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		<title>Accounting Major</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Benton Heck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Why Study Accounting at Ferrum College? The accounting major is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, the analytical ability, and the skills to succeed in the managerial, governmental, nonprofit [&#8230;]</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Study Accounting at Ferrum College?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The accounting major is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, the analytical ability, and the skills to succeed in the managerial, governmental, nonprofit or systems fields of accounting, or in graduate school. It is supported by a strong liberal arts education and an extensive selection of courses in business and economics. A unique program Ferrum College Accounting is proud to offer students, and the community is the VITA Tax Preparation Service.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accounting Sample Courses</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are 41 credit hours of courses in accounting, business, mathematics, and economics. You will take a core of accounting courses covering budgeting, financial statements, effects of cost on revenues, tax laws, and microcomputer accounting software.</p>



<div class="wp-block-echo-blocks-echo-block-accordion accordion" data-open="true" data-inverted="false"><div class="accordion__top"><h4 class="accordion__headline">principles of accounting</h4><button class="accordion__btn"><span class="accessibility">Toggle accordion tab</span><i class="fa-solid fa-plus"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-minus"></i></button></div><div class="accordion__inner">
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Basic theory, concepts, and methodology of accounting. Valuation and income determination, internal control systems, and basic financial statement preparation.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An introduction to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling and how they are evolving in today’s business environment. An emphasis is placed on the management and mobilization of people to achieve organizational goals.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Analysis of the theory, concepts, principles, and procedures underlying the preparation of financial statements for external reporting.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-echo-blocks-echo-block-accordion accordion" data-open="true" data-inverted="false"><div class="accordion__top"><h4 class="accordion__headline">financial auditor</h4><button class="accordion__btn"><span class="accessibility">Toggle accordion tab</span><i class="fa-solid fa-plus"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-minus"></i></button></div><div class="accordion__inner">
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A financial auditor reviews a company’s financial statements, documents, data, and accounting entries. Financial auditors gather information from a company’s financial reporting systems, account balances, cash flow statements, income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and internal control systems.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tax accountants work with clients to produce tax return documents that follow laws and regulations. Throughout the filing process, they keep clients updated on their return information.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An accountant helps businesses make financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company’s finances. They are responsible for financial audits, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial records are accurate throughout the year.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Payroll clerks are responsible for maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating, and entering data. They also update records with changes in employee details or benefits, like job titles, that might occur over time.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.</p>



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		<title>Accounting Minor</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ann Woo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Why Minor in Accounting? The minor in accounting is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, the analytical ability, and the skills to succeed in the managerial, governmental, nonprofit, or [&#8230;]</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Minor in Accounting?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The minor in accounting is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, the analytical ability, and the skills to succeed in the managerial, governmental, nonprofit, or systems fields of accounting, or in graduate school. This course of study complements many other majors offered at Ferrum College.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Basic theory, concepts, and methodology of accounting. Valuation and income determination, internal control systems, and basic financial statement preparation.</p>
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		<title>African American Studies Minor</title>
		<link>https://www.ferrum.edu/programs/african-american-studies-minor/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Misty Smith-Klein]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The African American studies minor is designed for students who want to explore the African American experience from a variety of perspectives, both historical and contemporary. While the program is useful for personal development, it should also enhance students’ careers in a variety of areas, from law and medicine to education and politics.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A study of selected African American literary works that explore significant cultural and social issues and major themes as they have been depicted or reflected within the scope of African American writings. The course explores important themes and motifs inherent in African American literature and how those themes are relevant to current issues.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A study of the political, social, and economic history of African Americans from African societies and the slave trade to the present. This course focuses on the interpretation and analysis of the central problems and themes of United States history from the perspective of African American history. Topics include slavery, transnational black communities and cultures, the significance of gender and class, segregation, and civil rights struggles.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Students will watch a series of documentary films that looked into the way gender, ethnicity, age, and nationality are presented in the media. Meanwhile, they’ll have a face-to-face conversation with practitioners and scholars from the U.S. and other nations to discuss hot-button topics in our society, including the origins of stereotypes and the representation of gender and ethnicity in media. Ultimately, students are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of race, gender, sexual preference, religion, nationality, and even age.</p>
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		<title>Agribusiness Minor</title>
		<link>https://www.ferrum.edu/programs/agribusiness-minor/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ann Woo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:19:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Introduces the discipline of agriculture by exploring problems, issues, and philosophies of its practice through history and around the world.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A study of animal agriculture, including its scope, products derived from animals, the anatomy and physiology of farm and companion animals, animal nutrition, breeding and genetics, animal behavior, animal health, and management of farm and companion animals.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Study of the institutions that are related to resources employed in agriculture and methods of acquiring resources. The primary emphasis of the course will be the organization and use of the farm for maximum profit. This course includes the preparation of a farm business plan.</p>
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<li>Quality assurance supervisor</li>



