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ART 101: Fundamentals of Design

Credits 3.0
Covers the elements and principles of design in two-dimensional composition through a series of problem-solving projects.

ART 111: Drawing

Credits 1.0 3.0
Study and practice of various representational drawing techniques in various media.

ART 122: Beginning Stained Glass I

Credits 1.0 2.0
Precision glass cutting, copper foil, and lead came techniques are developed in the creation of stained glass for interior and architectural art objects.

ART 123: Beginning Stained Glass II

Credits 1.0 2.0
Precision glass cutting, copper foil, and lead came techniques are developed in the creation of stained glass for interior and architectural art objects.

ART 128: Beginning Digital Photography

Credits 3.0
Exploration of basic camera techniques, lighting, composition, digital photography, and digital photo editing by computer, via lecture, critique, and picture taking.

ART 133: World Art I

Credits 3.0
Survey of the history of art from the Paleolithic period to the Renaissance, including non-Western art.

ART 143: Beginning Acrylic Painting I

Credits 1.0 3.0
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the numerous techniques, materials and approaches to painting with acrylics, including use of tools and materials, composition, color theory and mixing, use of underpainting, washes, glazing, masking, light, shadow, and depth.

ART 144: Beginning Acrylic Painting II

Credits 1.0 3.0
As a continuation of ART 143, this course is designed to provide further instruction into the numerous techniques, materials and approaches to painting with acrylics, including use of tools and materials, composition, color theory and mixing, use of underpainting, washes, glazing, masking, light, shadow, and depth.

ART 145: Beginning Watercolor I

Credits 1.0 3.0
Explore and use beginning techniques, styles, and methods for watercolor painting. Development of skills with an emphasis on highly finished work.

ART 146: Beginning Watercolor II

Credits 1.0 3.0
Explore and use beginning techniques, styles, and methods for watercolor painting. Development of skills with an emphasis on highly finished work.

ART 148: Beginning Oil Painting II

Credits 1.0 3.0
As a continuation of ART 147, this course will further the study of oil painting materials and techniques including composition, structure, and expression.

ART 151: Beginning Sculpture I

Credits 1.0 3.0
Basic techniques in modeling small sculpture using terra cotta or stoneware clays. Basic principles of three-dimensional design.

ART 152: Beginning Sculpture II

Credits 1.0 3.0
A continuation of ART 151. This course is designed to teach additional techniques in modeling small sculpture using terra cotta or stoneware clays and to explore the principles of three-dimensional design further.

ART 159: China Painting

Credits 1.0 3.0
This class will cover the act of painting overglazes on the surface of China or tile blanks.

ART 161: Beginning Ceramics I

Credits 1.0 3.0

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

ART 162: Beginning Ceramics II

Credits 1.0 3.0

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. 

ART 172: Beginning Crafts II

Credits 1.0 3.0
As a continuation of ART 171, this course will further the design and execution of various crafts.

ART 173: Beginning Jewelry I

Credits 1.0 3.0

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

ART 174: Beginning Jewelry II

Credits 1.0 3.0

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

ART 178: Beginning Lapidary I

Credits 1.0 3.0

An introductory course in the study and application of classifying, selecting, cutting, shaping, and polishing minerals and gemstones. An additional fee is required.

ART 179: Beginning Lapidary II

Credits 1.0 3.0

Continuation of ART 178. An introductory course in the study and application of classifying, selecting, cutting, shaping, and polishing minerals and gemstones. An additional fee is required.

ART 181: Graphic Design I

Credits 3.0
Principles, tools, techniques, and media in graphic design layout. Includes layout, presentation, and concept development.

ART 182: Graphic Design II

Credits 3.0
As a continuation of ART 181, this course further explores the principles, tools, techniques, and media in graphic design layout. Includes layout, presentation, and conceptual development.

ART 187: Beginning Photoshop

Credits 3.0

Introduction to using Photoshop software for the technical and creative use of raster image creation, editing, and compositing, while applying design principles and concepts.

ART 216: Illustration I

Credits 3.0
Exploration of varied techniques, styles, and media for illustration. Development of skills; emphasis on highly finished work.

ART 243: Intermediate Acrylic Painting I

Credits 1.0 3.0
This course further explores and uses the numerous techniques, materials, and approaches to painting with acrylics. This includes use of tools/materials, composition, color theory/mixing, the use of underpainting, washes, glazing, masking, light, shadow, and depth.

ART 245: Intermediate Watercolor I

Credits 1.0 3.0
Explore and use advanced techniques, styles, and methods for watercolor painting. Development of skills with an emphasis on highly finished work.

ART 246: Intermediate Watercolor II

Credits 1.0 3.0
Explore and use advanced techniques, styles, and methods for watercolor painting. Development of skills with an emphasis on highly finished work.

ART 261: Intermediate Ceramics I

Credits 2.0 3.0

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.

ART 262: Intermediate Ceramics II

Credits 2.0 3.0

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.

ART 273: Intermediate Jewelry I

Credits 1.0 3.0

Continued advancement of skills begun in ART 173 and ART 174, including fabrication of jewelry from sheet and wire, forming and soldering, sand casting, metal and wood inlays, overlays and marriage of metals. An additional fee is required.

ART 274: Intermediate Jewelry II

Credits 1.0 3.0

Advanced fabrication techniques including chain making and box construction. Emphasis is on the development of personal expression in the design of jewelry. An additional fee is required.

ASL 101: Beginning American Sign Language I

Credits 4.0

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.

ASL 102: Beginning American Sign Language II

Credits 4.0

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

Concurrent enrollment in ASL 102L is required.

