Jun 29, 2024  
2022-2023 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 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 ).

 

Theatre

  
  • THEA 2203 - Costume Construction

    Credits: 3
    Students will obtain foundational skills of costume construction including sewing, dying, fabric alterations, and embellishments.  Students will work with a costume designer and production team to complete a complete costume plot for a fully realized SLCC theatre production.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1500  and/or Instructor Approval of basic sewing skills
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • THEA 2350 - Costume Design

    Credits: 3
    Obtain a foundation of costume design skills while creating a cohesive theatre production design through renderings, alterations, and adaptations. Students will design and implement a costume plot that focuses on storytelling, mood, function, and historical accuracy. Class requires collaborations with the Producer, Director and Production Team for the current semester’s Black Box Theater shows.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1500  and/or Instructor Approval of basic sewing skills
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • THEA 2413 - Voice-Over Acting

    Credits: 3
    A practical application course that examines the expressive possibilities of the human voice. Students will explore range, pitch, tempo, color, rhythm, and other qualities related to voice acting and broadcasting for use in stage, film and other media.

    Semester: Spring


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  • THEA 2443 - Musical Theatre Performance

    Credits: 3
    This course explores artistic elements of musical theatre through performance of its form and style.

    Prerequisite: THEA 1033  or instructor approval
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • THEA 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  and THEA 1513  
    Semester: Fall


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  • THEA 2520 - Creative Dramatics

    Credits: 2
    Intro to theories, concepts and methodology of creative drama as an aid to teaching all subjects. Students develop lesson plans and carry them out in a laboratory experience with children. Course may be taught with a Community-Engaged Learning component.


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  • THEA 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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  • THEA 2560 - Theatre Scenic Painting

    Credits: 3
    Students will study and learn the basic techniques and tools essential to successful scene painting for the theatre. Special emphasis will be placed on breaking down techniques and finishes into a simple step-by-step process. The final goal of this class will be the preparation of a scenic painting portfolio which can be used to present work to future employers.

    Semester: Fall


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  • THEA 2900 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-3
    This is a course designed by faculty which allows students to explore specific areas of interest in theatre in a classroom setting.

    Semester: All


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  • THEA 2990 - Performing Arts Connections

    Credits: 2
    This is a collaboration of dance, music, theatre and/or art students to create individual works to be performed in the Performing Arts Showcase.

    Prerequisite: Departmental approval
    Semester: All


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Tongan

  
  • TNG 1900 - Special Studies in Tongan

    Credits: 1-2
    Students plan areas of study, Community-Engaged Learning or travel and work with the instructor on an individual basis. Topics may be in language or culture. Lab may be required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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Travel Planner (CE)

  
  • TRVL 1010 - Intro to Hospitality & Travel

    Credits: 2
    This course investigates the travel and hospitality industry, addressing theories, planning, and environmental issues. Students will gain a general knowledge of how and why public and private tourism businesses exist.


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  • TRVL 1020 - Travel Destinations

    Credits: 2
    This course overviews the relevancy of geography to tourism and hospitality. Exploration of destinations around the world will expose their individuality and fascination.


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  • TRVL 1030 - Travel Reservations

    Credits: 2
    Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to research, plan and book air travel. Terminology, policies and procedures of airline travel and airline reservations will be discussed.


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  • TRVL 1040 - Automated Air Reservations

    Credits: 2
    Students will practice booking, maintaining, changing and canceling air reservations using RTS, hands-on Computer Reservation System, simulation of Sabre, in conjunction with the online tutorial.


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  • TRVL 1050 - Travel Sales and Trends

    Credits: 2
    Students will study sales techniques including telephone business manners, listening skills and tools for targeting the traveler. Web trends in the industry will also be discussed.


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  • TRVL 1060 - Air Fares U.S. Domestic

    Credits: 2
    This course presents the basics of air fares including terms, codes, fare construction principles and fare application rules necessary to find, interpret and apply the lowest applicable fares for clients.


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  • TRVL 1070 - ARC Documents

    Credits: 1
    This is an introductory course to ticketing. Various ticketing types, forms, policies/procedures per Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC), forms of payment, refunds and exchanges will be discussed.

    Recommended Corequisite: TRVL 1040  


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  • TRVL 1080 - Automated Air Fares & Tickets

    Credits: 2
    This course will introduce students to finding the lowest fares for clients utilizing the RTS hands-on Computer Reservation System, simulation of Sabre, in conjunction with the online tutorial.

