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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AR 101 Art in the Western World 3 CR
Explores ideas and arts of cultures that initiate and develop into the Western tradition. Includes an analysis of the basic characteristics of the art and architecture of these eras in the context of general cultural trends.
AR 104 American Art: Colonial to Modern 3 CR
Covers the ideas and ideals in American art in reference to the European mainstream. Emphasis is on styles and forms of the American environment and experience that constitute the characteristic tradition in painting, sculpture and architecture.
AR 110 Design: Visual Organization 3 CR
Investigates the compositional elements of art structure. Principles and elements of two-dimensional design line, shape, value, texture and space are examined, with emphasis on the visual communication of ideas.
AR 111 Design: Color 3 CR
Design principles are explored through the investigation of color interaction and color theory. Emphasis is on pigment mixing and the control of intervals of value, chroma and intensity. Prerequisite: AR 110
AR 112 Three-Dimensional Design 3 CR
Explores ideas dealing with mass, volume and planes in space using various materials. Prerequisite: AR 110
AR 114 Digital Design Basics 3 CR
An introduction and exploration of primary graphic design programs concentrating on Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Basic design concepts are explored in assignments, ensuring a basic understanding of the technological tools of design.
AR 117 Computers in Fashion
This course is an introduction to the use of computers and software in the basic process of designing fashion and accessories. This is an introductory class designed to teach students how to create fashion designs and presentations on the Macintosh computer. An introduction to Photoshop and Illustrator is part of the course.
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