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  Course Credit Hours (Contact Hours)
    ARTS 151 , PHOTOGRAPHY I 3 (6)
  An introduction to the fundamentals of black and white photography. The student will acquire the basic skills necessary to understand and operate a 35mm camera, develop film, and make photographic print from negatives. Students will be expected to learn how to properly present their work. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 152 , PHOTOGRAPHY II 3 (6)
  Photography II is a continuation in the Photography sequence. The student will continue the use of a 35mm camera and explore additional printing and post printing techniques. The relationship between the subject and the lighting of the subject will be stressed with an emphasis on the development of visual awarness. Medium format cameras will be introduced and applied. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 151 , or PHTG 151
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 157 , ARTS AND CRAFTS 3 (4)
  An introduction to various methods and materials for creating art and their application in the elemetary classroom. Laboratory Required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 158 , PRINTMAKING 3 (6)
  An introduction to the techniques of woodcut, etching, silkscreen, and related processes. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 161 , DRAWING I 3 (6)
  An introduction to the fundamentals of drawing from observation through the use of various methods, materials, and subjects. Emphasis on black and white media. Laboratory required. (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 162 , DRAWING II 3 (6)
  Continued exploration of drawing problems and techniques, with emphasis on personal solutions. Color media used. Laboratory required . (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 161 and ARTS 165 , or ARTS 155 and ARTS 161 , or ART 151 and ART 152 and ARTS 155 , or ART 150 and ARTS 161 , or ART 151 and ART 152 and ARTS 165 , or ART 150 and ART 151 and ART 152
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 165 , TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3 (6)
  An introduction to the visual organization of design elements in two dimensional art and design. Laboratory required. (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 167 , THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3 (6)
  A study of the elements of three-dimensional visual design and fine art and their application in creative expression. Recommended for students taking Ceramics or Sculpture, as well as, students with no previous experience. Laboratory required. (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 171 , PAINTING I 3 (6)
  An introduction to the materials and techniques of painting, with emphasis on the use of color and composition. Laboratory required. (IN1,IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 161 and ARTS 165 , or ART 151 and ART 161
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 172 , PAINTING II 3 (6)
  A continued exploration of problems from various sources, with emphasis on developing personal solutions. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 171
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 181 , CERAMICS I 3 (6)
  An introduction to working with clay in both hand building and wheel methods, including surface decoration and glazing. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 182 , CERAMICS II 3 (6)
  Advanced techniques in both hand building and wheel methods, including surface decoration and glazing. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 181 , or ART 285
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 185 , SCULPTURE 3 (6)
  An introduction to the materials and techniques of wood, plaster, and clay sculpture. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 196 , EARLY COLLEGE COMPUTER ART I 1.5 (2)
  An introduction to the elements of two-dimensional art as they are manifested in computer applications. Students will be introduced to the basic principals of visual composition, and learn how to create and modify images using the computer as a creative tool.
Prerequisites: CNSL 101
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 197 , EARLY COLLEGE COMPUTER ART II 1.5 (2)
  A continuation of the Early College Art sequence with a focus on aesthetics and application of design elements according to established principles of design. Student will be introduced to the digital camera and computer enhancement of these images.
