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2002 - 2003 Catalog (Archived)
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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.
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.
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