General Catalog 2007-2009
Associate Degree Programs
Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Art
The Associate Degree in Fine Art introduces the technical and conceptual skills to individuals preparing for a professional career in the visual arts. The program emphasizes mastering technical processes, understanding the role of cultural history as an influence upon artistic expression, developing verbal and visual communication skills and the importance of creative and original thinking.
Requirements For Graduation:
The student is required to complete a series of foundation courses, which are a common studio experience for all art majors. Foundation courses must be successfully completed by the end of the first semester of sophomore year. Foundation courses teach basic skills, provide a technical foundation on which to build, develop creative and problem-solving skills, and help identify professional and studio interests. The student is also required to participate in the Sophomore Portfolio Review.
To be eligible for graduation, students majoring in Fine Art must complete a minimum of 68 credits, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, satisfy the college’s residency requirements, and complete the General Education Requirements of the College. Courses used to complete General Education requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, and credits earned in WRT100 may not be applied to degree requirements. The student is required to earn a 2.0 or higher in all major courses.
The required courses for the Associate Degree in Fine Art:
Foundation Courses:
Design I (ART210)
Design II (ART211)
Drawing I (ART215)
Figure Drawing I (ART216)
Sculpture I (ART230)
Painting I (ART220)
Area of Fine Art Concentration (6 credits in one of the following areas):
Digital Art (ART134 and 244)
Drawing (ART265 and 315)
Figure Drawing (ART266 and 316)
Illustration (ART223 and 273)
Painting (ART270 and 320)
Photography (ART245 and 295)
Sculpture (ART280 and 330)
Sophomore Portfolio Review (ART298)
Art History
Survey of Western Art I (ART204)
Survey of Western Art II (ART205)
Art Elective 3 credits
Art (suggested course sequence)
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Design I and II | 6 | |
| Drawing I and Painting I | 6 | |
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Critical Thinking/Problem Solving in Math | 3 | |
| Area II Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area IV Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 1 |
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| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture I and Figure Drawing I | 6 | |
| Survey of Western Art I and II | 6 | |
| Area of Fine Art Concentration | 6 | |
| Sophomore Portfolio Review/Fine Art | 1 | |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Area III Distribution Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Area V Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 1 |
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Associate of Arts Degree in Mass Communication
An Associate degree is available in Mass Communication. Associate degree students will receive instruction in theory and skill development necessary for successful application in related work environments.
Requirements For Graduation:
To be eligible for graduation, students majoring in Mass Communication must complete a minimum of 62 credits, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, satisfy the college’s residency requirements, and complete the General Education Requirements of the College. Courses used to complete General Education requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, and credits earned in WRT100 may not be applied to degree requirements.
The required courses for the Associate degree
in
Mass Communication are:
Mass Communication (CM211)
Audio Production I (CM226)
Video Production I (CM242)
News Writing and Production (CM340)
Radio TV/Reporting (CM355)
Media Writing (CM332)
Radio Practicum (CM132-CM135; must take three 1-credit courses)
Mass Communication (suggested course sequence)
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Radio Practicum | 2 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Area II Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area I Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking/Problem Solving in Math | 3 | |
| Area III Distribution Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Area IV Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area V Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 1 |
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| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Radio Practicum | 1 | |
| Audio Production I | 3 | |
| Video Production I | 4 | |
| News Writing Production | 3 | |
| Radio/TV Reporting | 3 | |
| Media Writing | 3 | |
| Mass Communication | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Physical Education | 1 |
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Associate of Arts Degree in Music
The Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Music allows the student to integrate music studies into a five-semester liberal arts program.
Requirements For Graduation:
To be eligible for graduation, students pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in Music must complete a minimum of 63 credits, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, satisfy the College’s residency requirements, and complete the General Education Requirements of the College. Courses used to complete General Education requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, and credits earned in WRT100 may not be applied to degree requirements.
In addition, students majoring in Music must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required music courses.