    Recommended Corequisite: TRVL 1040  


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  • TRVL 1090 - Ground Transportation

    Credits: 2
    This course will introduce students to the basics of car rental policies/procedures, codes, pricing/distribution, and rail travel including Amtrak, VIA Rail, BritRail/Eurail and train accommodations, services and fare structure.


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  • TRVL 2010 - Hotels and Lodging

    Credits: 1
    This course will cover the fundamentals of the hotel product, rate structure, property and room classifications, codes, published/automated resources and non-automated reservation procedures and the variables that affect prices.


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  • TRVL 2015 - Automated Travel Accommodations

    Credits: 1
    Students will practice selecting, booking, maintaining, changing and canceling car rental and hotel room reservations using the RTS hands-on Computer Reservation System (CRS), simulation of Sabre in conjunction w/ the online tutorial.

    Prerequisite: TRVL 1040  and TRVL 1080  


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  • TRVL 2020 - The Cruise Market

    Credits: 2
    This course overviews the basics of cruises including classifications, destinations, types of cruises, and nonautomated reservation procedures. Students will gain knowledge of how to book the right cruise for any client.


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  • TRVL 2030 - Selling Vacation Pkgs & Tours

    Credits: 2
    This course overviews the basics of tour including; components of tours, tour destinations, types of vacation packages, print and electronic resources, non-automated tour booking procedures and function of tour operator/wholesaler.


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  • TRVL 2040 - Fares & Tickets International

    Credits: 1
    This course introduces students to international air travelers including two basic international faring systems, mileage/routing and currency procedures, international fare basis codes, base fares, taxes and surcharges.


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Vietnamese

  
  • VIET 1010 - First Semester Vietnamese

    Credits: 5
    Vietnamese is the fifth most-spoken language in the US and has been identified by the U.S. government as a critical language for national security. This is the first in a series of courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in Vietnamese, and cultural competence. 

    Prerequisite: None, for students with no previous experience in the language.
    Semester: Fall


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  • VIET 1020 - Second Semester Vietnamese (LN)

    Credits: 5
    Vietnamese is the fifth most-spoken language in the US and has been identified by the U.S. government as a critical language for national security. This is the second in a series of courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in Vietnamese, and cultural competence.  

    Prerequisite: Completion of VIET 1010  with a grade of C or better, or equivalent competency as demonstrated through placement.
    Semester: Spring


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Visual Art & Design

  
  • ART 1010 - Exploring Art (FA)

    Credits: 3
    This is an introduction to the purpose, media and techniques of the visual arts. It provides a perspective into its development in past and current cultures. Included is a study of principles, elements of art. There is some hands-on producing of art and students tour an art museum. This is not a study of all art created since the beginning of time. The goal is to facilitate intelligent discussion.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1020 - Intro to Drawing (non-majors) (FA)

    Credits: 3
    An introductory drawing course for non-majors. Line, shape, perspective and light logic will be discussed. Using these techniques, students will develop their drawing skills. Some reading and writing will be required.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1040 - Jewelry: Culture & Creation (FA)

    Credits: 3
    Jewelry has been a factor in the culture of many civilizations. This course teaches art and construction techniques. Students will design and create several unique jewelry pieces during the class using various techniques.

    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1050 - Intro to Photography (FA)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the important contribution of photography and photographers in the field of art. Students will learn basic operations of a digital or film SLR camera (which is required for course), perform shooting assignments, learn visual rules of composition, and conduct research. For non-art/photography majors.

    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1060 - History and Art of Lettering (Calligraphy) (FA)

    Credits: 3
    This hands-on course focuses on the study and evolution of letterforms from ancient civilizations. Students practice several calligraphic styles and use them to create finished art pieces to express their ideas, opinions and feelings. Esthetic composition and page layout will be stressed. Through reading, writing and discussions, the art of lettering and its impact on society will be explored.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 1070 - Creative Printmaking (FA)

    Credits: 3
    This hands-on course focuses on printmaking as a means of communication and expression. An etching press will be used to print photopolymer Solarplates, monotypes and relief plates. The power of the printed image to influence social and cultural change will be explored. Using principles and elements of design, students will produce prints that creatively express their opinions, views and emotions.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1080 - Photoshop & Digital Media (FA)

