ARTS & HUMANITIES
The Arts and Humanities programs at Tidewater Community College engage
students in a full spectrum of artistic and expressive studies utilizing the
most up-to-date technical platforms. Career Studies Certificates are available
for Music and Theatre students who may wish to fine-tune their skills, add
new ones, or explore entry-level study paths. Associate of Applied Science
Degrees are more comprehensive programs designed to prepare students for
specific careers in Graphic Design and Studio Arts.
Graphic Design – Associate of Applied Science Degree
Graphic Design: Advertising Design – Associate of Applied Science Degree Graphic Design: Multimedia – Associate of Applied Science Degree Liberal Arts – Associate of Arts Degree (transfer)
Music – Career Studies Certificate
Studio Arts – Associate of Applied Science Degree Studio Arts: Glass – Associate of Applied Science Degree
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Graphic Design
The Associate of Applied Science degree in
Graphic Design teaches
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
GRAPHIC DESIGN (66-67 CREDITS)
Curriculum can be completed in four semestersCourse Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (15 CREDITS) CREDITS
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
ART 250 History of Design 3
ART 283 Computer Graphics I 4
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Health/Physical Education Elective4 1
SEMESTER 2 (17 CREDITS)
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 141 Typography I 4
ART 202 History of Art II 3
ART 284 Computer Graphics II 4
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
SEMESTER 3 (18 CREDITS)
ART 122 Drawing II 3
ART 209 Creative Concepts and Copywriting 3
ART 251 Communication Design I 3
HIS 111 History of World Civilization I 3
PHT 101 Photography I 3
Natural Science Elective1 or Mathematics Elective1 3
SEMESTER 4 (16-17 CREDITS)
ART 252 Communication Design II 3
ART 263 Interactive Design I 4
ART 286 Communication Arts Workshop2 3
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II 3
Approved Graphic Design Elective3 3-4
Total Minimum Credits 66-67
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015-2016 catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 ART 286 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered in the fall and spring semesters only.
3 Students may choose from any of the listed courses for which they have the prerequisite and that is not already a requirement in their specialization: ART 122, ART 201, ART 203, ART 208, ART 251, ART 252, ART 263, ART 264, ART 270, ART 271, ART 290*, ART 297*, and PHT 135. *Requires permission of Visual Arts Center Director.
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Graphic Design: Advertising Design
The
Advertising Design specialization teaches students the
computer and design skills, marketing and public relations
expertise needed to work in the field of advertising—as a layout
artist, a copywriter, a freelance graphic designer, or
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
GRAPHIC DESIGN (65-66 CREDITS)
Specialization: Advertising Design
Curriculum can be completed in four semesters
Course Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (17 CREDITS) CREDITS
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
ART 250 History of Design 3
ART 283 Computer Graphics I 4
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
SEMESTER 2 (17 CREDITS)
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 141 Typography I 4
ART 202 History of Art II 3
ART 284 Computer Graphics II 4
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
SEMESTER 3 (16 CREDITS)
ART 209 Creative Concepts and Copywriting 3
ART 251 Communication Design I 3
HIS 111 History of World Civilization I 3
MKT 220 Principles of Advertising 3
PHT 101 Photography I 3
Health/Physical Education Elective4 1
SEMESTER 4 (15-16 CREDITS)
ART 252 Communication Design II 3
ART 286 Communication Arts Workshop2 3
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II 3
Approved Graphic Design Elective3 3-4
Natural Science Elective1 or Mathematics Elective1 3
Total Minimum Credits 65-66
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015-2016 catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 ART 286 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered in the fall and spring semesters only.
3 Students may choose from any of the listed courses for which they have the prerequisite and that is not already a requirement in their specialization: ART 201, ART 122, ART 203, ART 208, ART 251, ART 252, ART 263, ART 264, ART 270, ART 271, ART 290*, ART 297*, and PHT 135. *Requires permission of Visual Arts Center Director.
