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Art

Artistic talent is enhanced through a focus on developing creative ideas and new artistic methods. Media include:

  • knitting
  • weaving
  • glassblowing
  • painting
  • drawing
  • sculpting

Students learn to use visual techniques such as composition, color, space, and perspective to produce desired artistic effects.

As freshmen, JWCC art students exhibit their work, as well as enjoying opportunities for job shadowing and internships. The two-year associate in art degree can be a building block for a bachelor’s degree in fine arts at a four-year institution.

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Suggested Degree Plan for Art (AA)
Do not use this degree plan as a substitute for an advisor. Always meet with an advisor to discuss your specific needs for completing the program before signing up for classes each semester.
First Semester Details
ART 100 Drawing I: Fundamentals Details 3
This course will explore the basic aspects of drawing with the emphasis on developing an understanding of visual and technical skills pertinent to all art fields.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 115 Art Appreciation Details 3
Designed to expose/cultivate an awareness of art in our culture with some emphasis on contemporary times. IAI: F2 900
Prerequisites: (none)
MAT 109 Elementary Statistics Details 3
A study of the collection and interpretation of statistical data. Specific topics include description of sample data, probability, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, testing hypotheses, correlation, and regression. IAI: M1 902.
Prerequisites: MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department
ENG 101 Rhetoric and Composition I Details 3
An introductory course in writing at the college level with attention to skills needed at each stage of the writing process. Placement in ENG 101 presupposes competence in English grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling. IAI: C1 900.
Prerequisites: ENG 099 with a grade of "C" or above or appropriate placement score
FYE 101 Blazing Your Trail Details 1
Directed to new students, this course provides a supportive transition to the culture of higher education. Course objectives aim at preparing students for the college experience by acquiring effective learning techniques and by becoming aware of available college resources for academic and personal growth. This course also develops students' abilities, which will assist them with the complexities of college life.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Details 3
Basic introduction to the major areas of psychology--the study of behavior and the mind. Areas of emphasis include human development, personality theory, learning, thinking, stress and motivation, mental illnesses, and biological and social aspects of behavior. Course will combine research with real life application throughout. IAI: S6 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
Second Semester Details
PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy Details 3
A study of recurrent, persistent human principles and problems such as the validity of knowledge; the nature of truth; the nature of identity, free will and determination; moral and aesthetic values; and religious belief systems. IAI: H4 900
Prerequisites: (none)
BIO 101 General Biology Details 4
An introductory biology course that covers a breadth of biological concepts including biochemical pathways, molecular and cellular biology, the structure and function of organisms, genetics and heredity, evolution, ecology, and the importance of life science to society. In the laboratory setting, emphasis will be placed on utilizing the scientific process to arrive at evidence-based conclusions. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: L1 900L.
Prerequisites: MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
HIS 111 World History I Details 3
Cultural, economic, and political developments throughout the world from ancient times through the 16th century. IAI: S2 912N.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 126 2D Design and Color Details 3
A study of visual perception and composition on a 2D surface. The basics of visual problem solving will be stressed in space, shape, line, and color. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: (none)
ENG 102 Rhetoric and Composition II Details 3
A continuation of ENG 101; provides further practice in writing at the college level for a variety of purposes and audiences, using both fixed and open or developing forms. Research paper required. IAI: C1 901R
Prerequisites: Completion of ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or above
Third Semester Details
HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities Details 3
Study of human values, self-perceptions, and aspirations expressed in drama, film, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture with an emphasis on history, techniques, meaning, and evaluation of individual works. IAI: HF 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
AST 101 Elementary Astronomy Details 3
An elementary survey of the nature and behavior of the solar system and the regions beyond and of basic physical processes occurring throughout the universe. IAI: P1 906
Prerequisites: (none)
Various AST 102 / Elective Details 1
AST 102 or Elective
AST 102 Elementary Astronomy Lab Details 1
A laboratory course than examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin and evolution of the universe through the use of hands-on experiments and observation and analysis of astronomical data. Supplement to Elementary Astronomy 101. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Prerequisites: Intended to be taken concurrently with AST 101 or with previous completion of AST 101
Various Electives Details 1
Any credit-based course may be taken to fulfill this requirement. Students should always discuss with their advisor which electives would be best for them to take to best achieve his or her particular goals.
Prerequisites: Varies by course
ART 121 Drawing II Details 3
Continuation of the materials, skills and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on the exploration and development of individual expression of form and content.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
ART 240 Painting I Details 3
An introduction to basic painting techniques and color principles applied to the exploration of oil and/or acrylic painting media.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or consent of department
CMN 101 Introduction to Speech I Details 3
An introduction to the basic principles of oral communication as applied to public speaking. The course emphasizes the mastery of oral communication skills through a variety of exercises in which the student speaks before the group. Involves analysis of such topics as preparation, organization, and delivery. IAI: C2 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
Fourth Semester Details
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Details 3
This course is an introduction to sociology as a way of understanding the world and how it applies to everyday life. Major theoretical perspectives and concepts are presented including socialization, culture, the social construction of knowledge, social control and deviance, inequality, race and ethnic relations, poverty, and the sociological imagination. IAI: S7 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 127 3D Design and Color Details 3
A studio course exploring the fundamentals of the formal systems and basic elements of visual organization through 3D design principles and theories using a variety of materials.
Prerequisites: ART 126
ART 241 Painting II Details 3
This course is designed to continue building aesthetic and technical skills begun in Painting I. Emphasis will be placed on the investigations of media usage, color development, and painting as a medium of communication.
Prerequisites: ART 240
ART 106 Ceramics I Details 3
An introductory studio course consisting of both hand and wheel methods of construction. Includes the study of clay bodies, glazes, decoration methods, and kiln firing.
Prerequisites: (none)
ART 247 Digital Photography Details 3
Designed to teach the fundamentals of photographic image taking using a digital camera.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Electives Details 1
Any credit-based course may be taken to fulfill this requirement. Students should always discuss with their advisor which electives would be best for them to take to best achieve his or her particular goals.
Prerequisites: Varies by course
NOTE: Only students who do not need additional coursework and who take the number of credits or courses as listed each semester can complete the program in the time given. Others will take longer to complete. Course descriptions may contain IAI (Illinois Articulation Initiative) codes containing information for students transferring their credits to another Illinois higher learning institution. See itransfer.org or the JWCC course catalog for more information on IAI.