12 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 104Digital Photography
This course will be an introduction to the art of digital still photography. In thi course, students will learn to use a digital camera, how to optimize images using Photoshop and how to print and present their work. Students must have access to a digital camera. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 lec. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts
This course is a survey of Western art from the prehistoric through the Medieval periods concentrating on architecture, sculpture, painting and related arts. Images and concepts from other cultures may be introduced for comparison. Works of art will be discussed in relationship to their historical context; there will also be analysis of artistic developments and techniques as they affect style. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ART 113, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/25/01). This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts, or
This course is a survey of Western art from about 1300 to 1800, concentrating on painting, sculpture, architecture, and related arts. Images and concepts from other cultures may be introduced for comparison. Works of art will be discussed in relationship to their historical context; there also will be analysis of artistic developments and techniques as they affect style. Education learning outcome: The Arts, or Humanities
None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. This course fulfills the following SUNY General
ART 115Art Appreciation1
This course is designed to make the student cognizant of our visual and visually-minded world. Particular emphasis will be on the process of perception; on purposes, functions, and status of art and artist in various periods of Western and Eastern Civilizations; and on the concepts of Modern Art. Lectures and discussions around audio-visual presentations will alternate with studio sessions where the student will experiment in various art media. (Alternate academic years) Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 2 lec. 1.5 studio. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The
ART 118 is a studio course concentrating on painting from observation and imagination. Students will gain an understanding in the fundamental principles of paints. Topics will include color mixing, opaque and transparent paint applications, composition, and a history of painting styles. Prerequisite: None 3 cr. 2 Lec. 2 Lab. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts Effective August 2026. Visit the College’s website for the most current information
Three-Dimensional Design is a studio course concentrating on expanding s student knowledge of space as it relates to the physical world. Instruction is given in the fundamental elements and principles of design, as well as the artistic use of form, structure, space, volume, mass, plane and line. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills in order to solve three- dimensional design problems. Media will vary, but will include materials that lend themselves to additive and subtractive methods. Materials may include found objects and prefabricated materials, joining materials, modeling and carving supplies. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 4 studio hrs. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts
ART 217 is a studio course concentrating on portraiture and figure drawing. This course will continue the development of technical skills, exploration of various materials, and artistic expression. Topics will include but are not limited to gesture drawing, figure-ground relationships and composition. Prerequisite:
ART 218 is a studio course concentrating on oil painting. Instruction is given in the fundamental principles of oil painting using subject matter based on observation and imagination with emphasis on composition. Topics will include preliminary sketches, under-painting, color mixing, opaque and transparent paint applications, mediums, preparation of supports, and safe use of oil painting materials. The course examines both traditional and contemporary techniques. Prerequisite: ART 117: Basic Drawing, 3 cr 4 studio.
ART 232 is a studio course designed to allow students to continue building skills working with clay. In addition, students will learn about the engineering, firing, and glazing of clay. While all areas of claywork will be developed, each student will pick an area of emphasis. Students will mix their own glazes, fire the kilns, and continue to study the history of the ceramic arts. Prerequisite:
ART 242 is a studio & lecture course concentrating on 2-dimensional design and color concepts. Instruction is given in the principles of design, with emphasis on both fine arts and applied arts. Topics will include the expressive qualities of line, value, abstraction, composition, color mixing and color theory. Prerequisite: None.3 cr. 4 studio. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts - SUNYJefferson.edu 118