Art 211 CERAMICS I

This course is designed to allow individuals to experience a variety of construction, decoration, and glazing techniques while providing the opportunity to find strengths and preferences. Students will be creating projects based on the Elements and Principles of Design and will also relate to historical and/or cultural references, and specific artists of influence. Over the course of the semester, students will focus on the construction processes of hand building methods: pinch, coil, slab. There will also be the opportunity to explore wheel throwing techniques.

For a copy of the complete syllabus, please email: cgarlock@tmcc.edu

ART 212 CERAMICS II

This studio course builds on knowledge acquired in Ceramics 211. Emphasis is on the Sculptural Form and Surface experimentation, as well as development of personal expression through exploring personal identity. Traditional and nontraditional uses of clay will be explored through the use of mold making and assemblage.

For a copy of the complete syllabus, please email: cgarlock@tmcc.edu

ART 124 INTRO TO PRINTMAKING

This course is designed to allow individuals to experience a variety of printmaking processes. Over the course of the semester, students will focus on the printmaking construction steps: research and planning, creating, registration planning, and printing an edition. Students will also maintain a sketchbook or journal used to design projects, research, and discover areas that are of special interest to them.

For a copy of the complete syllabus, please email: cgarlock@tmcc.edu

ART 224 RELIEF PRINTMAKING

This course introduces students to the technical and theoretical methodologies associated with relief printmaking. Students will learn the following techniques: Reduction cut monoprinting, stamping using color theory ideas that create one of a kind (monotypes) on different surfaces like fabric and clay, Japanese woodcuts, and linoleum.

For a copy of the complete syllabus, please email: cgarlock@tmcc.edu

ART 100 ONLINE

Visual Foundations is an introductory art course that explores visual forms and contemporary concepts through a variety of media, presentations and discussions. Transfers to UNR/UNLV. Satisfies UNR Fine Arts core curriculum.

For a copy of the complete syllabus, please email: cgarlock@tmcc.edu

ART 296 INDEPENDENT STUDY

A course for advanced students to pursue individual creative work in any of the studio disciplines.

Approval to take the course: Students must write a one page proposal (typed) of what they would like to produce during the semester, including techniques they will develop, research they plan to do (example: books or resources they will be using) and connections they plan to make in the given art genre of their choice. Students must have taken the prerequisite classes prior to be accepted into an independent study course. Please ask Professor Garlock if you have questions regarding this. Students are responsible for all their own materials used in this course.

For a copy of the complete syllabus, please email: cgarlock@tmcc.edu

ART 299 THE POTTERS WHEEL

In this course we will be making specific types of utilitarian pottery: cups bowls, pitchers, vases, plates, etc. Each week we will look at contemporary and historical ceramics to help train our eye, develop techniques and familiarize ourselves with the field of pottery.

Making good pottery is very difficult, it take a lot of time and practice to master the skill to a level that we can express our ideas. This is an independent study class and is designed so students can work at their own pace. Grading will be on time put in on the wheel, research and process recording in the sketchbook, and informal critiquing of work.

For a copy of the complete syllabus, please email: cgarlock@tmcc.edu