May 09, 2024  
2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950 ).

 

Fashion Design

  
  • FASH 1630 - Outerwear & Performance Apparel

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of outerwear & performance apparel design and manufacturing, and practical experience designing and manufacturing functional sports apparel.  \Students will learn a variety of specialized construction techniques using specialized fabrics that are water repellent, wind resistant, and breathable, ultimately incorporating these fabrics into their projects. 

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  and FASH 1660  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1640 - Millinery

    Credits: 3
    Millinery will take students through the step-by-step process of creating hats for theater, film, formal or street wear. Professional millinery supplies, methods, materials and equipment will be discussed and used in this course. Students will learn how to make patterns, construct and cover foundations, manipulate felt, make their own trims, and insert linings into well-fitting hats.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1500  (may be taken concurrently), or basic knowledge of sewing
    Semester: Fall & Summer
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1650 - Surface Embellishments

    Credits: 3
    In the Surface Embellishments course, students will study embellishment techniques that may be used for clothing, costume, accessories, home furnishings, and craft projects. Students learn hand sewing techniques and decorative machine stitching, piecing, appliqué, piping, beading, dying, painting, and other techniques used to embellish clothing.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1500  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1505  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1660 - Pattern Drafting Procedures

    Credits: 3


    Pattern Drafting is a form of drafting used to produce paper patterns for cutting fabric, to create garments. Using body measurements, students create a sloper, then transfer the pattern to template paper known as an oak tag. During subsequent stages, students will use the slopers to create apparel designs that will be cut and tested for fit, and ultimately converted into reusable patterns.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  (may be taken concurrently) and FASH 1100  

      
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1670 - Intimate Apparel & Swimwear

    Credits: 3
    Swimwear and Intimate Apparel is crafted to help each student design and construct swimwear and intimate apparel using the correct textiles, tools and construction techniques. Construction, designing and fitting for knit fabrics as they relate to swim and intimate apparel will be the focus.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1610  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1680 - Digital Pattern Making

    Credits: 3


    This course introduces the use of industry standard CAD software for Fashion Designers. Using Gerber AccuMark, the student will learn to digitize existing pattern pieces for apparel production purposes, as well as create new patterns and make numerous pattern manipulations and adjustments with AccuMark software.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  (may be taken concurrently), FASH 1100  

      
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1700 - Tailoring Techniques

    Credits: 3
    This course will provide an overview of classic tailoring techniques applied to the construction of suits and coats. Students will learn how to select fabrics for specific garments, alter patterns for proper fit, use the proper tools, and construct a tailored jacket and skirt using these traditional methods.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1850 - Fashion Show Production

    Credits: 4
    FASH 1850 is a practical course where students learn how to plan, produce, and execute an industry standard, professional runway show. This course helps synthesize skills such as negotiating, teamwork, delegating, communication skills, as well as critical and creative thinking. The class culminates with the production of a fashion show featuring original designs from FASH 2400 students.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1120 , FASH 1260 , FASH 1340 , FASH 1350 , FASH 1370 , FASH 2120  (any of the Recommended Pre-requisites may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1900 - Special Project

    Credits: 1-3
    Students will have the opportunity to specialize in areas that are not available in class format. Students, with instructor approval. and supervision will work on individual projects.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1950 - Corset Making Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn to use components and techniques for making a corset including; boning, spiral boning and placement, grommets, bias binding techniques, bias making tools and couture style hand finishing techniques.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  
    Semester: Summer
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2000 - Fashion Internship

    Credits: 3
    Fashion Internship provides students with a variety of local internships that can provide a valuable way to learn about a chosen career. Students will learn alongside industry professionals, who provide: valuable experience, employer references, and possible job opportunities following graduation. Ideally, internships are empowering experiences for SLCC Fashion Institute students in their last semester using skills obtained through the program.

