30 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 101Visual Communication3
The Visual Communication course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental issues involved in the production and understanding of works of art within the broad context of human interaction and communication. The course introduces the student to the concepts, ideas, forms and qualities of art and art appreciation, while simultaneously connecting the images that appear in everyday life to history, culture and visual aesthetics. Themes include ethical i Course Offered Online:
This course considers art as a significant form of visual communication across multiple times and cultures. Through the study of available methods for looking and interacting with works of art, students learn to write and speak critically about the visual tools that artists use to communicate to the audience, with emphasis on art historical theory and interpretation, as well as relationships between art history and other academic disciplines.
Survey of the basic art forms - architecture, sculpture and painting - from ancient civilizations (including some non-Western cultures) through the Renaissance. The course explores concepts and media, as well as the political, social and religious developments which induced important artistic changes. Field trips to museums. Course Offered Online:
ART 103HHistory of Art: Ancient to Renaissance (Honors)3
This course is a survey of the history of art from prehistory through the 15th century with emphasis on art historical theory and interpretation as well as relationships between art history and other academic disciplines. General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
Survey of the basic art forms - architecture, sculpture and painting - from the Renaissance through the 20th century, including some non-Western cultures. The course explores concepts and media, as well as the political, social and religious developments which induced important artistic changes. Field trips to museums. Course Offered Online:
ART 104HHistory of Art: Renaissance to Modern (Honors)3
This course is a survey of the history of art from approximately the 15th through the 20th century with emphasis on art historical theory and interpretation as well as relationships between art history and other academic disciplines. General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
Drawing I focuses on the basic principles of drawing. Through working from direct observation, students learn about the elements (concepts) and mechanics of drawing. Students will be taught how to control the placement of objects on the page, and the use of sight measuring-sighting along a pencil to compare distances and angles and to compare height vs. width. Students will also be taught how to construct geometric forms using sight measuring, perspective (convergence), transparent construction (drawing every object as though you can see through it) and tone (value). Students will learn about the materials and supplies of drawing through demonstrations given by the instructor and through the drawing process. Throughout the course, art history will be referenced to illustrate concepts discussed in the course. Additional Course Fees: $135
Drawing II builds upon the concepts covered in Drawing I. The students will use basic geometric forms as a means of analyzing the structure and volume of progressively more complex geometric as well as organic forms including an introduction to the human form. Students will also be required to articulate spatial relationships using both line and tone. Weekly homework assignments will be given in conjunction with classroom assignments. Students will learn about Additional Course Fees: $135
Introduction to the basic techniques of working in clay: coiling, slab construction, pinching, wheel throwing and glazing. Both functional and sculptural works are created as an understanding of form and surface is gained. The use of slides and visits to museums and art galleries will introduce students to historical and contemporary ceramics. Additional Course Fees: $135
Explores the organization of objects in space through the visual elements of design--texture, line, pattern, form, shape, balance, proportion, light and shadow, weight, mass and volume. Simple materials such as bristol paper, foam core, balsa wood, chipboard and screening will be used to develop basic building techniques and skills. Using these materials in combination with conceptual problem solving assignments, students will develop a visual literacy where t Additional Course Fees: $135 General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
This course is a continuation of basic three-dimensional design concepts, as introduced in ART 111. These concepts are strengthened and reinforced in ART 112 through further development of technical and design issues as they apply to working sculpturally. ART 112 emphasizes two aspects of working sculpturally not covered in ART 111: content and mass. The incorporation of the element of content, both conceptual and perceptual, stresses the importance of message Additional Course Fees: $135
Painting I is designed to introduce students to the basics of painting through the study of art history, materials, the painting process and the elements of painting. Through direct observation of the subject, students will learn to evaluate color and tonal relationships. In addition to working hands on, they will learn about materials, the painting process, and will reference art history through images, talks, and museum visits. (Approximate supply cost: $150 Additional Course Fees: $135 General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
This course explores the artistic outputs of Africa and its diasporas. Students learn about the diverse countries, empires, and cultures present in Africa through a thematic global exploration. There is a particular emphasis on the ways artists and makers have-and continue to-engage with themes of survival, exchange, power, resistance, community, and memory. General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
Design I focuses on two-dimensional, black and white work, which is organized to create an awareness of basic design principles. It serves as the visual foundation for all design career- related areas of study including Graphic Design and Interior Design, as well as for traditional fine art study in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and ceramics. Perceptual and abstract approaches to design using the major elements of line, shape and tone Additional Course Fees: $135 General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
Continuation of concepts studied in Design I, as color theory and its applications are presented. Amplification of issues in design such as arrangement of line, shape and tone with colors as the focus. Geometric and organic forms, as well as observation from nature are explored. Design concepts are developed from idea to finished production. (Approximate supply cost: $200-$225.) Additional Course Fees: $135
Basic introduction to the language, technology and artistic medium of computer graphics. Course format is essentially studio/lab in nature, with instruction and demonstration preceding hands-on equipment use. Additional Course Fees: $135 General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative ExpressionTechnological Competency
Introduction to graphic design through visual problem-solving for the purpose of communication. Studio projects emphasize the development of visual ideas and include the study of letter forms (typography), basic design techniques and graphic design principles. The use of the computer is introduced along with graphic design software. This technology is combined with more traditional (hands-on) studio experience for the initial stages of design and conceptual de Additional Course Fees: $135
Thematic lecture course, using a particular topic to develop visual vocabulary, an understanding of the uses of art and critical evaluative skills. Emphasis on innovative teaching techniques and flexibility of course content. The specific topics will be announced prior to registration. Students may earn up to 3 credits for each special-topics lecture course satisfactorily completed.
