Art
ART 214 SURVEY OF WORLD ART I: ANCIENT THROUGH MEDIEVAL
A survey of world art and architecture from prehistory to 1400 CE. Includes slide lectures, art videos, and field trip(s).
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: ENG 110. Offered Fall semester.
ART 215 SURVEY OF WORLD ART II: RENAISSANCE THROUGH MODERN
A survey of world art and architecture from approximately 1400 CE to 1940, with an emphasis on Western art. Includes slide lectures, art videos, and field trip(s).
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: ENG 110. Offered Spring semester.
ART 230 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN AND COLOR THEORY
An introductory studio course in which students use the basic elements of art and design principles to learn and apply the language of visual organization. The course also includes basic concepts of typography, layout, and color theory.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: None. Offered Spring semester.
ART 240 DRAWING
A studio course providing instruction in basic perceptual skills and drawing techniques in a variety of media.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: None. Offered Spring semester.
ART 260 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY
A study of photography composition and use of the camera as an artistic and communication tool. An introduction to the use of the still camera, light, meter, film development, darkroom techniques and photographic enlargement. Students also will learn to “read” photos, speak intelligently about their own personal style and ethics regarding visual communications. Techniques learned here can not only be applied as vocational skills, but the student is encouraged to pursue photography as a lifelong method of personal expression.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: None. Offered Spring semester.
ART 298 SPECIAL TOPIC IN ART
(Topic to be specified each semester course offered.)
ART 320 PAINTING
A studio course providing basic instruction in painting techniques and pictorial organization.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: None. Offered as needed.
ART 340 ADVANCED DRAWING
A continuation of ART 240, Drawing. A studio course designed to develop perceptual skills, critical judgment, and the ability to draw using a variety of mediums and subjects.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 240. Offered as needed.
ART 360 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
Further development of skills in color photography, picture composition, and lighting techniques. Features segments in various types of commercial photography, photo-journalism, fine art photography, and digital photography. Additional segments will emphasize studio lighting, medium and large format camera, as well as studio techniques.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 260. Offered as needed.
ART 370 CERAMICS
A studio course providing instruction in basic ceramic techniques and exploration of clay as a medium of artistic expression. Includes hand-building, throwing, glaze application, kiln loading, firing, and unloading.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 230. Offered as needed.
ART 398 SPECIAL TOPIC IN ART
(Topic to be specified each semester course offered.)
ART 405 SENIOR EXHIBITION
A studio course designed to provide Visual and Digital Arts majors with the opportunity and challenge to create an exhibition of artwork as a culmination of course of study.
Four credit hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Offered as needed.
ART 420 ADVANCED PAINTING
A continuation of ART 320, Painting. A studio course designed to develop perceptual skills, critical judgment, and the ability to paint in oils.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 320. Offered as needed.
ART 450 CONTEMPORARY ART
The study of art movements since 1940. Emphasis will be placed on how art expresses personal, social, and cultural experience. Includes slide lectures, discussions, art videos, and field trips.
Three credit hours. Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART 214 or ART 215 or GEN 230; and Junior standing. Offered as needed.
ART 453 THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
A historical survey of the development for photography from its 19th century origins to contemporary practice. The course includes slide lectures, videotapes, and field trip(s).
Three credit hours. Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART 214 or ART 215 or GEN 230; and Junior standing. Offered as needed.
ART 460 PHOTOGRAPHY: ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES
An advanced look at photography using alternative processing techniques. This course will show students that photography is a broad medium that encompasses a wide variety of techniques beyond that of black and white photography. Students will discuss where their inspiration comes from, initiate a plan for creating images using various lighting, camera, darkroom and digital techniques. Each assignment will profile a different technique including but not limited to: hand coloring, cyanotype, Platinum and Palladium printing, digital imaging, Polaroid emulsion transfers, Polaroid manipulations, pin hole photography and much more. Course work will include lectures, hands-on experience, demonstrations, studio experience, and off-campus field trips. Students will create an alternative process notebook as well as a final portfolio.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 260. Offered as needed.
