Art
See also Visual Communications.
ART101 Understanding Art
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Provides the tools to look at, think about, and communicate ideas about the visual arts. Focuses on purposes of art; subject/form/content; media and techniques; approaches to art (critical, historical, analytical, interpretive); and artists' intentions. Prerequisite: College-level writing skills. F, W, Sp, Su.
ART115 Basic Design
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Art 115, 116, 117 form a three-term introduction to the basic principles of design, visual perception, and organization of visual elements in works of art. Art 115 explores black and white two-dimensional design. F, W, Sp, Su.
ART116 Basic Design
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Art 115, 116, 117 form a three-term introduction the basic principles of design, visual perception, and organization of visual elements in works of art. Art 116 focuses on color and two-dimensional design. F, W, Sp, Su.
ART117 Basic Design
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Art 115, 116, 117 form a three-term introduction the basic principles of design, visual perception, and organization of visual elements in works of art. Art 117 studies three-dimensional design. Sp.
ART131 Introduction to Drawing 1
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides individualized instruction in practical drawing skills designed for the beginner. Introduces fundamental gesture, contour, and value approaches to drawing, utilizing a variety of monochromatic media. Offers lectures, demonstrations, and training in traditional methods of representing shape and space on a two-dimensional surface. F, W, Sp, Su
ART132 Introduction to Drawing 2
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Covers basic drawing skills of observation, selection, representation, perception and hand-eye-mind coordination. Emphasizes composition and the understanding of visual form, and introduces style as a means to personal expression. Prerequisite: ART131 or consent of instructor (based on portfolio review). W, Sp
ART133 Introduction to Drawing 3
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Continues training in skills of observation, selection, representation, perception, and hand-eye-mind coordination. Emphasizes composition and understanding drawing as a visual form of communication and expression. Prerequisite: ART132, or consent of instructor (based on portfolio review). W, Sp
ART154 Pottery 1-Handbuilding
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces handbuilding ceramic objects. Includes basic form and design considerations as well as pinch, coil, slab, press mold, decoration, and glazing techniques. F, W, Sp, Su
ART155 Pottery 2-Beginning Wheel Throwing
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces producing pottery using the potter's wheel. Emphasizes forming, trimming, decorating, glazing, and firing of projects, as well as visual and functional form considerations. F, W, Sp, Su
ART156 Pottery 3-Intermediate Techniques
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Expands on basic wheelthrowing skills through a series of intermediate projects. Includes producing and testing glazes, lidded containers, teapots, combined forms, altered forms, kiln theory and design, and alternative firing techniques. Prerequisite: ART154 and ART155, or consent of instructor. Sp
ART198A Independent Study
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. Prerequisite: By instructors consent.
ART198B Independent Studies
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. Prerequisite: By instructors consent.
ART198C Independent Studies
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. Prerequisite: By instructors consent.
ART198D Independent Studies
4 credit hours, 4 Lecture hours
By use of the college learning contact, provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. Prerequisite: By instructors consent.
ART199C Special Studies
0 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides an introduction and technical information on using a torch to model and shape hot glass. Prerequisite: Requires completion of at least one of the following studio art classes: ART244, 245, or 246; ART291, 292, or 293; ART154
ART199G1 Flameworking:Glass Bead Making
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Provides an introduction and technical information on using a torch to model and shape glass beads.
ART199H1 Ceramic Surface Decoration
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces ceramic surface decoration. Includes a variety of pre-fired processes and techniques to decorate and embellish clay surfaces. Prerequisite: ART154, ART155, and ART156 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
ART199J Mosaics
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces basic techniques and construction methods used in the creation of mosaics. Includes emphasis on design. Prerequisite: None; ART244, ART245, ART246, ART115, ART116, ART131 recommended.
ART204 Introduction to Art History
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Examines art in the Western tradition from its beginnings in the Prehistoric era through the Early Christian/Byzantine period. Prerequisite: College-level writing skills. F, offered as needed.
ART205 Introduction to Art History
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Examines art in the Western tradition from the Middle Ages to A.D. 1500. Second term of the Survey of Art History. Prerequisite: College-level writing skills. W, offered as needed.
