60 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 101Art and Visual Culture3
Fall/Spring/Summer What is art? How do we make it? Why do we have it? What does art “do”? What is its role in society? What do we mean by visual culture? Why is it important to be visually literate today? These and other questions are addressed in this course, an introduction to art and visual culture in which the student learns about the materials and processes by which art and images are created, as well as the methodologies for their analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Traditional and digital media are studied, skills for navigating life in a visual environment are developed, and a foundation is built for further study in other areas of the visual arts. Students will make art using various tools and materials, study art objects and images for their divergent meanings, and investigate timely issues such as advertising images and the psychology of choice, the parameters of freedom of expression, the ethical use of images and threats to cultural heritage. This class is the introductory Disciplinary Perspectives in Art course that familiarizes the student with all aspects of the visual arts. Students will learn to read and respond to images, cultivate their creative or problem-solving self, and learn the professional standards and practices of the visual arts field. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This survey investigates the development and expansion of visual cultures from prehistoric origins through the Middle Ages in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The course will examine the major styles and movements in architecture, painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts as well as the philosophical, religious, and social context of their making in global visual cultures before 1400. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This survey investigates the development and expansion of visual cultures from the rise of global trade networks and colonization through the contemporary period in Europe, Asia, Africa, the South Pacific and the Americas. The course will examine the major styles and movements in architecture, painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts as well as the philosophical, religious, and social context of their making in global visual cultures after 1400. 3 credit hours
PSY 100 and any 1 (one) course with ART prefix. 3 credit hours
ART 210Design Fundamentals3
Fall/Spring This course is an introduction to the techniques, materials, and principles of two- and three-dimensional visual organization. Through a series of projects involving the visual elements of line, shape, value, texture, and color, students investigate the fundamental concepts of design and develop creative and problem-solving skills. 5 lecture and studio hours. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring By engaging students in observational studies, Drawing I focuses on the study of structure, composition, perspective, and toning and shading using various drawing media. Developing basic technical knowledge of the media, tools, and concepts of drawing is the emphasis of this course. Demonstration, museum and gallery visits, and slide lectures are a part of this course. 5 lecture and studio hours. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This beginner-level course is an introduction to developing observational skills necessary for rendering the human form. By drawing from the nude model, the human structural form, its individual features relating to the whole, the relationship of the figure to its surrounding environment, and the human form as concept is addressed and explored. Discussion of figurative works from the Renaissance to contemporary art is presented. 5 lecture and studio hours. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring An introduction to the technical and aesthetic aspects of painting, this course explores the mediums of oil and acrylic and the expressive qualities of paint. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental skills including the study of light, value, and composition, methods of paint application and color mixing, and preparation of the painting surface. Museum, gallery, and artist studio visits are scheduled, as well as slide lectures. 5 lecture and studio hours. 3 credit hours
ART 215 . Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Digital Art majors only. 3 credit hours
ART 230Sculpture I3
Fall/Spring Students are introduced to the various processes, tools, and materials used in sculpture such as clay, plaster, and assemblage and explore the relationship of ideas to materials and techniques in a three-dimensional format. Art majors only. 5 lecture and studio hours. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course investigates the concepts of sculpture and includes an overview of studio practices and methods. This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the methods, materials, and techniques for working in three-dimensional media. Students will hone their ability to communicate through sculpture with a variety of audiences, and analyze their own artistic style within the context of historical art movements. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring/Summer Through the use of 35mm film cameras, and film-based darkroom techniques, students will learn the basics of creative photography. A series of structured projects will provide students with the photographic techniques necessary for the making of expressive and well-crafted images. Lectures and demonstrations will provide basic knowledge of photographic concepts, historical periods, and various aesthetic and stylistic approaches. Students are required to provide their own 35mm SLR cameras with manual controls. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring/Summer Through the use of digital cameras and digital imaging software, students will learn the basics of creative photography. A series of structured projects will provide students with basic photographic technique necessary for the making of expressive and well-crafted images. Lectures and demonstrations will provide basic knowledge of photographic concepts, historical periods, and various aesthetic and stylistic approaches. Students are required to provide their own digital SLR cameras. