| FIRST YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ART-100 | Drawing I +ART-100Fundamental concepts and application of techniques of drawing, using a variety of media. Studies from nature and life are used, leading to an interpretative approach to understanding the visual environment, light on form, perspective and composition.
| 3.0 |
| ART-110 | 2-D Design ART-110Students will learn a comprehensive study of the elements and principles of a two-dimensional design through assignments and individual and group critiques. Experience with a variety of tools, materials and techniques will also be employed.
| 3.0 |
| ART-260 | Art History I +ART-260Students will learn the historical developments of visual arts from Pre-historic through the Pre-Renaissance periods. Art will be examined as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artist influenced by the political, religious and philosophical ideals of their different cultures.
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) --- ---
| 3.0 |
| MAT-124 | Statistics Pathway ORMAT-124Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab.
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| MAT-125 | Statistics * ORMAT-125Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required.
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| MAT-115 | General Education Pathway ORMAT-115Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab.
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| MAT-116 | General Education Math *MAT-116Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART-200 | Drawing II * +++ART-200Students will learn more expressive, conceptualized drawing methods through the continued study of concepts and techniques surrounding drawing; the emphasis will be on developing individual expression through a conceptual approach and drawing from life.
| 3.0 |
| ART-225 | Ceramics I +++ART-225Studio art which explores working with clay using fundamental methods of pinch, coil, slab and mold. Throwing pottery on the wheel and instruction on different methods of surface decoration will also be covered. Good craftsmanship and creative inventiveness are stressed.
| 3.0 |
| ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway * ORENG-119Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
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| ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) --- ---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) --- ---
| 3.0 |
| ART-261 | Art History II +++ART-261The study of the historical development of art from Pre-Renaissance through the 21st century. Beliefs and practices of cultures and societies will be examined. Style and symbolism combined with political, religious and philosophical traits will be explored through art.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | |
| SECOND YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ART-111 | 3-D Design +ART-111Students will complete a comprehensive study of the elements and principles of a three-dimensional design through assignments and individual and group critiques. Experience with a variety of tools, materials and techniques will also be employed.
| 3.0 |
| ENG-121 | Composition II *ENG-121Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.
| 3.0 |
| ART-205 | Painting * +ART-205Introduction to painting media, concepts, history, and techniques. Canvas stretching and panel construction are covered, along with color theory and observation-based painting processes.
| 3.0 |
| SPE-111 | Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) --- ---
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals | 16.0 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART-161 | Printmaking I +++ART-161Introductory printmaking course covering various printmaking techniques, such as woodcut, linocut, etching, monotype/monoprint, collagraph and silkscreen. Lectures and demonstrations will cover printmaking history and current trends. Competency in drawing and design required in order to achieve concepts, compositions and craftsmanship.
| 3.0 |
| ART-206 | Painting II * +++ART-206This course is a continued study of conceptual and technical aspects of opaque painting media, canvas stretching, and panel construction, composition and styles of expression. Emphasis is on individual expression through abstracting from observation and utilizing painting as expressive communication.
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | Social/Behavior Science (IAI S) --- ---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) --- ---
| 3.0 |
| --- --- | Electives --- ---
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | |
Total Program Hours | 64.0 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| ART-240 | Art and Gender ART-240This course will examine the expression of the visual arts through gender, history and culture. The study of art and gender is covered to better understand and define the intent and creation of art forms from ancient to contemporary culture.
| 3.0 |
| ART-250 | Understanding Art ART-250A survey of the visual arts from Ancient to contemporary times, an understanding the major cultural and historical relationships to the art forms.
| 3.0 |
| HUM-150 | Humanities Through the Arts HUM-150Students will survey the human condition as revealed through the arts, including an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, drama, film, photography and music.
| 3.0 |
| LIT-130 | Intro to Literature LIT-130Students will read, examine, and discuss a variety of literary works from different genres as a way to analyze and understand the value, purpose, and components of literature.
| 3.0 |
| LIT-147 | Introduction to Fiction LIT-147Students will read, discuss and analyze short stories and novels written by different authors from a variety of time periods as a way of appreciating and understanding the purposes, forms, terms and critical approaches associated with these two literacy modes.
| 3.0 |
| HUM-181 | Intro to Film Appreciation HUM-181Students will enrich their knowledge of film art and their abilities to critically analyze and evaluate films. By viewing and discussing a variety of films, students will understand film techniques, directorial styles, genres, structure, critical approaches, and cultural influences.
| 3.0 |