What is a Guided Path?
Following a Guided Path allows you to focus on what matters to you while knowing you’re making progress toward your learning goals. Each Path is designed by faculty to guide you toward your specific educational and career goals while supporting your creative choice.
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Select the educational opportunities that best meet your wants and needs as you move from Exploratory to Advanced study in one or more related Fields of Study for your Path.
Visual Art and Design Concentration
Prepare for careers in Art and Design by developing an understanding of design principals and practical skills in fine arts and crafts.
We recommend taking one primary art and one secondary art discipline in this concentration.
8 Credit Programs
Visual Art and Design concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) |
| Life Design, Creative Writing, and Alternative Futures (E) |
4 Credit Courses
Visual Art and Design concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) | Art History: Modern and Contemporary Art (E) | Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) |
| Woodworking and Design: Introduction (X) | Woodworking and Design: Introduction (X) | Woodworking and Design: Introduction (X) |
| Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (I) [Certificate] |
| Figure Drawing (E) | Drawing TBD (E) | Drawing TBD (E) |
| Beginning Oil Painting (E) | Beginning Oil Painting (E) | 3D Printing: Introduction to CAD Modeling (X) |
| Printmaking: Letterpress (X/E) | Printmaking: Screenprinting (E/I) | Drawing: Foundations (E) |
| Printmaking: Relief (X/E) | Printmaking: Intaglio (I) | Painting: Intermediate (I) |
| Photography: Foundations (E) | Photography: Studio Practice (E) | Printmaking: Advanced (A) |
| Ceramics: Handbuilding (E | Professional Practices for Artists (E) | Printmaking: Alternative Process (A) |
| Ceramics: Sculptural Forms (E) | Ceramics: Fundamentals (E) | Photography: Nature and Spirit (I) |
| Fine Metals: Foundations (X) | Ceramics: Intermediate and Advanced Projects (I/A) | Ceramics: Fundamentals (E) |
| Fiber Preparation and Spinning Yarn (E) [Certificate] | The Art of Lost-Wax Casting (I) | Ceramics: Intermediate and Advanced Projects (I/A) |
| Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Dyeing Yarn (E) [Certificate] | Capturing Gems: Metalsmithing Techniques for Setting Stones (X) |
| Woodworking: Frames and Surfaces (E) [Certificate] | Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Weaving on a Coast Salish Loom (E) [Certificate] |
| Woodworking Special Topics: Laminations-Bentwood Forms (E) [Certificate] | Woodworking: Enclosures and Containers (E) [Certificate] | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] |
| Woodworking Special Topics: Multiples (E) [Certificate] | Woodworking: Seating (E) [Certificate] | |
| Beyond Words -- Expressing the Ineffable (E) | Woodworking: Summative Research and Studio Project (A) [Certificate] |
Certificate Programs
Visual Art and Design concentration
| Cert. Title | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Fundamentals | Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (E) |
| Web Design | Web Design I (X/E) | Web Design I (X/E) | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) |
| Introduction to Web Programming (E) | Web Design II (I) | ||
| User Experience Design (E) | |||
| Woodworking Foundations: Craft, Culture and Sustainability | Woodworking: Frames and Surfaces (E) | Woodworking: Enclosures and Containers (E) | Woodworking: Seating (E) |
| Woodworking Special Topics: Laminations-Bentwood Forms (E) | Woodworking Special Topics: Multiples (E) | Woodworking: Summative Research and Studio Project (A) | |
| Fiber Arts: Sheep to Shawl | Fiber Preparation and Spinning Yarn (E) | Dyeing Yarn (E) | Weaving on a Coast Salish Loom (E) |
Media and Design Concentration
Learn to work with clients to create art that meets their needs.
For students pursuing a Video Production emphasis, we recommend some foundational work in photography and drawing prior to video production classes. For students pursuing an Audio Production emphasis, we recommend some introductory study of music performance and/or electronic music production prior to audio production work.