<li>Co-op manager</li>
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		<link>https://www.ferrum.edu/programs/agricultural-sciences-major/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Hanlon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ferrum College is the only private college in Virginia that offers a four-year degree in agricultural sciences and teacher licensure in vocational agriculture.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A diversified four-year curriculum stresses the theory, art, and practice of agriculture while emphasizing the intimate intersections with sustainability. Within this framework, students consider the environmental, economic, and social ramifications of agricultural practices in an increasingly resource-strained world.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Open to all students interested in agriculture, this group sponsors events each year, including a number of field trips. Students travel locally and beyond and explore opportunities. Common events include the Young Farmers Discussion Meet and attending the national FFA convention,&nbsp;as well as other conferences and events.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left"><strong>Ferrum College’s Titmus Agricultural Center</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Titmus Agricultural Center offers a unique learning experience for students. They learn how to care properly for animals and manage the plants in the greenhouse.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Agricultural sciences is composed of five emphasis areas that allow students to focus their studies.</p>



<div class="wp-block-echo-blocks-echo-block-accordion accordion" data-open="true" data-inverted="false"><div class="accordion__top"><h4 class="accordion__headline">agribusiness</h4><button class="accordion__btn"><span class="accessibility">Toggle accordion tab</span><i class="fa-solid fa-plus"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-minus"></i></button></div><div class="accordion__inner">
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<li>Principles of Accounting</li>



<li>Animal Science</li>



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<li>Business Finance</li>



<li>Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology</li>
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<li>Animal and Plant Breeding and Genetics</li>



<li>Animal Nutrition</li>



<li>Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology</li>



<li>Animal Diseases</li>



<li>Soil Science and Management</li>
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<li>Principles of Field and Forage Crop Production</li>



<li>Soil Science and Management</li>



<li>Plant Physiology and Biotechnology</li>



<li>Plant Pest Management</li>



<li>Plant Propagation</li>
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<li>Horse Science</li>



<li>Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology</li>



<li>Stable Management</li>



<li>Domestic Animal Reproduction</li>



<li>Principles of Macroeconomics</li>
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<li>Introductory Genetics</li>



<li>Soil Science and Management</li>



<li>Invertebrate Zoology</li>



<li>Greenhouse Management</li>



<li>Landscape Design and Management</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oversee the daily running of a farm, ranch, or other agricultural facilities, such as a nursery, greenhouse, or aquaculture establishment.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A person, partnership, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company, association, firm, public service company, or cooperative that provides materials, equipment, or services to farmers or agriculture-related enterprises.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Conduct basic research in laboratories or the field. They apply the results to such tasks as increasing crop and animal yields and improving the environment.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.</p>