    Prerequisite: Students in this class must have completed 15 credit hours of course work with an average grade of B or better, or receive departmental approval, in order to register.
    Semester: All


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  • FASH 2020 - Fashion Writing & Blogging

    Credits: 2
    This course introduces students to writing and reporting on fashion. Students will learn effective writing skills for print and online media, including creating and maintaining their own blogs. Through weekly blog posting assignments, students will develop interviewing and reporting techniques while learning to write and edit fashion news, runway reports, trend reports, and feature stories.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2030 - Advanced Sewing

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn to master the necessary construction skills, critical thinking and analysis necessary to produce professional quality garments.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  with a C grade or higher
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1320  and FASH 1660  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2040 - Business of Fashion

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn about the business structure of the fashion industry, including: contracting, manufacturing, import/export goods, wholesale/retail pricing, legal issues and copyrights, licensing, permits, intellectual property, distribution, pricing, merchandising, as well as the international economics of fashion, and global competition and resulting labor issues.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010  
    Semester: Fall


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  • FASH 2050 - Pattern Alterations and Fit

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of correct clothing fit, including properly altering a commercial pattern prior to garment construction to fit different body types and proportions. When done properly this method eliminates the need for a muslin copy and is common in costuming and production prototypes. Students will ultimately construct a good fitting pair of jeans using this method.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1100  and FASH 1505  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2120 - Styling II

    Credits: 2
    Students will study the business and marketing tools needed for freelance stylists, with an emphasis placed on the creative and organizational skills necessary to produce and style commercial and editorial photo shoots and runway shows. Students will learn the networking and promotion techniques needed to assemble creative teams of photographers, models, makeup artists and hair stylists.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1120  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1340  or ART 1050  (these courses may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2150 - Draping Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Fashion Draping is the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design. A designer drapes a garment by using a design sketch as a basis, or instead arranges the way the fabric falls to create a new design. After draping, the fabric is removed from the dress form and is used to create a garment sewing pattern.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  (may be taken concurrently) and FASH 1100  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2220 - Fashion Illustration II

    Credits: 3
    This advance fashion illustration course will focus on technique and methods of shading and rendering using color. Students will illustrate a wide range of textiles in pen, pencil and full color markers, and acquire digital illustration skills through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will fine tune their rendering of fashion figures and refine their personal drawing “style”.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1210  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2280 - Bridal Design / Evening Wear

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn the art of bridal and evening wear dress making in a methodical, step-by-step fashion that will culminate with a finished garment.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  and FASH 1660  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2300 - Design Outreach

    Credits: 3
    Students will design clothing, create patterns, and sew a fashion collection that will be sold in a local retail boutique shop.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • FASH 2310 - Visual Merchandising II

    Credits: 3
    This course explores aesthetics in merchandising for presentation of fashion. Students will apply principles of displaying and merchandising fashion products using elements of composition and creative display techniques, showcases, materials and lighting, and critique student and professional displays for retailers. Students will participate in field trips and need a camera and computer access.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1300  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010 , FASH 1240  (both may be taken concurrently)  
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2350 - Costuming

    Credits: 3
    Overview of techniques applied to the construction of costumes for the theater. Students will participate in all aspects of costume preparation, including: alterations, pattern making, fittings, construction, and accessories.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1350  and FASH 1505  and FASH 1250  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2410 - Collection Development

    Credits: 3
    This is the first in a series of two capstone courses where students will develop an individual collection for our fashion show. Students will develop and present design ideas, source materials, refine patterning skills, and perfect muslin samples. Students will demonstrate advanced level fashion design skills through the conception, development and execution of their collection.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1210 FASH 1505 FASH 2150  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2440 - Collection Production

    Credits: 3
    Designed for second year students, this is the second in a series of two capstone courses, focused on producing a collection for our fashion show. Students learn to perfect muslin samples, construct garments, and fit finished garments on models. Students will demonstrate advanced level fashion design and construction skills through the conception, development and execution of their collection.

