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 that explores the fundamentals of design and digital media. Students will learn how to use software from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: ART 190
Previously: ART 197