45 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.
A drawing course introducing basic methods, media, and concepts. It emphasizes drawing from observation with development of relative value, negative/positive space and shape, composition, line, edge development, volumetric analysis of form, light, and perspective. First semester.
A course providing an introduction to painting, emphasizing the basic techniques of watercolor and acrylic paint. Students examine and consider cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression through an exposure to basic painting methods. Subject matter includes still life, landscape, figure, media experimentation, and exploration of individual creative expression. Either semester.
A fundamental course exploring the relationships in basic structural elements and principles of visual organization as it relates to the two-dimensional picture plane. Students examine and consider cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression as they relate to core concepts of design using a variety of media, techniques, and processes. Both semesters.
A foundational course exploring the relationships in basic structural elements and principles of visual organization as they relate to media arts. Emphasis is on technical construction and conceptual development of visual communication in a variety of digital media platforms. First semester.
A survey of visual culture from prehistoric through the 15th century. The course is designed as an introduction to basic components and terminology of art history, and to methods of analyzing and interpreting individual works of art. Emphasis is placed upon historical and cultural contexts, and upon the development of major styles. Either semester.
A course providing an introduction to ceramics, emphasizing the imaginative design and production of ceramic objects utilizing hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Students examine and consider cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression through an exposure to the complete ceramic process, including the use of demonstrations, slides, and lectures. Second semester.
A course focusing on topics and ideas not fully addressed in the available course offerings. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes Repeatable.
A course introducing basic methods, media, and concepts of relief printmaking. Students examine and consider cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression through an exposure to basic relief printmaking methods. Processes addressed include monotype, collagraph, wood block, linoleum block, and polystyrene blocks using both black-and-white and multiple-color printing. Either semester.
A drawing course developing methods, media, and concepts. It refines and enhances observation skills and drawing techniques while exploring original ideas and personal artistry. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 101
A course developing methods, media, and concepts of painting. It refines and enhances observation skills and painting techniques while exploring original ideas and personal artistry. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 111
A course that introduces concepts and technical principles of working three dimensionally. Students experiment with a number of construction methods and materials used to create, represent, respond to, and reflect on form in space. First semester.
A course that explores the relationships in color used in today’s art and design. This course is project-oriented and considers color in composition, color harmonies, and color for expression and design. Second semester.
A course exploring one of the key components of graphic design: type. This course focuses on the history of type, using type in compositional design, and as a means of expression. A variety of media, including digital design, are used as a way of exploring concepts in class. First semester.
A survey of visual culture from 15th century through Contemporary Art. This course is designed as an introduction to basic components and terminology of art history, and to methods of analyzing and interpreting individual works of art. Emphasis is placed upon historical and cultural contexts leading to a multi-cultured contemporary art world. Either semester.
A survey of visual culture from Non-Western Art including Contemporary Art. This course is designed as an introduction to basic components and terminology of Non-Western art history, and to methods of analyzing and interpreting individual works of art. Emphasis is placed upon historical and cultural contexts leading to a multi-cultured contemporary art world. Either semester.
A course providing continued exploration in ceramics, emphasizing the imaginative design and production of ceramic objects utilizing wheel-throwing techniques. Students examine and consider cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression while developing an intermediate-level understanding of the complete ceramic process, including the use of demonstrations, slides, and lectures. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 131
A course providing continued exploration in ceramics, emphasizing the imaginative design and production of ceramic objects utilizing hand-building techniques. Students examine and consider cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression while developing an intermediate-level understanding of the complete ceramic process, including the use of demonstrations, slides, and lectures. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 131
A course providing continued exploration in methods, media, and concepts of relief printmaking. Students examine and consider cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression while developing an intermediate-level understanding of relief printmaking methods. Processes addressed include monotype, collagraph, wood block, and linoleum block using black-and-white as well as multiple-color printing. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 141
An introductory course using metal plate and polyester plate lithography printing in black and white and color, using traditional hand-drawn imagery as well as transfer and photo-lithography. Instruction includes preparation, processing, and printing fundamentals. Second semester.
An introductory course in screen-printing covering a variety of techniques, including the making of paper stencils, hand-cut film stencils, and photographic emulsion images. Instruction in preparation, processing, and printing on paper and fabric give students practice in art and design fundamentals while learning technical skills of serigraphy. Second semester.
