Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

line, place, value, mass, and shape. Composition will be aconsideration at all times. (Prerequisite: FA 101 with a gradeof “C” or higher)VRTS 220 Painting II 2-4-4This course involves further development of skills andconcepts covered in FA 120 (Introduction to Oil Painting)while emphasizing individual expression within theparameters of structured studio projects. This course isintended to advance the student's understanding of visualorganization and design through the development of apersonal painting vocabulary. (Prerequisite: FA 120)VRTS 230 Photography II 2-4-4This course is designed to help the student who has basicblack and white exposure and development skills to furtherher/his understanding of the principles and techniques ofphotography. Assignments will focus on both technical andaesthetic concerns. In-class critiques will provide feedback onstudents' work. Students should expect to provide their own35mm camera and flash. (Prerequisite: FA 130 with a gradeof “C” or higher)VRTS 235 Ceramics II 2-4-4In this second level of ceramics, students will be asked todevelop a body of artwork that reflects a growingunderstanding of building techniques and surface treatment.The development of personal direction and an individualartistic voice will be stressed. Projects will be concept driven,expecting students to be able to visually and verballydemonstrate the intent of the work. Focused time on thepotter's wheel will open up a new creative tool, and begin adialogue on design and function. Students will have theopportunity to explore how a variety of kilns operate andlearn to create a glaze from raw materials. (Prerequisite: FA135 with a grade of “C” or higher)VRTS 290 Visual Arts Capstone Practicum 1-0-1A capstone experience in which students will create anindependent body of work and demonstrate their ability,present it in a professional manner, document the artworkphotographically, curate their exhibition, and write theirArtist Statement. The work from the Capstone Exhibition willalso be included in the student's Program Exit Portfolio. Thestudent will select a member of the Visual Arts faculty tooversee the student's capstone progress through weeklyscheduled critiques, demonstrations, and discussions.Emphasis will be on the marriage of conceptual content withtechnical competence in the selected mediums.(Prerequisite: Successful completion of 52 credit hours in theVisual Arts degree program and permission of theDepartment Head of the Visual Arts program)8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 59