Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Complementary (Continued)
360-E2A-LA
Behind the Camera: Photo
(Complementary course - not open to Creative Arts
students)
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and
techniques of photography. Taking photographs, developing
black-and-white film, and making enlargements will be
covered in detail. The course includes lectures,
demonstrations and practice sessions both in the classroom
and in the darkroom.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
360-E2C-LA
Introduction to Studio Art
(Complementary course - not open to Creative Arts
students)
This course is designed to introduce students to some
practices in studio/fine arts production. Students will
acquire a basic competency in several areas of study.
There will be practical exercises which will cover
techniques in both 2D and 3D traditions: drawing,
modeling, carving/printing and assemblage will be
included. Students will learn to work with varied
materials such as pencil, pastels, paper, plasticine and
clay.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
360-E2D-LA
Writing about Music
(Complementary course - open to all students)
In this course, students will identify and react to the basic
elements of music: melody, harmony and rhythm, and they
will learn to provide critical commentary on musical trends.
Students will understand how musical styles influence or
reflect artistic, historical or social developments.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
360-E2E-LA
Modern Art: Concepts and Practices
(Complementary course -not open to Creative Arts
students)
The art of our century is different in many ways from the
art of the past. These differences are the source of
aesthetic pleasure for some, and bewilderment for
others. What is modern art, and how is it made? Using a
mixture of art making, art history and art theory,
students will gain access to the principal ideas and
techniques of modern art.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
360-E2F-LA
Behind the Camera: TV Studio
(Complementary course - not open to Creative Arts
students)
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals
of television, stressing teamwork and studio production.
After learning the basic technical aspects of television
production, students will proceed with the production of
their own T.V. material.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
360-E2G-LA
2D Computer Animation Workshop
(Complementary course - not open to Creative Arts
students)
Students are introduced to basic techniques of computer
animation using desktop-based software such as
MacroMedia’s Flash. Upon completion, students will be able
to demonstrate competence with Vector and Paint-based 2-
D graphics production; produce animation sequences using
a range of animation techniques; complete a short
animated work illustrating skills acquired during the course;
and incorporate sound and other multimedia elements into
a presentation.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
360-E2H-LA
Creative Imaging with Photoshop
(Complementary course - not open to Creative Arts
students)
This course is designed as a general introduction to the
image editing software known as Adobe Photoshop. It is a
hands-on computer workshop teaching the fundamental
tools and techniques of 2D image manipulation. This course
is geared toward students who want the basics on editing,
creating and manipulating images. Students will learn how
to scan images, use selection tools, work with layers, use
paint and retouching tools, and deal with masks, filters,
objects, text and colour. Resolution concepts, managing file
formats and preparing files for output will be introduced.
Students will be able to produce basic artwork containing
multiple images, text and effects. Assignments will be single
page image documents such as posters, flyers and cards. An
emphasis will be placed on developing unique imagery and
visual idiom, while integrating digital technology.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
360-E2J-LA
Creative Writing
(Complementary course - open to all students)
This course is designed for students who have a special
interest in creative writing. Students will learn to recognize
what makes good writing good, whether it is poetry, fiction,
plays, or essays. Students will complete various writing task
and learn to critique their efforts and those of their peers.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00