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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
ARTT: Art
ARTT 100-Introduction to the Creative Arts (3)
• Gen Ed Arts, Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 100)
Introduces students to the areas of visual arts,
dance, music, and theater through an exploration
of representative works with a global perspective.
The study of the creative arts will develop
critical appreciation for the arts, enhance self-
expression, and provide a better understanding
of the human experience. Attendance at an art
exhibition and two different live performances
is required. The course meets the Maryland state
approved Associate of Arts in Teaching degree.
ARTT 101-Foundations of Studio Art I (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 101)
Introduces the elements of composition and the
principles of design. Through theories, practices,
and drawing techniques of two-dimensional design,
this course will develop skills critical to fine artists,
illustrators, graphic designers, and those interested
in organizing visual information necessary to
engage in creative problem solving. Students will
acquire the visual literacy needed to create and
assess works of art. Students will work primarily in
black and white. Students must furnish supplies.
ARTT 102-Foundations of Studio Art II (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 101
(formerly AR 102)
Builds on the design concepts of ARTT
101. Explores the principles of visual
organization and communication using
color and three-dimensional form.
ARTT 103-The History of Art: Non-Western (3)
• Gen Ed Arts, Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 103)
Surveys the major developments in painting,
sculpture, and architecture created in non-
western cultures around the world. Emphasizes a
global perspective and illuminates the historical/
artistic interaction of world cultures. Provides
an overview of the visual arts created in India,
China, Japan, Islam, Africa, Oceania, and the
pre-Columbian cultures of North and South
America. A visit to an art museum is required.
ARTT 104-The History of Art: Prehistoric
to Early Renaissance (3)
• Gen Ed Arts, Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 104)
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.
ARTT 105-The History of Art:
Renaissance to Modern (3)
• Gen Ed Arts, Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 105)
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.
ARTT 106-Drawing I (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 106)
Introduces the development of observational
skills and rendering techniques through the use
of still life and other subject matter. Develops an
understanding of the elements of composition
and arts vocabulary. These skills will be used to
assess works of art. Students will work primarily
in black and white, though color pastels may
be explored. Students must furnish supplies.
ARTT 107-Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 106
(formerly AR 107)
Continues ARTT 106 with advanced analysis of
problems involved in drawing. Introduces new
materials and avenues of expression with a special
emphasis on color. Students will further develop and
refine drawing techniques while exploring personal
content and style. Students must furnish supplies.
ARTT 108-Introduction to Color
Theory and Design (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 115)
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.
ARTT 110-Introduction to Watercolor I (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 207)
Introduces transparent watercolor techniques
including wash and dry brush, ink, and watercolor
and expanded uses intermixing with mixed media.
ARTT 111-Watercolor II (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 110
(formerly AR 210)
Expands techniques developed in ARTT 110
emphasizing personal expression in watercolor
painting. Explores the various advanced
methods in watercolor painting, observing
works of traditional and contemporary artists.
ARTT 113-Pottery I (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly AR 113)
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.
ARTT 114-Pottery II (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 113
(formerly AR 114)
Advances the study of 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.
ARTT 119-Pottery: The Wood Kiln (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 113
(formerly AR 119)
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.
Course Descriptions
ARTT 204-Illustration I (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 106
(formerly AR 204)
Concentrates on the development of hand skills
and concepts, which are an important part of
the magic of narrative picture making. Explores
material resources and their proper use for visual
communication. Students must furnish supplies.
ARTT 205-Illustration II (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 204
(formerly AR 205)
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.
ARTT 206-Introduction to Figure Study (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 106
(formerly AR 206)
Offers an intensive study in drawing and
painting of the human figure, action,
volume, structure and anatomy.
ARTT 207-Painting I (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 101 or ARTT 106
(formerly AR 108)
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.
ARTT 208-Painting II (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 207 or AR 108
(formerly AR 109)
Continues ARTT 207 with advanced analysis
of problems involved in oil and acrylic
painting. Develops skills in the preparation
of the canvas and in the production of
representational, abstract, and other styles of
paintings. Students must furnish supplies.
ARTT 210-Sculpture (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 102 or ARTT 113
(formerly AR 203)
Introduces students to a variety of sculptural
practices. A number of methods for producing
sculpture will be explored including both subtractive
and additive processes. Sculpture's long and broad
history will provide students with precedents for
class projects and will connect student work to
the continuum of art history. Students will provide
all materials required for completion of projects.
ARTT 220-Intermediate Sculpture (3)
Prerequisite: ARTT 210 or AR 203
(formerly AR 213)
Offers further investigation of material and
techniques introduced in Sculpture. Assignments
will focus on a limited number of concepts. This
provides the students with a framework to begin
the process of portfolio development and the
opportunity to work in series. Students will provide
all materials required for completion of projects.
ASLS: American Sign
Language Studies
ASLS 120-Visual Gestural Communication (3)
(formerly ASLS 101)
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
121 be taken concurrently with ASLS 120.
ASLS 121-American Sign Language I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Co-requisite: ASLS 120
(formerly ASLS 102)
Presents the basic skills used in American
Sign Language. Includes vocabulary and
grammar related to the exchange of personal
information, introductions and negotiating
the environment of sign conversation. Uses
workbooks and videotapes. (First of four courses
in ASL. Credit by examination is available.)
ASLS 122-American Sign Language II (4)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ASLS 121 or ASLS 102
(formerly ASLS 103)
Continues the American Sign Language
sequence and further develops communication
competencies in sign language above the basic
level. Introduces transcription symbols, sentence
types, time pronominalization, subjects and objects,
classifiers, locatives, pluralization, and temporal
and distributional aspects. Develops receptive/
expressive skills. Features additional information
about the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
ASLS 123-American Sign Language
Fingerspelling and Number Use (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in ASLS 122 or ASLS 103
(formerly ASLS 100)
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.
ASLS 124-Introduction to Deaf
Community and History (3)
• Gen Ed Emerging Issues, Cultural Competence
(formerly ASLS 106)
Introduces students to the American Deaf
Community through historical events. Topics
include the development of American Sign
Language, modes of communication, laws
concerning Deaf people, professions within the
Deaf community, education of Deaf children,
and the importance and value of Deaf Culture.
ASLS 223-American Sign Language III (4)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in ASLS 122 or ASLS 103
(formerly ASLS 202)
Continues the American Sign Language sequence,
with an expansion of conversational language skills
as the medium and communication. Students will
also get extensive exposure to the Deaf culture
information. Each of the five units in this text
revolves around a major language function: locating
things around the house; complaining and making
requests; talking about life events, nationalities,
and family histories; describing objects; and talking
about the weekend. The language learned through
this communicative approach is the language used
in everyday conversation. By learning language
functions in interactive contexts, conversational
skills are developed in confirming and correcting
information; opening and closing conversations;
asking for clarification; agreeing, declining, or
hedging; and using appropriate response behaviors.
ASLS 224-American Sign Language IV (4)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in ASLS 223 or ASLS 202
(formerly ASLS 203)
Continues the American Sign Language
sequence. Features comprehension in 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.