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• ART 285: Illustration I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the fundamental skills of visual communication required of the illustrator, including research, concept development, image generation and final image completion and delivery. Examples of historically relevant and contemporary artwork will be explored and evaluated, and a variety of materials and techniques will be introduced as students are encouraged to explore the development of a personal artistic style. Projects will introduce visual problems specific to illustration, including the vital connection between image and text, narrative, and the aesthetic challenges of developing unique creative visualizations. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• ART 286: Illustration II

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course is designed to advance the skills and concepts introduced in Illustration I with an emphasis on enhancing the development of a personal artistic style. Examples of historically relevant and contemporary artwork and a variety of materials and techniques will be explored and evaluated. Projects will be designed to advance the grasp of visual problems specific to illustration, including the vital connection between image and text, narrative, and the aesthetic challenges of developing unique creative visualizations. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• ART 289: Portfolio Workshop

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  A cornerstone course for Fine Art majors who have developed a body of original artwork in prior courses and/or in personal practice. The Fine Art AFA is equivalent to the first two years of study for most programs in the visual arts offering the BFA (Bachelors of Fine Art), the standard degree for visual arts professionals. This course offers students guidance in exploring options for continuing their education and preparing an appropriate entrance portfolio based on existing artwork. This course may also be suitable for students who already possess an undergraduate degree and wish to work with existing artwork to prepare a portfolio for entry level positions in the visual arts. Strategies for personal advancement will be developed based on the interests and abilities of each student. Portfolio presentation techniques addressed will include traditional and digital methods. Relevant standards and practices in the visual arts professions will also be explored. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• ART 299: Ind Study in Art III Level II

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This one semester course affords the student and instructor the flexibility to collaborate in creating an individualized plan of learning that builds upon previous course work within the discipline, expands the student's knowledge in an area of interest and/or promotes continued personal development. The course is designed to broaden the scope of the regularly scheduled course offerings within the discipline. A contract for individualized learning is developed collaboratively between the instructor and student and submitted to the Division Dean for consideration. Specific arrangements and details of an independent study are arranged with the specific discipline and facilitated by the discipline director or coordinator. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• ASL 101: American Sign Language I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  In this introductory course of American sign language, students will develop a fundamental vocabulary and knowledge of grammar structures needed to help them communicate effectively. This course will also introduce students to deaf culture in the United States.
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• ASL 102: American Sign Language II

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  In this American Sign Language course students will build on the fundamental vocabulary and knowledge of grammar structures studied in ASL 101. Students will further develop gestural expressive skills needed to help them communicate effectively. This course will also further explore the deaf culture in the United States.
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• AST 120: Introduction to Astronomy

  4.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  Introduction to Astronomy is a one-semester college-level course in basic astronomy. The course may be used as a laboratory science elective with basic algebraic applications. The course explores a broad range astronomical concepts and principles in ten major areas: understanding the sky, apparent motions of the planets and the sun, telescopes and accompanying technology, basic structure and behavior of atoms, origin and analysis of light, origin of the solar system, internal structure and behavior of the sun, lifecycle of all stellar classes, origin and structure of galaxies, and cosmology. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the implementation of the scientific method, the evidence that astronomers use to support their conclusions, and the importance of astronomy. (Night-time observing is required). This course is subject to a course fee.
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• AST 121: Astrobiology

  4.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  Astrobiology uses a multidisciplinary and scientific approach to analyze and assess the theories regarding the evolution of life elsewhere in the universe. While strong emphasis is placed on the astronomical/astrophysical aspects of astrobiology, the course introduces, discusses, and integrates aspects from multiple disciplines (chemistry, biology, geology, and earth sciences) to achieve an overall understanding of the definition of life and evolution. A secondary focus of the course is to develop a firm understanding of the scientific method such that students who complete the course can appreciate the scientific process, build scientific reasoning skills that are applicable beyond this course, and develop basic laboratory skills. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• AST 198: Challenger Learning Center Internship

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  The Challenger Learning Center is a unique facility that provides live, simulated experiences in space and on other planetary objects. As the Assistant Flight Director, candidates will help run simulations for elementary, middle, and high school students and support any associated activities. Candidates will gain leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills, refine their communication skills, and be supported by a stipend while earning college credit. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• AST 199: Independent Study in Astronomy

  1.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This one semester course affords the student and instructor the flexibility to collaborate in creating an individualized plan of learning that builds upon previous course work within the discipline, expands the student's knowledge in an area of interest and/or promotes continued personal development. The course is designed to broaden the scope of the regularly scheduled course offerings within the discipline. A contract for individualized learning is developed collaboratively between the instructor and student and submitted to the Division Dean for consideration. Specific arrangements and details of an independent study are arranged with the specific discipline and facilitated by the discipline director or coordinator. This course is subject to a course fee.
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