ART206 Introduction to Art History
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Examines art in the Western tradition from A.D. 1500 to the present. Third term of the Survey of Art History. Prerequisite: College-level writing skills. Sp, offered as needed.
ART210 Topics in Art History
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Focuses on the history of a specific art historical topic. Topics will vary and may include: historical styles/periods, genres, women artists, media. Offered as needed.
ART221 Graphic Design 1:Icons/Symbols
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Applies the principles and elements of design to the process of creating solutions to graphic design challenges with an emphasis on icons and symbols. Prerequisite: ART115, ART116 and ART131; demonstrated ability to work with vector graphic software or consent of instructor. F
ART222 Graph Design 2-Logo Design
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Builds on the concepts learned in ART221 with an emphasis on logo design and branding. Prerequisite: ART221. W
ART223 Graph Design 3-Package Design
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Builds on the concepts learned in ART221 and ART222. Continues exploration of graphic design with advanced projects emphasizing package design. Prerequisite: ART222. Sp
ART224 Type Design 1
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces the study of typography and its importance in the design of visual communications. Prerequisite: VC111 and VC114 , or consent of instructor. W
ART225 Type Design 2
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Continues the study of letterforms/typography as a design element in visual communications. Prerequisite: ART224. Sp
ART230 Drawing: Anatomy for Artists
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Introductory anatomy course designed specifically for art students. Includes a brief overview of body organization and terminology, an examination of body proportions, an in-depth examination of skeletal and muscle systems, and a summary of surface features (e.g., skin, superficial vessels). Utilizes and expands on basic drawing skills developed in beginning drawing classes. Prerequisite: Successful completion (with C or better) of a college level ART131, ART132, ART133, or consent of instructor based on portfolio review. Offered as needed.
ART234 Figure Drawing 1
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Uses the human figure as a constant subject matter. Offers intensive study of the problems the figure presents to the artist. Proportion, composition, and dynamic representation are emphasized. Prerequisite: ART131 or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
ART235 Figure Drawing 2
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Offers further study and practice in drawing the human figure. Prerequisite: ART131 and ART234, or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
ART236 Figure Drawing 3
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Continues study and practice in drawing the human figure. Prerequisite: ART131, ART234 and ART235, or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
ART237 Photo Illustration
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Adds digital imaging and manipulation to traditional photographic skills in the study of photo illustration for print or web design. Prerequisite: ART265 and VC130 or equivalent. W
ART238 Introduction to Illustration
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces traditional illustration techniques. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: ART131. Offered as needed.
ART239 Introduction to Digital Illustration
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces the basics of digital illustration. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: ART221, or VC139, or demonstrated experience in vector graphics software and PhotoShop. W
ART240 Advanced Digital Illustration
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Offers advanced instruction in techniques and content of digital illustration. Course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Prerequisite: ART239, or consent of instructor. W
ART244 Stained Glass
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Provides individualized instruction for the beginner in the design and construction of two moderately challenging stained glass windows made of both smooth clear and textured colored glass. Introduces techniques in designing, pattern making, glass cutting, assembling, soldering, and puttying using both lead cane and copper foil. Students produce original designs based on sources selected by the student. Prerequisite: ART115 and ART116 recommended. F, W, Sp, Su
ART245 Intermediate Stained Glass
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Provides individualized instruction for the intermediate level student. Students consult with the instructor and complete projects which are original, challenging and complex. Students will learn glass techniques such as sandblasting, fusing and slumping. Prerequisite: ART244 or equivalent; ART115 and ART116 recommended. F, W, Sp, Su
ART246 Advanced Stained Glass
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Continues ART245. Projects will reflect an in-depth investigation of sources, including personal influences, and exhibit technical mastery of the medium. Prerequisite: ART244 and ART245; ART115 and ART116 recommended. F, W, Sp, Su
ART247 Glass Fusing & Slumping-Beginning
3 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces technical information for using an electric kiln and refractory molds to flat fuse and form glass. Prerequisite: Recommends completion of at least one of the following studio art classes: ART244, 245, or 246; ART291, 292, or 293; ART154; ART115 and ART116. F, W, Sp, Su.