    Credits: 4
    This course offers non-art majors an opportunity to become intermediate users of the world’s leading professional CG application and gain a familiarity of skills required to develop and produce digital media at a professional level within the life-long learning expectations of a General Education environment. The course focus will be on using Adobe Photoshop as a tool to produce CG imagery for web design, video production, photo illustration, digital publishing and animation. Adobe Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign HTML, and Autodesk Maya will be introduced as required.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1110 - Foundation I Drawing

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to principles of visual awareness and drawing. Use of line to describe 3D reality on a 2D surface. Linear perspective will be a primary emphasis. Course will include a study of light logic.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1120 - Design

    Credits: 3
    Students will be introduced to the basic principles (balance, rhythm, emphasis, unity) and elements (line, shape, texture, space, size, value, color) of design. All Visual Art and Design majors are required to take this class.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1130 - 3D Design

    Credits: 3
    This course will introduce basic three-dimensional processes and materials as well as develop the students’ ability to analyze form and space relationships. Problem solving, critical thinking, planning, and execution of creative projects involving space, volume, mass, plane, and line will be emphasized.

    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 1135 - Printing Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    This is a hands-on class in which students will produce actual printed items. Printing history, printing processes, terminology, art preparation, photo reproduction, prepress, bindery, paper, inks and related items will be covered.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 1120  and ART 1200  
    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1150 - Art Foundation Seminar (HR)

    Credits: 2
    Theory and practice of human relations in artwork environments. Self-concept, interpersonal skills, teamwork, communication, networking, conflict resolution, career development, cross-cultural and gender relations, portfolio development.

    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ART 1200 - InDesign Software

    Credits: 3
    Students learn the skills, tools and procedures needed to create electronic page layout files for output using leading industry software.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 1120  and ART 1135  
    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1210 - Math for Visual Arts (QS)

    Credits: 3
    This course covers basic math functions required of visual artists including fractions, measurements, decimals, and percentages. Concepts specific to work with computers and scanners are addressed as well as basic cost estimating as it relates to the graphics industry.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1230 - Typography & Layout

    Credits: 3
    This class introduces students to typography, the art of using and understanding letters, as part of graphic design. Students will explore the characteristics and design potential of typography through rendering forms, studying the history/background of letters and their evolution to usage in printed materials today, recognizing specific typefaces, and learning the principles of typographic use.

    Prerequisite: ART 1120 and ART 1200 with concurrency. Completion of prerequisites prior to ART 1230 is preferred.
    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ART 1240 - Screen Printing

    Credits: 3
    Students learn tools, skills, and procedures needed to produce items of commercial print quality. Students will acquire knowledge of the screen printing processes, methods, and history through the use of lecture topics and activities relating to digital images, image types, color modes, screen preparation, screen printing production, paper ink selection, and general screen printing terminology.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 2412  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1250 - Airbrush

    Credits: 3
    This curriculum will include basic use and skill with airbrush; application to a variety of rendering problems including simple dimensional forms and objects and multi-color masking.

    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 1260 - Figure Drawing

    Credits: 3
    A study of figure drawing techniques and concepts. Students work directly from the model. Knowledge gained in anatomy, gesture, and structure.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110  
    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1280 - Photoshop Software

    Credits: 3
    Students learn foundation through intermediate photo manipulation, processing, and formatting skills necessary for print and non-print media using industry standard software to prepare photo documents.

    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1310 - Photography 1

    Credits: 3
    This course includes the discussion and operation of film and digital SLR cameras, along with film and digital lab techniques. Fully adjustable digital or film SLR camera and other photo equipment required.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 1320  
    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1320 - Photographic Vision

    Credits: 3
    Photographic expression and visual composition are explored through image capture and printing assignments. Emphasis placed on creative exploration, personal expression, and visual arrangement of content.

    Prerequisite: ART 1310  or ART 1050  w/C grade or better (either may be taken concurrently) 
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1340 - Photographic Light 1

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to various lighting and camera equipment used for photographic applications. Apply foundation lighting concepts utilizing; digital cameras, studio lighting equipment, lighting modulators, and computer equipment required to create imagery.

    Prerequisite: ART 1380  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1375 - Photographing Diversity (FA, DV)

    Credits: 3
    Students will study and photographically document social issues relating to non-dominant cultures, minorities, societies, biases, and privileges, using photography to better understand and relate to diversity. Contributions made by photographers/artists relating to historical and contemporary diversity issues will be studied. Working knowledge of, and access to, a film or digital SLR camera required.

    Semester: Fall, Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1380 - Photography 2

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of Photography 1, with emphasis on producing high quality images through advanced camera controls and the applied aesthetics of photography. Cultivate vital color and grayscale theory, conceptual ideas, creative expression, and refinement of the photographic craft. A digital or film SLR camera is required.

