2021 - 2022 Catalog
Course Descriptions for ARTC
Course Number: ARTC 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Digital Imaging I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: ARTC 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Graphic design with emphasis on the visual communication design process. Topics include basic terminology and graphic design principles. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Basic Graphic Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Graphic design with emphasis on the visual communication design process. Topics include basic terminology and graphic design principles. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ARTC 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: ARTC 1302.
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Digital Publishing I
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: ARTC 1302.
Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: ARTC 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC
Course Description: Creation of projects in art direction for advertising graphic campaigns for products, services, or ideas. Topics include all campaign procedures from initial research and creative strategy to final execution and presentation of a comprehensive project. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC
Course Title: Art Direction I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Creation of projects in art direction for advertising graphic campaigns for products, services, or ideas. Topics include all campaign procedures from initial research and creative strategy to final execution and presentation of a comprehensive project. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ARTC 1353 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Use of the tools and transformation options of an industry-standard vector drawing program to create complex illustrations or drawings. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Computer Illustration
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Use of the tools and transformation options of an industry-standard vector drawing program to create complex illustrations or drawings. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ARTC 1359 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Description: Visual design elements as they relate to new media. Emphasizes aesthetics and visual problem solving such as typographic issues, color management, hierarchy of information, image optimization, and effective layout. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 1459. The student may register for either ARTC 1359 or ARTC 1459 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Visual Design for New Media
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Visual design elements as they relate to new media. Emphasizes aesthetics and visual problem solving such as typographic issues, color management, hierarchy of information, image optimization, and effective layout. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 1459. The student may register for either ARTC 1359 or ARTC 1459 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ARTC 1392 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, NLC
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, NLC
Course Title: Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: ARTC 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: ARTC 1302.
Course Description: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Digital Imaging II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: ARTC 1302.
Course Description: 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.)
Course Number: ARTC 2317 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC
Course Description: Exploration of typographic design including computer generated letterforms as elements of design. Includes theory and techniques of traditional, contemporary, and experimental typography. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC
Course Title: Typographic Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Exploration of typographic design including computer generated letterforms as elements of design. Includes theory and techniques of traditional, contemporary, and experimental typography. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: ARTC 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Advanced standing or instructor approval.
Course Description: Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods based on the student's specific area of study. 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Portfolio Development for Graphic Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Advanced standing or instructor approval.
Course Description: Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods based on the student's specific area of study. 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.)
Course Number: ARTC 2388 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: 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. An internship may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. (15 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, NLC
Course Title: Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: 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. An internship may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. (15 Ext.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.