    Prerequisite: FASH 2410  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2450 - Portfolio Development

    Credits: 3
    Focus on the process of evaluating portfolios. Students will create a portfolio that can be used for employment interviews or applications for advanced education.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2460 - Merchandising Portfolio Development

    Credits: 3
    Students will develop professional grade portfolios in both traditional and digital formats. Previous projects will be analyzed and revised for portfolio inclusion and new projects will be tailored to individual strengths and career goals. Students will define their personal brand identity and create self-promotional materials, job specific resume and cover letter, and portfolio website.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  or ART 2412   
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2500 - Fashion Entrepreneurship

    Credits: 3
    The Fashion Entrepreneurship course provides an overview of entrepreneurial opportunities in fashion retail, product design, and apparel and sewn products. Setting goals, records, promotion, and the pros and cons of self-employment are discussed. Students wanting to build a sustainable fashion enterprise will benefit from this course.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010 , FASH 1210 , and FASH 1350  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1280  and ART 2412   
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2520 - Fashion Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Fashion Marketing will introduce marketing strategies used to develop, distribute, and showcase today’s fashion. By studying these factors, students will discover how consumer taste and designers create fashion trends. Ultimately, students will create a complete a formal marketing outline & proposal, and practice pitching their marketing presentation in a professional manner.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010  
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2550 - Fashion Production & Sourcing

    Credits: 3
    Production and Sourcing is a hands-on course that will cover product development - including product conceptualization and design, sourcing, production, and introduction and delivery of new products to consumers. 

    Prerequisite:  FASH 1320 , FASH 1505  (may be taken concurrently), FASH 1660  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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Film

  
  • FLM 1023 - Introduction to Film (FA)

    Credits: 4
    Introduces students with no previous film training to historical, technical, and aesthetic developments of film within its cultural context. Film genres examined. Some materials presented are R-rated.

    Semester: All


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  • FLM 1045 - Beginning Film Production

    Credits: 6
    An intensive workshop experience in which students, crewing in their area of specialization, complete the shooting and post-production of projects up to 15 minutes in length. Required for film majors.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 1055 - Intermediate Film Production

    Credits: 6
    An intensive workshop experience in which students complete pre-production building toward a final project which they will cast, staff, and shoot, producing a 15 to 20 minute short film. Required for film majors.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1045  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 1070 - Film and Culture (FA, DV)

    Credits: 4
    Explores film as a critical social mirror. Students will view and discuss the socio-cultural and aesthetic factors that shape cinematic representations of race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability. This country’s struggle with diversity and the forces and institutions of bias will be examined, promoting an ability to listen to the under-represented voices of varied perspectives.

    Semester: All


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  • FLM 1075 - Screenwriting

    Credits: 3
    Introduces professional screenwriting techniques, with focus on properly formatting screenplays for film, including narrative style projects. The student will be required to develop a script using professional screenplay software.

    Semester: All


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  • FLM 1080 - Music in Film

    Credits: 2
    Instruction and discussion in the role of music in film. Students will examine the scores of historical and present-day films to learn different approaches to film scoring and the different roles music can play in film, and will learn about the process of creating music for film from the spotting session through the final audio mix.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1023  or concurrently, or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • FLM 1100 - Acting for Film

    Credits: 1
    Acting for the camera focuses on discovering and developing strong acting techniques common to both stage and camera, on the relationship between actors and directors, and on developing basic camera techniques.

    Semester: All


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  • FLM 1200 - Acting for the Camera II

    Credits: 1
    Hands-on study of the camera actor’s craft. Emphasis on more advanced camera acting theories, auditioning techniques, practice of various camera techniques and the study of methods used by Film/TV actors.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1100  


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  • FLM 1201 - Acting for the Camera II Lab

    Credits: 3
    This lab course allows for practice time in both solo and interactive performances for the camera.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1101  
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 1300 - Money & Creative Professionals

    Credits: 1
    Basic financial information for creative professionals or students interested in freelance work or setting up a studio. This course is useful for artists working in the areas of fine art, the many forms of design, photography, film/video, music, advertising, the performing arts and creative or technical writing.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FLM 1400 - Copyrights for Creative Professionals

    Credits: 1
    This introductory short course focuses on U.S. copyrights given to creative individuals who produce visual, musical, literary works of art or performing arts. The course also covers licensing and trademarking.


