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ART COURSES

ART 1000 – Art Survey I
Cultural analysis of the interrelated fields of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other humanistic studies beginning with the Paleolithic period and continuing through the Gothic period.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

ART 1010 – Art Survey II
Cultural analysis of the interrelated fields of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other humanistic studies beginning with the Italian Renaissance and continuing through the Twentieth century Modern period.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

DRW 1000 – Drawing I
Introduction to the basic elements of form and composition and their application to descriptive and interpretive drawing . A variety of media and techniques will be explored. Basic studio course for those interested in fine arts. Lecture: one hour per week; Laboratory: four hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

DRW 1010 – Drawing II
A continuation of the basic Drawing I course with more advances uses of black and white and color media. Emphasis on development of expressive and interpretative skills. Lecture: one hour per week; Laboratory: four hours per week.
Prerequisite: DRW 1000
Credit Hours: 3

 

DSN 1000 – Design I
A basic studio course for those interested in fine arts, graphic deisgn, or art education. The student carries out a series of problems related to the elements and principles of design. The course develops organizational abilities and technical skills. Lecture: one hour per week, Laboratory; four hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit hour: 3

 

DSN 1010 – Design II
A studio course; continuation of DSN 1000, using a variety of media, stressing the understanding of color theory and its application to two dimensional design concerns. Lecture: one hour per week; Laboratory: four hours per week.
Prerequisite: DSN 1000
Credit hour: 3

 

PHO  1000 – Introduction to Black and White Photography
An introduction to the principles and practices of black and white photography . This course teaches the students the use of the 35mm single lens reflex camera , film exposure and processing , the basic elements of photographic composition, print development procedures, and presentation formats. Students will supply their own cameras. Lecture, one hour per week, Laboratory; four hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

DRW 2000 – Life Drawing
This course is a continued advanced study of the structure, anatomy, and expressive design of the human form. Working from live models, students will apply knowledge gained in Drawing I and Drawing II to formal  issues related to the study of the human form.  Lecture: one hour per week; Laboratory: four hours per week.
Prerequisite: DRW 1000, DRW 1010
Credit hour: 3

 

ART 1006 - Introduction to Watercolor
A basic studio course introducing the student to the materials and techniques used in watercolor painting. The student will study watercolor pigments, papers, brushes and various fluid media painting techniques. The student will also study basic color theory and its application to the watercolor medium. Lecture: one hour per week, Laboratory; four hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit hour: 3

 

ART 1007 – Painting I
Oil (or acrylic) painting is explored through instruction in materials and techniques, composition and color, and the development of individual expression. A series of original paintings is executed by each student. An examination of traditional and contemporary concerns in painting. Lecture, one hour per week; laboratory, four hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

ART 2007 – Painting II
Continuation of Painting I, with greater emphasis on technical improvement and pictorial expression.  Lecture, one hour per week; laboratory, four hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 1007
Credit Hours: 3

 

ART 1009 – Ceramics I
Introduction to the terminology and technical aspects of ceramics. Basic techniques for clay preparation, hand forming, wheel throwing, and the operation of the kiln kick wheels and power operated potter’s wheels. Lecture, one hour per week; laboratory, four hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

ART 2009 – Ceramics II
Continued application of first semester procedures of Pottery I, with emphasis on individual expression and the control of design in form and techniques, including methods of glaze application and decorative techniques. Practice in the operation of clay equipment, stacking and firing kilns. Experimentation in the possibilities and limitations of the medium. Lecture, one hour per week; laboratory, four hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 1009
Credit Hours: 3

 

ART 2004 – Art Fundamentals
Theory and practice of the creative processes in the visual arts. Students will gain an appreciation of the various art forms and will have live studio work in drawing and design, painting, printmaking, pottery and sculpture. Lecture, one hour a week; laboratory, four hours a week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

ART 2002 – Sculpture I
A study of several media and techniques involving clay modeling, casting, carving and direct plaster. Construction of armature and use of the basic tools of the sculpture. Modeling from life is a part of this course. Lecture, one hour per week; laboratory, four hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