A course introducing the technical use and aesthetic properties of digital photography. Concepts are explored through hands-on exercises and a series of projects based on visual design problems. Second semester.
A course introducing the fundamental techniques in using Adobe Photoshop for digital imagery. Concepts are explored through hands-on exercises and a series of projects based on visual design problems. First semester.
A course introducing web design using current editing tools to create web pages and interactive media content. Second semester.
An introductory, interactive course where students apply basic mobile filmmaking skills to pre-scripted and originally scripted content, culminating in a final production. Either semester.
A course designed to introduce students to the art and technique of storyboarding. Students learn to create compelling storyboards for film and animation, applying fundamental principles of visual storytelling, including character staging, shot composition, and story structure. Either semester.
A course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the compositing process in film production. Students learn about the techniques and tools used in visual effects compositing and how to integrate live-action footage with digital elements. Either semester.
An 80-100 hour field experience designed to provide insight into the workplace and apply skills developed in a community arts environment. The practicum is arranged with the cooperating organization and approved by the student’s faculty advisor prior to enrollment in the course. The practicum is supervised by both the cooperating organization and a University faculty member. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of department chair or dean and a GPA of 3.00 or higher in declared major courses
A course that explores the world of digital illustration through a series of projects based on visual design problems using image-editing and graphics creation software, and focusing on development and personal style. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 101
A course practicing and developing in the rendering of the figure with a focus on proportion, studies in anatomy, and a variety of figure drawing challenges including composition, lighting, and media. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 101
A course exploring the methods, media, and concepts of illustration through a series of projects based on a variety of themes and genre. Students develop specialized rendering skills that create pictorial, graphic, and symbolic representation. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 101
A course providing continued exploration in concepts and technical methods of working three dimensionally. Students examine personal modes of expression while refining creative and technical skills in a variety of methods and materials. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 221
A course that teaches an advanced level of applying type in graphic design through projects of moderate complexity. Emphasis is on typographic relationships, sophistication in layout, and the application of personal style for conceptual and expressive communication. A variety of media including digital design is used as a way of exploring concepts in class. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 223
A course introducing methods of surface treatment for ceramics, emphasizing the design and decoration of ceramic objects. Techniques used cover all stages of the ceramic process. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 131
A course focusing on topics and ideas not fully addressed in the available course offerings. Either semester.
An advanced studio course on the technical use and aesthetic properties of digital photography. Concepts are explored through hands-on exercises and a series of projects based on visual design problems. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 251.
A course that explores one of the central programs in graphic design, Adobe Illustrator, and teaches how to navigate the program and utilize vector graphics for creating designs and imagery. First semester.
A course that utilizes page design software and design principles to explore relationships between typographic elements and image within the graphic design profession. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 121
An examination of the basics of motion design and how to create animations using industry-standard tools. Students learn how to integrate typography, illustration, photography, video, and audio files to create engaging motion graphic content. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 121 or ART 122.
An 80-100 hour field experience designed to provide insight into the workplace and apply skills developed in a community arts environment. The practicum is arranged with the cooperating organization and approved by the student’s faculty advisor prior to enrollment in the course. The practicum is supervised by both the cooperating organization and a University faculty member, and cannot be taken at the same site as Practicum I. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes ART 261, permission of department chair or dean, and a GPA of 3.00 or higher in declared major courses
A course examining the history, theory, and practice of art therapy. Either semester.
A course designed to equip students in the practice of art therapy. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes ART 371
A culminating course for visual art majors that leads to a general synthesis of and specific research in the field of study. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes Graduating seniors only.
A course examining professional practices specific to a career in the visual arts. It covers the theoretical and professional issues associated with preparing the student for a career or further studies in visual arts. Both semesters.
A 105+ hour field experience over the course of 12-15 weeks designed to use the skills and abilities developed in the arts programs and apply them to a workplace related to the student’s particular interest. Both semesters and summer session. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the department chair or dean. Repeatable for up to a total of 6 credits.
A culminating exhibition of artwork during a student’s final semester. Graduating seniors only. Prerequisites & Notes Limited to students in their final semester in the Graphic Design (BA) program.
Source: Cairn University-Langhorne's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
