26 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 101Two-Dimensional Design & Drawing4
[QR] Two-Dimensional Design is an introduction to the basic language of art and design on a flat plane. Problems/projects are organizational, conceptual and thought provoking to challenge and introduce the basic elements and principles of art. It is the intent of this studio experience to establish a disciplined, efficient and practical use of art tools and materials. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Quantitative Reasoning [QR] requirement.
[QR] The Color Course is a foundation course emphasizing the hue, value, and saturation of color and the application of that knowledge to the visual arts. This course emphasizes deliberate and clear presentation for maximum effect. This course is open to all curious students and does not rely upon representational drawing skills. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Quantitative Reasoning [QR] requirement.
[QR] Ceramics is a studio course introducing the fundamentals of clay as an expressive material. It is a beginning studio addressing hand-building techniques including pinch, coil and slab and introduces traditional wheel throwing to expand sensitivity to ceramics material, history, and techniques. This studio experience also introduces glazing and kiln firing applicable to contemporary and sculptural concepts. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Quantitative Reasoning [QR] requirement.
[HFA] This is an introduction to Adobe Photoshop, which is the cross-industry standard software for editing raster-based images. They will work from a variety of sources including stock images, scans, personal images and their own unique in system compositions. Students will be introduced to the techniques of creating, editing and processing images in the Photoshop environment and organizational skills within Adobe Bridge. Connections to analogue studio techniques will be introduced, including visits to the chemical process photography lab. This is not a photography course and students are not required to purchase a camera. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the History, Humanities & Fine Arts [HFA] requirement.
[QR] A studio course designed as an introduction to both digital and chemical process photography. Attention to technical aspects including exposure settings, cameras types, storage media, as well as digital and analogue darkroom techniques. Special emphasis is placed on photography as an art form. Students must provide a 35 mm camera, with a manually adjustable shutter and aperture, all other materials and digital tools will be provided. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Quantitative Reasoning [QR] requirement.
[HFA] This is an introduction to the computer as an art-making tool. Included are introductions to computer illustration, graphic design, commercial art, image manipulation and related topics. The course emphasizes creativity, composition, and aesthetic quality. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Humanities, History & Fine Arts [HFA] requirement.
Introducing traditional painting practice through color exercise and still life. The goal of the course is to allow students to develop their aesthetic and technical skills with projects that challenge their level of ability. There will be specific attention given toward painting materials and the application of techniques to create form in deliberate and creative compositions. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
ART 101 or ART 130 . Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
ART 232User Interface and Experience Design4
[HFA] Students engage in a studio experience focused on planning and producing visually driven content for apps, social media, websites and more. Emphasis is placed on the creative use of programs such as Adobe XD, Adobe Spark, and other interface software. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the History, Humanities & Fine Arts [HRA] requirement.
ART 222 - Basic Computer Graphics . Course Session Cycle: Spring Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
ART 242Introduction to Sculpture & Fabrication4
[HFA] This course offers a broad exploration of the tools, materials and methods of three dimensional art production. Students will be introduced to additive processes such as clay modeling and welding, and subtractive processes like stone and wood carving. Students will take a hands on journey through assorted media and their applications for both the art industry and beyond. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the History, Humanities & Fine Arts [HRA] requirement.
[HFA] This studio course is an in-depth introduction of three-dimensional form and sculptural concepts, using ceramic materials. Students develop a more advanced commitment to clay and contemporary practitioners and artists while reflecting upon the history and techniques of the medium. Students expand their sensitivity to ceramics material, history, and glazing techniques. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the History, Humanities & Fine Arts [HRA] requirement.
Designed for photographers who wish to expand their knowledge of printing. Students develop conceptual approaches to image-making, cultivate an understanding of the relationship of photography to culture and learn to speak critically of their own and others work. Students participate in critical and theoretical reading, study of significant historic and contemporary photographers, lectures and discussions in a seminar setting. Students must provide a 35 mm camera, with a manually adjustable shutter and aperture, all other materials and digital tools will be provided. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
This is an art history survey of western art including periods of Prehistoric/ancient time, Classical Greek and Roman, Gothic Renaissance with particular emphasis on the major artists representing artistic movements and styles influenced by the political, social, and cultural trends of each era. 3 Credit(s).
