44 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 1301Introduction to Art (Non major)3
Credits: 3 hrs This lecture- and discussion-based course is designed to develop the critical thinking skills needed to appreciate and enjoy art. Students will learn to identify and understand the development of major techniques and wide-ranging themes in art and to analyze and interpret art in terms of its style, context, purpose, and history. Visits to galleries and museums will further develop these skills through the first-hand study of works of art. This course is offered for non-majors. Students who are planning to major or minor in art are advised to take
Credits: 3 hrs This course provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the art of drawing, focusing on traditional skills as the basis for expressive drawing for non-art majors. The course offers an introduction to the range of subjects, media, and techniques that provide a framework for developing individual ideas and approaches, with expression as the goal.
Credits: 3 hrs This studio course provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the art of drawing, focusing on the mastery of traditional skills as the basis for expressive drawing. The course offers an introduction to the range of subjects, media, and techniques that provide a framework for developing individual ideas and approaches, with expression as the goal.
Credits: 3 hrs This computer course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of computer-generated images. The basic objective of this course is to show the artist/designer how creativity, graphic design, and technical skill can be enhanced by using the computer as a powerful design tool.
Credits: 3 hrs This computer course teaches the fundamentals of image editing. It introduces the tools needed to achieve professional-quality results in photo retouching, image editing, compositing, collages, and photomontages. Students learn to create original artwork using the latest media and tools.
Credits: 3 hrs This is a studio art course exploring the fundamental elements of basic two-dimensional design. Through production of a professional portfolio and final design projects, the student gains an understanding of problem solving as it applies to two-dimensional design. Students develop proficiency in color mixing and the handling of a variety of media in preparation for future art courses.
Credits: 3 hrs This advanced course in drawing and design builds upon the traditional skills gained in the first semester and moves towards the understanding and inclusion of time. It provides a wide range of experiences for the student reaching beyond traditionally static solutions.
Credits: 3 hrs This course analyzes color as an element of design in the visual world. It is an introductory study of the basic properties of color, including an examination of systems of color classification and a thorough analysis of the interaction of color. This is done through a series of exercises and individual assignments which refer to the use of color in both traditional, contemporary and internationa art. Additional work is required outside the classroom.
Credits: 3 hrs This lecture- and discussion-based course traces the chronological development of art from Prehistory (c. 40000 BCE) to the Middle Ages (c. 1100-1400 CE). Students will learn to identify and understand the development of major techniques and wide-ranging themes in ancient and medieval art and to analyze and interpret these monuments in terms of their style, context, purpose, and history. Visits to galleries and museums will further develop these skills through the first-hand study of works of art. This is a required course for Art majors and minors.
Credits: 3 hrs This lecture- and discussion-based course traces the chronological development of art from the Renaissance (c. 1400 CE) to the present. Students will learn to identify and understand the development of major techniques and wide-ranging themes in pre-modern, modern, and contemporary art from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and to analyze and interpret these monuments in terms of their style, context, purpose, and history. Visits to galleries and museums will further develop these skills through the first-hand study of works of art. This is a required course for Art majors and minors.
ART 2301 Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
ART 2306African-American Art3
Credits: 3 hrs This course examines art created by African-American artists in the United States from the 19th century to the present day. Painting, sculpture, architecture, textiles, and other artistic forms, are examined, considering formal style, subject matter, function, context and meaning. A particular focus is placed on the emergence of African-American artists in the post-Civil War period, the Harlem Renaissance, mural production and artists working in contemporary society. As much as possible, the course will examine works of art that can be viewed in person: in the Diggs Gallery, O’Kelly Library and elsewhere on campus and in the local community. There is an emphasis placed on writing in this course.
Credits: 3 hrs The course introduces students to major modern and contemporary Latin American women artists (1900 to the present). It addressses the education, status and working conditions of women artists in Latin America. The course will provide a survey of paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, films/videos, literary works and installations by major Latin American women artists such as Frida Kahlo, Tina Modotti, Remedios Varo, Maria Izquierdo, Amerila Pelaez, and Ana Mendieta among many others.