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Graphic Design: Multimedia
The
Multimedia specialization prepares students to produce
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
GRAPHIC DESIGN (65 CREDITS)
Specialization: MultimediaCurriculum can be completed in four semesters
Course Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (17 CREDITS) CREDITS
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
ART 250 History of Design 3
ART 283 Computer Graphics I 4
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
PHT 101 Photography I 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
SEMESTER 2 (17 CREDITS)
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 141 Typography I 4
ART 202 History of Art II 3
ART 284 Computer Graphics II 4
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
SEMESTER 3 (16 CREDITS)
ART 263 Interactive Design I 4
ART 209 Creative Concepts and Copywriting 3
ART 270 Motion Graphics I 3
HIS 111 History of World Civilization I 3
Natural Science Elective1 or Mathematics Elective1 3
SEMESTER 4
ART 208 Video Techniques 4
ART 264 Interactive Design II 4
ART 286 Communication Arts Workshop2 3
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II 3
Health/Physical Education Elective3 1
Total Minimum Credits 65
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015-2016 catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 ART 286 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered in the fall and spring semesters only.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
Liberal Arts
The
Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program is designed for
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE:
LIBERAL ARTS (61 CREDITS)
Curriculum can be completed in four semestersCourse Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (17 CREDITS) CREDITS
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
HIS History Elective3 3
MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II (or MTH 163) 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Beginning Foreign Language Sequence4 4
Humanities Elective1 3
SEMESTER 2 (18 CREDITS)
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
HIS History Elective3 3
MTH 157 Elementary Statistics (or MTH 164) 3
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking2 3
Beginning Foreign Language Sequence4 4
Health/Physical Education Elective5 2
SEMESTER 3 (13 CREDITS)
Humanities/Social Science Elective1 3
Intermediate Foreign Language Sequence4 3
Science with Lab Elective1 4
Social Science Elective1 3
SEMESTER 4 (13 CREDITS)
Humanities/Social Science Elective1 3
Intermediate Foreign Language Sequence4 3
Science with Lab Elective1 4
Social Science Elective1 3
Total Minimum Credits 61
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015–2016 catalog. Students should consult an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
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CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE
Music
The Career Studies Certificate in
Music provides students with an
CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE
MUSIC (23-26 CREDITS)
Curriculum can be completed in two semesters
Course Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (10-11 CREDITS) CREDITS
MUS 111 Music Theory I1 4
MUS 121 Music Appreciation I 3
Applied Music Elective2 2
Approved Music Ensemble3 1-2
SEMESTER 2 (13-15 CREDITS)
MUS 112 Music Theory II 4
MUS 122 Music Appreciation II 3
Applied Music Elective2 2
Approved Music Ensemble3 1-2
Approved Music Elective4 3-4
Total Minimum Credits 23-26
1 Music Theory students are expected to have a basic understanding of reading sheet music notation. Students will take a content review exam upon enrollment in MUS 111 during the first week of classes. Students who do not pass will be advised to enroll in MUS 101 – Basic Musicianship I, for one semester, before enrolling in MUS 111 – Music Theory I. Contact Music Department for details.
