ART-101--(3)
DRAWING I
Introduces drawing principles and techniques. Covers form, design and perspective, and includes various drawing media techniques. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-104--(3)
DRAWING II
Prerequisite: ART-101.
A continuation of ART-101, this course emphasizes composition, perspective and visual interpretation. A variety of drawing media is used. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-105--(3)
LIFE DRAWING
Prerequisite: ART-101.
Teaches techniques of human figure drawing using draped and undraped models. Various media, applying principles such as design, structure, composition, form and abstraction, are used. (6 contact hours)
ART-107--(3)
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Covers use of basic craft materials. Design and application of craft projects to various educational and leisure programs are covered. (6 contact hours)
ART-110--(3)
ART APPRECIATION
Introductory survey and analysis of the visual arts—painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, printmaking, and crafts—to acquaint non-art majors with basic aesthetic concepts: media, technique and function; elements and form; genres; stylistic characteristic and expressive qualities; and socio-cultural influences. (3 contact hours)
ART-116--(3)
TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
Introduces the basic principles and elements of two-dimensional design, including composition and use of color in visual art. Emphasizes application of original ideas in creation of original design. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-117--(3)
COLOR THEORY
Theories, principles, elements of color, and their application in the visual arts are covered. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-118--(3)
THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
Prerequisite: ART-116.
Basic principles and elements of three-dimensional design are discussed. Includes volume, color, value, texture, and line. Emphasizes application of design concepts to original design. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-120--(3)
BEGINNING PAINTING
Prerequisite: ART-101.
Introduces basic techniques and materials of oil and acrylic painting. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-121--(3)
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Prerequisite: ART-101.
Introduces basic techniques and materials of transparent and opaque watercolor painting. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-122--(3)
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
Prerequisite: ART-120.
Explores advanced painting techniques as applied to solving visual problems in oils, acrylics and watercolors. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-125--(3)
CERAMICS I
Create clay forms using hand techniques and potter's wheel. Covers glazes, decorations and kiln firing. Explores design problems and solutions. Includes historical and cultural development of ceramics as an art form. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-126--(3)
CERAMICS II
Prerequisite: ART-125.
Applies basic pottery methods to create advanced ceramic forms. Presents experimental problems in glazes, mixing and firing. Applies historical, aesthetic and artistic principles to ceramics problems. Student exhibit is required. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-146--(3)
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ART
Corequisite: Registration or credit in ART-101 and ART-116or consent of instructor.
Introduction to computer applications in the visual arts. A Macintosh computer software-based approach to visual image manipulation and generation is provided, including the integration of computer hardware, software and peripheral devices as tools to create and combine traditional and contemporary visual ideas. Involves both theoretical understanding and practical application in the utilization of computer hardware and software to capture, combine, manipulate, and generate two-dimensional visual images in both art and design. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-150--(3)
SCULPTURE
Prerequisite: ART-101.
Introduces basic techniques of sculpture. Explores three-dimensional media. Applies additive, subtractive and manipulative approaches to creating three-dimensional works of art. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-160--(3)
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
This studio course covers the basic principles of photography, including equipment, film processing, composition, and darkroom techniques. Students supply film, mount board, paper, and 35mm manual camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-161--(3)
CAMERA AND DARKROOM TECHNIQUES
Prerequisite: ART-160.
This studio course develops expressive and technical skills in 35mm camera usage and darkroom work through the exploration of various black-and-white films, chemistries, exposure systems and printing techniques. Through a series of complex photographic projects, students learn to think creatively with a camera, control exposure, and explore the photographic potential of various combinations of films and developers, printing papers, alternative printing techniques, and various lighting techniques. Students supply black-and-white film, mounting board, RC and fiber-based paper, and 35mm manual camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-162--(3)
PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN
Prerequisite: ART-160.
This studio course investigates the application of 2D design elements to explore the creative potential of the photographic medium. Students will utilize traditional and non-standard photographic processes to make images which implement specific design techniques. The use of design as a method of communicating ideas and concepts within photography will be explored. A series of conceptual and technical projects will emphasize joining specific techniques, materials and design elements to bring about a unique creative vision. Creative techniques of 35mm camera work, black and white printing, studio work, and photographic manipulation techniques will be explored. Students supply black and white films, mounting board, RC and fiber-based paper, and 35mm manual camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-170--(3)
PRINTMAKING
Introduces basic printmaking techniques such as woodblock and silk screen. (6 contact hours)
ART-180--(3)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Prerequisite: ART-146, ART-160 or consent of instructor.
This art/graphic design studio course introduces photographic manipulation, emphasizing acquisition of the photographic image using appropriate software tools and palettes for basic manipulation techniques, color correction, image selection, masking, multiple layering, output including conversion to CMYK, duotones, as well as historical references and models. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)
ART-182--(4)
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
Prerequisite: ART-146 or consent of instructor.
This art/graphic design studio course introduces vector-based computer illustration techniques. Investigates object-oriented graphics; curves and shapes; blending; patterns; and textures. Also examines the manipulation of type fonts as images. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-184--(4)
DIGITAL IMAGING
Prerequisite: ART-146 or consent of instructor.
This art/graphic design studio course introduces computer imaging with bit-mapped graphics and rasterized images. Interaction between imaging and object-oriented software is explored. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-186--(3)
DIGITAL LAYOUT AND PUBLISHING
Prerequisite: ART-146 or consent of instructor.