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course is the study of capturing digital imagery and video with a smartphone camera. In this project-based course students will master the necessary skills in photographic technique, methodology, and artistry to become a proficient photographer using your smartphone. This course also examines personal, academic, and business uses for smartphone photography and explores how these images are distributed on social media platforms. Within this photography course students will learn how not only to produce an image and video portfolio of compelling compositions and content but also to reflect on how various audiences can interact with these images on social media platforms–all through the use of the camera in their pockets. Students are required to provide their own smartphone. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course provides an ongoing study in the representation of the human form as addressed in Figure Drawing I. The further refinement of skills and development toward a more individual direction in the genre of figure drawing is the focus of this course. The choice of appropriate media, working in larger-scaled formats, solving technical and aesthetic problems, and generating a cohesive body of work are also considered in this course. 5 lecture and studio hours. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course offers an introduction to the design and execution of jewelry and small sculpture. Students will be introduced to techniques in precious metal construction, enameling, and lapidary arts. Styles and techniques for coursework will be derived from a wide variety of world cultures and historic periods. Small sculpture will be explored through the lost wax method and executed in brass, bronze, and other semi-precious metals. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques. 5 lecture and studio hours. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course is an introductory investigation of traditional and non-traditional relief and paleographic methods of multiple imagery. Students will explore the techniques of linocut, woodcut, monoprinting, silkscreen and collography, as well as paper lithography and other experimental methods. This course not only provides a technical foundation in printmaking media but encourages innovative use of printmaking processes. 5 lecture and studio hours. 3 credit hours
Spring This course introduces students to various art materials and techniques through hands-on projects in mixed media. Emphasis is placed on technical skills, responsible studio practices, and creative problem-solving. A portfolio review, along with a small exhibition of works from foundation classes and new projects from this course, will allow students to showcase their artistic progress. 3 credit hours
In this studio course, students will explore areas of personal interest and aesthetics in the creation and production of a series of visual works. Faculty-mentored, the studio will emphasize process, efficient use of time and materials, creating visual works at high volume, and begin to explore a personal direction for further development. Students will have the opportunity to create a portfolio of work, which will be accompanied by appropriate documentation.
Fall Video games, role‐playing games, graphic novels, film and television, theme parks and educational recreations, cosplay, and immersive experiences both actual and virtual draw deeply from art historical sources when designing the visual elements of an imagined world. With new technologies, including generative AI, world building has expanded in visual cultures across the globe. While many of these imagined worlds are grounded in fantasy or science fiction, historical places or contemporary locations are also re‐imagined. This course will identify the art historical themes and references and the applications of existing and emerging technologies in visual creation, as well as analyze the theoretical underpinnings of world‐building and deeper cultural implications of using art and visual culture within these contexts. 3 credit hours
Spring This course is a survey of the evolution of photography from ancient understandings of the principles of imaging to modern electronic imaging systems. The impact of photography as fine art, propaganda, and social and historical documentation are explored. Students will also become familiar with contemporary photographers, their subjects and working methods. Legal issues regarding censorship, privacy, and copyright will be presented and discussed as well. 3 credit hours
Spring This course examines the cultural, historical, political, and technological history of graphic design from the late 19th century to the present. Emphasis is on studying the relationship between societal trends and the appearance of mass communication. Topics discussed include design during the early industrial age, avant-garde influence on graphic design, American modernism, the advent of corporate identity design, and postmodern graphic design. 3 credit hours
ART 390Art and Exchange in the Global Middle Ages3
Fall Even-Numbered Years This course examines the artistic monuments that emerged from cultural interactions among various groups in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas during the Middle Ages. Key themes include pilgrimage, war, trade, mass migrations, and shifts in art production, challenging the misconception that people stayed close to home. Through the critical study of primary sources and contemporary scholarship, this course will investigate how popular misunderstandings shape the use of medieval imagery in contemporary visual culture. 3 credit hours
ART 391Visual Revolutions: Art and Change in a Global 19th Century3
