ART-3140 Intermediate Ceramics–Fa, Sp 3 hours In this course students will expand and refine existing handbuilding and/or wheel-throwing techniques. In addition to developing a deeper and broader set of technical skills, students will develop their ideas and learn to articulate them through clay. Students will demonstrate comfort and proficiency in the operation of the ceramics studio equipment and in the physical processes of building, glazing and firing clay. Prerequisites: ART-2140 Ceramics Foundations. (Fee: $175). ART-3160 Intermediate Sculpture–Fa 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 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. Prerequisite: 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: ART3310 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; ART3130 Intermediate Painting. Repeatable up to two times. ART-4140 Advanced Ceramics–Sp 3 hours In this course, students will develop expertise in ceramic methods of hand-building and/or wheel-throwing, with an emphasis on perfecting the skill sets already developed. Additionally, students will establish personal artistic statements manifested through a conceptually unified body of work expressed in clay. Prerequisites: ART-2140 Ceramics Foundations; ART-3140 Intermediate Ceramics. Repeatable up to two times. (Fee:$175) ART-4160 Advanced Sculpture–Fa, Sp 3 hours Building on Sculpture Foundations and Intermediate Sculpture, Advanced Sculpture allows for further exploration and focus as students develop a mature, quality body of work. The professor will define course projects based on abilities and interest of the student. Prerequisite: ART-3160 Intermediate Sculpture. (Fee: $300) Repeatable up to two times. ART-4170 Advanced Printmaking–Fa, Sp 3 hours This printmaking course is for the advanced student who is completing a concentration in printmaking. By allowing the student to specialize in a particular technical process, this course focuses on presenting a unified body of prints reflecting a personal style and deeper thinking in preparation for the student’s senior exhibition. This course encourages experimentation with the synthesis of analog digital technologies while maintaining traditional value for achieving the consistent multiple image. Prerequisites: ART-2170 Printmaking Foundations; ART-3170 Intermediate Printmaking. Repeatable up to two times (Fee: $300) ART-4300 Art Exhibition–Sp 3 hours Designed to provide the student a hands-on experience in mounting an art exhibition. Topics include archival matting and framing, lighting, and hanging techniques, as well as publicity and signage. Studio work is a requirement to balance a portfolio of work for a senior exhibition. Capstone course. Prerequisite: Senior studio art major status. (Fee: $50) ART-4400 20th Century Art–Sp 3 hours Investigation of the development of 20th century art history from Post-Impressionism to the present. Particular attention to the underlying worldviews and changes in media. Classroom lectures are supplemented with student research, critique, and museum studies. (odd years) ART-4440 Installation Art–Fa 3 hours Survey of Installation Art, culminating in student directed projects, executed on and off campus. Prerequisite: ART-4400 20th Century Art recommended. (Fee: $125) (even years) ART-4900 Studio Art Internship–Fa, Sp, Su 0–6 hours The studio art internship will give the student an opportunity to gain hands-on, experiential learning with professionals in the studio art field. This experience will provide students firsthand exposure and insights into professional and practical work, industry attitudes and approaches, and career path options within the field. Students will learn from and work with experienced artists, participate in art-related settings, and gain insights for establishing goals for an artistic career. Credit/no credit. ART-4980 Special Topics in Art–Fa, Sp, Su 1–3 hours This is a workshop for students who are interested in a collaborative studio learning experience in applied art. Applied areas offered include painting (watercolor, oil, acrylic), pottery, or photography. Rotation of course content will be determined by faculty schedules. In instances where Cedarville University faculty are acting as instructors in professional workshops held off-campus, Cedarville University students who participate and pay Cedarville tuition can earn elective credit. Actual contact hours would determine amount of credit granted. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (Fee: $75). ART-4990 Independent Study in Art–Fa, Sp, Su 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of art for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. (Fee: $60 per credit hour) 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 227 Course Descriptions ART-3140 – ART-4990
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