Art Courses

Courses
ARH100	Intro to Art
ARH101	Prehistoric Through Gothic Art	History of art from prehistoric through medieval perieod.
ARH102	Renaissance Through contemporary Art	History of art from around the world from the Renaissance through contemporary period.
ARH112	History of Modern Art	The course examines movements in art since 1900 and traces the socio-political developments that precipitate them. What is Modernism; is it an endgame, or can it be/has it been surpassed? The course intends to demystify Modern Art—to make it more accessible and understandable. Diverse movements and artists are discussed. Visiting Faculty in the Fine and Performing Arts lead forums on various topics of study. Media presentations and field-trips augment lectures and roundtable discussions. No prerequisites.
ARH115	History of Photography	Survey of history of photography from beginning to present. Emphasizes medium's impact upon society and other visual arts. Technical developments, aesthetic concerns, and individual photographers studied.
ART100	Intro to Computer Graphic Art	This class is for those with no experience in using a computer to create art. It provides an introduction to using Adobe Illustrator software which is the program most often used by designers to create images from scratch.
ART105	Art Beyond the Classroom	Field trips to galleries, museums, and artist studios for behind the scenes tours.
ART106	Gallery Operations	The course introduces students to arts management and curatorial practice and presents the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in the operation of a not-for-profit art gallery. Students interact with artists, curators, dealers and media contacts as they produce and promote an exhibition. Visits to galleries, alternative spaces, and museums, are encouraged. Topics of study include: the nature of the artist-dealer and the artist-curator relationship; types of exhibition spaces (profit and not for profit); scheduling and publicizing exhibits; primary and secondary markets; consigning, registering, pricing, insuring, and shipping art; working with contracts; maintaining artist files and press kits; “placing” artwork in collections. The class meets for 9 sessions, dates to be determined. No prerequisites.
ART111	Drawing 1	The course covers the fundamentals of Drawing and traditional techniques used in representational work. Topics of study include: gesture, contour, value, composition, perspective, sighting with a pencil to achieve proper proportions, and foreshortening. Diverse materials are explored, such as pencil, charcoal, and ink. Genres explored include still-life, landscape, and portraiture. No prerequisites.
ART112	Two Dimensional Design	A class required for all art majors, the course of instruction breaks apart the principles and elements of design so the student has a greater understanding of their use and importance no matter the media or materials used.
ART113	Color	An important course for art majors and artists in general because it goes in depth on color mixing, how light affects color, and color theory.
ART115	Three Dimensional Design	A class required of all art majors, the course focuses on how the principles and elements of design are applied to three dimensional or sculptural forms.
ART116	Life Drawing 1	The course presents the opportunity to draw from the nude form—a traditional exercise for establishing perceptual skill and trusting in your ability to relay what you see. Topics of study include gesture, contour, volume, sighting to achieve proper proportions, foreshortening, and portraiture. Diverse materials are explored, such as pencil, charcoal, ink, and pastels. No prerequisites.
ART117	Life Drawing 2	A continuation of Life Drawing 1.
ART122	Drawing 2	Continuation of Drawing 1.
ART142	Intro to Digital Photography	The student will learn the basics of how to operate the digital camera, how to properly light a subject and how to correct and modify the image with a computer.
ART143	Intermediate Digital Photography
ART161	Ceramics 1	This is an introduction to the basics of working with clay. Students learn the methods for shaping clay by hand, both on and off the potter’s wheel. They will also learn a variety of methods with which to color and texture the surface of the clay.
ART162	Ceramics 2	A continuation of Ceramics 1, this class focuses more on the potter’s wheel and includes learning to mix glazes from a recipe.
ART165	Watercolor Painting 1	Transparent and gouache(opaque) watercolor painting. Prerequisites: Art 111 and Art 112.
ART166	Watercolor Painting 2	Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design. Prerequisites: ART165.
ART167	Painting 1	The course explores the fundamentals of Painting and traditional techniques used in representational work. Topics of study include: color theory, types of contrast, composition, paint application, techniques used with acrylics and oils, and stretching and priming canvases. Genres explored include still-life, landscape, and portraiture. Prerequisites: 2-D Design, Drawing I.
ART168	Painting 2	A continuation of Painting 2.
ART169	2 Dimensional Computer Design	The student will use the computer to learn the fundamentals and principles of 2 dimensional design.
ART180AD	Design Tools: Adobe Illustrator	Introduction to the multiple elements of Adobe Illustrator, a visual art adaptation software package using the Macintosh microcomputer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques, including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.
ART183	Computer Aided Graphic Arts 1	Graphic design use in microcomputer; black and white graphics, standard and color brushes, lines, shapes, area fills and fonts. Application to illustration, advaertising graphics, typography, and video interaction. Prerequisites or Corequistes: ART100 or permission of instructor.
ART184	Computer Animation	The art of animation (animated sequences, special effects, titles, etc.) using the computer. Construction of characters, background graphics, color, scaling, storyboard, cells, timing, editing, and surface rendering. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos. Prerequisites: ART100, or ART111, or ART116, or permission of instructor.
ART185	3 Dimensional Animation
ART190	Art of Web Site Design	Print vocabulary, relationships, and typoographic style for HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and World Wide Web publication. Discussion of color, proportion, and design emphasis. Producing Web sites using HyperText Markup Language, digital text, and graphics to produce artistic form and content for the Web. Prerequisites: ART100 or ADA/ART180AB, or ADA/ART180AC, or ADA/ART180AE, or permission of instructor.
ART202	Digital Arts Survey
ART211	Drawing 3	Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media.
ART216	Life Drawing 3	Students work at an advanced level from the nude model in a variety of media.
ART217	Life Drawing 4	Students work at a high level of skill and expression from the nude model.
ART222	Drawing 4	The student will work at a high level of skill and expression using a variety of media.
ART250	Printmaking	The student will be introduced to screen printing, intaglio and monotype printmaking methods.
ART255	Art Marketing	The student will learn how to present themselves and their artwork in a professional manner.
ART255AB	Portfolio	The student will learn how to create an effective portfolio of their work for the purpose of transferring to the university.
ART261	Ceramics 3	This class focuses more on glaze chemistry. Students learn about the components of a glaze and what affect they have on finished pieces. They will also continue to develop their skills in making larger and more complex forms.
ART262	Ceramics 4	This class requires the student to work in a more self directed manner. Assignments are designed to allow for the student to take them in a direction of personal fulfillment.
ART265	Watercolor Painting 3	Continuation of watercolor painting with emphasis on control and expression. Prerequisites: ART166.
ART266	Watercolor 4	Advanced problems directed toward more personal expression.
ART267	Painting 3	Individual problem solving in using paint media.
ART268	Painting 4	Advance problem solving in painting. Greater emphasis on personal expression.
ART273AC	Special Topics: Multimedia Arts	An innovative course where the media and materials are chosen to best express the concept. Prerequisites or by permission of instructor.
ART290AC	Studio Art	Independant study at an advanced level. Prerequisites required or by permission of instructor.
ARt295BC	Art Workshop/Seminar: Sculpture	Working in clay from the nude figure. Students will study anatomy and learn how to create sculpture of the human body.