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Department of Art, Design, and Theatre

Course Descriptions

Art (ART)

ART-1100 Introduction to Art

–Fa

3 hours

Introduction to visual vocabulary and the understanding of

visual communication: form, line, space, color, texture, and

movement. Development of visual awareness and analytical

thinking in response to works of art, use of media, and techniques

and the application of design principles.

ART-1110 Drawing Foundations

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

Investigation of the visual language used in drawing. Students

work with concepts of point, line, and plane definition to develop

an awareness of the elements used to indicate form in a variety of

media. (Fee: $100)

ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

An exploration of the visual elements and concepts of design

utilizing a variety of media.

Prerequisite: ART-1100 Introduction to

Art.

(Fee: $75)

ART-2110 Intermediate Drawing

–Sp

3 hours

Further exploration of form, space, and mark making through

a variety of drawing media. Particular attention will be given

to the figure, as well as observing and rendering perspective.

Prerequisite: ART-1110 Drawing Foundations; ART-1230 Two-

Dimensional Design.

(Fee: $100)

ART-2130 Painting Foundations

–Fa

3 hours

An introduction to oil painting, emphasizing the perception and

use of light and color in accurately representing form and space.

Prerequisites: ART-1110 Drawing Foundations; ART-1230 Two-

Dimensional Design.

(Fee: $150)

ART-2160 Sculpture Foundations

–Sp

3 hours

An exploration of basic studio sculpting including additive and

subtractive methods in a variety of media: carving, modeling,

casting, and assemblage.

Prerequisites: ART-1230 Two-

Dimensional Design; ART-2230 Three-Dimensional Design.

(Fee:

$300)

ART-2170 Printmaking Foundations

–Fa

3 hours

An introduction to intaglio and relief printmaking processes.

Prerequisites: ART-2110 Intermediate Drawing.

(Fee: $250)

ART-2230 Three-Dimensional Design

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

Application of principles of design and visual organization

with emphasis on volume, mass, and rendering forms in space.

Prerequisite: ART-1100 Introduction to Art,ART-1110 Drawing

Foundations; ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design.

(Fee: $175)

ART-2250 Creative Photography

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

Students will learn and apply technical knowledge and

compositional techniques necessary to produce creative, quality

digital photographs. Additionally, students will gain historical and

contemporary knowledge, skills, and appreciation of photography

as a medium for artistic expression visual communication.

Students must provide a digital point-n-shoot camera or DSLR

camera. A tripod is recommended. (Fee: $50)

ART-3110 Advanced Drawing

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

This course allows the studio art major an opportunity to

explore a particular studio discipline or may be a continuation of

work completed in previous studio courses, allowing the student

a concentration in that particular discipline.

Prerequisites: ART-

1110 Drawing Foundtions; ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design;

ART-2110 Intermediate Drawing.

Repeatable up to one time. (Fee:

$100)

ART-3130 Intermediate Painting

–Sp

3 hours

Study of the principles of composition, value, pattern, tone,

mood, and color theories. Emphasis is placed on the creative

process from concept to finished art. Imaginative and individual

responses of the student increase throughout the course.

Prerequisite: ART-2130 Painting Foundations.

(Fee: $150)

ART-3150 Ceramics

–Sp

3 hours

Provides an introduction to clay from construction to finished

fired pieces. Students will build forms using basic hand-building

techniques and the potter’s wheel. Surface decoration will be

emphasized using color, texture, and glazes. (Fee: $175)

ART-3160 Intermediate Sculpture

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

Beyond the additive (modeling) and subtractive (carving)

processes of Sculpture Foundations, Intermidate Sculpture

introduces the indirect process of casting sculptures in multiples.

For this class, the cast material may be clay slip, wax, liquid stone,

concrete, bronze, aluminum, or resin. Intermediate Sculpture

introduces the human figure as a subject for modeling anc casting.

Prerequisite: ART-2160 Sculpture Foundations.

(Fee: $300)

ART-3170 Intermediate Printmaking

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

Building upon the relief and intaglio processes, the student

will add the processes of serigraphy (screen printing) and

lithography. Subsequently, the student will concentrate on one of

the four printing processes. The upper-level printmaking student

is encouraged to combine printing techniques and create images

of greater size with an emphasis on artistic statement. The proper

matting and presentation of the print is included in this course.

Instruction will consist of demonstrations, audio-visual lectures,

and group and individual critiques.

Prerequisites: ART-2110

Intermediate Drawing; ART-2170 Printmaking Foundations.

(Fee:

$250)

ART-3230 Watercolor

–Sp

3 hours

A location painting watercolor course for students who have

had drawing instruction and who have a basic understanding of

composition and color theory.

Prerequisites: ART-1110 Drawing

Foundations; ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design; or by portfolio.

(Fee: $180)

ART-3250 Studio Photography

–Fa

3 hours

Students will learn to control and manipulate various aspects

and qualities of light in a photographic studio environment to

create and implement lighting solutions for various commercial,

fine art, and creative digital photography projects. Additional

expenses for materials and services beyond the course fee are

required for successful completion of this course — students

should plan and budget accordingly.

Prerequisites: ART-2250

Creative Photography and declared digital photography minor or

permission of instructor.

(Fee: $200)

ART-3310 Art History I

–Fa

3 hours

Survey of the development of western art and architecture from

the ancient world through the early renaissance.

ART-3320 Art History II

–Sp

3 hours

Survey of the development of western painting, architecture,

sculpture, and the graphic arts from the early renaissance through

impressionism at the end of the 19th century.

Prerequisite: ART-

3310 Art History I.

ART-4130 Advanced Painting

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

Building upon Painting Foundations and Intermediate Painting,

Advanced Painting allows for further exploration and focus as

students develop a mature, exhibitable body of work. Student and

professor will define course projects based on abilities and interest

of the student.

Prerequisites: ART-2130 Painting Foundations; ART-

3130 Intermediate Painting.

Repeatable up to one time.

ART-4150 Advanced Ceramics

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

This course enables the student to expand the hand building

and wheel thrown techniques of ART-3150 Ceramics. The upper

level ceramics student is encouraged to develop expertise in

ceramic methods of building, throwing, and decoration while

developing personal artistic statements.

Prerequisites: ART-2230

Three-Dimensional Design; ART-3150 Ceramics.

(Fee: $175)

Repeatable up to two times.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

ART-1100 – ART-4150