32 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 1101The Visual Arts3
Introduction to the concepts underlying the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. Examination of works of Western and non-Western art: the visual elements and principles of design, art mediums, expression, and style. In addition to lecture, weekly studio sessions allow for the exploration of the creative process in works of art using a variety of materials. Lecture 2 hours per week; studio 2 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Examines major Western art movements from Paleolithic cave painting through the Renaissance and Reformation in Northern Europe. Explores architecture, sculpture, painting, and craft through lecture, discussion, and written assignments. Offered: Fall.
Examines major Western art movements from the Baroque through Expressionism and other movements of the 1940s. Explores architecture, photography, sculpture, painting, and craft through lecture, discussion, and written assignments. Offered: Spring.
Examines art movements from Abstract Expressionism through Postmodern and Contemporary styles, encompassing 1945 to the present day. Explores architecture, painting, photography, video art, sculpture, and craft through lecture, discussion, and written assignments. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Examines art from the cultures of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Explores architecture, painting, sculpture, craft, textile, and body adornment through lecture, discussion, and written assignments. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Introduction to the technical and conceptual practices of photography as a creative medium. Camera operation and technique, photographic composition and design, processing and printing in a traditional darkroom. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall.
Introduction to the technical and conceptual practices of video as a creative medium. Concentration on conceptualization, interpretation, and evaluation of video- based art through screenings, discussions, critiques, demonstrations, and assigned projects. Development of
Introduction to the technical and conceptual practices of photography and digital technology as a creative medium. Camera operation and techniques, composition and design, digital image capture, related software, and digital output using the computer as a digital darkroom for creating photographic images. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Introduction to the technical and conceptual practice of two-dimensional animation and interactivity as a creative medium. Computer software applications are used to create animations and interactive content. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
This course presents an introduction to graphic design as a form of visual expression. Emphasis will be placed on layout, design elements, typography and output. Relevant software, critique, and related vocabulary are also incorporated. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Introduction to making art in two- dimensions. Composition and the arrangement of color, line, shape, texture, value, and space using the principles of design. Assignments use a variety of tools, techniques, and materials. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; lab 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
This course introduces students to the technical and conceptual practice of digital drawing as a creative medium. Raster and vector-based software programs and drawing tablets are used in the course for digital output of Courses| 157 projects. Students will critique artwork using vocabulary acquired in the course. Offered: Fall, Spring.
cr) Introduction to making art in three-dimensions. Theory and application using the elements and principles of design. Assignments use a variety of tools, techniques, and materials. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Complete at least 2 additional art courses for 6 credits total, excluding ART 1101 The Visual Arts: Course #1 _______________ Course #2 _______________ General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits *See MnTC course listings. Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses
Introduction to the technical and conceptual practices of computer-generated art. Raster and vector computer software programs are used for digital output of projects. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Introduction to the basic language and spatial concepts of sculpture to develop an understanding of additive, subtractive, and assemblage techniques. Create three- dimensional sculptures using a variety of materials to solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
cr) Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of ceramics. Handbuilding techniques used to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week.
Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of fused glass. Glass fusing techniques used to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of painting. Explore paint to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Introduction to the concepts, materials and methods of watercolor painting. Explore watercolor to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Introduction to concepts, materials, and methods of ceramics. Wheel throwing techniques used to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems. Development of critique and related vocabulary. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall, Spring.
This course introduces students to the concepts, materials, and methods of printmaking. Traditional and contemporary printing techniques are used to create various artworks that solve technical and creative problems, with an emphasis on relief (woodcut and linocut) and screenprinting processes. Students will critique artwork using vocabulary acquired in the course. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Empty Bowls (3 cr) A significant percentage of community college students experience food insecurity and other basic needs issues. Food insecurity can influence grades, health, attendance, course completion and degree attainment. To address this, the Empty Bowls Project investigates how policy, social inequities, and racial injustice perpetuate this problem, uses ceramic art to raise awareness, and applies creative citizenship to help alleviate food insecurity within the campus community. Through service-learning, students collaboratively create, donate, and organize the sale of wheel-thrown ceramics to raise awareness about food insecurity and local resources while providing tangible support for their peers in need, fostering civic engagement and positive social change.
An examination of a special topic in art; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
Professional Practices (3 cr) Introduction to presentation, documentation, business skills, and career planning specific to studio art. Practical applications to assist in transfer and career building. AFA in Art Capstone: Portfolio and Professional Practices, along with the AFA in Art Capstone: Exhibition course, are culminating activities for the AFA in Art degree. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Offered: Fall.
Explore, refine, and expand on concepts and skills learned in Drawing I. Introduction to drawing both nude and clothed models with an emphasis on human proportion, human anatomy, and composition. Work with various drawing techniques and materials. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week.
Explore, refine, and expand on concepts and skills learned in Glass Fusing 1. Emphasis on experimentation, the expressive potential of the medium, and developing a personal vision that utilizes both formal and conceptual concerns. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week.
Explore, refine, and expand on concepts and skills learned in Black and White Photography or Digital Photography. Emphasis on experimentation, the expressive potential of the medium, and developing a personal vision that utilizes both formal and conceptual concerns. Lecture 1 hour per week; studio 4 hours per week. Spring.
In this culminating capstone experience, AFA in Art students prepare for a professional career as an exhibiting artist. Students design and install a group art exhibition highlighting their creative accomplishments in the AFA in Art Program. Through this process, students learn to apply professional exhibition methods and standards
An examination of a special topic in art; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. Courses| 159
