2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community CollegeART 291 Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisites: ART 290, ART 170. Focuson artwork creation and digitalmanipulation of photographic images.Use of Macintosh computers, AdobeIllustrator, and Adobe Photoshop forfamiliarity with basic tools used ingraphic design and digital imaging.Includes design skills, including line,shape, form, volume, and color. Projectsfocus on logo creation, image correctionand adjustment, combining imagery,color correction, etc. Discussion anddemonstration of traditional printingtechnology (offset lithography) throughclass discussion and field trips. Review oflegal issues related to digital imagery andfreelance design.ART 292 Graphic Designfor the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisites: ART 291, ART 180. Webpage development on Macintoshplatform, using MacromediaDreamweaver and Macromedia Flash.Topics include conceptualization anddesign of well-designed site, use of lineart and photographs, routinemaintenance of site, etc. Continuation ofstudent design studies, applying graphicconcepts to interactive Web. Coverage ofWeb animation, including animated GIFsand Flash presentations.ART 293 Video Production andPortfolio Development . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisite: ART 292. Focus on nonlineardigital video editing. Use of Macintoshcomputers, Apple iMovie, and Final CutPro to cover traditional vs. digital video,video formats, inputting methods, editingmethods, and output to both videotapeand DVD. Application of 2-dimensionalgraphic design concepts and techniquesto time-based video production.ART 294 3D Modeling andAnimation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisites: ART 293, ART 285. Focuson computer-based 3D modeling andanimation. Use of Macintosh computersand NewTek's Light Wave or Maya tocover modeling using basic forms such ascubes and spheres. Transition intomodeling more complicated forms,including surface effects, and animationin a virtual 3D environment. Concludeswith student production of short animatedpresentation on videotape of DVD.ART 295 Topics: Advanced Sculpture . .3Prerequisites: ART 288. Advanced courseon contract individual study basis to gaingreater expertise in sculpture. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.ART 296 Topics: AdvancedJewelry Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisites: ART 287. Advanced courseon contract individual study basis to gaingreater expertise in jewelry making.Course fulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.ART 297 Topics: Advanced Ceramics . .3Prerequisites: ART 136. Advanced courseon contract individual study basis to gaingreater expertise in ceramics. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.ART 289 Advanced Metalsmithing . . .3Prerequisite: ART 286. Advanced courseon contract individual study basis to gaingreater expertise in metalsmithing.ART 299 Special Problems inStudio Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisite: ASMNT INS. Advanced studyin studio art discipline. Projectspredetermined through interview withinstructor, completed during studiotimes offered in discipline. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.BIOLOGYBIO 100 Introductory Biology . . . . . . .3Introduction to biology, the science oflife. Includes origin and nature of life,from simplest single-celled forms tocomplex plants and animals and humanbeings. Appreciation of diversity andunity in living world, by studying formand organization of bacteria and othercells to specialization of structures inhuman body. Course fulfills A.A.S. andA.A. general education requirement.BIO 101 General Biology I . . . . . . . . .3Basic principles of plant and animalbiology, including cell biology,biochemistry, energetics, genetics,evolution, and ecology. Appreciation ofscientific method in general andbiological methodology in particular.Corequisite: BIO 103. Course fulfillsA.A.S. and A.A. general educationrequirement.BIO 102 General Biology II . . . . . . . .3Prerequisites: BIO 101, BIO 103.Continuation of General Biology I.Emphasis on botany, zoology, animalsystems, behavior, taxonomy.Corequisite: BIO 104. Course fulfillsA.A.S. and A.A. general educationrequirement.BIO 103 General BiologyLaboratory I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Emphasis on use of methodologiestypical of biological studies. Subjectscomplement topics covered in BIO 101.Corequisite: BIO 101. Course fulfillsA.A.S. and A.A. general educationrequirement.BIO 104 General BiologyLaboratory II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisites: BIO 103, BIO 101.Continuation of BIO 103, featuringlaboratory and field activities thatcomplement studies in lecture course.Corequisite: BIO 102. Course fulfillsA.A.S. and A.A. general educationrequirement.BIO 110 Human Biology . . . . . . . . . . .3Survey of human body structure andfunction for non-science major. Study ofall organ systems of body along withcurrent topics in human biology. Coursefulfills A.A.S. and A.A. generaleducation requirement.BIO 113 Human Biology Laboratory . .1Use of models, specimens, andinvestigative activities to enhance study ofhuman organism. Course fulfills A.A.S.and A.A. general educationrequirement.BIO 120 Introduction to Ecology . . . . .3Explores structure and function ofecosystems. Study of general ecologicalprinciples in context of current problemsin world's ecosystems. (For non-sciencemajors.) Course fulfills A.A.S. and A.A.general education requirement.Spring.BIO 122 Environmental Science . . . . .3Study of biological and physicalcharacteristics and principles of nature.Deals with diverse topics such asecology, endangered species, pollution,meteorology, earth studies, populations,etc. Occasional guest speakers or fieldtrips included. Course fulfills A.A.S. andA.A. general education requirement.112