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.
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.
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.
An introductory survey of artistic creations and their relationship to historical developments from the cave paintings through the Middle Ages.
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.
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.
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
Study of forms inherent in medium of clay through free-form hand building and disciplined, classical style wheel thrown forms. Additional fees may apply.
Sophomore Standing
Painting fundamentals with emphasis on the elements of form: line, shape, color, value, texture, and space. Additional fees may apply.
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.
Three major printmaking processes will be explored: intaglio, lithograph and screenprinting with woodcut. Additional fees may apply.
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.
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.
Theory and practice in the elements of drawing with emphasis upon the human figure. Additional Fees may apply
A continuation of Design I with emphasis upon three dimensional techniques, materials, and concepts. Additional fees may apply.
Student concentration in one specific area of clay work begun in Ceramics I. Additional fees may apply.
Continued study in painting with emphasis on two-dimensional problem solving. Additional fees may apply.
Continued study in sculpture (stone carving, bronze casting, welded metals, plastics, and new mediums). Additional fees may apply.
Further study in printmaking including intaglio, lithography, and monotype. Additional fees may apply.
Intermediate studies in printmaking which can include intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
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.
A study of the theories and techniques of teaching art in the elementary grades. Additional fees may apply.
Students on an F-1 visa are eligible to work off campus to provide additional experience so long as the employment relates directly to the student's major area of study. The practical experience gained outside the traditional classroom supplements the theoretical and/or applied knowledge as a part of the student's coursework. The registration process for this course must be completed every term (including summers), as students must have their work authorization reissued each term to ensure continued enrollment. Jobs must be approved and verified by the International Programs Office before work may begin.
Advanced creative study from nature and the model in various drawing media. Independent study in drawing methods. Additional fees may apply.
This course examines developments in art and visual culture from the middle of the twentieth century to the present through selected discrete topical units. Students will engage critically both visual examples and seminal texts produced by significant art historians, philosophers, art critics and artists. We will read key primary works and also a selection of interpretive studies that address issues of modernism and post-modernism in the United States. Class discussions will be devoted to consideration of this reading and to questions of visual and cultural interpretation.
Comprehensive study of layout and illustration fundamentals. Additional fees may apply.
Advanced graphic design course in production (camera ready art), skills on the Macintosh. Additional fees may apply.
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.
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.
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.
Further study in painting for the advanced student. Additional fees may apply.
Advanced creative study in painting working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship. Additional fees may apply.
Study of contemporary movements in sculpture and/or continued study of traditional mediums. Additional fees may apply.
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.
Builds on Printmaking III and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
Builds on Printmaking IV and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
Students will further their knowledge of contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.
Students will further their knowledge of contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.
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