Art Courses
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ART 1103 Drawing Basics
Theory and practice in basic skills of drawing and principles of perspective in representing three-dimensional spaces.
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
ART 1113 Design Basics
Fall
A study of the elements and principles of design, including static designs, rhythmic designs, and contemporary design.
Credits: 3
A study of the elements and principles of design, including static designs, rhythmic designs, and contemporary design.
Credits: 3
ART 1123 Color Theory
Spring
A continuation of the study of the elements and principles of design with emphasis on color.
Credits: 3
A continuation of the study of the elements and principles of design with emphasis on color.
Credits: 3
ART 1133 Three-Dimensional Design
Spring
A continuation of the study of the elements and principles of design in the three-dimensional form.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 1113 and ART 1123. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 3
A continuation of the study of the elements and principles of design in the three-dimensional form.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 1113 and ART 1123. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 3
ART 1999 Topics in Art
On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Art. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
A lower level course in a selected area of Art. Not for independent study.
Credits: 1 to 4
ART 2033 Photography
Basic mechanics of photography: use of the camera, photo composition, picture taking, film developing, print processing. Student is required to own or purchase an appropriate camera. Additional fee required.
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
ART 2059 Stained Glass
Fall
A basic studio experience in the design and production of stained glass art. Instruction will be given in the use of design, pattern making, glass cutting and fitting. Leading and/or copper foil methods will be used. Projects will be decided in cooperation with the instructor. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
A basic studio experience in the design and production of stained glass art. Instruction will be given in the use of design, pattern making, glass cutting and fitting. Leading and/or copper foil methods will be used. Projects will be decided in cooperation with the instructor. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 2079 Calligraphy
Fall
An introduction to pen lettering, including traditional Roman alphabets and the historic manuscript styles. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
An introduction to pen lettering, including traditional Roman alphabets and the historic manuscript styles. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 2113 Historical Survey of Art I
Fall
The study of the history and development of Western art and music from the pre-historic through the Gothic. Emphasis will be directed to the Greek, Roman, early Christian and Gothic. Attention will be given to the growth of iconography, media and styles in painting, sculpture, architecture and music. Major works and periods will be covered in order to develop aesthetic judgment and considerations of parallel trends in music.
Credits: 3
The study of the history and development of Western art and music from the pre-historic through the Gothic. Emphasis will be directed to the Greek, Roman, early Christian and Gothic. Attention will be given to the growth of iconography, media and styles in painting, sculpture, architecture and music. Major works and periods will be covered in order to develop aesthetic judgment and considerations of parallel trends in music.
Credits: 3
ART 2123 Historical Survey of Art II
Spring
The study of the history and development of Western art and music from the Renaissance period through the present. Emphasis will be directed to the Renaissance, Neo-Classical and Romantic, Realist and Impressionistic and Modern movements. Major works and periods with considerations of parallel trends in music will be covered in order to develop an aesthetic judgment about the influence of styles and media in painting, sculpture, architecture and music upon the 20th century.
Credits: 3
The study of the history and development of Western art and music from the Renaissance period through the present. Emphasis will be directed to the Renaissance, Neo-Classical and Romantic, Realist and Impressionistic and Modern movements. Major works and periods with considerations of parallel trends in music will be covered in order to develop an aesthetic judgment about the influence of styles and media in painting, sculpture, architecture and music upon the 20th century.
Credits: 3
ART 2133 Historical Survey of Art III
Spring
The study of the history and development of nonwestern art and music. Emphasis will be directed to the development, style and visual analysis of the arts in India, China, Japan and the Native arts of the Americas, Africa and the South Pacific. Major periods will be covered in order to discern and develop aesthetic judgment about the influences of those styles in the visual arts as well as parallel trends in music.
Credits: 3
The study of the history and development of nonwestern art and music. Emphasis will be directed to the development, style and visual analysis of the arts in India, China, Japan and the Native arts of the Americas, Africa and the South Pacific. Major periods will be covered in order to discern and develop aesthetic judgment about the influences of those styles in the visual arts as well as parallel trends in music.
Credits: 3
ART 2269 Fibers I
Basic techniques and understanding of fibers as an art medium. Experience given in off-loom and on-loom weaving. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 2319 Ceramics I
Basic techniques and understanding of clay as an art medium. Experience given in coil, slab, and other handbuilding techniques. Beginning instruction on the potter’s wheel. Instruction in glazing and firing techniques of stoneware and raku; application of clay body and glaze formulations. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 2339 Painting I
Spring
The composing of paintings, combining the expressive power of the elements and principles of design and the pictorial power of drawing. Exploration of the advantages and shortcomings of the various painting media.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 1103 or permission.
Credits: 2 to 3
The composing of paintings, combining the expressive power of the elements and principles of design and the pictorial power of drawing. Exploration of the advantages and shortcomings of the various painting media.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 1103 or permission.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 2343 Computer Graphics Design I
Fall
Introduction to the desktop computer as an artistic tool for typesetting, graphic design and illustration.
Credits: 3
Introduction to the desktop computer as an artistic tool for typesetting, graphic design and illustration.
Credits: 3
ART 2503 Figure Drawing
Fall
Studies in drawing with emphasis on the human figure, its skeletomuscular structure, configuration and movement. Drawing uses various approaches and media.
Credits: 3
Studies in drawing with emphasis on the human figure, its skeletomuscular structure, configuration and movement. Drawing uses various approaches and media.
