59 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 2200Medieval Art3
(s) Hours: 3 This course introduces students to the culture of the medieval era by studying the art of the following periods: Early Christian, Jewish, Byzantine, Islamic, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque, and Gothic. The course covers the material chronologically and by region and theme in an effort to create an understanding of each culture's characteristic style, connection to its historical context, and its relationships to other cultures. It also explores how artworks functioned within religious and political contexts and issues of cross-cultural interactions stemming from trade, diplomacy, pilgrimage, the crusades, migration, and other forms of contact and exchange. Flexible Core: Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A) Department: Art
ART 2300Asian Art through Religion, Philosophy, and Politics3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to the history of Asian art (early India, China, Korea, and Japan) from prehistory to the present. The course will examine a broad range of artifacts including monuments, city planning, architecture, sculpture, painting, calligraphy, ceramics, and prints. How religion, philosophy, and politics uniquely shaped visual culture in Asia is discussed. The course equally emphasizes the cultural transfers, how one culture influences another, and how at the same time a non-indigenous element becomes vernacularized by mixing with the local culture. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art
ART 2400Global Contemporary Art: Diversities and New Expressions3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to global contemporary art (the arts in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Africa). Art of the 21st century emerges from a vast variety of materials and means. This interdisciplinary course will examine a broad range of artistic practices including painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance art, animation, architecture, city planning, environmental art, activist art, and art using digital and social media. We will examine how arts from different geopolitical locations were uniquely shaped, responding to contemporary issues and concerns. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art 384
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab) This course introduces students to the user experience process of Human-Centered Design for designing and solving business problems. By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the process that drives UX thinking and fosters skills for collaboration and problem-solving. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 or Department Permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab) This course will immerse students in the practice of UX and Visual Design for Digital Interfaces. Students will learn the process for visualizing and designing apps for all platforms. The process includes planning, design thinking, visual design, and interaction design. Emphasis will be placed on learning the UX process, design principles, aesthetics, web and mobile design concepts, color, typography, visual communication, design elements and patterns, and design process from concept to completion. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500, ART 4600, and ART 2500 or Department Permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab) This will be a hands-on course in which students will create coded prototypes with an interactive and responsive interface. In doing so, students will learn and apply technical skills such as HTML/CSS, jQuery, PHP, and CMS such as WordPress, as well as incorporate Interaction Design and UX Design theories. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 and Math Proficient or Department Permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to the role of art in society, and how modern and contemporary artists have employed art to challenge the status quo and stimulate social activism, change, and protest. The course will cover nine main topics: the Anti-War and Peace Movements, the Labor Movement, Art of the Cold War Era, Anti- Government Movements and Post Colonialism, the Civil Rights Movement, the Feminist Movement, Environmental Activism, Gay Identity and Queer Art, and Contemporary Protest Art. Although emphasis will be given to art and artists since 1945, the history of social activist and protest art will be traced through the modern era. Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A) Department: Art
ART 3100Survey of Art History: Prehistory to the Present3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to the visual arts, past and present. Basic elements in appreciating the great achievements in painting, sculpture and architecture. Aesthetic and societal considerations. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art
ART 3300Survey of Art History: From Ancient to Renaissance Art3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Comprehensive, chronological introduction to the history of art and architecture from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance. Consideration of the cultural context of artistic developments and styles. Required of Art Majors. Recommended in first year. See Department Advisor. Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A) Department: Art
ART 3400Survey of Art History: From Renaissance to 19th Century Art3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Major movements in Non-Western and Western art from the Renaissance through the late nineteenth century focusing on formal as well as historical issues. Required of Art Majors. Recommended in first year. See Department Advisor. Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A) Department: Art 385
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. An introduction to the development of modern art, beginning in early nineteenth-century France. The course traces the emergence of various art movements, the rise of the historical avant-garde in Europe and the United States and the development of abstract art to 1900. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. An introduction to movements in painting, sculpture and architecture in the twentieth-century. The course begins with the rise of abstraction in Europe before the wars, and follows the course of art movement and styles in the aftermath of World War II. The course covers recent developments in visual arts at the turn of the century. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Survey of World Art from Islamic culture, India, Asia, art of the Americas and Native American cultures, Africa and the Pacific. The art of these countries and cultures will be studied from prehistory to the present. Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A) Department: Art
