34 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 102Introduction to Two- Dimensional Design4
An introduction to the principles of art structure in two dimensions taught through experimental exercises and applied problems in the visual organization of line, volume, mass, texture, movement, and color. Workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and individual and group critiques are used. (4 credit hours)
ART 103Introduction to Sculpture and Three-Dimensional Design4
An examination of basic problems involving form, light, color, and volume. Materials considered include clay, metal, wire, wood, paper, plaster, and various new media. The possibilities and limitations of tools, equipment, techniques, and materials are explored. Acquisition and development of skills are stressed through workshops, demonstrations, lectures, and critiques. (4 credit hours)
An introduction to fundamental aspects of drawing including line, value, form, space, and composition. Emphasis is placed on increasing visual awareness, developing proficiency in various media, and improving drawing skills. (4 credit hours)
An introduction to Art History including the concepts of visual analysis, historical and stylistic periods, and content analysis. Students study the painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Western world from Paleolithic through medieval periods. Taught through illustrated lecture and discussion, the course examines the canon of Western art, its function and relation to its overall culture. (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the materials and techniques of painting. Emphasis is placed on refining powers of observation (including work from live models), composition, and color theory. (4 credit hours)
Photography considered as an art form, with attention to basic concepts, techniques, and processes. The adjustable camera, lighting, exposure, and printing procedures are studied. DSLR camera required. (4 credit hours)
An introductory course in the basic techniques for clay preparation and hand building. Wheel throwing, glaze and slip application, decorating and firing techniques are included. The applications of clay and other media in relief and three- dimensional works are considered; traditional and contemporary uses are encouraged. (4 credit hours)
An introduction to the materials and techniques of one of the traditional printmaking media: relief, intaglio, lithography or serigraphy. Topics covered include use of inks, printing processes, papers, image making techniques and history. Workshops, lectures, demonstrations and critiques are used. May be taken for credit in more than one medium. (4 credit hours)
Offered as a topic of study within the visual arts, this course engages students in an artistic process where historical and cultural contexts are examined and considered. The course topic is approached in terms of both form and content as students work toward an understanding of the relationship between the two. Also explored are art's values in and to society, which include the importance of arts education and advocacy within and beyond one's community. (3 credit hours)
A problem-based, thematic continuation of Drawing I focused on life drawing. Emphasis is placed on refining observation skills, exploring new and mixed media and techniques, and developing meaningful content. (4 credit hours)
A survey of Western art from the 14th through the 20th centuries. Taught through illustrated lecture and discussion, the course examines changes of style, iconography and function, changing conceptions of art and artists, and various methods of the art historian. (3 credit hours)
A problem-based, thematic continuation of Painting I. Emphasis is placed on refining observation skills, exploring new and mixed media and techniques, and developing meaningful content. (4 credit hours)
A problem-based, thematic continuation of Photography 1. Further study of editing techniques, alternative printing processes, and lighting. Emphasis is placed on developing meaningful content. (4 credit hours)
A problem based thematic continuation of Introduction to Ceramics. Emphasis is placed on refining and developing meaningful content. Students become more proficient in wheel throwing, glaze development, and firing methods. Studio work is augmented by demonstrations, digital presentations, critiques, and ongoing dialogue. Students will also gain a foundation in ceramic art history. (4 credit hours)
A problem-based approach artmaking course that combines traditional 2-dimensional techniques with "New Media" approaches (defined as the inclusion of technology-based tools like 3D scanning, projection, video, and editing software, as well as performance art and installation)
Professional activities and topics in the field of art that prepare the student for issues related to free-lance employment, copyrights, legal & ethical issues, presentation and display techniques, promotion, galleries and museums, professional presentations, and potential Senior Project topics. Class formats include guest speakers, field trips, readings and discussion. (1 credit hour)
A problem-based, thematic continuation of Drawing II. Students concentrate on one medium, theme or genre. Emphasis is placed on refining and expanding meaningful content. (4 credit hours)
A survey of the visual arts of the twentieth century. Instruction balances lecture, discussion, and independent research. The course examines various styles, movements, and technological developments in relation to historical, social and political contexts. Theory and criticism are considered as well. (3 credit hours)
An in-depth study in art history from the ancient world. The course examines history, styles, cultural ideas, technology, religion, and politics and how art reflects and influences these human endeavors. (3 credit hours)
An in-depth study in art history from a period beginning with the Early Christian and extending through the late Gothic. The course examines history, styles, cultural ideas, technology, religion, and politics and how art reflects and influences these human endeavors. (3 credit hours)
An in-depth study in art history from the 15th through the 17th centuries. The course examines history, styles, cultural ideas, technology, religion, and politics and how art reflects and influences these human endeavors. (3 credit hours)
An in-depth study in art history from the 18th and 19th centuries. The course examines history, styles, cultural ideas, technology, religion, and politics and how art reflects and influences these human endeavors. (3 credit hours)
A problem-based, thematic continuation of Painting II. Students concentrate on one medium or genre. Emphasis is placed on refining and expanding meaningful content. Students participate in a public end-of-term critique. (4 credit hours)
A problem-based, thematic continuation of Photography 2. Possible topics include analog darkroom techniques, alternative printing processes, and lighting. Students concentrate on one medium or genre. Emphasis is placed on refining and expanding meaningful content. (4 credit hours)
A problem based thematic continuation of Ceramics 2. Emphasis is placed on refining and developing meaningful content. Students explore advanced techniques in clay manipulation, surface development, and firing methods. Students will focus on one particular forming method in hand- building, wheel throwing, or press-molding. Studio work is augmented by demonstrations, digital presentations, critiques, and ongoing dialogue. Students will also gain a solid understanding in ceramic art history. (4 credit hours)
Opportunities are available in a variety of settings such as commercial firms, advertising agencies, non-profit agencies, or studios of professional artists. For each credit hour granted students are expected to be involved in at least 45 hours of approved activity. The duration should normally occur over a minimum of three weeks. (0 to 15 credit hours)
The Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two-course sequence, ART 351 and ART 352. The courses involve individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. (3 credit hours each).
The Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two-course sequence, ART 351 and ART 352. The courses involve individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. (3 credit hours each).
Six additional courses in 24 studio art or design A minimum of 12 credit hours must be taken in a single area of concentration selected from painting and drawing, photography, or ceramics. None of the required courses listed above may count toward this studio requirement. Students are required to prepare and present to the public a portfolio of their work.
Individual, advanced study in one of the following areas: drawing, painting, ceramics, or photography. Taken after three semesters study in a particular area. (3 credit hours)