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Dallas College Catalog 2024-2025

Course Descriptions

ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
 

Art
  

  • ARTS 1170 - Problems In Contemporary Art (1 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, MVC, NLC

    Area artists, critics, and art educators speak with students about the work exhibited in the gallery and discuss current art styles and movements. They also discuss specific aspects of being artists in contemporary society. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (1 Lec.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035326
  

  • ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (3 Lec.)

    Acad

    This is a Dallas College Core Curriculum course.
    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 1303 - Art History I (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A global, chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century. (Art History I and ARTS 1304 - Art History II (3 Credit Hours)  do not need to be taken sequentially.)

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (3 Lec.)

    Acad

    This is a Dallas College Core Curriculum course.
    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035226
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 1304 - Art History II (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A global, chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day. ( ARTS 1303 - Art History I (3 Credit Hours)  and Art History II do not need to be taken sequentially.)

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (3 Lec.)

    Acad

    This is a Dallas College Core Curriculum course.
    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035226
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 1311 - Design I (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design. (Design I and ARTS 1312 - Design II (3 Credit Hours)  do not need to be taken sequentially.)

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 1312 - Design II (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of three-dimensional design. (Design I and Design II do not need to be taken sequentially.)

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 1313 - Foundations of Art (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, NLC,

    Introduction to the creative media designed to enhance artistic awareness and sensitivity through the creative and imaginative use of art materials and tools. Includes art history and culture through the exploration of a variety of art works with an emphasis on aesthetic judgment and growth.

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007015126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 1316 - Drawing I (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline. (Drawing I should not be taken the same semester as ARTS 1317 - Drawing II (3 Credit Hours) .)

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055226
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 1317 - Drawing II (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A studio course exploring drawing with continued emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will further develop the ability to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will employ critical analysis to broaden their understanding of drawing as a discipline. ( ARTS 1316 - Drawing I (3 Credit Hours)  should not be taken the same semester as Drawing II.)

    Prerequisites: Recommended : ARTS 1316 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055226
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2311 - Design III (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    Studio art course that is a theoretical and practical study of color and composition in art and design. The course consists of studio-based projects using the formal and conceptual aspects of color. The course also examines the functions of color in art from different historical and cultural perspectives. This course could be offered with a focus in a specific medium.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2313 - Graphic Design (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    Studio course that introduces basic objectives, principles, and methods used in graphic design. The course focuses on creativity, aesthetic judgment, and critical-thinking skills to expand conceptual solutions within the realm of contemporary graphic design.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2316 - Painting I (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    Studio art course that introduces the fundamental principles, materials, and techniques of painting. (Painting I should not be taken the same semester as ARTS 2317 - Painting II (3 Credit Hours) .)

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085226
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2317 - Painting II (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    Studio art course that furthers the study of the principles, materials, and techniques of painting. ( ARTS 2316 - Painting I (3 Credit Hours)  should not be taken the same semester as Painting II.)

    Prerequisites: Required : ARTS 2316 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085226
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2323 - Life Drawing (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    Studio art course that introduces the analytic study of the human form and the figure’s potential for compositional and expressive use in drawing. (This course should not be taken the same semester as ARTS 1316 - Drawing I (3 Credit Hours)  or ARTS 1317 - Drawing II (3 Credit Hours) .)

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1317 , ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , and ARTS 1316 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055326
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2326 - Sculpture (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A studio art course that introduces the materials, processes, and issues pertaining to the making of three-dimensional objects and environments. The course explores the use of varied materials and techniques along with the formal and conceptual principles that form the basis of contemporary sculpture.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007095126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2333 - Printmaking (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A studio art course that introduces the materials, processes, and concepts pertaining to traditional and contemporary printmaking. The course explores the use of varied tools and techniques along with the formal and conceptual principles to create editioned and unique works.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007105126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2341 - Metals (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, ECC

    A studio art course that introduces metalsmithing using basic techniques in jewelry design and metal construction. The course provides instruction and practical fabrication experience as it relates to the design and production of small-scale functional and/or non-functional objects.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007145126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A studio art course that introduces basic building, throwing, and other techniques as it relates to the design and production of ceramic sculpture and pottery.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007115126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2347 - Ceramics II (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A studio art course that furthers the study of building, throwing, and other techniques as it relates to the design and production of ceramic sculpture and pottery.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : ARTS 2346 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007115126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2348 - Digital Media (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    Studio art course that introduces the potential of basic digital media manipulation and graphic creation. The course emphasizes still and time-based media.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311  and ARTS 1316 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec, 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5001025226
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2356 - Photography I (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A studio art course that introduces the technical and conceptual basics of photography as a creative medium.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    This course is cross-listed as COMM 1318 . The student may register for either ARTS 2356 or COMM 1318  but may receive credit for only one of the two.
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055126
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2357 - Photography II (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    A studio art course that furthers the study of the technical and conceptual basics of photography as a creative medium.

    Prerequisites: Required : ARTS 2356 .
    This course is cross-listed as COMM 1319 . The student may register for either ARTS 2357 or COMM 1319  but may receive credit for only one of the two.
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055226
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2366 - Watercolor (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    Studio art course that introduces the fundamental principles, materials, and techniques of watercolor and other waterbased media.

    Prerequisites: Recommended : For Art Majors – ARTS 1311 , ARTS 1312 , ARTS 1316 , and ARTS 1317 .
    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085326
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.
  

  • ARTS 2389 - Academic Cooperative (3 Credit Hours)

    Campus Location: EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of studio art and/or art history.

    Background Search Required: No

    Course Hour Configuration
    (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

    Acad

    Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2401035212
    This is a Texas Common Course Number.