46 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 105Introduction to 3-D Design3
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Introduction to 3-dimensional design concepts and practices of visual art, manipulating materials in three-dimensional space. Broad range of basic materials, tools and techniques used to solve problems in creating objects and spaces. Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). This course will introduce students to oil or acrylic painting, with the primary goal of the class being to give a basic understanding of creating visual art through paint. Students will learn materials and artistic concepts such as color mixing, drawing skills, and paint application. Grade only. Offered spring and summer terms. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Introduction to the basic concepts and studio practices of the art of drawing. Study techniques, materials, terminologies, and compositional methods for both traditional and new drawing styles; acquire skills for visualizing diverse subjects and themes for creative expression in drawing; and, develop artistic perception and aesthetic intelligence. Grade only. Offered each semester as needed. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Introductory course for the non-major that investigates the forms, expressive languages, functions, and contexts of the visual arts. Non-chronological, thematic presentations explore cultural values and differences involving Western and some non-Western regions as well as issues of gender, race, and ethnicity. Grade or P/NC. Offered summer session. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts) Introduction to human-centered design thinking as a creative, iterative approach to problem-solving across disciplines. Students will learn key stages of the design thinking process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test), develop visual and verbal ideation skills, and engage in reflective practice. Through project-based work, students will explore how design thinking can be applied to real-world challenges in their own fields of study, with emphasis on collaboration, ethical awareness, and inclusive perspectives. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
Foundation experience in manipulating materials in three-dimensional space and time. Broad range of basic materials, tools, and techniques used to solve problems in creating objects and spaces. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration
An examination of fundamental concepts in the art of drawing, while students acquire basic studio skills. This course develops visual perception, aesthetic judgment, and sound studio practice. May include work from the nude model. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). An introduction to basic ceramic techniques for art minors and non-art majors. Grade or P/NC. Offered summer session. Course Registration
This foundation design course introduces the student to the principles of digital art and design. This is a required course for all design majors. Students will examine a variety of current design tools, which include but are not limited to digital software (Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign), Wacom tablets and touch based devices, as well as explore fundamental elements of design thinking and standard design practices and methodologies.
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts) Introduction to digital fabrication as a creative design practice. Students learn core workflows for laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC routing, and related tools, using facilities in Art & Design and campus/community makerspaces. Emphasis is placed on preparing digital files, understanding materials and machine capabilities, and translating digital concepts into physical prototypes and artifacts. Studio projects explore form, function, and meaning in digitally fabricated work, with attention to safety, ethics, and sustainability.
Sophomore standing (15 credits) and ART 111 - Introduction to Design Thinking ; or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
ART 118 - Foundational Drawing or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered annually (usually spring semester). Course Registration
ART 219Introduction to Contemporary Art3
An introductory course which examines recent and current artistic practices across the world. Focusing on art produced within the last 30 years, Art 219 emphasizes the formal, thematic, and cultural diversity of contemporary art. Grade only. Offered fall semester. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). A one-semester survey focusing on western art history, with some attention to non-western traditions, as well as instruction in methods of observation, analysis, and research. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). A one-semester survey of modernism, beginning with the 19th century and touching on major modernist and postmodernist artists and movements up to the present. The course also provides instruction in methods of observation, analysis, and research. Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
ART 118 - Foundational Drawing , ART 150 - Digital Design Fundamentals , and ART 243 - Typography and Information Design . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).
ART 150 - Digital Design Fundamentals , ART 118 - Foundational Drawing , and ART 243 - Typography and Information Design . Grade only. Offered annually (usually spring semester).
ART 277Digital Imaging3
This course will explore the technical and conceptual fundamentals of digital imaging with an emphasis on lens-based practices. Students are encouraged to explore the possibilities of the medium, embrace creative risk, and tackle aesthetic concerns as they learn and refine their craft. The course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio sessions, class critiques, and explorations of the work of a range of digital and photographic artists. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration
A Special Topics course that allows students to explore contemporary issues. Topics vary in response to the changing field of Art and Design. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Repeatable up to 12 credits. Course Registration
Theories, processes, and philosophy in visual arts education for prospective elementary classroom teachers are explored; experience with art processes and classroom procedures to develop potential teachers’ artistic sensitivities, skills, and thinking.
