Introduction to Art Education
This course offers an introduction to the art teaching profession. The course also provides an overview of issues concerning the theory and practice of art education, as well as possible career paths in art education. Topics include but are not limited to: history of art education in American schools; theory and practice in art education; […]
The Clay Experience I
This course offers an overview of the basic techniques and processes of working with clay. Topics include hand-building and wheel-throwing methods, glazes and firing. This course will fulfill a humanities or liberal arts requirement for all majors.
Exploration in the Visual Arts
This course is designed to provide an overview of the visual arts, its traditions, history and techniques as part of our general education offerings. This course will fulfill a Liberal Arts elective requirement but will not be appropriate for students pursuing the Associate Degree in Fine Arts.
Art History: Renaissance to Modernism
This course covers the principle movements and trends in painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance through Modernism. The course will utilize digital images, interactive 3D reproductions, short films, historical texts and a course text book as well as opportunity for student reflection.
Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic
This course covers the principle movements and trends in painting, sculpture, and architecture from the prehistoric period through the Gothic period. The course will utilize digital images, interactive 3D reproductions, short films, historical texts and a course text book as well as opportunity for student reflection.
3-D Design
This course offers an introduction to three-dimensional concepts and sculptural materials that are involved in the creation and appreciation of functional and nonfunctional sculptural form. A variety of sculptural media, materials and techniques will be explored including clay, plaster, wire, cardboard and mixed media.
2-D Design
This course offers an introduction to the basic twodimensional design concepts of color, composition and the organization of pictorial space. A variety of design media will be explored which includes drawing, painting and collage.
Drawing: Personal Voice
The projects in this course are aimed to help the student find their “personal” drawing Voice. They will explore what they are using art to say and how are they saying it. An introduction to color theory is covered and a variety of both black, white and color drawing media are used. Assignments involve synthesizing […]
Introduction to Drawing
This course is an introduction to drawing from observation. We will cover several “tools for seeing” or ways of translating the 3-Dimensional world onto our 2- Dimensional page. We will work on ways to overcome our preconceived ideas of what something looks like and to truly see it. Tools to be covered are sighting and […]
Advanced Manufacturing Internship
This course provides the opportunity for the student to utilize learned course competencies in a real-life setting. A supplemental laboratory experience on an extensive array of equipment and processes may be provided. Resume, cover letter, weekly journal, and employer evaluation are required. Student needs to work a minimum of 300 hours in a manufacturing job […]
Advanced Manufacturing Capstone
This course provides the vehicle for students to demonstrate overall competency in advanced manufacturing and in the specific operations in which they have chosen to concentrate. Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, working individually or as part of a team, the student will select and successfully carry out a major project which pertains directly […]
Advanced CNC Machine Processes
This course expands on the machining skills presented in the CNC I & II courses. This course will include 3-D and solid modeling, programming, machine setup, and operating procedures. Tool selection, quality measurement/control, and operator maintenance, are also topics covered.
