Course Descriptions

ACCT 105 Quickbooks

• Create, name, retrieve, and backup QuickBooks files
• Manage lists such as customer and vendor lists
• Pay bills and record collections
• Reconcile bank statements
• Create and update inventory, invoices, and customized forms
• Produce reports and graphs
• Research, compare and contrast the different options available for becoming certified in QuickBooks

• apply manual methods and software tools to prepare accounting statements and reports

ACCT 111 Introduction to Accounting I

• Demonstrate mastery in the language of accounting
• Properly record business transactions for a sole proprietor
• Prepare financial statements
• Compile data for worksheets, adjusting, and closing.
• Complete a practice set applying accounting principles learned
• Participate in an accounting team to record financial transactions and report results of analysis

• apply manual methods and software tools to prepare accounting statements and reports
• complete the accounting cycle, including end-of-period adjustments

ACCT 112 Business Calculator Applications

• Master the touch method when operating the desktop calculator
• Build speed and accuracy to reach industry standards
• Utilize special keys and functions to solve problems efficiently
• Apply calculator knowledge to solve business problems

• apply manual methods and software tools to prepare accounting statements and reports

ACCT 121 Introduction to Accounting II

• Describe and illustrate merchandising operations and the two types of inventory systems
• Account for the purchase of inventory using a perpetual system
• Account for the sale of inventory using a perpetual system
• Adjust and close the accounts of a merchandising business
• Prepare a merchandiser’s financial statements
• Use inventory-related ratios to evaluate a business
• Use the sales journal, the cash receipts journal, and the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger
• Use the purchases journal, the cash payments journal, and the accounts payable subsidiary ledger
• Calculate gross pay, employee payroll tax deductions for federal income tax withholding, state income tax withholding, FICA, and net pay
• Calculate employer taxes for FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and workers’ compensation insurance
• Prepare a payroll register
• Maintain an employee earnings record
• Record payroll and payroll taxes
• Record employer taxes for FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and workers’ compensation
• Record the payment of FUTA, SUTA, and workers’ compensation
• Prepare Forms W-2, W-3, 941, and 940

• apply manual methods and software tools to prepare accounting statements and reports
• complete the accounting cycle, including end-of-period adjustments

ACCT 255 Income Tax I

• Explain the fundamental concepts of the federal income tax system as applied to individuals
• Prepare individual income tax returns through the application of the concepts and tax laws learned in the course
• Correctly calculate taxable income using the tax formula and an individual’s income tax data; and calculate amount owed or refund to be received
• Discover and articulate facts relevant to the taxation of particular transactions or events
• Discover the applicable tax rules relevant to proper tax treatment of a transaction or event

• complete federal income tax returns

ACCT 256 Income Tax II

• Explain the basic concepts of the federal income tax system as applied to a business
• Apply basic tax concepts to various business entities: partnerships, corporations, and S corporations
• Identify the appropriate federal tax forms and supporting schedules, including: Sole proprietorship Schedule C, Partnership Form 1065, Corporation Form 1120, and S Corporation Form 1120S
• Understand (more measurable) basic Washington state sales and payroll tax collection and reporting
• Understand (more measurable) and reconcile the differences in accounting income and taxable income
• Research and evaluate federal and state tax issues online

• complete federal income tax returns

ACCT 275 Ethics in Business

• Describe ethical situations and use an ethical framework to make decisions
• Recognize and classify different ethical issues
• Apply social responsibility in the decision making processes
• Apply ethical decisions within the context of an organizational structure
• Use conflict as an opportunity to develop ethical decisions
• Examine the ethical pitfalls, tragedies, and trends affecting business and the accounting profession
• Examine the role and ethical expectations of the accounting profession
• Determine and develop appropriate governance processes to prevent fraud
• Compare and contrast the different ethical behaviors expected in different cultures and countries

ACCT 280 Accounting Projects

• Research and analyze work to answer accounting related questions while completing a realistic experience project

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• apply manual methods and software tools to prepare accounting statements and reports
• complete the accounting cycle, including end-of-period adjustments

ACCT 301 Managerial Accounting

• Explain the purpose of managerial accounting and its benefits.
• Describe the operations of the company and how those operations are represented in the financial statements.
• Analyze important cost related-concepts and the components, along with cost drivers, activities that directly trace resource costs to products, and opportunities to reduce costs.
• Analyze how cost information supports important management activities.
• Analyze and interpret variances between actual results and budgets, and explain how they relate to the operations of the company.
• Explain how to measure customer profitability and assigning costs to customers.
• Develop capital and operational budgets and forecasts.
• Design reports to analyze if the company’s goals are being accomplished and to measure the efficiency of internal processes.
• Analyze the strategic planning process and how that applies to the company’s operations and employees.

ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I

• Identify the purpose and uses of financial accounting
• Apply basic accounting principles and assumptions to business transactions
• Employ double-entry bookkeeping to record and report on basic business operational transactions in an accounting system
• Describe the impact of basic operating transactions on a business’s financial position
• Critically analyze a business’s financial position and operational results
• Discuss the origins of fraud and means by which a business may protect itself from it 

• apply manual methods and software tools to prepare accounting statements and reports
• complete the accounting cycle, including end-of-period adjustments

ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II

• Describe the impact of basic investing and financing transactions on a business’s financial position
• Employ double-entry bookkeeping to record and report on basic business investing and financing transactions in an accounting system
• Construct a report of a business’s cash flows
• Critically analyze a business’s financial position, cash flows, and operational results
• Compute and evaluate financial ratios 

• apply manual methods and software tools to prepare accounting statements and reports

ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III

5 credits

• Calculate and explain the costs and benefits of simple financial choices encountered in financial planning and strategic decision making
• Describe how accounting is used to develop an information system for use by management in the process of making decisions
• Define different types of costs and explain the flow of costs from the point of their incurrence to the sale of completed products
• Describe the similarities and the differences between job-order and process costing, and develop schedules to report manufacturing costs to management
• Describe the benefits and limitations of activity-based costing, and identify types of quality costs
• Identify variable, fixed and mixed costs, and explain cost-volume-profit relationships
• Define and describe the budgeting process, and prepare budgets for a manufacturer
• Develop standard costing systems, and compute price and quantity variances for materials, labor and overhead costs
• Perform short-term decision and capital investment analysis

