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Key to Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit |
Course Descriptions by Curriculum
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Humanities | | | | AT-200 | | ART DRAWING I | | The purpose of this course is to teach the necessary skills and techniques in drawing. The various media relating to the drawing field will be explored. The student will study and practice the visual elements of composition.(C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-201 | | ART DRAWING II | | A continuation of AT 200 with special emphasis on experimental and independent development. Investigation of new materials and methods is included. Prerequisite: AT 200 or permission of the instructor. (C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-210 | | PAINTING I | | The purpose of this course is to develop the students inner resources and sensitives in the visual arts. In addition to a concentration on such basics as color theory, elements of composition, and experiments in mixed media, the student will be encouraged to extend his scope of aesthetic and critical judgments about art in general. Some previous art experience is helpful but not necessary. (C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-211 | | PAINTING WORKSHOP | | This course addresses the essential methods and techniques involved in producinga painting. Emphasis is on experimental and independent development. (C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-213 | | INTRO TO WATERCOLOR PAINTING | | This course will introduce the student to watercolor painting with an emphasis on the fundamentals of composition, value and color relationships. Students will learn to control the medium of watercolor and produce watercolor paintings. This will be achieved in the spirit of individual growth and the development of each students style. | | | | AT-220 | | PHOTOGRAPHY I | | This course is a basic introduction to photography. The student will learn about camera operation, lenses, meters, lighting, black and white film development, and print making. Assignments will be given; group discussions and darkroom work will be the main concern of the class. Lab fee. Single lens manual 35mm camera required. (S) (cycles) | | | | AT-221 | | PHOTOGRAPHY II | | This course is for the student who has a basic understanding of the medium (camera use, B&W film development, and print making). The class will cover advanced camera work and print making, traditions, and concerns in photography and projects related to expanding the picture makers visual vocabulary. Lab fee. Single lens manual 35mm camera required. (S) (cycles) | | | | AT-222 | | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | | AT 222 Digital Photography (S) (2,2) This course is an introduction to digital imaging as it relates to photographic practice and theory. Through creative assignments that emphasize technical skills and conceptual development, students will learn basic digital image mani- pulation, input and output strategies using digital cameras and creative camera controls. Students must have their own digital camera (four mega-pixel minimum) with adjustable exposure and focus. | | | | AT-230 | | DESIGN I | | This is an introductory foundation course dealing with basic principles and elements of design. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored. (C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-232 | | EXPLORTRY ART CASTNG | | The students will learn foundry techniques such as melting and molding in gas and electric furnaces. They will cast projects using processes such as green sand molding, investment casting, and newer processes such as the evaporation casting process. Prerequisite: AT 230 or permission of instructor. (N) (cycles) | | | | AT-235 | | LETTERING & DESIGN | | The purpose of this course will be to provide an introductory exploration of various styles of calligraphy (lettering). Emphasis will be placed on traditional techniques, tools, and styles of lettering, as well as newer concepts, materials, and techniques that are used in contemporary society. (C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-250 | | FABRIC PRINTING | | An introductory course to acquaint beginning students with the various techniques of fabric printing. Resists, bound resists and secondary printing methods will be covered using both dyes and pigments. (S, C) (cycles) | | | | AT-251 | | TEXTILES | | This introductory course to the survey of fibers will cover textile terminology, regulation, natural and man-made fibers, their respective production processes, characteristics, use, and care. Yarn types, methods of fabric construction, and woven fabric patterns commonly found in the field will also be explored. (C) (cycles) | | | | AT-252 | | DESIGN IN FIBERS | | Students will explore both hand and loom control techniques of weaving using both traditional and contemporary adaptations. Yarn construction and its inherent texture, constructed texture, color, and presentation methods will be given consideration.(C) (cycles) | | | | AT-255 | | JEWELRY | | An introductory course in the ancient art of jewelry making for students with little or no background in art. Students will learn to fashion various metals into a well-designed piece of jewelry. Emphasis will be placed on the research and exploration of problems of design and the solutions and techniques necessary to execute well-fashioned ornaments. (C) (cycles) | | | | AT-256 | | APPLIED JEWELRY TECHNIQUES | | Students will gain an historical perspective of jewelry design and develop a discriminating awareness of aesthetics in both commercial and fine jewelry. Advanced studio techniques in fabrication, lost wax casting, forging and commercial repair methods will be explored with an emphasis on individual design. Prerequisite: AT 255 or permission of instructor. (C) (cycles) | | | | AT-260 | | COMPUTER ART AND DESIGN | | A hands-on introductory course using the computer and electronic media as a rich resource for artistic expression. It examines the computers unique capabilities and influence on traditional art forms such as printmaking, painting, photography, film & video, design, performance, and music. Programs include Corel Draw 8, Photoshop 5, and Quark Express. Basic computer knowledge, including Windows and basic keyboarding skills is recommended before taking this course. | | | | AT-263 | | DIGITAL DRAWING and PAINTING | | This course is the digital equivalent of Drawing, Painting. Through the use of the computer software the student will be able to stimulate all of the major artistic media used on a two dimensional surface. While this course is not meant to supplant those traditional art forms, it allows the student to experiment and create without having to purchase costly art supplies. Students will use state of the art equipment and draw and paint using a pressure sensitive tablet. The media form is now being used in the Fine and Graphic Arts and production for motion pictures. | | | | AT-300 | | ART APPRECIATION | | This is an art appreciation course that will attempt to discover the functioning and meaning of art in various forms and purposes. This will be done by delving into the general considerations of art as it pertains to our individual needs for expression: our social need for display, celebration and communication; and our physical needs for utilitarian objects and structures. Such art forms as painting, sculpture, architecture, furniture design, crafts, and commercial art will be examined in this course. (C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-301 | | ART HISTORY I | | A seminar study course of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) from the Stone Age to the Renaissance. (C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-302 | | ART SURVEY POST 1900 | | A seminar study course of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) from the Renaissance to the present. (C, N, S) (cycles) | | | | AT-888 | | EXTERNAL TRANSFER | | CREDIT ACCEPTED FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION FOR WHICH NO COMPARABLE COURSE EXISTS AT ERIE. | | |
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