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ART 20623 ART HISTORY I (3)

Surveys visual arts from the Paleolithic Era through the European Proto-Renaissance. Practice of formalist and contextualist analysis by interpreting visual art from personal, historic and cultural/global perspectives. Prerequisite: ART 13023 Art Fundamentals.

ART 20723 ART HISTORY II (3)

Surveys visual arts from the European Renaissance to the Post-Modern Era. Practice of various forms of analysis by interpreting theories, schools, styles, Modernist and Post-Modern approaches. Prerequisite: ART 13023 Art Fundamentals.

ART 22023 DRAWING & COMPOSITION I (3)

Intermediate level drawing course. Covers drawing by observation and instution, expression through a variey of media and study of composition. Preparation of drawing portfolio required. Prerequisite: ART 13023 Art Fundamentals, previous drawing and sketching experience recommended.

ART 23023 DESIGN I (3)

Applies basic design concepts such as line, shape and color, acted on by principles such as harmony and contrast. Knowledge of psychology/perception, mechanical drawing and/or commercial art helpful. Prerequisite: ART 13023 Art Fundamentals.

ART 23423 GRAPHIC ART (3)

Intermediate level commercial art course. Studies and applies basic printmaking techniques. Prepares artwork for reproduction, design logos, symbol creation, commercial adaptation and development of computer-aided designs. Prerequisite: ART 13023 Art Fundamentals and previous commercial art experience or ART 23023 Design I.

ART 23523 PAINTING I (1)

Intermediate level painting course. Covers painting techniques using traditional media, such as watercolor, oil, tempera and acrylic. Develops expression of ideas, painting skills, studio discipline, and understanding of historic styles. Prerequisite: ART 13023 Art Fundamentals.

ART 23723 CERAMICS I (3)

Introduces working with clay through practice of wheel thrown and hand-building techniques to make vessels and sculpture. Introduces glazing and firing techniques. Prerequisite: ART 13023 Art Fundamentals.

ART 24000 COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3)

Learn to use computer technology to produce art. Paint/Painter 7.1 software used to produce works. Portfolio of work produced after introduction to tools and hands-on manipulation of software.