    Prerequisite: ART 1310  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1530 - Beginning Painting-Watercolor

    Credits: 3
    This course will focus on the introduction and exploration of watercolor techniques. Composition and design will be discussed. The subject matter will include still life and occasional outdoor studies.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1540 - Beginning Painting-Oil

    Credits: 3
    This course will focus on the introduction and exploration of oil painting techniques. Composition and design will be discussed. The subject matter will include still life and occasional outdoor studies.

    Semester: All


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  • ART 1560 - Head Studies-Portrait Painting

    Credits: 3
    Intermediate oil painting course focusing on painting portraits, observe and interpret planes and anatomy of the human head. Shape, value, light, and color will be the main emphasis. Composition and paint application will be addressed.

    Semester: Spring & Summer
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1580 - Landscape Painting

    Credits: 2
    Understand and apply the basics of painting landscapes. Explore materials, techniques, color theory, and expression. Most class sessions will be held at locations around Salt Lake. Learn skills such as drawing, color, value, edges, and brushwork.

    Semester: Spring & Summer


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  • ART 1620 - Intro to Animation

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the production process, skill sets, foundational principles, and techniques of animation. An intense course with heavy emphasis on drawing.

    Semester: Fall & Summer
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1630 - Computer Graphics Essentials

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to basic techniques and theories used in creating images with a computer. Exploring the fundamentals of scripting, modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, and compositing while applying principles of storytelling and design.

    Recommended Corequisite: ART 1280  
    Semester: All


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  • ART 1660 - Storyboarding

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to visual storytelling, as applied to conceptualizing storyboards and animatics for various time based mediums.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1620  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 1670 - Character Animation Basics

    Credits: 3
    Expanding on principles of animation, body mechanics, and acting to create animated performances for both traditional and 3D application.

    Prerequisite: ART 1620  (for 2D) or ART 2640  (for 3D) and instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 1680 - Game Development

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to influential movements, principles, analysis, mechanics and theories of game play and development. Applied through a collaborative production workflow creating design documentation, and prototyping of physical and software based games.

    Prerequisite:  ART 1630  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1280 
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 1690 - Foundation Level Software Testing for Game Developers

    Credits: 1
    This course covers the basics of software testing; and while geared toward game development, is valid for all forms of software testing. Students will be introduced to forms, strategies and tools of effective software testing.

    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 1810 - Intermed. Photoshop/Multimedia

    Credits: 2
    Class required for Multimedia emphasis students. A continuation of Photoshop skills learned in ART 1800. Photoshop will be used to create maps for use in 3D animation, and graphics for web design and digital video production.

    Prerequisite: ART 1800/COMM 1800/EBT 1800/ENGL 1800/FLM 1800
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1850 - Portfolio/Career Preparation

    Credits: 2
    An introductory course focused on portfolio and freelance career preparation for all creative artists.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 1900 - Special Project

    Credits: 1-4
    This course is an Independent Study course. Any of the VAD courses can be used as curriculum. This is to be done on an individual need basis. With approval of the instructor.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2000 - Visual Art CO-OP Education

    Credits: 1-5
    This is a supervised work experience in a business, industrial, or government environment related to the program major. Credit is awarded for successful completion of specific objectives that provide new learning related to the major.

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, minimum of 2.0 GPA, study-related employment working at least 20 hours per week, and instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2010 - History of Graphic Design

    Credits: 3
    Students will survey the history of graphic design: illustration, prehistoric proto-alphabets, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, the invention of movable type, and the impact of industrial revolution on printing. The impact of technology over the centuries will also be examined, including digital typographic processes in a globalized world.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2020 - Photoshop Advanced Compositing

    Credits: 2
    An advanced computer graphics class using Photoshop to create, manipulate and enhance digital photos and illustrations, along with preparing images for production. Students will learn how to acquire images using scanners & digital cameras. Design considerations and technical production issues for images used in offset printing, multimedia, mobile device and internet applications will be treated.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1280  
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2040 - Intermediate Jewelry

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of the techniques taught in ART 1040 . Students will learn advanced jewelry fabrication and create several unique jewelry pieces.

    Prerequisite: ART 1040  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2050 - Visual Dev & Character Design

    Credits: 2
    Design and stylization of human and animal characters, environments, and props for visual storytelling applied to concept art, comic books, and cartoon illustration.

