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• ARTA 131: Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation is an exploration of a variety of current computer animation software and state of the art digital technology. The course introduces students to best practices of computer animation and visual effects; model building, rendering, lighting, key-frame animation and character animation. Prerequisite:    ARTA 170
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• ARTA 133: Advanced 3-D Computer Animation

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Designed to build on the skills, knowledge and experience gained in the Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation course. Emphasis will be placed on working with advanced 2-D and 3-D computer animation techniques and software for use in print, interactive multimedia and web site productions. Prerequisite:    ARTA 131
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• ARTA 136: Interactive Design

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course presents a visual and creative approach to learning interactive design with the basic fundamentals object-oriented programming. Students will learn the fundamentals of programming within a visual context, including how to develop strong conceptual skills required for creating interactive applications. Interactive design and programming is intended for both creative and technical oriented individuals. Prerequisite:    ARTA 132
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• ARTA 151: Black and White Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Introduction to 35mm camera work, black and white film and print processing; basic techniques of exposure, lighting and laboratory work; emphasis on technical/creative/aesthetic aspects of photography. Students must furnish their own manually adjustable 35mm cameras, bxw film and paper, matboard, and miscellaneous supplies.
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• ARTA 158: Painting I

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course covers basic concepts, theories, and techniques of painting, through the exploration of still life, portraiture, photographs, and mixed media experimentation. Emphasis is on the development of observational painting skills, composition, color mixing, and an understanding of painting as a primary form of visual communication and personal expression. Prerequisite:    ARTA 107 and ARTA 111
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• ARTA 161: Ceramics

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  A basic introduction to the clay medium: earth, water, and fire. The techniques of hand building (pinch, coil, slab) wheel thrown forms, and clay/glaze technology will be covered. An awareness of traditional and contemporary approaches to ceramics will be emphasized.
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• ARTA 162: Sculpture

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides a hands-on introduction to methods, techniques and aesthetics of sculpture. Students will be guided through a series of projects using a variety of traditional sculptural media such as wood, plaster, stone, metal, plastic,?and?new technologies with digital methods that aid in the creation of sculpture such as 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, and CNC machining. Students?will develop technical, perceptual, and analytical skills, which will be?emphasized along with an understanding of historical and contemporary sculpture practices.
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• ARTA 164: Printmaking

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the basic principles of printmaking and applies concepts of image making and editioning within the fine arts. Multiple techniques will be covered including collagraph, monoprint, linocut, drypoint, solarplate (relief, intaglio, protogravure), digital media, and non-adhesive book binding/folio creation. Foundation Design concepts, research methods and critiques will also be emphasized.
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• ARTA 170: Computer Graphics

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Introduction to computer graphics and basic design principles. Utilizing photo and vector editing applications, students will learn the fundamentals of digital design, image editing/scanning and printing. Assignments, both in and outside of the classroom, will be contextually based, providing real world applications with each lesson.
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• ARTA 171: Desktop Publishing

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Desktop Publishing is an introductory course in the use of industry standard page layout software. Students will learn the basic concepts for print design utilizing text, images, and graphics.
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