ART 100 Studio 3 s.h.
A beginner’s course designed to introduce the student to a variety of basic art media and visual aesthetic principles. The course focuses on developing self-expression through the media of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, as well as evaluating art through class critiques. (Does not fulfill Fine Arts major requirements) Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 101 Art History I FA 3 s.h.
Introduction to the history of art. A survey of world painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. The course emphasizes stylistic developments and appreciation of human aesthetic achievements. Presentation combines lecture, text, and visual materials. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: A.
ART 102 Art History II SP 3 s.h.
A continuing introductory course to the History of Art. This course surveys world painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: None (ART 101 recommended). Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: A.
ART 103 Language of Visual Art 3 s.h.
This is a non-majors art appreciation course that covers the functioning and meaning of art in various forms and purposes. The course explores how and why the arts exist as human invention for sharing experience and how they are created. Such art forms as painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, crafts, and commercial art will be examined in this course. Does not fulfill Fine Arts major requirements. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: A.
ART 106 Survey of Non-Western Art History 3 s.h.
A survey course focusing on the cultural and historical heritage of selected Non-Western societies from the ancient world to the present day. Students will gain exposure to painting, sculpture, architecture and decorative arts, from a variety of cultures, including those of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, through multimedia presentations and lectures. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: O.
ART 115 Drawing I FA 3 s.h.
A preliminary course, which concentrates on development of the technical and creative skills necessary to make drawings as expressive visual language. Topics will include visual composition, line, value, gesture, volume and linear perspective. Drawings will be made from observed and non-observed subjects. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 116 Drawing II SP 3 s.h.
An exploration of drawing using a wider variety of media, with emphasis on creative personal expression. Topics include the development of expressive composition, content and technique, drawing from both nonobserved and observed subjects. Prerequisite: ART 115 or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 125 Painting I FA 3 s.h.
An introduction to painting with water-based acrylic paint, utilizing traditional and contemporary techniques. Topics to be covered will be visual composition, application techniques, material use, color theory, value and texture. An emphasis will be placed on seeking personal creative solutions through the exploration of a variety of techniques. Paintings will be made from observed and non-observed subjects. Prerequisite: None (ART 115 recommended). Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 150 Two-Dimensional Design FA 3 s.h.
An introduction to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. The course focuses on visual design as a language to be explored through aesthetic creative problems. Topics include organization, balance, contrast, rhythm, texture, visual movement, and color theory. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 160 Three-Dimensional Design SP 3 s.h.
An introduction to the elements and principles of three-dimensional design as they relate to art, architecture and product design. Form, space, balance, proportion, texture, color and function will be explored through a series of creative visual problems in which aesthetic solutions will be sought. The course will also focus on the evaluation and analysis of a designed form. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 175 Ceramics I FA 3 s.h.
A general course in pottery using a variety of forming techniques, including hand-building techniques, slab, wheel throwing, and ceramic sculpture. It covers concepts relating to clay, glazes, slips, aesthetic and functional form, and firing techniques. Students are required to furnish their own clay. Lab fee. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 200 Printmaking I FA 3 s.h.
An introduction to basic printmaking techniques. Topics include intaglio printmaking (etching and engraving), the relief print (woodcut and linoleum cut), mono and collograph printmaking. Students develop the conceptual and technical skills needed to produce original prints. The course stresses the development of appropriate attitudes towards quality, organization, and self-discipline, along with growth in creative expression. Prerequisite: ART 100 or ART 115. Hours of class per week: 4.
ART 225 Painting II SP 3 s.h.
A continuation of the exploration of aesthetic concepts, composition, techniques, and expressive methods used in painting. The course encourages individuals to further develop the technical skill and creativity in the medium of painting. Prerequisite: ART 125 or permission of the instructor. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 230 Watercolor Painting 3 s.h.
An introduction to watercolor painting focusing on basic concepts, techniques, and materials needed to produce creative works in a watercolor medium. The course emphasizes developing compositions through the use of expressive design elements such as movement, value, texture, balance, and color theory. It explores the creative process through a variety of visual problems derived from both observed and subjective sources. Prerequisite: None (ART 115 recommended). Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 240 Life Drawing 3 s.h.
Students will develop anatomical knowledge of the human figure while enhancing drawing techniques. Building upon basic drawing skills, this course will focus on observed perspective techniques, such as foreshortening and visual viewpoints, gesture studies, strengthening visual memory and drawing sequential action figures. Included will be application and analysis of compositional issues as well as an overview of mainstream figural concepts in contemporary art and illustration. Student will work with the human figure and explore how objective and subjective knowledge work together to create competent and creative images. Lab fee. Prerequisite: ART 115 or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 4.
ART 245 Introduction to Sculpture 3 s.h.
The study and exploration of the sculpture materials and techniques necessary to produce works of art in a three dimensional form. Basic techniques will include modeling, carving, casting, welding and wood fabrication methods. Sculpture will be made in a variety of materials and may include clay, stone, wood, metal and found materials. Forms will be created using both additive and subtractive processes. Topics will include: expressive use of form balance, rhythm, emphasis, texture and color. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: ART 160 or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
ART 275 Ceramics II SP 3 s.h.
Building upon basic skills learned in ART 275 this course is a further exploration of ceramic materials, processes and artistic creation in clay. Through studio problems students will deepen their understanding of the ceramic medium, both technically and expressively. Topics will include firing techniques, materials and tool usage, glaze formulation and historical and contemporary techniques. Prerequisite: ART 175 or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 4.
ART 295 Gallery Management FA-SP 3 s.h.
An introduction to the operation and management of a contemporary exhibition space. Practical experience will be gained through participation in planning, installing and coordinating a variety of exhibitions in the college’s gallery. These exhibitions will be part of the Gallery’s yearly exhibition schedule and will allow students to work with a variety of visiting artists and to curate exhibitions dealing with historical or other cultural subjects. Class projects and lecture demonstrations will be used to explain the theories and procedures of curatorial practices for museums and galleries. Topics will include: display principles, curatorial practices, public relations, management practices, exhibition preparation and maintenance. Three field trips will be taken during the semester. Prerequisites: ART 150; ART 160 highly recommended. Hours of class per week: 4.
ART 299 Fine Arts Seminar SP 3 s.h.
The course affords the student the opportunity to develop professional presentation and career skills for employment, college transfer, and exhibition opportunities. It focuses on the development of aesthetic judgment and familiarization with past and current art trends. Topics include portfolios, resumés, presentations, and business matters of concern to artists. Hours of class per week: 4.