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  • FLM 1420 - Salesmanship and Promotion for Creative Professionals

    Credits: 2
    This introductory short course will introduce basic sales and self-promotional principles and techniques specifically tailored for creative artists.


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  • FLM 1440 - Building a Creative Business

    Credits: 2
    This introductory short course will introduce basic business structures and examine the process of setting up a business for creative professionals working in the areas of music, the many forms of visual design, fine art, animation, film and video, and the literary arts.


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  • FLM 1513 - Stagecraft for Theatre & Film

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to technical theatre production as utilized in theatre, film and television. Forms of staging and production techniques. Set construction, painting, lighting, and sound are introduced.

    Corequisite: THEA 1190  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FLM 1515 - Basic Audio Production

    Credits: 3
    A broad overview of sound, sound systems, recording, and live sound reinforcement providing basic training in the physics of sound and the hardware and systems used to control and record it.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 1800 - Digital Media Tools/Techniques

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to digital media fundamentals and the evolving industry. Students obtain a hands-on, in-depth experience with digital media tools, content and production techniques. Industry standard hardware and software tools are used to create and edit images, audio, video, layout, and web media to create powerful media. Copyright and professional responsibility issues and trends are covered.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 1900 - Independent Studies

    Credits: 1-2
    Students will plan their areas of study, performance and/or technical work with full-time instructor on an individual basis.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • FLM 2015 - Film Directing and Techniques

    Credits: 4
    This course teaches film directing techniques and theory. Students will explore film directing history; film terminology, language and grammar; and story structure and basic acting theory. Students will: perform script analysis; prepare a shot list; diagram and block a scene; learn and exhibit methods to shoot and cover a scene; understand how to work with actors; learn to work with departments and crew.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1045 , FLM 1055 , or instructor approval  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 2045 - Commercial Film Production

    Credits: 4
    This course presents professional instruction in digital, industrial, and commercial production techniques for Film and broadcast. Required for film majors.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1045  and FLM 1055 , both w/C grade or better  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 2065 - Motion Picture Sound

    Credits: 4
    Sound as a creative tool for enhanced story telling in film production. Use of proper equipment and techniques for acquisition of production sound; tools techniques and practices of audio post production.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1515  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 2075 - Advanced Video Editing And Postproduction

    Credits: 3
    This course teaches advanced video editing techniques and theory utilizing the industry standard editing software. Students will understand the use of color correction technique. Students will utilize keyframes, motion effects and advanced compositing techniques.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1045  and FLM 1055   
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 2200 - Introduction to Film Criticism

    Credits: 4


    Film or theatre majors explore in-depth critical aspects of film including aesthetic and technical developments that have influenced film from its inception to present day. Students will view key films. Some R-rated films presented.

    Prerequisite: THEA 1013 , FLM 1023 , or FLM 1070  

      


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  • FLM 2500 - Bootcamp: Advanced Film Production Techniques

    Credits: 4
    The Bootcamp course provides the student with an experience comparable to a large-scale professional film shoot. Students are assigned to departments, including camera, sound, production, etc. working as a team to produce a 15-20 minute film.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 2510 - Adv Video Prod - Documentary

    Credits: 4
    Provides advanced video production experiences for students who already possess significant media production skills. Students produce an audio documentary, a short documentary and work with groups (modeled after industry-standard production crews) to produce 30-minute documentary film projects.

    Prerequisite: COMM 2200  or FLM 1045  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 2513 - Design for Stage and Screen

    Credits: 3
    This class examines the process of design for theatrical and film productions.  Students will explore script analysis; conceptualization; collaboration; forms of presentation of a design (drawings, paintings, models, etc.); and preparation of design documents necessary for the physical execution of a design.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1513  or THEA 1513  
    Semester: Fall


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  • FLM 2540 - Introduction to Stage Lighting

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to theatrical lighting. Lighting instruments, color theory, theater safety, basics of script analysis for lighting design will be taught. Prior technical theatre experience is helpful but not required.

