NCSSM COURSE CAtAlOG - North Carolina School of Science and ...

Designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students, this course
teaches the basics of handbuilding and wheelthrowing earthenware and
stoneware clays, and includes glaze composition and kiln firing. Repeatable for
credit.
AR306 Photography
One trimester
Credit: One unit additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Two periods per week.
Students learn how to use 35 mm film cameras, how to develop their own film,
and how to make photographic prints on paper. This class utilizes in-class
demonstrations, instructor-assisted darkroom work, and independent student
work so that students become confident in their abilities in conceiving and
executing photographic prints. This course is primarily black-and-white film
based photography. Repeatable for credit.
AR308 Graphic and Media Design
One trimester
Credit: One unit additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Three periods per week.
The course aims to develop an understanding of good design. The assignments
include web design, illustration, animation, and media art. This class involves inclass
demonstrations and supervised work sessions as well as out-of-class work.
Students assemble a portfolio of their work on CD in order to complete this
course. Repeatable for credit.
AR312 Acrylic Painting
One trimester
Credit: One unit additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Three periods per week.
The course cultivates students’ interest and appreciation for acrylic painting. The
subjects include still life, landscape, and portrait acrylic painting, as well as art
theory and appreciation. This course involves in-class demonstrations and
supervised work sessions as well as out-of-class work. Students assemble a
portfolio of their completed work. Repeatable for credit.
AR314 Oil Painting
One trimester
Credit: One unit additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Three periods per week.
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