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• ART 130: Photography 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This courseaddresses the aesthetics, history and practical application of black and white photography. Methods of 35mm camera operation, lighting, exposure, darkroom procedures, printing and enlarging arestudied. The utilization of photographic images as visual communication is explored using a 35mm single lens re?ex camera. Students are responsible for obtaining their own camera.
  ShareART 130 - Photography 1

• ART 137: Ceramics 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This is an introductory course in ceramics. Students learn the proper use of tools and techniques to create three-dimensional works with clay. Pinch, coil, slab and wheel throwing methods along with glazingand firing are studied.
  ShareART 137 - Ceramics 1

• ART 138: Sculpture 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This is a course presenting both historical and contemporary practices in sculpture, drawing on traditions from across the globe. Materials including clay, plaster and wood are used with methods such as carving, casting, modeling and fabrication. Studentsgenerate original ideas to develop from sketch to finished product.
  ShareART 138 - Sculpture 1

• ART 142: Metals 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this introductory course, students exploresmall metals fabrication and jewelry. Proper use of tools and basic metalsmithing techniques such as sawing, cold joining, soldering, casting and surface treatment are explored. Studentsutilize the design process to develop original ideas from the sketch to the finished product. Critical analysis of artwork is explored in class and individual critiques.
  ShareART 142 - Metals 1

• ART 144: Digital Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This courseprovides students interested in photography with the fundamental principles of capturing an image with a digital camera. Students explore basic camera functions, elements and principles of design, composition, aesthetics, basic editing techniques and creativity through post-production image manipulation.Students are responsible for obtaining their own camera.
  ShareART 144 - Digital Photography

• ART 148: Color

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course students explore and complete projects in various two-dimensional media that demonstrate effective use of color theory as it applies to fine art and design. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are fostered by applying color theory to individualized projects within set parameters.Class critiques guidestudents in the ability to critique artwork with effective communication whileusing appropriate terminology.
  ShareART 148 - Color

• ART 153: Raku Low-Fire Ceramics 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This is an introductory course in ceramics focusing on Raku and other low-fire methods. Students learn the proper use of tools and techniques to create three-dimensional works with clay. Pinch, coil, slab and wheel throwing methods along with Raku glazing and firing are studied.
  ShareART 153 - Raku Low-Fire Ceramics 1

• ART 165: Publication Design

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, studentsstudythe synergistic relationships of typography and image for page layout and technical aspects of publication production. Industry-based assignments covered in the course include annual reports, promotional brochures, book cover design, magazine layout and specialty publications.
  ShareART 165 - Publication Design

• ART 168: Raster Graphics with Adobe Photoshop

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces the graphic capabilities of using industry-standard raster software to create digital illustrations and image enhancement. Students learn digital imaging terminology and techniques for digital rendering, tracing, editing, retouching, color correction andlayering,file formats for self-generated illustration andimage compositing for print, digital and web publication.
  ShareART 168 - Raster Graphics with Adobe Photoshop

• ART 170: Interactive Design 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, students studythe field of graphic design and how it is implemented into the web page design and digital media platforms. Students prepare media for the web such as typography, digital imaging and animation. Throughout the course the studentsimplement prepared media and design theory into a published personalized website.
  ShareART 170 - Interactive Design 1