Page 143 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

142 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online ART 120 APPRECIATION OF VISUAL ARTS (3) Prerequisite(s): Placement in ENG 101, ENG 100, or permission of instructor. A general overview of the visual arts, including philosophies, history, techniques, various media, and elements of design. Fulfills the art education requirement for teacher certification at the University of Arizona. 3 hours lecture. ART 130 PAINTING FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT I (2) Prerequisite(s): None. An introduction to techniques of watercolor, oil or acrylic with emphasis on composition and materials. Students must complete several projects judged on the basis of individual skill and development. Not intended for transfer to a four-year institution. May be repeated for credit. For students interested in art for career opportunities as well as personal growth and self-expression. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. ART 131 PAINTING FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT II (2) Prerequisite(s): ART 130 or permission of instructor. The development of skills and techniques introduced in ART 130 with special emphasis on student projects and preparation of works for exhibition. May be repeated for credit. Not intended for transfer to four-year institutions. For students interested in art for career opportunities as well as personal growth and self-expression. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. ART 140 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (2) Prerequisite(s): None. An introduction to the use and function of the digital camera and the hardware, software, and techniques necessary to electronically store, manipulate, and print digital photographs. Students will learn basic design concepts as they relate to digital photography as an art form. This includes skill development in basic elements in design: line, shape, value, texture, and color. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. ART 192 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART (0.5 4) Prerequisite(s): None. A rotating forum/seminar/workshop emphasizing regional art forms and the development and practical application of artistic skills using a variety of media. Topics will vary in accordance with changes in student needs and interests. May be repeated for Cochise College credit. For students interested in art for career opportunities as well as personal growth and selfexpression. The title of this course may differ each term, depending on the topic being covered when the course is offered. ART 210 ADVANCED 2D COMPUTERIZED DIGITAL IMAGERY (3) Prerequisite(s): ART 110 or CIS 110. Advanced class in using the digital camera and other means of digitizing pictures to prepare images for use on the computer. Advanced enhancement and manipulation techniques for images will be explored. This course is taught in a hands-on environment. CIS 210 and ART 210 are identical. 3 hours lecture. ART 211 2D COMPUTER ANIMATION WITH ACTION SCRIPTING (3) Prerequisite(s): ART 111 or CIS 111. This course will provide an overview of using 2D animation software utilizing intermediate and advanced software features for making your animation more effective. This course is taught in a hands-on environment. CIS 211 and ART 211 are identical. 3 hours lecture. ART 212 ADVANCED 3D COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGERY (4) Prerequisite(s): ART/CIS 112 and ART/CIS 113. Advanced class using software to create 3D images for use on the computer. Intermediate and advanced enhancement and manipulation techniques for images will be explored. This course is taught in a hands-on environment. CIS 212 and ART 212 are identical. 4 hours lecture.

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