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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 109 ARTART 221 PRINTMAKINGLecture 2, Lab 3, Units 3This course involves a studio survey in fine art printmaking. Emphasiswill be on historical as well as the technical level of printmakingprocesses including linocut, embossed relief printing, color collagraph,drypoint, etching, and aquatint.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 223 INTERMEDIATE LIFE DRAWINGLecture 2, Lab 3, Units 3A continuation of ART 213, Beginning Life Drawing, this coursewill place emphasis on visualization and consistency of anatomicalrendering from the live model.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: ART 213 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 224 PORTRAITURELecture 2, Lab 3, Units 3This course will emphasize both an historical and a technical study ofanatomy, form, design, and expression of the human head and face.The course will include studies and experiments in applied techniquesfor two-dimensional media as observed from live models. Thematerials and techniques explored in this course may include graphite,charcoal, pen and ink, ink wash, and pastel.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 228 DEVELOPING A PORTFOLIOLecture 1, Lab 1, Units 1.25This course is designed to assist art students in preparing a completeportfolio which would be available for career and advanced studyopportunities. The course will include the preparation, developmentand presentation of a portfolio of original art, photographing art inproducing a slide and digital image portfolio, developing an artist'sresume and artist’s statement. The course also addresses preparing thedeveloping artist for the professional world of art: pricing of artwork,copyright, and an introduction to art galleries.Transfers to CSU, UNRREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 3 times.ART 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUART 233 ADVANCED LIFE DRAWINGLecture 2, Lab 3, Units 3This course emphasizes the concepts and techniques of figure drawingin spatial context of design, composition and the development of apersonal expression.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: ART 223 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 234 FIGURE PAINTINGLecture 2, Lab 4, Units 4This course focuses on the study of the human body through themedium of oil paint. Emphasis will be placed on observation ofhistorical references, color theory, pigment mixing, paint handling,and rendering of anatomy.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: ART 211 and ART 213 with a grade of "C" or better orequivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 235 ADVANCED SCULPTURELecture 2, Lab 4, Units 4This course will focus on developing mastery in producing sculpturalforms which emphasize conceptual as well as formal aesthetic issues.Important to this experience will be the encouragement of individualwork utilizing a variety of materials and techniques.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: ART 213, 223, or 233 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.Students must have two classes from the following: ART 217, 218, 219, 220, 236with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 236 BEGINNING BRONZE CASTINGLecture 2, Lab 4, Units 4This course will involve individual and group instruction in castingbronze using the ceramic shell investment process. Emphasis is on thedesign and production of bronze sculpture derived from an originalwax prototype in casting solid and hollow forms, bronze finishing,and patination.Transfers to CSU, UNRPREREQUISITE: Two sculpture courses from the following: ART 217, 218, 219, or220 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 237 INTERMEDIATE BRONZE CASTINGLecture 2, Lab 4, Units 4This course is a continuation of ART 236. Emphasis is on the castingof bronze sculpture derived from wax forms produced from originalmolds and applying techniques of welding bronze.Transfers to CSU, UNRPREREQUISITE: ART 236 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 238 ADVANCED BRONZE CASTINGLecture 1, Lab 2, Units 2This course is a continuation of ART 237 and explores lost wax bronzecasting methods in addition to the ceramic shell process to includetraditional ludo investment and experimental casting techniques.Emphasized in this study is the refinement of sculptural esthetics, formcontext, technical skills, and foundry practices.Transfers to CSU, UNRPREREQUISITE: ART 237 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.ART 239 ADVANCED CERAMICSLecture 2, Lab 3, Units 3This course is designed for students interested in developing a personalstylistic expression expanding the skills and aesthetics of ART 120.Emphasized in this study are the following: glaze formulation, electricand gas kiln firing, developing a personal clay studio space, designresearch, and advanced clay forming methods.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: ART 120 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 3 times.Art