

Frederick Community College • Fall 2017 Credit Schedule •
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AR 104 - The History of Art: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance (3)
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Surveys the major developments in painting, sculpture and architecture from prehistoric times
to the Italian Renaissance. Explores multi-cultural diversity through the study of the history of
civilization, religion, myth, literature, politics and the human condition as manifested in the
visual arts. A visit to an art museum is required.
1101 AR104-1
MW 12:30pm-1:45pm 15-week
1102 AR104-2
TuTh
12:30pm-1:45pm 15-week
1103 AR104-ONL1
Onl
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ne Course
2nd 10-Week
AR 105 - The History of Art: Renaissance to Modern (3)
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Surveys the major developments in painting, sculpture and architecture from the Italian
Renaissance to the present. Explores multi-cultural diversity through the study of the history
of civilization, religion, myth, literature, politics and the human condition as manifested in the
visual arts. A visit to an art museum is required.
2375 AR105-1
TuTh
9:30am-10:45am 15-week
AR 106 - Drawing I (3)
Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL
99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Develops skills in using different drawing mediums and approaches. Emphasizes learning
how to draw still life, landscape, drapery studies and experimental problems. Includes
problems of scale and collage. Students will acquire a portfolio of drawings from studio work.
Students must furnish supplies.
1110 AR106-1
MW 8am-10am
15-week
1104 AR106-2
MW 9:30am-11:30am 15-week
1105 AR106-3
M
12:30pm-4:30pm 15-week
1106 AR106-4
MW 3pm-5pm
15-week
1107 AR106-5
TuTh
8am-11am
2nd 8-week
1108 AR106-6
TuTh
10am-12pm 15-week
1109 AR106-7
TuTh
12:30pm-2:30pm 15-week
1131 AR106-8
F
9am-1pm
15-week
1111 AR106-9
M
5:30pm-9:30pm 15-week
Note: Students must furnish own supplies.
AR 113 - Pottery I (3)
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL
99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Explores clay as a medium for the expression of art. Uses various production techniques,
decorating and glazing methods to achieve well-conceived and designed objects of ceramic art.
1112 AR113-1
M
12:30pm-4:30pm 15-week
1116 AR113-2C
Tu
12:30pm-4:30pm 15-week
1113 AR113-3
W
9am-1pm
15-week
1114 AR113-4
Th
9am-1pm
15-week
1115 AR113-5
M
5:30pm-9:30pm 15-week
1117 AR113-6
W
5:30pm-9:30pm 15-week
AR 114 - Pottery II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 113
An advanced study into the nature of ceramic art. Skills and techniques learned in Pottery I are
refined and advanced, chemical information and historical traditions are elaborated upon to
prepare the student for the production of fine ceramic art.
1118 AR114-1
F
9am-1pm
15-week
1119 AR114-2C
Tu
12:30pm-4:30pm 15-week
AR 115 - Introduction to Color Theory and Design (3)
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL
99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces students to the basic principles and elements of color theory. Through lectures, still
images, and in-class studio work, students will develop an awareness of color and a deeper
understanding of color theory and practice. Topics include the scientific, psychological, and
aesthetic aspects of color. Historic examples of color trends in art and design will also be
discussed.
1124 AR115-1
MW 3pm-5pm
15-week
AR 203 - Sculpture (3)
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL
99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the three-dimensional processes of carving, modeling, casting and constructing
sculptures. Gallery visits, discussions and critiques augment the student’s personal studio
experiences.
1125 AR203-1C
Th
5:30pm-9:30pm 15-week
AR 204 - Illustration I (3)
Prerequisite: AR 106
Concentrates on the development of hand skills and concepts which are an important part of
the technique and magic of picture making. Explores material resources and the preparation of
art for reproduction such as advertising design, editorial and fiction illustration. Includes trips
to professional design studios.
1126 AR204-1C
MW 12:30pm-2:30pm 15-week
AR 205 - Illustration II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 204
Develops individual style and interpretation. While class assignments are given, individual
preferences are welcomed and encouraged. Considers illustration for books, social comment,
etc. Study and discussion of slides and sometimes films on the work of past masters and
current trends. Critiques and discussions on works in progress.
1127 AR205-1C
MW 12:30pm-2:30pm 15-week
AR 207 - Introduction to Watercolor I (3)
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL
99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Instruction in transparent watercolor techniques, including wash and dry brush, ink and
watercolor and expanded uses such as intermixing with turpentine and charcoal and pastel.
1128 AR207-1C
F
9am-1pm
15-week
AR 210 - Watercolor II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 207
Expands techniques developed in AR 207, emphasizing personal expression in watercolor
painting. Explores the various advanced methods in watercolor painting, observing works of
traditional and contemporary artists. Includes individual research required and museum visits.
1129 AR210-1C
F
9am-1pm
15-week
AR 213 - Intermediate Sculpture (3)
Prerequisite: AR 203
Explores figurative and abstract directions in clay, plaster, welded steel and/or assemblage.
Emphasizes a wide range of materials and techniques and their resulting aesthetic statements.
1130 AR213-1C
Th
5:30pm-9:30pm 15-week
ASLS: American Sign Language Studies
ASLS 100 - American Sign Language Fingerspelling and
Numbering (3)
Prerequisite: ASLS 102; Corequisite: ASLS 103
Provides an in-depth study of American Sign Language Fingerspelling and Numbering. ASL
Fingerspelling and Numbering is a crucial component of ASL. Focuses on developing receptive
and expressive fingerspelling and numbering skills. Through class activities, this course
covers names of people, cities, states, titles of books, movies, brand names, and lexicalized
fingerspelling. This course also covers five systems in ASL Number Use: cardinal, ordinal,
incorporation, unique, and sports system.
1132 ASLS100-1
TuTh
5pm-6:15pm 15-week
ASLS 101 - Visual Gestural Communication (3)
Trains students visual acuity (receptive and expressive) and coordination of body movements.
Emphasis is on mime, gestures and facial expressions. Through class activities and movement,
students communicate without using the spoken voice. This class is designed to be a
foundation for American Sign Language 1-3. It is recommended that ASLS 102 be taken
concurrently with ASLS 101.
1133 ASLS101-1
TuTh
11am-12:15pm 15-week