 
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

• apply manual methods and software tools to prepare accounting statements and reports

ABED 10 ABE Orientation

• Apply knowledge gained of ABE and general education class sequence to plan quarterly schedule
• Articulate principles of learning styles and identify preferred learning style(s)
• Locate and use campus resources
• Select and describe educational and professional goals
• Navigate the LWTC website and register online for classes
• List and describe LWTC certificate and degree options relevant to their interests

ABED 15 ABE Workskills

• Assess and describe their work skills
• Identify opportunities for upskilling/reskilling 
• Locate, read, and evaluate online postings about jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities 
• Read and write simple resumes 
• Read and write basic cover letters 
• Participate effectively in mock interviews 

ABED 24 Writing Fundamentals

• Employ a writing process for drafting and revising essays
• Write organized, cohesive essays that demonstrate a purpose and include a thesis statement, topic sentences, and supporting details
• Write summaries of one-page texts with basic author acknowledgement
• Demonstrate ability to write clear sentences with limited errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Identify common mechanical errors and correct them

ABED 30 Adult Basic Education Math I

• Write names for whole numbers
• Identify the place value of digits within a numeral
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
• Add three or more numbers
• Multiply by tens
• Solve word problems requiring addition
• Solve word problems requiring subtraction
• Solve word problems requiring multiplication
• Solve word problems requiring division
• Measure using whole units
• Use common measurements in the US standard measurement system
• Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems in basic arithmetic

ABED 40 Math for Everyday Life

• Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to perform everyday tasks (i.e. shopping, personal finance, time management, etc.)
• Select the appropriate math operation required to complete a task or solve a problem
• Communicate using accurate names for numbers and place values within a numeral
• Convert common measurements in the US measurement system
• Measure using fractions of units
• Express division remainders in fractional and rounded decimal form
• Read and interpret simple graphs
• Interpret ratios and percentages
• Apply logical and time-effective study skills to mathematics
• Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems in basic arithmetic

ABED 46 Reading and Writing Strategies

• Develop reading strategies necessary to complete college-level work
• Analyze structure and organizational patterns in a variety of texts
• Use context clues and a dictionary to identify word meanings
• Utilize various elements of a textbook (graphics, index, contents, etc.)
• Draw inferences to make conclusions and predictions in a variety of texts
• Develop organizational and time management strategies necessary to complete college-level work
• Develop and use a writing process to brainstorm, organize, and revise compositions
• Write basic essays that include a thesis statement and coherent supporting paragraph
• Identify and use fundamental grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation principles
• Develop proofreading skills

ABED 50 Basic Skills for College Preparation

• Utilize a variety of writing strategies appropriate for academic, personal, and professional communication
• Demonstrate effective reading strategies for understanding main idea, inference, and discipline-specific vocabulary
• Develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of social science or humanities content
• Utilize listening and speaking skills to participate in discussions and deliver presentations
• Utilize online learning platforms
• Apply online research skills to discipline-specific projects 
• Determine their career pathway and make college transition plans

ABED 53 Healthcare Bridge

• Demonstrate familiarity with key Anatomy and Physiology concepts and master essential vocabulary in terms of spelling, pronunciation, and word use
• Apply knowledge of word parts (prefixes, roots, and suffixes) to understand and infer the meaning of medical terminology
• Demonstrate improved reading speed and increased comprehension of healthcare-related readings
• Identify and summarize main ideas in healthcare context readings
• Apply reading strategies (such as scanning, skimming, and guessing meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary) to healthcare-related texts
• Write paragraphs summarizing healthcare-related readings
• Identify educational and career pathway for desired occupational goal
• Navigate relevant websites, select and use information

ABED 54 Grammar and Writing for High Intermediate/Advanced ELL

3 credits

• Develop a writing process to brainstorm, organize, and revise compositions.
• Write essays that include a thesis statement, topic sentences, and supporting details.
• Identify and use fundamental grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation principles.
• Develop proofreading skills

Upon successful completion of this course, students needing to complete ELL 65 outcomes will be able to:

• Employ a writing process for drafting and revising essays.
• Write organized, cohesive essays that demonstrate a purpose and include a thesis statement, topic sentences, and supporting details.
• Write summaries of one-page texts with basic author acknowledgement.
• Demonstrate ability to write clear sentences with limited errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Identify common mechanical errors and correct them.

ABED 55 ABE Learning Strategies

• Compare and contrast learning styles as applicable to one’s language learning IQ
• Identify and use strategies to balance reflective with impulsive language learning styles
• Describe and employ techniques to balance right-brain with left-brain preferences
• Identify the influence of one’s native language and English-specific self-confidence
• Explain affective (emotions, mindsets, attitudes) influence on the learning process
• Develop individualized plan for developing self-confidence and lowering anxiety
• Explain and apply emotional self-regulation skills during tests and presentations
• Compare and contrast US academic culture with one’s native academic culture
• Demonstrate college and career readiness (CCR) skills aligned with the national CCR standards

ABED 61 Basic Skills Welding Applications I

• Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other words and phrases used in welding and manufacturing and accurately pronounce and use them
• Respond to oral directions using vocabulary common in the field
• Formulate clarifying questions in response to directions given orally
• Outline safety procedures and demonstrate ability to understand and follow oral and written directives related to safety
• Participate actively in structured conversations-as part of a whole class, in small groups, and with a partner-on topics related to welding and manufacturing