Prerequisites: CNSL 101
 
    ARTS 243G , ART HISTORY I 3 (3)
  The chronological development of Western Art and Architecture. Topics include Prehistoric Art, Eqyption Art, Greek and Roman Art, and Medieval Art. Humanities Core Course (C5, IN1, IN3)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 244G , ART HISTORY II 3 (3)
  The chronological development of Western Art and Architecture from the Renaissance and concluding with contemporary western art. Humanities Core Course. (C5, IN1, IN3)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 245G , WORLD ART 3 (3)
  An introduction to art of the non-western world, sampled from Asian, African, Oceanic, Middle Eastern and Mesoamerican history. Topics include representative art forms and traditions, key works and cultural influences shaping art production across regions of the world and eras. Students are also introduced to art vocabulary, concepts and strategies for appreciating world art. Humanities Core Course. (C5, IN1, IN3)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 246 , HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3 (3)
  A survey of the history of Photography including the evolution of technologies, practices, movements, key artists, works and influences. Students are also introduced to art vocabulary, concepts and strategies for appreciating photography in diverse applications, including fine art. Humanities Core Course. (C5 IN1, IN3)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 247 , CRAFTS AS STUDIO ART 3 (6)
  Introduction to a variety of craft media in both functional and non-functional form such as: fibers (weaving, vessel coiling), papermaking, papier mache, book design, and various new craft forms as they develop. Emphasis will be placed on discovery of visual ideas andthemes as they relate to craft art form. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 252 , PHOTOGRAPHY III 3 (6)
  Photography III is a continuation in the Photography sequence. The student will continueto explore the use of medium format. Large format will be introduced and applied. The marriage between the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography will be emphasized. Students will continue to refine printing and post printing techniques. Studio and fieldwork procedures will be explored. Laboratory required. (A special feel will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 152 , or PHTG 152
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 254 , HISTORY OF AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE 3 (3)
  An introductory survey of American architecture through a history of styles, origins, and symbolic themes. Topics include the evolution of housing design, the expression of natinal identity and institutions through design styles, and innovations by key architects, including Jefferson, Sullivan, Wright and others. Special emphasis given to the architectural history of Ohio and its Western Reserve, as well as contemporary landmarks in the region, including local communities. Humanities Core Course. (C5, IN1, IN3)
 
    ARTS 254G , HISTORY OF AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE 3 (3)
  An introductory survey of Americanarchitecture through a history of styles,origins, and symbolic themes. Topics includethe evolution of housing design, theexpression of national identity andinstitutions through design styles, andinnovations by key architects, includingJefferson, Sullivan, Wright and others.Special emphasis given to the architecturalhistory of Ohio and its Western Reserve, aswell as contemporary landmarks in theregion, including local communities.Humanities Core Course. (C5, IN1, IN3)
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 261 , GRAPHIC DESIGN I 3 (6)
  An introduction to the fundamentals of Graphic Design, concentrating on the aesthetics and organization of type and graphic elements ona two-dimensional page. The student will also be exposed to the history and current trends in Graphic Design. Laboratory required.(A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 161 and ARTS 165 , or ART 151 and ART 152 and ART 165 , or ART 162
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 262 , GRAPHIC DESIGN II 3 (6)
  A continuation of the Graphic Design sequence, expanding the students understanding of text, graphic and photographic elements on a two-dimensional page. The use of the computer as a design tool will be discussed and implemented. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 261 , or ART 275
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 263 , GRAPHIC DESIGN III 3 (6)
  A continuation of the Graphic Design sequence, concentrating on pre-press production. The designer's relationship with the service bureau, photographer, pre-press house, and printer will be explored and the use of the computer as an companion in the process will be stressed. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 262 , or ART 276
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 271 , RASTER-BASED IMAGERY COMPUTER ART 3 (6)
  An introduction to the computer and its capabilities for the production of visual images. Students will be introduced to a variety of software programs that produce paint imagery. Students will learn to create, modify, and print these images as well as explore the computer's potential as a creative tool. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 161 and ARTS 165 , or ART 151 and ART 152 and ARTS 165
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 272 , VECTOR-BASED IMAGERY COMPUTER ART 3 (6)
  An introduction to the computer and its capabilities for the production of vector-based images. Students will be introduced to a variety of software programs that produce object imagery. Students will learn how to create, modify, and print the created images as well as expand the computer's potential as a creative tool. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed. (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 161 and ARTS 165 , or ART 255
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 273 , MULTIMEDIA COMPUTER ART 3 (6)
