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• ART 140: 3-D Design Principles

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  A continuation of the study of design principles with emphasis given to three dimensional forms and structures. The course is intended to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to produce creative and practical solutions used in resolving sculptural, architectural, and other three dimensional problems through lectures, demonstrations, and studio work. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 140 - 3-D Design Principles

• ART 151: Photography I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This is a basic course in black and white still photography. The photographic process, from exposing and developing film to making and mounting the print for presentation, will be taught. The camera will be used to explore and discover the visual world; with the goal of using the photographic image as a means of expression. Information obtained in this course can be applied to all branches of photography. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 151 - Photography I

• ART 155: Digital Photography I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  An introduction to digital photography and the techniques of computer-based photographic manipulation. This studio course will stress the relationship between traditional photography and darkroom techniques, and the use of imaging software and development of animation and multimedia techniques while also incorporating work in traditional media. Advanced computer-based imaging will be explored while challenging the students' imagination and expanding their creative skills. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 155 - Digital Photography I

• ART 156: Digital Photography II

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  Students create new photographic works in a digital environment, developing effective and nondestructive workflows for image editing, sorting, and organizing. Students will learn advanced digital retouching techniques and explore the capabilities of the electronic darkroom. Investigating creative and technical skills such as Camera RAW processing, students will acquire skills in advanced tonal and color correcting, and local image adjustments using selection and masking techniques. Studio lighting for portraits and commercial product photography will also be addressed. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 156 - Digital Photography II

• ART 161: Ceramics I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  An introduction to the historical, cultural, scientific, creative, and expressive basis of ceramics. Students will learn various construction and decorative techniques used in the hand forming of stoneware clay through a series of assignments and exercises designed to develop each student's potential for personal expression and creativity. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 161 - Ceramics I

• ART 171: Printmaking I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  An introduction to the printmaking techniques of relief, intaglio and monoprinting. Studio work and instruction will be presented in a variety of techniques with an emphasis on developing an understanding of plate making and fine art printing. Studio work will be augmented by critiques, discussions, and demonstrations. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 171 - Printmaking I

• ART 180: Introduction to Visual Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course introduces the fundamental principles of visual communication as they apply to the graphic design profession. Students are introduced to the scope of the graphic design field while developing skills in industry-standard tools and techniques. Assignments introduce creative visual problem solving from research and concept development and formal exploration of form and composition through the principles of critical thinking and human visual perception necessary for effective communication. Relevant historical and contemporary examples of visual communication are explored as students are encouraged to develop a personal style and expand their creative skills in discovering solutions as effective visual thinkers. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 180 - Introduction to Visual Communication

• ART 182: Typography

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  A study of the fine art and craft of typography. Students will explore the history and evolution of type, noted typographers, the shape and function of letterforms, and letters, words and sentences as an integral element of communication and graphic design problem solving. This course is subject to a course fee.
  ShareART 182 - Typography

• ART 211: Drawing III

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  A comprehensive study in the art of color drawing. A variety of media will be used to explore color in various drawing situations, including figure drawing, portraiture, still life, landscape and non-figurative works. 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 211 - Drawing III

• ART 213: Pastels

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course is designed to introduce students to the medium of pastel with a strong focus on color theory. There will be demonstrations on techniques and discussions on various types of pastels and pastel papers that can be employed by the artist in realizing his/her vision. The course will concentrate on the fundamentals of art, such as composition, with an emphasis on self-expression. 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 213 - Pastels