Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

COLLEGE SUCCESSORIN 0101COLLEGE SUCCESSCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course helps the student to perform successfullyin college by understanding his or her EmotionalIntelligence skills, personal learning style, understandingand using college policies and procedures, managingtime, memorizing information, reading textbooks formaximum learning, taking effective notes from lecturesand books, maximizing test scores, thinking critically,listening effectively, communicating well both orallyand in writing, and by learning and applying library andtechnological research techniques. This course is arequirement for all first-time developmental studentswho have not passed all sections of the ACCUPLACER.This course is also required of all students (includingtransfer students) with grade point averages below 2.0.It is not required for students enrolled in a certificateprogram (42 or fewer semester credit hours or equivalent)or for students who have passed all sections of theACCUPLACER.Prerequisite: None.COMMUNICATIONS◆COMM 2311NEWS GATHERING AND WRITING ICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course focuses on the fundamentals of writing newsfor the mass media. This course includes instruction inmethods and techniques for gathering, processing anddelivering news in a professional manner.Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0090 or ENGL 0091 orequivalent.◆COMM 2315NEWS GATHERING AND WRITING IICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is a continuation of the aims and objectivesof COMM 2311 with an emphasis on advanced reportingtechniques.Prerequisite: COMM 2311.COMPUTER-AIDEDDRAFTING ANDDESIGNARCE 1303ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS AND METHODSOF CONSTRUCTIONCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:02This course covers properties, specifications, vendorreferences, and uses of materials as related toarchitectural systems of structures.Prerequisite: DFTG 1315.ARCE 1321ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATIONCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course covers architectural drawing and sketching.Emphasis is on freehand drawing, perspectives,delineation in various media, and developmentof students’ graphical expression. It includes anintroduction to various reproduction methods.Prerequisite: DFTG 1305, DFTG 1309, or ARTC 1321.ARCE 1352STRUCTURAL DRAFTINGCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is a study of structural systems includingconcrete foundations and frames, wood framing andtrusses, and structural steel framing systems. It includesdetailing of concrete, wood, and steel to meet industrystandards including the American Institute of SteelConstruction and The American Concrete Institute.Prerequisite: DFTG 1305, DFTG 1309, OR ARTC 1321.ARCE 2352MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course covers the properties of building materials(assemblies), specifications, codes, vendor references,and uses of mechanical, plumbing, conveying, andelectrical systems as they relate to architecture forresidential and commercial construction.Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in DFTG2338, DFTG 1317 and DFTG 2328.ARTC 1302DIGITAL IMAGING ICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course covers digital imaging using raster imageediting and/or image creation software: scanning,resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems,and image-acquisitions.Prerequisite: None.ARTC 1317DESIGN COMMUNICATION ICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is the study of design development relatingto graphic design terminology, tools and media, andlayout and design concepts. Topics include integration oftype, images and other design elements, and developingcomputer skills in industry standard computer programs.Prerequisite: ARTC 1302 and ARTC 1321.ARTC 1321ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES ICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is the study of illustration techniques invarious media. Emphasis is on creative interpretationand disciplined draftsmanship for visual communicationof ideas.Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in DFTG1309.ARTC 1353COMPUTER ILLUSTRATIONCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course develops mastery of the tools andtransformation options of an industry-standard vectordrawing program to create complex illustrations. Thecourse includes principles of layout and design andmanipulation of text graphics.Prerequisite: DFTG 1309.ARTC 2301ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES IICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is an advanced study of illustration mediaand techniques using digital and/or traditional tools.Emphasis is on conceptualization and composition.Prerequisite: ARTC 1321.ARTC 2340COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION IICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course covers advanced use of software capabilitieswith emphasis on various output procedures, theresolution of complex design issues, and conceptdevelopment.Prerequisite: ARTC 1353.ARTC 2347DESIGN COMMUNICATION IICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:04This course is the advanced study of design, development,244 Course Descriptions