Apr 18, 2024

2021-2022 SLCC General Catalog

2021-2022 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

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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).

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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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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: All Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 1230 - Typography & Layout Credits: 3 This course combines the study of typography with the fundamentals of layout. Students will study the history of letters and will learn to identify various typefaces. They will solve layout problems using design principles and type. Prerequisite: ART 1120 and ART 1200 (either can be taken concurrently) Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 1375 - Photographing Diversity (FA, DV) Credits: 3 Using photography to better understand and relate to diversity. Students will study and photographically document social issues relating to non-dominant cultures, minorities, societies, biases and privileges. Study contributions made by photographers/artists relating to historic and contemporary diversity issues. Operating knowledge of, and access to, a film or digital SLR camera required. Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 1850 - Portfolio/Career Preparation Credits: 2 An introductory course focused on portfolio and freelance career preparation for all creative artists. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2200 - Advanced InDesign Software Credits: 2 Students will develop advanced skills to create electronic files ready for printing. They will also use their skills to produce quality portfolio pieces. Prerequisite: ART 1200 Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1120 , ART 1230 , ART 1280 , ART 2412 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2320 - Documentary Photography Credits: 3 The study of photographic documentary and narrative techniques related to applications for visual communication. Emphasis placed on the emotional impact of photographic images. Editorial and photojournalism techniques are also explored. Professional ethics will be addressed. Prerequisite: ART 1380 w/C grade or better Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2490 - Animation/Multimedia/Web Design Portfolio Development Credits: 2 A capstone course for second year Animation/Multimedia and Web Design students. Students will develop professional-level digital and traditional portfolio presentations, self-promotional materials, resume, cover letter and basic business communications. Business practices freelance developers will be addressed. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Recommended Prerequisite: Should be taken in/approaching final semester. Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2510 - Mobile Publishing Seminar Credits: 3 Students will refine electronic, mobile, and web publishing techniques to create cutting edge publications and visual based applications for mobile devices and outlets such as the Apple App Store. This capstone course will review the latest trends in social media giving students exposure to many of the most popular trends in graphic arts, mobile publishing, and social media. Prerequisite: ART 1200 , ART 2120 , and ART 2440 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2520 - Advanced Drawing Credits: 2 Build on knowledge of proportion, line, value and shape. Expressive and imaginative interpretation are encouraged. Textural explorations, symbolic content in drawings and rapid drawing exercises are areas of skills developed. Prerequisite: ART 1110 or instructor approval Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2530 - Advanced Painting - Watercolor Credits: 3 A continuation of ART 1530 . Further development of various watercolor techniques and composition. Students are encouraged to develop their own unique talent. Maturation and experimentation of aesthetic philosophy are expected. Prerequisite: ART 1530 or portfolio review by instructor Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2540 - Advanced Painting - Oil Credits: 3 A continuation of beginning oil. Further development of oil painting techniques. Composition and color are emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 1540 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2550 - User Interface Design (UI Design) Credits: 3 Execute design process in relation to user design and user experience (UI & UX) . Control Information hierarchy, design user behaviors, prototype user interfaces with interactions, and execute responsive web design strategies. Prerequisite: ART 2440 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2560 - Figure Painting Credits: 3 Painting the draped and undraped figure in oil or acrylic. Emphasis on light logic, color theory. Painting the human head will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 1260 and ART 2110 Semester: Spring & Summer Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2570 - e-Commerce Design Credits: 3 Covers the strategy and methodology in creating and implementing e-Commerce Websites. Topics include demographics of the Internet, opportunity and risk assessment, competitive analysis, current technologies, and e-Commerce systems & trends. Prerequisite: ART 2440 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2580 - Interactive Design & Animation Credits: 3 Use interactive design software to create interactive experiences and animations. Learn the basics of scripting to control animations, transitions, and interactions triggered from various forms of user input and interactive devices. Prerequisite: ART 1280 or ART 1630 or ART 2440 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2590 - Dynamic Web Design Credits: 3 In this capstone web design course students will learn the essentials of designing websites that have dynamically changing content. Basic knowledge and structure of database driven websites with user generated content using PHP and MySQL will be discussed. Foundations in validating and processing form data along with designing themes for open source content management systems are taught. Prerequisite: ART 2440 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2610 - Multimedia Authoring Credits: 2 This is a continuation of ART 2440. Flash and Dreamweaver software will be introduced and used to design and prepare Web pages. Prerequisite: ART 2440 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2620 - Motion Graphics Credits: 2 The integration of type and image in motion using design and animation principles in the creation of graphics for time based visualizations. Prerequisite: ART 1280 Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1230 and ART 1620 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2630 - 3D Modeling & Sculpting Credits: 3 Application of modeling, texturing, rendering, lighting and compositing principles using 3D software with emphasis on applying traditional art principles. Prerequisite: ART 1280 and ART 1630 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2640 - 3D Animation & Rigging Credits: 3 Application of the various methods for creating animation using 3D software, Including keyframing, simulations, and character set up with emphasis on applying traditional animation principles. Prerequisite: ART 1620 and ART 1630 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2650 - 3D Character Design & Rigging Credits: 3 Methodology and strategies for digitally sculpting character models, and creating readily revisable and animator friendly rigs for maximum flexibility in a CG visualization. Prerequisite: ART 2640 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2655 - 3D Character Design & Rigging Credits: 3 Methodology and strategies for digitally sculpting character models, and creating readily revisable and animator friendly rigs for maximum flexibility in a CG visualization. Prerequisite: ART 2640 Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2660 - 3D Lighting & Compositing Credits: 3 Exploring methods to create textures/shaders and effects, as well as techniques and practices for lighting, multi-pass rendering, and compositing for use in CG and VFX visualizations. Prerequisite: ART 1280 and ART 1630 and ART 2630 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2665 - 3D Lighting & Rendering Credits: 3 Exploring procedural and painting methods to create art-directable surface textures/shaders utilizing different rendering engines & software, also techniques and practices for lighting, multi-pass rendering, and compositing for use in CG visualizations. Prerequisite: ART 2630 Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2670 - Animation Production Workshop Credits: 4 Student driven portfolio development based on animation/design projects that emphasize working in a production pipeline. Prerequisite: ART 1660 and 50 completed credit hours toward an Animation Emphasis Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2680 - Game Assets & Production Credits: 3 Applying principles and process from Game Development in a collaborative production by creating assets and implementing them in an engine to produce a prototype game. Prerequisite: ART 1680 , and ART 2630 or ART 2640 Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2900 - Visual Art & Design Seminar Credits: 1-3 Students may elect to participate in visual arts seminars and workshops, which may include travel. There may be additional costs. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2910 - Photo Fieldtrip Workshop Credits: 3 Multiple-day, off-campus fieldtrip relating to photographic studies. Students tour world-class galleries/museums, attend private displays of historic and contemporary art, perform photographic work, keep a reflective journal. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2940 - Special Topics Graphic Design Credits: 1-6 This course allows design majors to learn special skills, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special graphic design topics in a classroom setting. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2950 - Special Topics in Illustration Credits: 1-6 This course allows Illustration majors to learn special skills or techniques, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special illustration topics in a classroom setting. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2960 - Special Topics in Animation Credits: 1-6 This course allows animation majors to learn special skills, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special animation topics in a classroom setting. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2970 - Special Topics in Photography Credits: 1-6 VAD Photo majors to learn special techniques, hone specific skills, learn new software and/or explore special photographic topics in a classroom setting. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	ART 2980 - Special Topics in Multimedia Credits: 1-6 This course allows Multimedia majors to learn special skills or techniques, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special topics in a classroom setting. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule

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Course Descriptions

ART 1010 - Exploring Art (FA)

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

ART 1040 - Jewelry: Culture & Creation (FA)

ART 1050 - Intro to Photography (FA)

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

ART 1070 - Creative Printmaking (FA)

ART 1080 - Photoshop & Digital Media (FA)

ART 1110 - Foundation I Drawing

ART 1120 - Design

ART 1130 - 3D Design

ART 1135 - Printing Fundamentals

ART 1150 - Art Foundation Seminar (HR)

ART 1200 - InDesign Software

ART 1210 - Math for Visual Arts (QS)

ART 1230 - Typography & Layout

ART 1240 - Screen Printing

ART 1250 - Airbrush

ART 1260 - Figure Drawing

ART 1280 - Photoshop Software

ART 1310 - Photography 1

ART 1320 - Photographic Vision

ART 1340 - Photographic Light 1

ART 1375 - Photographing Diversity (FA, DV)

ART 1380 - Photography 2

ART 1530 - Beginning Painting-Watercolor

ART 1540 - Beginning Painting-Oil

ART 1560 - Head Studies-Portrait Painting

ART 1580 - Landscape Painting

ART 1620 - Intro to Animation

ART 1630 - Computer Graphics Essentials

ART 1660 - Storyboarding

ART 1670 - Character Animation Basics

ART 1680 - Game Development

ART 1690 - Foundation Level Software Testing for Game Developers

ART 1810 - Intermed. Photoshop/Multimedia

ART 1850 - Portfolio/Career Preparation

ART 1900 - Special Project

ART 2000 - Visual Art CO-OP Education

ART 2010 - History of Graphic Design

ART 2020 - Photoshop Advanced Compositing

ART 2040 - Intermediate Jewelry

ART 2050 - Visual Dev & Character Design

ART 2060 - Illustration Portfolio Development

ART 2070 - Graphic Design Portfolio Development

ART 2080 - VAD Internship

ART 2110 - Foundation II

ART 2120 - eDesign & Publishing

ART 2140 - Adv Photoshop Software/Design

ART 2200 - Advanced InDesign Software

ART 2210 - Illustration I

ART 2220 - Advanced Design

ART 2230 - Advanced Typography & Layout

ART 2240 - Package Design

ART 2260 - Advanced Figure Drawing

ART 2270 - Illustration II

ART 2280 - Advertising Workshop

ART 2290 - Advanced Illustration

ART 2300 - Alternative Photography

ART 2310 - Photographic Light 2

ART 2320 - Documentary Photography

ART 2330 - Photography: A Cultural History (HU)

ART 2340 - Photoshop for Photographers

ART 2350 - Photographing People/Portrait.

ART 2360 - Nature Photography

ART 2370 - Photography Business Practices

ART 2375 - Photo Portfolio Development

ART 2380 - Advanced Studies in Photography

ART 2400 - Web Project Management

ART 2412 - Illustrator Software

ART 2420 - Advanced Illustrator Software

ART 2440 - Web Site Design

ART 2470 - Digital Video Production

ART 2480 - Digital Painting

ART 2490 - Animation/Multimedia/Web Design Portfolio Development

ART 2510 - Mobile Publishing Seminar

ART 2520 - Advanced Drawing

ART 2530 - Advanced Painting - Watercolor

ART 2540 - Advanced Painting - Oil

ART 2550 - User Interface Design (UI Design)