This is a composition course that stresses the writing process. Students will write multi-paragraph essays using the following expository modes: description, narration, example, comparison/contrast, classification/division, process analysis, and causal analysis. Nonfiction readings will be covered to help illustrate writing structures and the organization of ideas. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: ASSET placement OR successful completion (grade "C") of GE0011EN and/or GE0012RD
This course surveys Western art forms relative to political, social, religious, and economic movements from antiquity to the Mannerist period. Topics include painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and architecture. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: None
This course provides a framework for considering critically significant photographers and their work. Students will be expected to describe, interpret, and evaluate the origins, stylistic changes, and artistic innovations in the history of photography from the nineteenth century through contemporary times. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This is a composition course that focuses primarily on analytical and persuasive writing, as well as the research paper. Emphasis is also placed on critical reading and thinking. Cultural issues such as diversity, multiculturalism, tolerance, and effective communication will be discussed in connection with some writing assignments. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: GE10110
This course covers algebraic techniques and problem-solving, such as algebraic and complex fractions, operations with real numbers, linear functions and systems, quadratic equations, radicals and radical expressions, factoring, polynomials, conic equations and applications, exponents and radicals. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: ASSET placement OR successful completion (grade "C") of GE0013MA, GE0013MA
This course surveys Western art forms relative to political, social, religious, and economic movements from the Baroque to present day. Topics include painting, sculpture, decorative arts, architecture, photography, and conceptual art. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course focuses on international literary selections. Topics include the critical evaluation of the literary genres: short story, poetry, and drama. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: GE10110, GE10210
This course focuses on a working knowledge of human sensory processes and their subsequent perceptual and behavioral manifestations. Topics include learning, memory, consciousness, and cognition. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This is course an introduction to the concepts, theory and practice of ethical decision-making in the personal and social realms. Concepts such as justice, mercy, responsibility, and morality are considered. Students will learn about a broad range of ethical theories and theorists, ancient to modern. These theories will be compared, contrasted, and applied to a variety of ethical problems, dilemmas, and controversies. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
In this course students will examine group interaction within human society. Through texts, lectures, videos, and discussions, students will learn about the variety of ways sociologists view human culture and society, as well as the sociological phenomena that affect the lives of individuals within the world-wide human family. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course covers Western civilizations from the Ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, to the Middle Ages, the rise of Christianity, and the Renaissance. These civilizations will be examined in terms of social, economic, political and cultural perspectives. Major historical events, ideas, and developments will be discussed, and issues of race, class, and gender will be considered. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course provides an introduction to the principles of economics emphasizing an analysis of the economy as a whole. Interrelationships among the consumer, business, and government sectors are explored from American and international economic perspectives. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: GE10110, GE10210, AND GE10220 OR GE10450
This course focuses on aesthetics, which is alternately defined as philosophy of art, philosophy of beauty, and philosophy of taste. All three definitions point to the ways in which we create, experience, think about, and write about the fine arts. Through texts, lectures, videos, and discussions, students will learn about the variety of ways in which individuals generate their own critical voice and aesthetic theories. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: GE10110, GE10210 AND GE10120 OR GE10230
Visual awareness is expanded through the observation of the principles of light and the translation of three-dimensional form into two-dimensional drawings. Advancing from simple to complex forms, skill levels in construction and an understanding of line and perspective will be developed. Students study the effects of light and movement on the human body. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This fundamental course provides an introduction to the principles of color and an exploration of color theory as it relates to graphic design. The psychological and cultural aspects of color will be examined in making appropriate design decisions. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course introduces the theories and applications of both the IBM and Macintosh computers. Topics include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint, computer graphics, file preparation for high-end output, file management, basic data storage and retrieval and the Internet. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
The creative professions require innovative individuals with clear vision. Freshmen at The Art Institute of Philadelphia will work together to develop the vision of what makes a successful student and professional. The course begins by welcoming students into The Art Institute of Philadelphia community and helping them integrate into this student environment. Students will become acquainted with college and community resources, explore their goals for success, and work on establishing a visionary course for the development of their professional portfolio. The course concludes with attending the portfolio show of the graduating class. (0 quarter credits, 2 hours per week)