ABED 62 Basic Skills Welding Applications II

• Discuss career plans, identify career pathways related to welding and advanced manufacturing, and demonstrate interviewing skills
• Interpret words and phrases as they are used in texts, including texts on OSHA regulations, employee/employer rights and responsibilities, and employee benefits
• Follow written directions
• Compile concise, organized notes
• Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) in response to class activities
• Develop accurate and grammatically correct informative and explanatory texts in response to topics related to welding and manufacturing
• Accurately use fractions and decimals in contexts typical of welding and manufacturing settings
• Convert among standard measurement units within a given measurement system and use these conversions in solving problems that commonly arise on the shop floor
• Identify properties of and relationships between geometric objects and apply them in contexts relevant to welding and manufacturing

ABED 63 Basic Skills Machining Applications I

• Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other words and phrases used in machining and machine tool anatomy and accurately pronounce and use them
• Respond to oral directions using vocabulary common to machining language
• Formulate clarifying questions in response to directions given orally
• Outline safety procedures and demonstrate ability to understand and follow oral and written directives related to safety
• Participate actively in structured conversations-as part of a whole class, in small groups, and with a partner-on topics related to welding and manufacturing

ABED 64 Basic Skills Machining Applications II

• Discuss career plans, identify career pathways related to machining and advanced manufacturing, and demonstrate interviewing skills
• Interpret words and phrases as they are used in texts, including texts on OSHA regulations, employee/employer rights and responsibilities, and employee benefits
• Describe work culture and employee/supervisor interactions that commonly occur in manufacturing settings
• Read training documentation accurately and follow the process steps provided on machine displays
• Read and follow directions provided on setup sheets
• Develop accurate and grammatically correct informative and explanatory texts in response to topics related to machining and manufacturing
• Convert among standard measurement units within a given measurement system, with particular emphasis on decimal notation, and use these conversions in solving problems that commonly arise on the shop floor
• Describe the Cartesian coordinate system, and use it in solving applied problems
• Apply concepts of geometric transformation, including rotations, reflections, and combinations of these, in order to create and preserve distance, angle, and shape

ABED 66 Communication Skills Child Care Applications

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to a child’s environment, behavior, and accepted learning theories
• Explain the steps in active listening and discuss non-verbal communication techniques
• Use a variety of complex sentence structures to analyze and explain the Professional Code of Ethics in the field of child care
• Write related paragraphs to produce a manual for use in the child care setting
• Communicate basic child development information to parents and peers

ABED 67 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications I

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to medical terminology
• Demonstrate reading comprehension of topics relating to medical law and ethics
• Write narrative/informative paragraphs employing vocabulary related to legal and ethical issues that arise in medical situations
• Make edits of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure using Microsoft Word
• Give and follow oral instructions for performing basic computer functions in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Powerpoint

ABED 68 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications II

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to worksheets, accounts receivable/payable statements, billing procedures and record collections
• Role-play telephone techniques necessary to function in a medical office
• Produce common medical office written reports using a variety of sentence structures.
• Read and interpret data from pie, column, bar, and 3-D charts
• Transfer information from graphs and charts to written summaries

ABED 69 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications III

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to insurance terminology, terms, phrases and abbreviations
• Explain the meaning of codes found in the CPT book and HCPCS manual
• Read sample charts and match procedures to the correct code
• Complete claim forms for a variety of providers using a medical insurance billing software
• Demonstrate how to obtain managed care referrals and pre-certification approvals for patients

ABED 70 Communication Skills Computer Applications I

• Pronounce, spell, and understand basic Windows, Word, keyboarding, and Internet terms
• Identify and use the basic elements of the writing process and type paragraphs and a business letter using Word editing tools
• Search for and read information on the Internet
• Use the Internet to develop language resources

ABED 71 Hospitality Industry Basic Skills I

• Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other words and phrases used in the culinary or baking fields; accurately pronounce and use these terms
• Respond to oral directions and give directions using vocabulary common to professional kitchen environments
• Formulate clarifying questions in response to directions given orally
• Read and follow standard safety procedures in the production of food and use of appliances in professional kitchens and bakeries
• Interpret words and phrases as they are used in texts, including information regarding recipes, workplace policies, worker rights, and employer expectations
• Calculate and control food costs as well as plan and forecast several types of foodservice menus

ABED 72 Communication Skills Computer Applications II

• Pronounce, spell, and understand Excel, Outlook,  and PowerPoint terms
• Write and type paragraphs, spreadsheets, and emails.
• Create a PowerPoint presentation
• Create a group PowerPoint presentation

ABED 73 Hospitality Industry Basic Skills II

• Participate actively in structured conversations-as part of a whole class, in small groups, and with a partner-on topics related to baking and culinary arts
• Provide instructions to others on how to competently and safely use equipment
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of reputable culinary and baking arts publications and read them with understanding in order to stay relevant and engaged in continuing education and training
•  Develop written informative/explanatory texts that are both grammatically correct and present accurate information in response to topics related to culinary and baking arts
•  Apply marketing and profitability concepts in a restaurant and bakeshop environment using basic mathematical skills
•  Discuss career plans and identify career pathways within the hospitality industry and demonstrate interviewing skills appropriate to this field

ABED 74 Communication Skills Transportation Applications I

3 credits

• Give and follow oral and written instructions to perform computer functions related to trade applications
• Pronounce correctly and describe tools and pieces of automotive shop equipment
• Explain safety and hazardous material laws
• Use electrical terminology and define the laws and theories of electricity
• Read and interpret industry-specific charts and diagrams
• Use high-frequency vocabulary pertaining to welding and refrigeration techniques in the transportation industry
• Write paragraphs describing the types of systems used on a variety of vehicles
• Employ a variety of complex sentence structures needed to interact with co-workers

 
Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30

ABED 76 Communication Skills Transportation Applications II

• Identify important information in industry-specific texts, and skim and scan for main ideas and details
• Recall and use vocabulary related to electrical starting, charging, and lighting systems
• Explain the steps to diagnose engine, electrical, and electronic problems
• Interpret wiring diagrams from digital workshop resources
• Spell accurately to fill out car care service form
• Write 3-4 related paragraphs to give instructions on performing a complete maintenance and inspection service
• Explain how to safely raise and support a vehicle
• Employ speaking strategies to work with customers to accurately fill out repair orders

