Course Descriptions
Art:
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- Prerequisites
- General Education
- Writing Emphasis
- Travel Course
- Repeatable
- Additional Fees
Acquaints students with a wide range of materials and safe working practices and methods.
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of drawing; emphasis on two-dimensional artwork employing various drawing techniques in black and white media. Students are required to purchase a list of supplies for the class.
Investigates spatial design as a decision-making and problem-solving process bounded by criteria which include human sensory systems, basic structural systems and materials.
P. None
- Gen Ed: Fine Arts
Design studio art work and fundamental concepts of art structure and composition, color and design, applying the elements and principles of design. Students are required to purchase a list of supplies for the class.
- Gen Ed: Fine Arts
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Reserved for New Incoming Freshman
Introduction to acrylic painting techniques, principles of composition, and color mixing. Emphasis on observational painting with an introduction to abstraction.
P: Art 105 or 107; REC: Art 101 and 106.
Survey of various sculpture media, processes, and stylistic approaches; aesthetics and history of sculpture.
P: Art 101 and 106; REC: Art 105 and 107.
Survey of various ceramic forming and firing processes, stylistic approaches; traditional and contemporary aesthetics, and history of ceramics.
P: none: REC: Art 105 and 106 and 107.
- Gen Ed: Fine Arts
The creative process in photography is studied to develop visual perception and photographic design ability through active participation, photographic exercises, and discussions analyzing student work. Camera (35mm) with the ability to function in all manual mode required.
P: none; REC: Art 105, 106 and 107.
An introductory overview of teh field of textiles and fiber arts. Students will learn basic processes as well as some of the intellectual, philosophical and historical considerations specific to the study of art cloth, fiber sculpture, textile construction, and embellishment.
P: none; REC: Art 105, 106 and 107.
Designing and creating jewelry projects using varied metal techniques, processes and metal media; forming, shaping and designing of jewelry.
P: none; REC: Art 105, 106 and 107.
- Gen Ed: Fine Arts
Concept development as it integrates with the exploration of various printmaking media such as relief, monoprint, collagraph, and intaglio.
P: Art 105; REC: Art 106 and 107.
Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.
P: cons of instr & prior trip arr & financial deposit.
- Gen Ed: World Culture
- Travel Course
- Course is repeatable for credit.
Investigation of drawing processes and structures in two-dimensional media; includes drawing the human figure; drawing techniques in black, white, and color media.
P: Art 105, 106 and 107.
Exploration of the figure/body as concept, expression, structure, and subject matter in drawing media.
P: Art 105, 106, 107, 302; REC: Art 210
- Course is repeatable to 6 credits.
Exploration of the oil painting medium with emphasis on pictorial construction as it relates to images and concepts of the figure/body, landscape, and still life.
P: Art 101, 105, 106, 107 and 210 REC: Art 302 & 304
Experimentation with a variety of painting media (encaustic, egg tempera, watercolor, handmade acrylic paint, acrylic mediums & additives) as a way to connect process, material, and concept. Reciprocal influence of studio areas is encouraged.
P: Art 101, 105, 106, 107, and 210 REC: Art 302 & 375
Students will study the conceptual framework, compositional structures, and techniques/materials used in contemporary painting as a springboard for developing their own paintings.
P: Art 101, 105, 106, 107 and 210.
Intermediate work in sculpture including fabrication, casting, carving, and/or modeling; development of individual expression.
P: Art 101, 105, 106, 107 and 220.
Intermediate work in ceramic media: mold work, wheel work or hand building; aesthetics, history and technology of ceramics.
P: Art 105, 106, 107 and 230.
Black-and-white photography, printing practices, and analysis of student work. Camera required.
P: Art 105, 106, 107, and 243.
Applications of photography, including photographic documentation. Black-and-white, color, and digital photography. Camera required.
P: Art 343.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Expanded exploration of the cloth matrix and fiber media. Textile construction using felting, papermaking and other off-loom techniques. Processing and manipulation of fibers into three-dimensional sculptural forms.
P: Art 105, 106, 107 and 250.
Intermediate jewelry and art metals techniques: casting, fabricating and assembling mixed-media objects.
P: Art 260 REC: Art 106.
Expanded idea development as it relates to hand and digital/photo-based print processes, such as relief, intaglio, monoprint, lithography, or combined print applications. Student responsibilities include readings, discussions, one presentation, and print creation.
P: Art 105, 106, 107 and 270.
Studio work in the art of screen printing, including print concept development, basic materials and equipment and processes including: blockout stencil and photo-emulsion.
P: Art 105, 106 and 107; and Art 270 or 243 or Comm 243.
Standards, practices and methods of the museum and art gallery profession: planning, promotion, and publicity; development of educational materials and programs; exhibition design and installation; proper handling and treatment of works of art.
P: jr st.
- Course is repeatable to 6 credits.
Practical experience in the methods of the museum and art gallery profession; exploration of theoretical, ethical, and operational concerns within the field.
P: Art 395.
- Course is repeatable to 6 credits.
Development of personalized imagery with continuing conceptual, formal, and technical exploration; encourages recriprocal influence of studio areas and learning experiences.
P: Art 302 and 304 or permission of instructor.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Development of personalized imagery with continuing conceptual, formal, and technical exploration; encourages reciprocal influence of studio areas and learning experiences.
P: Art 311.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Exploration and refinement of sculptural investigations towards a meaningful and personal body of work.
P: Art 321.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Extension and development of ceramic techniques and aesthetics into a significant and personal body of work.
P: Art 331.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Participants identify an area of interest and the problems implied and are directed to appropriate resources. Seminars support production of a major photographic portfolio. Camera required.
P: Art 344.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Exploration of one area of textiles or fiber art such as papermaking, weaving, surface design or applied techniques in directed study with emphasis on development of a personal artistic voice in the media.
P: Art 355.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Advanced techniques in jewelry; creative research and investigation of metals and jewelry media.
P: Art 364.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Advanced techniques and individual expression in one area of printmaking: intaglio, relief, lithography or screen printing. .
P: Art 371, 373, 375 or 377.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
P: May be repeatable for credit. None.
- Course is repeatable for credit.
Investigation of art works and concepts from 1960 to the present.
P: AVD 102, 103, 202 AND AVD 370, 371 or AVD/WOST 372.
Continued study of specialty areas in the Art Management field with an emphasis on exhibition development, collection management and research.
P: Art 395 and 396.
- Course is repeatable to 9 credits.
Internship with an outside museum or gallery. Activities are determined by the curator of art and a professional in the sponsoring institution.
P: jr st.
- Course is repeatable for credit.
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
- Course is repeatable for credit.
Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.
P: cons of instr & prior trip arr & financial deposit.
- Gen Ed: World Culture
- Travel Course
- Course is repeatable for credit.