Art 100 Introduction to Design--3 hours
Examines the ideas needed to arrange
materials into organized visual composition, the interrelationship
of two-dimensional visual elements, and principles of organization.
Applies design understanding to practical problems. Includes visits
to professional designers. Makes use of computer and design software.
Recommended for the general student and for art and architecture majors.
Art 101 Introduction to Drawing--3 hours
Develops fundamental drawing skills
leading to mastery of graphic expression. Various media are explored
throughout the course and creative compositional approaches are investigated
toward the course’s end. Drawing as distinctive art form and
basis for other art forms and enrichment for the beginner. Recommended
for general as well as art students.
Art 102 Introduction to Ceramics--3 hours
Introduces creative clay work,
focusing on hand-building methods, wheel and glazing techniques, and
development of aesthetic sensitivity. For the general student, child
care, and art students.
Art 103 Introduction to Photography--3 hours
Emphasizes photography as a means
of expression and reflection. Covers technical theory, camera use,
basic elements of composition, and the processing, printing, and presentation
of black and white photography as well as use of Photoshop software.
Students must supply their own manually-controlled 35mm SLR camera,
film, and paper. Recommended for general as well as art students.
Art 104 Introduction to Painting--3 hours
Investigates oil painting techniques,
encourages personal expression through structured formats, introduces
color theory and poetic imagery, includes study excursions and field
trips to local painting shows. Experience in drawing is desirable,
but not required. Recommended for general as well as art students.
Offered alternate years.
Art 105 Introduction to Watercolor Painting--3 hours
Develops fundamental watercolor
painting skills through many studies on a variety of paper surfaces.
Color theory, drawing skill, and inventive composition will be developed
as skills progress. Course includes painting excursions and field
trips to painting shows. Experience in drawing is desirable, but not
required. Recommended for general as well as art students. Offered
alternate years.
Art 200 Introduction to Graphic Design--3 hours
Traces the history of classic
typeface design, design of graphic images, and composition. Relies
heavily on computer software including Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker,
and QuarkXPress, as well as HTML. Prerequisite: Art 100 or consent
of instructor.
Art 201 Drawing II--4 hours
More fully investigates the fundamental
graphic skills developed in Introduction to Drawing. Emphasis is placed
on drawing from the human form, experimenting with images and new
media, and developing strong visual compositions. Prerequisite: Art
101.
Art 202 Ceramics II--3 hours
Continues study of the process
of ceramic construction, particularly the use of the potter’s
wheel. Also covers mass production, glaze formation, kiln construction,
and firing techniques. Prerequisite: Art 102.
Art 204 Painting II--3 hours
A more systematic exploration
of color relationships, paint application, and accompanying oil media
are combined with a greater regard for development of inventive imagery
in this course. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Offered alternate
years.
Art 205 Introduction to Printmaking--3 hours
Investigates various types of
printmaking techniques including relief print, intaglio, screen, and
monotype. Traces the printmaking processes and teaches the proper
care of fine art prints. Offered alternate years. Recommended background:
Art 101.