40 courses with the subject AR, 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.
AR 100ART & MUSIC OF WESTERN CULTURE3
An interdisciplinary course designed to provide students with an introductory experience in the fine arts. The course is divided into two components. The first consists of a survey of the evolution of art and music in the context of the historical and cultural background of major periods of western civilization. The second is a study of the principles inherent in both musical composition and the structure and meaning of style and expression in architecture, painting, and sculpture. No prerequisites. Fulfills the Core Curriculum Fine Arts requirement. Offered both semesters.
This course will provide the students with a scientific understanding of the properties of the materials used in the creative arts and the relationship to the biological processes involved in the synthesis of these materials. The course will focus on properties of the fibers used in the arts and allow the students to understand how this relates to their proper use of the materials. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will be instructed in the scientific method and use this to investigate the properties of the fibers and compare the uses of the fibers with differing biological origin. Students are expected to have a better appreciation of the features of the fibers and how this affects their use in the creative arts.
This course will teach fundamental skills for acting for the stage. The major emphasis is on actor development and growth through various acting exercises, techniques, character portrayal, monologue work and scene study. Fulfills the Core Curriculum fine arts requirement. No prerequisites. Fulfills the Core Curriculum fine arts requirement. Offered both semesters.
we express ourselves, document the world around us, explore materials, and think. Come explore drawing with us. How do foundational skills improve attention to detail, flexible thinking, and observational skills? Open to all students. No prerequisites. Fulfills the Core Curriculum fine arts requirement. Fee. Offered fall semester.
Elective Courses (4 courses / 12 credits): Four additional art courses must be taken for elective credit. Consult the catalog or meet with your advisor for appropriate options. Biochemistry (20 Credits) Required courses:
This course covers a variety of dance styles used in musical theatre including jazz, ballet, tap, ballroom, musical theatre movement, street dance, and folk dance forms; the development of musical theatre f from the early styles of Broadway to the present. It will also include the styles and contributions of major musical theatre choreographers.
This class explores the city of Rome as the cradle of the Christian tradition in the visual arts. From the earliest paintings in the catacombs to the monumental installations of the Baroque, the Christian community in Rome engaged with the arts as a form of evangelization. While at first, art was strictly tied to theology, the Middle Ages saw art collaborate more closely with the imagination of the artist culminating in the glorious productions of the Renaissance and the Baroque. Through readings, site visits and classroom lectures, student will learn the history of Christian imagery in Rome, the techniques and methods for making art, the rudiments of iconography, and also explore the question of defining "Christian" Art. Site visits will include the Catacombs of Priscilla, the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, St Mary Major as well as a trip to Florence. 139
Continuing to develop a role through script analysis. The course focuses on learning and applying a practical method of analyzing a script for fundamentals using objectives, emotions and actions. The goal of the course is to teach actors to make and play effective choices that are firmly grounded in text. Exercises include extensive scene study (from both plays and musicals) and may include audition technique work as well as additional improvisations.
This course introduces students to the history and aesthetics of animation. Class formats range from practical exercises, presentations, and viewings. Topics include the technological development of animation, the principles of perceiving movement, and artists' use of animation in different cultural contexts. Additionally, students will demonstrate their ability to create animated movements using traditional methods and digital tools. Hybrid Course. Prerequisites AR-130, AR-233, AR-330, or CA-285. This course was previously titled "Animation and Effects."
This course is for students who want to learn the methods and materials of painting with oils and acrylics. Its purpose is to provide the student with solid foundational skills and an opportunity to explore a variety of approaches in the creation of paintings including layering, glazing, mixing paint medium and proper studio maintenance.
This course continues to explore the methods and materials of drawing. Its purpose is to provide the student the opportunity to explore a variety of approaches to drawing. Line, color, form, value, and composition will be the primary topics. No prerequisites. Fee. Offered Spring semester.
This course is a progression of AR-225. Students will refine their skills and have the opportunity to expand their use of materials, The students should begin to develop a personal style. Fee.
This class will include both traditional and non-traditional fibers. We will explore various methods of creating artwork using fiber which will include knitting, crocheting, felting, and weaving. Animal, vegetable, and mineral fibers will be spun into usable strands to create cloth and other art pieces. The use of embellishments such as beads, embroidery, and trims added to fabric will also be employed. Offered Spring semester even-numbered years.
This course will introduce the student to various techniques used when working with clay. Students will create three-dimensional forms in clay through hand-building, pinching, coiling, and throwing on a potter's wheel. The finished forms will be fired in a kiln and glazed. The outcome of this class is to create clay based art that will be included in the student's final portfolio. Fee.
This advanced course introduces students to the principles of constructing and rendering three-dimensional forms in digital space. Students will begin by creating three-dimensional objects and environments. Topics include: workflow, building and moving forms, applying textures, and lighting. Class format includes: examination of professional examples, studio time, and demonstrations. Hybrid Course. Fee.
This course allows the student to continue to build on their drawing skills. This course is like an independent study but will be scheduled during a Drawing course. Prerequisites AR- 130 Drawing I and AR – 230 Drawing II. Repeatable.
The fundamentals of typography, its theory, practice, technology and history will be covered in this course. Letterforms, type design and classification, proportion, and hierarchy will be studied. Students will focus on the details of page composition and the relationship of space to clarity, legibility and aesthetics. Typography and letterforms will be explored as both a means of communication and a vehicle for expression and enhanced meaning. Does not satisfy Fine Arts Core Curriculum requirement. This course was previously titled "Typography."
This course provides the stained-glass student with new skills to further their ability in how they work with glass. Glass painting, fusing glass, etching on glass, and the use of beveled glass will take 140
Stories are all around us. They appear in 3-pane comic strips, lengthy graphic novels, 15-second commercials, and even in print ads and, of course, animation. How do they work? How are they made? This course will examine a variety of visual story telling media and introduce students to the basics of story boarding, backgrounds, and simple movement. Students will watch and critique examples. They will also be introduced to the principles of visual story development, the visual cues that advance narrative even in still pictures, stop- motion animation, and basic digital animation skills.
After completing Painting I and II this advanced course allows the student to earn credits while continuing to explore various painting media. This course is like an independent study course but is scheduled during a Painting course. Prerequisites Painting I - AR 225 and Painting II AR 235. Repeatable.
Topics of research are chosen and developed by the student with the guidance of the professor directing the study. Prerequisites: AR-101 and AR-102 or AR-130, AR-131 and AR-225. May be repeated. Permission of the instructor and department chair required. Variable credit.
This course builds on the basic skills introduced in AR-238. Students will continue to learn how to throw on the wheel, construct complex hand-built projects, and explore the properties of glazes. Sculpture II requirement for Visual Arts, Art Education and Graphic Design majors. Fee.
Having developed basic skills in crocheting, weaving, felting and sewing, students will now explore how these techniques can be used to create three dimensional artistic forms. Wearable art, installation and contemporary fibers will be the focus of the assignments. Students will be encouraged to develop their own vision and apply a mixture of techniques. Prerequisite: AR-236. Fee. 3 credits. May be repeated for credit.
Elective Courses (18 Credits) One additional art history course (3 credits) must be taken for elective credit. Consult the Catalog or meet with your advisor for the appropriate options. Three courses (9 credits) are fulfilled by any of the following. 102
Students may work in a professional setting in order to extend their learning experience beyond college into the world of work; relevant experiences can take the form of internships, field work, and cooperative programs, particularly in artist studios, commercial graphic design departments, art galleries, museums and arts management offices. Students may or may not be paid, depending on the policy of the employer. For junior and senior art majors and minors only. May be repeated. Variable credit.
