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 1111Elements of Art (W, I - Designations) : A rudimentary investigation of color, form, space3.0
and history in fine arts. Creative art is introduced through experiences with color and design in two and three- dimensional forms. An introductory survey of the history of art. Prerequisite: None. (Humanities and Writing Intensive General Education Course). Previously HAR 111.
ART 2202African Art (W, G, I - Designations) : A study of traditional and contemporary African3.0
art in two and three-dimensional media. The influence of African art on Western art. Prerequisite: None. (Humanities General Education Course). Previously HAR 202
ART 2220Fundamentals of Drawing I : This is a course in basic concepts and principles of drawing3.0
and emphasizes accurate representation. It is open to beginners as well as students with some previous formal instruction in drawing. Individual instruction and individual critique will be given as well as class lectures and demonstrations. Topics include drawing materials, composition, perspective, proportion, tone space, volume and modeling. Drawing assignments include still life setups, cast drawing and landscape. Prerequisite: None. (Humanities General Education Course). Previously HAR 220.
ART 3304Watercolor I : Watercolor sketching and painting dealing with still life and landscape3.0
composition. Prerequisite: None. Previously HAR 304. ART 3305 Watercolor II (3.0 credits): A continuation of HAR 304, with figure compositions as an additional challenge. Prerequisites: None. Previously HAR 305. 159
ART 3307Oil Painting II : This is a continuation of techniques and problems in oil painting begun3.0
in ART 3306. Topics include developing the entire canvas, building an integrated statement, accurate depiction of subject; space, volume, value and color; thinking creatively in abstract, non-representational and figurative approaches, painting as exploration or process of transforming ideas and concepts into visual expression.
ART 3308Sculpture I : This course is an introduction to basic concepts and principles of sculpture3.0
and a survey of the scope of sculptural disciplines. Topics include principles of 3-D design, knowledge of tools and techniques, materials and processes. Project assignments will be carried out on such materials as wax, clay, plaster, wood, stone, and other materials. Prerequisite: None. Previously HAR 308.
ART 3309Sculpture II : This course is a further exploration of concepts and processes begun in ART3.0
3308– Sculpture I, and additional techniques and processes, such as mold making and casting, fabrication and assemblage. Assignments in various materials. Prerequisite: None. Previously HAR 309.
ART 3313African Art (A, I Designations) : This course serves as an introduction to the historical3.0
and social forces that shaped the works of American artists of African ancestry from the Colonial period to the present. The course will examine the roots, main currents, forms, styles, content, aesthetics, and ideological dimensions of African American art, as well as the extent to which the latter has captured the spirit of the black experience. Prerequisite: None. (African American Heritage General Education Course). Previously HAR 313
ART 3314Gallery Operation : In this course, students will learn all the components of running a3.0
gallery, including but not limited to: Matting, Framing, and Displaying Art; Curating; Publicity for Fine Art; Budgeting; working with artists and art organizations. This course will prepare students for jobs in galleries and museums or enable them to open their own gallery upon graduation with a Fine Art degree. Students will gain experience in running a gallery through operating Cheyney’s own gallery in Biddle Hall. Prerequisite: None. Previously HAR 314.
ART 3315Egyptian Art : This course is approved for Lecture and Online methods of delivery. This3.0
course gives the student the opportunity to explore the art of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Nubia in a more detailed fashion than is possible in an African Art Class. The course will survey Egyptian Art dating from pre-Nile cultures through Dynastic Egypt, the Roman Empire, the Christian and Islamic periods, and to contemporary Egyptian artists. Special attention will be given to Nubian and Kushite culture and their accomplishments in the ancient world. Prerequisite: None. Previously HAR 315
ART 3331Arts of Western Africa : Course will be an in-depth investigation into the Arts of Western3.0
Africa. The traditional arts of tribes such as the Dagon, the Ashanti, the Yoruba, the Fon, the Mande, the Senufo and others will be examined. We will compare and contrast West African religions, cosmology and world view as they are expressed through sculpture, textiles, masks, masquerades, metalwork, other visual arts and performing arts. Prerequisite: None. Previously HAR 331
ART 3341Fundamentals of Drawing II : This course is a continuation of principles and concepts3.00
begun in Fundamental of Drawing I with additional problems in human figure, abstract, and non-representational drawing. Prerequisite: None. Previously HAR 221 or HAR 341. ART 3342 Art History I (3-credits) (I, G – Designations): Students will learn the contributions of the major art periods from pre-historic times through the precursors of the Renaissance Period. This course considers Art History from the western perspective, charting the development of art in Europe, with some focus on Asia, Africa, and Australia. Prerequisites: None. Previously HAR 200 or HAR 342 .
ART 3343Art History II (G- Designation): Students will learn the contributions of the major Art3
periods from the Renaissance to the present. This course considers Art History from the Western perspective, charting the development of art in Europe, with some focus on Asia, and Australia. Students will gain appreciation and insight of art, artists, and history as viewed by the artist who created lasting works of art, documenting historical events, social injustice, technological advances, the disparity of war and many others. We will review the context in which the art was created as well as the art itself, with opportunities for field work and art making within and without the classroom. Students are encouraged to visit local museums as part of their course work. Prerequisites: None. Previously HAR 201 or HAR 343.
ART 4415Portraiture Study of a wide variety of types of life using a variety of media. Prerequisites3.0
None. Previously HAR 415. ART 4428 Field Experiences – Art I (1.0 credits) Previously HAR 428. ART 4429 Field Experiences – Art II (2.0 credits) Previously HAR 429.
ART 4430Field Experience – Art III : May earn credit designing and producing art works in the3.0
service of the community working with professional artists, working on-the-job situations with the following format: Total 90 class hours. Prerequisite: None. Previously HAR 430.
