Arts (ART) at Danville Community College
Distance Learning
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- ART 95 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ART 100 - Art Appreciation
- Introduces art from prehistoric times to the present day. Describes architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting techniques. Highlights major artists and key contributions from global and Western culture. Covers content chronologically and/or thematically. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic
- Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the prehistoric era through the Gothic. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern
- Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the Renaissance through the modern era. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 116 - Design for the Web I
- Introduces the basic elements of web page design: typography, imagery, and color, and examines how they are combined to create effective layouts. Teaches organization of materials, sketching and concept development, site planning and various methods of construction.Credits - 3. Lecture 2 hours. Studio Instruction - 2 hours. Total Contact - 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 120 - Beginning Drawing
- Introduces principles and practices of the various media used in drawing.Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits - ART 121 - Foundations of Drawing
- Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as line, proportion, space, perspective, value and composition as applied to still life, landscape and figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal and ink wash. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. This is a UCGS transfer course.Lecture 1 hours. Studio Instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 125 - Introduction to Painting
- Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials.Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 130 - Introduction to Multimedia
- Introduces the student to the basic components of multimedia: text, graphics, animation, sound, and video, and explores how they combine to create a multimedia product. Emphasizes the design aspects of multimedia projects and teaches the techniques required to develop a presentation.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
Computer literacy is suggested.3-4 credits - ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design
- Introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional studio projects. Introduces two-dimensional media, techniques, compositional strategies, and color concepts and interactions. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips as required. This is a UCGS transfer course.Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 132 - Three-Dimensional Design
- Introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to three-dimensional studio projects. Introduces three-dimensional media, techniques, compositional strategies, and color concepts and interactions. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips as required. This is a UCGS transfer course.Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 134 - Three Dimensional Design
- Explores the concepts of three dimensional design applicable to all fields of Visual Art. Covers tools and techniques. Uses computers as appropriate for research.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 153 - Ceramics I
- Presents problems in the design and production of functional and non-functional ceramic works. Includes handbuilding the potter's wheel and clays and glazes. Part I of II.Lecture 0-2 hours. Studio instruction 4-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 154 - Ceramics II
- Presents problems in the design and production of functional and non-functional ceramic works. Includes handbuilding the potter's wheel and clays and glazes. Part II of II.Lecture 0-2 hours. Studio instruction 4-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
- Provides a working introduction to computer-based electronic technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore creative potential of the new electronic media environment.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 193 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - ART 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ART 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ART 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ART 203 - Animation I
- Introduces the student to the basic techniques of animation, combining traditional and computer-generated skills. Teaches theoretical elements of the aesthetics of sequential imagery. Provides practical experience in two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional animation. Exposes the student to a variety of animation techniques.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 208 - Video Techniques
- Addresses the fundamentals of video technology and non-linear video editing. Focuses on the aesthetics of time-code editing using current industry software. Teaches a student to shoot and capture video and record and edit sound, and combine artwork, animation, video, and sound in the creation of professional-quality original video projects.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 221 - Drawing III
- Introduces advanced concepts and techniques of drawing as applied to the figure, still life and landscape. Gives additional instruction in composition, modeling, space and perspective. Encourages individual approaches to drawing. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studion instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 241 - Painting I
- Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color, composition, and value.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 242 - Painting II
- Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color, composition, and value. Part II of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 243 - Watercolor I
- Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 244 - Watercolor II
- Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Part II of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 245 - Portrait Painting
- Explores portrait painting as representational and abstract art. Emphasizes analytical study of the head using a variety of mediums.Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 251 - Communication Design I
- Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc. Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART 131 and ART 140.3-4 credits - ART 252 - Communication Design II
- Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc. Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART 131 and ART 140.3-4 credits - ART 266 - Package Design
- Studies the role of packaging in product identification, presentation, and production. Investigates the unique challenges of typography, illustration and design from 2D to 3D forms. Researches business goals, marketing objectives, packaging structure, and display aesthetics. Applies the principles of design and foundations of typography in final production of products.Lecture 2 hours. Studio Instruction 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 270 - Motion Graphics I
- Introduces fundamental concepts for motion graphics, including graphics and promos for television networks and film titles and logs for advertising. Focuses on design presentation and development, screen composition, graphic transitions and content.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 3-4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 281 - Illustration for Designers
- Explores the professional field of illustration, along with the different ways of producing illustrations for editorial, commercial, and technical clients using traditional and digital techniques. Build skills and knowledge through discussions, projects and exercises for positioning as an illustrator.Lecture 2 hours. Studio Instruction 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ART 283 - Computer Graphics I
- Utilizes microcomputers and software to produce computer graphics. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects which reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 3-4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ART 286 - Communication Arts Workshop
- Requires special project and/or research focusing on career opportunities. Teaches resume and portfolio preparation and interview techniques. May include internship with a professional design firm.Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Requires instructor's approval.3 credits - ART 287 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation
- Focuses on portfolio preparation, resume writing, and job interviewing for students. Recommended for final semester program students.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 0-4 hours. Total 1-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Requires instructor's approval.1-4 credits - ART 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ART 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ART 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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