Academic Catalog - Grace College and Seminary

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Grace College and Seminary Catalog | 2011-2012
ART215 American Art History
This course is a survey of American art forms from Early Colonial times to
the present day. The primary focus is on the emergence of Western
European art traditions and how they became part of the art of the U.S.A.
Study will include occasional and brief interactions with the cultures of India,
China, Japan, the native Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific. Students
will explore how America's cultural, political, and religious ideals are reflected
in its visual arts. Three hours.
ART220 Ceramics I
An introduction to the study of ceramics as a three-dimensional medium.
Through hand-constructed and wheel-thrown clay forms, students will
explore issues in contemporary art. Ceramics processes will include
glazing and. Three hours.
ART230 Basic Graphic Design
A course that uses project assignments to teach the application of visual
graphic communication techniques as well as functional art production and
printing processes. Prerequisites: ART120, ART211. Three hours.
ART240 Painting I
The study and application of the oil painting media with an emphasis on a
technical working knowledge and its application to a personal style. Three
hours.
ART250 Computer Graphics: Design I
This computer laboratory art course introduces tools and techniques for
digital-based imaging and editing. Utilizing Adobe software, this course
focuses on the development of visual design skills through digital photo
manipulation and illustrative drawing. Prerequisites: ART120, ART211. Three
hours.
ART255 Computer Graphics: Design II
A computer laboratory course that introduces software utilized by graphic
designers for page design, layout, typography, and composition. Focus
will include development of visual design skills through critique.
Approaches to print, web, and presentation page design will be explored.
Prerequisite: ART120 and ART211. Three hours.
ART260 Digital Photography
Students explore digital photography as a tool for media communication.
Contemporary issues will include ethics in story telling and professional
practices, file management, digital problem solving, and computer
editing techniques. Three hours.
ART270 Life Drawing
July 2011