ABED 77 Communication Skills Accounting Applications I

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to the language of accounting, business transactions, and financial statements
• Make edits of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure using Microsoft Word
• Write narrative/informative paragraphs employing vocabulary related to business problems
• Give and follow oral instructions for performing computer functions in Microsoft Windows and Excel

ABED 78 Communication Skills Accounting Applications II

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to worksheets, financial and bank statements, bills and record collections
• Write related paragraphs to produce reports
• Use a variety of complex sentence structures to describe accounting principles and concepts
• Interpret graphs and transfer information from written sources to graphs

ABED 79 Accounting I-BEST Support III

• Use familiar and specialized vocabulary and information organization skills such as sequencing and categorization to write/update one’s resume
• Use a variety of complex sentence structures to describe educational background and career goals
• Apply linguistic knowledge and learned accounting principles to record business transactions and prepare income statements

ABED 80 College Transition

• Utilize various elements of a textbook (graphics, index, contents, etc.) 
• Implement note-taking strategies to produce accurate and meaningful notes
• Apply organizational and time management strategies necessary to complete college-level work 
• Develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of social science or humanities content
• Utilize reading strategies necessary to complete college-level work 
• Develop and use a writing process to brainstorm, organize, and revise compositions 
• Develop proofreading skills
• Demonstrate the ability to produce academic writing, including proper use of mechanics, such as grammar, spelling, and punctuation

ABED 83 Communication Skills IT Applications I

3 credits

 

Corequisites: CSNT 115  and CSNT 116  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to the language of the IT field and computer-related industries
• Make edits of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure using Microsoft Word
• Write narrative/informative paragraphs employing vocabulary related to computer troubleshooting, management of operating systems, and computer numbering systems
• Give and follow oral instructions for creating and using Command Line and Windows GUI configuration files
• Find and utilize verified online resources to report on and research topics important to the IT field

ABED 84 Basic Skills IT Applications II

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to the language of Linux, Open Source Operating Systems, and basic computer programming
• Make edits of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure using Microsoft Word
• Write related paragraphs to recognize and support programming languages
• Use a variety of complex sentence structures to describe computer operating systems and networks
• Be able to describe, identify, solve, and graph first degree equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. In addition, describe, identify, and solve mathematical problems including those with exponents, polynomials, and function notation
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify IT maintenance issues and provide meaningful and specific solutions

ABED 85 Communication Skills IT Applications III

• Give and follow directions with CompTIA+ Network requirements
• Use familiar and specialized vocabulary and information organization skills such as sequencing and categorization to write/update one’s resume
• Use a variety of complex sentence structures to describe educational background and career goals
• Apply linguistic knowledge and learned IT field principles to design, implement, and maintain computer networks

ABED 86 Communication Skills Childcare Applications II

• Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to a child’s development and guiding behavior
• Write related paragraphs to produce a manual for use in the child care setting
• Discuss prominent child development research and theories
• Communicate basic child development information to parents and peers
• Describe the developmental sequence from conception through early adolescence in all domains using appropriate terminology and identifying characteristics of each
• List and describe positive guidance techniques for children birth through early adolescence
• Describe and demonstrate positive, respectful and culturally responsive interactions
• Document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development
• Develop and write a children’s menu following DEL guidelines
• Summarize all guidelines for their area of specialization as outlined by DEL

ABED 90 Dental Assisting I-BEST Support I

• Determine the meaning of symbols, key dental terminology, and other words and phrases used in dental assisting and accurately use them
• Respond to oral directions using vocabulary common in the field
• Formulate clarifying questions in response to directions given orally
• Outline safety procedures and demonstrate ability to understand and follow oral and written directives related to delivering safe and effective patient care
• Participate actively in structured conversations as part of a whole class, in small groups, and with a partner on topics related to dental assisting

ABED 91 Dental Assisting I-BEST Support II

• Discuss career plans, identify career pathways related to dental assisting and demonstrate interviewing skills
• Explain basic business administation procedures in a dental office
• Follow written directions related to dental software use
• Develop accurate and grammatically correct informative written communication in response to topics related to a dental office

AHSE 50 Basic Skills for High School Equivalency

• Construct and complete independent learning contracts
• Determine most appropriate high school equivalency pathway and make college transition plans
• Utilize a variety of writing strategies appropriate for college, personal, and work-related communication
• Demonstrate effective reading strategies for understanding main idea, inference, and multiple vocabularies in discipline-specific content
• Analyze contemporary, historical, or civic issues from a variety of perspectives
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate online learning platforms
• Apply online research skills for a variety of content-related projects (history, science, etc.)

AHSE 51 Issues in Contemporary History and Civics

• Apply the skills associated with reading as a historian: sourcing, contextualization, close reading, and corroboration
• Investigate a contemporary/historical or civic issue using multiple reliable sources
• Analyze a contemporary/historical civic issue from multiple perspectives
• Discuss contextual influences and consequences related to the specific contemporary/historical civic issue
• Connect the issue being researched to current social, economic, or professional circumstances
• Present a well-organized logical argument, based on research, to support a position on a contemporary historical civic issue

AHSE 52 Special Topics in US History & Government

• Organize a timeline of events leading to the development of the United States Government
• Examine the functions of the three branches of federal government, and how they provide a system of checks and balances for the government as a whole
• Discuss the significance of three specific Amendments included in the Bill of Rights
• Analyze an American  historical issue using multiple reliable sources
• Provide a thorough discussion of the impacts and implications of an historical issue from more than one perspective
• Demonstrate the following skills of Reading like a Historian: sourcing, contextualization, close reading, and corroboration

AHSE 53 Special Topics in Washington State History

• Describe the functions of the major branches of the Washington state government
• Identify three significant components of the Washington State Constitution
• Investigate a historical state event/issue using multiple reliable sources, and from multiple perspectives
• Connect a historical event/issue to current issues being addressed in Washington State
• Construct a presentation or graphic illustrating a current issue facing Washington State, including possible solutions or outcomes

