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General Education Goals/Objectives:
Students will learn the Elements of Art and how to compose and
develop visual imagery. The technical skills acquired in Water Media will enable students to apply
abstract thought processes to projects that demonstrate many levels of cognitive development. The act
of painting is a craft while the ability to transform technical information into an expressive act is a point
of personal transformation. When students are able utilize media in a way that is in the service of an
idea the ability to communicate is multiplied on many levels.
Relationship to Campus Theme:
Water Media is a liberal arts course that is part of student development
initiatives that consider the perceptual, intellectual development of each individual.
Classroom Policies:
Absolutely no cell phones in class. This is disrespectful to the instructor, fellow
classmates and the integrity of the material being presented. Foul and abusive language will not be
tolerated and you will be asked to leave. If you are ill or must miss class for any reason let the instructor
know so that you will be prepared for the next class. Every one is required to put materials away and
clean up after every class.
Student Email Policy:
Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official
form of communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by
the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information
conveyed via campus email rests with the student.
Academic Integrity:
It is every student’s responsibility to do original work. Examples of visual work that
is copied from the Internet is not considered original research and will receive a failing grade.
Disabilities and Special Needs:
All efforts to accommodate students with special needs are in
accordance with university policies and ADA504 standards.