    Semester: Spring


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  • FLM 2715 - Cinematography

    Credits: 4


    This course covers advanced lighting techniques and camera technology for digital cinematography. Through lab demonstrations, studio projects and location settings, students will utilize professional motion-picture equipment to develop various compositional and technical skills. Digital camera equipment, lighting, filters, and other film technology will be explored.

    Prerequisite: FLM 1045 FLM 1055  (Can be co-req or pre-req); and ART 1310  or FLM 1513  or instructor approval

    For students seeking Certificate of Proficiency, ART 1310  or FLM 1513  are not required. AAS degree seeking students must take either ART 1310  or FLM 1513 .
    Corequisite: FLM 1055  (Can be co-req or pre-req)
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FLM 2750 - Film Prod. Techn. Internship

    Credits: 1-3
    Students participate in Film Production internships through approved employers. Students learn practical work experience as it applies to their career in the Film Production Industry.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • FLM 2800 - Film Acting for Directors

    Credits: 1
    Course demystifies the actor’s craft and develops a range of techniques through scene study, improvisations, exercises and script analysis. Techniques are invaluable to directors and writers.

    Corequisite: FLM 2801  


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Finance and Credit

  
  • FIN 1050 - Personal Finance

    Credits: 3
    Study of financial skills essential for economic success. Subjects: Financial planning, financial services, income taxes, consumer buying, insurance, retirement planning and estate planning.

    Semester: All


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  • FIN 1210 - Principles of Banking

    Credits: 2
    Evolution of American banking; deposit, credit and payment functions; loans and investment; liquidity, safety and income; bank language, documents, accounting and pricing; regulation and examination; personnel, marketing and security; trust services.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FIN 1380 - Financial Mathematics (QS)

    Credits: 3
    This course studies time value of money applications in both business and individual settings. Topics include simple and compound interest, annuities, installment loans, savings programs, and APR, APY, NPV, IRR calculations.

    Prerequisite: MATH 0980  or MATH 0990 or appropriate placement score 
    Semester: All


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  • FIN 2000 - Finance and CO-OP Education

    Credits: 1-3
    This is supervised work experience in business, industrial, or governmental environment related to the program major. Credit is awarded for completion of specific new learning objectives related to the job and program major.

    Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 GPA with 20 hours/week study-related work
    Semester: All


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  • FIN 2040 - Financial Management

    Credits: 3
    This course studies concepts essential to business success. Planning and analysis, leverage, asset management, stock valuation, and debt financing are all examined. Problem-solving with financial calculators and computer applications is taught.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 2020  
    Semester: Fall


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  • FIN 2100 - Introduction to Investments

    Credits: 3
    Process of investing; goal setting, risk-return, diversification and asset allocation. Study of available investment vehicles, functions of financial markets, investment techniques/strategies. Taxes, insurance, and estate planning.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FIN 1050  
    Semester: Fall


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  • FIN 2150 - Mutual Funds

    Credits: 3
    Mutual funds are a widely-held investment product. Topics include financial intermediaries, marketing to investors, portfolio management, technology and internationalization. Case studies are used for analysis.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FIN 1050  


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  • FIN 2200 - Personal Financial Planning

    Credits: 3
    Real-life case studies; questioning & decision making; basic principles of financial planning, cash budgets, taxes, management of assets & debts; insurance review (life, health, property & liability), major investments, vehicles, retirement & estate planning.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FIN 1050  
    Semester: Fall


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  • FIN 2210 - Principles of Business Credit

    Credits: 3
    Business and Consumer credit; credit management, developing credit information, financial systems analysis, decision making, collection practices & procedures; credit reporting agencies, credit department organization and policies, international trade credit, and government use and regulations.