ENG 100: Writing Fundamentals

Credits 3.0
Practice in reading and writing sentences, paragraphs, and short essays with an emphasis on the writing process; includes a review of basic grammar and punctuation rules in the context of writing. Lab time will be used to guide students through the writing process and to focus on individual grammar practice and writing skills.

ENG 101: English Composition I

Credits 3.0
Emphasizes clear and effective writing and critical reading. Students generate a minimum of 7,000 words through formal and informal writing projects, including revised drafts throughout the semester. Students with borderline placement scores will benefit from taking ENG 110, English Composition I Lab which is designed to accompany ENG 101.

ENG 102: English Composition II

Credits 3.0
Continues development of skills and concepts taught in ENG 101. Emphasizes research, critical reading, critical thinking and writing. Students generate a minimum of 7,000 words including revisions throughout the semester.

ENG 110: English Composition I Lab

Credits 1.0
Provides individualized support for students enrolled in ENG 101 as well as other writing courses. Emphasizes the processes and skills required for effective narrative, analytic, argumentative, and source-based writing; punctuation, grammar, and stylistic concerns are addressed as needed.

ENG 111: English Compositions II Lab

Credits 1.0
Provides individualized support for students enrolled in ENG 102 and other writing courses. Emphasizes the processes and skills required for effective argumentative, source-based writing and analysis, as well as punctuation, grammar, and stylistic concerns.

ENG 201: World Literature I

Credits 3.0
Selected world literature from ancient times to the Renaissance. Students generate a minimum of 2,500 words including revisions throughout the semester.

ENG 202: World Literature II

Credits 3.0
Selected world literature from the Renaissance to modern times. Students generate a minimum of 2,500 words including revisions throughout the semester.

ENG 221: English Literature I

Credits 3.0
Covers selected literature from the Middle Ages through the Restoration and Eighteenth Century. Exposes students to a variety of cultures, perspectives, and beliefs over these historical periods. Students generate a minimum of 2,500 words including revisions throughout the semester.

ENG 222: English Literature II

Credits 3.0
Covers selected literature from the Romantic Period through the present. Exposes students to a variety of cultures, perspectives, and beliefs over these historical periods. Students generate a minimum of 2,500 words including revisions throughout the semester.

ENG 241: American Literature I

Credits 3.0
In this course, students will read and analyze selected works of literature from Native American beginnings to the Civil War so as to gain insights into the history and progress of American literature and the history of the Americas as viewed through literature. Students will generate a minimum of 2,500 words through formal and informal writing assignments and revisions.

ENG 242: American Literature II

Credits 3.0
Students will read and analyze selected works of American literature from the Civil War to the present day so as to gain insights into the history and progress of American literature and the history of the United States as viewed through literature. Students will generate a minimum of 2,500 words through formal and informal writing assignments and revisions.

MUS 101: World of Music

Credits 3.0
World of Music is a course designed to enrich and progress the student’s enjoyment and understanding of music. During this course, students will be exposed to different musical styles, genres, musical eras, music history, world music, and basic musical components. Students will also have the opportunity to attend performances, listen to musical masterpieces from recorded live concerts, and discuss their educated feelings as trained listeners.

MUS 125: Jazz Ensemble I

Credits 1.0
Studies and performs a wide range of popular and jazz literature to develop musicianship. Auditions will be held.

MUS 225: Jazz Ensemble III

Credits 1.0
Continuation of MUS 126. Studies and performs a wide range of popular and jazz literature to develop musicianship. Auditions will be held.

SPA 101: Elementary Spanish I

Credits 4.0
This course is designed for students at the Beginning Spanish I level. Emphasizes speaking, reading, writing, listening comprehension, and culture through a variety of approaches.

SPA 102: Elementary Spanish II

Credits 4.0
Continuation of SPA 101. Emphasizes speaking, reading, writing, listening comprehension, and culture through a variety of approaches.

SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I

Credits 4.0
Intermediate study of Spanish language, with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Course taught in Spanish. With completion of four years of high school Spanish or equivalent experience in a Spanish speaking country, instructors may approve replacement in this class.

SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II

Credits 4.0
Continuation of SPA 201. Intermediate study of Spanish language, with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Course taught in Spanish. With equivalent experience in a Spanish speaking country, the instructor may approve placement in this class.

THC 101: Creative Theatre

Credits 3.0
Through acting basics, students increase their spontaneity and improve communication skills. Students develop observation skills, become more aware of body language, improve sense of timing, and further their imaginations. Students learn the fundamentals of stage presentation through a series of theatre exercises that build on each other.

THC 105: Introduction to Theatre

Credits 3.0
This course seeks to provide students with a broad base of knowledge about the theatre and foster an appreciation of this dynamic art form through the study of dramatic plays, varied theatrical practices, the roles of different stage artists, and the historical and cultural significance of diverse dramatic forms and genres.

THC 120: Rehearsal and Production I

Credits 1.0 2.0
This class is an opportunity available to students to create an authentic theatre environment with their fellow classmates. Students participate in the processes of creating a performance and the variety of experiences involved in the process. The emphasis of all the course requirements is on commitment, teamwork, and dedication to the shared goal.

THC 121: Rehearsal and Production II

Credits 1.0 2.0
Continuation of THC 120. This class is an opportunity available to students to create an authentic theatre environment with their fellow classmates. Students participate in the processes of creating a performance and the variety of experiences involved in the process. The emphasis of all the course requirements is on commitment, teamwork, and dedication to the shared goal.

THC 231: Stagecraft

Credits 3.0
Stagecraft will introduce to the student a practical approach to the technical and production aspects of musical theatre and drama. Students will use a variety of techniques as they learn scenic artistry and develop the skills needed to construct scenery, hang and focus lighting instruments, and implement a sound system for effects and reinforcement. In conjunction with the Music and Drama Departments, students will take an active role in each of the major productions.