KSAWorks
KSAWorks
Knowledge • Skills • Abilities
Pfeiffer University · Courses

ART

24 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 111VArt Appreciation 3 SH

Introductory course in art history and art making. Students will explore the various art movements and techniques that have shaped art as we know it. Traditional as well as contemporary methods of creation will be emphasized. Satisfies Art General Education degree requirements for all majors.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 114VArt History Survey I 3 SH

Timeline exploration of art historical events, persons, and movements from Pre-history to the early Renaissance. Satisfies Art General Education degree requirements for all majors.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 121V2D Design 3 SH

Introduction to the basics of artistic creation in terms of techniques and how they are applied to the flat picture plane. Focus is placed on the use of line, shape, color, value, and texture. Abstract and representational models of structure will be utilized by students to create expressions on flat space and the illusion of form. Satisfies Art General Education degree requirements for all majors.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 122V3D Design 3 SH

Introduction to the basics of creating art in terms of the techniques and motives applied to the three-dimensional form in-the-round. Abstract, representational, and critical thinking will be combined to create modular and sculptural forms. Satisfies Art General Education degree requirements for all majors.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 131VDrawing Studio 3 SH

Course focused on rendering, perspective, and seeing as it relates to the flat picture plane and drawing. Traditional and contemporary methods and subjects will be investigated. Satisfies Art General Education degree requirements for all majors.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 215VArt History Survey II 3SH

Timeline exploration of art historical events, persons, and movements from the Renaissance to modern day. Satisfies Art General Education degree requirements for all majors.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 231Experimental Drawing Studio 3SH

Expansion of ART 131V with methods of rendering to include thematic work, figure studies, mixed media, and experimental techniques. Students will be required to keep a portfolio of their work over the duration of the course.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
Prerequisite
ART 131V or permission of the instructor.
ART 302Elementary Art Education 3 SH

Media and methods used in the elementary school. Designed to fulfill teacher certification requirements. Enrollment limited to elementary education majors.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 305History of Art before 1500
Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2021-2022
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 306History of Art since 1500
Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2021-2022
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 307Painting Studio 3 SH

Course focused on the various techniques, attitudes, and mediums of Oil and Acrylic painting. Traditional and contemporary techniques and subjects will be utilized and expanded upon for further exploration by the student.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
Prerequisite
ART 111V or ART 121V or ART 131V or permission of the instructor.
ART 308Sculpture Studio 3 SH

Course in exploring the techniques, methods, and materials of manipulating the three-dimensional form in wood, stone, and found objects. Abstract and representational forms of structure will be investigated. Prerequisites: ART 111V or 122V or 131V or permission of the instructor.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 315Mixed Media Studio 3 SH

A synthesis of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art forms. Contemporary in scope and method, the student will experiment in a variety of 2D and 3D media and processes and combine them together to form their own expressions. Prerequisites: ART 111V or 121V or 122V or 131V or permission of the instructor.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 318Community Studio 1 SH

This course is taken twice to complete the required 2SH for the art major. Student immersion in the local art community through interactive workshops, job-shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and/or community art projects. Students will use these opportunities to sharpen skills, expand horizons, and establish profession connections in the art community. May be taken twice in the same semester. Must be at least a sophomore or transfer student.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 365Digital Photography Studio 3 SH

Course that explores digital imaging, post-production of images, workflow, and manipulation of the digital picture plane utilizing Photoshop and related software as well as hands-on techniques. A digital camera with manual settings is required. Prerequisites: ART 111V or 121V or 131V or permission of the instructor.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 385Art and the Human Experience 3 SH

Study of the relationships between art, its history, and everyday culture. A variety of visual cues and motivations will be analyzed such as photography, film, symbols, comics, pop culture, and graphic design all within an art historical context. Prerequisites: ART 114V or 215V or permission of the instructor.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 407Painting Studies II

S (3 SH) A continuation of ART 307, the course prepares students to visualize thematic development within their painting discourse and explore the theme toward the development of a portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 111V or 121V or 131.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2017-2018
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 408Sculpture Studies II

S (3 SH) A continuation of ART 308, the course prepares students to visualize thematic development within their sculptural medium discourse and explore the theme toward the development of a portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 111V or 122V or 131V.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2017-2018
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 415Mixed Media Studies II

S (3 SH) A continuation of ART 315, the course prepares students to visualize thematic development within the mixed media discourse and explore the theme toward the development of a portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 111V or 121V or 122V or 131V.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2017-2018
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 425Advanced Studio Practices

Capstone Course: 3 SH The Capstone Course is the final required course in which students majoring in Studio Art will take. It, coupled with their exhibition and professional portfolio, counts as their Senior exit test from the University.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2017-2018
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 455Special Topics in Art 3 SH

Content varies.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 456Topics in Art History 3 SH

Content varies.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 465Issues in Contemporary Art 3 SH

Focused on the topics, philosophy, and influences of art history spanning the last fifty years. Prerequisites: ART 114V, 215V or permission of the instructor.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu
ART 497Senior Exhibition 3 SH

Capstone course for studio art and VCOM majors as well as studio art minors. Portfolio enrichment and exhibition is required. A course geared toward preparing students with the knowledge needed for professional, graduate, and personal gains as an artist. Requires Senior standing. Must be taken final semester or spring before graduating in Summer/Fall.

Subject
ART
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.pfeiffer.edu

Source: Pfeiffer University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61