Appropriate reading-level skills are a prerequisite for most college-level courses offered at RCGC. This prerequisite may be satisfied by passing the College placement exam or successfully completing the specific reading course requirement.
Many courses require course fees in addition to tuition. Please refer to page 17 of this catalog or to the website RCGC.edu for a list of fees and fees relating to online course listings.
Many of the courses listed are offered as an online or hybrid approach. Check the online schedule or an advisor for more information.
Please Note: All course and lab fees are listed according to categories (A through L; O, Q and W). Dollar amounts for each category, listed on page 17 of this catalog, are accurate through June 30, 2016.
ALH 123 Medical Assistant Procedures 1 lecture hour, 1 clinical hour, 2 credits
Pre or Co-requisite: ALH 102, "C" or higher in ALH 104, ALH 112, ALH 115, ALH 119
This capstone course for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate in Professional Development will build communication and critical thinking skills by teaching the student to integrate the knowledge obtained from previously learned skills such a phlebotomy, ECG/EKG, obtaining and recording vital signs, obtaining medical histories to organize, synthesize and present information as required in a clinical environment, and perform procedures routine to medical care. Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to take the National Health Career Association (NHA) certification exam.
ART – Art
ART 101 Art Appreciation I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099
This is an introductory course directed toward a basic understanding of past and present painting, sculpture, architecture, photography and digital and other media.
ART 105 Drawing I
2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits
This course is an introduction to drawing, using pencil, pastel, charcoal and pen. The study is to include observational drawing designed to aid in the development of visual perception. (Some supplies are to be furnished by the student.)
ART 108 Drawing and Painting I 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Course Fee: B
This course introduces drawing and painting using pencil, watercolor and oil or acrylic paint. Studies include still life, landscape, life drawing and abstraction. No previous experience is necessary. This course will not satisfy art major requirements. (Some supplies are to be furnished by the student.)
ART 114 Painting I
2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Course Fee: B
This course is an introduction to painting, using watercolor, acrylic and oil paints. The study is to include non-representational and representational methods of painting. (Some supplies are to be furnished by the student.)
ART 116 Color Theory
2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099
Course Fee: B
Emphasis in this course is on the implications of color for designers and artists. Color awareness is realized through experimentation with optical illusions, color harmony and psychological associations. Color exercises and creative assignments are supplemented by lecture, group discussion, critique and individual instruction.
ART 121 History of Photography 3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
This course is an overview of the history of photography from its beginnings to the present day. It focuses on the development and history of photography as an art form and the impact photography has had on both the art world and society. It also emphasizes major photographers and their work.
ART 131 Introduction to Digital Photography 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099
This course is an introduction to digital photography. Current trends in image making are examined from aesthetic, cultural, social and political points of view. Topics include elements of basic camera operation, exposure, lighting, composition, visual literacy and investigation of the relationships between elements of form, shape, line and color. A digital camera is required (DSLR preferred).
ART 141 Introduction to Photoshop 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 131 and RDG 099
This course will familiarize students with Adobe Photoshop and its relationship to digital photography. Students will gain practical experience with digital techniques that will support their photography skills as a business, design, artistic and communication tool. The goal of this course is to facilitate the integration of Adobe Photoshop with digital photography in order to strengthen visual communication.
ART 201 Art History I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099
Art History I surveys western art from humankind’s first efforts to the Renaissance with an emphasis on historical continuity and effects of social change.
ART 202 Art History II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099
Art History II surveys the developments of western art from the Renaissance to modern time. Baroque, neoclassicism, realism, impressionism and post-impressionism are included topics.
ART 208 Drawing and Painting II 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 108
Course Fee: B
This course is a continuation of ART 108. Instruction in life drawing is given and individual projects are assigned. This course will not satisfy art major requirements. (Some supplies are to be furnished by the student.)
ART 231 Intermediate Digital Photography 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 131 and RDG 099
This course will familiarize students with digital photography beyond the basic camera controls and image adjustments. Students will gain practical experience with digital photography techniques that will support their photography skills as a business, design, artistic and communication tool and develop the digital lab skills to make fine-tuned image adjustments with digital photography editing software. The goal of this course is to provide hands-on practice in digital photography for those already comfortable with basic camera controls who are ready to move to intermediate digital image making in order to strengthen visual communication. A DSLR camera is required.