ART247B Glass Fusing & Slumping-Intermediate
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Provides intermediate skills and technical information on using an electric kiln and high-temperature molds to flat-fuse and form glass. Prerequisite: ART247, at least one of the following studio art classes: ART244, 245, or 246; ART291, 292, or 293; ART154; ART115 and ART116. W, Sp, Su.
ART247C Glass Fusing & Slumping-Advavanced
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Explores using glass as the primary material of expression through the use of electric kilns and molds. Incorporates techniques such as Basque relief, mold making, inclusions, pattern bars, glass raking, and color layering. Prerequisite: ART247B, or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su.
ART248 Kiln Cast Glass-Beginning
3 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides an introduction and technical information on casting solid sculptural glass forms and hollow glass containing forms using open and closed face molds. Includes an extension of the glass chemistry and finishing techniques presented in ART247. Prerequisite: ART247 and at least one of the following studio art classes: ART154; ART244, ART245, or ART246; ART291, ART292, or ART293. ART115 and ART116. Offered as needed.
ART248B Kiln Cast Glass-Intermediate
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Exposes students to the fundamentals necessary to problem solving advanced casting projects. Presents multiple mold making processes for reproduction and for high temperature casting. Includes glass testing, sculpting in a variety of materials, cold-working, firing, and taking safety precautions. Also covers the exploration of the historical and contemporary development of cast art glass. Uses assignments to develop more advanced glass casting skills. Prerequisite: ART248 or consent of instrutor. Offered as needed.
ART250 Flameworking-Beginning
3 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides an introduction and technical information on using a torch to model and shape hot glass. Prerequisite: ART248 and completion of at least one of the following studio art classes: ART154; ART244, ART245, or ART246; ART291, ART292, or ART293. ART115 and ART116 recommended. F, W, Sp, Su.
ART250B Flameworking-Intermediate
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Provides intermediate flameworking skills to create solid, sculptural and blown forms. Covers techniques using hollow tubing incorporating montage, incalmo, filligrana, bits and Venetian glass. Continues the basic skills and techniques presented in ART250. Prerequisite: ART250 or consent of instructor; ART115 and ART116 recommended. F, W, Sp, Su.
ART250C Flameworking-Advanced
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Provides advanced flameworking skills to create solid, sculptural and blown forms. Covers techniques using hollow tubing incorporating zanfrico, rondels, reticello, murrine, grail, and Venetian glass. Continues the skills and techniques presented in ART250B. Prerequisite: ART250B or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
ART251 Glass Blowing-Beginning
3 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides an introduction and technical information necessary for blowing and shaping basic hot glass forms. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ART 247, ART248, ART250. Offered as needed.
ART254 Pottery 4 Low-Fire Ceramics
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces low-fire ceramic materials, including both low-tech and high-tech application and processes. Prerequisite: ART154, ART155, ART156, or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
ART256 Art as a Profession
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Provides visual artists with the professional and business skills necessary to succeed in their own art business. Brings together marketing, promotion, presentation, employment, and education related topics to establish an understanding of the business aspects involved in being a successful visual artist. Prerequisite: Completion of a studio art class or experience with studio art, or consent of instructor. offered as needed.
ART261 General Photography
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces 35mm black and white photography. Includes the history of contemporary photography, use of camera equipment, correct exposure calibrations, film processing, darkroom techniques, and presentation of enlargements. F, W, Sp, Su
ART262 Intermediate Photography
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces technical photography including studio lighting, for portraits and product work, color, photojournalism and art direction. Prerequisite: ART261 or ART265. Class fee $28. Sp, offered as needed.
ART263 Photography: Special Topics
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Emphasizes the freedom to experiment with photographic techniques. May include darkroom work, infrared black and white, toning techniques, compositing images and aesthetic issues. Prerequisite: ART261 or ART265 or consent of instructor. Class fee $28. Offered as needed.
