Semester: Fall 2024
An introduction to the Japanese language and Japanese-speaking cultures with emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to prepare students for successful entry into the target language. This is a beginning course for students who have had very limited or no prior study of this language. … Continue reading “Elementary Japanese I*”
An introduction to the French language and French-speaking cultures with emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to prepare students for successful entry into the target language. This is a beginning course for students who have had very limited or no prior study of this language. … Continue reading “Elementary French I*”
Introduces students to the basic techniques and procedures required to prepare baked goods in a commercial setting, with emphasis on ingredient identification/function, scaling and proper mixing methods. Hands on laboratory training include the basic techniques used to prepare bread, pies, cookies, cakes, and baked custards.
An introduction to life drawing, encompassing both traditional techniques and a contemporary approach to the representation of the figure. Includes the nude figure, the clothed figure, portraiture and the figure in a still-life environment. This course is based in both anatomical and expressive approaches to human figure drawing. A variety of media will be explored, … Continue reading “Figure Drawing*”
Through studio experience, lecture, and class discussion, students will explore design principles, techniques, materials and tools relevant to creating sculptural forms. Instruction in additive and subtractive methods. Emphasis placed on the creative process and analysis of sculptural works. This is a non-credit offering of Sculpture I that is offered in conjunction with a credit course.
An introductory course with an emphasis on hand building and an introduction to basic throwing. In hand building the focus will be on pinch, coil and slab methods. In throwing, cylindrical forms will be explored. Instruction in glaze application and composition will be covered.
This course is designed to introduce students to visual communication through graphic design. Students practice basic studio skills with an emphasis on developing the ability to convert creative concepts into a visual medium. Topics include proper file management, computer navigation basics, fundamental techniques of the design process, and digital plagiarism. Students will learn to create … Continue reading “Graphic Design I*”
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of architectural planning, design, and drawing production. Topics include: drawing layouts, floor plan development, elevation views, renderings, material specifications, and building code requirements.
Winter is coming and we need some hearty meals to keep us going. In this class we will discuss a stock/broth from scratch and create some soups and stew that will warm, nourish us, use up some of those leftovers, and store well so we can enjoy them all over again. Printed Recipes will be … Continue reading “Winter Soups and Stews”
Love working with animals but not ready to commit to a degree in veterinary technology? In less than a year you can earn a Veterinary Assistant certificate from CT State that will allow you to begin working in veterinary offices and hospitals caring directly for different types of animals. This program will teach you veterinary … Continue reading “Veterinary Assistant”