Arts · Languages · Humanities

Explores the elements and principles of design in two-dimensional composition through a series of hands-on, problem-solving projects.

Engage in the study and practice of various representational drawing techniques using a range of media.

Practice drawing from draped models with supplementary studies in human anatomy to enhance understanding of form and structure

Students acquire basic glass cutting, foiling, and soldering skills while creating stained glass art objects. The lead came method of stained class will be used as students assemble their own lead panel.

Students acquire glass cutting, foiling, and soldering skills while creating stained glass art objects. The lead came method of stained class will be used as students assemble their own lead panel.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of camera operation, the science of light, composition, and picture taking. Concepts of digital photography are taught through active learning techniques.

This course provides an introduction to art history by examining art, architecture, and visual cultures from the ancient and medieval periods. Students will develop an understanding of artistic terminology. The curriculum addresses political, cultural, social, economic, and religious transformations as represented in visual art. The course emphasizes the role of art as a medium for communication, documentation, and inspiration, highlighting its function in reflecting and shaping cultural and historical developments.

This course provides an introduction to art history by examining art, architecture, and visual cultures from the 15th century to the present. Students will develop an understanding of artistic terminology. The curriculum addresses political, cultural, social, economic, and religious transformations as represented in visual art. The course emphasizes the role of art as a medium for communication, documentation, and inspiration, highlighting its function in reflecting and shaping cultural and historical developments.

This course introduces foundational techniques in modeling small-scale sculpture using terra cotta and stoneware clays, with an emphasis on the basic principles of three-dimensional design, including form, structure, and spatial composition

This course introduces advanced techniques for modeling small-scale sculptures using terra cotta or stoneware clays, while deepening the exploration of three-dimensional design principles

This course focuses on the application of overglaze painting techniques on the surfaces of china and tile blanks

An introduction to ceramics with multiple hand-building and forming techniques, slab building, sculpture, wheel throwing, high temperature firing, glaze application, and safety procedures.

Beginning Ceramics 2 focuses on advanced techniques in hand forming, sculpting, slab building, wheel work, glazing, and the design and execution of original 3-dimensional forms and functional pottery. 

Creation and implementation of diverse craft projects.

Building upon the foundation of ART 171, this course advances the creative design and practical execution of a variety of craft techniques.

Fundamentals of jewelry making, covers basic fabrication of jewelry from sheet and wire, covers forming and soldering. An additional fee is required.

Fundamentals of jewelry making, covers basic fabrication of jewelry from sheet and wire, covers forming and soldering. An additional fee is required. 

Students will discover, or rediscover, their love for art in this relaxed, supportive mixed media class. Students will explore various mediums to compose a work of art, including collage, ink, paper, acrylic paint, metal foil, and print making.

This course explores the fundamentals of identifying, selecting, cutting, shaping, and polishing minerals and gemstones.  

An additional fee is required.

This introductory course focuses on the identification, selection, cutting, shaping, and polishing of minerals and gemstones. A materials fee is required.

An introductory course in Photoshop focusing on both technical and creative aspects of raster image creation, editing, and compositing, with an emphasis on applying core design principles and visual concepts.

This course builds upon foundational acrylic painting skills by exploring a wide range of techniques, materials, and artistic approaches. Topics include tool and material usage, composition, color theory and mixing, underpainting, washes, glazing, masking, and the effective use of light, shadow, and depth.

This course delves deeper into advanced acrylic painting techniques, materials, and creative approaches. Students will further develop their skills in composition, color theory and mixing, underpainting, washes, glazing, masking, and the use of light, shadow, and texture to create depth and visual impact.
 

This course focuses on advanced watercolor techniques, styles, and methods, emphasizing skill development and the creation of polished, professional-quality artwork.

This course explores advanced watercolor painting techniques, styles, and methods, with a focus on refining artistic skills and producing polished, professional-quality artwork.

This course builds on the concepts and skills acquired in ART 161 and ART 162. The course is designed to focus on independent studio study of hand-forming, wheel throwing, advanced glazing, decorative techniques, and high temperature firing.

Building on concepts and skills from ART 161, ART 162, and ART 261, this course further explores wheel work, glazing, decorative processes, and differences in clay bodies through an independent study style that allows students to continue to develop their creative styles.

This course explores advanced jewelry fabrication techniques, including chain making and box construction, with a focus on cultivating personal expression in design. 

Please note that an additional materials fee applies.

Development of American Sign Language and its application within the Deaf community. Emphasizes vocabulary, structure, grammar, dialogues, and narratives.

Concurrent enrollment in ASL 101L is required.

