24 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.
A beginning drawing class open to students at all levels. Students will learn the basic techniques of drawing using a variety of dry media. Emphasis will be on developing creativity and individual styles. Students will be responsible for providing their own materials for out of class assignments. (Fall)
A studio class providing experience in painting oil or acrylic media on canvas or other surfaces. Emphasis will be on composition and individual creativity. (Fall)
Students learn and apply fundamentals of various software applications (such as Illustrator and Photoshop), web design, image editing, drawing and graphic animation.
An introduction to the wide range of styles, materials, and techniques in art with desired focus on appreciation. The course will investigate the flow of art and cultural ideas throughout western civilization. (Spring)
A continuation of Art 101, with increased difficulty in terms of complexity, content, and expectations. Students will experiment with advanced techniques of drawing using a variety of dry media. Emphasis will be on developing creativity and personal styles. Individual projects and independent studies will be assigned based on students’ interests and goals. Prerequisite: ART 101 (Spring)
A continuation of A 103 with an emphasis on the development of a particular theme explored throughout the course. Prerequisite: ART 103 (Spring)
An introduction to the printmaking process with emphasis on relief techniques, collography, and photomontage. Lab fee. (Fall, alternate years)
This course is an exploration of basic screen printing techniques with emphasis on preparing screen-process stencils, drawing fluid, color registration, and photo emulsion processes. Students will develop a series of single, and multiple colored- run edition prints. Students are encouraged to investigate their own interests using critical thinking through image making.
Students will be required to use recycled materials for their medium. The artworks created must be made from at least 70% recycled or reused materials. These works must be well crafted, with their “past lives” taken into consideration. (Spring, alternate years) 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 171 NDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
A fundamental, non-computer studio course designed to introduce students to the basic visual concepts necessary in creating graphic designs on a two-dimensional surface. Includes color theory and composition. (Spring, alternate years)
Students pursue topics of their choice in a variety of areas such as design, history, film, special medium, etc. or a specific medium under the guidance of the instructor. Each student will submit a proposal to the appropriate department and faculty member for approval prior to registering for the class. Prerequisites: 12 visual art credit hours. (Fall, Spring) ART 300 ART SINCE 1900 (3) Art styles and artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries will be studied. Four research papers will be written on individually chosen topics. (Spring, alternate years)
This course will examine the transformation possibilities inherent in books. Sketchbooks/ journals will be created (varying themes) with consideration given to the book’s shape, construction, and history. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in visual art. (Spring, alternate years)
Individual studio work concentrating on investigation in artistic medium, ideas, and format. Self, peer, and instructor’s evaluation of goals, artistic achievement, and defense of work. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in visual art. (Fall, Spring)
Individualized instruction in practical fine art studio operations aimed at enhancement of the student’s artistic production and quality craftsmanship. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in visual art. (Fall, Spring)
An overview and exploration of the principles of design common to both aesthetic and utilitarian objects. (Fall, alternate years)
Students will explore various “low-tech” methods of creating three-dimensional art including technique, form, and content in successful sculpture, both traditional and contemporary. (Fall, alternate years)
Art styles and artistis of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries will be studied including the examination of ethnic bias and colonial complicity of the contemporary art world. Artists from cultures sometimes ignored by the art market from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Australia will be explored. 172 2024-2025 Academic Catalog
A continuation of Intermediate Studio Methods with an advanced focus on the conceptualization of individual art projects. Prerequisite: ART 311 (Fall, Spring)
A continuation of Intermediate Studio Critique with individual studio space provided for developing advanced art projects in a medium of the student’s choice. Prerequisite:
Significant literary research on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. Review and evaluation include colloquy with departmental faculty and/or essay. Offered on demand as an independent study. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in visual art and permission of the instructor. (Spring, alternate years)
Practical experience in design, advertising, manufacturing, and other commercial applications. In settings both on and off campus the student will become familiar with the use of art to create a product or provide a service. Open to junior and senior level students only. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: 9 visual art credit hours and permission of the instructor. (Fall, Spring)
The preparation of a permanent portfolio of college level works of art and exhibition along with the artist’s statement of purpose of selected works for general public viewing. Prerequisites: Senior status and 21 visual art credit hours. (Fall)
Each graduating senior’s art work will be displayed in a public exhibition during the final month prior to graduation. Faculty reviews will be given to each artist, and a written statement concerning the body of work will be required of each student. 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 173 DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Source: Tennessee Wesleyan University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