AHSE 54 High School Equivalency Orientation and Portfolio

1-3 credits

This course orients students to the HSE Exam/HS+ Pathway, the college in general, the online platform, and to various programs and resources. Students complete learning assessments to identify potential barriers to completion and develop mitigation plans.  Students determine most appropriate high school equivalency pathway for their circumstances, then set goals and an academic plan to achieve them. Course provides instruction in navigation of the college website and online learning platform, as well as, study skills, persistence strategies, and traits of a successful student.  It also provides orientation to independent learning contracts and portfolio assessment to those students preparing to navigate the HS+ Pathway.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 226 on the CASAS Reading Assessment and a writing sample or instructor permission

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Apply concepts of effective learning strategies
• Formulate an academic goal and a realistic plan to achieve it
• Identify potential barriers to academic success and mitigation strategies
• Investigate student academic and support resources available on campus
• Construct and complete an Independent Learning Contract
• Develop a portfolio for maintaining coursework and documents
• Demonstrate knowledge of college website and online learning platform
• Demonstrate emerging computer navigational online research skills

AHSE 55 HS+ General Science - Lab

• Ask well-formulated questions that can be answered empirically
• Effectively use various types of models to describe, represent and understand real-world systems
• Plan and carry out investigations into scientific questions appropriate for the classroom
• Analyze and interpret data
• Use basic mathematics and computational tools in investigations
• Construct appropriate explanations of scientific investigation, drawing conclusions based upon the evidence collected
• Apply scientific knowledge in designing solutions to rudimentary engineering problems
• Engage in scientific discussions, using appropriate terminology and supporting arguments with evidence
• Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information

AHSE 56 HS+ Integrated Math I

• Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to perform everyday tasks (i.e. shopping, personal finance, time management, etc.)
• Select the appropriate math operation required to complete a task or solve a problem
• Communicate using accurate names for numbers and place values within a numeral
• Convert common measurements in the US measurement system
• Measure using fractions of units
• Express division remainders in fractional and rounded decimal form
• Read and interpret simple graphs
• Interpret ratios and percentages
• Apply logical and time-effective study skills to mathematics
• Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems in basic arithmetic

AHSE 57 HS+ Surveys in Science

• Demonstrate the knowledge of the scientific method
• Discuss the principle of homeostasis within the context of multiple scientific domains
• Describe ways that scientific ideas have influenced society or the development of cultures
• List questions that scientists investigate that are stimulated by the needs of society
• Research a societal issue that may be addressed through science
• Compare alternative solutions by considering trade-offs and possible consequences
• Analyze scientific information in current events to make personal choices or understand public policy decisions
• Demonstrate collaborative skills, specifically adoption of appropriate group roles, decision-making, and problem solving in small groups

AHSE 58 HS+ Studies in Health and Physical Education

• Describe the importance of personal health to both the individual and society
• Evaluate information scientifically and assess the reliability of the information
• Evaluate health information in the context of his/her own life
• Analyze nutritional and environmental factors affecting individual wellness
• Complete an individual in-depth research project or application of a health concept
• Evaluate health risks associated with certain occupational, residential, and recreational choices
• Document two healthy lifestyle changes made during this course and critique the strategies used in making each change
• Compile evidence through a reflective assessment process which documents academic growth and increased proficiency in the content area

AHSE 59 Reading and Writing in Occupational Education

• Determine and complete a projected living wage assessment
• Gather and analyze data to determine career interest and fit
• Gather current and projected data on a specific career
• Determine training and education needs
• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of two schools that provide necessary education/training
• Identify two scholarship resources
• Create a career action plan
• Synthesize the data into a summary report

AHSE 60 HS+ Studies in Fine Arts

• Discuss art and artists from at least two time periods, regions, or genres
• Recognize and identify various art types
• Analyze how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses
• Evaluate design, shape, color, composition, and medium
• Create two artistic presentations or art projects that explore the arts from the current historical era
• Discuss how visual and audio media can be an important expression of the issues, attitudes, and ideas that have developed throughout history
• Publish or exhibit to the public a piece of personally created art

AHSE 61 HS+ Career and College Planning

• Conduct a personal inventory identifying their values, interests, strengths, and characteristics
• Define self-doubt and identify its influence in decision-making related to career and college planning
• Identify both common and personal barriers that prevent students from completing a college degree or certification program
• Apply strategies to overcome barriers that may prevent them from completing college
• Complete a thorough career research project that will demonstrate knowledge of the work, future employment and salary projections, necessary training and education, and relative fit with the student’s values and personal characteristics
• Research the program options, costs, and admission requirements of two colleges that provide the training and education required for their chosen career path
• Create a master college application and essay
• Describe their college financial aid options, the FAFSA and its purpose, and application process, and identify two possible scholarship sources

AHSE 62 HS+ Information Technology

• Interact and collaborate with others using a variety of digital tools
• Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
• Research, manage, and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources
• Report information and analyze and display data in a variety of ways to support conclusions
• Combine technologies to create and share products from different content areas
• Explore possible topics and available information on current issues using databases and digital resources to organize a project or solve a problem
• Create digital products for inclusion in portfolios

AHSE 63 Spanish I and Latin American Studies

• Demonstrate vocabulary recognition
• Distinguish between regular and irregular verbs
• Recognize pronoun categories
• Produce noun-verb and noun-adjective agreement
• Distinguish formal and informal situations 
• Recognize and accurately use nouns, adjectives, and pronouns
• Create simple and grammatically correct affirmative, interrogative, and negative sentences using the present tense with few spelling errors
• Comprehend everyday words, phrases, and questions about self, personal experiences, and surroundings and other familiar contexts
• Communicate using memorized words and phrases and answer simple questions
• Use simple phrases and sentences to provide information about self, immediate surroundings, and familiar topics 
• Demonstrate an awareness of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world
• Identify cultures and societies of Latin America, including selected countries’ arts, customs, languages, literature, film, music, peoples, and traditions