Develop skills in reading and composing sentences, paragraphs, and brief essays, with a focus on the stages of the writing process. The course also covers fundamental grammar and punctuation rules as they apply to writing. Lab sessions will support students through each step of the writing process and provide targeted practice in grammar and writing techniques.

This course places a strong emphasis on the development of clear, effective writing and the cultivation of critical reading skills. Students are expected to produce a minimum of 7,000 words through a range of formal and informal writing assignments, including multiple revised drafts throughout the semester. Students whose placement scores fall near the threshold are advised to enroll in ENG 110, English Composition I Lab, which is specifically designed to support and enhance the learning experience in ENG 101.

Builds upon the foundational skills and concepts introduced in ENG 101, with continued emphasis on academic research, critical reading, analytical thinking, and effective written communication. Over the course of the semester, students are required to produce a minimum of 7,000 words, including multiple revised drafts.

Offers tailored instructional support for students enrolled in ENG 101 and other writing courses. The course emphasizes the development of essential skills and processes involved in effective narrative, analytical, argumentative, and source-based writing. Instruction also addresses issues related to punctuation, grammar, and style as they arise in the context of student work.

Offers individualized instructional support for students enrolled in ENG 102 and other advanced writing courses. The course focuses on the development of skills and processes essential for producing effective argumentative and source-based writing, analysis, as well as addressing issues related to grammar, punctuation, and stylistic refinement.

This course will focus on publishing Gila Community College’s yearbook. The course will focus on gathering and processing news. Includes instruction in news writing and editing, photojournalism, layout and graphic design, and professional standards and ethics. Students collaborate and manage projects, applying conceptual and design principles to produce a yearbook.

This course is designed to assist students in writing their personal history. It explores best practices, theories, methodologies, and issues surrounding personal history writing. There is no better time than today to start writing your personal history. 

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of selected works of world literature spanning from antiquity through the Renaissance period. Emphasis is placed on the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts that shaped these texts, as well as on the development of literary forms and themes across diverse civilizations. Throughout the semester, students are expected to produce a written analysis and reflection, including multiple revised drafts, demonstrating engagement with the readings and the application of critical literary analysis skills.

This course provides a critical examination of selected works of world literature from the Renaissance through the modern era. Emphasis is placed on the historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts that inform these texts. Over the duration of the semester, students are required to produce a minimum of 2,500 words of written work, including revised drafts, demonstrating engagement with literary analysis and interpretation.

This course offers a critical study of selected literary works from the Middle Ages through the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century. It introduces students to a broad spectrum of cultural traditions, worldviews, and belief systems as reflected in the literature of these historical periods. Throughout the semester, students are required to produce a minimum of 2,500 words of written analysis, including revised drafts, demonstrating engagement with the texts and the development of interpretive and critical thinking skills.

This course offers a critical examination of selected literary works from the Romantic Period to the contemporary era. Through the study of diverse texts, students engage with a wide range of cultural contexts, perspectives, and belief systems that have shaped literary expression across these historical periods. Over the course of the semester, students are required to produce a minimum of 2,500 words of written work, including revised drafts, demonstrating their ability to analyze, interpret, and respond to literature in a scholarly manner.

This course offers a critical examination of selected literary texts from the origins of Native American storytelling through the period of the American Civil War. Through close reading and analysis, students will explore the development of American literature in relation to the historical, cultural, and ideological contexts of the Americas. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how literature reflects and shapes the evolving identity of the nation. Over the course of the semester, students are required to produce a minimum of 2,500 words through a combination of formal and informal writing assignments, including multiple revisions.

This course provides a critical study of representative works of American literature from the post-Civil War era to the contemporary period. Through close reading and analysis, students will explore the evolution of American literary expression in relation to the historical, cultural, and ideological developments of the United States. Emphasis is placed on understanding literature as both a reflection of and a response to the nation's changing identity. Over the course of the semester, students are expected to produce a minimum of 2,500 words through a combination of formal and informal writing assignments, including multiple revisions.

This course is designed to assist students in writing a personal history. It is an interdisciplinary academic writing course exploring best practices, theories, methodologies, and issues surrounding personal history writing. There is no better time than today to start writing your personal history. 

This course prepares individuals to perform a variety of musical genres and styles as solo and/or ensemble performers. 

This course is a continuation of MUS 125. It prepares individuals to perform a variety of musical genres and styles as solo and/or ensemble performers. 

This course builds on what has been learned in MUS 125 and MUS 126. This course prepares individuals to better master their instrument(s) as they perform a variety of musical genres and styles as solo and/or ensemble performers. 

This course builds on what has been learned in MUS 225. This course prepares individuals to better master their instrument(s) as they perform a variety of musical genres and styles as solo and/or ensemble performers.