United Tribes Technical College

AAM 104 Design I - 4 credits

This one semester course covers basic drawing and painting techniques with a heavy emphasis on design and composition. Students are encouraged to experiment and develop their own personal style. The goal of Design I is to expose first year students to as many two dimensional medias as possible. Course work includes instruction and experimentation in perspective drawing, figure drawing, representing volume, scale, value and tone, texture, balance, movement, positive and negative space. Students explore the affects of design and composition while creating works in pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, brush and ink, pastels, color pencils, watercolor pencils.

AAM 106 Design II - 4 credits

Design II is a one semester introductory course to three dimensional design and construction. This course explores visual language, principles of visual form issues through three-dimensional investigations. Concepts introduced include: analysis and design of 3D forms, integrity of materials (durability, shape, weight, harness, pliability), recourses, costs, tools, fasteners, structural design, construction methods, installation, environmental sensitivity, found objects/assemblage, mixed media, compositional issues of 3D forms. Projects will integrate instruction of wire, cellclay, plaster, modeling clay and wood.

AAM 115 Design III - 4 credits (prerequisite AAM 106)

Design III is a one semester course in three dimensional design and construction. This course explores visual language, principles of visual form issues through three-dimensional investigations. Concepts introduced include: analysis and design of 3D forms, integrity of materials (durability, shape, weight, harness, pliability), recourses, costs, tools, fasteners, structural design, construction methods, installation, environmental sensitivity, found objects/assemblage, mixed media, compositional issues of 3D forms. Projects will integrate instruction of wire, cellclay, plaster, modeling clay, wood, pottery making, metal sculpture, stone carving, and mold making.
-(prerequisite AAM 106)

AAM 116 Design IV - 4 credits (prerequisite AAM 106)

Design III is a one semester course in three dimensional design and construction. This course explores visual language, principles of visual organization and visual form issues through three-dimensional investigations. Concepts introduced include: analysis and design of 3D forms, integrity of materials (durability, shape, weight, harness, pliability), recourses, costs, tools, fasteners, structural design, construction methods, installation, environmental sensitivity, found objects/assemblage, mixed media, compositional issues of 3D forms. Projects will integrate instruction of wire, cellclay, plaster, modeling clay, wood, pottery making, metal sculpture, stone carving, and mold making.
-(prerequisite AAM 106)

AAM 190 Special Topics - 4 credits

Topics may include airbrush; other topics as approved.

AAM 191 Internship - non-credit (prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106, AAM 201)

This first internship offered follows the summer session. Students will produce printed materials, signage, murals, and various other Art/Graphic projects on and off campus. This is a paid position that will prepare students for future "Real World" employment. The instructor acts as Art Director/Foreman of the student crews, and students are expected to produce the work in a professional manner. This Internships limited to the Art/Art Marketing Students. Participants in this program must first complete the summer Advertising Arts Program. Internships are currently being developed during the school year where students can be placed in a area business working part-time to gain more experience while they finish their required classes for graduation.
-(Prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106, AAM 201)

AAM 201 Advertising Arts - 6 credits (prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106)

This new course requirements will enable graduates to become employed as graphic designers/illustrators in the advertising agency field or offset printing industry, silk screen industry, or sign making production. A well rounded motivated graphic artist will be able to service a wide variety of clients needs as a freelance/small business owner. Hands on instruction takes students through the steps needed to provide finished printing materials. Major topics include elements of visual form, typography, combining words and images and basic design. Graphic design problem solving, keylining, concept development, strategic planning, planning with a budget and campaign development. A heavy emphasis is given to the field of computer graphics. A hands on approach is used to give students and understanding of how text and visual elements are created and manipulated through computers. Students will learn the current state-of-the-art computer technology and software and how they can use them in their current and future work. Along with the basic production techniques and hands on printing press operations, students will also learn the basics of silk screen production and sign design/construction.
-(prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106)

AAM 205 Studio I - 5 credits (prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106, AAM 201)
AAM 205 Studio II - 5 credits (prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106, AAM 201)

The purpose of these two studio courses is to produce a volume of work to be used by the graduates as their portfolio. At this time in a student's art career, they are ready to specialize in a certain media. Although experimentation is encouraged, students are required to produce professional work that they can take with them upon graduation. Upon graduation, a student entering the graphic/advertising arts industry will have a portfolio for review by prospective employers. A student who wishes to continue their education in art will have a portfolio ready for review by major art programs offered anywhere. Most, if not all, major art schools or programs, require a portfolio review, before acceptance. Through UTTC, a graduate will have the added edge of having been taught how to prepare a portfolio, and more importantly, how to present it.
-(lab fee)
-(prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106, AAM 201)

AAM 218 Art Marketing - 3 credits (prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106, AAM 201, AAM 205)

This is the course that makes a UTTC art major different from most art colleges. From marketing to how to sell your work, where to sell your work, and how to make your artwork a viable business. Course work includes: the psychology of success, business basics, legal protections for you and your work, pricing your work, packaging and displaying, creating your personal image, presentation strategies, marketing plans, how to navigate the art market, promotional pieces-development and production, shows and fairs, sales techniques, advertising-should you, and where and how; press releases; dealing with representatives and galleries; locating markets, grant programs, publishing, self publishing and/or licensing your images.
-(prerequisites AAM 105, AAM 106, AAM 201, AAM 205)

NAS 112 Tribal Arts I - 2 credits (Art/Art Marketing Students Only)

Basic techniques of traditional Native American crafts; includes craftwork done by native ancestors.

NAS 212 Tribal Arts II - 2 credits (Art/Art Marketing Students Only)

This course is designed for the student to learn advanced designs and production methods of tribal art forms.
- (Prerequisite: NAS 112)