AHSE 64 Spanish 2 and Latin American Studies

• Use simple past, both preterite and imperfect forms, and differentiate when to use each
• Practice present progressive, present perfect, conditional, and simple future (as well as “ir +a + infinitive future)
• Explain the difference between saber and conocer
• Make comparisons using más + adjective + que
• Practice formal and informal commands, stem-changing, irregular past, and reflexive verbs, direct and indirect object pronouns, demonstrative adjectives and prepositional pronouns 
• Develop vocabulary and conversation topics that include food and ordering in restaurants, daily routines and hygiene, air and train travel, holidays and celebrations, and parts of the body
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural connections, including polite vs. impolite behaviors, common pastimes and activities, holidays and celebrations, famous artists and writers, popular singers and actors, famous historical figures and leaders, simple rhymes and songs common to most Latin countries, and folk art from different areas and regions 

AHSE 65 English Composition and Literature

• Organize and analyze information and reflect upon its meaning in order to draw sound conclusions.
• Assess how authors structure text and deploy vocabulary for specific writing purposes and audiences, and apply these strategies to their own writing.
• Analyze the ways in which purpose and audience shape the construction of a text.
• Write effective sentences, utilizing writing mechanics and writing conventions
• Deploy strategies to plan, organize, and structure complex ideas to produce a legible and comprehensible draft.
• Appropriately moderate vocabulary (including idiom, colloquialisms and cultural references), sentence structure, voice, tone, rhetorical forms, and style for a variety of audiences and purposes.
• Critically and reflexively evaluate writing and deploy strategies for revising.
• Use computer technology and learning management systems to access new information, produce written work, and access and submit course materials.
• Interpret and analyze nonfiction, fiction, and informational text

AHSE 66 HS+ Integrated Math II

• Accurately perform arithmetic operations involving fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers
• Apply the order of operations when evaluating mathematical expressions
• Use proportional, statistical, and probabilistic reasoning in solving applied problems
• Use estimation skills to solve problems, detect errors, and check accuracy
• Make comparisons of relative magnitudes and work with various representations of quantitative information: ratios, rates, percentages, scientific notation, indices, scales, etc.
• Convert common measurements in the US and metric measurement systems
• Organize and summarize data using a variety of representations, such as tables, graphs, and formulas
• Use variables to represent quantities and solve linear equations
• Analyze and use quantitative information to support or critique an argument
• Communicate quantitative results both in writing and orally using appropriate language, symbolism, data, and graphs
• Use technology appropriately as a tool for calculations and to gather, research, and analyze quantitative information
• Apply logical and time-effective study skills to mathematics

AHSE 68 HS+ Physical Education

• Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability to rationalize and apply integrated training concepts
• Differentiate between beginning, intermediate, and advanced progressions of flexibility, cardiorespiratory, core, balance, and resistance training
• Demonstrate a documented physical transformation towards optimal functional performance
• Demonstrate documented decreased predispositions to acute and chronic injuries

AHSE 76 HS+ Introduction to Algebra with Geometry

• Apply mathematical skills in number sense, measurement, data analysis, probability, and algebra to choose appropriate problem-solving strategies for a variety of multi-step math problems, including geometry applications
• Simplify algebraic expressions using the rules of exponents and properties of polynomials
• Solve linear equations and formulas algebraically for a specified variable
• Identify key characteristics of standard geometric figures and linear functions
• Create linear equation models and apply those equations to making predictions
• Describe linear functions in multiple forms, including tables, graphs, and equations
• Solve systems of equations with two variables
• Compare and contrast methods to solve and graph equations with methods needed to solve and graph inequalities
• Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving basic algebra

ASL& 121 American Sign Language I

• Compose and construct sentences using ASL grammatical structure
• Articulate pattern phrases in both receptive and expressive communication
• Use basic vocabulary to ask and respond to questions using ASL
• Implement a variety of strategies when communicating with the Deaf
• Demonstrate cultural competence through the exploration of deaf history, deaf culture, community
• Effectively use ASL signs, vocabulary and finger spelling in meaningful daily conversation

ASL& 122 American Sign Language II

• Demonstrate improvement in existing skills, and express concepts correctly and understandably in American Sign Language
• Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of core vocabulary appropriate for ASL II
• Explain how sign movements can be modified to change meaning; how and when facial expressions occur; and how body, head, and eye movements are used in phrasing and agreement
• Use vocabulary to discuss locating things around the house, complaining, making suggestions and requests, exchanging personal information and life events, describing and identifying things, and talking about the weekend
• Participate in simple conversations on topics beyond the most immediate needs, e.g. giving directions, describing others, making requests, talking about family and occupations in depth, attributing qualities to others, talking about routines
• Identify, explain, and illustrate the various concepts, rules, and functions of ASL

UGR 200 Introduction to Applied Research

• Describe the purpose of applied research
• Identify the various components and methods of the research design process
• Complete a literature review on the topic of their proposed research
• Identify the need for and social value of their proposed research
• Design and present a research proposal
• Compare and contrast the classification, strengths, and limitations of various research methods
• Identify a research method or methods appropriate to their research topic and available resources according to nature and purpose of study
• Apply basic tools and skills used for technical/scientific writing
• Prepare a plan for collecting and analyzing data to support their proposal
• Apply research ethics

ARCH 100 College Strategies in Architecture

• List and summarize a wide range of assorted technologies
• Demonstrate basic computer operation and skills
• Create and organize an architecture-oriented filing system
• Create, organize, and manage a filing system in a network environment
• Demonstrate skills in the use of Microsoft Office® products as it pertains to architectural applications and presentation
• Use email attachments for document exchange
• Recognize and describe the different roles of the technician
• Identify industries and their technical requirements
• Describe and discuss ethical conduct of an architectural technician
• Prepare and present reports with a team
• Work in small groups with individuals of diverse backgrounds

• demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills and processes in the workplace
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
• exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior

