ART (ART)

 

101. Drawing I: Three hours 
Problems in still life and landscape drawing, using varied black and white drawing media. Fee required. 

102. Three Dimensional Design: Three hours
Introduction to the theory, tools and materials used in the construction and fabrication of three-dimensional forms.

200. Art Appreciation: Three hours
This course approaches appreciation of art through studies in art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and studio production.

201. Drawing II: Three hours Prerequisite: ART 101
Problems in color drawing, using varied drawing media. Fee required.

202. Color and Design I: Three hours
Lecture and laboratory course dealing with the principles of two dimensional design and composition.

203. Painting I: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART101, ART 202
Introduction to oil painting using varied techniques, with emphasis on color theory and composition. Fee required.

204. Sculpture I: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 102
Introduction to sculptural problem-solving using a variety of media. Fee required.

205. Printmaking I: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 202, ART 101
Introduction to materials and techniques of printmaking including mono type, relief and intaglio. Fee required.

206. Introduction to Graphic Design (See WEB 206): Three hours
Prerequisites: ART 202
Fundamental investigation of graphic design principles, tools, methods, and processes, with an emphasis on technical skills. Fee required.

207. Basic Photography (See JRN 207): Three hours
An introduction to photographic techniques and practices. Fee required.
208. Media Photography (See JRN 208): Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 207 and permission of the instructor.
The study of media reporting with pictures. Fee required.

209. Ceramics I: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 102
Introduction to the construction and firing methods of vessel based and sculptural ceramics. Fee required.

210. Digital Photography (See JRN 210): Three hours
An introduction to basic digital photographic techniques and practices. This course will concentrate on various approaches to black/white and color photographic representations. Students will learn to use a digital camera and be familiar with basic photographic software. Fee required. 

211. History of Art I: Three hours 
A survey of art from prehistoric through the Gothic period. 

212. History of Art II: Three hours 
A survey of art from the Renaissance to the present. 

301. Drawing III: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 101, ART 202
Problems related to perspective drawing, using a variety of tools and techniques. Fee required.

303. Painting II: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 203
Exploration of narrative, symbols, and metaphor as subjects in painting. Advanced painting classes may be taken in any order. Fee required.

304. Sculpture II: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 204
Applications in wood and stone carving. Fee required.

305. Printmaking II: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 205
Concentration on screen printing using color, direct stencil, and photomechanical techniques. Advanced printmaking classes may be taken in any order. Fee required.

306. Graphic Design: Typography (See WEB 306): Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 206
Investigation of fundamental to advanced aspects of typographic design,including letterforms legibility, grid systems, hierarchical and expressive typographic structures, exploring traditional and nontraditional forms. Fee required. 

309. Teacher's Assistant: One hour
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Advanced students will teach children's art classes.

310. Graphic Design: New Media (See WEB 310): Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 
This course provides participants with knowledge of Adobe Flash, the leading web animation tool. The use of sound and interactivity will be covered and an introduction to ActionScripting will be taught. Students will be proficient in creating fully Flash websites, as well as stand alone animation, and will build a more sophisticated web site interface using assets loaded dynamically as the user asks for them.

312. Photography IV: Photodesign: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 202
Study and practice of digital imaging manipulation as a vital part of graphic design. Photography-driven projects explore studio techniques through digital imaging and manipulation. Access to a digital camera is required. Fee required.

355. Printmaking III: Intaglio: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 205
Concentration on intaglio processes using zinc, aluminum, and/or copper plate etching, including color and photomechanical techniques. Advanced printmaking classes may be taken in any order. Fee required.

401. Drawing IV: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 101, ART 201 Advanced applications in drawing. Fee required.

403. Painting III: Material and Techniques: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 203
The emphasis is to explore different painting techniques and concepts, and alternative painting surfaces. Advanced painting classes may be taken in any order. Fee required.  

404. Sculpture III: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 204
Applications in mold construction and casting.

405. Printmaking IV: Relief: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 205
Concentration on relief printing, including large format and non-traditional materials. Advanced printmaking classes may be taken in any order. Fee required.

406. Graphic Design: Multimedia (See WEB 406): Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 206
Designing for the web as an effective communication vehicle, providing visual aesthetic, user-friendly, informational, and functional elements to convey information. Fee required.

407. Special Studies in Art History: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 211, ART 212, permission of the instructor.
Advanced studies in the history of art on a subject from prehistoric through the Gothic period.

408. Special Studies in Art History: Three hours
Prerequisite: ART 211, ART 212, permission of the instructor
Advanced studies in the history of art on a subject from the Renaissance to the present.

409. Special Projects Drawing: Three hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Advanced work in portfolio building determined according to individual need and specific area of interest.

410. Special Projects: Painting: Three hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Advanced work in portfolio building determined according to individual need and specific area of interest.

411. Special Projects: Sculpture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Advanced work in portfolio building determined according to individual need and specific area of interest.

412. Special Projects: Printmaking: Three hours
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
Advanced work in portfolio building determined according to individual need and specific area of interest.

413. Senior Thesis: Two hours
Prerequisite: All required major courses
This class is designed to be a capstone course with a required senior exhibit, jury critique, art portfolio presentation, and written artist's statement. Techniques for display, presentation, and personal expression will be explored.

414. Special Projects: Photography: Three hours
Advanced work in portfolio building determined according to individual need and specific area of interest.

415. Special Projects: Graphic Design: Three hours
Advanced work in portfolio building determined according to individual need and specific area of interest.

453. Painting IV: Portrait Painting: Three hours
Prerequisite: Art 203 
Portrait painting, including work from live models and photographic sources. Advanced painting classes may be taken in any order.