Junior or senior standing, ART 109 - Introduction to Art (strongly recommended). Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in order to register. Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
ART 301Art in Elementary Classrooms1
Understanding visual artistic processes as they relate to the growth and development of children. Focus on visual art experiences, methods, and curriculum for prospective K-6 classroom teachers.
Junior & Senior status (minimum 45 credits); enrolled in K-6 Teacher Education Program. Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
ART 302Art for Elementary Teachers2
Basic theories and practices of the visual arts education for K-6 learners. Through learning art processes and school art procedures, prospective elementary teachers develop artistic intelligence and pedagogical methods necessary for teaching the subject of art and integrating art concepts and activities in teaching other basic subjects including reading and writing. No prerequisite required but
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts) and GOAL 8 International and multicultural learning experience in design, documented and assessed under Design faculty supervision. Students participate in an approved international or multicultural activity-such as a faculty-led study-away program or a study abroad program offered by another department or institution-and complete design-focused reflection, documentation, and, when taken for credit, additional discipline-specific assignments. Prior approval from a Design Academic Advisor is required. Variable credit (0-6) allows use of the course both to record completion of the program’s international exposure requirement (0 credits) and to grant credit for design-intensive study-away or study abroad experiences (1-6 credits).
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Repeatable
May be repeated with different international experiences, subject to program limits.
Sophomore standing (15 credits) and instructor permission.
Corequisite
When applicable based on Design Academic Advisor approval, concurrent enrollment in: a designated faculty-led study-away course, and/or an approved study abroad program offered by another WSU department or partner institution. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. May be repeated with different international experiences, subject to program limits. Up to 6 credits may be applied toward Art & Design major or minor requirements. Course Registration
ART 311Digital & Visual Literacy in Design3
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts) and GOAL 9. This interdisciplinary course focuses on digital and visual literacy, equipping students with the skills to critically analyze, create, and engage with visual media and design. Emphasis is placed on creative processes and ethical considerations, integrating artistic perspectives and social responsibility into design practices. Students will explore visual storytelling, interactive media, and the societal impact of design while cultivating their unique artistic voices. Required minimum
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts) and GOAL 8. An exploration of Western Art and Culture in a selected country, such as Italy, The United Kingdom, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Germany, or France. This course intends to foster an understanding of the relationship between American and Western European Art and culture, including their histories, their specifics, and their influences upon each other. The visual art of the selected country is emphasized. Unique culture traditions as well as various cross-cultural contexts are examined in this travel study course. Grade only. Offered summer session. Course Registration
ART 115 - 3D Material Design , ART 118 - Foundational Drawing , ART 150 - Digital Design Fundamentals , or instructor permission. Students must be of sophomore standing or higher. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
ART 228 - Sculpture I . Grade only. Offered occasionally. Course Registration
ART 350Junior Portfolio Review0
A zero-credit course completed by participation in the scheduled portfolio review in either fall or spring of the student’s junior year. Portfolio reviews are scheduled every semester and allow for in-depth conversations between individual students and faculty about the student’s progress, strengths, and creative identity. Students will select 10-12 works for review, hanging them in departmental galleries. P/NC only. Offered each semester.
ART 260 - Visual and Layout Design or ART 265 - Tactile and Environmental Design or ◆ ART 360 - New Media and Technology Design , and instructor permission. Grade only. Offered each semester.
ART 118 - Foundational Drawing or ART 150 - Digital Design Fundamentals and instructor permission. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants.
ART 399Internship & Career Preparation0-6
Work-related experience in appropriate settings such as design agencies and studios, museums, galleries, art centers, commercial offices or studios, and public relations offices. Credit hours to be arranged by a faculty member. May be used as a general Art & Design elective.
ART 109 - Introduction to Art (recommended), ART 300 - Elementary Art Education , and junior standing. Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
