Art Courses
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A survey of the visual arts in world cultures from pre-history to the Renaissance.
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A survey of the visual arts in world cultures from the Renaissance through the present.
Pre-Req: DSPR 0700
Co-Req: DSPR 0800
Understanding the visual arts and their roles in western and non-western traditions through an examination of their media, formal structure, and cultural context. Significant visual achievements, from ancient times to the contemporary period, will be examined and discussed.
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An introduction to basic drawing techniques which stresses line, value, shape, texture, perspective and composition. Emphasis is placed on black and white media.
Pre-Req: ART 121 or permission of instructor
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An intermediate drawing course in which students will use gesture and contour techniques to develop their figure-drawing skills. Emphasis is placed on originality and imagination.
Pre-Req: ART 141 or permission of instructor
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An introduction to oil and/or acrylic paint. Exploration of stretching, surface preparation, manipulation of paint and processes involved in the creation of a painting.
Pre-Req: ART 131 or permission of instructor
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A broader exploration of the painting experience using various techniques, ideas, and approaches with the aim of developing an individual, artistic voice. Classroom discussions of art issues will be included.
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An exploration of the elements and principles of design. The course introduces a variety of 2-D media through a problem-solving approach.
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An exploration of three-dimensional design principles through problems focusing on space, structure and surface. Students will investigate a variety of media including wood construction, plaster, clay, paper, wire and found object.
Pre-Req: ART 141 or permission of instructor
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An in-depth study of the theories, properties and uses of color through art problems exploring a wide variety of color media.
Pre-Req: ART 121 or
Co-Req: ART 121
An introduction to design, layout and topography. Computers are used to facilitate student learning.
Pre-Req: ART 241 or permission of instructor
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An intermediate course in which students develop advanced graphics design skills. Emphasis is placed on skillful and artistic use of design software.
Pre-Req: ART 241 or permission of instructor
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This is an advanced course which requires intensive study and practice of a selected graphics design topic. A portfolio and presentation are required.
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Students and faculty will travel to a designated location to see major works of art. Art faculty will provide insight and place the viewed art into a historical or theoretical context. Arrangement prior to registration is required. May be repeated. This course can be used as an art elective.
Pre-Req: ART 121 and 141 or permission of instructor
Co-Req: None
An introduction to printmaking processes involved with relief, intaglio and plate lithography...