Students study art history from the Renaissance on through current trends in contemporary artistic movements. This course will place specific emphasis on major developments in artistic creation while acknowledging the political, social, and cultural trends that influenced the art of those times. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
A studio course involving the study and practice of conceptual and technical approaches to graphic design for print reproduction. Emphasis is placed on the use of type, spot color, line art, and continuous tone images in the preparation of digital designs, layouts, and comprehensive mechanicals. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
[HFA] A course for any student interested in children’s art. Students explore and experiment with various art materials and techniques that are appropriate for different age levels. Students study the developmental stages of children and their aesthetic awareness and artistic growth. The elements and principles of art are introduced. Students become acquainted with studio management including a practical knowledge of supplies and equipment. This course is especially recommended for students majoring in Art, Psychology, Recreation Leadership, Physical Education, Liberal Arts, or minoring in Teacher Education. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the History, Humanities & Fine Arts [HRA] requirement.
This course is a survey of the major art movements of modernist and avant-garde painting and sculpture from the mid-nineteenth through the twentieth century. There will be particular emphasis on the major artists representing artistic movements and styles influenced by the political, social, and cultural trends of each decade. 3 Credit(s). Meets Fine Arts Requirement.
This course provides flexibility to the art curriculum by focusing on a timely topic of special interest that is not addressed in the regularly scheduled course offerings. Special Topics courses will provide students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the art world through in-depth study of narrowly defined topics. A student may repeat the course for credit only if the topics offered are different. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
[HFA] This course offers intensive explorations of digital tools, typography, editorial structure, design, ideograms and image-making necessary for professional creative work. More advanced usage of software applications including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Spark and InDesign are the tools of this course. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the History, Humanities & Fine Arts [HRA] requirement
ART 222 - Basic Computer Graphics Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
ART 342Intermediate Studio Practice4
A continuing exploration of both 2D and 3D media, this course offers the opportunity for students to expand on their understanding of the tools, materials and methods of art production. Students will be able to try new media as well as explore in more depth media introduced in prerequisite courses.. Students will take a hands on journey through assorted media and their applications for both the art industry and beyond. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
ART 242 - Introduction to Sculpture & Fabrication Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
ART 406Advanced Ceramics4
Studio practice in forming, firing and glazing sculptural ceramics and pottery. Individual instruction is emphasized and individual interpretations are encouraged. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
Designed for photographers who wish to hone their skills in a specific digital or analogue discipline path. They will expand their knowledge of conceptual principals in photography and correlate this with their media choice. Students further develop their conceptual language in image-making, by participating in presentations, shows and competitions in the community. Students will participate in discussions regarding their conceptual ideas and their chosen media. Those following the analogue path must provide a 35 mm camera with a manually adjustable shutter and aperture. It is advised that those following a digital path should invest in their own DSLR camera before taking this course. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
[HFA] This course offers the opportunity for advanced application of their understanding of the tools, materials and methods of art production. Students will explore in more depth the media types applicable to their focus area of study. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
ART 222 - Basic Computer Graphics or ART 242 - Introduction to Sculpture & Fabrication Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
ART 450Advanced Studio Problems4
A course to provide students with the opportunity to explore intensive media application through assigned research and exploration concentrating on personal development in a selected studio area. This course is repeatable if topics are different. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
Completion of appropriate lower-level courses and permission of the instructor. Course Session Cycle: Upon Request
ART 497Senior Studio4
All senior art majors are required to present an exhibition of their work during their senior year. The Senior Studio challenges the art major to demonstrate their personal creative development and professional artistic competence in the production of a body of work developed in coursework over their college experience. The experience includes developing an individualized theme, with personal commitment, as well as a researched written thesis. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
All senior art majors will be required to produce a body of artworks representing advanced studio practice with commitment toward creative growth and development. Up to one third of the work presented may represent studio accomplishments during the sophomore and junior years of study. The remainder of work is in the Senior Studio over the course of the senior year. Students may submit as many works as they desire; however, the jury of art faculty are the final arbiters of the range and content of the exhibition. Senior art students are required to promote and publicize their own exhibit, be involved in the design of a show-card, and present their art professionally for exhibition. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 8 Contact Hour(s).
The internship in art offers opportunities for practical experiences in an off-campus art-related work situation or service activity. Students are carefully supervised in internships designed to provide preprofessional experience in areas related to academic coursework and career choice of the individual intern. To qualify for internships, students must meet specific departmental guidelines and requirements outlined in the Internship Handbook. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 240 Service Hour(s).
