2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

ArtArt AppreciationART 1020 3 CreditsMnTC: Goals 06 & 08This course introduces students to art froma variety of cultures and historical contexts.Topics include: major art movements,varieties of materials, and aesthetic theories.Coursework covers formal terms, elements,and principles common to the study of art andarchitecture.Recommendation: Assessment scoreplacement in ENGL 1021 or completion ofENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher.Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 orcompletion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C”or higher.Art History of the Western World IART 1021 3 CreditsMnTC: Goals 06 & 08This course traces the development ofart and architecture in the west from thePaleolithic through the Gothic Periods – theart, architecture, philosophies, and traditionsthat continue to shape the modern westernworld. Students examine individual historicalstyles, techniques and ideological movementsthat have evolved in western art making,architecture and design.Prerequisite: Assessment score placementin RDNG 1000 or above, or completion ofRDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher andplacement in ENGL 1021 or completion ofENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher.Art History of the Western World IIART 1022 3 CreditsMnTC: Goals 06 & 08This course traces the development of Art inthe West from the Renaissance Period throughthe 20th Century - the art, architecture,philosophies, and traditions that continue toshape the modern western world. Studentsexamine individual historical styles, techniquesand ideological movements that have evolvedin western art making, architecture and design.Prerequisite: Assessment score placementin RDNG 1000 or above or completion ofRDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher andplacement in ENGL 1021 or completion ofENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher.American ArtART 1023 3 CreditsMnTC: Goals 06 & 07This course introduces students to Americanart and architecture from the Colonial periodto the present. Coursework includes NativeAmerican culture, as well as influencesfrom cultures outside of the United States.Emphasis is on the way historical events haveshaped American diversity, values and vision.Students will analyze major movements,artwork and architecture, using terms andprinciples common to art.Recommendation: Assessment scoreplacement in ENGL 1020 or completion ofENGL 0090 with a grade of a “C” or higher.Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000,or the completion of RDNG 0090 with a gradeof “C” or higher.2D DesignART 1024 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 06This course is a foundation level study of thedevelopment, principles, and elements oftwo-dimensional design. Students will explorethe concepts of composition through guidedprojects and demonstrations, discoveringa working creative process, an awarenessof design in our culture, and awareness ofcurrent design issues.3D DesignART 1025 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 06This course is a foundation level study of theprinciples and elements of three-dimensionaldesign. Students use a variety of media andart techniques to explore three-dimensionaldesign; form, line, plane, volume, mass, space,texture, light, and time. Projects emphasize aworking creative method for problem solvingin three-dimensions as well as a generalknowledge of historical and contemporarydesign issues.Photography 1ART 1031 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 06This course is designed as an explorationof photography as a means of visualcommunication and creative expression.Students are introduced to basics of 35 mmcameras, black and white darkroom practices,and digital photography. Projects address a7 Course Descriptionsrange of design, aesthetic, and conceptualissues fundamental to the art of photography.Strong emphasis is on the development ofboth a technical foundation and a criticalawareness of the medium as a creative tool.This course requires 2 additional lab hours perweek.Recommendation: ART 1020.Drawing IART 1041 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 06This course introduces students tofundamental drawing strategies. Projectsemphasize direct observation of nature, stilllife, and the human form. Assignments aredesigned to improve drawing skills, engagecreative problem-solving, as well as broadenstudents’ knowledge of the cultural/historicalrelevance of drawing.Painting IART 1051 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 06This course provides an introduction to thefundamentals of painting principles, methods,materials, and critique. Students work fromobservation, simultaneously strengtheningperceptual abilities increasing knowledgeand use of acrylic paint. Painting assignmentsare supported by readings, discussions andresearch of historic, cultural and contemporarypainting issues.Recommendation: ART 1024, ART 1041.WatercolorART 1055 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 06This course introduces fundamental strategiesfor painting form and spatial illusions withwatercolor. Students explore their perceptionsand creative ideas through a sequence ofstructured exercises. Projects emphasize directobservation of still life objects and nature.Coursework includes cultural and historicalaspects of the medium. Recommendation:ART 1041.Sculpture IART 1061 3 CreditsThis course introduces students to a variety ofmaterials and processes common to sculpture.Hands-on projects expand 3D design conceptsand encourage students to develop theirown creative ideas. Students will explore651.779.3300 107