    Recommended Prerequisite: ACCT 1110  or ACCT 2010  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FIN 2220 - Financial Statement Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Analyze, conclude, and make recommendations for improvement regarding a company’s profitability; risk, including both short-term liquidity and long-term solvency; efficiency; and stockholder relations using financial statement analysis techniques. Financial statement analysis techniques include horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, ratio analysis, etc.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 1120  or ACCT 2010  
    Semester: Spring


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  • FIN 2600 - Securities Trading I

    Credits: 3
    Analysis, application and practice of trading philosophy, trading planning, trading rules, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and portfolio analysis in the stock, options, currency and commodities markets.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FIN 1050  
    Semester: Spring


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  • FIN 2950 - Business Leaders Forum

    Credits: 1
    The Business Leaders Forum presents an interactive forum where students will be introduced to community business leaders and entrepreneurs. Industry leaders can include Directors, CEO, Controller, HR Managers etc. Each week new Business Leaders will share their experience and expertise in a lecture style forum. Topics studied will vary from semester to semester.

    Semester: All


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  • FIN 2990 - Special Studies in Finance

    Credits: 1-3
    Under the supervision of the instructor, students develop and follow an individualized curriculum.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval


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Fine Arts

  
  • FA 1025 - Human Relations and Collaboration in the Performing Arts (HR)

    Credits: 3
    Students study the theory and practice of human relations associated with professional production of the performing arts, commercial music and film. Skills developed include: Self-concept, interpersonal skills, teamwork and collaboration, communication, networking, conflict resolution, career development, cross-cultural & gender relations, and portfolio development.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FA 1080 - Basic Metal Sculpting (FA)

    Credits: 3
    Enable students to develop and appreciate the human imagination and understand the value of personal creativity through metal sculpting using welding techniques and design.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FA 1090 - Bridging the Arts (FA)

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to examine the interconnectedness of art, dance, music, and theater through lecture, observation, participation, attending performances, discussion, analysis, and writing.  Students will investigate the elements of each art and the common threads within the creative process to develop an informed appreciation for their own artistic values.

    Semester: All


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First Line Supervisor (SAT)

  
  • KSUP 0110 - Sales and Retailing

    Contact Hours: 40
    This course provides a coverage of sales techniques, from meeting the client to closing. The course also addresses selling in the retail environment.

    Semester: All


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  • KSUP 0120 - Supervision

    Contact Hours: 60
    Provides students with the principles of supervision. Topics covered include supervisory skills, motivation, effective communications, scheduling, employee assessment, and conflict management.

    Semester: All


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  • KSUP 0130 - Leadership

    Contact Hours: 60
    This course focuses on leadership skills for supervisors. Coverage includes leadership techniques, team leadership, motivation, and leadership of diversity. Communication and conflict skills are also presented.

    Semester: All


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French

  
  • FRN 1010 - First Semester French

    Credits: 5
    First in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.  Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in French, and cultural competence.  Lab attendance is required.

    Prerequisite: None for students with no previous experience in the language. Placement testing required for all others.
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FRN 1020 - Second Semester French (LN)

    Credits: 5
    Second in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.  Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in French, and cultural competence.  Lab attendance is required.

    Prerequisite: FRN 1010  w/C grade or better; or placement by test into FRN 1020.
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FRN 1300 - Beginning Conversation

    Credits: 1
    Course practices currently held conversation skills to increase speaking ability and vocabulary. Includes role-plays, small group work and presentations. Lab attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: FRN 1010  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FRN 1900 - Special Studies in French

    Credits: 1-2
    In this course in language and culture, students plan areas of study, Service Learning or travel and work with an instructor on an individual basis. Some work may be done in groups. Lab may be required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FRN 2010 - Third Semester French

    Credits: 4
    Third in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.  Major objective of the second year is to increase functional language ability in French, and cultural competence. Lab attendance is required.

    Prerequisite: FRN 1020  w/C grade or better; or placement by test into FRN 2010
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FRN 2020 - Fourth Semester French

    Credits: 4
    Fourth in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.  Major objective of the second year is to increase functional language ability in French, and cultural competence.  Lab attendance is required.

