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• ART 144: Figure Painting

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course will emphasize painting from the nude and draped model. The figure will be studied as a singular form and studied within the environment. Painting in the acrylic medium utilizing "engrisaille" techniques as well as utilizing the full color palette will be stressed in the course. Demonstration, discussion, and formal critiques will augment studio work. NOTE: Pre-Req may be waived by Department.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to paint the human figure utilizing perceptual means incorporating bold, gestural and quick mark-making skills. Demonstrate the ability to paint the human figure utilizing perceptual means within a sustained pose incorporating the interplay of hue, value and chroma. Demonstrate the ability to paint the human figure incorporating basic knowledge of human anatomy and art historical connections. Demonstrate the ability to activate the concept of the picture plane. Produce cohesive composition. Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ART 140.
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• ART 145: Watercolor Painting

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the basic tools and techniques of the watercolor painter. Emphasis is placed upon transparent watercolor within the Western tradition in still life, landscape, figurative and non-objective subject matter. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Prepare the materials for the process of painting. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the 12-hue color wheel. Demonstrate the ability to activate the concept of the picture plane. Produce cohesive composition. Apply the wash, glazing, graduated wash, wet into wet, lifting, scraping, resist, drops and splatter, and dry brush techniques within a watercolor painting. Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075). Successful College Placement Test Scores may be accepted. *(Courses may be taken concurrently.)
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• ART 190: ART Internship (1 credit)

  1.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. NOTE: To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes Prerequisite:    To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a recommendation by a
  ShareART 190 - ART Internship (1 credit)

• ART 194: ART Internship (2 credits)

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. NOTE: To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes. Prerequisite:    To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a recommendation by a
  ShareART 194 - ART Internship (2 credits)

• ART 199: ART Internship (3 credits)

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. NOTE: To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes Prerequisite:    To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a recommendation by a
  ShareART 199 - ART Internship (3 credits)

• ART 208: Computer Illustration

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the computer as a drawing, illustration, and design tool. Students will gain an understanding of the creation of drawings and illustrations and their practical applications in digital media and art. Students will be given hands-on instruction on Apple Macintosh computers using a current object-oriented drawing program. Contemporary and historic styles of illustration, composition, and typography will be introduced with an emphasis on aesthetic, technical, and conceptual practices. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the fundamental skills of object-based drawing and illustration through perspective, scale, weight and proportion. Utilize type as an expressive element. Print Postscript graphics on black & white and color printers. Solve projects in a unique and creative manner. Produce content as an effective form of visual communication. Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ART 122 and ART 130.
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• ART 211: Digital Imaging

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the use of image editing software for the creation of dynamic images for print, web and multimedia applications. Special attention is given to scanning images, resolution formulas, appropriate file formats, color correction, organization of images, printing and prepress production, color management and image compositing. Students will be given hands-on instruction on Apple Macintosh computers using current image editing software. Contemporary and historic styles in imaging, photography and composition will be introduced with an emphasis on aesthetic, technical, and conceptual practices. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the fundamental skills of image manipulation, composition and compositing techniques. Use online search tools for college-level research using appropriate hardware and software. Print raster-based graphics on black and white and color printers. Produce content as an effective form of visual communication. Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ART 122 and ART 130.
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• ART 213: Page Layout

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  In this course, students gain an understanding of using the computer for the creation of publication design. Students complete several activities and tutorials in order to design a variety of creative documents that integrates type and graphics. Advanced features of computer-based publishing software for the production of multi-page color documents will be covered. Students will be given hands-on instruction on Apple Macintosh computers using industry standard publication software. Contemporary and historic styles in document layout, using grid construction and deconstruction, for composition will be introduced with an emphasis on aesthetic, technical and conceptual practices. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate fundamental skills of document design in a page layout program. Select, specify and copyfit text and display type using correct terminology. Utilize type as an expressive and integrated element with graphics. Apply appropriate file management techniques for prepress. Prepare a multiple-page document for output from a service bureau. Utilize style sheets, master pages and templates to organize complex documents. Utilize color-matching systems. Print Postscript graphics on black & white and color printers. Produce content as an effective form of visual communication. Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ART 208 and ART 211.
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• ART 215: Typography

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This intermediate level course for graphic design majors concerns itself with the characteristics and design applications of type used in printed and digital matter. Students plan and produce a series of portfolio-quality projects to explore the use of type as a design element. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Use the principles of positive/negative space, rhythm, texture and composition in manipulating letterforms as design elements. Select appropriate typefaces that enhance verbal messages. Identify and categorize commonly used type families. Employ letter, word and line spacing that enhance the appearance and readability of type. Arrange and assemble display and text in a page layout relating it to other design elements. Apply typographic hierarchy to organize a page layout. Solve projects in a unique and creative manner. Produce content as an effective form of visual communication. Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ART 123 and ART 208.
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• ART 225: Prepress and Printing Processes

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  In this course you will investigate digital file composition and the use of computing technology as it applies to the preparation of digital files for the printing industry. Printing and binding methods used to reproduce the work of the graphic designer will be studied. Technical, time and budget constraints are emphasized in order to relate design and production costs to real-world situations. Students will gain hands-on experience with a variety of graphics hardware and software commonly used for computer prepress. Coursework includes lecture, case study and field trips. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Define design objectives and how work flows through the imaging process. Identify and define line art and halftone reproduction processes. Identify and define the most commonly used proofing methods and color systems. Identify, characterize and select appropriate paper stock for various types of printing jobs. Define and differentiate between the various commercial-printing methods. Identify and define printing-related processes such as engraving, embossing, diecutting, foil stamping and the most commonly used bindery methods. Identify and list the advantages, disadvantages and capabilities of different storage media and use of file compression utilities for file transfer and storage. Perform font management activities. Understand, use and apply calibration techniques to computer monitors and desktop scanners. Apply troubleshooting techniques to hardware and software problems. Output digital files on Postscript and non-postscript printers. Solve projects in a unique and creative manner. Produce content as an effective form of visual communication. Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: ART 208 and ART 211and ART 213* (*may be taken concurrently)..
  ShareART 225 - Prepress and Printing Processes