Credits: 3 hrs This studio art couse explores the creation of computer-generated 3-D models and the creation of 3-D environments. Course studey willinclude model generation, camera movement, lighting, atmosphere, color and material manipulation, and texture-mapping in a 3-D virtual world. Students will be required to develop 3-demensional models to exit in the space of simulated virtual worlds.
Credits: 3 hrs This studio course is designed to build upon the traditional skills gained in the introductory drawing course. It provides a wider range of experiences in drawing for the student who is self-motivated and capable of reaching beyond traditionally acceptable solutions.
Credits: 3 hrs This course analyzes color as an element of design in the visual world. It is an introductory study of the basic properties of color, including an examination of systems of color classification and a thorough analysis of the interaction of color. This is done through a series of exercises and individual assignments which refer to the use of color in both traditional, contemporary and international art. Additional work is required outside the classroom.
Credits: 3 hrs This foundation course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of three-dimensional form. The student will become familiar with the language and elements of sculpture and with the various types of sculpture and the technical methods and processes. The course permits exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials.
Credits: 3 hrs This computer course covers the mainstream software used by graphic designers. Students master vector graphics ranging from fine-tuned illustrations to effective typographic studies. They develop creative strategies for problem solving and investigate market-related design issues. Emphasis is on both technical and artistic mastery and aesthetic judgments as students focus on establishing effective design methods.
Credits: 3 hrs This computer course explores the use and representation of type and its effects in visual communication. Students develop their ability to use typographic solutions effectively in various facets of advertising and design projects. Strong emphasis is placed on the history of type and the technical, problem-solving and aesthetic use of display and text type.
ART 1314 - Introduction to Computer Art and Design or Permission of instructor for non-majors. Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
ART 2377Game Design & Animation3
Credits: 3 hrs This is an introduction to the creative process of Game Design and Animation and the art of programming for majors and non-majors alike, with or without prior artistic or programming experience. This course teaches you how to draw characters, design game spaces, and solve problems, both with and without code, with an emphasis on strategy, design, and style. Problem assignments are inspired by the arts, humanities, and sciences. More than teach you how to artistically design and program in one language, this course teaches you how to create characters and game space design. The course Scratch language was developed at MIT and through understanding Scratch, you can understand today’s newer computer code languages, but its simplicity allows you more creative freedom. Therefore, this is an “art-forward” introduction to game design and animation.
Credits: 3 hrs This lecture course deals with the African-American aesthetic and the indigenous arts and artifacts that establish an African- American art heritage. It traces the evolution of African-Americans’ involvement in the visual arts in the United States from the period of slavery through the Harlem Renaissance, the depression years, and Civil Rights movements of the 1960s to the present. This course is offered for non-majors. It is a required course for majors.
ART 2302 Student Learning Outcome: Written Communication Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
ART 3312Desktop Publishing3
Credits: 3 hrs This computer course helps students learn to create customized communications using a page layout program designed for business, education, and small- and home-office professionals who want to create high-quality publications such as brochures and newsletters. It utilizes templates, graphics and intuitive design tools.
ART 1314 - Introduction to Computer Art and Design
ART 3332Painting II3
Credits: 3 hrs This course develops fundamental painting techniques through digital applications. Students become proficient in advanced and experimental genres within a digital application approach. The development of the student’s personal vision, imagination, and originality is encouraged. Experimentation with visual texture, digital mixed-media, composition, and painterly explorations will be expected.
ART 2331 WSSU Student Learning Outcome: Problem Solving Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.) Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: April 2025
ART 3333Computer Animation I3
Credits: 3 hrs This course includes the fundamentals of 3-D modeling and computer animation. Studies will study advanced imaging techniques such as metaclay modeling, deformation, and morphing. The course is an introduction to special effects imaging techniques. The course will also focus on shape, wave, flock, animation, and data capture with channels. Rendering technique, inverse kinematic skeleton and dynamic simulation will also be studied.
ART 1314 - Introduction to Computer Art and Design Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
ART 3343Graphic Design I3
Credits: 3 hrs This course examines complex and varied graphic design problems as a means of developing innovative solutions. Design projects are analyzed on the basis of conceptual and visual organization strategies and are developed to effectively communicate a message to a specific audience.