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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/tim-durham/">Tim Durham</a></h4>
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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/nancy-brubaker/">Nancy Brubaker &#8217;94</a></h4>
								<div class="faculty-cards__card-title">Professor of Animal Science in Agricultural Sciences, Program Coordinator of Agricultural Sciences and One Health, Assistant Director of Boone Honors Program</div>
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		<title>Agriculture Minor</title>
		<link>https://www.ferrum.edu/programs/agriculture-minor/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Misty Smith-Klein]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Introduces the discipline of agriculture by exploring problems, issues, and philosophies of its practice through history and around the world.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An introduction to the biology of vascular plants, including classification, structure, physiology, reproduction, and ecology. A collection is required in the laboratory portion of the course.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This course will focus on introducing and practicing knowledge and skills in relation to animal nutrition. Students will be asked to apply the nutritional concepts they learn to a variety of potential situations they might encounter post-graduation.</p>
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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/tim-durham/">Tim Durham</a></h4>
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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/nancy-brubaker/">Nancy Brubaker &#8217;94</a></h4>
								<div class="faculty-cards__card-title">Professor of Animal Science in Agricultural Sciences, Program Coordinator of Agricultural Sciences and One Health, Assistant Director of Boone Honors Program</div>
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		<title>Animal Science Minor</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Misty Smith-Klein]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<div class="wp-block-echo-blocks-echo-block-accordion accordion" data-open="true" data-inverted="false"><div class="accordion__top"><h4 class="accordion__headline">Countdown 2050: Science Literacy in the Anthropocene</h4><button class="accordion__btn"><span class="accessibility">Toggle accordion tab</span><i class="fa-solid fa-plus"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-minus"></i></button></div><div class="accordion__inner">
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This interdisciplinary course examines science literacy in the public health, agricultural, and environmental sectors. By examining controversies and rhetoric, students will explore how anti-scientism, public psychology and the “death of expertise,” and social media influence individual and public policy decision-making.&nbsp;</p>
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<div class="wp-block-echo-blocks-echo-block-accordion accordion" data-open="false" data-inverted="false"><div class="accordion__top"><h4 class="accordion__headline">Basic Domestic Animal Handling</h4><button class="accordion__btn"><span class="accessibility">Toggle accordion tab</span><i class="fa-solid fa-plus"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-minus"></i></button></div><div class="accordion__inner">
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Provides study of concepts in applied animal behavior to properly and safely handle animals, with a basic focus on restraint and containment with the most current humane and ethical practices. The course will also focus in zoonosis and risk assessment with the parameters of domestic animal handling while providing an experiential component to practice at the 100 level.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-echo-blocks-echo-block-accordion accordion" data-open="false" data-inverted="false"><div class="accordion__top"><h4 class="accordion__headline">Livestock Evaluation and Judging</h4><button class="accordion__btn"><span class="accessibility">Toggle accordion tab</span><i class="fa-solid fa-plus"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-minus"></i></button></div><div class="accordion__inner">
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Covers comparative judging and statistical trait evaluation of livestock conformation and performance, using various formats, from live judging to spreadsheet records, to broaden student experience.</p>
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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/nancy-brubaker/">Nancy Brubaker &#8217;94</a></h4>
								<div class="faculty-cards__card-title">Professor of Animal Science in Agricultural Sciences, Program Coordinator of Agricultural Sciences and One Health, Assistant Director of Boone Honors Program</div>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristin Waters]]></dc:creator>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Study Applied Mathematics at Ferrum College?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mathematics studies concepts related to quantity, space, change, pattern, and structure. Ferrum College&#8217;s Applied Mathematics curriculum allows students to learn areas of mathematics, such as Calculus and Statistics, while developing the ability for deductive reasoning and problem-solving. The Ferrum College B.S. in Applied Mathematics prepares students who plan to pursue careers in business, industry, government, and beyond.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In this class, students will create and solve equations that:</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In this course students will study basic mathematical functions, systems of linear equations, and applications of mathematics to business and science. Functions studied include polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Students start by learning how to use the R language for statistical computing to implement statistical techniques covered in Introductory Statistics. They simultaneously learn how to use R Markdown to write reproducible reports of statistical analyses in R.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Uses data to measure risk for a company or organization, such as an insurance company or a financial services business.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Collects and stores data on sales numbers, market research, logistics, linguistics, or other behaviors. They bring technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of that data, then process, design, and present it in ways to help people, businesses, and organizations make better decisions.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mathematicians help organizations by applying mathematical theories and techniques to solve practical problems. They collect data, analyze this data, and present their findings with the aim of solving practical problems in business, government, engineering, and science.</p>
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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/mckay-visser/">McKay Visser</a></h4>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The goal of the art program is to provide an excellent educational experience that develops technical skills, critical and aesthetic judgment, and a sound knowledge of the visual arts appropriate to students seeking a general appreciation of the arts as well as to aspiring fine arts professionals. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The program is composed of three emphasis areas that allows students to focus their study.</p>