Fall Even-Numbered Years This course examines the dynamic interplay between visual culture and societal transformation in the 19th century, a period defined by profound changes across cultures, including industrialization, colonialism, and significant shifts to the art world itself. Taking a global perspective, students will explore key movements and influential artists from regions such as Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas through a combination of lectures, discussions, and critical readings. The course will emphasize transnational connections, encouraging students to consider the global dimensions of 19th-century art and the interrelationships among different artistic traditions through the critical study of sources, both primary and secondary, and collaborative projects. 3 credit hours
ART 394Art in the Modern World: Political and Social Change in Global Visual Cultures from 1900 to 19603
Fall Odd-Numbered Years This course examines the interplay of war, political revolution, social change, and visual culture in the early twentieth century. From the evolution of the artist’s education to the emergence of abstraction and conceptual art and the effects of world wars to the decline of colonial empires, visual cultures both reacted to and participated in these seismic changes across the globe. Students will explore new technologies and avant-garde movements as well as the international connections between the art worlds of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas through the critical study of works of art and other aspects of visual culture, an investigation of primary source materials, and collaborative research projects. 3 credit hours
Spring Even-Numbered Years This course surveys the art of the second half of the 20th century, from Pop Art and challenges to the modernist aesthetic through the Pluralist Era of the late 1990s. Emphasis is placed on the formal analysis of art and understanding how politics, economics, societal change, and the visual arts interrelate. Topics covered include British and American Pop, Minimalism, the emergence of new genres such as Performance Art, Earth and Environmental Art, Video, and Time Arts, as well as in-depth discussion of the origin and development of post-modern and pluralist theory and its expression in the visual arts. 3 credit hours
ART 207 or permission of Instructor 3 credit hours
ART 399Selected Topics in Art3
This course provides an opportunity to offer specialized courses from time to time that are not part of the regular Art curriculum. The specific class may be suggested by either faculty or students and can include, for example, study in a selected art medium such as watercolor, an art history topic such as contemporary artists or gallery management. The student may only take this course once. 3 credit hours
Fall In this interdisciplinary course, students refine and begin to define a focus for their Senior Thesis. Through hands-on creative process, readings, and discussions, students engage with contemporary artists, art theory, and criticism to deepen their understanding of the current art landscape. Students identify personal sources of inspiration and begin crafting their artist statements, aligning their developing work within the framework of contemporary practice. Emphasis is placed on preparing professional materials, including resumes and portfolios, to support career or graduate school aspirations. Studio work focuses on expressing individual art ideas through various formats, establishing a professional foundation for the Senior Thesis. Prerequisite or
Fall/Spring This course centers on the completion and professional presentation of each student’s thesis body of work. Senior art majors finalize their artist statements, refine portfolios, refine resumes, and produce self-promotional materials. The review process offers students an opportunity for self-assessment, peer feedback, and professional critique, equipping them for career paths or graduate study. Emphasis is placed on documenting work and synthesizing personal and conceptual insights developed over the senior year. Students will present their completed thesis in visual, written and oral formats, demonstrating their readiness to transition from academic to professional practice.
Fall/Spring/Summer The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical training in art and art-related fields in a professional environment, either on or off-campus. Responsibilities vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator. The Art Internship is ideal for students seeking to broaden their studio art experiences and explore career interests. On-campus internship opportunities include placement at the York College Galleries.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 3 credit hours
ART 451Art Internship3
Fall/Spring/Summer The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical training in art and art-related fields in a professional environment, either on or off-campus. Responsibilities vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator. The Art Internship is ideal for students seeking to broaden their studio art experiences and explore career interests. On-campus internship opportunities include placement at the York College Galleries.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 3 credit hours
ART 498Independent Study1-3
Fall/Spring/Summer These courses provide an opportunity for the student to undertake a well-defined independent project in fine art, graphic design, or art history. While the student conducts the work under the guidance of a faculty member of the student’s choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process.
Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 1-3 credit hours
ART 499Independent Study1-3
Fall/Spring/Summer These courses provide an opportunity for the student to undertake a well-defined independent project in fine art, graphic design, or art history. While the student conducts the work under the guidance of a faculty member of the student’s choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process.
