Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

190 | Course Descriptions
Federal Aviation Administration normal and emergency operations
and procedures. Prerequisite AIRP 2239
AIRP 2331 Advanced Meteorology (3-0-3) Preparation for advanced
aviation students to apply knowledge of varying meteorological
factors including weather hazards to flight, techniques for
minimizing weather hazards, and aviation weather services.
AIRP 2337 Commercial Ground School (3-0-3) A study of advanced
aviation topics used for Federal Aviation Administration certification
at the commercial pilot level. Includes preparation for the Federal
Aviation Administration Commercial Airplane Practical test.
AIRP 2349 Instructor Ground School (2-2-3) Skill development in
the fundamentals of teaching and learning in an aviation- oriented
environment. Introduction to the techniques of instruction and
analysis of flight maneuvers. Topics include flight instructor
responsibilities and Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the
instructor rating.
AIRP 2355 Propulsion Systems (3-1-3) In-depth coverage of aircraft
engine theory and principles of operation of various types of
aircraft engines. Topics include propellers, superchargers, engine
accessories, controls, and instrumentation.
ARCE
ARCE 1303 Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction
(2-2-3) Properties, specifications, vendor references, and uses of
materials as related to architectural systems of structures.
ARCE 1321 Architectural Illustration (2-4-3) Architectural drawing
and sketching. Emphasizes architectural structures in 3-D or
pictorially either by hand or computer software. Prerequisite DFTG
1309 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
ARCE 1342 Codes, Specifications, and Contract Documents (2-3-3)
Study of ordinances, codes, and legal documents as they relate to
specifications and drawing. Discussion of owner-architect-contractor
responsibilities, duties, and legal relationships. Prerequisite ARCE
1303 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
ARCE 1352 Structural Drafting (2-4-3) A study of structural systems
including concrete foundations and frames, wood framing and
trusses, and structural steel framing systems. Includes detailing of
concrete, wood, and steel to meet industry standards including the
American Institute of Steel Construction and The American Concrete
Institute. Prerequisite DFTG 2328 (Prerequisite)
ARCE 2352 Mechanical and Electrical Systems (2-4-3) The
properties of building materials (assemblies), specifications, codes,
vendor references, and uses of mechanical, plumbing, conveying,
and electrical systems as they relate to architecture for residential
and commercial construction. Prerequisite DFTG 2328 (Prerequisite
or Corequisite)
ARTC
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I (2-4-3) Digital imaging using raster
image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution,
file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions.
ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design (2-4-3) Graphic design with
emphasis on the visual communication process. Topics include basic
terminology and graphic design principles.
ARTC 1310 Design Concepts (2-4-3) Fundamental techniques in
conceptualizing. Includes all procedures from initial research to
creating strategies to finalize a solution. Prerequisite GRPH 1359,
ARTC 2317 (Corequisite)
ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I (2-4-3) The fundamentals of using
digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts
and terminology associated with typography and page layout.
Prerequisite ARTC 1302 or ARTC 1305
ARTC 1317 Design Communication I (2-4-3) Study of design
development relating to graphic design terminology, tools and
media, and layout and design concepts. Topics include integration of
type, images and other design elements, and developing computer
skills in industry standard computer programs.
ARTC 1327 Typography (2-4-3) A study of letterforms and
typographic concepts as elements of graphic communication.
Emphasis on developing a current, practical typographic knowledge
based on industry standards.
ARTC 1349 Art Direction I (2-4-3) Creation of projects in art
direction for advertising graphic campaigns for products, services, or
ideas. Topics include all campaign procedures from initial research
and creative strategy to final execution and presentation of a
comprehensive project. Prerequisite ARTC 2317, GRPH 1359
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media (2-4-3) Visual design
elements as they relate to new media. Emphasizes aesthetics
and visual problem solving such as typographic issues, color
management, hierarchy of information, image optimization, and
effective layout. Prerequisite ARTC 1349, ARTC 2313
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II (2-4-3) Principles of digital image
processing and digital painting. Emphasis on raster-based imaging
and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial or
fine art applications. Prerequisite ARTC 1302
ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II (2-4-3) Includes layout procedures
from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and print
output. Emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising
and publishing materials, and techniques for efficient planning and
documenting projects. Prerequisite ARTC 1305, ARTC 1313
ARTC 2317 Typographic Design (2-4-3) Exploration of typographic
design including computer generated letterforms as elements of
design. Includes theory and techniques of traditional, contemporary,
and experimental typography. Prerequisite ARTC 1302, ARTC 1305
ARTC 2333 Publication Design (2-4-3) Development of skills and
advanced knowledge of publishing software, with emphasis on
the maintenance of visual continuity in documents for publication.
Prerequisite ARTC 1359
ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design (2-4-3)
Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design
projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation
methods based on the student's specific area of study.
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