2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

7 Course Descriptionscontemporary trends and applications, as wellas research cultural traditions throughouthistory. Coursework includes access toCentury’s FAB LAB, which can enhanceprojects, and connect students to projectsaround the world.Prerequisite: ART 1025Ceramics IART 1071 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 06This course introduces basic hand-buildingand wheel techniques with clay. Studentswill examine the diverse cultural history ofceramic art and its continued relevance as aform of creative expression. The principles of 3dimensional design, along with functional andnonfunctional applications, will be exploredthrough a series of hands-on exercises andprojects.Independent StudyART 1790 ` 1-3 CreditsIndependent study is an opportunity forintermediate and advanced art students tocomplete an in-depth project or body of workin studio art or art-related research.Prerequisite: Students must have completedall or most art courses offered at CenturyCollege or provide proof (transcripts orportfolio) of completing college-levelfoundation art courses. Project must beapproved, prior to enrollment, first byinstructor, and then dean. Recommendation:This offering is meant to assist students whoare planning to major in studio art, art history,or art education.Photography IIART 2031 3 CreditsMnTC: Goal 06This course will challenge students to considerdifferent ways that a variety of photographicprocesses can be used to communicateideas. Students will be introduced to thetools, applications and creative methodsused in making traditional as well as,nontraditional, alternative, and nonsilverphotographic images. Through class critiques,discussions of the history of photography andcontemporary trends in art, and reading andwriting assignments, students will expandtheir ability to evaluate, interpret and expressideas through the use of the camera and lightsensitive materials. A group field trip to a108 Century College 2010-2011major metro area art venue is required.Prerequisite: Students must have a basicunderstanding of 35mm SLR cameras anddarkroom experience.Drawing IIART 2041 3 CreditsThis course expands and refines conceptscovered in Drawing I. Additional topics includethematic intent and deeper investigation intothe impact of composition. Students will alsoexplore the properties of a variety of wet anddry materials, including color. Projects andexercises are based on direct observation ofstill life, the human form, architectural spaces,and nature. Coursework includes cultural/historical research and considers a range ofcontemporary professional applications.Prerequisite: ART 1041. Recommendation:ART 1024.Figure DrawingART 2042 3 CreditsThis course emphasizes traditional strategiesfor drawing the live human form, clothedand unclothed. Topics include proportionalcanons, relational measuring, basic anatomyfor artists, portraiture, gesture drawing, andconstruction techniques. Students will studythe way the human image has been usedthroughout art history, as well as explorecontemporary trends and applications of figuredrawing.Prerequisite: ART 1041 with a grade of “B”or higher. Recommendation: ART 2041.Painting IIART 2051 3 CreditsThis course expands on the foundationalconcepts presented in Painting I. Emphasisis placed on traditional and experimentalapproaches to painting using water-basedoils. Students will explore themes basedon landscape, interior spaces, still life andthe human form. Painting assignments aresupported by sketchbook exercises, readings,discussions, and research of historic, cultural,and contemporary painting issues.Prerequisite: ART 1024, ART 1041, ART 1051.Ceramics IIART 2071 3 CreditsThis course is an expansion of conceptscovered in Ceramics I. Students will refinetechnical skills as well as explore designconcepts of greater complexity. Courseworkincludes functional and nonfunctionalapplications, glazing techniques, effectsand functions of various clay bodies, firingprocedures, and studio safety. In addition,students will research the diverse historyof ceramic art and pottery, includingcontemporary trends and movements.Prerequisite: ART 1071. Recommendation:ART 1025.Portfolio: Professional PracticesART 2099 2 creditsThis course presents topics related to thecreation of professional materials commonto the Art profession. In addition to thecreation of a professional portfolio of artwork,discussions will include presenting togalleries, creation of an artist resume, andprofessional studio practices. This class is partof the final semester of the AFA-Art degree.Prerequisite: Sufficient credits in ART andconsent of instructorAuto BodyIntroduction to Auto Body TradeABOD 1000 4 CreditsThis course covers shop safety, toolmaintenance, professionalism and the majorwork areas in a typical shop. Students are alsoexposed to the steps necessary in repairinga wrecked vehicle. Students must be able toperform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Introduction to Welding for Auto BodyABOD 1010 4 CreditsThis course covers the identification andperformance of gas, plasma cutting, and MIGequipment as it pertains to auto body. Topicsinclude welding terms and safety procedures,setup, shutdown and performance on variousgauges of steel in a variety of positions.Students will perform bead, lap and buttwelding in the vertical and overhead positions.Students must be able to perform physicaltasks to complete course requirements.Auto Body Sheet MetalABOD 1020 2 CreditsThis course covers sheet metal repairprocesses for minor damage. Students will use