ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation. CIP 5007035126
An introduction to the visual arts. Explores the purposes and the processes of art through critical examination of historical and contemporary works. Students will gain an understanding of the formal properties of art, techniques of art making, and social, psychological and expressive uses of art. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A.
ARTS 1303 Art History Survey I. CIP 5007035226
A chronological examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and related visual arts from prehistoric times to the end of the middle ages. Students will gain an understanding of the impact on art from individuals, historical events, religious and philosophical concepts during various periods. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A.
ARTS 1304 Art History Survey II. CIP 5007035226
A chronological examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and related visual arts from the early Renaissance to the present. Students will gain an understanding of the impact on art from individuals, historical events, religious and philosophical concepts during various periods. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A.
ARTS 1311 Design I. CIP 5004015326
Introduction to the use of the elements of art and principles of design. Line, value, color, form, texture, shape, space, and principles of composition are studied. Basic instruction in a variety of techniques and materials. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
ARTS 1312 Design II. CIP 5004015326
Continuation of Design I, with instruction in three-dimensional concepts. (3 SCH, l lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 1316 Drawing I. CIP 5007055226
A beginning course investigating a variety of media, techniques, and subjects, including the fundamentals of line, shape, texture, space, and composition. Explores the theory and practice of expressive possibilities in drawing. (3 SCH, l lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
ARTS 1317 Drawing II. CIP 5007055226
Expansion of Drawing I, stressing the expressive and conceptual aspects of drawing in a variety of media and subject matter, including the human figure within a spatial environment. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 1316 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2311 Design III. CIP 5004015326
A further investigation into the problems of two-dimensional and three-dimensional form, with individual expression encouraged. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 1312 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2316 Painting I. CIP 5007085226
Basic instruction in the use of painting media with emphasis on color and composition. Students will complete a range of projects that explore painting techniques, formal elements of design, and individual expression. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: Approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2317 Painting II. CIP 5007085226
Continuation of Painting I, with individual expression encouraged. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2316 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2323 Drawing III. CIP 5007055326
Expansion of Drawing II, with continued instruction on structure and action of the human figure. Includes the use of mixed media, color theory, and design principles. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 1317 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2326 Sculpture I. CIP 5007095126
Exploration of ideas using sculpture media and techniques. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: Approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2333 Printmaking I. CIP 5007105126
Exploration of creative design and color through traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques including wood block, silkscreen and monoprints. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2334 Printmaking II. CIP 5007105126
Expansion of Printmaking I with continued instruction in creative design and color through traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques including wood blocks, silkscreen and monoprints. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2333 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2343 Studies in Contemporary Art. CIP 5007035330
A study of current concerns and practices in the visual arts. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 1316 or ARTS 2316 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2346 Ceramics I. CIP 5007115126
An introduction to basic ceramic processes. Students complete a range of projects that explore the creative and technical aspects of working with clay. Pinch, coil, slab, and wheel thrown methods will be introduced. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: Approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2347 Ceramics II. CIP 5007115126
Opportunities for specialization in ceramic processes. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2346 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2356 Photography I. CIP 5006055226
An introduction to the basics of black and white photography. Includes knowledge of camera equipment and operation techniques, and presentation skills. Students discuss composition, content and presentation through critiques and learn how to process film and print their own photographs. The course includes an introduction to the history of photography and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
ARTS 2357 Photography II. CIP 5006055226
Extends the students’ knowledge of black and white techniques and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2366 Watercolor I. CIP 5007085326
A studio course exploring techniques in water-based media with instruction in color and composition. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: Approval of the division chair.
ARTS 2367 Watercolor II. CIP 5007085326
A further investigation of water-based media with instruction in color and composition. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2366 or approval of the division chair.