Visual Art department, Plan of study for an art degree
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. Explores various media throughout the course and investigates creative compositional approaches 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 115 Web Technologies for the Designer . . . . . 1 hour
Provides an introduction to web authoring and image-editing software and to pixel- and vector-based animation.
Art 200 Introduction to Graphic Design . . . . . 3 hours
Traces the history of classic typeface design, design of graphic images, and composition. Relies heavily on HTML and computer software including Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, and QuarkXPress. 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.
Art 215 Color Theory and Practice . . . . . 3 hours
Concentrates on color as two-dimensional design. Students create two-dimensional designs to help them understand design/composition and the nature of color, the most complex, relative and difficult component of the visual arts. Both theory and practical application with be studied.