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This course is designed to help the student find personal meaning in works
of art and develop a better understanding of the nature and validity of art.
Emphasis is on the diversity of form and content in original art work. Upon
completion, students should understand the fundamentals of art, the
materials used and have a basic overview of the history of art.
This course is designed as an introduction to the basic fundamentals of art.
Emphasis is placed on personal expression and an understanding of the
various art media. Upon completion, students should be able to express
creative ideas visually and become more aware of media and how it effects
communication.
PREREQUISITE: ART 103
This course provides the opportunity for students to work with media
problems beyond Introduction to Art I. Emphasis is placed on personal
expression and an understanding of various art materials and techniques.
Upon completion, students should improve their ability to express creative
ideas visually.
This course provides the opportunity to develop perceptional and technical
skills in a variety of media. Emphasis is placed on communication through
experimenting with composition, subject matter and technique. Upon
completion, students should demonstrate and apply the fundamentals of art
to various creative drawing projects.
PREREQUISITE: ART 113
This course advances the students’ drawing skills in various art media.
Emphasis is placed on communication through experimentation,
composition, technique and personal expression. Upon completion,
students should demonstrate creative drawing skills, the application of the
fundamentals of art, and the communication of personal thoughts and
feelings.
This course introduces methods of clay forming as a means of expression.
Topics may include hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, construction,
design, and the functional and aesthetic aspects of pottery. Upon
completion, students should demonstrate through their work, a knowledge
of the methods, as well as an understanding of the craftsmanship and
aesthetics involved in ceramics.
PREREQUISITE: ART 133
This course develops the methods of clay forming as a means of expression.
Topics may include hand building, glazing, design and the functional and
aesthetic aspects of pottery, although emphasis will be placed on the wheel
throwing method. Upon completion, students should demonstrate improved
craftsmanship and aesthetic quality in the production of pottery.
This course is an introduction to the art of photography. Emphasis is placed
on the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography with detailed
instruction in darkroom techniques. Upon completion, students should
understand the camera as a creative tool, understand the films, chemicals
and papers, and have a knowledge of composition and history.
PREREQUISITE: ART 173
This course advances the students’ technical and aesthetic knowledge of
photography beyond the introductory level. Emphasis is placed on
photographic composition and darkroom techniques as a means of
communication. Upon completion, students should demonstrate through
the photographic process his/her creative and communication skills.
This course covers the chronological development of different forms of art,
such as sculpture, painting, and architecture. Emphasis is placed on history
from the ancient period through the Renaissance. Upon completion,
students should be able to communicate a knowledge of time period and
chronological sequence including a knowledge of themes, styles and of the
impact of society on the arts.
This course covers a study of the chronological development of different
forms of art, such as sculpture, painting and architecture. Emphasis is
placed on history from the Baroque to the present. Upon completion,
students should be able to communicate a knowledge of time period and
chronological sequence including a knowledge of themes, styles and of the
impact of society on the arts.
PREREQUISITE: ART 113 or advisor approval.
This course introduces materials and techniques appropriate to painting on
paper with water-based medium. Emphasis is placed on developing the
technical skills and the expressive qualities of watercolor painting. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic proficiency in
handling the techniques of watercolor and how it can be used for personal
expression.
PREREQUISITE: ART 231
This course advances the skills and techniques of painting on paper using
water based medium. Emphasis is placed on exploring the creative uses of
watercolor and developing professional skills. Upon completion, students
should demonstrate and compile a body of original paintings that reflect a
personal awareness of the media’s potential.
PREREQUISITE: ART 113 or advisor approval.
This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental painting
processes and materials. Topics include art fundamentals, color theory, and
composition. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the
fundamentals of art and discuss various approaches to the media and the
creative processes associated with painting.
PREREQUISITE: ART 233
This course is designed to develop the student’s knowledge of the materials
and procedures of painting beyond the introductory level. Emphasis is
placed on the creative and technical problems associated with
communicating through composition and style. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate the application of the fundamentals of
painting and the creative process to the communication of ideas.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
This course is designed to enable the student to continue studio
experiences in greater depth. Topics are to be chosen by the student with
the approval of the advisor. Upon completion, the student should have a
greater expertise in a particular area of art.
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