The required courses for the Associate Degree in Music are:
In addition to the Common Core and the Area Distribution Requirements, the following music courses are required (See Worksheet for specific courses in these areas):
Historical and Theoretical Courses:
MUS181 Foundations of Music Theory (may be exempt)
MUS182-283 Music Theory I-IV
MUS184-285 Sight Singing/Ear Training I-IV
MUS290 Introduction to Music Literature
Performance Courses:
Primary Applied Music 4 credits
Secondary Applied Music 2 credits
Music Ensemble 4 credits
Piano Proficiency 0 credits
Music (suggested course sequence)
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Music Theory | 3 | (may be exempt) |
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Music Theory I, II1 | 6 | |
| Sight Singing I, II | 2 | |
| Introduction to Music Literature | 3 | |
| Primary Applied Music | 2 | |
| Secondary Applied Music | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble | 2 | |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 3 | |
| Area II Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area III Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Physical Education | 1 |
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| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory III, IV | 6 | |
| Sight Singing III, IV | 2 | |
| Primary Applied Music | 2 | |
| Secondary Applied Music | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble | 2 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Area IV Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area V Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Physical Education | 1 |
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Art History (18 credits)
The Art History minor requires five courses selected from the following:
ART101 Introduction to Art Appreciation*
ART204 Survey of Western Art I
ART205 Survey of Western Art II
ART388 History of Photography
ART389 History of Graphic Design
ART390 Art of the Classical World
ART391 Nineteenth-Century Art
ART393 American Art
ART394 Twentieth-Century Art I
ART395 Twentieth-Century Art II
ART498/ART499 Independent Study
Music Minor (18 credits)
MUS182-183 Music Theory I, II
MUS184-185 Sight Singing and Ear Training I, II
MUS290 Introduction to Music Literature
Applied Music (2 credits)
Music Ensemble (2 credits)
Music Elective (3 credits)
Music Industry Minor (18 credits)
MUS181 Foundations of Music Theory (may be exempt)
MUS297 Survey of Music Industry
MUS397 Entertainment and Promotion
MUS497 Music Copyright and Licensing
Pick 6 additional credits from the following:
MUS200 Music Appreciation, except music majors who must take MUS291
MUS286 Jazz History
MUS287 American Popular Music
MUS288 History of Rock & Roll
Applied Music: 3 credits
Fine Art Minor (15 credits)
The Fine Art minor requires five courses:
Introduction to Art Appreciation (ART101), Survey of Western Art I (ART204), OR Survey of Western Art II (ART205)
And any FOUR courses from the following:
ART110 Concepts of Design
ART112 Concepts of Figure Drawing
ART114 Concepts of Painting
ART116 Concepts of Sculpture
ART215 Drawing I
ART225 Ceramics I
ART245 Photography I
ART275 Ceramics II
ART396 Art Education for Elementary School Teachers
ART397 Art in Recreation: Beyond Arts and Crafts
Photography (15 credits)
The Photography minor requires five courses:
ART110 Concepts of Design
ART245 Photography I
ART295 Photo II
ART388 History of Photography
And ONE of the following:
ART246 Digital Photography
ART345 Photography III
ART385 Photography IV
Public Relations (18 credits)
CM221 Introduction to Public Relations
CM271 Print Media Writing
CM321 Writing for Public Relations
CM415 Public Relations Planning
CM421 Public Relations Campaigns
One elective chosen from:
CM322 Media Relations
CM323 Publications Editing and Design
CM423 Crisis Communications Management
CM450-451 Communication Internship
MKT200 Principles of Marketing
Speech Communication (15 credits)
CM206 Communication Theory
CM327 Persuasion
One course from the following:
CM211 Mass Communication
CM212 Public Speaking
CM329 Interpersonal Communication
Six credits from any speech communication or mass communication course beyond CM104 (may not include more than 3 credits of practicum)
Visual Communication (18 credits)
The Visual Communication minor requires any six courses from the following:*
ART101 Introduction to Art Appreciation
ART110 Concepts of Design
ART134 Concepts of Computer Graphics
ART204 Survey of Western Art I
Or
ART205 Survey of Western Art II
ART215 Drawing I
ART245 Photography I
ART246 Digital Photography
ART265 Drawing II
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