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Credit Course Descriptions (Spring 2008)
ART 124Design 2D (3 CR) This is an introductory study of the principles of visual perception,
two-dimensional space organization and the visual elements of line, shape,
texture and space. Concepts, materials and processes necessary to an
understanding of two-dimensional form are explored using traditional and
digital tools and techniques. Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is
required. 6 hrs. lecture and studio/wk. ART 127Design 3D (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 124 This is a study of the function of three-dimensional organization in the
development of visual ideas. Concepts, materials and processes necessary
to an understanding of the three-dimensional relationships of space, form,
form evolution and the dynamics of structure are explored. 6 hrs. lecture
and studio/wk. ART 129Design Color (3 CR)
This is a study of the nature of color, its physical properties and visual
qualities. Basic theories, phenomena and their applications will be
explored using pigment, colored paper and digital color systems. Working
knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is required. 6 hrs. lecture and studio/wk. ART 130Drawing I (3 CR) This is an introductory course with an emphasis on the development of
fundamental drawing skills, increased power of observation and an
awareness of the personally expressive and compositional aspects of
drawing. 6 hrs./wk. ART 131Drawing II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 130 This course involves intermediate problems in drawing with emphasis on
individual expression based on historical as well as contemporary concerns
and approaches in art. Students will work from models, still-life, and
conceptual presentations. A variety of media will be explored. 6
hrs./wk. ART 135Painting I (3 CR) This course is an introduction to the basic elements of painting. Students
will learn basic painting skills, color properties, color mixing, color
relationships, applications and proper use of tools and equipment. 6
hrs./wk. ART 136Painting II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 135 This course involves intermediate problems in painting with emphasis on
individual expression based on historical as well as contemporary concerns
and approaches in art. 6 hrs./wk. ART 138Digital Imaging for Artists (3 CR) This course is an introduction to the use of the computer as a medium for
making fine art. The course will emphasize developing the student's skill
in making expressive visual statements using computer technology. 6
hrs./wk. ART 142Ceramics I (3 CR) This course is designed to build a conceptual and manual foundation for
future ceramics education. Students will study the properties of clay, its
preparation, hand and wheel techniques, surface design, firing methods,
fundamental ceramic terms, principles of design, introductory ceramic
history and orientation to safe practices for the ceramic artist. Emphasis
will be on developing skills appropriate to the beginning student for the
purpose of creative and technical expression. 6 hrs./wk. ART 143Ceramics II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 142 This course covers more advanced methods and studio practices in creative
ceramic wheel expression and glaze formation. Emphasis is on development
of a sense of thrown form and creative decoration or optional creative
non-wheel ceramic form development. The course focuses on advanced ceramic
form production, aesthetic issues, investigative study and practice. Clay,
glaze and firing techniques are investigated in depth. The student
acquires a repertoire of studio skills, a deeper awareness of ceramic
history and articulated criteria of judgment. Individual interpretation
and conceptual development are expected. The study of aesthetics of
ceramic form is undertaken. 6 hrs./wk. ART 145Sculpture I (3 CR) Students will explore and study natural and synthetic sculptural forms as
they create work using traditional or contemporary media and techniques.
Assignments require work in limestone, clay, wax, bronze, aluminum and
steel, and involve carving, modeling and building up. 6 hrs./wk. ART 146Sculpture II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 145 This continuation of ART 145 will focus on advanced methods and techniques
with emphasis on materials, forms and the student's selection of an
individual direction with individual material choices. 6 hrs./wk. ART 148Metal and Silversmithing I (3 CR) This course is a basic introduction to the terms, tools and techniques
involved in creating jewelry and other wearables as they relate to the
human figure. Casting, fabrication and construction will be explored. 6
hrs./wk. ART 149Metal and Silversmithing II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 148 Students will study advanced casting and construction techniques. Projects
should show a higher degree of design and function. 6 hrs./wk. ART 172Watercolor Painting (3 CR) This course is an introduction to transparent water media with emphasis on
learning fundamental painting skills, the visual elements, composition,
visual perception and an awareness of personal expression. 6 hrs./wk. ART 180Art Hist:Ancient/Renaissance (3 CR) ART 180 is now ARTH 180 ART 182See ARTH 182 for Art History: Renaissance to Modern (3 CR) ART 182 is now ARTH 182 ART 184See ARTH 184 for Art History: Twentieth Century (3 CR) ART 184 is now ARTH 184 ART 186See ARTH 186 for Art History: Introduction to Asian Art (3 CR) ART 186 is now ARTH 186 ART 231Life Drawing I (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 130 This course is an introduction to the basic elements of drawing for
students wanting a concentration in drawing the human figure. Students
will acquire basic competence in developing drawings involving the human
form. 6 hrs./wk. ART 232Life Drawing II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 231 This course is an intermediate investigation of drawing from the human
form. This class is for students wanting to concentrate on figure drawing
beyond Life Drawing I. 6 hrs./wk. ART 235Studio Workshop I (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 131 or ART 136 This course involves advanced problems in painting (or drawing) with
emphasis on individual expression based on historical as well as
contemporary concerns and approaches in art. 6 hrs./wk. ART 236Studio Workshop II (3 CR) Prerequisite: ART 235 This course involves advanced problems in painting (or drawing), above and
beyond those experienced in Workshop I, with emphasis on individual
expression. 6 hrs./wk. ART 244Ceramics Workshop I (3 CR) Prerequisites: ART 143 and permission of the assistant dean Students will have the opportunity to pursue advanced individual research
under the direction of the instructor. Emphasis is on creative expression
and development of technical skills as well as the further pursuit of
technical studies that have relevance for emerging personal
specializations. Students will conduct a personal program of study on one
aesthetic issue that emerges as personally significant and present the
outcomes in an appropriate and acceptable manner at the close of the
semester. Students should initiate and pursue studies in directions that
inform and further their individual professional and creative growth,
which leads to invention, innovation and refinement of their personal
semester work, as agreed upon with the instructor. This course enables
further pursuit of technical studies that have relevance for these
emerging personal specializations. Skill refinement, three-dimensional
imagination, with increased creative expression and creative product
generation are anticipated. 6 hrs. lecture, lab/wk. |