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Addresses digital camera operation, a variety of file types, digital photo editing, and printing procedures. Digital camera capabilities will be learned through a series of project-based assignments, lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. Formal emphasis is placed on the creative use of camera controls, composition, exposure, digital imaging software (including Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop®), and an awareness of critical issues in contemporary photography. Scanning and printing techniques will also be included. Students are required to provide their own digital camera and media cards for storing image files; the camera must be capable of full manual control and capturing RAW files. Although all work can be accomplished on campus computers, a laptop computer suitable for viewing/editing images and Adobe Photoshop software will facilitate additional work outside of the scheduled lab time but is not required.

Introduces students to the powerful tools of Photoshop for manipulating digital images, photomontage and page layout applications. The course topics cover Photoshop tools, photo corrections, working with selections, and layer basics. The use of masks and channels, typographic design, and vector drawing techniques are also covered. In addition, assignments will include advanced compositing, basic video editing, digital painting, and working with 3D images/text. Textbook and portable media storage device required. Students will need access to Adobe Creative Cloud that includes Photoshop.

Introduces students to the powerful tools of Adobe Illustrator (Ai) for manipulating images, building multimedia online graphics, and creating page layout applications. Students learn skills and techniques for editing images and creating effective digital graphics for a variety of online and print applications. The course topics cover Illustrator tools, layers, typography, digital painting, symbols/shapes, brushes, and graphic styles/effects. Students will need access to Adobe Creative Cloud that includes Illustrator.

Builds on the aesthetic, technical, and conceptual foundation established in VRTS 101C. This observational drawing course will develop greater technical facility with materials and explore methods for translating and interpreting one’s environment onto a drawing. As conceptual options and skill with materials increase, drawing will become a stronger outlet for personal and creative expression. Students will expand their understanding and use of color and work more extensively from the human figure. The historical foundation of drawing will be explored, as well as contemporary and historical trends.

Builds on the aesthetic, technical, and conceptual foundation established in VRTS 101C with an emphasis on the human form. The student will aim to develop a knowledge of and a sensitivity to the structure, anatomy, and expressive qualities of the human form in a variety of ways including line, place, value, mass, and shape. Composition will be a consideration at all times. A $20 fee will be assessed for all students in this course to cover the cost live modeling.

Involves further development of skills and concepts covered in VRTS 120C while emphasizing individual expression within the parameters of structured studio projects. This course is intended to advance the student’s understanding of visual organization and design through the development of a personal painting vocabulary.

Helps the student who has basic darkroom and exposure/development skills further their understanding of the principles and techniques of black and white photography. Assignments will focus on both technical and aesthetic concerns. Class topics include still life composition, the use of fiber paper, toning, studio lighting, portraiture, street photography, photojournalism, medium format film, and low light photography. In-class critiques provide feedback on students’ work. Students should expect to provide their own 35mm film camera with full manual controls and be able to independently operate studio lighting equipment. A $20 fee will be assessed for all students in this course to cover the cost and disposal of chemicals used in class.

Students will be asked to develop a body of artwork that reflects a growing understanding of building techniques and surface treatment. The development of personal direction and an individual artistic voice will be stressed. Projects will be concept driven, expecting students to be able to visually and verbally demonstrate the intent of the work. Focused time on the potter’s wheel will open up a new creative tool and begin a dialogue on design and function. Students will have the opportunity to explore work and techniques of contemporary clay artists. A $50 ceramic studio fee will be assessed for all students taking this course.

A capstone experience in which students will create an independent body of work and demonstrate their ability, present it in a professional manner, document the artwork photographically, curate their exhibition, and write their artist statement. The work from the capstone exhibition will be included in the student's program exit portfolio. The student will select a member of the Visual Arts faculty to oversee their capstone progress through weekly scheduled critiques, demonstrations, and discussions. Emphasis will be on the marriage of conceptual content with technical competence in the selected mediums.

NHTI's Communications degree program prepares you to build a successful career in today’s complex, information-based, media-driven culture and allows you to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, or other related fields. You will gain opportunities to:

• Study communication in everyday relationships, groups, and organizations; students discover how these systems are created, maintained, and improved.
• Learn critical thinking, problem solving, conflict management, and collaborative strategies; students develop leadership, career development, and understanding skills for different situations.
• Develop skills in writing, editing, social media, and analysis; students learn to create and deliver effective messages through written, oral, digital, and broadcast channels.

Do you have questions? Contact Alan Lindsay, department chair, at alindsay@ccsnh.edu or 603-271-6484 x4242. You can also request more info here!