Course Descriptions for ARTC
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ARTC 1194 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (1) New course added March 27, 2006 This is a WECM Course Number. 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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
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ARTC 1294 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (2) New course added March 27, 2006 This is a WECM Course Number. 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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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ARTC 1301 Basic Animation (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 1402. The student may register for either ARTC 1302 or ARTC 1402, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design (3) This is a WECM Course Number. 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 1309 Basic Illustration (3) This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 1317 Design Communication I (3) This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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ARTC 1341 3-D Animation I (3) This is a WECM Course Number. 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. 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 1353 Computer Illustration (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: ARTC 1302 . Implementation of software for illustration and/or photo manipulation for reproduction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 1391 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 1392 Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications (3) This is a WECM Course Number. 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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 1394 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (3) New course added March 27, 2006 This is a WECM Course Number. 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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 1402 Digital Imaging I (4) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 1302. The student may register for either ARTC 1302 or ARTC 1402, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 1494 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (4) New course added March 27, 2006 This is a WECM Course Number. 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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II (3) This is a WECM Course Number. 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 2311 History of Communication Graphics (3) This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Layout procedures from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and printing; emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials, and techniques for efficient planning and documenting projects. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 2333 Publication Design (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: ARTC 1313 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.) |
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ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Visual Communications First Year Curriculum or 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. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 2435. The student may register for either ARTC 2335 or ARTC 2435, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (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 and animation software. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 2345 Advanced 3-D Modeling and Rendering (3) New course added May 13, 2005 This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: 3-D Modeling and Rendering. A studio course focused on advanced 3-D modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software: spline modeling, patch modeling, and other organic modeling techniques; learn advanced use of camera settings, lighting, and surfacing to create detailed environments; cover advanced topics such as particle and volumetric effects, and setting up a model with weight maps, hierarchies, bones, and constraints. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 2347 Design Communication II (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: ARTC 1317 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.) |
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ARTC 2348 Digital Publishing III (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. A project based page layout course from concept to completion addressing design problems, preflight of files, color separations, and trapping techniques. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 2372 Writing for Visual Media (3) This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1301 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.) |
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ARTC 2374 Professional Design Techniques (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Visual Communications First Year Curriculum and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. The student explores all phases of the design process and client relationships in producing graphics and a complete website for an actual client. Topics include creating a client survey, preparing a project plan or proposal and contract, creating logos, brochures, and/or newsletters, creating website architecture, navigational elements, site structure, informational design and visual interface design to produce graphics, printed materials and a multi-page website for the client. Topics also include legal, copyright and accessibility issues. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 2378 Design Studio Practices (3) This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite: Visual Communications First Year 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.) |
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ARTC 2388 Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Visual Communications First Year Curriculum and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (15 Ext.) |
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ARTC 2435 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design (4) New course added May 13, 2005 This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. 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. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 2335. The student may register for either ARTC 2335 or ARTC 2435, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ARTC 2488 Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art (4) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Visual Communications First Year Curriculum and demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (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.
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.