ARTS - Art Studio
NOTES: ARTS 1100: DRAWING I AND ARTS 1200: DESIGN I are prerequisites for Art majors to all other studio courses (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking.) Additional fees apply to ALL Art courses.
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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.
Occasional Interims
Previously: ART 100
Drawing fundamentals with emphasis upon the formal elements of drawing. Media include pencil, charcoal, pen, and ink. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 101
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. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall
Previously: ART 120
A continuation of Design I with emphasis upon three dimensional techniques, materials, and concepts. Additional fees may apply.
Every Spring
Previously: ART 220
This technique driven survey course will give you an introduction to the basics of wheel throwing and hand-building techniques including pinch, coil, soft and hard slab construction. Works created will explore a variety of surface decoration methods using colored slips, washes and glaze.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 130
Painting fundamentals with emphasis on the elements of form: line, shape, color, value, texture, and space. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 140
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 150
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.
Every other Fall, even years
Previously: ART 127
Three major printmaking processes will be explored: intaglio, lithograph and screen printing with woodcut. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 160
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 180
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 190
Theory and practice in the elements of drawing with emphasis upon the human figure. Students in this course are expected to draw from the human nude figure. Upon registration for this course, students must review the Augustana Model Policy. Additional Fees may apply
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 201
An introductory course focused on learning the fundamentals of making utilitarian forms on the potter’s wheel. Learn the process of centering, throwing and trimming while exploring a variety of surface techniques and glaze application.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 230
Continued study in painting with emphasis on two-dimensional problem solving. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 240
Continued study in sculpture (stone carving, bronze casting, welded metals, plastics, and new mediums). Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 250
Further study in printmaking including intaglio, lithography, and monotype. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 260
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 280
Comprehensive study of layout and illustration fundamentals. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 321
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.
Previously: ART 296
An exploration of advanced drawing practices and concepts. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 301
An exploration of advanced drawing practices and concepts. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 302
Learn the process of creating multiples through the exploration of mold--making techniques and combine ceramics processes. Explore the basics of glaze chemistry by learning to mix and test glazes.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 330
Exploring both sculptural and functional forms, learning new advanced techniques and applying previously learned processes to develop concepts and content of works created. Explore the surface through more in-depth glaze chemistry. Learn necessary skills in managing a ceramics facility.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 331
Further study in painting for the advanced student. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 340
Advanced creative study in painting working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 341
Study of contemporary movements in sculpture and/or continued study of traditional mediums. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 350
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 351
Intermediate studies in printmaking which can include intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 261
Builds on Printmaking III and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 360
Students will further their knowledge of contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 380
Students will further their knowledge of contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 381
Advanced graphic design course in production (camera ready art), skills on the Macintosh. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall
Previously: ART 322
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 326
Internship in Art. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall, Interim and Spring
Previously: ART 395
Advanced creative study from nature and the model in various drawing media. Independent study in drawing methods. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 303
Advanced creative study from nature and the model in various drawing media. Independent study in drawing methods. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 304
Delve deeper into personal expression through self-directed research projects based on exploring an individual’s interest focusing on portfolio development. Options to choose the appropriate firing temperature, and clay bodies are provided. Continue to develop studio management skills.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 332
A course for majors focusing on creating a cohesive portfolio for their senior exhibition.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 333
Advanced creative study in painting working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 342
Advanced creative study in painting working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 440
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 352
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 450
Builds on Printmaking IV and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
ART 3650
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 361
Builds on Printmaking V and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
ART 4600
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 362
This course further develops the technical and aesthetic concepts of digital photography. Students will analyze contemporary photographic trends and study a selection of artists and their respective methodologies. Students will be challenged to identify and articulate their creative motivations by designing their own projects. Students are expected to describe their methodological approach in depth and situate their work in the broader discourse on contemporary photography.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 382
This course focuses both on the creation of photographs and on their presentation in book format. A photo book is a book in which the primary message is carried by photographs; through its design and the choice of its images the book is itself an expressive artistic medium. The course examines the contemporary status of the photo-book as well as the rich history of the medium. It explores the processes of creating a personal photographic vision, and guides students in producing a final photo book.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 383
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.
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 327
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.
Every Fall
Previously: ART 490
This course is part of a 2-semester sequence, with ART 492 & 493, that serve as the capstone to the B.F.A. degree and culminates in the exhibition of the student's thesis portfolio work at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery during the spring semester. This course is the professional practices capstone that prepares B.F.A. students for post-graduation opportunities and developing additional professional skills to serve you in your post-Augustana artistic vocations. Through group discussions, guest speakers, site visits, and hands-on training, students in this seminar will learn about a range of topics, including: art matting and presentation, art preservation, artist resumes and statements, marketing yourself in the art world, graduate school and other post-baccalaureate training, and documenting and selling artwork.
Admitted to BFA Program.
Every Fall
Previously: ART 4901
This course is part of a 2-semester sequence, with ARTS 4901 & 4903, that serve as the capstone to your B.F.A. degree and culminates in the exhibition of your thesis portfolio work at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery during the spring semester. In this course, students will learn about and prepare all exhibition documentation and texts, and learn about professional exhibition standards and gallery installation methods to achieve the successful implementation of their exhibition.
ART 4903
Every Spring
Previously: ART 492
This course provides senior BFA students in the Art Department with practical and intensive experience in the development of a portfolio of creative work, preparation for exhibition of their work, and exposure to professional practices for artists. This includes the development of new and significant artwork for the Senior Thesis Portfolio and a BFA Thesis Paper providing insight into the student’s visual research. Students will explore media relevant to their particular needs and reflect on the connections between their work and contemporary art and culture through readings, discussions, and critiques. Emphasis is placed on developing strategies of productive self-criticality to inform their work both during and beyond the thesis semester. This course is part of a 2-semester sequence, with ARTS 4901 & 4902, that serve as the capstone to a B.F.A. degree and culminates in the exhibition of thesis portfolio work at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery.
Every Spring
Previously: ART 493