This art/graphic design studio course introduces desktop layout and publishing software. Requires the creation of both single- and multiple-page documents in black and white, as well as in color. Also covers document construction, integration of word processing programs, working with images and typography, custom colors, and output to printers or service providers. (4 contact hours)
ART-203--(3)
HISTORY OF DESIGN
Provides students with a history of design from the industrial revolution to the present, including both industrial and graphic design. Covers the development of design, its major movements, prominent designers, and their significant contributions. (3 contact hours)
ART-205--(3)
SURVEY OF ART I
A chronological survey of art, from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Included are artistic achievements of the Prehistoric, Ancient Near East, Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Carolingian, Ottoman Romanesque, Gothic periods, as well as major non-western art traditions including Islamic, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, the Pre-Columbian Americas, and Africa. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)
ART-206--(3)
SURVEY OF ART II
A chronological survey of art from the Proto-Renaissance through the mid-nineteenth century. Included are artistic achievements of both Western and Non-Western cultures. Styles and cultures include West Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic and Realistic periods. Non-Western covers India, China, Japan, Pacific cultures and Africa. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)
ART-207--(3)
SURVEY OF AMERICAN ART
A chronological survey of the development of the visual arts in the United States from the colonial period through the present day. Early European influences, post World War II art and the contemporary art scene are included. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)
ART-208--(3)
SURVEY OF ART III
A chronological survey of modern art from the mid-19th century through the present time. Beginning with Impressionism, artistic achievements associated with the development of art through movements such as Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstraction, and Contemporary art forms will be included. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)
ART-209--(3)
SURVEY OF NON-WESTERN ART
A survey of non-Western art forms reflecting differing cultures and traditions found in the creative endeavors of Middle Eastern, South Asian, Far Eastern, Pre-Columbian Americas, Oceanian, and Subsaharan African artists. The impact of non-Western art on the contemporary art scene will also be discussed. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)
ART-230--(3)
DIGITAL DESIGN INTERNSHIP
Prerequisite: ART-180, ART-182, ART-184, ART-186 and consent of internship coordinator or instructor.
This internship provides an opportunity for students to learn firsthand how a computer artist/designer handles day-to-day assignments. Student interns either work directly with experienced designers approved by the Internship Coordinator or work on a freelance basis. They also attend a seminar for one hour per week to discuss internship activities and problems. and develop means to close the gap between theory and on-the-job reality. Fee is required. (11 contact hours)
ART-231--(2)
ART SEMINAR
Prerequisite: Student must have completed ART-101, ART-104 or ART-105, ART-116, ART-118, and 6 credit hrs. from ART-205, ART-206, ART-207, ART-208 or ART-209 with a grade of "C" or better, and permission of Fine Arts department chair.
This course is designed for the student who is planning on transferring to a four-year institution as an art major. Provides an opportunity for guidance in portfolio preparation and offers opportunities to learn about careers in the visual arts. Through field trips to artists' studios, lectures, critiques, and hands-on situations, gain a better understanding of the role of the artist in contemporary society. (2 contact hours)
ART-232--(3)
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: ART-180, ART-182, ART-184, ART-186, ART-248, or consent of instructor.
This art/design studio course's primary orientation is the development of the student's portfolio. This course permits students to work on their portfolio for a semester in close contact with the instructor. Includes field trips to design organizations, galleries and museums to further enhance awareness of contemporary computer design. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)
ART-246--(3)
ADVANCED COMPUTER ART
Prerequisite: ART-180, ART-182, ART-184, ART-186, ART-248, or consent of instructor.
This art/graphic design studio course develops students' advanced skills in the digital creation and manipulation of visual images. This course permits students to work on computer-designed projects in close contact with the instructor. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-248--(3)
WEB PAGE LAYOUT
Prerequisite: ART-180, ART-182, ART-184, ART-186, or consent of instructor.
This art/graphic design studio course covers the development of well-designed Web site pages for the Internet and an intranet. Provides students with the tools to design their own home pages. Covers page planning, navigation, page layout tools, use of image maps. Uses appropriate software to enhance students' awareness of the latest technological advances. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)
ART-249--(3)
INTERMEDIATE WEB PAGE DESIGN
Prerequisite: ART-180, ART-182, ART-184, ART-186, ART-248 or consent of instructor.
Building on basic web page layout, this art/graphic design studio course opens up new design possibilities with the addition of sound, animation, and interactivity. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)
ART-280--(3)
INDEPENDENT STUDIO: DRAWING
Prerequisite: ART-101, ART-104, ART-105.
This studio course is for students who have completed all course work in the discipline of drawing. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. (6 contact hours)
ART-281--(3)
INDEPENDENT STUDIO: PAINTING
Prerequisite: ART-120, ART-121, ART-122.
This is a studio course for students who have completed all course work in the discipline of painting. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-282--(3)
INDEPENDENT STUDIO: CERAMICS
Prerequisite: ART-125, ART-126.
This is a studio course for students who have completed all course work in the discipline of ceramics. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-283--(3)
INDEPENDENT STUDIO: PHOTOGRAPHY
Prerequisite: ART-160 and either ART-161 and ART-162; or ART-160 and instructor's permission.
This is a studio course for students who have completed college level coursework in photography. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. Students supply black-and-white films, RC and/or fiber-based paper, and 35mm manual camera, and other incidental supplies as needed. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
ART-284--(3)
INDEPENDENT STUDIO: DESIGN
Prerequisite: ART-116, ART-117 or ART-146, ART-118.
This is a studio course for students who have completed all course work in the discipline of design. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
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