Author: Tanecia Nunlee

PCS-140 ELEMENTS OF DRAWING

This course is the first course at the,undergraduate level and does not assume that the,student has any strongly developed drawing skills.,It is further assumed that the experienced student,profits by exposure to a systematic exploration of,drawing methods. Its primary purpose is to,introduce the student to basic concepts in drawing,and then, begin to develop more creative and,expressive responses. Drawing I moves the student,into a more volumetric understanding of drawing as,well as considerable emphasis on observational,,formal composition and design.

Credits: 3

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PCS-141 FUNDAMENTALS OF IMAGING

This course allows students to develop knowledge,of practical and conceptual skills inherent in,the,creation, selection and use of various imagery.,Students develop proficiency in the use of,image-making software and archiving digital files

Credits: 3

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PCS-142 PERFORMATIVE SPACES

This introductory studio course provides students,the opportunity to develop skills in presentation,,storytelling, writing, and performance in a studio,practice context. Projects will broaden student’s,understanding of contemporary current events,,recontextualizing themes through their own voice,or personal lens. Students apply skills,,materials, and tools gained thus far in their,first-year experience to explore the narrative,development of ideas found in contemporary culture,that are relevant to the student and their area of,disciplinary study. Performative explorations,,that may be collaborative in nature, provide,students presentation skills that prepare them to,engage an audience, through a variety of sensory,experiences and means.

Credits: 3

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PCS-144 HOLLOWARE

Functional and nonfunctional objects are derived,from the traditional vessel format. Traditional,forming operations for sheet metal are explored;,experimentation is encouraged.,,This is the equivalent course to DCE 144

Credits: 3

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