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Students deepen the comparisons of Arabic-speaking cultures, practices, perspectives, and artifacts to students’ own cultures; connect the Arabic language to other relevant disciplines; and expand their use of the Arabic language outside of the classroom in a variety of contexts. 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Students deepen the comparisons of Arabic-speaking cultures, practices, perspectives, and artifacts to students’ own cultures; connect the Arabic language to other relevant disciplines; and expand their use of the Arabic language outside of the classroom in a variety of contexts. Content and supporting language structures and vocabulary will be theme-based, with outcomes measured in a variety of ways, including task-based activities that support effective communication around a theme.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arab-arabic/100/arab-102", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arab-102", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arab-102.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000031", "code": "ARAB 201", "title": "Intermediate Arabic I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "In order to improve their ability to communicate at the first intermediate level, students apply language skills in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes in everyday contexts. Students deepen the comparisons of Arabic-speaking cultures, practices, perspectives, and artifacts to students’ own cultures; connect the Arabic language to other relevant disciplines; and expand their use of the Arabic language outside of the classroom in a variety of contexts. Content and supporting language structures and vocabulary will be theme-based, with outcomes measured in a variety of ways, including task-based activities that support effective communication around a theme.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arab-arabic/200/arab-201", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arab-201", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arab-201.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000032", "code": "ARAB 202", "title": "Intermediate Arabic II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "In order to sharpen their ability to communicate at the second intermediate level, students apply language skills in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes in everyday contexts. Students deepen the comparisons of Arabic-speaking cultures, practices, perspectives, and artifacts to students’ own cultures; connect the Arabic language to other relevant disciplines; and expand their use of the Arabic language outside of the classroom in a variety of contexts. Content and supporting language structures and vocabulary will be theme-based, with outcomes measured in a variety of ways, including task-based activities that support effective communication around a theme.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arab-arabic/200/arab-202", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arab-202", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arab-202.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000033", "code": "ARAB 230", "title": "Contemporary Issues in the Middle East", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an overview of the complex contemporary Middle East and examines the interplay of various factors that help us to better understand and critically analyze current issues in the Middle East. Besides having an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the contemporary Middle Eastern issues, learners will have the opportunity to examine, in detail, the major events and trends that impact the current political, social, cultural, and economic foundations of the region. Taught in English, this course does not fulfill the requirement for a world language sequence.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000971" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arab-arabic/200/arab-230", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arab-230", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arab-230.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000034", "code": "ARTS 100", "title": "Foundations in Visual Arts", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Designed for the visual arts major, this course will provide a practical and theoretical introduction to the study of visual arts. This course should be taken at the beginning of the art program. Students will identify aesthetic approaches and the academic study of, and career paths within, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, time-based media, graphic design, and interactive design. Students will discuss ethical issues within the arts, develop the analytical strategies essential to the critiquing process, explore the creative process from initial idea to final piece, and review transfer portfolio requirements for admission to arts programs at local universities.", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000942", "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-100", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-100", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-100.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000035", "code": "ARTS 101", "title": "Two-Dimensional Art and Design", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course focuses on the theories, practices, and techniques of two-dimensional art, with an emphasis on composition and design. Through the creation of original artwork, lecture, discussion, idea generation, and critique students will develop a creative skillset and a vocabulary common to art across medium, culture, and time. While engaged in the art-making process and informed discourse about two-dimensional art, students will broaden and strengthen their own personal creativity while further developing creative and critical thinking.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000913", "howardmd-000927", "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-101", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-101", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-101.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000036", "code": "ARTS 102", "title": "Three-Dimensional Art and Design", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 102. This course focuses on the elements of art and principles of design as they relate to form and space. Using traditional and non-traditional materials as well as newer technologies, students will explore three-dimensional design as it relates to physical and virtual space. Through problem-solving, idea generation, the exploration of linear and non-linear connections, and the fabrication of unique works of three-dimensional art, students will develop a creative skillset and a vocabulary common to art across medium, culture, and time. While engaged in the art-making process and informed discourse about three-dimensional art, students will broaden and strengthen their own personal creativity while further developing creative and critical thinking.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-102", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-102", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-102.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000037", "code": "ARTS 103", "title": "Drawing I: Observation and Invention", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 109. This course focuses on the theories, practices, and techniques of drawing as a descriptive tool and mode of personal expression. Through observation, students will apply the traditional conventions of drawing, employing line and value, to develop form, render space, portray the effects of light, and exhibit accuracy in shape, proportion, and scale. Exploring the strategies and techniques used in drawing from observation and invention, students will develop a greater conceptual understanding of drawing as an expressive medium. Research tools such as thumbnail sketches, quick studies, and sketchbooks are used to develop ideas and enrich students’ understanding of drawing. Subjects may include still life, landscape, architecture, portraiture, and figures.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000913", "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-103", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-103", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-103.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000038", "code": "ARTS 104", "title": "Digital Fundamentals", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 112. This course focuses upon the use of the computer as a creative tool for the visual arts. Working with industry standard graphics software, students will learn how to create images by drawing directly with the computer and by capturing, altering, and processing images using the many transformation tools available. In addition to exploring creative and aesthetic possibilities, and limitations, of digital media, students will explore the philosophical and ethical issues that electronic image making presents, and its effects through fine art, commercial art, and the media.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 101" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000927", "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-104", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-104", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-104.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000039", "code": "ARTS 110", "title": "Art Appreciation", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 103. The overall purpose of this course is to encourage an appreciation of Western Art. This is a highly visual course in which students will examine and discuss works of art from the prehistoric to the contemporary periods. Students will look at and analyze many images in order to gain an understanding of their form and content. Students will analyze the formal structure of various works of art as well as consider them in the context of the historical period and cultural framework in which they were produced.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-110", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-110", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-110.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000040", "code": "ARTS 120", "title": "Introduction to Painting", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Designed for non-visual art majors, this course is an introduction to the theories, practices, and techniques of painting with an emphasis on foundational painting concepts. Painting materials, techniques and practices of direct painting approaches called alla prima are introduced in acrylic. Working from direct observation, students are introduced to the formal visual principles emphasizing composition and color as elements of a stable pictorial space. Demonstrations, lectures and critiques support studio assignments and instruction in traditional and contemporary formats.