8 Credit Programs
Media and Design concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) |
| Introduction to Promotional Video (E) [Certificate, FW] | Introduction to Promotional Video (I) [Certificate, FW] | We the Reader: Interactive Narratives in Fiction, Film, and Games (E) |
| Life Design, Creative Writing, and Alternative Futures (E) |
2 - 4 Credit Courses
Media and Design concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) | Art History: Modern and Contemporary Art (E) | Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) |
| Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (I) [Certificate] |
| Beyond Words: Expressing the Ineffable (E) | ||
| Professional Practices for Artists (E) | 3D Printing: Introduction to CAD Modeling (X) | |
| Photography: Foundations (E) | Photography: Studio Practice (E) | Photography: Nature and Spirit (I) |
| Shooting Like an Editor: Introduction to Video Production (E/I) [Certificate] | Video Editing: Intermediate and Advanced Techniques (I/A) [Certificate] | Motion Graphics (I/A) [Certificate] |
| Physical Computing in the Arts (X) | Introduction to Web Programming (E) [Certificate] | Drawing: Foundations (E) |
| User Experience Design (E) [Certificate] | Web Design II (I) [Certificate] | |
| Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] |
| Physical Computing in the Arts (X) | Summer: Audio Post-Production for Film and Television (E) [Certificate] | |
| Introduction to Electronics in Music I (E) | Introduction to Electronics in Music II (E/I) | Computer Musicianship (E) |
| Advanced Electronics in Music I (A) | Advanced Electronics in Music II (A) | Electronics in Music: Projects (A) |
| Audio Fundamentals and Mixing Techniques I (E) [Certificate] | Audio Fundamentals and Mixing Techniques II (I) [Certificate] | Audio Fundamentals and Mixing Techniques III (A) [Certificate] |
| Advanced Studio and Music Production I (A) [Certificate] | Advanced Studio and Music Production II (A) [Certificate] | Advanced Studio and Music Production III (A) [Certificate] |
| The Evergreen Singers (E) | The Evergreen Singers (E) | The Evergreen Singers (E) |
| Evergreen Chamber Singers (E) | Evergreen Chamber Singers (E) | Evergreen Chamber Singers (E) |
Certificate Programs
Media and Design concentration
| Cert. Title | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Fundamentals | Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (E) |
| Web Design | Web Design I (X/E) | Web Design I (X/E) | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) |
| Introduction to Web Programming (E) | Web Design II (I) | ||
| User Experience Design (E) | |||
| Promotional Video | Introduction to Promotional Video (E) [FW] | Introduction to Promotional Video (I) [FW] | |
| Video Editing | Shooting Like an Editor: Introduction to Video Production (E/I) | Video Editing: Intermediate and Advanced Techniques (I/A) | Motion Graphics (I/A) |
| Audio Post-Production for Film and Television | Summer: Audio Post-Production for Film and Television (E) | ||
| Audio Fundamentals and Mixing Techniques | Audio Fundamentals and Mixing Techniques I (E) | Audio Fundamentals and Mixing Techniques II (I) | Audio Fundamentals and Mixing Techniques III (A) |
| Advanced Studio and Music Production | Advanced Studio and Music Production I (A) | Advanced Studio and Music Production II (A) | Advanced Studio and Music Production III (A) |
Data Visualization
8 Credit Programs
Data Visualization concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) | Internship or ILC (A) |
| Life Design, Creative Writing, and Alternative Futures (E) | Designing for Justice: Exploring Equity in Computer Science (E) |
4 Credit Courses
Data Visualization concentration
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) [Certificate] | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (I) [Certificate] |
| Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) | User Experience Design (E) [Certificate] | Philosophy of Art, Media and Design (X) |
| Figure Drawing (E) | Introduction to Web Programming (E) [Certificate] | Drawing: Foundations (E) |
| Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] | Web Design II (I) [Certificate] |
| GIS: Introduction and Principles (E) [Certificate] | GIS: Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (I) [Certificate | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) [Certificate] |
| GIS: Mapping in Excel (E) [Certificate] | GIS: StoryMaps and Apps (I) [Certificate] | GIS: Remote Sensing (I/A) [Certificate] |
| GIS: Field Data Collection (I) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: GIS: Research Project (A) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: Learn to Fly Drones and Prepare for the FAA “Part 107” Exam (E) [Certificate] | ||
| Summer: GIS and Mapping with Drone Imagery (E) [Certificate] |
Certificate Programs
Data Visualization concentration
| Cert. Title | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Fundamentals | Graphic Design I: Principles and Practices for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design II: Brand Identity and Print Publication for Artists and Designers (E) | Graphic Design III: Capstone Projects and Professional Portfolios for Artists and Designers (E) |
| Web Design | Web Design I (X/E) | Web Design I (X/E) | Summer: Web Design I (X/E) |
| Introduction to Web Programming (E) | Web Design II (I) | ||
| User Experience Design (E) | |||
| Geographic Information Systems (undergraduate) | GIS: Introduction and Principles (E) | GIS: Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (I) | GIS: Remote Sensing (I/A) |
| GIS: Mapping in Excel (E) | GIS: StoryMaps and Apps (I) | GIS: Field Data Collection (I) | |
| Summer: GIS: Research Project (A) | |||
| Flying and Mapping with Drones | Summer: Learn to Fly Drones and Prepare for the FAA “Part 107” Exam (E) | Summer: GIS and Mapping with Drone Imagery (E) |
Capstone
Capstone experiences depend on your concentration and other factors in your Path, but may include Experiential Learning opportunities or or the creation of portfolios to showcase your work.
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