North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13
ART 103 ART APPRECIATION 3(3-0-0) This course is designed for non-art majors wishing to understand the techniques, materials and criteria artists use in making art. Students will learn to look critically at a work of art, discuss the work and understand how it relates to works of art from the past. ART 105 ART HISTORY I (F) 3(3-0-0) An introduction to painting, sculpture and architecture from prehistoric to Medieval times. Art forms are examined both for individual qualities and for the way they exemplify changes in Western cultural patterns. GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities ART 106 ART HISTORY II (W) 3 (3-0-0) A survey of the history of art including architecture, painting, sculpture, fine craft, performance art, video th th and digital art and the decorative arts from the 14 century through the early 20 century. Students will place the arts within the context of world geography, history, politics and religion to understand the relevance of art to contemporary life. GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities ART 109 BASIC DRAWING & COMPOSITION (F,W) 3(3-0-0) An introduction to the techniques of drawing with various black and white media, including their use in the manipulation of the elements of composition in both representational and non-objective art. ART 112 WATERCOLORS I (F) 3(3-0-0) A course introducing the techniques and approaches of watercolor painting. Pictorial and nonrepresentational compositions are explored, focusing on color, value and basic skills for successful watercolor renderings. ART 114 OIL PAINTING (F) 3(3-0-0) This is an introduction to the medium of oil paint. Students will explore a wide range of techniques, styles, color theory, and methods. ART 115 HISTORY OF NON-WESTERN ART 3(3-0-0) An introduction to painting, sculpture and architecture from prehistoric to contemporary times in the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Americas. The production of artwork and architecture is examined in an effort to explain their aesthetic qualities, as well as the stories they tell of the cultures and peoples that produced them. GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities ART 116 THE HISTORY OF INTERIORS 3(3-0-0) The study of the most successful and innovative uses of interior space through the ages. ART 117 HISTORY OF MODERN ART st The study of Modern Art from Cubism through the 21 century
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ART 118 OIL PAINTING II (W) 3(3-0-0) Presents the fundamental principles and techniques of painting. Integration of drawing and design concepts are emphasized. Students work exclusively with the medium of oil paint. PREREQUISITE: ART 114 ART 120 ARTS FOR EDUCATORS (F) 3(3-0-0) Designed to provide prospective educators the opportunity to explore the role of studio art in the classroom by developing and presenting art projects that engage students with artistic interpretation or relevant subjects such as science or history.
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