to createFlash content for web use. ART 120 is thesame as IT 120. Students may take eitherART 120 or IT 120, but not both.Prerequisite: IT 235 or equivalent or instructorpermission.ART 121 (Sp)Advanced Web Animation (5)Advanced animation techniques will beexplored using the Flash environment andActionScripting. ActionScript is a simplifiedprogramming language that allows for Flashinteractivity and dynamic content. ART 121is the same as IT 121. Students may takeeither ART 121 or IT 121, but not both.Prerequisite: ART 120 or IT 120 or equivalent orinstructor permission.ART 122 (Sp)Macromedia Dreamweaver (3)This course will use MacromediaDreamweaver, a drag and drop environmentthat allows you to quickly integrate graphicsand text, to create professional looking webpages. Software features and page layout willbe the focus of the course. ART 122 is thesame as IT 122. Students may take eitherART 122 or IT 122, but not both.Prerequisite: IT 235 or equivalent or instructorpermission.ART 131 (F, W, Sp)Beginning Ceramics (5)Introduction to creating ceramic forms usinghand-building and wheel-throwingtechniques. Student will learn the basicforming methods employed in makingceramic forms, and basic glazing anddecorating techniques will be covered.Satisfies humanities distribution requirementfor AAS degree under performance/skillscategory. Maximum of 5 credits.ART 132, 133 (F, W, Sp)Intermediate Ceramics (5) (5)Further development of ceramic techniques:hand-built and/or wheel-thrown formingtechniques, more advanced glazing anddecorative techniques. Theory and practicein kiln loading and firing will be covered aspart of ART 133.Prerequisite: ART 131 for 132; ART 132 and ART102 (or 103 or 105) for 133. ART 102, 103, and105 recommended for all studio concentrations.