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-120", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-120", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-120.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000041", "code": "ARTS 121", "title": "Introduction to Digital Photography", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT-146. This introductory digital photography course covers digital camera operation, exposure challenges, lighting techniques, composition, and photo editing with a focus on creating imagery as a means of self-expression. A DSLR or compact camera with manual controls and a tripod are required.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000936" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-121", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-121", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-121.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000042", "code": "ARTS 122", "title": "Introduction to Film Photography", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This introductory black-and-white film photography course covers camera operation, exposure challenges, composition, lighting, film processing, and darkroom printing with a focus on creating imagery as a means of self-expression. A film SLR camera with manual capabilities is required. While students are encouraged to use their own equipment, film cameras are available for check-out through the department.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-122", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-122", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-122.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000043", "code": "ARTS 123", "title": "Introduction to Printmaking", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Designed for non-visual art majors, this course is an introduction to the theories, practices, and techniques of printmaking, with an emphasis on foundational printmaking concepts. Working with Relief and monotype techniques, students will learn the use of various tools and materials especially made for printmaking application and processes. The emphasis is on creating works of art through traditional and non-traditional printmaking conventions, visual organization, composition, and content. This course also will teach the importance of working in a collaborative environment shared in the printmaking workshop and studio. The working space is set up in a way that students will work with multiple and unique works of art characteristic of printmaking processes and printing techniques. The terms and concepts will provide students with the vocabulary needed to explore the philosophical and ethical issues that art making presents, and its effects on the fine art world. Demonstrations, lectures, and critiques support studio assignments and instruction in traditional and contemporary formats.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-123", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-123", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-123.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000044", "code": "ARTS 124", "title": "Introduction to Ceramics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Designed for non-art majors, this course will introduce students to the basic hand building skills that are necessary to effectively use clay as a sculptural medium of artistic expression. The course will emphasize a thorough understanding of basic design principles as related to ceramics, and students will use this knowledge to critically evaluate work both verbally and in writing. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the use of ceramic tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to produce work from concept to finished product. This includes knowledge of raw materials and technical procedures such as clay-making, glazing, and firing.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-124", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-124", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-124.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000045", "code": "ARTS 125", "title": "Introduction to Digital Art", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 113. Designed for non-visual arts majors, this course is an introduction to the theories, practices, and techniques of digital arts. Working with industry standard graphics software, students will learn how to create both print and moving images as an artistic medium. Projects will analyze techniques ranging from photographic manipulation, illustration, and digital painting to flipbooks, animation, and stop motion video. This course will develop the analytic skills necessary to learn the strategies to succeed in the conception, organization, and production of digital art. With an emphasis on approaching each project with an expressive and artistic eye, students will be encouraged to draw from many different media to create their work.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000936" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-125", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-125", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-125.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000046", "code": "ARTS 129", "title": "Creativity: The Artist's Process", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Students will focus on the techniques and practices of a single art medium while learning to apply the creative process. Through lecture, discussion, critique, and the creation of original artwork, students will gain a better understanding of the creative process, as presented by a master artist working in their respective medium, while developing their creative and critical thinking skills. Faculty will modify the major topics of the course each offering in order to present students with discipline-specific techniques and terminology.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-129", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-129", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-129.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000047", "code": "ARTS 190", "title": "Foundations Portfolio", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course focuses on the development of a complete foundations portfolio. Following a comprehensive portfolio review by arts faculty, students will revise and develop their work, resulting in a portfolio that represents successful completion of foundations coursework. Students will prepare and install an exhibition of their work in the Art Department Gallery and attend a faculty critique of the work in the exhibition.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/100/arts-190", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-190", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-190.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000048", "code": "ARTS 200", "title": "Painting I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 211. This course is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of painting through lecture, demonstration, and studio experience. Students will learn the materials, tools, and approaches to painting in oil or acrylic. Color mixing and theory as it applies to painting is a central focus of the course. The emphasis is on technical proficiency and direct observation from life. Subjects may include still life, interiors, landscape, portraiture, and figures.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104", "ARTS 252" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-200", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-200", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-200.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000049", "code": "ARTS 201", "title": "Painting Studio: Indirect Method", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Designed to build upon the methodologies, concepts, and skill sets gained in Painting I or Introduction to Painting, students are encouraged to further develop their aesthetic approach, technique, and overall direction within their work through experimentation and research into methodologies, concepts, and skill sets as they apply to advanced topics in drawing. A significant feature of this course is the opportunity for individual student advisement, helping the student to gain insight into his/her personal process and direction as an artist. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of Painting Studio-Indirect Method.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 120", "ARTS 200" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-201", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-201", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-201.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000050", "code": "ARTS 202", "title": "Painting Studio: Watercolor", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 227. Watercolor students are encouraged to further develop their aesthetic approach, technique, and overall direction within their work through experimentation and research into methodologies, concepts, and skill sets as they apply to advanced topics in: color theory, wet and dry effect, texture, pigment properties, composition, advanced color design. A significant feature of this course is the opportunity for individual student advisement, helping the student to gain insight into his/her personal process and direction as an artist. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of Watercolor technique.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 101" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-202", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-202", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-202.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000051", "code": "ARTS 203", "title": "Painting Studio: Chinese Brush Painting", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 229. Chinese Brush Painting students are encouraged to further develop their aesthetic approach, technique, and overall direction within their work through experimentation and research into methodologies, concepts, and skill sets as they apply to advanced topics in: six-principle, usage of ink and color, brushwork, Chinese calligraphy, and wet and dry technique. A significant feature of this course is the opportunity for individual student advisement, helping the student to gain insight into his/her personal process and direction as an artist. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of Painting Studio: Chinese Brush Painting.