121 ART 121 DRAWING I (3 CR.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. ENF 2 Requisite. Variable hours per week.
121 ART 121 DRAWING I (3 CR.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. ENF 2 Requisite. Variable hours per week.
122 ART 122 DRAWING II (3 CR.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Prerequisite for ART 122 is ART 121.
122 ART 122 DRAWING II (3 CR.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Prerequisite for ART 122 is ART 121.
122 ART 122 DRAWING II (3 CR.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Prerequisite for ART 122 is ART 121.
122 ART 122 DRAWING II (3 CR.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Prerequisite for ART 122 is ART 121.
125 ART 125 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (3 CR.) Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
125 ART 125 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (3 CR.) Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
125 ART 125 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (3 CR.) Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
125 ART 125 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (3 CR.) Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
180 ART 180 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3 CR.) Provides a working introduction to computer-based electronic technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore creative potential of the new electronic media environment. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
241 ART 241 PAINTING I (3 CR.) Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. ENF 3 Requisite and ART 122 or divisional approval Pre-requisite.
241 ART 241 PAINTING I (3 CR.) Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. ENF 3 Requisite and ART 122 or divisional approval Pre-requisite.
242 ART 242 PAINTING II (3 CR.) Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. ART 241 Pre-requisite.
242 ART 242 PAINTING II (3 CR.) Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. ART 241 Pre-requisite.
101 ASL 101 – American Sign Language I (3-4 crs.) Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
101 ASL 101 – American Sign Language I (3-4 crs.) Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
101 ASL 101 – American Sign Language I (3-4 crs.) Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
101 ASL 101 – American Sign Language I (3-4 crs.) Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
102 ASL 102 – American Sign Language II (3-4 crs.) Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
102 ASL 102 – American Sign Language II (3-4 crs.) Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
125 ASL 125 – HISTORY & CULTURE OF THE DEAF COMMUNITY (3 cr.) Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf Culture, including educational and legal issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
125 ASL 125 – HISTORY & CULTURE OF THE DEAF COMMUNITY (3 cr.) Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf Culture, including educational and legal issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
101 AST 101 KEYBOARDING I (3 CR.) Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
101 AST 101 KEYBOARDING I (2 CR.) Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
102 AST 102 – KEYBOARDING II (3 Crs) – Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy. Prerequisite AST 101. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 104) may be required. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
107 AST 107 EDITING/PROOFREADING SKILLS (3 CR.) Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers spelling, grammar, dictation and punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
107 AST 107 EDITING/PROOFREADING SKILLS (3 CR.) Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers spelling, grammar, dictation and punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
117 AST 117 – KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTER USE (1 Cr) – Teaches the alphabetic keyboard and 10-key pad. Develops correct keying techniques. Lecture 1 hour per week.
137 AST 137 RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Teaches filing procedures for hard copy, electronic, and micrographic systems. Identifies equipment, supplies, and solutions to records management problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
137 AST 137 RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Teaches filing procedures for hard copy, electronic, and micrographic systems. Identifies equipment, supplies, and solutions to records management problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
141 AST 141 WORD PROCESSING I (WP FOR WINDOWS) (3 CR.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite – Basic keyboarding skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
141 AST 141 WORD PROCESSING I (WP FOR WINDOWS) (3 CR.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite – Basic keyboarding skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
141 AST 141 WORD PROCESSING I (WP FOR WINDOWS) (3 CR.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite – Basic keyboarding skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
150 AST 150 DESKTOP PUBLISHING I (SPECIFY SOFTWARE) (1 CR.) Presents desktop publishing features including page layout and design, font selection, and use of graphic images. Lecture 1 hour per week. Students must have the Microsoft Ofice Suite loaded on their computer.
150 AST 150 DESKTOP PUBLISHING I (SPECIFY SOFTWARE) (1 CR.) Presents desktop publishing features including page layout and design, font selection, and use of graphic images. Lecture 1 hour per week. Students must have the Microsoft Ofice Suite loaded on their computer.
155 AST 155 – INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (OUTLOOK) (1 Cr) – Teaches desktop information management to organize schedules through the calendar. Students learn how to manage electronic messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and files. Students prepare for Core Microsoft Outlook MOUS Exam. Software used will be Microsoft Outlook 2010. Lecture 1 hour per week.
155 AST 155 – INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (OUTLOOK) (1 Cr) – Teaches desktop information management to organize schedules through the calendar. Students learn how to manage electronic messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and files. Students prepare for Core Microsoft Outlook MOUS Exam. Software used will be Microsoft Outlook 2010. Lecture 1 hour per week.
160 AST 160 – LEARNING THE INTERNET FOR BUSINESS (1 Cr) – Introduces students to basic Internet terminology and services including e-mail, www browsing, search engines, and other services. Provides an introduction to electronic commerce in an office environment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
160 AST 160 – LEARNING THE INTERNET FOR BUSINESS (1 Cr) – Introduces students to basic Internet terminology and services including e-mail, www browsing, search engines, and other services. Provides an introduction to electronic commerce in an office environment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
205 AST 205 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS ( 3 CR.) Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials. Lecture 3 hours per week.
215 AST 215 – MEDICAL KEYBOARDING (3 Crs) – Develops decision-making skills, speed, and accuracy in preparation of medical documents with emphasis on meeting office requirements. Prerequisite AST 102 or AST 141. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 216) may be required. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
215 AST 215 – MEDICAL KEYBOARDING (3 Crs) – Develops decision-making skills, speed, and accuracy in preparation of medical documents with emphasis on meeting office requirements. Prerequisite AST 102 or AST 141. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 216) may be required. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
236 AST 236 SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches specialized integrated software applications on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards. Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 237) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
236 AST 236 SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches specialized integrated software applications on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards. Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 237) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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