ART 2012 -  Three Dimensional Design
Study of three-dimensional design in a variety of media such as paper, clay, plaster, wood, metal and plastics. The elements of design as related to creative expression and specific materials in 3-D design. Lecture, one hour per week; studio, four hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES

GDT 1201 – Introduction to Quark
This course is an introduction to this professional page layout application. Students will learn the basics of this program in a step-by-step format on the Macintosh platform. This is a cross-platform course so students using Intel-based systems running Windows will also benefit from this  instruction.
Prerequisite: The student should know how to use the mouse to point and click, and how to drag items around the screen. She/he should know how to resize a window, and how to arrange windows on the desktop to maximize the space available. She/he should know how to access pull-down menus and how check boxes work. Lastly, the student should know how to create, open and save files. Experience on either platform (Mac or PC) is required.
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 1202 – Photoshop I for Graphic Design
This course is an introduction to this image editing software for printing and web design. Students will learn the basics of this program in a step-by-step format on the Macintosh platform. This is a cross-platform course so students using Intel-based systems running Windows will also benefit from this instruction.
Prerequisite: The student should know how to use the mouse to point and click, and how to drag items around the screen. She/he should know how to resize a window, and how to arrange windows on the desktop to maximize the space you have available. She/he should know how to access pull-down menus and how check boxes work. Lastly, the student should know how to create, open and save files. Experience on either platform (Mac or PC) is required.
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 1203 – Printing Technology
An introduction to the history and technology of the printing process. This course will give students a better understanding of what happens to a digital layout during the printing process. The basic concepts of traditional prepress are reviewed as well as digital terminology and digital pre-press concepts.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 1204 – Web Design for Graphic Design
An introduction to this professional Web site management and page creation program. Students will learn the basics of this program in a step-by-step format on the Macintosh platform.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 1222 – Introduction to Illustrator
This course is an introduction to familiarize the student with fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator. The program is an industry standard in the graphic arts and produces vector artwork. This is cross-platform course so students using Intel-based systems running Windows will also benefit from this instruction.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 2006 – Visual Communications I
Introduction to Design in Advertising. A studio course in layout, lettering, mechanical skills and studio preparation for graphic production; survey of reproduction processes. Lecture, two hours per week; lab, two hours per week.
Prerequisite: DSN 1000 and DRW 1000
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 2202 - Photoshop II
This course is an advanced class in Adobe Photoshop for Graphic Design. In this class the student will be bound on their existing knowledge of the program, expand creative techniques and pursue production setup. This is a cross-platform course so students using Intel-based systems running Windows will also benefit from this instruction.
Prerequisite: GDT 1202 or CSG 1202
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 2211 – Design Solutions I
This is a student staffed in-house design studio course. Participants will work on real life assignments from many areas including jobs from Illinois Valley Community College, not-for-profit groups, and area businesses in the Mac lab. The student will relate academic studies to the world of work, become familiar with their career, apply the principles and theories learned in classroom experiences, establish learning outcomes, and prepare related reports.
Prerequisite: GDT 1202, GDT 1201, GDT 1222, ART 2006
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 2216 – Visual Communications II
This course is an advanced class in Visual Communications. The student will review the design procedure, gain advanced knowledge in the principals of design and develop solutions for advanced design problems.
Prerequisite: ART 2006
Credit Hours: 3

 

GDT 2232 – Illustrator II
This course is advanced instruction of Adobe Illustrator. The program is an industry standard in the graphic arts and produces vector artwork. This is a cross-platform course so students using Intel-based systems running Windows will also benefit from this instruction.
Prerequisite: GDT 1222
Credit Hours: 3

 

Full – time Faculty

David Bergsieker, Professor of Art
Office B102
Phone (815) 224 – 0342
Email david_bergsieker@ivcc.edu

 

Karen Zeilman ,  Professor of Art
Office B103
Phone (815) 224 – 0351
Email karen_zeilman@ivcc.edu

 

Francie Skoflanc, Graphic Design Professor and Program Coordinator
Office B105
Phone (815) 224 – 0327
Email francie_skoflanc@ivcc.edu
GDT website  www.ivcc.edu/graphicarts