2015-2016 Undergraduate General Catalog


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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