24 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 111Two-Dimensional Foundations,4
Using a variety of materials and processes, students carry out studies in line, shape and form, value, texture and color; and explore methods of implying depth, mass and volume on a flat surface. These exercises in two-dimensional image making are correlated with lectures, critiques, written presentations and field trips.
An introductory course offering experience in making three-dimensional images with concentration on design elements and principles. A wide range of materials, tools and techniques will be explored. Lectures, critiques, written and oral presentations, and field trips are also included.
A studio introduction to basic drawing skills, methods and terminology. Through the use of a variety of drawing materials, students will translate thought and observation into image. Includes discussion, critiques and field trips.
Sustainable Ceramics is a class focused on sustainable practices in ceramics, creatively addressing sustainability issues through producing artwork, researching, and presenting on current artists and practices being employed in the field of ceramics.
An introduction to painting through the development of a sequence of paintings that progress from representation of assigned subject matter to complete abstraction and freedom of expression. Studio focus is on oil painting but includes methods and techniques of oil, acrylic, and mixed media painting.
Introduction to basic hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and firing techniques. Class critiquing and student-teacher dialogue are integrated into all phases of the creative process. PEAK DESCRIPTION: Students attend a series of art openings in the area and also act as art advocates by taking friends and acquaintances to exhibitions. The students also create services projects to be given to members of the community, encouraging them to get involved in the local arts scene.
Introduction to the design and execution of three-dimensional objects in such materials as wood, clay, plaster, cast and constructed metal, stone, plastics, fibers, and mixed media. Installations and video/performance are also encouraged.
This course is an exploration of the techniques, aesthetics, and historical frameworks of traditional photographic processes. Photography will be explored as a fine art through the technical and conceptual means needed to utilize it as an effective communicative medium.
Digital Photography is the study of basic digital photographic procedures, including digital camera and processing techniques. Approaching digital photography as an art form and as a communicative medium, the course will introduce students to the specific techniques used in such fields as fine art photography, photojournalism and photography for advertising.
A studio course for students who wish to improve their computer and graphic design skills. Students will be introduced to design software, primarily Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. The study of general graphic design techniques, knowledge in the conceptual design process, communicating through presentation and critique, and high quality craftsmanship and production methods will be learned through the production of promotional materials.
This introductory studio course provides studies relating to web and user experience design, focusing on design principles and web development to assist students in producing accessible, interactive, dynamic, and visually imaginative web compositions. It integrates the use of web design, user experience design, grid layout, responsive design and development, web safe fonts, optimized imagery, media queries, HTML, and CSS.
Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department or program chair for more information.
This course is an exploration of intermediate studio practices in mixed media. Students will experiment with various methods and media to make work and develop content. Students will research historical and contemporary artists relating to projects. The course is repeatable and provides continuing studies in traditional studio arts of drawing, printmaking, painting, and mixed media.
A special project in any studio area. Studio projects will result in work prepared for the Senior Art Exhibition. Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of instructor before registration.
Continuing studies in web and user experience design. This advanced course focuses on design principles and web development to assist students in producing accessible, interactive, dynamic, and visually imaginative web compositions. It integrates the use of web design, user experience design, grid layout, responsive design and development, web safe fonts, optimized imagery, media queries, HTML, and CSS.
This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth study of a particular topic under the supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department or program chair for more information.
This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct research in a specific area of study, completed under the direction of a faculty mentor. Specific expectations of the research experience to be determined by the faculty. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