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 101" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000971" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-203", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-203", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-203.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000052", "code": "ARTS 204", "title": "Painting Studio: Landscape", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 254. Designed to build upon the methodologies, concepts, and skill sets gained in Painting I or Introduction to Painting, students are encouraged to further develop their aesthetic approach, technique, and overall direction within their work through experimentation and research into methodologies, concepts, and skill sets as they apply to advanced topics in painting landscape. A significant feature of this course is the opportunity for individual student advisement, helping the student to gain insight into his/her personal process and direction as an artist. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of Landscape painting. This course meets in various locations around the county.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 120", "ARTS 200" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-204", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-204", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-204.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000053", "code": "ARTS 205", "title": "Painting Studio: Study Abroad", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Designed to build upon the methodologies, concepts, and skill sets gained in Painting I or Introduction to Painting, students are encouraged to further develop their aesthetic approach, technique, and overall direction within their work through experimentation and research into methodologies, concepts, and skill sets as they apply to advanced topics in painting. A significant feature of this course is the opportunity for individual student advisement, helping the student to gain insight into his/her personal process and direction as an artist. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of Painting Studio, Study Abroad.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 120", "ARTS 200" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-205", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-205", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-205.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000054", "code": "ARTS 210", "title": "Drawing II: Observation and Composition", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 203. Designed to build upon the methodologies, concepts, and skill sets gained in Drawing I, students are encouraged to further develop their aesthetic approach, technique, and overall direction within their work through experimentation and research into methodologies, concepts, and skill sets as they apply to advanced topics in drawing. A significant feature of this course is the opportunity for individual student advisement, helping the student to gain insight into his/her personal process and direction as an artist.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104", "ARTS 252" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-210", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-210", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-210.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000055", "code": "ARTS 211", "title": "Drawing Studio: The Human Form", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 225. Designed to build upon the methodologies, concepts, and skill sets gained in Drawing I or Drawing II, students are encouraged to further develop their aesthetic approach, technique, and overall direction within their work through experimentation and research into methodologies, concepts, and skill sets as they apply to advanced topics in Drawing: The Human Form. A significant feature of this course is the opportunity for individual student advisement, helping the student to gain insight into his/her personal process and direction as an artist. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of Drawing Studio: The Human form.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 103", "ARTS 210" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-211", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-211", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-211.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000056", "code": "ARTS 220", "title": "Photography: Digital I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course allows students to pursue artistic goals and explore fine art and commercial photography applications. Students learn basic digital camera operation, exposure, lighting and post-production techniques, subject development, and composition. A DSLR or compact camera with manual capabilities and a tripod are required.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104", "ARTS 252" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-220", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-220", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-220.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000057", "code": "ARTS 221", "title": "Photography: Digital II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This intermediate digital photography course expands upon concepts and techniques introduced in ARTS 121 and ARTS 220. Experimentation is encouraged through the use of creative camera, lighting, and editing techniques. Students are welcome to incorporate digitized film images and fine art processes into independent projects. Required: A DSLR or any digital camera with manual capabilities and a tripod.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 121", "ARTS 220" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-221", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-221", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-221.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000058", "code": "ARTS 222", "title": "Photography: Film I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 141. In this basic black-and-white film photography course, students will learn film camera operation, exposure challenges, composition, lighting techniques, film processing, and darkroom printing. With an emphasis on personal vision, this course allows students to pursue artistic goals and explore the role of film photography in fine art and commercial applications. A film SLR camera with manual capabilities is required. While students are encouraged to use their own equipment, film cameras are available for check-out through the department.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104", "ARTS 252" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-222", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-222", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-222.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000059", "code": "ARTS 230", "title": "Printmaking I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 202. Printmaking I is an introduction to non-acid intaglio processes and techniques including printing and editioning. Starting with monotypes and mono-prints, students will explore variety of applications and methods on non-acid etching techniques including DryPoint, Collagraph, Embossing, Xerox transfer and Relief Roll. Printmaking I allows students to try a number of different solutions using elements of art such as line, texture, tonal masses, layering and color, etc., to explore the medium for its intrinsic qualities and allows for developing individual sensibility and imagery. The esthetic values of the intaglio print processes, properties of inks and paper, editioning, exhibiting, care and storage of prints will be addressed in detail pertinent to the practice of Printmaking I.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104", "ARTS 252" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-230", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-230", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-230.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000060", "code": "ARTS 231", "title": "Printmaking Studio", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to build upon the methodologies, concepts, and skill sets gained in Printmaking I or Introduction to Printmaking. Students are encouraged to further develop their aesthetic approach, technique, and overall direction within their work through experimentation and research into methodologies, concepts, and skill sets as they apply to advanced topics in drawing. A significant feature of this course is the opportunity for individual student advisement, helping the student to gain insight into his/her personal process and direction as an artist. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of Printmaking Studio.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 123", "ARTS 230" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-231", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-231", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-231.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000061", "code": "ARTS 240", "title": "Ceramics I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 151. This course focuses on the use of clay as a creative tool for the visual artist. Drawing upon the knowledge and skills learned in Three-Dimensional Art and Design, this course will introduce students to the basic hand building skills that are necessary to effectively use clay as a sculptural medium of artistic expression. The course will emphasize a thorough understanding of basic design principles as related to ceramics, and students will use this knowledge to critically evaluate work both verbally and in writing. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the use of ceramic tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to produce work from concept to finished product. This includes knowledge of raw materials and technical procedures such as clay-making, glazing, and firing.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104", "ARTS 252" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-240", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-240", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-240.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000062", "code": "ARTS 241", "title": "Ceramics Studio: Sculptural Form", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed for experienced ceramic students who wish to build upon knowledge acquired in ARTS 124 or ARTS 240. Students will develop a personal artistic direction through interpretation of assigned projects that explore a variety of sculptural construction techniques such as tile relief, coil, figure modeling, slab, and solid construction. This course will emphasize an in-depth study and practice of various fired and non-fired decoration techniques. Students will have the opportunity to learn glaze mixing, kiln-loading, and firing. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of ceramics and sculptural form.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 124", "ARTS 240" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-241", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-241", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-241.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000063", "code": "ARTS 242", "title": "Ceramics Studio: Wheel Throwing", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed for experienced ceramic students who wish to build upon clay knowledge acquired in ARTS 124 or ARTS 240 using the potter’s wheel as a vehicle for creating both functional and non-functional forms. Students will focus on mastery of spiral wedging, clay centering, and throwing a variety of basic forms. Through assigned projects, students will be introduced to processes that involve larger and more complex wheel-thrown forms. Variations of attachment, such as lids, spouts, handles, and footing devices will be covered. This course will emphasize an in-depth study and practice of various firing and decoration techniques, guiding students as they develop a personal artistic direction. Students will have the opportunity to learn glaze mixing, kiln-loading, and firing. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of ceramics and wheel throwing.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 124", "ARTS 240" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-242", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-242", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-242.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000064", "code": "ARTS 250", "title": "Digital Methods: Illustration and Compositing", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Using both raster and vector based graphic image production and editing software programs, students will gain a working knowledge of digital drawing and painting, photographic manipulation, selection techniques, color correction, special effects, scanning, prepress preparation and print options, and digital photography techniques. With an emphasis on technical skill as well as craft, students will learn to design, retouch, and composite images for effective visual communication and self-expression. Basic computer literacy is required.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104", "ARTS 125" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-250", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-250", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-250.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000065", "code": "ARTS 251", "title": "Digital Methods: Structure and Message", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an introduction to and exploration of the fundamental principles of graphic design. Through instruction, studio, and assignments, students will learn to utilize typography, shape, and image to convey a message through design solutions. Working with industry standard graphics software, students will investigate the use of composition, color, hierarchy, scale, rhythm, grid systems, and visual metaphor though creative and exploratory assignments. Additionally, this course will discuss the philosophical and ethical issues that electronic image making presents, and its effects through fine art, commercial art, and the media.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 100", "ARTS 101", "ARTS 102", "ARTS 103", "ARTS 104", "ARTS 125" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-251", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-251", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-251.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000066", "code": "ARTS 252", "title": "Time-Based Media", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 114/ARTS 105. This course will explore the moving image as an artistic medium. Projects will analyze techniques ranging from flipbooks, basic drawn 2D animation, and stop motion to video, sound, and editing software - the aesthetic capacities of each will be fully explored. Emphasis will be placed on approaching each project with an expressive, artistic eye, and students will be encouraged to draw from many different media to create their work.", "prerequisites": [ "ARTS 104", "ARTS 125", "AVMP 155" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000927", "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-252", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-252", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-252.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000067", "code": "ARTS 260", "title": "Survey of Western Art: Prehistory to Middle Ages", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 282. This course provides a survey of visual arts in the Western tradition from prehistory to the late Middle Ages. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret works of art and architecture from the ancient and medieval worlds. The course will examine objects and monuments in their historical contexts, in order to demonstrate how changes in visual culture are linked to political, social, and economic developments. While exploring the symbolic meanings and functions of works from these periods, students will also be encouraged to make connections with our own culture and the ways in which we use visual expression to shape our world.", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-260", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-260", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-260.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000068", "code": "ARTS 261", "title": "Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Present Day", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 283. This course provides a survey of visual arts in the Western tradition from the Renaissance to the present day. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret works of art and architecture created over the past seven centuries. The course will examine artworks in their historical contexts, in order to demonstrate how changes in the visual arts are related to political, social, and economic developments. Students will also be encouraged to make connections between the art of the past and contemporary visual culture.", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000970" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-261", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-261", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-261.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000069", "code": "ARTS 262", "title": "Far Eastern Art and Architecture", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 287. In this survey of Far Eastern art and architecture, students will investigate the human condition and achievements of Asian cultures and discover how art reflects the cultures and human values of this unique area of the world. Students will be introduced to the varied ways Asian art has expressed responses to existence and the search for meaning. This course will address the extraordinary diversity of form and intent that distinguishes it from Western culture and will examine its cultural forces that have helped to shape the art of that region. Areas of focus will include visual art as is relates to philosophy, history, and literature in Asian cultures. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge about the significance of arts, culture, and the creative process in Asia and its impact on our global culture.", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000971" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-262", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-262", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-262.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000070", "code": "ARTS 265", "title": "Art Museum Field Trips", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously ARTT 221. This course involves student exposure in the form of approximately seven prearranged, organized field trips or tours to the art museums of the Baltimore-Washington area. Museums may include the Walters, Baltimore Museum of Art, National Gallery East and West, Hirshhorn, Freer Gallery of Oriental Art, Corcoran, Renwick, and Phillips Collection. Lectures and discussions will be arranged on site at these various museums. Field trips are required. There will be a fee assessed to cover the bus transportation based on the number of students enrolled in the course. Museum connoisseurship includes consideration of gender and other categories of diversity.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/arts-art/200/arts-265", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-265", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/arts-265.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000071", "code": "ASTR 104", "title": "Elementary Astronomy", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Students develop an overview of the field of astronomy focusing on the structure and evolution of astronomical systems ranging in size from planets through galaxies. Students learn to use a variety of diagrams (e.g. HR diagram, Earth-Moon-Sun diagrams, stellar spectra) and algebraic calculations (e.g. Newton’s laws, Kepler’s laws, luminosities) to solve problems. Prominent topics include seasons, Moon phases, formation and structure of our Solar System, types and life cycles of stars, and galactic dynamics. This is a lecture/discussion course designed for non-science majors. For Elementary Astronomy Laboratory, see ASTR 114 .", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000984" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/astr-astronomy/100/astr-104", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/astr-104", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/astr-104.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000072", "code": "ASTR 114", "title": "Elementary Astronomy Laboratory", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Students learn to identify prominent stars and constellations and develop an understanding of basic astronomical measurements and calculations. Students explore measurements and calculations related to angular sizes, absolute and apparent magnitudes, stellar spectra, and sizes and motions of objects in our Solar System, our Galaxy, and beyond our Galaxy. Field trips, including at least one night-time observation, are required.", "prerequisites": [ "ASTR 104" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000984" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/astr-astronomy/100/astr-114", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/astr-114", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/astr-114.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000073", "code": "AVMP 110", "title": "Introduction to Video", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD 110. This course will explore the ever increasing ways that video enhances personal communication in the modern world, from students posting on social media to CEOs recording short communication pieces for company personnel. The emphasis will be on technical skills, artistic theories, and message formulation strategies necessary to create effective, memorable videos with familiar equipment including cell phones, palmcorders, and digital cameras. Techniques explored include acquisition, editing, exporting, sharing, posting, and other distribution methods.", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953", "howardmd-000980", "howardmd-000981" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/100/avmp-110", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-110", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-110.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000074", "code": "AVMP 120", "title": "Concept and Story Development", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD-125. This course is an introduction to concept development and storytelling methods through a series of short writing assignments of various forms. Students will generate ideas and stories for creative projects in print and electronic media such as television, radio, and film. This course is writing intensive.", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/100/avmp-120", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-120", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-120.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000075", "code": "AVMP 150", "title": "Introduction to Electronic Media", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD 129 and TVRD 220. This course examines film and electronic media from the perspective of the modern media professional. Students will explore and discuss electronic media’s ties to technology, aesthetics, and culture, throughout history and into the future.", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000936", "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953", "howardmd-000980", "howardmd-000981" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/100/avmp-150", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-150", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-150.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000076", "code": "AVMP 155", "title": "Principles of Film and Media Production", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously FILM 139. This course is an interdisciplinary study of film and video production. Emphasis is on the creative and technical aesthetics of basic content production which includes: composition, terminology, lighting, sound, and linear vs. non-linear structure. This course will also examine the technical processes, rules, and ethical considerations that are faced when making media. Students will be challenged to create media that elicits emotions and changes minds.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000942", "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953", "howardmd-000980", "howardmd-000981" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/100/avmp-155", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-155", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-155.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000077", "code": "AVMP 200", "title": "Introduction to Visual Storytelling", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course focuses on the theory and practice of compelling visual storytelling. Students will conceptualize and develop visual stories using a simulated real-world professional production experience.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-200", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-200", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-200.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000078", "code": "AVMP 220", "title": "Writing for Film and Broadcast", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD 223 and TVRD 224. This course will develop skills in writing short fiction and non-fiction scripts as well as commercial and PSA scripts for visual and audio media. Students will translate written material into scripts for visual and aural experiences; combine appropriate sources into script form, including interviews, narration, natural sounds, recreations or dramatic representations to best tell a story and exploit the strengths of the aural or visual medium; and imagine, create, and develop characters, themes, and storylines for original scripts.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 120" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-220", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-220", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-220.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000079", "code": "AVMP 230", "title": "Video Production I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD 140. This course will include the basic skills of video: direction, camera techniques, lighting and sound techniques, and editing techniques. The emphasis will be on producing short video segments using television field production techniques and design principles.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 150", "AVMP 155", "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-230", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-230", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-230.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000080", "code": "AVMP 235", "title": "Principles of Video Editing", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of editing video. Emphasis is placed on the student's increasing technical ability to employ the tools of the craft using professional, industry standard, non-linear video editing software. Historic and contemporary examples will serve as the foundation upon which students build a visual storytelling approach, technique, and strategy for their editing craft. Hands-on projects allow students to become adept at incorporating stills, animation, sound, and graphics with video footage.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 110", "AVMP 155" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-235", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-235", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-235.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000081", "code": "AVMP 240", "title": "Audio Production I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD 141. This course focuses on the theory and practice of audio production and the basic skills required to record, edit, and mix multiple tracks. The emphasis will be on producing short audio programs using microphones, field and studio recording equipment, mixers, and digital editing software. Projects, discussions, and critiques will develop critical listening skills and artistic expression in the audio production environment.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 150", "AVMP 155", "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-240", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-240", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-240.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000082", "code": "AVMP 260", "title": "Video Production II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD 240. This course will include the intermediate skills of video: producing, directing, camera techniques, lighting and sound techniques, and editing techniques. The emphasis will be on producing television shows using field and studio production techniques and design principles.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 230" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-260", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-260", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-260.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000083", "code": "AVMP 262", "title": "Cinematography and Lighting for Film and Television", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD 225. This course will develop complex skills in both the theory and practice of cinematography and lighting. Advanced camera functions will be explored from a technical and creative perspective, and students will develop visual solutions for a variety of shooting situations. Lighting techniques will be examined using studio lights, grip equipment, and additive gels. Emphasis will be placed on working collaboratively in a professional studio environment to create lighting designs for film and television.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 230" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-262", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-262", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-262.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000084", "code": "AVMP 282", "title": "Sound Design and Creation", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course includes creating and editing sound effects, ADR, Foley, music, and ambience, for multiple visual mediums. Course work focuses on computer-assisted production using Digital Audio Workstations, MIDI devices, and sound design techniques using industry-standard equipment. Students examine how sound strengthens the visual language, establishes a spatial environment, enhances relationships, and communicates emotion in the audiovisual world.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 240" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943", "howardmd-000953" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-282", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-282", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-282.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000085", "code": "AVMP 283", "title": "Audio/Video Documentary", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "After examining trends and styles of historic and contemporary documentary, AVMP Documentary students script, shoot, edit and composite a short documentary film with professional audio and video elements including public domain and self-produced sources, scripts, narration, editing, and post. This course provides students an opportunity to hone and build production skills in topic and show research, narration and voice-over, media management, delivery formats and codecs, graphic elements, super-impositions, and post-production.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 220", "AVMP 240" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-283", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-283", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-283.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000086", "code": "AVMP 290", "title": "Media Career Development", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously AVMP 190. This course introduces students to the many career options in the field of electronic media, such as writing, producing, video and audio editing and acquisition, studio and field operations. Transfer options to various media programs at local universities are explored, as well as entrance requirements, such as portfolio work and demo reels. Students will design and navigate a personalized academic and professional road map toward a career in audio and video media production. The importance of internships, and other entry-level opportunities will be examined.", "prerequisites": [ "AVMP 150", "AVMP 155", "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000943" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/avmp-audio-and-video-media-production/200/avmp-290", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-290", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/avmp-290.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000087", "code": "AVMP 291", "title": "Audio and Video Media Internship I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously TVRD 290. 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Classical and contemporary applications are included throughout, coming from diverse fields such as mechanics, electrical circuits, and economics. MATLAB is used to provide an integrated environment for symbolic, graphic, and numeric investigations of routine solutions of differential equations and of modeling physical phenomena. The course concludes with a discussion of the Laplace transform and its application to linear equations with constant coefficients. 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After a very brief review of notation, rhythm, major and minor scales, and key signatures, students will develop knowledge and understanding of the following: a basic introduction to harmony including intervals, chords, and their inversions; non-harmonic tones; the writing of four-part harmony; and of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structures and musical form in melody.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/100/musa-122", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-122", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-122.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000645", "code": "MUSA 123", "title": "Ear Training and Musicianship I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 110P. This is the first of a four-semester sequence of ear training and musicianship courses required of all music majors. 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The course is designed to give students a background that will allow them to more easily incorporate additional technology which they will find in the world of music and music education. The course also introduces the basic technology that students need to pursue a career in music. Students will study diverse ways of creating income through musical projects.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000942", "howardmd-000953", "howardmd-000958", "howardmd-000980", "howardmd-000981" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/100/musa-140", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-140", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-140.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000651", "code": "MUSA 141", "title": "Sound Creation in Music", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 209. Students will learn how to use basic sound creation tools like synthesizers, and will learn the different techniques used to shape and manipulate sound. The class will be held in a computer lab, and coursework will be hands-on and project-based. Current commercial and artistic uses of electronic music and sound will be analyzed and critical listening skills developed. Creativity and compositional techniques will be discussed along with the concerns of professional working musicians and composers. Students will begin the process of creating their own palette of creation techniques and experiences in a supportive environment. Students will learn techniques of creative expression, and will discuss and describe their original works. 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Open to all students, this course offers the student an opportunity to learn the basic principles of piano playing. Beginning with note reading, it progresses next to sight reading, technical exercises to aid in the development of skills used in the playing of the instrument, and ultimately, the addition of beginning piano repertoire. Small class size allows for individual attention and encourages independent progress. This class will also serve as a foundation for more in-depth study on the private level for those interested in pursuing further study.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/100/musa-152", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-152", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-152.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000655", "code": "MUSA 153", "title": "Class Piano II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 194. 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This course offers a step-by-step approach to the art and science of jazz improvisation by focusing on the basic elements of music: sound, rhythm, melody, harmony, and form. Students will learn how to create and develop musical ideas and play them in a jazz style. Students will complete assignments that include ear training exercises, creative composition, and memorization. Students will develop a greater awareness of musical style and structure through the use of a variety of listening exercises which cover the blues in jazz, swing, bebop, and modal jazz. Students will learn to improvise over blues forms, II-V-I harmonic progressions, and song forms. Students must be able to read and write music, and possess basic technical proficiency on a melodic instrument.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/100/musa-180", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-180", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-180.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000659", "code": "MUSA 201", "title": "Music Literature in Context I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 202. This course will blend both theoretical analyses of specific representative musical masterworks with an investigation into the works’ historical and stylistic context from the Ancient Greeks to the late seventeenth-century. To this end, there will be 1) study of specific historical readings and/or an excellent music history textbook, 2) analytical and historical study of certain pivotal masterworks of music and their composers, 3) student analyses of these works with an aim of understanding their architectural and organic lifeblood, how the works functioned within their composers’ oeuvre, and their historical context, and 4) student presentations of their findings.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSA 124", "MUSA 125" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958", "howardmd-000959" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/200/musa-201", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-201", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-201.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000660", "code": "MUSA 202", "title": "Music Literature in Context II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 203. This course will blend both theoretical analyses of specific representative musical masterworks with an investigation into the works' historical and stylistic context from the mature baroque to turn of twentieth century. To this end, there will be 1) study of specific historical readings, 2) analytical and historical study of certain pivotal masterworks of music and their composers, 3) student analyses of these works with an aim to understanding their architectural and organic lifeblood, how the works functioned within their composers' oeuvre, and their historical context, and 4) student presentations of their findings.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSA 201" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958", "howardmd-000959" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/200/musa-202", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-202", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-202.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000661", "code": "MUSA 203", "title": "Music of East Asia: China, Japan, and Korea", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 235. Open to all interested students, this course is an introductory course to the music of East Asia with focus on the music of China, Japan, and Korea. The course will emphasize traditional music and its relations to dance and theatre, and to its social, religious, and historical contexts. Surveying of contemporary musical landscapes in these three countries, including popular and popularized traditional music, will also be included. Students will learn through lectures, guided viewing and listening to selected video and music examples, readings, and in-class discussion.", "prerequisites": [ "ENGL 121" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/200/musa-203", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-203", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-203.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000662", "code": "MUSA 222", "title": "Music Theory III", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 210A. Third in the four-semester Music Theory sequence required of music majors, Music Theory III builds on the concepts of analysis and writing studied in MUSA 124 , Music Theory II, and MUSA 125 , Ear Training and Musicianship II. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of advanced tonal analysis, altered non-harmonic tones and secondary dominants, augmented and Neapolitan sixth chords, foreign modulations, and extended chords. An introduction to eighteenth century counterpoint and classical forms will also be included. The practice of sight singing, rhythm reading, and melodic dictation will be continued through MUSA 223 , Ear Training and Musicianship III.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSA 124" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/200/musa-222", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-222", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-222.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000663", "code": "MUSA 223", "title": "Ear Training and Musicianship III", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 210P. This is the third of a four-semester sequence of ear training and musicianship courses required of all music majors. 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The student will develop further knowledge and understanding of foreign modulations, extended chords, chromaticism, non-diatonic music, and form through the study of the music of the late nineteenth and twentieth century. A review of sixteenth and eighteenth century counterpoint will be included. The practice of sight singing, rhythm reading, and melodic dictation will be continued through MUSA 225.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSA 222" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/200/musa-224", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-224", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-224.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000665", "code": "MUSA 225", "title": "Ear Training and Musicianship IV", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 211P. This is the last of a four-semester sequence of ear training and musicianship courses required of all music majors. Along with MUSA 224, Music Theory IV, the course focuses on sharpening student skills in sight reading, sight singing, and taking dictations.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSA 223" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musa-music-academic/200/musa-225", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-225", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musa-225.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000666", "code": "MUSP 101", "title": "Applied Music - Non-Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 113. Individual instruction for pre-college or personal enrichment.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-101", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-101", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-101.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000667", "code": "MUSP 102", "title": "Applied Music -Non-Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 112. Individual instruction for pre-college or personal enrichment.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-102", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-102", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-102.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000668", "code": "MUSP 112", "title": "Applied Music for Pre-Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 112M. This course is a preparatory course for students who wish to major in Music but cannot yet perform required instrumental/vocal repertoire for MUSP 117. Students enrolled in this course are required to take a jury at the end of semester, fulfill concert attendance and production support requirements, and register for MUSP 112L at the same time.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-112", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-112", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-112.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000669", "code": "MUSP 112L", "title": "Applied Pre-Music Majors Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 112L. This music lab is only for students registering for MUSP 112-700, Applied Pre-Music Majors.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-112l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-112l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-112l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000670", "code": "MUSP 117", "title": "Applied Music I - Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 117. First semester of private college level music study. Required for music major.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-117", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-117", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-117.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000671", "code": "MUSP 117L", "title": "Applied Music I - Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 117L. MUSP 117L students must also register for a MUSP 117 applied music class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-117l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-117l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-117l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000672", "code": "MUSP 118", "title": "Applied Music II - Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 118. Second semester of private college-level music study. Required for music majors.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSP 117" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-118", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-118", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-118.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000673", "code": "MUSP 118L", "title": "Applied Music II - Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 118L. MUSP 118L students must also register for a MUSP 118 applied music class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-118l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-118l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-118l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000674", "code": "MUSP 119", "title": "Applied Music I - Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 119. First semester of private college-level study.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-119", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-119", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-119.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000675", "code": "MUSP 119L", "title": "Applied Music I-Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 119L. MUSP 119L students must also register for a MUSP 119 applied music class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-119l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-119l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-119l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000676", "code": "MUSP 120", "title": "Applied Music II - Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 120. Second semester of private college-level music study. Required for music majors.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSP 119" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-120", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-120", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-120.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000677", "code": "MUSP 120L", "title": "Applied Music II - Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 120L. MUSP 120L students must also register for a MUSP 120 applied music class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-120l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-120l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-120l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000678", "code": "MUSP 130", "title": "HCC-Bain Center Senior Choir", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 131. Each of these ensembles offers a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in each of their respective genres. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-130", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-130", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-130.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000679", "code": "MUSP 131", "title": "HCC Chorus I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 131. Each of these ensembles offers a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in each of their respective genres. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-131", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-131", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-131.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000680", "code": "MUSP 132", "title": "HCC Chorus II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 132. Each ensemble offers performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in its genre. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-132", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-132", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-132.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000681", "code": "MUSP 135", "title": "Chamber Singers I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 141. Each of these ensembles offers a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in each of their respective genres. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-135", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-135", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-135.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000682", "code": "MUSP 151", "title": "Jazz Ensemble I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 151. Each of these ensembles offers a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in each of their respective genres. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance. Audition is required.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-151", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-151", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-151.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000683", "code": "MUSP 152", "title": "Jazz Ensemble II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 152. Each of these ensembles offers a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in each of their respective genres. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance. Audition is required.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-152", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-152", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-152.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000684", "code": "MUSP 161", "title": "Percussion Ensemble I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 181. Each of these ensembles offers a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in each of their respective genres. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-161", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-161", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-161.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000685", "code": "MUSP 162", "title": "Columbia Concert Band I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 181. Each of these ensembles offers a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in each of their respective genres. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-162", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-162", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-162.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000686", "code": "MUSP 163", "title": "Columbia Orchestra I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 181. Each of these ensembles offers a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in each of their respective genres. