20 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 survey of the principles of aesthetics as applied to painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics and photography. Credit(s): 3
This course is a general introduction to the chronological development of art from paleolithic cave paintings to the present. It covers works in a wide array of media, such as painting, sculpture, architecture, prints and photography. Emphasizing significant stylistic movements in different societies, this class lays the groundwork for more advanced art history courses by introducing visual analysis and other interpretative tools. Students will also learn how the visual products of a culture relate to historical circumstances, societal values and shifting personal and collective identities. Credit(s): 3
Discussion of images and ideas, using slides of art works as subjects, tracing developments in Western art from Impressionism to the present. Credit(s): 3
An historical survey of American art from 1700 to the present. Credit(s): 3
This course will include an overview of historical, cultural, and contemporary applications of art making while allowing learners to use a variety of 2D and 3D mediums in experiential explorations and practice. Along with hands-on studio art experience, learners will engage in conversations which will frame artistic practice in local, national and global contexts. Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the language, processes and necessary skills to learn the elements and principles of design with a specific emphasis on color. Physical techniques to realize these issues, and the mental processes of perceiving, analyzing and conceptualizing, to solve visual problems will be taught. Students will experiment with color, space, form and the mitigating factors that influence perception. Credit(s): 3
This course emphasizes developing foundational drawing and painting skills using a variety of media. Students will compare, contrast and experiment with different mark-making materials, such as graphite, charcoal, watercolors, acrylics and oils. Students will explore visual relationships, apply linear perspective, organize two-dimensional compositions and begin to understand how to manipulate form, light, color and space. Students will work from direct observation of still life compositions, interior spaces, figurative models, and landscapes. Credit(s): 3
This course introduces concepts, materials and methods of using printmaking and mixed media applications to solve creative problems. Students are exposed to and experiment with a variety of media such as relief printing, monotype, screen printing, textiles, papermaking and/or multiples. Class sessions will comprise independent and collaborative printing, lectures, demonstrations, discussions and critiques. Students will be introduced to the work of artists and the historical and cultural tradition of printmaking and mixed media. Credit(s): 3
In this course students will develop foundational skills and techniques in sculpture and three-dimensional design. Students will be able to compare, contrast and experiment with using different sculptural media and approaches, such as clay, wire, wood, paper, recycled materials and assemblage. This course utilizes scale, connectivity and positive-negative space to explore creative expression through the form in space. Context and concept are also considered, as well as histories and practices relevant to contemporary sculpture. Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to the components that serve as fundamental principles in the field of design. The course will focus on the design process through creative thinking, form and image making, studying mediums and crafts and analyzing both your own work and others’ work. Students will work with both analog and digital tools to study, recognize and apply the basic elements of design both on a technical level and as an expressive tool for creative problem solving. Credit(s): 3
In this course, students will learn and apply design methods and iterative processes in various professional-level design projects. Image-creation and Typography are used to develop successful visual hierarchies in a wide range of projects. Students will practice broad research methods for identifying problems and concerns and learn how to use the grid as an organizational system and tool in creating compelling and ethical design solutions. Throughout the semester students will document their research, and explorations through a comprehensive process book. Credit(s): 3
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of art. Credit(s): 3
This course will explore special topics across a variety of media and themes within the field of visual art. This intermediate level course offers an exploration of specialized topics across diverse media within visual art practice. Emphasis is placed on developing technical proficiency and individual artistic voice through intensive studio practicum. Credit(s): 3
Exploration of brand identity systems and strategy. Students will learn an iterative design process to develop a comprehensive brand identity system. The developed brand identity will be cohesive across various media: Print, Web and Motion. Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with multimodal learning opportunities to present ideas and create compelling graphics for effective visual communication. This class will cover effective techniques for creating compelling digital illustrations and image manipulation to create visuals for a wide variety of projects. Students will work with a different illustrator programs as tools for visual expression. A self–inquiry as well as investigation of different visual communication techniques used in creative industries will equip students to tackle complex ideas and give a visual form to communicate with the audience. Students will learn the processes of content creation, proposal writing and harness technology for digital storytelling. Credit(s): 3
Selected upper-level topics in art history. Credit(s): 3
This advanced course offers an in-depth exploration of specialized topics across diverse media within visual art practice. Emphasis is placed on advancing technical proficiency, conceptual sophistication, and individual artistic voice through intensive studio practicum. Credit(s): 3
This course is a culminating experience in which students are expected to integrate, extend, critique and apply knowledge gained during their coursework through the development of a large-scale project and the polishing of their professional portfolio. Credit(s): 3
This course is geared towards students who are about to enter the job market or have a creative arts career. The course explores résumé building and portfolio development in addition to business considerations of a practicing visual artist. Topics include personal goal assessment, job applications, creating a marketing plan, operating as a freelancer; pricing your work; legal aspects for artists such as writing contracts; project and client management and much more. Refining a professional portfolio and building a portfolio website are emphasized. Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with work experience in industry. Students will use the skills and knowledge they acquired in the program to real-world applications. Credit(s): 3
Source: Shenandoah University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
