Page 143 of Green River Community College 2006-2008 Catalog by Green River Community College St. Auburn Washington

141 111 Painting 1 (5) Introduces students to traditional and contemporary concepts and techniques in oil painting. Working from still life and landscape, students learn to organize form, color, and tone while practicing various methods of application, color mixing, and surface preparation. Satis es an activity or humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 112 Painting 2 (5) Students further the skills taught in ART 111 and investigate painting as a means for self-expression. Advanced compositions and use of various materials will be explored. PREREQUISITE: ART 111. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 113 Painting 3 (5) Advanced instruction in painting using objectives taught in ART 112. The student will demonstrate further exploration of advanced compositional theories and painting methods. PREREQUISITE: ART 112. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 114 Pottery 1 (3-5) Students develop an understanding and appreciation of clay as an art medium. Students are introduced to the fundamental methods of clay construction on and off the potter’s wheel. The fundamental concerns of clay sculpture and utilitarian pottery will be discussed. Art transfer students must take ART 251 instead of ART 214. Satis es an activity or humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 115 Pottery 2 (3-5) Students continue the development of their skills on and off the potter’s wheel. Students will be led through discussions of the forming process of object making. Students will be encouraged to explore the visual, tactile, and intellectual possibilities of this art medium. Art transfer majors must take ART 252 instead of ART 215. PREREQUISITE: ART 114. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 120 Introduction to Graphic Design (5) An introduction to the principles of visual communication for both print (publication) and Web (the Internet). Utilizing the computer, explore graphic design concepts through the study of color, form, typography, and composition. Integrating language and communicating ideas through text and imagery. PREREQUISITE: ART 109 or concurrent enrollment. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 130 Watercolor Painting (3) Students will combine watercolor techniques with drawing media to create landscapes, interiors, and gure studies from observation. Emphasis on building foundational skills for the purpose of expressive sketchbooks, illustrations, notational journal drawings, and portfolio presentations. humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 150 Literary/Art Journal Design (3) Leads students through the process of creating a student-centered literary and art journal for Green River Community College. Students will be assigned to speci c tasks and will be in charge of all elements in the production of journal of student ction, poetry, artwork and photography. 177-179 Art Work Experience (1-5) Offers students an opportunity to work full or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer. 180 The Artist’s Portfolio (3) Lead students through the process of organizing a body of artwork into a portfolio. Through discussions, critiques, and demonstrations, students will learn how to assemble, document, and provide support materials for a professional portfolio. PREREQUISITE: Art 105 and 109, or instructor’s permission. 194 Special Topics (1-5) Study of special subject matter that is not part of the regular art curriculum. Content varies from course to course each time it is offered. 199 Independent Study Design (1-5) Encourages students to study and develop independently in their major areas of advanced design. Students develop their own objectives, evaluation criteria and performance standards in conjunction with the appropriate instructor. PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s permission. 209 3Dimensional Design (5) Explores the fundamentals of form and space with 3Dimensional projects. Students will investigate various mixed media materials, and become familiar with structure, mass, color, and scale. Satis es humanities/ ne arts/ English requirement for AA degree. 210 Advanced 3Dimensional Design (5) Further development of 3Dimensional design concepts as they apply to the visual arts. Students will work on an independent project, developing an idea through various design stages, culminating in the installation of a nal sculpture. PREREQUISITE: ART 109 209. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 212 History of Art (5) Study of the development of visual art from the Prehistoric Period to the Gothic Period of Western Civilization. arts/English requirement for AA degree. 213 History of Art (5) Study of the development of visual art from Gothic Period to the beginning of the Romantic Period. Satis es a requirement for AA degree. 214 History of Art (5) Study of the development of visual art from the Romantic Period up to and including contemporary art. arts/English requirement for AA degree. 251 Ceramics 1 (5) Introductory course in ceramics in which students develop an understanding and appreciation of clay as an art medium. Students are introduced to the fundamental methods of clay construction on and off the potter’s wheel The fundamental concerns of clay sculpture and utilitarian pottery will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: ART 105 or 109 or 114 or instructor’s permission. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 252 Ceramics 2 (5) Students continue the development of their skills on and off the potter’s wheel. Students will be led through discussions of the forming process of object making. Students will be encouraged to explore the visual, tactile, and intellectual possibilities of this art medium. PREREQUISITE: ART 251 or instructor’s permission. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/ English requirement for AA degree. 253 Ceramics 3 (5) Advanced course in ceramics with an emphasis on the rigors of developing the conceptual skills of art making with the goal of developing an individual approach to a full integration of ideas, materials, and process. Students are encouraged to experiment with different strategies of clay construction and ring. PREREQUISITE: ART 252 or instructor’s permission. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/ English requirement for AA degree. 255 Advanced Painting I (5) An advanced course in painting which covers theory as well as practice and encourages originality and creativity. Students will further their understanding of the methods, materials, and ideas that are central to the practice of painting still lifes, gures, and landscapes. PREREQUISITE: ART 105, 109 or instructor’s permission. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/ English requirement for AA degree. 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