Credits: 3
ART 2999 Independent Study in Art
Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
ART 3209 Visual Communications
Spring
A study of the use of art in the communications media through the use of design, layout skills, graphic symbols, and rendering. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
A study of the use of art in the communications media through the use of design, layout skills, graphic symbols, and rendering. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 3229 Printmaking I-Intaglio
Fall
Creative problems in printmaking with emphasis on composition in one of the intaglio methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
completion of 13 hours of basic art courses or permission. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
Creative problems in printmaking with emphasis on composition in one of the intaglio methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
completion of 13 hours of basic art courses or permission. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 3259 Printmaking I-Serigraphy
Spring
Creative problems in printmaking with emphasis on composition in one of the serigraphic methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
completion of 13 hours of basic art courses or permission. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
Creative problems in printmaking with emphasis on composition in one of the serigraphic methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
completion of 13 hours of basic art courses or permission. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 3269 Fibers II
Fall
Research and experimental work with individual choice of problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 2269. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
Research and experimental work with individual choice of problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 2269. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 3319 Ceramics II
Spring
Research in glazes and experimental work in ceramic design based on wheel-thrown and/or hand-built forms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 2319. May be repeated for five total credit hours. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
Research in glazes and experimental work in ceramic design based on wheel-thrown and/or hand-built forms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 2319. May be repeated for five total credit hours. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 3339 Painting II-Acrylic/Oil
Fall
Studio experience in the use of acrylic and/or oil in various techniques – traditional brush and knife painting and experiments in glazing, collage, and relief.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 2339. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
Studio experience in the use of acrylic and/or oil in various techniques – traditional brush and knife painting and experiments in glazing, collage, and relief.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 2339. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 3343 Computer Graphic Design II
Spring
Use of traditional and computer aided techniques for design and publication of printed communication, graphic design and illustration.
Credits: 3
Use of traditional and computer aided techniques for design and publication of printed communication, graphic design and illustration.
Credits: 3
ART 3433 Art and Culture in Latin America (ANTH 3433)
Spring
A survey of pre-Columbian, colonial, republican and 20th century art in Latin America, including a description of its social and cultural role.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FNAR 2063.
Credits: 3
A survey of pre-Columbian, colonial, republican and 20th century art in Latin America, including a description of its social and cultural role.
Prerequisites & Notes:
FNAR 2063.
Credits: 3
ART 3503 Drawing and Composition
Spring
Theory and practice in the skills of drawing, composition and portrayal of volumetric space, utilizing various drawing media to explore ideas of image making.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 1103 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Theory and practice in the skills of drawing, composition and portrayal of volumetric space, utilizing various drawing media to explore ideas of image making.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 1103 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ART 3779 Honors Contract
Arranged special study in art. Details of the project are to be determined in consultation with the faculty member and the Director of the Art Program. Additional fee if lab required
Credits: 38720
Credits: 38720
ART 3999 Cooperative Work Experience
A supervised and evaluated work experience designed to supplement academic training with on-the-job training relevant to the student’s career goals.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of Department Chairman.
Credits: 1 to 6
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of Department Chairman.
Credits: 1 to 6
ART 4229 Printmaking II-Intaglio
Spring
Advanced work in a medium studied in ART 3229 or elementary work in a different intaglio method.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3229. May be repeated for five total credit hours. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
Advanced work in a medium studied in ART 3229 or elementary work in a different intaglio method.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3229. May be repeated for five total credit hours. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 4259 Printmaking II-Serigraphy
Fall
Advanced work in serigraphy method studied in ART 3259 or elementary work in photo serigraphy methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3259. May be repeated for five total credit hours. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
Advanced work in serigraphy method studied in ART 3259 or elementary work in photo serigraphy methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3259. May be repeated for five total credit hours. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 4279 Watercolor Painting
Fall
Study of the techniques in using transparent watercolor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Art 1103 or permission. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
Study of the techniques in using transparent watercolor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Art 1103 or permission. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 4319 Ceramics III
Fall
Research and experimental work with individual choice of problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3319. May be repeated for five total credit hours. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
Research and experimental work with individual choice of problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3319. May be repeated for five total credit hours. A materials fee is charged.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 4329 Advanced Topics in Art
On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Art. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
An advanced course in a selected area of Art. Not for independent study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.
Credits: 1 to 4
ART 4339 Painting III-Acrylic/Oil
Spring
Advanced study and experience in student’s chosen medium and technique.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3339. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
Advanced study and experience in student’s chosen medium and technique.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3339. May be repeated for five total credit hours.
Credits: 2 to 3
ART 4503 Advanced Drawing
Fall
Advanced studies in drawing and composition. A continuation of the study and discipline of drawing with an emphasis on draftsmanship and personal statement in the finished medium.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3503 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Advanced studies in drawing and composition. A continuation of the study and discipline of drawing with an emphasis on draftsmanship and personal statement in the finished medium.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 3503 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ART 4771 Practicum/Senior Exhibition
Faculty-directed student activity in exhibition-related skills. This is the capstone experience in art and art education degrees. Students will be expected to document their exhibition, provide a catalog and/or statement of purpose and hang their exhibition.
Credits: 1
Credits: 1
ART 4999 Independent Study in Art
Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Art.
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion a 4999 Independent Study form.
Credits: 1 to 4