Thematic lecture course, using a particular topic to develop visual vocabulary, an understanding of the uses of art and critical evaluative skills. Emphasis on innovative teaching techniques and flexibility of course content. The specific topics will be announced prior to registration. Students may earn up to 3 credits for each special-topics lecture course satisfactorily completed.
Thematic lecture course, using a particular topic to develop visual vocabulary, an understanding of the uses of art and critical evaluative skills. Emphasis on innovative teaching techniques and flexibility of course content. The specific topics will be announced prior to registration. Students may earn up to 3 credits for each special-topics lecture course satisfactorily completed.
Special projects course to develop basic studio skills in a specialized area. Emphasis is on innovative teaching techniques and flexibility of course content. The specific topics will be announced prior to registration. Students may earn up to 3 credits for each special-topics studio course satisfactorily completed.
Special projects course to develop basic studio skills in a specialized area. Emphasis is on innovative teaching techniques and flexibility of course content. The specific topics will be announced prior to registration. Students may earn up to 3 credits for each special-topics studio course satisfactorily completed.
Special projects course to develop basic studio skills in a specialized area. Emphasis is on innovative teaching techniques and flexibility of course content. The specific topics will be announced prior to registration. Students may earn up to 3 credits for each special-topics studio course satisfactorily completed. Additional Course Fees: $135
Seminar-based art history course focused on Modern and Contemporary art from 1860-today. Examinations of painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and mixed media from a global and/or thematic perspective. Includes various contexts such as modern psychology and sociology as they affect trends in modern and contemporary art and culture. Student activities include films; excursions to art galleries, museums and artists' studios; and guest lecturers.
The human figure is the focus of this class. Working from the model, the class will consider the gesture and proportions of the figure. Students will be encouraged to conceive of the figure as a series of volumes in space. Basic anatomy will be introduced. The dynamic and expressive content of drawing will be encouraged. Media will be primarily pencil and charcoal. Additional Course Fees: $135
At this level of drawing, all students should be fundamentally sound and competent with the figure. The figure will be integrated into more complex spaces and compositions. However, the figure will not be the only subject. There will be more room for exploring personal themes and expressions. A wider variety of drawing materials will be used. Additional Course Fees: $135
This course is the second level of ceramics, designed to develop technical and conceptual skills for the purpose of more advanced visual communication using clay as a medium. Basic technical skills introduced in ART 109 will be enhanced through the refined study of wheel-thrown forms, sculptural hand- built forms and glaze application. The ceramic studio classroom is integral to this advanced course. Additional Course Fees: $135
Painting with oil paints, students work from direct observation. The class will work from studio subjects and the landscape to further develop the skills learned in Painting I. There will be more emphasis placed on light, space and composition. Additional Course Fees: $135
This course emphasizes the further development and exploration of visual design concepts. It utilizes the computer and software programs to generate successful visual problem-solving designs (from original concepts). Assignments will move toward the more practical application of graphic design. Three-dimensional projects such as package and bag design are introduced, along with more sophisticated design problems. Additional Course Fees: $135
This course aids the student in transferring with advanced standing into an art school or university art department. Advising and consultation about transfer procedures; financial aid, scholarship opportunities, specific career programs and choices of schools are all components of the course. Exit criteria include digital images of artwork to serve as portfolio, an essay, three completed applications and written summaries of field trips to art schools. Special Additional Course Fees: $135