    Prerequisite: ART 1120  and  ART 1260  
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2060 - Illustration Portfolio Development

    Credits: 2


    A capstone course for second year Illustration major students. This course is focused on portfolio and freelance career preparation for Illustration majors. It will also serve those students wishing to launch a career in Fine Arts, as well as those planning to transfer to a four-year institution.

    Students will develop a portfolio, rework existing pieces, create a resume, and self-promotional strategies. Business practices will also be introduced. Students will tour design studios and visit working illustrators.

    Prerequisite: ART 2270  
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2070 - Graphic Design Portfolio Development

    Credits: 3
    A capstone course for second year Graphic Design major students. Students will develop professional-level digital and traditional portfolio presentations, self promotional materials, resume, cover letter and basic business forms needed as a freelance designer. Students will learn basic design business practices needed as an independent contractor. In conjunction with organizing portfolios, reworking existing pieces and creating new portfolio material, students will tour design studios and advertising agencies to increase their awareness of the work possibilities within the design and visual communication industry.

    Prerequisite: ART 2230  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2080 - VAD Internship

    Credits: 1-3
    Students may elect to participate in visual arts internships through approved employers. Students learn practical work experience as it applies to their career in the visual arts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval and second-year status
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2110 - Foundation II

    Credits: 3
    Value and light logic are explored using paint medium. Course includes fundamentals of color theory. Included: color mixing, painting techniques and materials. Composition, creative use of value, and image building are covered.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2120 - eDesign & Publishing

    Credits: 3
    Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and other graphic arts software applications are used for publishing to electronic devices such as the Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle, and web sites. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of electronic documents including Interactive PDFs, ePUBs, and iBooks.

    Prerequisite: ART 1120 , ART 1200 , ART 1230 
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1280 , ART 2412 , ART 2440 
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 2140 - Adv Photoshop Software/Design

    Credits: 2
    This course is for all Visual Art & Design majors wishing to perfect advanced features and skills specific to graphic design application. Students will create and rework portfolio pieces.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2210 - Illustration I

    Credits: 3


    Various black and white and color media will be introduced to develop editorial and advertising illustration techniques with emphasis on composition, drawing, creativity, exploration of techniques.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110 , ART 2110  (can be taken concurrently), or instructor approval

      
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2220 - Advanced Design

    Credits: 3
    This course builds upon previous Design, Typography and Layout classes as well as introduces students to corporate identity and collateral design problems. Students will produce portfolio and art show quality work.

    Prerequisite: ART 1135  & ART 1230  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 2230  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2230 - Advanced Typography & Layout

    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of ART 1230. Students will explore the design aspects and possibilities inherent in typography as well as more complex layout problems. Students will produce portfolio and art show quality work.

    Prerequisite: ART 1120  and ART 1200  and ART 1230  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 2230 before ART 2220 (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2240 - Package Design

    Credits: 3
    This course will cover design considerations for basic packaging. Packaging fundamentals & basic materials & processes will be introduced. Projects may include hang-tags, bags, boxes, cylinders or point-of-purchase displays.

    Prerequisite: ART 1135  and ART 2230  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2260 - Advanced Figure Drawing

    Credits: 2
    This is a continuation of ART 1260 . Advanced techniques and principles in figure drawing. Primary emphasis on light logic, gesture and head studies.

    Prerequisite: ART 1260 
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2270 - Illustration II

    Credits: 3
    In-depth development of editorial/advertising illustration will be covered as well as skills using various black and white and color media. Students will produce original art with both traditional and digital media

    Prerequisite: ART 2210   or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 2280 - Advertising Workshop

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to product/service promotion and advertising. Students will gain a basic understanding of the components of an advertising agency; strategies, media choices, budgets, production analysis, proposals and presentations. Professional ethics will be addressed.

    Prerequisite: ART 2230  
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2290 - Advanced Illustration

    Credits: 2
    Creation of an Illustration Portfolio, with finished examples that show pictorial evidence of skill and personal style in chosen medium from the broad spectrum of media reviewed.

    Prerequisite: ART 2270  or instructor approval
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2300 - Alternative Photography

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of a variety of non-traditional photographic processes and techniques. Emphasis is placed on applying these techniques to individual artistic photographic expression and creating a fine-art portfolio.

    Prerequisite: ART 1310  
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2310 - Photographic Light 2

    Credits: 3
    Apply photo studio environment and equipment to create images of still-life, product, portrait, and location. Emphasis on light theory and concepts by application of light within a variety of visual circumstances to enhance the visual narrative.

