Art (ART)
Includes all aspects of teaching art in grades K/4: philosophies, methods, materials, and evaluations. Personal investigation of activities involving the two/dimensional materials is stressed.
An introductory course in arts and crafts for non/Art majors. Diverse art media and processes are explored and basic concepts and vocabulary are introduced. Restricted to members of the Senior Citizens Center.
An introductory course with emphasis on developing visual acuity and fundamental drawing skills. Methods and materials relating to two/dimensional representation will be investigated.
An introduction to basic design elements and principles. Activities include the investigation of line, shape, value, color, and texture within the two/dimensional realm.
A continuation of ART 112 as it relates to the three/dimensional realm.
Examines the nature of visual art experiences, formal and expressive characteristics of art, historical concepts and movements, and the relevance of art to one’s life.
A survey lecture course designed to expose the student to the history of art from pre/historic times through the Middle Ages.
A continuation of ART 201 from the Renaissance through the Modern Period.
A continuation of ART 110. Emphasis on the rendering of the human form via contour, gesture, value, and weight drawing with various media.
An introduction to the basic processes and materials of painting. Emphasis is placed on compositional factors.
An introduction to the basic processes and materials of ceramics. Emphasis is placed on handbuilding processes and principles of glazing and firing.
Exploration of both loom/ and finger/controlled weaving processes and an introduction to drafts.
A study of European and American art forms of the Twentieth Century.
Examination of the directions in the visual arts since 1955.
A course designed to reveal contributions and accomplishments of African/American artists and the influence of traditional early African art on art of the world.
An examination of major directions in American Art of the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries.
An introduction to digital imaging with primary emphasis on learning PhotoShop and Illustrator software in a Macintosh lab for both fine art and commercial applications.
A course that provides the Studio Arts Major the opportunity to pursue individual directions in contemporary at production and theory that may incorporate multi-media and installation explorations. (May be repeated three times for credit).
An introductory course in black/and/white photography using PhotoShop software in a Macintosh digital imaging computer lab, using archival printing techniques. Instruction will be balanced between aesthetic concerns and technical proficiency. Student must provide their own basic digital camera, at least 3 megapixels and SLR digital cameras will be available for checkout at times throughout the semester.
An examination of the language of film and interpretation of films within issues related to liberal studies courses.
Topical issues and principles of film theory with changing topics, such as critical perspectives, views of history, the director.
An investigative approach to both the figurative and abstract levels. Personal visual expressions are encouraged.
And introductory course to digital video editing/production with emphasis on video production as an art form and a working foundation of the historical development of the medium.
An introduction to the basic constructive processes of sculpture, utilizing plaster, wire, wood and other related materials.
An introduction to the basic processes and materials of printmaking including monoprint, calligraphy, woodcut, serigraphy, and etching.
A combination lecture/laboratory course which focuses upon all aspects of teaching art in the elementary school. This course is designed for art education.
A continuation of ART 220 with emphasis on exploration of media and the expression of individual concepts.
An introductory course to Web Page Design that will emphasize technical mastery of software in a Macintosh environment and aesthetic understanding of the medium as it pertains to fine art applications. May be repeated once for credit.
Basic techniques of throwing on a potter’s wheel; further study of clay bodies, glazing and firing principles are investigated.
A continuation of activities introduced in ART 245 with an emphasis on draft weaving.
A course designed to acquaint students with concepts, media, and methods of the arts via discussions, guest speakers, multi/ media presentations, and demonstrations. (May be repeated 5 times)
Exploration of topics in contemporary art through research, discussion, and field trips. Art majors will prepare their Senior Art Exhibitions, document them with slides, and develop resumes
A continuation of the development of concepts and skills introduced in ART 305 with emphasis on both commercial applications and the use of digital imaging in the production of fine art.
An intermediate course in black-and-white photography, and introductory color, using PhotoShop software in a Macintosh digital imaging computer lab. Archival printing techniques and large format printing will be used. Instruction will be balanced between aesthetic concerns and technical proficiency. Students must provide their own basic digital camera, at least 3 megapixels, and SLR digital cameras will be available for checkout at times throughout the semester.
An intermediate course in digital video edition/production with emphasis on video production as an art form, contemporary issues, and continued investigation of the historical development of the medium.
An introduction to the basic subtractive processes of sculpture, utilizing wood, stone, and other related materials.
A continuation of processes introduced in ART 317. Basic lithographic processes, serigraphy, and etching are also introduced.
A course which examines teaching and media for both elementary and secondary levels. Designed specifically for art education majors.
The expression of individual concepts in painting is encouraged. The appropriateness of materials to specific visual statements is studied.
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below ART 430: Problems in Drawing I ART 431: Problems in Drawing II ART 432: Problems in Drawing III ART 433: Problems in Painting I ART 434: Problems in Painting II ART 435: Problems in Painting III ART 436: Problems in Printmaking I ART 437: Problems in Printmaking II ART 438: Problems in Printmaking III ART 439: Problems in Ceramics I ART 440: Problems in Ceramics II ART 441: Problems in Ceramics III ART 442: Problems in Sculpture I ART 443: Problems in Sculpture II ART 444: Problems in Sculpture III ART 445: Problems in Weaving I ART 446: Problems in Weaving II ART 447: Problems in Weaving III ART 448: Problems in Art History I ART 449: Problems in Art History II ART 450: Problems in Art History III ART 451: Problems in Digital Photography I ART 452: Problems in Digital Photography II ART 453: Problems in Digital Photography III ART 454: Problems in Digital Video Editing/Production
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below
These courses are designed to provide students advanced, individualized instruction in the art areas listed below