ART 3312 - Desktop Publishing and ART 2352 - Typography Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
ART 3354Digital Photography3
Credits: 3 hrs This studio course is designed to provide the student with a basic working knowledge of the digital camera and its use as tool for artist. Attention is given to basic aesthetic principles such as composition, design and lighting. Student work will be critiqued for image quality, creative control and presentation standards. A digital camera is required
Credits: 3 hrs This studio course is designed to acquaint students with a variety of basic techniques and processes, which fall under the general heading of fiber design and sculpture. The student will become familiar with the language and elements of fiber use in sculpture along with technical methods and processes. The course permits exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials.
Credits: 3 hrs This lecture/participation course covers the organization and presentation of a design or art portfolio and appropriate related materials. Emphasis is placed on development and evaluation of the portfolio, design and production of a resume and self-promotional materials, and interview techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and professionally present an effective portfolio and related self-promotional materials.
Permission of Instructor. Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week)
ART 3370Special Topics in Art History3
Credits: 3 hrs. This course involves research and creative activity in art history focused on a specialized area or topic. Areas and topics to be considered will be determined by the availability of qualified faculty. Enrollment will be by the approval of the instructor. This course is designed to allow students to work in areas of art history outside of traditional course offerings. This course is designed for students interested in creative exploration in preparation for graduate level work. This course will fulfill an Art elective requirement at the 3000 level. Students will refine their ability to research and critique meaningful works of art. Students will be expected to articulate their ideas to others as well as respond to visual work and pursue research.
Credits: 3 hrs This studio course introduces the student to the techniques of the relief , drypoint etching and the screen-based print. Students will use skills and knowledge from color and design, drawing, and composition.
Credits: 3 hrs This studio course is a continuation of Printmaking I with emphasis of exhibition quality prints and the techniques of the relief , drypoint etching and the screen-based print.. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Portfolio Exchanges. Students will use skills and knowledge from color and design, drawing, and composition.
Credits: 3 hrs This course involves research and creative activity in studio art focused on a specialized area or topic. Areas and topics to be considered will be determined by the availability of qualified faculty. Enrollment will be by approval of the instructor. This course is designed to allow students to work in areas of studio art outside of traditional course offerings. This course is designed for students interested in creative exploration in preparation for graduate level work. This course will fulfill an Art elective requirement at the 3000 level. Students will refine their ability to create and critique works of art. Students will be expected to articulate their ideas to others as well as respond to visual work and pursue research.
Permission of Instructor. Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week).
ART 3381Special Topics in Computer Graphics3
Credits: 3 hrs. This course involves research and creative activity in computer graphics focused on a specialized area or topic. This course is designed to allow students to work in areas of computer graphics outside the traditional course offerings. This course is designed for students interested in creative exploration or in preparation for graduate studies. This course will fulfill an Art Elective requirement at the 3000- level. There is an emphasis on project development. Students will develop presentations and participate in classroom discussions related to the topic.
Permission of Instructor. Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week).
ART 3390Studio Practice Seminar I3
Credits: 3 hrs This studio course is designed to allow students to pursue their interests in an area of studio art. Students build on skills acquired in previous course work to develop projects based on their individual interests. Students will work with the materials and techniques of their choice that are appropriate for the particular project being developed. Through their projects students will expand their conceptual command of the use of materials and creative ideas in their studio practice. Students will be expected to develop their ideas through research and create a visual proposal before starting their project. Students will be expected to articulate their ideas to others as well as respond to visual work and pursue research.
ART 1311 - Drawing I Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
ART 4093Art Internship3
Credits: 3 or 6 hrs This field course is designed to offer art majors at the junior or senior level an opportunity to participate in art museum management in area museums and galleries, or to gain valuable work experience at a company whose primary focus is art related. The cooperative education staff, the employer, the student, and the student’s advisor must agree on the employment terms and the learning experience to be gained. The academic grade is the responsibility of the faculty advisor, with due consideration given to the report of the employer.
Junior standing and approval of the cooperative education staff and the academic advisor. Hours Per Week: (Six or twelve hours per week.)
