SVCC College Catalog

ART 100 ART APPRECIATION (3 cr.)   Introduces art from prehistoric times to the present day.  Describes architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ART 101-102 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF ART I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ART 111-112 INTRODUCTION TO THE ARTS I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Parallels studio classes and provides a general survey of the arts. Emphasizes perception, using major monuments of painting, sculpture, and architecture as examples. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ART 114 GENERAL ART (3 cr.) Introduces art to the student without previous training. Provides studio exercises in drawing, painting, and two- and three-dimensional design. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 121-122 DRAWING I-II (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)   Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours.  Total 5-6 hours per week.

ART 125 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (3 cr.)   Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 131-132  FUNDAMENTALS  OF DESIGN I-II (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)––Explores the concepts of two-and three-dimensional design and color. May include field trips as required. Lecture 1-2 hours.  Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.

ART 133 VISUAL ARTS FOUNDATION (4 cr.)--Covers tools and techniques, design concepts and principles, color theory and an introduction to the computer for graphic use. Applies to all field of Visual Art. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ART 171-172 AIRBRUSH I-II (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)––Teaches concepts and use of the airbrush in a variety of applications. Prerequisites ART 121, ART 131, ART 140, or divisional approval. Lectures 2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.

ART 201-202 HISTORY OF ART I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Studies the historical conflict of art of the ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern worlds.  Includes research project.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ART 221-222 DRAWING III-IV (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)   Introduces advanced concepts and techniques of drawing as applied to the figure, still life and landscape. Gives additional instruction in composition, modeling, space and perspective. Encourages individual approaches to drawing. Lecture 1-2 hours.  Studio instruction 4 hours.  Total 5-6 hours per week.

ART 231-232 SCULPTURE I-II (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)   Introduces sculptural concepts and methods of production in traditional and contemporary media.  Includes clay, plaster, wood, stone, metal, plastics and terra cotta.  May include field trips.  Prerequisite ART 131.  Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours.  total 5-6 hours per week.

ART 243-244 WATERCOLOR I-II (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)   Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Prerequisite ART 131, or divisional approval. Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

ART 271-272 PRINTMAKING I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Introduces the student to the full range of printmaking techniques.  Includes woodcut, silkscreen, etching, and lithography.  Provides historical perspective on printmaking.  Lecture 2 hours.  Studio instruction 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

ART 283-284 COMPUTER GRAPHICS I-II (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)   Utilizes microcomputers and software used to produce computer graphics.  Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects which reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Studio instruction 3-4 hours.  Total 5- 6 hours per week.

ART 286 COMMUNICATION ARTS WORKSHOP (3 cr.)––Requires special project and/or research focusing on career opportunities. Teaches resume and portfolio preparation and interview techniques. May include internship with a professional design firm. Requires instructor’s approval. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 287 PORTFOLIO AND RESUME PREPARATION (1-4 cr.)––Focuses on portfolio preparation, resume writing, and job interviewing for students. Recommended for final semester program students. Requires instructor’s approval. Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 0-4 hours. Total 1-6 hours per week.

ART 290 COORDINATED INTERNSHIP (1 cr.)--Provides hands-on learning and offers experience in arts display, presentation, packaging, branding, marketing, promotion, and operations management. Lab 2 hours per week.

ART 291-292 COMPUTERIZED GRAPHIC DESIGN I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)   Introduces students to using the computer as a publishing system.  Examines stages of a publication from typesetting, laying out, creating and digitizing of illustrations and photographs, to the final printing.  Requires students to write, design, illustrate and print pamphlets on the computer, including one full-color publication.  Lecture 2 hours.  Studio instruction 4 hours.  Total 6 hours per week.