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ARTC 1194 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (1)
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)
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 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 1313 Digital Publishing I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1302.
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 1325 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3) New course added March 28, 2007
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A survey of computer design concepts, terminology, processes, and procedures. Topics include computer graphics hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, vector-based graphics, and interactive multimedia. (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: None.
Mastery of the tools and transformation options of an industry-standard drawing program to create complex illustrations and follow them through to the color output stage. Includes acquisition of images through scanning and the creative use of clip art. (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)
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 1425 Introduction to Computer Graphics (4) New course added March 28, 2007
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A survey of computer design concepts, terminology, processes, and procedures. Topics include computer graphics hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, vector-based graphics, and interactive multimedia. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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ARTC 1494 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (4)
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: ARTC 1302.
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 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 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 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 2435 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design (4)
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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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.
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