ARTC 1301 Basic Animation (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 2384. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum, or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Examination of concepts, characters, and storyboards for basic animation production. Emphasis on creating movement and expression utilizing traditional or electronically generated image sequences. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I (3) New course added April 21, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number GRPH 1325. Prerequisite: None. Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 1373. Prerequisite: None. A study of two-dimensional (2-D) design with emphasis on the visual communication design process. Topics include basic terminology and graphic design principles. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1309 Basic Illustration (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 1377. Prerequisite: None. Introduction to drawing techniques, skills, and concepts using various black and white media. Emphasis on perspective construction of the human figure and principles of shading as they pertain to the commercial illustration industry. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1313 Computer Production Art I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the fundamentals of using the computer as a primary production tool. Topics include an overview of industry standard software for page layout and design, drawing and image manipulation, and various methods of reproduction for print and electronic delivery. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1317 Design Communication I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 1375. Prerequisite: ARTC 1305, 2305, and 2311, or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Study of design development relating to graphic design terminology, tools and media, and layout and design concepts. Topics include integration of type, images and other design elements, and developing computer skills in industry standard computer programs. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1341 3-D Animation I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DFTG 1421. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in three-dimensional (3-D) modeling and rendering techniques including lighting, staging, camera, and special effects. Emphasis on 3-D modeling building blocks using primitives to create simple or complex objects. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MULT 2371 or VCOM 2381or RFTV 2374/FLMC 1331. Prerequisite: IMED 1301. A studio course in the theory and technique of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing appropriate software. Topics include the creation and modification of 3-D geometric shapes; a variety of rendering techniques; and use of camera light sources, texture, and surface mapping. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1353 Computer Illustration (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MULT 1375 or ARTS 2324. Prerequisite: ARTC 1302 . Implementation of software for illustration and/or photo manipulation for reproduction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1373 Creative Web Site Design I (3) New course added July 17, 2002 This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 1378 and IMED 1316. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Instruction in creation of web pages, graphics and images for use on the internet. Focus is on creating well designed web pages and maintaining continuity throughout web sites through use of color, graphics and placement and use of embedded elements. Overall visual communication of concept is emphasized. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 1392 Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications (3) New course added July 17, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VC 219, VCOM 2375, and ARTC 1391. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 1371. Prerequisite: None. Principles of digital image processing and electronic painting. Emphasis on bitmapped- or raster-based image marking and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial and fine art applications. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2309 Electronic Prepress (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 2386. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum, GRPH 1322 and 2341, or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Theory and techniques for pre-press preparation using industry standard software for final file output. Topics include the procedures and problems involved in computer file preparation ranging from trapping, color separations, and resolutions to printing basics and service bureaus. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2311 History of Communication Graphics (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 1372. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1301, or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Survey of the evolution of graphic arts as it relates to the history of art. Topics include formal, stylistic, social, political, economic, and historical aspects. Emphasis on the art movement, schools of thought, individuals, and technology as they interrelate with graphic arts. (3 Lec.)
ARTC 2313 Computer Production Art II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Studio art utilizing layout procedures from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and printing. Emphasis on the effective use of a variety of stylistic approaches to visual communication and the development of effective work habits and studio skills. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2333 Publication Design (3) New course added July 17, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 2385 and ARTC 2371. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum and GRPH 1322 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. A continuation in the development of skills and advanced knowledge of desktop publishing software, with emphasis on the maintenance of visual continuity in documents for publication. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design (3) New course added July 17, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VC 220, VCOM 2377 and IMED 2311. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design class projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods based on the student's specific area of study. It is recommended that this class be taken in the final semester of the program. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2341 3-D Animation II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Skill development in three-dimensional modeling and rendering techniques using lighting, staging, and special effects for digital output. Emphasis on the production of three-dimensional (3-D) animation as final digital outputting using modeling, rendering, animation, and outputting software. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2347 Design Communication II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 2373. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. An advanced study of design, development, and art direction. Emphasis on form and content through the selection, creation, and integration of typographic, photographic, illustrative, and design elements. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2372 Writing for Visual Media (3) New course added July 17, 2002 This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number VC 122, VCOM 1374 and ARTC 1371. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course covers techniques for writing effective headlines, captions and copy for a variety of visual media. Students learn to gather facts, generate ideas, present information and edit copy for advertisements, web pages, brochures, newsletters, press kits, multimedia presentations and other forms of visual communication. (3 Lec.)
ARTC 2373 Creative Web Site Design II (3) New course added July 17, 2002 This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number VCOM 2370 and IMED 2315. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum and ARTC 1373 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. A continuation of ARTC 1373, advanced concepts of creative web site design are presented. Focus is on integrating graphics software with HTML editing software to produce advanced interactive web sites that maintain integrity of design. Topics also include preparation of proposals for web sites, legal issues and visual communication of concept toward target audience. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2378 Design Studio Practices (3)
This is a local need course number. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. The student serves as a designer, illustrator, computer graphics artist and/or art director in the Brookhaven College Visual Communications Design Studio. This course provides the student study and application in design studio practices. A portfolio is required for approval prior to registration. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
ARTC 2388 Internship - Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration (3) New course added July 17, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VC 703, VCOM 7371, and ARTC 2379. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. A basic, intermediate, or advanced type of non-health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Direct supervision is provided by the faculty or the work supervisor. An internship may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. (15 Ext.)
ARTC 2488 Internship - Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration (4) New course added July 17, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number VC 704, VCOM 7471, and ARTC 2479. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. A basic, intermediate, or advanced type of non-health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Direct supervision is provided by the faculty or the work supervisor. An internship may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. (20 Ext.)
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
