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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSAT 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Studio Art (2-5 SH)Recently students have completed special topics in life drawing,watercolor and monotype printing.AT 202 Painting I (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): AT 110The basic techniques of painting are emphasized: stretching andpriming canvas, work with paints and media, color. Students willwork on improving their drawing, compositional and conceptualskills.AT 205 Ceramics I (4 SH)A study of basic techniques, including hand building techniques,an introduction to the potter’s wheel, glazing and decoration.AT 206 Photography I (4 SH)A study of black and white photography, including the use of a35mm camera, with emphasis on darkroom techniques andbuilding compositional skills.AT 207 Digital Photography and Imaging (4 SH)The course serves as an introduction to the world of digitalphotography and computer graphics, and as a prerequisite forfuture photography and computer graphic classes in general. Thissoftware program used is the industry standard for all digitalimage manipulation and editing, and is an important tool thatthe students should be comfortable with both a photography orcomputer graphics related field. Cross-listed as IM 207.AT 210 Drawing II (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): AT 110A continuation of AT 110, with review and practice of basic skillsof drawing and their application to stronger, more completedrawings. New drawing techniques and media will be presentedwith emphasis on a thoughtful approach to drawing.presentation. The course will then progress to the basicprinciples of timing and motion through the production of twoand three dimensional computer-generated animation. Thecourse will prepare you for work ranging from instructionalanimations to entertainment media. Cross listed as IM 230.AT 231 Video Editing and Compositing (4 SH)This course is an introduction to video editing and compositingusing industry standard software. The entire workflow would becovered from planning a video shoot, filming the shoot and thenediting the footage, including adding special effects. This coursewill prepare you for work in making commercials, web video,broadcast, entertainment films and/or art films. Cross listed asIM 231.AT 240 Art History I (4 SH)A survey combining a study of Western, Ancient and Medieval arthistory with the art history of non-western civilizations.AT 241 Art History II (4 SH)A survey of modern western art history from the ItalianRenaissance to the Twentieth Century.AT 250/350 Internship in Visual Art (1-4 SH)AT 302 Painting II (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): AT 202A course for those with Painting I experience. Emphasis will be onthe development of one’s personal expression in paint andputting acquired painting skills to use.AT 305 Ceramics II (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): AT 205Continued development of skills learned in Ceramics I, withemphasis given to increased technical control of the materialsand to work in areas of individual interest.AT 225 Introduction to Graphic Communications I (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): AT 102This course is an introduction to the basics of drawing and designon the computer utilizing Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis will beplaced on the conceptual and practical uses of the computer as atool for studio technique.AT 306 Photography II (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): AT 206Advanced darkroom techniques in black and white photography,plus introduction to new techniques for creative imagery.AT 330 Web and Interactive Art (4 SH)This course will focus on web design and interactive art withinthe realm of the World Wide Web. The course will explore theInternet as a medium for art, as a space for advertisement andcommercial applications and as a location to deliver informationwhile utilizing the artistic possibilities of HTML, Dreamweaver,Photoshop and Flash. Cross listed as IM 330.AT 226 Introduction to Graphic Communications II (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): AT 225Emphasis will be placed upon building artistic communicativeand stylistic skills beyond the introductory level. Course willexplore advanced techniques in color manipulation, organizationelements, spatial relationships and form analysis.AT 400 Multidisciplinary Art and Digital Performance (4 SH)AT 230 Animation (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): Junior or Senior StandingThis course will serve as an introduction to the world of 2D and This course explores experimental and traditional work of3D computer-generated graphics with a focus on drawing,integrating digital technologies into visual, dance, music andmodeling and animation. Form visualization principles practiced theater performances. This includes working with digitalin the fields of design, drawing and sculpture will be covered projections, real-time processing of data (i.e. music dataincluding basic approaches to model surfacing, lighting and connected and controlling visual display or devices controllingPage | 73 Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook