New Arts Series

About the Series

Workforce Development at Tidewater Community College is proud to announce a new partnership with the Visual Arts Center to off non-credit courses to those interested in the arts.

All classes are scheduled during the weekend and all classes are $250 and under. From stained glass, encaustic painting, to learning how to use a Mac, there is something for everyone.

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TCC Visual Arts Center, 340 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

ARTS 1002 Introduction to Encaustic Painting

Introduction to Encaustic Painting workshop will explore the seductive medium of encaustic paint.  The paint, made up of beeswax, pigment, and resin, is melted and applied warm to a wooden substrate and bonded with heat gun.  This ancient medium with examples thousands of years ago, has many new contemporary possibilities that will be explored.  Experience is not necessary and participants can expect to: learn a lot, create a couple of pieces during the workshop, and have fun.  Old shirt and apron suggested.  Materials and supplies will be provided. 

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ARTS 1003 How to Use a Mac

This course will discuss the basics of the Apple Macintosh, all geared toward someone that has either limited, or no experience with using a computer.  This course is set up to be accessible to someone who has never been on a computer at all, but wishes to be more literate when using one.  The focus will be the Macintosh, but the skills learned can likely be applied across many platforms.  This course can be very helpful to those looking to learn graphics related skills at a later date.

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ARTS 1004 Introduction to Stained Glass

Information:  Learn the fundamentals of flat stained glass panels – includes design and pattern layout, glass cutting and fitting, copper foil applications, soldering and finishing.  Students will complete 2 o 3 projects during the course.  Additional materials may be required.

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ARTS 1005 Developing a Business Plan for Arts and Crafts

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ARTS 1006 Mold Making for Glass Casting

Make three types of Molds for Glass casting – plaster/silica for kiln casting, plaster silica for ladle casting, and rigidized (foundry) sand molds for host casting.  Students will also look at other methods and materials used in glass casting.  Four glass castings will be finished during the course.  Some additional materials will be required.

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ARTS 1007 Mold Making and Slipcast Clay

This course will teach basic clay slip casting methods including making 2 part plaster molds for both functional and non-functional forms, formulating clay slips, and casting multiple ceramic pieces.  Emphasis will also be placed on refining and finishing pieces through firing and glazing.

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PHTG 1018 Photoshop CS6

This workshop is designed to offer an advanced overview of Photoshop CS6 and Adobe Bridge. The workshop will focus on various components of the digital workflow such as file ingestion, naming and organizing, editing in Camera Raw as well as Layer Management, Actions and Batching. Other topics will include the use of Adjustment Layers, Selections, Masking, Alpha Channels and Composites.

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ITEC 1158 Illustrator Basics: What You Need To Know About Adobe Illustrator CS6

Will cover the basic tools and techniques of Illustrator CS6, including creating vector art, working with type, and simple design and layout. This course will be project-based, giving students practical graphic design experience.

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ITEC 1159 Illustration: Digital and Traditional

This will familiarize students with illustration software like Painter, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Students will learn how to combine conventional hand drawn sketches and other artwork, with digital techniques, from scanning to finished art. Digital tablet recommended.

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ITEC 1155 HTML Basics

A crash course on HTML coding that presents an introduction to HTML along with exercises in which students will complete tasks that require working with HTML tags and testing for validity. Demonstrations help students learn how to write and debug HTML. Upon completion, students will have the tools they need to start coding HTML on their own.

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ITEC 1154 CSS Basics

A crash course on CSS coding that presents an introduction to CSS along with exercises in which students will complete tasks that require working with CSS properties and testing for validity. Demonstrations help students learn how to write and debug CSS. Upon completion, students will have the tools they need to start applying CSS to HTML on their own.

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For More Information:

Fax: (757) 822- 1160
Call: (757) 822-1234 for further information
Email: wfdinfo@tcc.edu