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ENVS 135 Earth Science (2 SH)
An introductory geology course focusing on the study of the planet earth, including the processes by which we have synthesized the data and theories describing our planeton topics pertaining to planet Earth, with an emphasis on minerals, rocks, and geological features. Included are the forces that have shaped our planet throughout time, as well as geological hazards. Attention is given to modern science, samples, and case studies to describe these processes. This course meets for 7 weeks. Core: NS
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In this course students produce a variety of short and long form audio productions, from promotional spots to news features as well as music performances and audio portraits. Students will work with digital software editing programs to produce works utilizing a variety of recording and processing techniques. Course sections include psychoacoustics (sound and how we hear it), the production process (from idea to finished product), microphones (types and uses), live recording, audio processing and effects, editing, and numerous projects with a variety of applications. Students should consider taking this course while enrolled in VACA 262. (Spring 2024Fall 2023)
VACA 283 Art History-Western (4 SH)
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Relief printmaking is an ancient form favored by contemporary artists in which images are printed on paper from wood and other materials. Screen printing is a newer process in which ink is forced through fabric onto paper and other materials. These processes are used to develop rich, colorful prints with an emphasis on visual ideas and technique. An introduction to watercolor covers a variety of techniques including washes, wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, mono-types, pen-and-ink with color tinting. Students will also have opportunity for skill development following demonstrations with guided and independent practice. When the weather is especially lovely, we'll move the classroom outside and enjoy painting en plein air. (Fall 2024Spring 2025) Core: CA
VACA 332 Intermediate Ceramics (2 SH)
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This course uses a thematic approach to the history and appreciation of art outside the Western mainstream. Art is presented as illustrative, laying the foundation for understanding the context and aesthetics of art from non-Western perspectives. (Spring 20242025)
VACA 397 Elementary School Art Methods (2-3 SH)
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Students will study the narrative structure of video story-telling and the process of narrative video production. They will work at creating a variety of short form narratives and will complete independent projects from pre-production to postproduction. Scripts for this class will be created in THR 361 which should be taken the semester prior to this class. Prerequisite: VACA 262. (Spring 20242025)
VACA 481 Junior/Senior Thesis and Exhibition (2 SH)
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