Art

Courses

ART 100: ART APPRECIATION

Credits 3

This course is an introduction to the appreciation of art through an examination of the themes and purposes of art, the exploration of visual arts media and methods, and culturally significant works of art from the past and present. The course informs students about the language of art and its relevance in everyday life.

ART 113: DRAWING I

Credits 3

This course provides the opportunity to develop perceptional and technical skills in a variety of media. Emphasis is placed on communication through experimenting with composition, subject matter, and technique.

ART 114: DRAWING II

Credits 3

This course advances the students' drawing skills in various art media. Emphasis is placed on communication through experimentation, composition, technique, and personal expression.

ART 121: TWO-DIMENSIONAL COMPOSITION I

Credits 3

This course introduces the basic of concepts of two-dimensional design. Topics include the elements of art and principles of design with emphasis on the arrangements and relationships among them.

ART 127: THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPOSITION

Credits 3

This course introduces art materials and principles of design that acquaint the beginner with the fundamentals of three-dimensional art. Emphasis is placed on the use of art fundamentals and the creative exploration of materials in constructing three-dimensional art works.

ART 133: CERAMICS I

Credits 3

This course introduces methods of clay forming as a means of expression. Topics may include hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, construction, design, and the functional and aesthetic aspects of pottery. Upon completion, students should demonstrate through their work, a knowledge of the methods, as well as an understanding of the craftsmanship and aesthetics involved in ceramics.

ART 134: CERAMICS II

Credits 3

This course develops the methods of clay forming as a means of expression. Topics may include hand building, glazing, design and the functional and aesthetic aspects of pottery, although emphasis will be placed on the wheel throwing method. Upon completion, students should demonstrate improved craftsmanship and aesthetic quality in the production of pottery.

ART 175 : DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Credits 3

This course introduces students to digital imaging techniques. Emphasis is placed on the technical application of the camera, digital photographic lighting methods, and overall composition. Upon completion, students should be able to take digital images and understand the technical aspects of producing high-quality photos.

ART 180: INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN

Credits 3

This course is a general introduction to graphic design. Topics include history, processes, and production design. Upon completion, students should understand the concepts used to create media graphics.

ART 203: ART HISTORY I

Credits 3

This course covers the chronological and global development of different forms of visual art, such as sculpture, painting, and architecture. Emphasis is placed on art history from the ancient period through the Middle Ages.

ART 204: ART HISTORY II

Credits 3

ART 216: PRINTMAKING I

Credits 3

This course introduces various printmaking processes. Topics include relief, intaglio, serigraphy, or lithography and the creative process. Upon completion, students should have a basic understanding of the creative and technical problems associated with printmaking.

ART 217: PRINTMAKING II

Credits 3

This course provides the opportunity for the student to study a printmaking process beyond the introductory level. Emphasis is placed on creativity, composition, and technique in the communication of ideas through printmaking. Upon completion, students should demonstrate an understanding of the printmaking process as a creative tool for the expression of ideas.

ART 233: PAINTING I

Credits 3

This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental painting processes and materials. Topics include art fundamentals, color theory, and composition.

ART 234: PAINTING II

Credits 3

This course is designed to develop the student’s knowledge of the materials and procedures of painting beyond the introductory level. Emphasis is placed on the creative and technical problems associated with communicating through composition and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the application of the fundamentals of painting and the creative process to the communication of ideas.

ART 243: SCULPTURE I

Credits 3

This course provides a study of three-dimensional form by familiarizing students with sculpting media and techniques. Topics include the fundamentals of art, sculpting media with emphasis on the creative process. Upon completion, students should understand the fundamentals of art and three-dimensional form, as well as the various media and processes associated with sculpture.

ART 244: SCULPTURE II

Credits 3

This course is designed to sharpen skills in the media and processes of sculpture. Emphasis is placed on personal expression through three-dimensional form. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the fundamentals of art, their knowledge of form, and the sculptural processes to communicating ideas.

ART 253: GRAPHIC DESIGN I

Credits 3

This course is designed to introduce the study of visual communication through design. Emphasis is placed on the application of design principles to projects involving such skills as illustration, layout, typography and production technology. Upon completion, students should demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamentals of art and understanding of the relationship between materials, tools and visual communication.

ART 275: ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Credits 3

This course explores various uses of digital photography. Subjects may include studio, portrait, landscape and other areas of photography. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply the techniques necessary to produce professional photographs of a variety of subjects.