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• ART 104: History of Graphic Design

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  A survey of visual communication from the earliest written language through contemporary graphic design. Emphasis will be placed on the developments in graphic design from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Modern graphic design in mass communication will be examined in relation to the broader cultural, social, and technological contexts in which they were created. The Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, de Stijl and Constructivism, Art Deco, and Post-Modernism will be covered. Comparative study of graphic design in relation to the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement in the rapidly changing social and technological landscape of the twentieth century will be examined.
  ShareART 104 - History of Graphic Design

• ART 109: History of Fashion Design

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course will present a survey of the evolution of fashionable dress from the late 19th century to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on an examination of individual garments and movements considered by scholars to be outstanding, historically significant or influential. The course will also cover the development of 20th century mass fashion and its associated cultural and economic impact. Technological advances in textile and apparel production will be examined as will an exploration of the role of the fine and decorative arts movements in fashion change. Finally, the creation of fashionable dress will be viewed as a means of personal creative expression.
  ShareART 109 - History of Fashion Design

• ART 111: Drawing I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  An introduction to drawing in a variety of media including charcoal, conte crayon, pencil, and ink. Students will draw a variety of subjects including still life, landscapes and life models. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of developing line and tone, composition, gesture, anatomy, basic perspective, and other perceptual concepts. Studio work will be augmented by critiques, discussions, and demonstrations. Please note: This course requires working from the nude figure. Participation is required in all sessions working from a live, nude model. Please consult with your advisor to choose another Art course if you are unable to commit to paint/draw from a nude model, of either gender, for any reason. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 111 - Drawing I

• ART 112: Drawing II

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  A study of drawing in different media stressing draftsmanship and creative interpretation. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the figure and portraiture. In addition to studio work, group discussions and critiques will be provided. Please note: This course requires working from the nude figure. Participation is required in all sessions working from a live, nude model. Please consult with your advisor to choose another Art course if you are unable to commit to paint/draw from a nude model of either gender, for any reason. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 112 - Drawing II

• ART 121: Painting I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  An introduction to painting. Students will paint a variety of subjects utilizing representation and abstraction. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the physical properties of paint and its mediums, application techniques, and color mixing. Students will develop an understanding of line and tone, composition, perspective, and other perceptual concepts. Studio work will be augmented by critiques, discussions, and demonstrations. Please note: This course may require working from the nude figure. Participation is required in all sessions working from a live, nude model. Please consult with your advisor to choose another Art course if you are unable to commit to paint/draw from a nude model, of either gender, for any reason. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 121 - Painting I

• ART 122: Painting II

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  An intense study of the use of oil and/or acrylics in painting from still life, landscape and figure. In addition to studio work, there will be demonstrations, group discussions and critiques. Please note: Students are required to draw/paint nude models of both genders in this course. Participation is required in all life drawing/painting sessions. Please consult with your advisor to choose another Art course if you are unable to commit to participation in life drawing/painting for any reason. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 122 - Painting II

• ART 130: Two-Dimensional Design

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  An introduction to a wide range of artistic concepts and the efficient and practical use of graphic materials and tools. The course is intended to develop practical patterns from solving two-dimensional problems through lectures, demonstrations, and studio work. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 130 - Two-Dimensional Design

• ART 131: Color Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course is an exploration of the physical and psychological properties of color. Students will develop a foundation for working with color as a means of expression. Students will build a color vocabulary and investigate the use of color as a visual element of communication. Creative problem solving through conceptualization, research, technical execution and presentation will be emphasized. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 131 - Color Theory

• ART 138: Digital Art I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course introduces the principles of aesthetics inherent to the effective construction of meaning in two-dimensional artwork while exploring options offered by combining traditional and digital techniques. The fundamentals of computer-based image creation will be introduced while challenging students' imagination and expanding their creative skills as visual communicators in our increasingly demanding aesthetic environment. Projects will explore the creation and analysis of artwork within the context of contemporary visual culture. Examples of historically significant as well as relevant contemporary artworks will be presented for review. Students who successfully complete this course will develop artworks demonstrating a working knowledge of the perceptual skills and techniques addressed in the studio, forming the basis for the creation of a portfolio of original work. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 138 - Digital Art I

• ART 139: Digital Art II

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course serves as an advanced course in digital imaging for fine artists. Students will work on creating digital images for both print and electronic media. Emphasis will be placed on creating high-end Giclee prints using a variety of professional output options and media. Students who complete this course will develop a portfolio of work demonstrating a working knowledge of the perceptual skills and techniques addressed in the studio. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 139 - Digital Art II