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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ART 264 Digital Photography I (0-6-3)
This course introduces digital photographic equipment, theory and processes. Emphasis is placed on camera operation, composition, computer photo manipulation and creative expres- sion. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully expose, digitally manipulate, and print a well-conceived composition. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 281 Sculpture I (0-6-3)
This course provides an exploration of the creative and technical methods of sculpture with focus on the traditional processes. Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills as they pertain to three-dimensional expression in various media. Upon completion, students should be able to show competence in variety of sculptural approaches. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 282 Sculpture II (0-6-3)
Prerequisite: ART 281
This course builds on the visual and technical skills learned in ART 281. Emphasis is placed
on developing original solutions to sculptural problems in a variety of media. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to express individual ideas using the techniques and materials of sculpture. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 283 Ceramics I (0-6-3)
This course provides an introduction to three-dimensional design principles using the medium of clay. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of forming, surface design, glaze applica- tion, and ring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in slab and coil construction, simple wheel forms, glaze technique, and creative expression. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 284 Ceramics II (0-6-3)
Prerequisite: ART 283
This course covers advanced hand building and wheel techniques. Emphasis is placed on
creative expression, surface design, sculptural quality, and glaze effect. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a high level of technical competence in forming and glazing with a development of three-dimensional awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 288 Studio (0-6-3)
Prerequisites: ART 241, ART 282, or ART 284
This course provides the opportunity for advanced self-determined work beyond the limits
of regular studio course sequences. Emphasis is placed on creative self-expression and in-depth exploration of techniques and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to create original projects speci c to media, materials, and techniques. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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