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ART 177 DigitalPhotography 13 cr, 2 lec, 4 labIntroduction to the fundamentals ofdigital photography. Students willlearn how to capture, retrieve, manipulate,enhance, store, and outputtheir photographs using appropriatehardware and software. Students willenrich the aesthetic dimension of lifethrough the exploration of photographyas fine art.ART 178 DigitalPhotography 23 cr, 2 lec, 4 labSkills acquired in Digital PhotographyI will be enhanced. Through themedium of digital photography, studentswill develop a personal philosophyarticulated through their photographs.Advanced aesthetic theorieswill be explored and students willassemble a portfolio.PRE: ART 177ART 191 Photography 13 cr, 2 lec, 4 labThis course is designed to teach thefundamentals of black and whitephotography including camera operation,film development, printing, andevaluation of work. This course is alsodesigned to serve as a prerequisite forPhotography 2 and to allow studentsan opportunity to understand the conceptsof photography as fine art.ART 192 Photography 23 cr, 2 lec, 4 labThis course is designed to allow studentsto build on the skills and understandingdeveloped in Photography 1.Students will be guided in the developmentof a personal vision throughthe medium of photography.PRE: ART 191ART 201 Painting 13 cr, 2 lec, 4 labComposition, color, and technicalhandling of paint are explored, alongwith preparation of canvas and otherpainting surfaces. Emphasis is on creativeinvestigation.ART 202 Painting 23 cr, 2 lec, 4 labAdvanced use of color and paintmanipulation. Drawing and compositionare emphasized.PRE: ART 201ART 203 Ceramics 13 cr, 2 lec, 4 labA hands-on look at the history of theuse of clay and how it leads to thedevelopment of contemporary ceramicart. Techniques covered will includeprimitive coiling, wheel throwing,modeling, and contemporary slabforming.ART 204 Ceramics 23 cr, 2 lec, 4 labContinued study of ceramic techniqueswith emphasis on design andindividual student directions.PRE: ART 203ART 205 Ceramics 33 cr, 2 lec, 4 labContinued study of ceramic techniqueswith emphasis on surface, firing skills,ceramic history, and design.PRE: ART 204ART 206 Ceramics 43 cr, 2 lec, 4 labContinued study of ceramic techniqueswith emphasis on individualdirections.PRE: ART 205ART 207 Painting 33 cr, 2 lec, 4 labFurther investigation into color andpaint manipulation. Format and serialnature of work emphasized.PRE: ART 202ART 208 Painting 43 cr, 2 lec, 4 labFurther investigation into all aspectsof painting (form, color, format, content)to develop a viable body of work.PRE: ART 207ART 210 Printmaking3 cr, 2 lec, 4 labThis course introduces the studentto various aspects of printmaking.Techniques addressed include silkscreen, wood block, and linoleumcut prints. Monotypes will also beexplored.ART 212 Drawing 23 cr, 2 lec, 4 labAdvanced skill in drawing forms andpromoting a creative effort in handlingall subjects.PRE: ART 111ART 213 Drawing 33 cr, 2 lec, 4 labConceptualization of advanced drawingideas through various medias andformats.PRE: ART 212ART 214 Drawing 43 cr, 2 lec, 4 labExploration of advanced conceptualand technical issues in drawing.Emphasis upon drawing in a seriesand completion of transfer portfolio.PRE: ART 213144