ARTS 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Art Appreciation
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading.
Course Description: Films, lectures, slides, and discussions focus on the theoretical, cultural, and historical aspects of the visual arts. Emphasis is on the development of visual and aesthetic awareness. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035126
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ARTS 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Survey of Art History
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading.
Course Description: This course covers the history of western art from prehistoric time through the Gothic period. It explores the cultural, geophysical, and personal influences on art styles. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035226
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ARTS 1304 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Survey of Art History
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading.
Course Description: This course covers the history of art from the Renaissance through the present. It explores the cultural, geophysical, and personal influences on art styles. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035226
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ARTS 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
2-D Design
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: Basic concepts of design with two-dimensional materials are explored. The use of line, color, illusion of space or mass, texture, value, shape, and size in composition is considered. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
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ARTS 1312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
3-D Design
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: Basic concepts of design with three-dimensional materials are explored. The use of mass, space, movement, and texture, line, plane, volume, color, and scale is considered. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
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ARTS 1313 (3 Credit Hours) New course added May 12, 2010
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Foundations of Art
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: Introduction to the creative media designed to enhance artistic awareness and sensitivity through the creative and imaginative use of art materials and tools. Includes art history and culture through the exploration of a variety of art works with an emphasis on aesthetic judgment and growth. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007015126
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ARTS 1316 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Drawing I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Course Description: This beginning course investigates various media, techniques, and subjects. It explores perceptual and descriptive possibilities and considers drawing as a developmental process as well as an end in itself. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055226
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ARTS 1317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Drawing II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 1316.
Course Description: This course is an expansion of Arts 1316. It stresses the expressive and conceptual aspects of drawing, including advanced composition
arrangements, a range of wet and dry media, and the development of an individual approach to theme and content. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055226
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ARTS 2311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Advanced Design
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: This course will focus on two- or three-dimensional projects in a special topics area. Emphasis is on individual expression. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
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ARTS 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Advanced Design
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: This course will focus on two- or three-dimensional projects in a special topics area. Emphasis is on individual expression. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
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ARTS 2313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Computer Graphics Design I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: Introduction to the computer as an art tool with emphasis on design principles and visual communication or ideas. Course will include exposure to basic computer graphic technology including computer illustration and electronic imaging techniques. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015126
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ARTS 2314 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Computer Graphics Design II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2313.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Computer Graphics Design I. Students will further explore advanced design problems through continued experimentation with computer graphics techniques. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015126
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ARTS 2316 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Painting I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: This studio course stresses fundamental concepts of painting with acrylics and oils. Emphasis is on painting from still life, models, and the imagination. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085226
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ARTS 2317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Painting II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2316.
Course Description: This course continues Arts 2316. Emphasis is on individual expression. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085226
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ARTS 2323 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Drawing III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 1317. Arts 1311, Arts 1312 and Arts 1316 are recommended for Art Majors.
Course Description: This course covers the analytic and expressive drawing of the human figure. Movement and volume are stressed. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055326
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ARTS 2324 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Drawing IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2323, sophomore standing, or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course continues Arts 2323. Emphasis is on individual expression. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055326
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ARTS 2326 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Sculpture I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: Various sculptural approaches are explored. Different media and techniques are used. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007095126
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ARTS 2327 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Sculpture II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2326.
Course Description: This course continues Arts 2326. Emphasis is on individual expression. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007095126
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ARTS 2333 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Printmaking I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: Basic printmaking processes are introduced. Included are planographic, intaglio, stencil and relief processes. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007105126
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ARTS 2334 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, RLC.
Printmaking II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2333.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Printmaking I. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007105126
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ARTS 2346 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Ceramics I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: This course focuses on the building of pottery forms by coil, slab, and use of the wheel. Glazing and firing are also included. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007115126
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ARTS 2347 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Ceramics II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2346 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Glaze technology is studied. Advanced problems in the creation of artistic and practical ceramic ware. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007115126
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ARTS 2348 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Digital Art I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, ARTS 1311 and ARTS 1316.
Course Description: Studio art course that explores the potential of the computer hardware and software media for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts. (2 Lec, 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004025226
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ARTS 2349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Digital Art II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2348.
Course Description: Studio art course that continues the exploration of the computer hardware and software media for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004025226
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ARTS 2356 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Photography I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: Creative use of the camera is studied. Photosensitive materials are examined as a means of making expressive graphic images. Emphasis is on black and white processing and printing techniques, but the course may include digital and alternative processes. At some campuses the student may register for either ARTS 2356 or COMM 1318, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055126
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ARTS 2366 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Watercolor I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Course Description: This course explores studio techniques in water base media. Emphasis is placed on exploration of a variety of modes and techniques as a means to original expression. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085326
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ARTS 2367 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC.
Watercolor II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2366.
Course Description: This course continues the development of skills in water base media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085326
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