ART - Art

Introduces calligraphy.

Introduces watercolor.

Introduces photography.

Introduces cartooning.

Introduces illustration.

Introduces fibers.

Introduces collage.

Introduces crafts.

Introduction to the visual arts through careful observation, discussion and analysis. Students interpret significant works of art. Prerequisite to all upper level art classes.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn to use computer technology to produce art. Portfolio of work produced after introduction to tools and hands-on manipulation of software.

Provides art foundation to assist educators with establishing art curriculum for Pre K - Elementary.

Provides art foundation to assist educators establishing art curriculum for Middle School - Secondary.

Study of three-dimensional design concepts. Form and space created and acted on by using a variety of media such as paper, wood and clay to produce three-dimensional designs. Spans industrial and environmental design to sculpture in the fine arts tradition. Prerequisite: ART 23023 Design I.

Advanced painting/studio course. Encourages work in less traditional and more personal ways. Focuses on studio maintenance, individual stylistic and artistic growth, exhibition of works and ability to critique. Prerequisite: ART 23523 Painting I.

Intermediate level studio pottery course. Maintenance of studio space and production of works as part of a series or sequence as well as exploration of a variety of glazing and firing techniques. Prerequisite: ART 23723 Ceramics I.

Designed around special theories, practices or interests in the field by an individual or group of students.

Preparation of a portfolio(s) and/or exhibition of senior art students' works. Complete major works of art that represent particular focus in art. Secondary Art Methods and Studio Arts majors prepare a resource file and lesson plans, as well as exemplars for teaching art. Prerequisite: Students must have all other studio courses completed before registering for this course.