2 Applied Music Elective must be taken from the following: MUS 136 – Applied Music – Voice
MUS 145 – Applied Music – Keyboard MUS 155 – Applied Music – Woodwinds MUS 165 – Applied Music – Strings MUS 175 – Applied Music – Brass MUS 185 – Applied Music – Percussion
3 Approved Music Ensemble must be taken from the following: MUS 135 – Jazz Ensemble
MUS 137 – Chorus Ensemble MUS 146 – Percussion Ensemble MUS 166 – String Ensemble
4 Approved Music Elective must be taken from the following: MUS 101 – Basic Musicianship I
MUS 125 – American Music MUS 131 – Class Voice I MUS 132 – Class Voice II
MUS 236 – Adv. Applied Music – Voice MUS 245 – Adv. Applied Music – Keyboard MUS 255 – Adv. Applied Music – Woodwinds MUS 265 – Adv. Applied Music – Strings MUS 275 – Adv. Applied Music – Brass MUS 285 – Adv. Applied Music – Percussion
MUS 237 – Adv. Chorus Ensemble MUS 239 – Adv. Jazz Ensemble MUS 266 – Adv. String Ensemble
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE
Studio Arts
The
Studio Arts program is designed for those entering or continuing in
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE
STUDIO ARTS (66 CREDITS)
Curriculum can be completed in four semestersCourse Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (16 CREDITS) CREDITS
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
ART 201 History of Art I 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Social Science Elective1 3
SEMESTER 2 (15 CREDITS)
ART 122 Drawing II 3
ART 134 Three Dimensional Design 3
ART 202 History of Art II 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
PHT 101 Photography I 3
SEMESTER 3 (17 CREDITS)
ART 221 Drawing III 3
ART 241 Painting I 3
ART 280 Graphic Design for Studio Arts 3
HIS 111 History of World Civilization I 3
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking2 3
Health/Physical Education Elective5 2
SEMESTER 4 (18 CREDITS)
ART 222 Drawing IV 3
ART 287 Portfolio and Resume Preparation3 3
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II 3
Mathematics Elective1 3
Approved Studio Elective4 3
Approved Studio Elective4 3
Total Minimum Credits 66
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015-2016 catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100. Consult transfer institution to ensure that the substitution is appropriate for your transfer program.
3 ART 287 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. 4 Approved Studio Electives: Students may take any of the listed electives for which they have the prerequisites and that are
not a requirement in their specialization: ART 122, ART 134, ART 221, ART 222, ART 231, ART 241, ART 242, ART 243, ART 244, ART 245, ART 260, ART 271, ART 290*, ART 297*, ART 299*, CRF 102, CRF 105, CRF 130, CRF 131, CRF 199*, CRF 230, CRF 231, PHT 101, PHT 126, PHT 135, PHT 221, PHT 222, PHT 231, PHT 232, PHT 256, PHT 270, PHT 290*, PHT 297*.
* Requires permission of Visual Arts Director
5 Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: DIT 121, 125; HLT 100, 105, 106, 110, 116, 121, 130, 138, 141, 150, 160, 200, 204, 215; PED (any activity course).
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE
Studio Arts: Glass
The Specialization in
Glass provides students with both the historical
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE
STUDIO ARTS: GLASS (66 CREDITS)
Curriculum can be completed in four semestersCourse Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (16 CREDITS) CREDITS
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
ART 201 History of Art I 3
CRF 130 Glass Blowing I 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
SEMESTER 2 (15 CREDITS)
ART 122 Drawing II 3
ART 134 Three Dimensional Design 3
CRF 131 Glass Blowing II 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
PHT 101 Photography I 3
SEMESTER 3 (17 CREDITS)
ART 202 History of Art II 3
ART 221 Drawing III 3
ART 280 Graphic Design for Studio Arts 3
CRF 230 Glass Blowing III 3
HIS 111 History of World Civilization I 3
Health/Physical Education Elective5 2
SEMESTER 4 (18 CREDITS)
ART 287 Portfolio and Resume Preparation3 3
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking2 3
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II 3
Approved Studio Elective4 3
Mathematics Elective1 3
Social Science Elective1 3
Total Minimum Credits 66
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015-2016 catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100. Students planning to transfer should consult the transfer institution to ensure that the substitution is appropriate.
3 ART 287 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. 4 Approved Studio Electives: Students may take any of the listed electives for which they have the prerequisites and that are
not a requirement in their specialization: ART 122, ART 134, ART 208, ART 221, ART 222, ART 231, ART 241, ART 242, ART 243, ART 244, ART 245, ART 260, ART 271, ART 290*, ART 297*, ART 299*, CRF 102, CRF 105, CRF 130, CRF 131, CRF 199*, CRF 230, CRF 231, PHT 101, PHT 126, PHT 135, PHT 221, PHT 222, PHT 231, PHT 232, PHT 256, PHT 270, PHT 290*, PHT 297*.
