2015-2016 Undergraduate General Catalog


ART - Art

NOTES: ART 101: DRAWING I AND ART 120: DESIGN I are prerequisites for Art majors to all other studio courses (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking.) Additional fees apply to ALL Art courses. 

ART 100 Introduction to Art

A general introduction to art based upon the elements and principles of design, an exposure to important works in the history of art, written and oral criticism of art, and studio work (primarily drawing and painting) centered on the applications of design. Students attend exhibits and receptions for artists to reinforce conversation skills in the greater visual art community. Additional Fees may apply. Not recommended for art majors.

Credits

3

ART 101 Drawing I

Drawing fundamentals with emphasis upon the formal elements of drawing. Media include pencil, charcoal, pen, and ink. This course, along with ART 120, is recommended for art majors to take prior to all other studio courses. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

ART 103 Photoshop

This course focuses on learning many of the Photoshop program fundamentals while developing design skills in given areas. The assignments involve images that are manipulated, combined and layered to express personal interpretations. Students learn to work with the tools, layers, filters, adjustment layers, mask layers, quick masks, modes and color correction. In addition to the design projects, specific lessons are given targeting various aspects of the program.

Credits

3

ART 112 Art History I: Prehistory to the Renaissance

An introductory survey of artistic creations and their relationship to historical developments from the cave paintings through the Middle Ages.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

HIST 112

ART 113 Art History II: Renaissance through the 20th Century

An introductory survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture and their relationship to modern history from the Italian Renaissance through the twentieth century in the United States.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

HIST 113

ART 120 Design I: Two-Dimensional Design

Theory and practice in the elements of two-dimensional design (line, shape, value, texture, color, mass, space, and time). Visual problem solving with appropriate materials and tools. This course, along with ART 101 is recommended for art majors to take prior to all other studio courses. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

ART 127 Box Art

This course explores the use of the box form throughout history from the ancient times to modern. Students will learn a wide variety of construction techniques and methods. They will learn the basics of good design, what the elements of art are, and how they are used through the principles of art. No matter how limited a student's background or training in art might be, he or she will be able to create works of art through this form that are personal, meaningful and presentable. May be applied to a major in Art. Grading: A-F

Credits

3

ART 130 Ceramics I

Study of forms inherent in medium of clay through free-form hand building and disciplined, classical style wheel thrown forms. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Sophomore Standing

ART 140 Painting I

Painting fundamentals with emphasis on the elements of form: line, shape, color, value, texture, and space. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

ART 150 Sculpture I

Coupling of sculptural processes with traditional mediums, (modeling and mold-making in plaster and clay, carving, construction and/or assemblage) with emphasis on design. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

ART 160 Printmaking I

Three major printmaking processes will be explored: intaglio, lithograph and screenprinting with woodcut. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

ART 180 Photography I: Introduction

This course emphasizes the technical and aesthetic concepts of digital photography and how various modalities inform image content. The primary objective of this course is to develop competency in the digital darkroom. Students will be encouraged to develop their own vision and visual language with technical, aesthetic, and conceptual tools. To assist in this pursuit it is important to learn about the history of photography, which will be addressed with various slide lectures, discussions, films, and readings. Students are encouraged to have a DSLR camera and familiarity with Photoshop, however neither is required.

Credits

3

ART 190 Graphic Design I

Introductory course covering a wide range of visual communication skills and knowledge including learning the principles of visual perception, how we perceive a two-dimensional surface, aesthetics and current design issues. Navigating Photoshop and Illustrator while designing dynamic layouts will be learned.

Credits

3

ART 197 Topics:

Special topics in Art.

Credits

3

ART 201 Drawing II

Theory and practice in the elements of drawing with emphasis upon the human figure. Additional Fees may apply

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 101

ART 220 Design II: Three-Dimensional Design

A continuation of Design I with emphasis upon three dimensional techniques, materials, and concepts. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 120

ART 230 Ceramics II

Student concentration in one specific area of clay work begun in Ceramics I. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 130

ART 240 Painting II

Continued study in painting with emphasis on two-dimensional problem solving. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 140

ART 250 Sculpture II

Continued study in sculpture (stone carving, bronze casting, welded metals, plastics, and new mediums). Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 150

ART 260 Printmaking II

Further study in printmaking including intaglio, lithography, and monotype. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 160

ART 261 Printmaking III

Intermediate studies in printmaking which can include intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 260

ART 262 Printmaking: Woodcut

An introduction to woodcut printing. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

1- 3

Prerequisites

ART 101 or ART 120

ART 280 Photography II

This course further develops the technical and aesthetic concepts of digital photography. Students will become familiar with contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 180

ART 290 Art and Children

A study of the theories and techniques of teaching art in the elementary grades. Additional fees may apply. This course is a prerequisite for EDUC 310K.

Credits

3

ART 301 Drawing III

Drawing from the nude human figure. A continuation of Drawing II. See department policy on use of nude models at www.augie.edu/academics/art/hands-learning. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 201

ART 302 Drawing IV

Advanced creative study from nature and the model in various drawing media. Independent study in drawing methods. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 301

ART 313 Art Since 1945

This course examines developments in art and visual culture from the middle of the twentieth century to the present through selected discrete topical units: Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, postmodernism, and the critique of museum institutions are just a few of the topics that will be covered. Students will engage critically both visual examples and seminal texts produced by significant artists, art historians, philosophers, and art critics.

Credits

3

ART 315 The Art and Archeology of Ancient Peru

This is an Interim art studio course in Peru. Students participate in field sketching, watercolor painting and journaling while visiting museums, galleries, artist studios and six UNESCO World-Heritage sites. Coursework concludes by hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Credits

4

ART 321 Graphic Design II

Comprehensive study of layout and illustration fundamentals. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 190

ART 322 Graphic Design III

Advanced graphic design course in production (camera ready art), skills on the Macintosh. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 321

ART 326 Graphic Design IV

A course designed to prepare finished art work for a portfolio. A corporate identity campaign will be developed in photo shop, canvas, and Quark Xpress computer programs. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 322

ART 330 Ceramics III

This course continues to develop application techniques and design skills beyond that in Ceramics I and II. Students are challenged to experience new applications, test their limits to create more diversified clay works and build on their design and application processes. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 230

ART 331 Ceramics IV

This course continues to develop application techniques and design skills beyond that in Ceramics I, II and III. Students are challenged to experience new applications, test their limits to create more diversified clay works and build on their design and application processes. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 330

ART 340 Painting III

Further study in painting for the advanced student. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 240

ART 341 Painting IV

Advanced creative study in painting working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 340

ART 350 Sculpture III

Study of contemporary movements in sculpture and/or continued study of traditional mediums. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 250

ART 351 Sculpture IV

Advanced creative study in sculpture, working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship. Special problems in sculpture emphasizing technique and production. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 350

ART 360 Printmaking IV

Builds on Printmaking III and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 261

ART 361 Printmaking V

Builds on Printmaking IV and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 360

ART 380 Photography III

Students will further their knowledge of contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 280

ART 381 Photography IV

Students will further their knowledge of contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ART 380

ART 395 Internship

Internship in Art

Credits

1- 4

ART 490 Senior Seminar

Bidding commissions, museum work, resumes, graduate schools, displaying your work, and preparing a portfolio are some of the aspects covered in this course. This culminates in working with an advisor from the Art department in helping you select the work for your senior show. Additional fees may apply. Grading: S/U 

Credits

1