Art

An introductory drawing course for beginning students including vocabulary and structural organization, various drawing media, subject matter, and techniques.

An introductory course for drawing the human form and figurative compositional studies from a posed model using various media, styles, and techniques.

A study and application of design elements and principles for spatial organization. Problem-solving will include studio experiences in two-dimensional forms.

This course is a guided investigation of introductory concepts and techniques in digital media. Students will familiarize themselves with the vocabulary necessary to verbalize their creative process and critical thinking. Students will familiarize themselves with various graphics programs, tools, and approaches to solving design problems by creating various digitally produced art projects.

A beginning class that focuses on designs formal structures. Students will be introduced to Adobe Design Software through a series of projects that utilize design fundamentals and introduce the concepts of creative problem-solving.

A course designed to introduce the photographic medium, history, and techniques as a craft and as an art form. Contemporary to traditional techniques will be explored. Students must furnish a camera under the specifications of the instructor.

An advanced drawing course emphasizing image development by compositional and structural analysis.

An introductory course in basic techniques of watercolor painting.

An introductory course in painting. Basic knowledge of various painting media, their techniques, and applications will be investigated.

A fundamental course focusing on issues of creating artworks in three-dimensional form. Various design studies and techniques will be explored.

A fundamental course in hand-built forms.

A fundamental course in throwing on the potter’s wheel. AR 210 recommended.

An introductory course in various craft techniques from historical to contemporary.

This course explores the key elements of visual communication and the relationship between text and image. Emphasis is placed on conceptual thinking, formal relationships, and audience. Assignments focus on typography, hierarchy, composition, and computer production skills.

An introductory course in art: its forms, elements, styles, and purposes and its history in relation to its total culture.

A chronological survey of the history of art from the prehistoric through the Gothic period-including the aesthetic, philosophical, political, religious, cultural, and social influences of each period on the art of that period.

A chronological survey of the history of art from the Renaissance through the Twentieth Century-including aesthetic, philosophical, political, social, religious, and cultural influences of each period on the art of that period.

This second course in painting allows individual development in design and painting techniques acquired in AR203. A choice of oil or acrylic will be made with the prior consent of instructor.

An introductory studio course in printmaking and the printing process.

This course is an advanced study of visual communication principles and their applications to more complex and comprehensive design solutions. The development of a cohesive design style is encouraged through a series of comprehensive cross-platform media projects.

A writing-intensive study of art from the 1970’s to present.

An advanced course in painting requiring the completion of a series of problems in structure, image, and idea.

An Upper-level drawing course emphasizing the development of each student’s personal style, media choice, imagery, and concepts.

Juniors and seniors may select up to nine (9) hours from the following areas: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Crafts, Ceramics, Photography, and Graphics. A course proposed by the student and approved by the instructor for the development of personal style, media, and source material.

NOTE: The following course numbers are to be used for the specific area of emphasis:

AR 470A Studio Problems - Photography
AR 470B Studio Problems - Painting
AR 470C Studio Problems - Printmaking
AR 470D Studio Problems - Graphic Design
AR 470E Studio Problems - Basketmaking
AR 470F Studio Problems - Dry Point
AR 470G Studio Problems - Silk-screen
AR 470H Studio Problems - Ceramics
AR 470I Studio Problems - Jewelry
AR 470J Studio Problems - Watercolor
AR 470K Studio Problems - Crafts
AR 470L Studio Problems - Monoprinting
AR 470M Studio Problems - Weaving
AR 470N Studio Problems - Drawing
AR 470P Studio Problems - Figure Drawing

An individually designed off-campus study, work, and/or research project under the joint supervision of an institutional sponsor and a faculty supervisor. The faculty supervisor and the student will develop a formal “Learning Agreement” which will consist of a course description, learning results, learning activities, learning documentation, and a learning evaluation. A student is expected to complete 125 hours or 250 hours for 3 semester hours or 6 semester hours of credit, respectively.

A writing intensive course requiring a thesis, publicity, poster, post card, digital record of senior production, a resume, and a senior exhibit. The Departmental exit exam will be administered during this class as a class requirement.