    Prerequisite: ART 1340  
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2320 - Documentary Black & White Analog Photography

    Credits: 3
    Explore the art of documentary photography and visual storytelling techniques through the work of influential photographers combined with a variety of approaches using unique analog cameras, black and white films, and creative darkroom techniques.  Emphasis is placed on meaningful visual stories through the emotional impact of photographic images.

    Prerequisite: ART 1320  w/C grade or better
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2330 - Photography: A Cultural History (HU)

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the art, cultural impact, social connections, and invention of photography. Historic photographers, events, trends, applications, and techniques are explored. Contemporary connections are examined.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2340 - Photoshop for Photographers

    Credits: 3
    Utilize Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw processing to produce images specific to photography. Emphasis on digital workflow, color gamut, ICC profiles, image scans, file types, shortcuts, digital printing and output.

    Prerequisite: ART 1380  (may be taken concurrently) and ART 1280  
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2350 - Photographing People/Portrait.

    Credits: 3
    Techniques to photograph informal, formal, and environmental portraits. Produce aesthetic portraits in the studio or location utilizing electronic flash. Refine posing, composition and conceptual aspects for dramatic portraits of people.

    Prerequisite: ART 2310  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2360 - Nature Photography

    Credits: 3
    Explores the principles, philosophies, history, technical aspects and business practices of nature photography. Includes both in-class and on-location image capture assignments.

    Prerequisite: ART 1380  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2370 - Photography Business Practices

    Credits: 3
    Study, research, and implement basic photography business skills. Students learn about photographic careers, self-promotion, image usage/licensing, copyrights, estimating, billing, and examine self-direction related to photography.

    Prerequisite: ART 2310  w/C grade or better or instructor permission
    Recommended Corequisite: ART 2375  and ART 2380  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2375 - Photo Portfolio Development

    Credits: 2
    A capstone course for Photography major students. Students produce a professional quality portfolio designed to assist in obtaining employment in one of the many photography related career paths. Instruction will be given to guide students in their image selection and sequencing; the style, design and size of the portfolio; personal direction and brand identity; and photographic style.

    Prerequisite: ART 2310  
    Recommended Corequisite: ART 2370  and ART 2380  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2380 - Advanced Studies in Photography

    Credits: 3
    Explores the intense investigation and experimentation required to define a photographic project. Emphasis includes refinement of all photographic aspects combined with creative expression of individual ideas. Incorporates advanced lighting applications utilizing photographic equipment for creative studio and location technique as media industry preparation.

    Prerequisite: ART 2310  
    Recommended Corequisite: ART 2370  and ART 2375  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2400 - Web Project Management

    Credits: 3
    Students will develop the skills necessary to manage web site development and design projects from conception to delivery. Students create project specifications based upon a clients input and then write a project proposal, develop a project plan using the industry-leading project management software, manage a project, react to unexpected issues, and deliver a final product.

    Prerequisite: ART 2440  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2412 - Illustrator Software

    Credits: 3
    Students will create original designs, layouts, and illustrations using Adobe Illustrator vector software. Production issues for print and web media presented. Design, illustration, and multimedia students are required to take ART 2412.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2420 - Advanced Illustrator Software

    Credits: 2
    For Visual Art and Design students (2nd yr. status best) or working artists who wish to create/rework portfolio pieces. Advanced use of Adobe Illustrator, and interface with the following: Photoshop, In-Design, Flash. Six original projects required.

    Prerequisite: ART 2412  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2440 - Web Site Design

    Credits: 3
    Students learn the knowledge and skills needed to build and manage professional web sites that adhere to industry standards. Students design & create interactive web sites, graphs, animation, and advanced styling using HTML, CSS, & JavaScript.

    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2470 - Digital Video Production

    Credits: 2
    The course is an introduction to the technical issues of digital video production. Including the capturing and editing of digital video and audio for animation, web, mobile, and digital media applications.

    Prerequisite: ART 1800/COMM 1800/EBT 1800/ENGL 1800/FLM 1800, ART 1280 , ART 2340 , or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2480 - Digital Painting

    Credits: 2


    Expanding on traditional painting techniques using digital painting programs that mimic the use of traditional media. Projects focus on design and application for illustrations, special effects, 3D textures, and concept designs.

    Prerequisite: ART 1800/COMM 1800/EBT 1800/ENGL 1800/FLM 1800 or ART 1280 ; and ART 2110 

     
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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