* Requires permission of Visual Arts Director.
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE
Studio Arts: Photographic Media Arts
The Specialization in
Photographic Media Arts provides students with
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE
STUDIO ARTS: PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA ARTS (66 CREDITS)
Curriculum can be completed in four semestersCourse Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) (16 CREDITS) CREDITS
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
ART 201 History of Art I 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
PHT 101 Photography I 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Social Science Elective1 3
SEMESTER 2 (15 CREDITS)
ART 202 History of Art II 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
PHT 110 History of Photography 3
PHT 126 Introduction to Video Techniques 3
PHT 171 Imaging & Concepts in Photographic Media Arts 3
SEMESTER 3 (18 CREDITS)
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 280 Graphic Design for Studio Arts 3
HIS 111 History of World Civilization I 3
PHT 201 Advanced Photography I 3
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking2 3
Mathematics Elective1 3
SEMESTER 4 (17 CREDITS)
ART 287 Portfolio and Resume Preparation3 3
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II 3
PHT 221 Studio Lighting I 3
Approved Studio Elective4 3
Approved Studio Elective4 3
Health/Physical Education Elective5 2
Total Minimum Credits 66
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 35 in the 2015-2016 catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100. Students planning to transfer should consult the transfer institution to ensure that the substitution is appropriate.
3 ART 287 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. 4 Approved Studio Electives: Students may take any of the listed electives for which they have the prerequisites and that are
not a requirement in their specialization: ART 122, ART 134, ART 208, ART 221, ART 222, ART 231, ART 241, ART 242, ART 243, ART 244, ART 245, ART 260, ART 271, ART 290*, ART 297*, ART 299*, CRF 102, CRF 105, CRF 130, CRF 131, CRF 199*, CRF 230, CRF 231, PHT 101, PHT 126, PHT 135, PHT 221, PHT 222, PHT 231, PHT 232, PHT 256, PHT 270, PHT 290*, PHT 297*.* Requires permission of Visual Arts Director.
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE
Studio Arts: Pre-Art Therapy
The Specialization in
Pre-Art Therapy is designed to prepare
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREE
STUDIO ARTS (66 CREDITS)
Specialization: Pre-Art Therapy
Curriculum can be completed in four semesters
Course Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) ( 16 CREDITS) CREDITS
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
ART 183 Introduction to Art Therapy 3
ART 201 History of Art I 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
SEMESTER 2 (15 CREDITS)
ART 122 Drawing II 3
ART 134 Three Dimensional Design 3
ART 202 History of Art II 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology I 3
SEMESTER 3 (18 CREDITS)
ART 241 Painting I 3
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking2 3
HIS 111 History of World Civilization I 3
HMS 121 Basic Counseling Skills I 3
PHT 101 Photography I 3
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3
SEMESTER 4 (17 CREDITS)
ART 287 Portfolio and Resume Preparation3 3
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II 3
PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology 3
Approved Studio Elective4 3
Health/Physical Education Elective5 2
Mathematics Elective1 3
Total Minimum Credits 66
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CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE
Theatre Arts
The Career Studies Certificate in
Theatre Arts provides
CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE
THEATRE ARTS (24 CREDITS)
Curriculum can be completed in three semestersCourse Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 (6 CREDITS)
CST 141 Theatre Appreciation I 3
Approved Theatre Elective1 3
Semester Total 6
SEMESTER 2 (9 CREDITS)
CST 233 Rehearsal and Performance I 3
Approved Theatre Elective1 3
Approved Theatre Elective1 3
SEMESTER 3 (9 CREDITS)
CST 234 Rehearsal and Performance II 3
Approved Theatre Elective1 3
Approved Theatre Elective1 3
Total Minimum Credits 24
1 Students interested in performance theatre must select 15 credits from the following: CST 111, 131, 132, 145, 241, 266, 290.