This course identifies the potential of the computer as a tool of the professional photographer. Students develop skills on various platforms and examine the techniques of print retouching and manipulations. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
In this fundamental course, students will identify basic photographic tools and their intended purposes, including the proper use of various camera systems, light meter and film selection. Students will analyze photographs to determine their positive and negative attributes and apply these principles to produce their own visually compelling images by employing the correct photographic techniques. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Working individually and in teams, students will utilize large format cameras both in the studio and on location, working with various light sources. Students will develop a frame of reference for their own work by examining the effective and ineffective characteristics in various examples of art and design. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH10130
This is an intermediate course designed to further the student’s black and white photographic skills. By manipulating film exposure and development, the student will learn how to create excellent and expressive black and white prints. The student’s exploration and understanding of the photographic medium will be guided by specific set assignments, demonstrations and group critiques. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH10130 OR PH10350
This course requires students to demonstrate their ability to define and solve advanced design problems. Students will analyze the characteristics and purposes of various problems and then offer clean and creative solutions for each. The students are expected to communicate ideas using symbolism appropriately. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH10330
In this course, students will be introduced to the basic concepts and principles of lighting for photography. Fundamentals of recognizing and controlling both natural and studio lighting with emphasis on the quality, direction and effect on the photographic image. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This is an introduction to color transparencies, digital image capture and support software. Students will learn to control color and contrast with transparency materials during film exposure/development and to optimize digital captures for best possible output. In addition, students will begin to utilize basic Photoshop workflow to demonstrate proper input and output techniques. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
In this class, students will learn color theory and how to design color images. Students will also gain a basic understanding of how to utilize color management systems, and correct digital files and prints using Adobe Photoshop software. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH10111, PH10130
All aspects of studio photography are discussed in this course. This course also covers problem-solving skills through a variety of assignments designed to challenge the students’ skills in lighting, camera operation, and commercial interpretation. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH10311
This class provides students with a more in-depth experience using Adobe Photoshop. Students will explore channels, masks, basic compositing, vector tools and advanced layer techniques. In addition the course will cover efficient Photoshop workflow from input to output, advanced color correction and elementary color management. Prerequisite: PH10320 (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH10320
This course expands on the Principles of Lighting course, with an emphasis on lighting for products and people in both the studio and on location. Introduction to the necessary and correct utilization of electronic flash and lighting tools in the studio and on location are covered. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
In this course, students will explore emerging technologies and various professional uses of digital imaging. Students will be expected to combine previously learned digital techniques with newly acquired information design skills to produce unique digital images. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH10432
In this course, students will obtain an accurate picture of the field of photojournalism as presented by seasoned professionals. Emphasis is placed on creativity, content, gathering of information, and layout. Students will learn that this field is one that requires dedication and drive. They will be shown examples of photojournalism and will be required to produce their own renditions of the picture story, magazine covers, and page layouts for all types of print media. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course covers the fundamentals of photographing interiors and exteriors for the architect. The student completes all assignments with the four-by-five or eight-by-ten view camera. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH10311, PH10432
The specific needs of a variety of manufacturing and retail clients are examined and photographic solutions are developed in this course. Students create photographs meeting specific market and media needs. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH20511, PH20520
This class covers Photoshop production methods for various types of originals, including line art, black and white and color images. Students will refine their Photoshop workflow from input scanning and digital capture to output on inkjet printers and web. Advanced color correction techniques, sharpening and working in color modes other than RGB will be covered as well. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course will apply the techniques used to research and identify target markets; identify efficient ways of selling work through agents; and examine how to create a successful self-promotion campaign. Students will demonstrate telephone marketing and sales skills, and be expected to build a portfolio of images that support their research. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
