(1 lecture, 2 lab) Ceramics II

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Designed for students who wish to continue to work with clay and gain proficiency in its use as an art medium. Students will work with the instructor to plan and create sculptural and/or functional ceramics. ART 2030* 1-3 lab credits Portfolio Development Students enrolled in this course will work one on one with an assigned instructor/mentor preparing and organizing artwork for exhibition and/or portfolio presentation. Hands on preparation of traditional art portfolios and digital art presentations will be emphasized, however, students may choose to complete a body of work for exhibition. This course may be individually tailored to student goals. Enrollment option from one to three credits depending upon portfolio objectives. ART/AMIN 2035 3 credits (1 lecture, 2 lab) Regalia-Traditional Dress and The Arts of Ojibwe Culture This course assists students in their development as designers and makers of traditional Native American regalia. Anishinaabe culture, design, pattern making and handwork skills will be emphasized. Students will create clothing and regalia suitable for indigenous ceremony and rituals of celebration. It is advantageous for students to have previous experience. ART/CSCI 2097* 3 credits (1 lecture, 2 lab) Digital Graphics II Students will build upon skills learned in ART/CSCI 1097 Introduction to Digital Graphics or an equivalent, introductory digital graphics course. Typography, multipage communications and informational design will be studied. Students will design booklets, charts, maps and diagrams demonstrating creative organization skills and artful conceptual presentation. To run concurrently with ART/CSCI 1097 Introduction to Digital Graphics. ART 2101* 3 lab credits Ojibwe Floral Beadwork III This course prepares students to pursue a career as a beadwork artist and/or mentor. Students learn key fundamentals and the skills necessary to become a professional artist in the realm of Ojibwe Beadwork. This course is designed for students with advanced expertise in Ojibwe beadwork, and who want to take their artistic talents to the next level. BIOLOGY The mission of the Biology department is to provide quality instruction in the biological and environmental sciences that can transfer to bachelors degree programs, as well as to teach all students the relevance of biology and the use of the scientific method in everyday activities.