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<li>Introduction to 2D Media and Methods</li>



<li>Digital Media and Methods</li>



<li>Digital Sculpture</li>



<li>Stage Craft</li>
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<li>Introduction to Ceramics</li>



<li>Introduction to Fabrication</li>



<li>Intermediate Production Techniques</li>



<li>Advanced Studio Problems</li>
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<li>Photoshop</li>



<li>Basic Computer Graphics</li>



<li>Graphic Print Media</li>



<li>Typography</li>



<li>Digital Sculpture</li>
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<div class="wp-block-echo-blocks-echo-block-accordion accordion" data-open="true" data-inverted="false"><div class="accordion__top"><h4 class="accordion__headline">Graphic designer</h4><button class="accordion__btn"><span class="accessibility">Toggle accordion tab</span><i class="fa-solid fa-plus"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-minus"></i></button></div><div class="accordion__inner">
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Create visual concepts to communicate information. This includes the entire process of defining requirement and then visualizing and creating graphics, including illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sculptors design and shape three-dimensional works of art, either by molding and joining materials such as clay, glass, plastic, and metal or by cutting and carving forms from a block of plaster, wood, or stone.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-echo-blocks-echo-block-accordion accordion" data-open="false" data-inverted="false"><div class="accordion__top"><h4 class="accordion__headline">art director</h4><button class="accordion__btn"><span class="accessibility">Toggle accordion tab</span><i class="fa-solid fa-plus"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-minus"></i></button></div><div class="accordion__inner">
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An art director is in charge of making sure the images used in projects such as magazines, newspapers, and product packaging are stylish and appropriate.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.</p>


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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/nell-fredericksen/">Nell Fredericksen</a></h4>
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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/jacob-smith/">Jacob Smith</a></h4>
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		<title>Art—Graphic Design Minor</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Misty Smith-Klein]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Two-Dimensional Design is an introduction to the basic language of art and design on a flat plane. Problems/projects are organizational, conceptual, and thought provoking to challenge and introduce the basic elements and principles of art. It is the intent of this studio experience to establish a disciplined, efficient, and practical use of art tools and materials.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Color Course is a foundation course emphasizing the hue, value, and saturation of color and the application of that knowledge to the visual arts. This course emphasizes deliberate and clear presentation for maximum effect. This course is open to all curious students and does not rely upon representational drawing skills.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is an introduction to Adobe Photoshop, which is the cross-industry standard software for editing raster-based images. Students will work from a variety of sources, including stock images, scans, personal images and their own unique in-system compositions. Students will be introduced to the techniques of creating, editing, and processing images in the Photoshop environment and organizational skills within Adobe Bridge. Connections to analogue studio techniques will be introduced, including visits to the chemical process photography lab. This is not a photography course, and students are not required to purchase a camera.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This course offers intensive explorations of digital tools required for the production of 3D elements and models, as well as their usage. Students will use a variety of software to explore cad/cam production as well as solid model sculpting. Students will also output tangible media through the use of laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC routing.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Students study art history from the Renaissance on through current trends in contemporary artistic movements. This course will place specific emphasis on major developments in artistic creation while acknowledging the political, social, and cultural trends that influenced the art of those times.</p>
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								<h4 class="faculty-cards__card-name"><a href="https://www.ferrum.edu/directory/faculty-staff/jacob-smith/">Jacob Smith</a></h4>
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