ART 4307Contemporary Art Seminar3
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed to further a student’s understanding of contemporary art. As the definition of art in contemporary culture has become more fluid, students will investigate a broad range of practices and approaches. This course will investigate contemporary art from a global perspective introducing students to artists from various cultures. This course will emphasize oral presentations and classroom discussion based on student research, readings, and creative projects. Through this process students will come to better understand the role of the artist and their role as artist in our contemporary culture. This course will create an environment for students to discuss contemporary art as part of their creative practice. Students will complete a final project based on their research for this course.
ART 2301 , ART 2302 , ART 3305 , or permission of the instructor
ART 4310Multimedia Editing3
Credits: 3 hrs This upper-level art course is designed to have the creative production of time-based art using digital video and motion graphics. It focuses on developing aesthetic, conceptual and technical skills to produce time-based works. Class activities include video camera instruction, video editing demonstration, imn-calss video shooting, screenings, reading, discussion, student presentation, video production projects, motion graphics projects, and critiques.
Credits: 3 hrs. This advanced level course is an intensive exploration of the transition of photographic processes and techniques into digital formats. A range of tools are presented including digital cameras (DSLR) color correction, composition, and inkjet printing. Students produce original work throughout the technical components of the class. After mastering the basics, students work toward the completion of a final project and participation in class critiques. The course includes lectures, presentations, and museum visits that raise critical issues concerning the impact of digital applications and by-products of the medium of photography.
Credits: 3 hrs This computer course examines the design methodologies required to create an effective visual communicaitons published in various media and platforms. Projects and case studies take students through planning, idea generation, implementation and publishing processes. Students learn how to their creative design skills through a variety of meaningful projects.
Credits: 3 hrs This studio course is designed to acquaint students with a variety of basic techniques and processes, which fall under the general heading of metal design and sculpture. The student will become familiar with the language and elements of the use of metal in sculpture along with technical methods and processes. The course permits exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials.
Credits: 3 hrs. This studio course is designed to allow students to pursue their advanced interests in an area of studio art. Students build on skills acquired in previous course work to develop projects based on their individual interests. Students will work with the materials and techniques of their choice that are appropriate for the particular project being developed. Through their projects students will expand their conceptual command of the use of materials and creative ideas in their studio practice. Students will be expected to develop their ideas through research and create a visual proposal before starting their project. Students will be expected to articulate their ideas to others as well as respond to visual work and pursue research.
ART 3390 Studio Practice Seminar I. Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week).
ART 4387Visual Studies Seminar3
Credits: 3 hrs The omnipresence of digital media and its influence on culture has created an increasing interest in the study of visual culture. Visual Studies recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of the current research in the arts, humanities, and sciences, with a focus on the important influence images have on this work. This course will emphasize oral presentations based on student research, readings, projects, and classroom discussion. Through this process students will come to better understand the role of the visual image in our contemporary culture. Students will complete a final project or thesis; this course is the capstone of the Visual Studies minor.
Credits: 3 hrs This course helps prepare students for the Senior Art Exhibit Seminar (taken in the spring semester of senior year). Students will refine their ability to write and talk about art—both their own work and that of other artists. Specific topics to be determined in conjunction with the exhibition schedule of the Diggs Gallery and other local venues. There is an emphasis on writing, oral presentations and classroom discussion in this course.
Completion of the GEN ED Core curriculum and Permission of the instructor.
ART 4399Studio ART Seminar3
Credits: 3 hrs Studio Art students complete the BA program by taking the Studio Art Seminar course, which further prepares students for the transition from student life to that of a working artist. Students mount an exhibition of works and a professional portfolio selected and prepared during the Senior Art Studio course. Students are responsible for hanging their artwork and removal of their artwork from the exhibition space. Students become familiar with professional practices in the field through such activities as developing a written and digital résumé and portfolio, documenting work and producing slides, visiting studios and galleries, and meeting individually with professionals in their chosen discipline when possible. The course is directed by a faculty member in consultation with the student’s advisor.
ART 4398 , Completion of the GEN ED Core curriculum and Permission of the instructor; Graduating Seniors with Permission of the instructor and advisor.
Source: Winston-Salem State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
