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ART

19 courses with the subject ART, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ART 116Drawing

Introduces art practices through the study and creation of drawings. Working from observation and imagination, a mix of methods of line, value, and form build skills of tone, visual proportion, sketching, concept and artistic meanings.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 118Design

Introduces design practices through individual and collaborative design projects. Explores the elements and principles of design, project development, presentation skills and the role of the craft.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 125Sculpture

Introduces a variety of sculpture methods including manipulation, addition and subtraction as well as principles of three-dimensional design.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 132Painting

Introduces art practices through the study and creation of paintings. Working from observation and imagination, a mix of methods for color, color mixing, value, and form build skills of layering, visual proportion, sketching, concept, and artistic meanings.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 201Studio, Art and Society

Through experiential activities that may include field trips to art and cultural institutions, explores image making and writing to express original ideas and develop critical thinking and observational skills when analyzing art and objects. Intended for non-art majors.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 204Digital Art

Introduces digital media practices, techniques and concepts with an emphasis on contemporary visual art.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 212Introduction to Painting3

This in-depth studio art laboratory uses painting from observation to investigate and refine the use of color. Projects and readings include Hours painting media and their use, classic and contemporary palette organization, color mixing and color theory. 3 ART 216 Intermediate Drawing 3 cr 3 Develops intermediate drawing projects by working from observation and imagination. Techniques focus on line, modeling and form using intensive sketching processes. 3 ART 218 Intermediate Design 3 cr Students integrate and extend processes and media that were introduced in the first semester, with a focus on how compositional development, conceptual and material process and independent inquiry form the foundation of the design process.

Subject
ART
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
cr
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
Prerequisite
ART 116 ART 116 ART 118
ART 216Intermediate Drawing

Develops intermediate drawing projects by working from observation and imagination. Techniques focus on line, modeling and form using intensive sketching processes.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 218Intermediate Design

Students integrate and extend processes and media that were introduced in the first semester, with a focus on how compositional development, conceptual and material process and independent inquiry form the foundation of the design process.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 232Intermediate Painting

Develops intermediate painting projects by working from observation and imagination. Techniques focus on painting materials, color and palette, composition and metaphor, representation and abstraction.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 235Art (Topic)

Develop introductory art techniques and concepts, through visual art exercises and hands-on art projects. Class topics vary by semester. This course may be repeated if different topic.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Unlimited Credits
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 315Art Project

Focuses on intermediate, experimental artmaking, including analysis and creation of individualized art projects designed and created by the student with frequent feedback from the instructor, peer groups, discussions, and/or critiques. This course may culminate in a student art exhibit and/or public presentation and may be repeated.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Unlimited Credits
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 335Art (Topic)

Develop intermediate art techniques and concepts, through visual art exercises and hands-on art projects. Class topics vary by semester. This course may be repeated if different topic.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Unlimited Credits
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 412Advanced Art Project

Focuses on advanced, experimental artmaking, including analysis and creation of individualized art projects designed and created by the student with frequent feedback from the instructor, peer groups, discussions, and/or critiques. This course may culminate in a student art exhibit and/or public presentation and may be repeated.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Unlimited Credits
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 435Advanced Art (Topic)

Develop advanced art techniques and concepts, through visual art exercises and hands-on art projects. Class topics vary by semester. This course may be repeated if different topic.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Unlimited Credits
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 480Senior Art Project

Develop a public exhibition of art created in the art studios. Under the supervision of FPA faculty, students will select work from their art portfolios, organize and present a professional display in an art gallery or other appropriate community venue.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Unlimited Credits
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 499Teaching Assistantship

Study art teaching methods, deliver academic class presentations, assist with study sessions and tutorials, attend all classes, final paper and other duties negotiated with course instructor. Must have completed a minimum of four (4) courses in the major, have a 3.0 overall GPA or better, and a B+ or better in the course. This course can be taken for either Pass/Fail or traditional letter grading.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Maximum of 6 credits
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 500Independent Study

Open to juniors and seniors who wish to read in a specific area or pursue a project or topic in depth under the direction of a faculty member. Frequent conferences with the advisor are required.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Maximum of 12 credits
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu
ART 540Internship

Offers eligible students the opportunity for enhanced educational opportunities by providing actual field experience in public or private organizations that relate to their academic and professional interests. Enrollment requires individual application with faculty sponsorship and departmental approval.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatable: Maximum of 15 credits Art History Courses
Edition
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Edition Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
catalog.mcla.edu

Source: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61