    Prerequisite: FRN 2010  w/C grade or better; or placement by test into FRN 2020
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FRN 2300 - Conversation

    Credits: 1
    Course practices currently held conversation skills to increase speaking ability and vocabulary. Includes role-plays, small group activities and presentations. Lab attendance required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: FRN 1020  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FRN 2700 - Introduction to Literature

    Credits: 3
    Second year courses focus on improvement of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture skills. Major objective is to increase functional language ability through holistic approach to literature. Lab attendance required.

    Prerequisite: FRN 2010  or FRN 2020  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FRN 2710 - Introduction to French Film

    Credits: 3
    Course will aid students in their study of language and culture. Films will be viewed with subtitles and written work and discussions will be in French. Lab attendance required.

    Prerequisite: FRN 1020  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FRN 2900 - Special Topics in French

    Credits: 1-3
    This is a course designed by faculty which allows students to explore specific interests in French language and culture. Lab attendance is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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Genealogy (CE)

  
  • CEGN 0001 - Gen Computer & Internet Tools

    Contact Hours: 0
    Introduction to genealogy computer programs and basic genealogy skills used to conduct research and document records with appropriate citations. Students will learn how to use internet tools for genealogy research. May take Department Challenge Exam in place of course.


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  • CEGN 0010 - Intro to Genealogical Research

    Contact Hours: 0
    Students explore record groups and repositories which contain 10 U.S. sources known to provide evidence linking families from students’ lifetime to 1850 and solve research problems by evaluating evidence.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0001  w/C grade or better or CEGN 0001  Department Challenge Exam.


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  • CEGN 0011 - U.S. Record Groups

    Contact Hours: 0
    Course will provide an in-depth study of sources, records, and methodologies not covered in CEGN 0010  essential to documenting and verifying family history and genealogies within the U.S. and focusing on a time period prior to 1850.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0010  with a/C grade or better or CEGN 0010  Department Challenge Exam.


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  • CEGN 0012 - International Record Groups

    Contact Hours: 0
    Students examine and use major international record groups in genealogical research. Paleography, record recognition and usage, research strategies, and usage of the international collections at various repositories will be covered.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0010  w/C grade or better or CEGN Department Challenge Exam.


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  • CEGN 0016 - Tracing Immigrant Origins

    Contact Hours: 0
    Introduction to methodologies and practices to extend family genealogies beyond the U.S. to other countries by finding evidence in unique U.S. records to link localities to International locations.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0011  or CEGN 0012  w/C grade or better.


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  • CEGN 0090 - Writing Life Stories

    Contact Hours: 45
    This course is designed to enable students to develop competence in writing life stories by analyzing, organizing, and developing ideas; to locate and use library and online resources for supporting ideas; and to adapt one’s writing to various audiences. Instruction and practice in nonfiction writing styles and mechanics, documentation, and critical reading are the focus in this course.

    Semester: All


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  • CEGN 0110 - Genealogy Writing & Publishing

    Contact Hours: 0
    Introduction to standards in genealogical wiring, reporting, documentation and presentation of genealogical data. Students will also learn how to publish a family history in various medias.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0016  w/C grade or better.


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  • CEGN 0111 - Genealogy and Family History Writing

    Contact Hours: 0
    This course introduces students to various forms of genealogical and family history writing, such as a compiled genealogy, four-generation report, research report, record resource guide, and family history narrative. It also introduces students to analytical reading, the writing process, analysis and evaluation of genealogical research and sources, and documentation styles.


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  • CEGN 0150 - Preparing for US Credentials

    Contact Hours: 0
    Students finalize an ICAPGen credentialing application, a 4-generation report (with record citations linked to original images and research planners, and an analysis of evidence), plus assemble a research portfolio, and take a practice exam.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0110  w/C grade or better.


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  • CEGN 0151 - Preparing for Intl Credentials

    Contact Hours: 0
    Students finalize international credentialing application, a 4-generation report (with record citations linked to original images and research planners, and an analysis of evidence), plus assemble a research portfolio, and take a practice exam.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CEGN 0110  w/C grade or better.


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