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. History of the development of art from the Gothic movement through the rise of Humanism. The Renaissance in Florence, Italy and Northern Europe and an analysis of its new conception of nature, history and man. A general introduction to Renaissance artists in Florence and Spain. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art 386
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Survey of the artistic works of women from the ancient world through the present. The class will consider formal issues, the representation of the female in the visual arts, the biographies of female artists, the art historical context of the work of women artists, and the rise of feminist art. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. A studio course using typography as a design tool with a focus on the creative and aesthetic use of letter forms for visual communication problem-solving. Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Introduction to the computer program Adobe Illustrator and its use as a tool to create and manipulate illustrations and graphic designs for the development of portfolios. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 or Department permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. A studio course using methods of oil and/or acrylic painting in a concentrated approach to the expressive possibilities of still life as a subject matter. Prerequisite(s): ART 5900 or Department Permission Department: Art 389
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Introductory course to the computer as a complete publishing system and as a graphic design and illustration tool for creating finished portfolio pieces. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Introduction to core features and functions of this photo-based image editing program. Students will manipulate, re-touch, apply effects, import and scan images, perform color and tonal corrections and use illustration and paint techniques. This design and illustration tool will be used in the development of portfolio work. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 or Department permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to the painting, sculpture, architecture and other forms of art created in the U.S. from the Colonial period through the early 20th Century. Aesthetic, cultural and social issues will be addressed while fostering an appreciation of the various styles and artistic approaches that have shaped the tapestry of American culture. Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (Group B) Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Introduction to features and functions of computer assisted 3-dimensional image and animation. Basic 3- dimensional animation concepts utilizing industry software are covered, as well as the workflow involved in modeling, animation and rendering techniques in a 3-dimensional environment. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 or Department permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. An exploration of the preproduction stage of visual storytelling of all types: live-action, animation, and multimedia. Cinematic principles of continuity, editing, and methods of composition to communicate time-based visuals effectively are studied. Students will create storyboards, by hand and computer- generated, and animatics. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 or Department permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to the arts of Latin America, including Meso, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. In chronological order, the course will begin by examining the artistic production of the pre- Columbian era, establishing the iconography, styles, traditions, and techniques of each region. The art of colonial Latin America will be explored in regards to the cultural complexity and artistic convergence that characterized Spanish colonialism. Following independence, and in response to the influence of international artists, movements, and ideas, the development of Modern Art in Latin America will be discussed. Although emphasis will be placed on the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America, the art of Brazil and Haiti will also be discussed. Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A) Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Learn to see photographically while using your 35mm camera. Develop black and white film and print your own enlargements during this intensive introduction to photographic image-making. Department: Art 390
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Students refine the ideas and techniques presented in Photography I. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal vision, while improving darkroom skills, lighting situations and putting together a cohesive portfolio of prints. Prerequisite(s): ART 5100 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Students will learn documentary storytelling and develop technical skills and visual literacy through digital photography. Skills will be acquired through weekly assignments that simulate being on assignment for a publication, research, group critiques, editing and layout, photo-history lectures and readings. Skills can be applied in fine arts, editorial and commercial photography. Prerequisite(s): ART 9400 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Designed for students who have studied photography and journalism. Combines the photo essay with spot news reporting. The concept of photojournalism as it applies to the daily newspaper, illustrated magazine and photo agency will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): ART 5300 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Supplies the groundwork necessary to all studio courses as the principles of design are introduced. Using basic materials and techniques, the study of line, value, color, shape, and texture in two-dimensional composition, is included. Required for Art Majors in first semester. See Department Advisor. Department: Art 391
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Color theory and applications in two- and three-dimensional composition. The study of concepts in three- dimensional design includes problems of volume and space. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Introduction to the basic concepts of drawing. In order to cultivate the ability to see, to create form, and to enjoy visual experiences, students will draw from still life model and from the live model. Required for Art Majors in first semester.
