2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

2005-2007 CatalogCredit Course Descriptions 89ART 135 (F, Sp)Innovative Ceramics (5)A ceramics course designed to studyprimitive techniques and materials and theirapplication to contemporary ceramics. Useof handmade, improvised, and found tools.Innovative firing techniques will be used toapproximate the look of traditional firingmethods. Experiments in combining old andmodern techniques and materials will beencouraged.Prerequisite: ART 131 or instructor permission.ART 102, 103, and 105 recommended for all studioconcentrations.ART 146 (F, W)Beginning Photography (5)Basic black-and-white still photography.Includes operating still cameras, developingfilm and making prints. Attention is also givento the aesthetics of photographic imagery,composition, lighting, etc. The student musthave an adjustable camera and provide film,printing paper and incidental supplies. Satisfieshumanities distribution requirement for AASdegree under performance/skills category.Five credits maximum.ART 147Introduction to Digital Photography (5)This course is designed to introduce studentsto the use of digital and/or film cameras,and the use of computers to make prints ofimages from their cameras. Students need adigital camera, or film camera (35mm ormedium format) capable of being operatedin a manual exposure mode.ART 150 (Sp)Beginning Printmaking (5)Strongly recommend assessment at college-level reading.Studies in traditional print techniques andprocesses including relief, etching, andlithographic methods. Historical andcontemporary print developments serve asbackground material for technicalapplication. Satisfies humanities distributionrequirement for AAS degree underperformance/skills category. Maximum offive credits. (multicultural content)Prerequisite: None. ART 102, 103, and 105recommended for all art studio concentrations.ART 151 (F, Sp)Intermediate Printmaking (5)Refining of basic procedures learned in ART150 with attention to experimentation withmaterials, color and design applications forposter, fabric and illustration products. Acontinuing study of historical and culturalroles of printmaking with attention toindividual artistic contributions.Prerequisite: ART 150. ART 102, 103, and 105recommended for all studio concentrations.ART 152 (Sp)Intermediate Printmaking (5)Printmaking design for fabric, decorativepaper products and poster. Students developprocedures in designing for particularproducts, taking into consideration the printmethod, economy of color, repeating designpatterns, and selections of appropriatematerials. Students are introduced to thehistorical and cultural development ofprinted fabric, poster design, and paperproducts.Prerequisite: ART 151 and 102. ART 102, 103,and 105 recommended for all studio concentrations.ART 156 (F, W)Beginning Painting (5)Introduction to basic principles and methodsof representational painting. Paintingmaterials, techniques, color, and drawingfundamentals provide the ground work forindividual expression. Satisfies humanitiesdistribution requirement for AAS degreeunder performance/skills category.Maximum of 5 credits.Prerequisite: None. ART, 102, 103, and 105 arerecommended for all studio concentrations.ART 157, 158 (F, W)Intermediate Painting (5) (5)Further experiences in painting techniques,color and composition in representationpainting.Prerequisite: ART 156 for 157. ART 157 andART 105 or 102 for 158.ART 161 (F, W, Sp)Life Studies: Figure Drawing (2-10)Drawing from the posed model (clothed andnude) including an introduction to surfaceanatomy, development of formconsciousness, and exploration of figurecomposition.ArtART 162 (F, W, Sp)Life Studies: Figure Painting (2-10)Painting from the posed model (clothed andnude) with emphasis on color and its role inform development, expression, and figurecomposition. This course is repeatable up to10 credit hours.ART 172 (F, W, Sp)Beginning Sculpture (5)Sculpture design, materials, techniques andtools. Emphasis on diversity of materials andvariety in approaches to sculptural form -modeling, carving, casting, and fabrication.Satisfies humanities distribution requirementfor AAS degree under performance/skillscategory. Maximum of five credits.ART 173, 174 (F, W, Sp)Intermediate Sculpture (5) (5)Further experience in sculpture design,materials, techniques, tools and approaches.Prerequisite: ART 172 for 173; 173 and 103 or105 for 174. ART 102, 103, and 105recommended for all studio concentrations.ART 180Art for Elementary Education (5)The course is designed for prospective K-6educators as a lecture/workshop structuredto provide students an opportunity toexplore materials and techniques suitable forclassroom use. Imaginative art experiencesand the nature of creativity are stressed andlinked to other disciplines. Includes planningand assessment components directed at arteducation.ART 199 (varies)Gallery Viewing LabRecommended concurrent enrollment withall art classes and HUMAN 100, 101, 102,103. ART 199 supplements the abovecourses and is designed as a "viewing lab"where students can develop their visualvocabulary, sharpen their critical thinkingskills, and apply the concepts taught in Artand Humanities classes. Students will visitlocal galleries and museums and attend orview lectures and write a series of shortreports. May be taken a total of three times.Graded S/U.Note: This class is a self-paced laboratory course.Course packet materials are available in the TCCBookstore. Two meetings with instructor arerequired: Meeting #1 in the first two weeks of thequarter; Meeting #2 at mid-quarter. These meetingsare required and part of the final grade. Call253.460.4306 with any questions.