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ART 100 Art Appreciation (3 cr, IR)
Introduces art from prehistoric times to the present day. Describes architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting techniques.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of Western civilization to the present.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of Western civilization to the present.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
ART 121 Drawing I (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone, and composition as applied to still life, landscape, and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash, and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 122 Drawing II (4 cr, Sp)
Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone, and composition as applied to still life, landscape, and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash, and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 125 Introduction to Painting (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Introduces study of color, composition, and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Explores the concepts of two- and three-dimensional design and color. May include field trips as required.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 132 Fundamentals of Design II (4 cr, Sp/Su)
Explores the concepts of two- and three-dimensional design and color. May include field trips as required.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 135 Visual Communications (4 cr, F)
Studies intermediate design concepts applicable to all fields of communication arts.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART 131.
ART 138 Figure Drawing I (4 cr, F)
Develops drawing skills for beginning and experienced students. Explores a broad range of drawing problems dealing with the human figure in costume using various media and techniques.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 2-4 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 121 or divisional approval.
ART 153 Ceramics I (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Presents problems in the design and production of functional and nonfunctional ceramic works. Includes hand building, the potter's wheel, and clays and glazes.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 154 Ceramics II (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Presents problems in the design and production of functional and nonfunctional ceramic works. Includes hand building, the potter's wheel, and clays and glazes.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 180 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Provides a working introduction to computer based electronic technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore the creative potential of the new electronic media environment.
Lecture 2 hours. Lab 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
ART 216 Masters of the Renaissance (3 cr, IR)
Studies the background of the Art of the Italian Renaissance by examining the artistic, social, and historical climate. Focuses on the leading artists and architects of the period from Giotto (early 14th century) to Veronese (late 16th century) to understand both general and individual stylistic developments.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
ART 221 Drawing III (4 cr, IR)
Introduces advanced concepts and techniques of drawing as applied to the figure, still life, and landscape. Gives additional instruction in composition, modeling, space, and perspective. Encourages individual approaches to drawing.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 222 Drawing IV (4 cr, IR)
Introduces advanced concepts and techniques of drawing as applied to the figure, still life, and landscape. Gives additional instruction in composition, modeling, space, and perspective. Encourages individual approaches to drawing.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 231 Sculpture I (4 cr, F/Sp)
Introduces sculptural concepts and methods of production in traditional and contemporary media. Includes clay, plaster, wood, stone, metal, plastics, and terra cotta. May include field trips.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 131.
ART 232 Sculpture I (4 cr, IR)
Introduces sculptural concepts and methods of production in traditional and contemporary media. Includes clay, plaster, wood, stone, metal, plastics, and terra cotta. May include field trips.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 131.
ART 235 Functional Ceramics (4 cr, F)
Explores the design and production of functional ceramics, including hand building and use of the wheel.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 154 or division approval.
ART 236 Sculptural Ceramics (4 cr, Sp)
Explores the design and production of sculptural ceramics, including hand building and use of the wheel.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 154 or division approval.
ART 238 Figure Drawing II (4 cr, Sp)
Develops drawing skills for beginning and experienced students. Explores a broad range of drawing problems dealing with the human figure in costume using various media and techniques.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 121 or divisional approval.
ART 241 Painting II (4 cr, F/Sp)
Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 242 Painting II (4 cr, Sp)
Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
ART 243 Watercolor II (4 cr, F)
Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique, and value.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 125 or division approval.
ART 244 Watercolor II (4 cr, IR)
Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique, and value.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 4 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 125 or division approval.
ART 251 Communication Design II (3 cr, F)
Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc. Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 2-4 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART 131 and ART 180.
ART 252 Communication Design II (3 cr, IR)
Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc. Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 2-4 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART 131 and ART 180.
ART 253 Design III (4 cr, IR)
Applies basic design concepts to complex problems. Introduces related research as appropriate. May include field trips.
Prerequisite: ART 132 or instructor permission.
ART 254 Design IV (4 cr, IR)
Applies basic design concepts to complex problems. Introduces related research as appropriate. May include field trips.
Prerequisite: ART 132 or instructor permission.
ART 259 Landscape Painting (3 cr, Sp)
Provides a comprehensive study of the techniques and approaches to the subject of landscape painting from the historic and current perspective.
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite: ART 122.
Studio 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
ART 271 Printmaking I (3 cr, F)
Introduces the student to the full range of printmaking techniques. Includes woodcuts, silkscreen, etching, and lithography. Provides historical perspective on printmaking.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
ART 272 Printmaking II (3 cr, IR)
Introduces the student to the full range of printmaking techniques. Includes woodcuts, silkscreen, etching, and lithography. Provides historical perspective on printmaking.
Lecture 2 hours.
Studio instruction 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
ART 283 Computer Graphics I (3 cr, F/Sp)
Utilizes microcomputers and software to produce computer graphics. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects that reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use.
Lecture 1-2 hours.
Studio instruction 3-4 hours.
Total 5-6 hours per week.
ART 284 Computer Graphics II (3 cr, Sp)
Utilizes microcomputers and software to produce computer graphics. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects that reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use.
Lecture 1-2 hours.
Studio instruction 3-4 hours.
Total 5-6 hours per week.

