FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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course descriptions
ASLS 203–American Sign Language IV (ASL
IV) (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities
Prerequisite: ASLS 202
A continuation of ASL III. Features comprehension
of medium and longer stories, narratives and
dialogues presented by the instructor and Deaf
ASL users. Students express self-generated stories.
Presents hypothetical issues and problems. Includes
interaction with the Deaf community in both directed
and non-directed activities.
ASLS 206–American Deaf Culture (3)
Prerequisite: ASLS 107
Examines the unique culture of the Deaf Community.
Some topics covered include attitudes from and
towards the Deaf, values (family, social, political),
humor, storytelling, athletics, performing arts, jokes,
organizations, clubs, educational issues, and the
diversity of membership. Reviews how new advances
in technology have changed the culture.
AN: Anthropology
AN 101–Introduction to Anthropology (3)
• GenEd Social & Behavioral Sciences/Anthropology;
Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Presents general patterns of the development of
human culture and the basic principles of social
anthropology and ethnology. Provides field work
experience and emphasizes concepts of the modern
practical views of anthropology.
AN 103–Introduction to Archaeology (3)
• Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Emphasizes archaeological tools, methods, interests
and interpretations. Techniques of recording,
preserving and organizing data will be practiced.
Involves scouting of sites, test diggings and research
of the known historical past. Provides a field study of
the area.
AR: Art
AR 100–Introduction to the Creative Arts (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces students to the areas of visual arts,
dance, music, and theater through an exploration
of representative works. The study of the creative
arts will enhance self-expression and a better
understanding of the human experience. The course
meets the Maryland State approved Associate of Arts
in Teaching degree.
AR 101–Two Dimensional Art and Design (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts
Prerequisites or Corequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN
52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Investigates the concepts and principles of two-
dimensional visual design using black and white
through a series of design exercises of increasing
complexity.
AR 102–Three Dimensional Art and Design (3)
Prerequisite: AR 101
Builds on the design concepts of AR 101. Explores the
principles of visual organization and communication
using color and three-dimensional form.
AR 103–Survey of Non-Western Art (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts; Cultural
Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
An introduction to indigenous visual expressions
created in Africa, Asia and the Americas, emphasizing
a global perspective and illuminating the historical
and artistic interaction of world cultures. A visit to an
art museum is required.
AR 104–Survey of Art I (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts; Cultural
Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Note: AR 104 and AR 105 need not be taken in sequence.
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.
AR 105–Survey of Art II (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts; Cultural
Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Note: AR 104 and AR 105 need not be taken in sequence.
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
AR 106–Drawing I (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts
Prerequisites or Corequisites: [(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.
AR 107–Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 106
A continuation of AR 106 with more complex
drawing. Emphasizes arranging and understanding
the various composition formats, picture planes and
pictorial methods of expression found in drawing.
Students must furnish supplies.
AR 108–Painting I (3)
Prerequisite: AR 101 or AR 106
Introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques
of painting in oils or acrylic. Compositional problems
based on still-life, interior and exterior space will be
explored. Students must furnish supplies.
AR 109–Painting II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 108
A studio course in analysis of solutions to problems
involved in oil or acrylic painting. Develops skills in
the preparation of the canvas and in the production
of representational, abstract and other styles of
paintings.
AR 113–Pottery I (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 50A and EN 52 or ESL 95
and ESL 99
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.
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.
AR 115–Introduction to Color Theory and
Design (3)
Prerequisites or Corequisites: [(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.
AR 119–Pottery: TheWood Kiln (3)
Prerequisites: AR 113
Explores wood-firing as a medium for the expression
of ceramic art. Uses various production techniques,
decorating and glazing techniques, along with wood
kiln firing methods to achieve well-conceived and
well-designed objects of ceramic art.