38 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 101Art Appreciation3
An introduction to the visual arts that examines perception, culture, history, methods and materials as influential factors in our understanding of art. Not open to Art majors. Meets General Education Category Artistic Thinking.
An overview of the visual arts for foundation level art majors and minors. A supplement to and reinforcement of foundation courses within the Art major. Strongly recommended for first semester. Offered fall only.
Emphasis on observation with accurate, proportional representation of three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional plane, interpretive drawing, and the exploration of drawing techniques and media. ART 120 is a required first year course for the Art major. Students outside the major should take ART 102. Four hours of lecture/studio and two hours of studio/lab .
The study of fundamental concepts and principles of visual organization on a two-dimensional plane through the examination of the capacity of basic visual elements to interact and create a coherent design. ART 130 is a required first year course for the Art major. Four hours of lecture/studio and two hours of studio/lab. Meets General Education Category Artistic Thinking.
The study of the fundamentals of 3-D Design developed through analytic and aesthetic approaches using various sculptural materials. Required first year course for the Art major. Four hours of lecture/ studio and two hours of studio/lab. Meets General Education Category Artistic Thinking.
This course focuses on professional practices of working artists, teaching students many of the necessary non-studio skills and processes required to be successful as a working professional artist. Topics and skills covered include methods to promote your art work, applying for various professional opportunities, research in the arts, presentation of work, and business practices as an artist. ART 212 is required of all Art majors during their sophomore or junior year. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or higher in ART 112 or permission of the instructor.
This introductory course explores skills that can be applied to digital images, digital web-based art, and image output (print). Students will utilize Adobe’s Creative Suite, which may include Photoshop, Illustrator, and Bridge. Four hours of lecture/studio and two hours of studio/lab. 134
This course is designed to help students explore and prepare for art-related careers while they begin research in their chosen art concentration. Activities include improving oral and written communication skills, interacting and networking with art professionals, and developing a career roadmap in the arts industry. ART 249 is required of all Art majors during their sophomore year. Prerequisite: ART 112 or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to relief and intaglio printing techniques and simple book-form construction. Through the integration of drawings and prints, students will complete an artist’s book. Four hours of lecture/ studio and two hours of studio/lab This course meets General Education Category Artistic Thinking.
A student may work in art-related employment settings such as advertising agencies, galleries, arts councils, or museums to provide the student with practical management experience.
In this course, prospective art teachers acquire strategies, techniques, methods, and attitudes for instructing art K-12. Topics addressed include curriculum and materials, assessment, community involvement, and special populations issues. Students also receive an overview of the principles of visual art such as aesthetic qualities, structural forms, and the current and historical role of art in society.
This course is designed to establish exposure to significant works of art in major museums. The student will analyze works of art of historic importance, theoretical and stylistic contributions, material, and techniques. Issues of preservation, conservation, copyright, and security may be addressed.
An exploration of drawing and painting techniques for working with a live model. Emphasis is placed on developing observational skills, the use of line and value to describe volume, color mixing, and composition. This course explores drawing materials and techniques before moving into painting. Six hours of lecture/studio. Prerequisite: ART 120.
This studio course places emphasis on the development of observational skills, naturalistic accurate color mixing, the effects of light on color, and composition. Students will learn to develop quick 136
An introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous casting processes through a series of problem-solving projects utilizing various approaches to pattern-making and mold-making with emphasis on formal applications. Four hours of lecture/studio and two hours of studio/lab. Prerequisite: ART 150.
In Advanced Photography, students will create expressive bodies of work that are grounded within the broad definition of digital photography. Students will learn techniques and concepts related to photography and its integration within the digital realm. This will include discussions and assignments that will cover photographic techniques, digital techniques, and the conceptual implications of these processes to art. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or higher in ART 261. ART 230 is strongly recommended.
This course introduces students to alternative methods of image-making with historical photographic processes. Processes covered may include Lumen printing, Cyanotypes, and Van Dyke Brown. Traditional photographic processes will be employed in tandem with digital strategies for non-camera negative production to create strong conceptual artworks. This course highlights research and criticism in the creation and evaluation of work. Prerequisite: a grade of C-or higher in ART 260.
An exhibition of a body of work during the final semester completed under the guidance of the Art faculty. Periodic reviews and group critiques take place during the semester. Two hours of lecture and