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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMMERCIAL ART • COMMUNICATION STUDIES
developing effective teaching strategies, play-oriented
curriculum planning based upon observation and
assessment, discipline and guidance techniques,
cooperative relationships with staff and families,
professional ethics and assessment of one’s own
professional competence. Current (within a year)
medical verification of absence of tuberculosis (TB).
CHDV 220 THE MENTOR TEACHER/ADULT
SUPERVISION
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. CSU. (Prerequisites:
CHDV 106 and CHDV 100, or equivalent, with a grade
of “C” or better.)
A study of the methods and principles of supervising
adults in early childhood programs. Emphasis is placed
on the role of experienced classroom teachers/
supervisors who function as Mentors to teachers while
simultaneously addressing the needs of children,
parents and other staff.
CHDV 239 ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN’S
PROGRAMS I
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. [Prerequisite:
Completion of the State Department of Health required
core courses (CHDV 106 and CHDV 100 or equivalent.)
Currently working in the field recommended.]
This course focuses on funding, licensing, planning,
organizing, and managing a variety of programs for
young children. The administrator’s role, site
development, on-going organization, and working with
the parents and volunteers explored. This course is
designed to fulfill three of the six semester units of
administration required for the site supervisor permit.
CHDV 240 ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN’S
PROGRAMS II
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. [Prerequisite:
Completion of the State Department of Health required
core courses (CHDV 106 and CHDV 100 or equivalent.)
Currently working in the field recommended.]
This course explores the human relations aspect of
administering children’s programs. The emphasis will be
placed on leadership styles, communication strategies,
and promoting a positive climate for staff and children.
This course is designed to fulfill three of the six
semester units of administration required for the Site
Supervisor Permit.
COMMERCIAL ART
CART 71 SURVEY OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS
STUDIO
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. (No prerequisite). This course may be taken
four times.
This course will introduce students to industry standard
software packages used in visual communications.
Students will be instructed on the basic use of draw,
paint/photo, layout, multimedia, web and digital video
applications. Topics covered include: Operating systems
basics, drawing and painting on the computer, digitizing
and editing sound and video and designing for
interactivity.
CART 133 DIGITAL IMAGING
Units: 3.0 – 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU. (No prerequisite. Recommended
preparation ART 112 or ART 113). This course may be
taken two times.
An introductory course that explores a fine arts
approach to computer generated imaging using Adobe
Photoshop. See cross-listing for ART 133.
CART 134 THE ART OF WEB DESIGN
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU. (No prerequisite). This course may be
taken four times.
An overview of most current industry standard software
used for creating web pages. This course does not focus
on HTML or scripting language but is focused on the
development effective communications design. See
cross-listing for ART 134.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Communication Studies is an expansive field which
aims to: (1) analyze, understand, and facilitate effective
expression of organized thought, and (2) facilitate
successful interaction with self, others, society and the
world. Skills developed within this field are readily
applicable in daily life. A bachelor’s degree in
Communication Studies offers pathways to careers in
law, education, government, public relations and
advertising, arts and entertainment, social and human
services, international relations and negotiations. The
Communication Studies Program features an advanced
Communication Center, located on the 2 nd floor of the
Performing Arts Center, Room 54-213. The center is
available to help with the development and delivery of
oral presentations from research, outlining and delivery,
to visual aids including PowerPoint presentations.
164 2012-2013 Victor Valley College Catalog