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• ART 249: Graphic Communication 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, students examinethe history and evolution of typography as an essential element of graphic communication. Letterform anatomy, typographic terminology, font classification and use of extended font families are explored. Typographic principles of hierarchy, readability andlegibility are applied in the visual manipulation of language as an art form. Corequisite:    ART 248 or instructor permission
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• ART 250: Graphic Communication 3

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This intermediate course in graphic communication utilizes the knowledge and technical skills acquired in Graphic Communication 1 and 2to further develop conceptually and visually sophisticated ideas and messages. Students explore contemporary design trends in advertising, identity, publicationand packaging design for industry proven assignments. Prerequisite:    ART 168 and ART 249 or instructor permission  
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• ART 252: Painting 3

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a continuation of ART 222Painting 2. Studio exercises may include painting from observation, the figure, landscape, abstraction, narrativeand conceptual approaches. Emphasis isplaced on the development of personal aesthetic with an awareness of how the work fits into contemporary painting practices. Prerequisite:    ART 222   
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• ART 253: Raku Low-Fire Ceramics 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a continuation ART 153Raku Low-Fire Ceramics 1. Studentsstudy low-firing processes concentrating on Raku firing, kiln design, kiln buildingand glaze composition. Studentsuse their technical expertise to create more ambitious and individual forms. Prerequisite:    ART 153   
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• ART 255: Industrial Design and Art

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course will explore the functional and conceptual applications of industrial design and art. Through traditional and digital renderings, students will create conceptualized artwork through to the finalized hand-formed model or computer controlled additive or subtractive prototype.
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• ART 256: Printmaking 3

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a continuation of ART 229Printmaking 2. In this course, students develop particular direction in printmaking processes. A personal aesthetic is identi?ed and explored through further understanding of the print medium. Critiques are utilized to explore individual direction and improve quality, aesthetics and technique. Prerequisite:    ART 229   
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• ART 258: Ceramics 3

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a continuation of ART 237Ceramics 2. Through personal research and studio work, the studentfurther refines their artistic direction and develops a body of related work. Kiln firing, theory and application arecovered. Prerequisite:    ART 237   
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• ART 265: Portfolio

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is only for Art and Graphic Communication majors and prepares students to apply for employment or transfer to a bachelor's degree program. This course covers methods of recording, presenting and cataloging art works for use in a professional and or transfer portfolioas well as developing a personal resume. Students should have a credible body of artwork produced under college-level instruction available for use in class.
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• ART 281: Advanced Art Workshop 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course isfor students who wish to further their artistic practice and have completed all coursework in their chosen medium. Advanced art students further define their personal aesthetic while building their technical skills. Emphasis is placedon developing a cohesive body of artwork through studio practice, critique and research. Prerequisite:    Instructor permission  
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• ART 282: Advanced Art Workshop 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is for students who wish to further their artistic practice and have completed all coursework in their chosen medium. Advanced art studentsfurther define their personal aesthetic while building their technical skills. Emphasis is placed on developing a cohesive body of artwork through studio practice, critique and research. Prerequisite:    ART 281   
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