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-163", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-163", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-163.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000687", "code": "MUSP 166", "title": "Chamber Ensemble I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 181C. The chamber instrumental ensembles offer a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in a variety of instrumental combinations. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-166", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-166", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-166.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000688", "code": "MUSP 167", "title": "Small Jazz Group I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 181C. The chamber instrumental ensembles offer a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in a variety of instrumental combinations. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-167", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-167", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-167.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000689", "code": "MUSP 168", "title": "Cello Ensemble I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 181C. The chamber instrumental ensembles offer a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in a variety of instrumental combinations. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-168", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-168", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-168.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000690", "code": "MUSP 171", "title": "Percussion Ensemble II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 182. Each ensemble offers performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in its genre. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-171", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-171", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-171.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000691", "code": "MUSP 172", "title": "Columbia Concert Band II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 182. Each ensemble offers performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in its genre. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-172", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-172", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-172.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000692", "code": "MUSP 173", "title": "Columbia Orchestra II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 182. Each ensemble offers performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in its genre. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-173", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-173", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-173.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000693", "code": "MUSP 176", "title": "Chamber Ensemble II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 182C. The chamber instrumental ensembles offer a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in a variety of instrumental combinations. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-176", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-176", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-176.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000694", "code": "MUSP 177", "title": "Small Jazz Group II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 182C. The chamber instrumental ensembles offer a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in a variety of instrumental combinations. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-177", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-177", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-177.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000695", "code": "MUSP 178", "title": "Cello Ensemble II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 182C. The chamber instrumental ensembles offer a performance-oriented exposure to both traditional and contemporary styles in a variety of instrumental combinations. Special attention will be given to those musicianship skills which are crucial to effective ensemble performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/100/musp-178", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-178", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-178.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000696", "code": "MUSP 217", "title": "Applied Music III - Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 217. Third semester of private college-level music study. Required for music majors.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/200/musp-217", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-217", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-217.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000697", "code": "MUSP 217L", "title": "Applied Music III - Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 217L. MUSP 217L students must also register for a MUSP 217 applied music class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/200/musp-217l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-217l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-217l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000698", "code": "MUSP 218", "title": "Applied Music IV - Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 218. Fourth semester of private college-level music study. Required for music majors.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSP 217" ], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/200/musp-218", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-218", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-218.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000699", "code": "MUSP 218L", "title": "Applied Music IV - Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 218L. MUSP 218L students must also register for a MUSP 218 applied music class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "howardmd-000958" ], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/200/musp-218l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-218l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-218l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000700", "code": "MUSP 219", "title": "Applied Music III - Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 219. Third semester of individual college-level music study. Required for music majors.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSP 120" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/200/musp-219", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-219", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-219.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000701", "code": "MUSP 219L", "title": "Applied Music - Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 219L. MUSP 219L students must also register for a MUSP 219 applied music class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/200/musp-219l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-219l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-219l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000702", "code": "MUSP 220", "title": "Applied Music IV - Music Majors", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 220. Fourth semester of individual study program. Required for music majors.", "prerequisites": [ "MUSP 219" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/200/musp-220", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-220", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-220.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000703", "code": "MUSP 220L", "title": "Applied Music IV Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 220L. MUSP 220L students must also register for a MUSP 220 applied music class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/musp-applied-music/200/musp-220l", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-220l", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/musp-220l.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000704", "code": "MUSP 231", "title": "HCC Chorus III", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Previously MUSC 133. 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Nursing care is focused on the restoration of optimal function for adult clients using the nursing process and evidence-based practices to apply theory to practice, formulate nursing judgments, and develop competencies to provide safe patient-centered care. Clinical, skills laboratory, and simulation experiences will supplement didactic learning methods. 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Operation and use of equipment, radiofrequency systems, gradient systems, and data acquisition and processing systems are also presented.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://howardcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/catalog/courses/radt-radiologic-technology/200/radt-281", "canonical_url": "/howardmd/courses/radt-281", "markdown_url": "/howardmd/courses/radt-281.md" }, { "id": "howardmd-000819", "code": "RADT 282", "title": "Sectional Anatomy and MRI Procedures", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "In this course, students will develop theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to perform routine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures during their clinical rotation. The course is divided into two parts: Sectional Anatomy and MRI Procedures. The sectional anatomy component focuses on human anatomy as seen in multiple planes. Anatomy of the central nervous, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems, will be included. The MRI procedures component focuses on venipuncture and contrast media administration, and the actual methods of producing diagnostic MR images. For each exam, common protocols required, techniques used, anatomy included, and image acquisition and reconstruction modifications needed will be discussed. 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When a satisfactory degree of proficiency is apparent, the student can perform the activity under indirect supervision to gain experience in MR imaging. All candidates for the certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging are required to perform and document a minimum number of procedures with competency to establish eligibility for the ARRT certification examination. This course will enable students to rotate to clinical sites and document a portion of the required procedures. 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