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50 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 101Introduction to Art History I

A survey of visual culture from prehistoric through the Middle Ages. The course is designed as an introduction to b

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ART 102Introduction to Art History II

This course is organized like ART 101 , but deals with painting, sculpture,

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ART 107Sculpture I

A foundation for basic sculptural techniques, materials, and creativity in the studio. Students examine sculpture from the past to the p

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ART 109Drawing I

An introduction to various approaches to drawing, including the use of line, hatching, cont

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ART 111Beginning Printmaking

An introduction to intaglio, relief and screen printing, as well as their digital equivalents: photo screen printing, laser e

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ART 114Beginning Painting

An introduction to acrylic, watercolor, and oil painting, evolving from basic stud

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ART 120Architectural Design and Theory

The course provides an introduction to the theoretical basis and process by which architects design buildings.

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ART 126History of Architecture

A survey of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Eclectic, and Mod

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ART 128Introduction to Asian Art

Introduction to Asian Art is an introductory survey of Chinese and Japanese art from

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ART 140Art and Architecture of World Traditions: Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania

This course is designed to introduce students to works of art in various media developed in isolation from the Europ

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ART 155Digital Photography I

Creative expression, explorations of content and articulation of ideas will be emphasized. The course comprises technical lectur

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ART 175Media Art I

In this class students will learn to use digital media as an art form while thinking about recent shifts

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ART 192Experiencing the Found Object

This course offers students an opportunity to understand how to manipulate and assemble found materials into exciting

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ART 196Basic Photography (Black and White)

This course introduces students to the techniques of film exposure, developing, contact prin

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ART 206Art Materials and Methods

Contemporary artistic practices incorporate many mediums and disciplines. This course is designed to introduce students to curr

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ART 209Drawing II

A continuation of Drawing I with greater emphasis on compositional relationships an

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ART 212Interdisciplinary Printmaking

An in-depth examination of planographic techniques including screen printing, inkjet printing, photo lithography and transfer technique

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ART 215Sculpture II

In this sequel to ART 107 students explore specific frameworks and concepts. This course will explore unique and innovative approaches for

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ART 216Byzantine Art

An exploration of the art and architecture of Eastern Europe, Balkan, Asian, and Mediterranean countries during the

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ART 218Intermediate Painting

Intermediate study in painting methodology. Technical instruction in acrylic, oi

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ART 221Ancient Art

A study of the architectural and artistic achievements of the ancient civilizatio

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ART 223Italian Renaissance Art

A study of the art and architecture of Florence, Rome, Siena, and enviro

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ART 224Baroque Art

A study of seventeenth-century European painting, sculpture, and architecture, focu

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ART 225Northern Renaissance Art

In an age of political instability, religious turmoil and social unrest, great art shines forth. This course s

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ART 226Age of Michelangelo

A study of sixteenth-century painting, sculpture, and architecture, focus

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ART 228East Asian Art and Architecture: China and Japan

This class will introduce students to the major art and architectural traditions of

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ART 233Nineteenth-Century Painting and Sculpture

A study of important developments in European art from the time of the F

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ART 234Modern Art

A study of major trends in modern European and American art. Expressionism, Cub

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ART 240Japanese Art and Architecture

This course is an introductory survey to the artistic and architectural tradition of Japan from Neolithic times

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ART 241History, Art and Culture of Russia and Eastern Europe

This course introduces students to the major issues addressed by scholars of Russia and Eastern Europe in a number of different discip

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ART 242Chinese Art and Architecture

This course is an introductory survey of Chinese art and architecture from Neolithi

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ART 244Indian art and architecture

This course explores the history of Indian art and architecture from ancient to contemporary times.

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ART 250Art and Environment

While one view of art making would suggest elite tools and materials available at a premium through specialty shops, many artists from all over the world -- for reasons of politics, philosophy,

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ART 252Video Art

This course takes an art-based approach toward the theory and practice of time-based media with particular emphasis placed on the moving image. Various media and many approached will be investigated in relation to conceptual, formal, and technical ways in which to make art with time as i

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ART 255Photography II

In this intermediate course, students will refine both their aesthetic and technical photography skills. Studio assignments are designed to

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ART 275Art, Neuroscience and Consciousness

Art and science share a long history of common iedas and practice. We hope to develop the students' sense of connected

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ART 306Capstone: Senior Studio Seminar

This fall semester course is designed as a capstone experience for Art majors with a concentration in studio art. Students are expected to engage and complete

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ART 339Advanced Painting

Advanced study of the types and combinations of pictorial space through the techniqu

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ART 340Seminar in Art History

A study of particular periods, movements, and artists that relates theoretical, historical, and formal approaches

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ART 341Seminar in Studio Theory and Methods

This course examines decisions and actions that define the working process of individual artists.

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ART 344Internships

Students majoring in art may take an approved internship at a museum, galler

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ART 355The History and Practice of Photography

This seminar class considers the history of photography through its technological developments and its primacy in our media saturate

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ART 390391 Independent Study in Studio Art

Advanced independent study with regularly scheduled critiques. Individual projects in

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ART 390-391Independent Study in Studio Art1

Advanced independent study with regularly scheduled critiques. Individual projects in painting, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, or special work in portfolio development and presentation may be proposed. For junior and senior art majors and minors. Hours to be arranged.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 1
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ART 392393 Independent Study in Art History

Advanced independent study and research in art history with individually desig

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ART 392-393Independent Study in Art History1

Advanced independent study and research in art history with individually designed research programs done in consultation with a member of the art history faculty. For junior and senior art majors and minors. Hours to be arranged.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 1
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ART 495496 Thesis in Art History

Majors with a strong performance in art history are invited to become candidates for departmental

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ART 495-496Thesis in Art History1

Majors with a strong performance in art history are invited to become candidates for departmental honors during second semester of junior year. During the senior year, candidates conduct research in a specialized field of art history under the guidance of art history faculty. The project culminates in a written thesis and an oral defense.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 1
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ART 497498 Thesis in Studio Art

Majors with a strong performance in studio art are invited to become candidates for departmental honors

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ART 497-498Thesis in Studio Art1

Majors with a strong performance in studio art are invited to become candidates for departmental honors during the second semester of their junior year. In their senior year, candidates conduct research in a specialized field of studio art under the guidance of the studio art faculty. The project culminates in a body of work, a written thesis, and an oral defense.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
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