  This course extends the student's understanding of the computer and its abilities to produce interactive imagery. Students will be introduced to a variety of multimedia software programs that produce event-based imagery. Students will create, modify, and output the created images expanding the computer's potential as a creative tool. Output to videotape and CD will be discussed. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 272 , or ART 256 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 274 , WEB DESIGN 3 (6)
  This class is an exploration of Web Design from the artists' view. HTML language as well as WYSIWYG design software will be used to create web pages on the Internet. The computer will be used to produce both simple and complex web pages. Linking, rollovers, frame technology, Java, and other processes will be discussed and utilized. Students will expand their usage of a variety of software programs to assist them in Web production. Laboratory required. (A speical fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 271 , or ART 255
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 275 , DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 3 (6)
  This class is a merging of the photographic and computer technologies. The students will explore the use of the computer and its abilities to produce photographic imagery without the use of traditional means. Digital cameras and scanners will expand the student's ability to create, modify, and produce files suitable for grayscale or four-color printings. Discussions about the legal implications of modified imagery will be discussed in terms of evidentiary and intellectual property issues. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 271 , or PHTG 151 , or ART 255 , or PHTO 151 , or ARTS 151
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 276 , 3-D MODELING AND ANIMATION 3 (6)
  This class is an exploration of three-dimensional modeling and animation. Students will be introduced to select software that produce vector and fractal based objects. The computer will be used to create and/or modify primitives, apply surface textures, control lighting, and camera position. The students will also learn how to animate the resulting objects and create environments. The class will expand their understanding of the computer's potential as a creative tool. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 271 , or ART 255
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 277G , TYPOGRAPHY 3 (6)
  An introduction to type as a graphic element concentrating on the aesthetics of type as a graphic element on a two-dimensional page.The student will also be exposed to the history of font and type design. The student will be encouraged to use typography as an expressive medium. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prequisite:ARTS 161 and ARTS 165 or divisional approvaland previous or concurrent enrollment in ARTS 271. (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 161 and ARTS 165 , or ART 162 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 285 , PORTFOLIO 1 (3)
  A capstone course to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate skills and concepts learned in the art curriculum. Laboratory required. Prerequisites: Second year standing and completion of at least 20 semester hours in the art curriculum. (IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: CNSL 101
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 287 , WORK-BASED LEARNING I 1 (1)
  This course provides supervised work experience with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by college personnel. Course will be graded on the S/U basis. Prerequisites: A student must be pursuing an approved program at LCCC; have completed 15 semester hours with a minimum of six semester hours in thediscipline of placement; have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the discipline and a 2.0 overall GPA; and have divisional approval.
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 290 , LIFE DRAWING/SPECIAL TOPICS 3 (6)
  Drawing focused on the human figure. Study of the figure in motion (gesture), anatomy and in longer poses. Students will work from nude models, students under the age of 18 must get parental permission to register for the class. Laboratory required.
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 297 , NON-LINEAR EDITING 3 (5)
  This class is an exploration of non-linear video and digital sound editing. Students will be introduced to a variety of video editing and sound editing software programs and techniques. They will be expected tocapture, edit, and create a series of time-based assignments as well as expanding theuse of the computer as a creative tool. Conversion of analog to digital information will be explored. Production procedures will be emphasized. This course is cross-listed as TCMN 291. Prerequisites: ARTS 271 or 272 or TCMN 177 or instructor's permission.
Prerequisites: ARTS 271 , or ARTS 272 , or TCMN 177 , or Divisional approval required
  Offered: Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 298 , WEB DESIGN II 3 (6)
  This class is a continuation of the development of Web Design from the designer's view. HTML language as well as WYSIWYG design software will be used to create web pages on the Internet. The computer will be used to produce both simple and complex web pages. Server side applications, Javascript, CSS, hosting, and other processes will be discussed and utilized. Students will expand their usage of a variety of software programs to assist them in Web production. (A special fee will be assessed.)(IN1, IN2)
Prerequisites: ARTS 274
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year
 
    ARTS 299 , INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES IN ART 1 (1)
  An in-depth study of areas in art through discussion and/or individual research, reading, writing and studio production.Topics will vary. Repeatable up to a total of four (4) credit hours.
Prerequisites: Divisional approval required
  Offered: Fall Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year , Spring Semester 2009-2010 Academic Year