ART265 Digital Photography
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces digital photography focusing on camera handling, capturing, editing, and printing and presentation of digital images. Investigates important themes and photographers in the history of photography. Class fee $28. F, W, Sp
ART266 Studio Photography
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces studio lighting for portraits and product photography, color, and art direction. Prerequisite: ART265 Digital Photography. Sp
ART270 Printmaking:Screen Printing 1
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces the methods, materials, and techniques of silkscreen printing including the photostencil process. Includes designing and pulling prints. Prerequisite: ART131 or ART115 or ART261 or consent of instructor. Class fee $12. F, W, Sp, Su
ART271 Printmaking: Photo Etching
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces the fundamental techniques used in making etchings as fine art prints. Includes contemporary photo processes, development of personal imagery, and technical understanding of the printing process. Prerequisite: ART131 or AR115 or ART261 or consent of instructor. Class fee $12. W, Sp
ART272 Printmaking:Woodcuts&Linocuts
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Offers studio experience and instruction in techniques used in making woodcuts and linoleum block prints. Emphasizes studio practice, experimentation, and development of style as a means of personal expression. Prerequisite: ART271 or ART115 or ART261 or consent of instructor. Class fee $12. W, Sp
ART273 Printmaking: Monoprints
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Offers studio experience and instruction in techniques used in making monoprints and monotypes as fine art prints. Class fee $12. W, Sp
ART274 Printmaking:ScreenPrinting 2
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Continues skill building in techniques of silkscreen printing introduced in ART270, including photographic processes. Prerequisite: ART270. Class fee $12. F, W, Sp, Su
ART275 Printmaking:ScreenPrinting 3
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Offers studio practice in the expressive and technical principles of screen printing. Emphasizes skill development and use of composition, color, and various stencil processes to achieve an expressive visual form. Prerequisite: ART274. Class fee $12. F, W, Sp, Su
ART281 Painting
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces traditional approaches to and techniques of painting. Includes introduction to materials, color theory and historical perspectives. For beginning painters who have strong fundamental drawing skills. Course may be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Prerequisite: ART131 or consent of instructor based upon demonstration in drawing. ART115 and ART116 recommended. F, W, Sp
ART281B Intermediate Painting
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Emphasizes skill development and the composition of finished, balanced paintings. Includes development of individual and creative subject matter and critical analysis of work. Prerequisite: ART131, ART281 or consent of instructor based upon demonstration of fundamental painting and drawing skills. F, W, Sp
ART281C Advanced Painting
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Emphasizes proficiency in executing a variety of techniques, with an emphasis on finished, balanced paintings. Continues development of individual and creative subject matter and critical analysis. Students locate their work in the larger context of art including historical and contemporary practices. Prerequisite: ART131, ART281, ART281B, or consent of instructor based upon demonstration of intermediate painting and foundation drawing skills. F, W, Sp
ART282 Landscape Painting
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces fundamental approaches and techniques of painting, focusing on elements affiliated with landscape painting. Includes introduction to materials, color theory, illusory depth devices, and historical and contemporary approaches. Engages both beginning and intermediate painters who have strong fundamental drawing skills. Prerequisite: ART131 or consent of instructor; ART115 and ART116 are recommended. Su
ART284 Watercolor
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces fundamental watercolor techniques, characteristics of watercolor as a medium and compositional problems, observation of detail, potential for personal expression, and color theory and design elements. Prerequisite: ART131, or consent of instructor based upon demonstrated skill in drawing. ART115 and ART116 recommended. Offered as needed.
ART285 Intermediate Watercolor
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Emphasizes skill building and technical control of the watercolor medium. Prerequisite: ART284 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
ART286 Advanced Watercolor
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Emphasizes enhanced skill development and exploration of watercolor as a creative medium. Prerequisite: ART284 and ART285, or consent of instructor.
ART291 Beginning Sculpture
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces the use of materials, tools, and methods of sculpture, and an exploration of the three-dimensional form. ART117 recommended. F
ART292 Ceramic Sculpture
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces the characteristics and potential of clay as a sculptural material. ART117 recommended. W
ART293 Wax to Bronze Sculpture
3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours
Introduces the casting and finishing of bronze sculpture through the lost wax process using ceramic shell technologies. ART117 recommended. F, Sp
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