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Continued study of various drawing media. Exploration of traditional and experimental drawing techniques. Prerequisite(s): ART 5700 or Department permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Studio course in oil and acrylic painting serves as an aesthetic foundation for solutions to expressive problems of representational and abstract form, color and space. Department: Art
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. Continuation of ART 5900 gives students an opportunity for advanced work in painting, self-expression and creativity. Prerequisite(s): ART 5900 or Department permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. An introduction to problems in ceramic design, materials and techniques. Emphasis is on the use of the potter's wheel, glazing and firing. Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Students are involved with solutions to the intermediate problems in ceramic design. Emphasis is on further use of the potter's wheel, glazing and hand building. Prerequisite(s): ART 6300 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Enables students to make use of combinations of drawing, painting and sculpture techniques, including the use of innovative materials. Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. A studio course for the development of basic illustration concepts and skills including drawing, painting and using various media. Students will develop illustration techniques appropriate to the field of visual communication and the development of a portfolio. Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. A studio course for the development of a personal style of illustration that can have mass market appeal as its base. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 Department: Art 393
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Evaluation and design of Web pages using software including Quark X-press, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver. Prerequisite(s): ART 4600 and either ART 7400 or ART 4000 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Introduction to the computer program Adobe InDesign and its use as a page layout tool for designing print and digital publications including magazines, books, brochures, and more. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 or Department permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. This studio course introduces the fundamentals of typography as a design discipline and its practical applications. Students will learn the principles and terminology of type and how to design with it to communicate effectively. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. In this studio course, students will explore an array of graphic design and advertising assignments with an emphasis on concept development and creative visual problem-solving and will create professional quality portfolio work. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. The basic principles of painting the human figure from direct observation of a model. Concentration on the study of color applied to figure painting. Prerequisite(s): ART 5900 Department: Art 394
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Techniques and problem-solving in the construction of a mid-and large- scale ceramic sculpture and bas- relief with emphasis on adapting particular fabrication methods to individual imaginative composition. Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. The human figure at rest is studied from the anatomical, analytical and compositional point of view. A live model, slides and demonstration of figurative works are part of the course. Prerequisite(s): ART 6100 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Study of the representation of the human figure in motion. Clay and stone will be the predominant materials used. Prerequisite(s): ART 8348 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Methods of oil and/or acrylic painting in a concentrated approach to the expressive possibilities of the landscape as subject matter. Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. The experimental approach to landscape painting will be extended within a more personally directed context. Prerequisite(s): ART 8547 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Advanced study of transparent watercolor painting, using wet-into-wet and glazing techniques. Prerequisite(s): ART 8746 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. The different processes of joining metals used in the creation of a welded sculpture as various techniques of sculpting in metal are explored. Prerequisite(s): ART 6100 Department: Art
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Students will develop and define their own creative ideas through independent projects using digital photographic tools. Emphasis will be placed upon gaining a thorough working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Department: Art
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. A study of the major developments in the history and theory of architecture in Europe and the United States from the late 19th century through the present day and how these developments express our evolving understanding and perception of ourselves in relation to the environment. Particular attention will be given to landscape architecture, urban planning and contemporary innovations in green, ecologically-sustainable architecture. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art 387
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. Introduction to animation exploring the basic principles and applications to different media, encompassing techniques from analog animation (stop-motion and hand drawn) through digital production techniques. Prerequisite(s): ART 5500 or Department permission Department: Art
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. The practical applications of ceramics from both a functional and decorative approach. Production techniques for creating multiples such as tableware, tiles and architectural details will be explored. Prerequisite(s): ART 6300 Department: Art 396
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. A study of the major developments in the history and theory of sculpture in Europe and the United States, focusing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and continuing through to sculpture of the present day. Flexible Core: Creative Expression (Group C) Department: Art Art: Studio Art ART 81XX - Independent Study 1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs. Independent study of art is developed individually between student and faculty member and must be approved by the Department. Department: Art ART 82XX - Topical/Pilot Course 1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs. This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet the immediate needs and interest of various student populations. It is offered for a maximum of two semesters. Department: Art
