1. ART-112A: Art Appreciation An introduction to the art world, exploring visual arts history, techniques, and cultural significance, with an emphasis on discerning beauty and meaning from a Christian worldview.

2. HUM-101A: Creative Arts An exploration of creative expression across disciplines like music, theater, and visual arts, fostering an understanding of creativity as a reflection of God's image in humanity.

3. ART-231A: Photography I Introduction to photography as an art form, covering technical skills, composition, and aesthetic principles, with discussions on capturing God's creation through the lens.

4. ART-232A: Photography II Advanced photography techniques, including digital editing, lighting, and portfolio development, building on Photography I to encourage ethical image manipulation informed by Christian integrity. Prerequisite: ART-231A.

5. ART-340A: Introduction to AI in Christian Art Fundamentals of AI tools for art generation (e.g., Stable Diffusion, DALL-E), exploring ethical considerations like authorship, originality, and bias from a biblical perspective. Students create AI-assisted artworks inspired by Scripture.

6. ART-440A: Advanced AI Art and Biblical Themes In-depth projects using AI for visual storytelling, focusing on themes like redemption, creation, and eschatology. Includes critiques on AI's role in glorifying God, collaborative AI-human art, and portfolio creation for ministry or professional use. Prerequisite: ART-340A.

AI Art and Photography Certificate (CAGS)

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