Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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ARTC 2347 Design Communication II (2-4-3) An advanced study of
the design process and art direction. Emphasis on form and content
through the selection, creation, and integration of typographic,
photographic, illustrative, and design elements. Prerequisite ARTC
1317
ARTC 2348 Digital Publishing III (2-4-3) A project based page layout
course from concept to completion addressing design problems,
preflight of files, color separations, and trapping techniques.
Prerequisite ARTC 2313, GRPH 1359
ARTC 2349 Art Direction II (2-4-3) Mastery of advanced art direction
projects with emphasis on selected topics in advertising campaigns.
Includes written, oral, and visual skills. Prerequisite ARTC 1349, ARTC
2313
ARTC 2388 Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art (0-0-3) A
work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan
is developed by the college and the employer.
ARTV
ARTV 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering I (2-4-3) Techniques
of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing industry standard
software. Includes the creation and modification of 3-D geometric
shapes, use of a variety of rendering techniques, camera, light
sources, texture, and surface mapping. Prerequisite ARTC 1302
ARTV 1351 Digital Video (2-4-3) Producing and editing video and
sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture,
editing, and outputting of video using a digital video workstation.
ARTV 2341 Advanced Digital Video (2-4-3) Advanced digital video
techniques for post-production. Emphasizes integration of special
effects and animation for film, video, and the Internet. Exploration of
new and emerging compression and video streaming technologies.
Prerequisite ARTV 1351
AUMT
AUMT 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Automobile/
Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (0-0-1) Practical,
general workplace training supported by an individualized learning
plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
AUMT 1167 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Automobile/
Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (0-0-1) Practical,
general workplace training supported by an individualized learning
plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
AUMT 1280 Cooperative Education- Automobile/ Automotive
Mechanics Technology/Tech (1-0-2) Career-related activities
encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through
an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and
student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer,
the student combines classroom learning with work experience.
Includes a lecture component.
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology (2-4-3) An
introduction to the automotive industry including automotive
history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle
subsystems, service publications, professional responsibilities,
and basic automotive maintenance. May be taught manufacturer
specific.
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems (2-4-3) An overview of
automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory,
testing, diagnosis, and repair of, charging and starting systems, and
electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical principles schematic
diagrams, and service manuals. May be taught manufacturer specific.
AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems (2-4-3) Operation and
repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Topics include brake theory,
diagnosis, and repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems,
and parking brakes. May be taught with manufacturer specific
instructions.
AUMT 1312 Basic Automotive Service (2-4-3) Basic automotive
service. Includes compliance with safety and hazardous material
handling procedures and maintenance of shop equipment.
AUMT 1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems (2-4-3) Diagnosis
and repair of manual/electronic climate control systems. Includes
the refrigeration cycle and EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling.
May be taught manufacturer specific. Prerequisite AUMT 1201 or
AUMT 1305 (Prerequisite), AUMT 1307 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
AUMT 1380 Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive
Mechanics Technology/Technician (1-0-3) Career-related activities
encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through
an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and
student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer,
the student combines classroom learning with work experience.
Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite AUMT 1310 (Prerequisite
or Corequisite)
AUMT 1416 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems (2-6-
4) Diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension and steering
systems including electronically controlled systems. Includes
component repair, alignment procedures and tire and wheel service.
May be taught manufacturer specific.
AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair (2-6-4) Fundamentals of
engine operation, diagnosis and repair. Emphasis on identification,
inspection, measurements, and disassembly, repair, and reassembly
of the engine. May be taught manufacturer specific. Prerequisite
AUMT 1305
AUMT 1471 Introduction and Theory of Tesla Vehicles (2-6-4) This
course is intended to educate the entry -level technician to the
Tesla Motors advanced automotive technology. Topics studied will
include, but not limited to: safety when working with or around
high voltage systems, basic electrical systems, basic vehicle service
procedures, and applying soft skills used in the Tesla automotive
field.
AUMT 1472 Automotive Electrical, Chassis, Driver Assist Systems
Theory (2-6-4) This course is intended to educate the entry -level
technician to the Tesla Motors advanced automotive technology.
Topics studied will include , but not limited to: safety when working
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