Art

ART-designated courses qualify as Humanities or Liberal Arts electives.

ART 101

Art History I - 3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the history of the visual arts from prehistory to the early Renaissance. Major

works in architecture, sculpture, painting, and graphic arts are covered in chronological order.

 

ART 102

Art History II - 3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the history of the visual arts from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-Century.

It presents a chronological coverage of architecture, sculpture, painting, and graphic arts, stressing the characteristics

that identify periods and styles.

 

 

ART 105

Drawing I - 3 Credits

A foundation drawing course which concentrates on developing basic skills. The course examines varied media in

the study of figure, still life, landscape, abstract, and an introduction to color as it relates to drawing.

Studio fee required.

 

ART 110

Design I - 3 Credits

This is a foundation course centering on design elements (shape, line, texture, color, space). Principles of organization with problems in structure are explored.

Studio fee required.

 

ART 114

Beginning Photography - 3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the photographic process. Basic darkroom procedures and fundamental

camera skills are included. Design and aesthetic theory are discussed.

Simple adjustable camera required. Studio fee required.

 

ART 115

Three-Dimensional Design - 3 Credits

This course will provide the study and investigation of three-dimensional space using line, plane, volumes, form

and negative space. Through the exploration and arrangement of objects in space, the student will solve problems involving content, surface, texture, scale, mass, color, space and composition, and visual impact. The objective of this course is for the student to gain a better understanding of three-dimensional design and awareness of form in space.

 

ART 200

Painting I - 3 Credits

This is an introduction to painting for the beginning student. Working from the figure, still life, and inventive

forms, students explore painting materials, techniques, and concepts on a basic level. Both acrylic and oil

mediums are used.

Studio fee required.

 

ART 201

Painting II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Painting I. The emphasis is on more complex problems of color, form, and figure.

Studio fee required.

Prerequisite: ART200.

 

ART 205

Drawing II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Drawing I, exploring more difficult drawing problems in traditional media and subject matter, as well as contemporary drawing problems and solutions such as abstraction.

Studio fee required. Prerequisite: ART105.

 

ART 211

Design II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Design I, exploring more complex design elements of color, line, space, texture, shape, and materials.

Studio fee required. Prerequisite: ART110.

 

ART 214

Photography II - 3 Credits This course is a continuation of Photography I, exploring more difficult photography problems in a variety of techniques and concepts related to the photography arts. It is an examination of the history of photography with an emphasis on the development of personal self-expression.

Prerequisite: ART114 or permission of instructor.

 

ART 221

Ceramics I - 3 Credits

This course exposes students to a variety of techniques and concepts related to ceramic hand building. Both

functional and non-functional objects are used to demonstrate coil, slab, and pinch techniques. Emphasis is placed

on the three-dimensional concepts of texture, form, color, balance, and design. The acquisition of technical

skills and aesthetic awareness is assessed on an individual basis.

Studio fee required.

 

ART 222

Ceramics II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Ceramics I, exploring more difficult ceramic problems in a variety of techniques and concepts related to ceramic hand building. It provides an examination of the physical properties of clay with an emphasis on the development of personal imagery. An extension of this experience includes combinations of media.

Studio fee required.

 

ART 305

History of Architecture - 3 Credits

This course introduces students to the evolution of architectural styles in the Western world. Consideration is given to

the historical, religious, social, political, and structural problems that influenced the development of these styles.

 

ART 306

American Art - 3 Credits

This course focuses on American art from colonial times to the present. Students will explore through reading, discussion, visual images, and field trips a range of fine and folk art, painting, photography, and sculpture

from the major periods in American art.

Prerequisites: ART101, ART102, or permission of the instructor.

 

Art 307

Advanced Painting III

This is an advanced level painting course designed to allow more advanced painting problems. Historical and contemporary issues will be investigated with an emphasis on personal growth and the developement of self exploration and creative expression. May be repeated once for credit.

Pre-requisites: painting I&II or permission of Professor. Studio fee required.

 

ART 310

Special Topics in Studio Art - 3 Credits

This studio course is for students who wish to extend their exposure to art through the integration of studio work and discussion. Students are responsible for written reports, discussions, and presentations in addition to making art examples.

Prerequisites: Three studio art courses.

 

ART 320

Life Drawing - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the human figure as subject. There is emphasis on a variety of approaches to drawing the figure, including use of a live model. Dynamics, proportion, volume, anatomy, and structure, as well as fashion figure proportion, garment, and fashion illustration are investigated.

Studio fee required. Prerequisite: Previous drawing training.

 

Art 321

Advanced Ceramics III

This is an advanced level ceramics course designed to allow more advanced handbuilding and wheel throwing. Historical and contempory issues will be investigated with an emphasis on personal growth and the developement of self exploration and creative expression. May be repeated once for credit. Pre-requisites: ART221, 222 or permission of Professor. Studio fee required.

 

Art 407

Advanced Painting IV

This is an advanced level painting course designed to allow more advanced painting problems. Historical and comtempoary issues will be investigated with emphasis on personal growth and the developement of self exploration and creative expression. May be repeated once for credit. Pre-requisites: ART200, 201 & ART307 or permission of Professor. Studio fee required.

 

Art 422

Advanced Ceramics IV

This is an advanced level ceramics course designed to allow more advanced handbuilding and wheel throwing. Historical and contempory issues will be investigated with an emphasis on personal growth and the developement of self exploration and creative expression. May be repeated once for credit. Pre-requisites: ART221, 222, and 321 or permission of professor. Studio fee required.