In this course students receive an overview of the photographic industry, including specialty fields available to professional photographers and a history of these fields. A working knowledge of these career fields will be obtained through lectures presented by working professionals and field trips to business locations. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: GE10130
This course explores the special needs of location photography. The planning and logistics of shooting on location are covered. Transportation, scouting, permits and billing, in addition to lighting, metering, and other photographic controls will be demonstrated in a variety of assignments related to fashion, portraiture, still life, product, stock, and architectural photography. Students work alone and in teams, thus sharing a number of photographic and support roles. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH20511
Students will incorporate knowledge and techniques acquired during the program to determine specific career goals, and begin preparation of a professional entry-level portfolio. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH20611, PH20641, PH20721
This is the first of a series of classes in which the student’s work is analyzed in depth, and a critical vocabulary is developed to critique images. The student is expected to begin producing images for his/her final portfolio. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH20611 (may be a prerequisite or corequisite) and PH20520, PH20522
Students will learn the basic tools for placing their photographs on the Internet and for archiving their portfolio on CD. The course covers basic HTML scripting and two-dimensional animation on the web. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH20621
This course is the completion of the portfolio process for associate’s students only, with an emphasis on presentation, craftsmanship, and creation of a personal style. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
Prerequisites: PH20710
From the hunting scenes painted on the walls of prehistoric caves to the representations of elaborate court dinners in seventeenth and eighteenth century Europe, depictions of food, regardless of the medium, vividly express the essential and complex role of food throughout history and culture. Students will explore the place of food in the visual arts from both an art history and culinary perspective and be exposed to the iconography of food as religious, social and political symbols. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
In this course, students will learn professional methods of speaking and of communicating their ideas and experience to others. Students will prepare and deliver demonstration and persuasive speeches designed to be effective with a variety of audiences. Students will also participate in small group presentations. Topics include subject selection, audience analysis, research, organization, and the use of voice and body in speech delivery. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of American Government. Concepts such as democracy, civil rights, civil liberties; public opinion; mass media, political parties, and the three branches of government will be discussed. Students will learn about the framework of government from colonialism to the present day. Government ideologies will be discussed and applied to various situations in an unbiased manner. Students will be able to see the importance of government and how decisions made by the government affect our everyday daily lives. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course will introduce the student to the physical, ecological, social and political principles of environmental science. The student should gain an understanding of scientific method and how it is used to analyze the relationship between humans and the natural environment. The course will help the student to develop an analytical framework that he/she can use to judge environmental issues and intelligently discuss environmental responsibility. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course presents a survey of major events and development in the history of motion media and mass communication. The survey focuses on the relationship between technology and media development and explores the impact motion media and mass communication have on society and economy. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course covers the period of U.S. history from early colonization to the Spanish/American War. Primary emphasis is on the English colonies and the period of nationhood. This course will examine U.S. history in terms of social, economic and political perspectives, and students will also trace the histories of various American populations, such as women, African-Americans, Native Americans, etc., throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course is designed for students who wish to study abroad. Students will travel between the spring and summer quarters and will return to campus to complete a final exhibition project during the summer quarter. The course will consist of lectures, activities, research, and discussions designed to examine the culture, history, and aesthetics of the city or cities chosen for the study abroad experience. Students will also be encouraged to explore issues of identity and place, ideology (values, norms, customs), society (conformity/autonomy, gender, class), and structure (religious, political, economic) as they share, analyze, and reflect upon their experiences throughout the course. (3 quarter credits, 44 hours over two week break)
Theatre Appreciation introduces students to the art, in theory and in practice, of live theatre and the many types of artists who collaborate to create a theatrical production. This course will enhance students’ appreciation of the nature and place of theatre in contemporary culture. Students will experience theatre in depth through reading scripts, analyzing productions, and completing a creative theatre project. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)
This course introduces students to the aesthetic, technical, and historical principles of film and the artists who were instrumental in its development and growth. Students will examine the creative process and analyze the different genres of film. (3 quarter credits, 4 hours per week)