Catalog of Courses
Browse below to find courses being taught at EMCC during current and upcoming semesters. Courses are listed in alphanumeric order based on course subject prefix and number. You may click on the subject listings in the left filter menu to narrow results by subject. You may search for current class offerings available for enrollment by clicking on the link under each course. Click here to view the official current and archived book versions of the EMCC Academic Catalog.
Understanding and enjoyment of art and visual culture through study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art, design elements, media and processes, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Prerequisites: None.
History of art from the Paleolithic period through the Middle Ages. Prerequisites: None.
ART1101 History of art from the Renaissance through Modernism. Prerequisites: None.
ART1102 Survey of history of photography from beginning to present. Emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between the medium's development and reception, society, and other visual arts. Technical developments, photographic practices, and sociocultural themes are studied. Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to the origins and historical development of art in Asia, with emphasis on Asia's major sub-regions including West, Central, East, South, and Southeast. Prerequisites: None.
Art of Mexico and related cultures, from the prehistoric to the contemporary period. Prerequisites: None.
Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.
ART1111 Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.
ART1112 Investigation seeking visual solutions to a variety of problems concerning color in two and three dimensions and modes of color appearances, including light and effects in design and theory of design. Prerequisites: None.
Fundamental principles of three-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.
ART1115 Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.
Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition.
Prerequisites: ART116.Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None.
Camera required.
Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various media in painting.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.Choosing the right pieces to include, presenting art work, developing the portfolio. Prerequisites: None.
Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society and overall human experience. Critical inquiry of specific themes from a wide variety of academic viewpoints. Comprehensive and interdisciplinary review of global, historical, and cultural trends, supplemented by readings and discussion. Varied content due to changing honors forum themes and issues.
Prerequisites: Admission to the college honors program or permission of Instructor.
Interdisciplinary study of leadership focusing on development of leadership skills.
Prerequisites: Admission to the college honors program or permission of Instructor.
Overview of the historical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of play, leisure, and recreation and their role in contemporary society. Nature of play and leisure behavior in human development within different cultures and the contribution play, recreation, and leisure make to the quality of life for individuals in today's society. Prerequisites: None.
