2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

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; ART-1110 Drawing Foundations (can be taken concurrently). (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 casting, additive (modeling and constructive), and subtractive methods (carving) in a variety of media. 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 This course will further expand on the materials and techniques learned in Sculpture Foundations. Students will define techniques and understanding of materials they have previously used with emphasis on developing a personal artistic voice. Student and professor may define new materials and techniques that will be introduced through class or individual projects based on student ability and interest. 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 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. 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 211 Course Descriptions ART-1100 – ART-4150 ART, DESIGN, AND THEATRE