ARCH 101 Architectural Fundamentals

• Identify and explain architectural graphics symbols and conventions
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of building codes
• Design basic plans for an architectural project
• Illustrate sections and details for construction documents
• Review architectural blueprints and identify common construction components

• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
• read architectural prints and solve common architectural problems
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 102 Construction Technologies

• Identify and explain framing systems, foundation systems, and roof systems
• Research common construction systems of commercial buildings
• Define terminology as it relates to building construction
• Identify construction materials commonly used in building construction
• Participate in a team to research and present on commercial building systems
• Design stair system

• read architectural prints and solve common architectural problems
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 103 Introduction to Design Theory - Architecture

• Create sketches related to architecture
• Incorporate and identify the principles of 2D and 3D design and examine how they are used in various design solutions
• Create architectural drawings using manual drafting tools to convey design intent
• Communicate design solutions using sketching and modeling
• Critique the effectiveness of a design based on its form and function
• Demonstrate an understanding of drawing views, scales, and dimensioning

• demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills and processes in the workplace
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 104 Drawing Techniques - Architecture

• Create and develop designs for architecture projects
• Work in teams to research and synthesize information from a variety of sources regarding different types of architecture projects
• Collaborate on the design of projects
• Apply different architecture drawing practices and techniques
• Produce industry-related projects, individually and as a team member

• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 105 Theory of Architecture

3 credits

• Describe varied architectural designs, values, and principles
• Research architectural theorists, such as Vitruvius, Palladio, Le Corbusier, and Walter Gropius
• Analyze architectural theories
• Deliver presentations of architectural theories

• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

 
Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20

ARCH 107 History of American Architecture

3 credits

• Identify American architectural styles and influential architects
• Examine European architectural influences as they relate to American architecture
• Research and recognize different architectural characteristics and styles
• Analyze building characteristics and define the architectural styles

• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology

• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

• exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior

ARCH 111 AutoCAD I - Architecture

• Create and modify existing basic geometry using AutoCAD
• Modify existing screen controls during CAD editing sessions
• Apply correct dimensioning standards to drawings by completing drawings
• Generate plots using output devices

• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 112 AutoCAD II - Architecture

• Create architectural drawings by using architectural scales
• Create civil drawings by using civil scales
• Apply external references by creating an industry drawing of architectural details using “Xrefs”
• Demonstrate how and articulate why to modify external references on drawings by changing “Xrefs”
• Recognize, describe, and apply the components of critical thinking

• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 131 Revit Architecture I

• Apply basic Revit operations such as model creation, documentation, and publishing by creating an architectural project
• Manage the Revit interface and model controls using datum, parameters, and architectural elements
• Setup and manage a new Revit project of a small commercial facility
• Apply industry standards to produce a building model and to produce documentation
• Create and modify basic Revit objects like walls, floors, doors, and roofs
• Utilize the Revit annotation system to access the model intelligence and produce documentation that directly relates to the model

• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 132 Revit Architecture II

• Create a comprehensive architectural building model using Revit fundamentals
• Utilize Revit massing tools to assist with building design
• Link and coordinate multiple Revit files
• Create site, HVAC, and lighting in their Revit project
• Utilize Revit to visualize and render the project
• Review and coordinate their model using Revit and Navisworks

• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 134 Building Systems

• Explain the basic concepts of building heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, heat transfer, water supply, drainage, and power and lighting systems
• Solve simple electrical and mechanical design problems
• Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings used in building design

• read architectural prints and solve common architectural problems
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 200 Design Studio - Residential

• Conceptualize and program a residential project
• Conduct context and site analysis
• Produce sketches during the design process
• Collaborate with clients in a professional manner
• Produce a design drawing set of a residential building project

• demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills and processes in the workplace
• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
• read architectural prints and solve common architectural problems
• complete a comprehensive design project
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 202 Construction Documents - Residential

• Apply prior knowledge of residential systems into detailed construction drawings
• Develop design drawings into construction drawings
• Apply knowledge and skills to create computer-generated drawings of construction documents for a residential building project

• be prepared for entry-level positions in the architectural, engineering or construction field with the ability to be independent and self-directed
• demonstrate industry ready skills in basic drafting fundamentals, concepts and techniques
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 207 Portfolio - Architecture

• Design and produce a high quality professional portfolio
• Prepare a field-focused self inventory of existing job skills
• Design and produce company- and position-specific resumes
• Compile and present a strong list of professional and personal references
• Utilize a contact list of industry-specific companies with potential job openings
• Prepare business quality cover letters
• Practice effective interview techniques
• Produce and maintain a job search log
• Utilize corporate online job postings

• be prepared for entry-level positions in the architectural, engineering or construction field with the ability to be independent and self-directed
• demonstrate industry ready skills in basic drafting fundamentals, concepts and techniques
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
• exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior

ARCH 210 Design Studio - Commercial

4 credits

• Conceptualize, design, and program a commercial project
• Select and analyze a project site
• Produce sketches during the design process
• Develop design drawings of a commercial building project

• demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills and processes in the workplace
• apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
• read architectural prints and solve common architectural problems
• complete a comprehensive design project
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
• exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior

 
Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40

ARCH 212 Construction Documents - Commercial

• Apply prior knowledge of commercial building systems to construction drawings
• Develop design drawings for the construction document phase of a project
• Apply knowledge and skills to create computer-generated drawings of construction documents for a commercial architectural building project

• be prepared for entry-level positions in the architectural, engineering or construction field with the ability to be independent and self-directed
• demonstrate industry ready skills in basic drafting fundamentals, concepts and techniques
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 215 Sustainability in Architecture

• Explain a variety of sustainability concepts
• Utilize digital tools and software to analyze and define alternative solutions
• Employ creative and critical thinking skills to solve sustainable challenges
• Present project

• read architectural prints and solve common architectural problems
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
• exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior

ARCH 220 Design Studio - Capstone Project

• Define architectural project
• Research related architectural project
• Produce preliminary architectural sketches and drawings
• Develop project schedule timeline
• Perform advanced design process
• Document design process and its components for their portfolio

• complete a comprehensive design project
• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 225 Construction Management - Architecture

• Apply estimating techniques to complete cost estimates
• Identify appropriate construction materials
• Calculate construction quantities required for a project
• Define common architectural terminology
• Design a small building structure
• Develop a construction timeline for a project

• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 228 Construction Specifications

4 credits

• Demonstrate adherence to industry standards through the construction contract process of a project
• Interpret methods, materials, contractual relationships, and construction document organization
• Perform independent research of the different systems for organizing specifications

• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ARCH 245 Architectural Model Building

• Demonstrate familiarity with contemporary fabrication/prototyping techniques
• Create an architectural model utilizing skills acquired in previous architecture classes
• Develop model making techniques through the production of a model project
• Employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
• Present model to group of peers

• employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

ART 102 Design I

• Incorporate and identify the principles of 2D design (balance, unity, emphasis, rhythm, etc.,) and examine how they are used in various design solutions
• Incorporate and identify the elements of 2D design (line, shape, value, color, texture, etc.,) and examine how they apply to design solutions
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of value, color schemes, and color attributes through class assignments and projects
• Differentiate between subtractive and additive color systems and understand how they are used in the design field
• Identify Gestalt principles and how they apply to the design
• Effectively present and defend individual design project during critique sessions
• Explain the design process including problem identification, the creative brief, creating iterations and identifying multiple solutions, presenting concepts, layouts, and providing deliverables.
• Describe how historical design movements continue to impact contemporary design work
• Demonstrate an understanding of positive/negative space and the brain’s ability to interpret and complete shapes

ART 104 Color for Creatives

• Use color intentionally to achieve a visual goal, such as creating a focal point, creating the illusion of depth, and communicating mood
• Describe which types of projects and media formats utilize the RGB and CMYK color spaces
• Differentiate the color attributes of hue, value, and saturation; apply knowledge of these attributes within digital software environments
• Explain why color psychology is an essential consideration when designing global media projects
• Identify anatomy and terminology of the human eye as it relates to seeing color and value
• Create and refer to a color wheel as a means to strategically blend colors and intentionally select schemes or harmonies for a given project
• Apply color theory resources and tools from software programs and tutorials 
• Explain how color can affect the outcome of a project in a given creative industry, from technical and psychological perspectives

ART 111 Beginning Painting for Non Art Majors

• Duplicate a master-painter’s landscape
• Compose a landscape with atmospheric perspective
• Transfer drawn images onto canvas
• Blend unique hues through the mixture of primary, secondary and neutral colors/tones
• Construct tonal under-painting with glazed/scumbled hues to create a still life painting
• Explore painted composition through rapid sketches
• Assess a variety of painting styles and schools
• Complete a proposed final project in a chosen artistic style

ART 121 Introduction to Drawing

• Discuss the elements of shape, line, texture, form, and light during class critiques and presentations
• Apply terminology, tools, and techniques used in representational drawing
• Demonstrate proportion, scale, and perspective
• Transfer three dimensional objects onto two dimensional surface using black and white media
• Use a sketchbook for drawing practice, recording ideas, and sketching
• Draw compositions with a variety of line qualities
• Render drawings using tonal contrast
• Communicate ideas through drawing
• Research historical and theoretical applications of drawings as planning,  process, and communication

ART 124 Introduction to Printmaking

• Transfer images to a matrix
• Produce printing matrices for relief, intaglio, and stencil printing
• Execute printed editions in a variety of printmaking media
• Paint and print monotype prints
• Properly operate an etching printing press
• Print images using hand-printing methods

ART 140 Photography Appreciation

• Describe the historical timeline and significant impacts of the photographic medium
• Identify, compare and contrast major photographic genres and particular works from history
• Describe the importance of photography as an intercultural language and art making tool
• Develop a foundational understanding of the terminology and tools involved in a contemporary digital photography workflow
• Produce well-exposed single images, and series of multiple images, using a digital camera
• Articulate visual literacy by critiquing a photograph or series of photographs
• Research and compile a personal synthesis of photo viewing and photo creation experience based on a specific topic, genre, or theme

ART 203 Intermediate Drawing

• Produce drawings that demonstrate a solid understanding of value and color in drawing through use of both black-and-white and color drawing media
• Produce drawings that utilize the two-dimensional space of the picture plane effectively and creatively by use of proportion, scale, perspective and compositional structure
• Draw confidently from life, from 2D images, from memory, or imagination
• Record ideas in a sketchbook to explore subject matter and new techniques
• Apply representational and non-representational drawing approaches to projects and exercises
• Describe the significance of drawing as a medium of creative expression and visual communication
• Demonstrate creativity and problem solving abilities through individual projects

ART 205 Human Life Drawing

5 credits

This class draws from the nude human form.

 

Prerequisites: ART 121  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Identify bone structures and surface muscle in the human form
• Use important anatomical reference points to establish proportion
• Execute gesture drawings
• Sketch schematic and planar-analysis drawings
• Apply form and cast shadows with differentiation of soft/hard edges
• Draw the human form through a range of motion
• Contextualize Figure Formalist and Figure Humanist artworks in their respective traditions

ART 224 Intermediate Printmaking

• Transfer images to matrices using hand-drawn and photographic methods
• Produce color and multi-plate printing matrices for relief, intaglio, and stencil printing
• Execute printed editions using two (or more) printmaking media
• Print matrices as monoprints to create unique works
• Properly operate a variety of printmaking equipment
• Print images using hand-printing methods

ART 235 Figure Drawing Research

• Identify bone structures and surface muscle in the human form
• Use important anatomical reference points to establish proportion
• Research internal musculature and skeletal structures, movement, and dynamics
• Draw complex human figures in foreshortened poses
• Identify current trends in the expressive nature of the human figure
• Experiment with non-traditional materials and techniques