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Course Descriptions COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ( F = Classes offered in the Fall, S = Classes offered in the Spring, SU = Classes offered in the Summer, D = Classes offered upon Demand, O = Odd years, E = Even years)
DEPARTMENT OF ART, COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE ART ART 1113 FUNDAMENTALS OF ART Examination of the basics in art. Foundation laid for future participation in drawing and painting. This course cannot be used to satisfy General Education requirements. F, S ART 1123 FOUNDATIONS I, DRAWING Development of basic drawing skills and powers of observation. Topics include: gesture, line, volume, value, perspective, sighting and texture. A variety of materials and techniques will be explored. F ART 1133 FOUNDATIONS II, TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN A study of the organizing principles and visual elements of two- dimensional design (unity, variety, balance, color, value, line, texture). Students will explore the concepts covered through assignments which utilize a variety of materials. Emphasis is placed on the development of independent research skills. S ART 1143 FOUNDATIONS III, THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN A study of three-dimensional form with emphasis on the elements of art and principles of design. Various media, construction techniques, and areas of art history, aesthetics and art criticism, as applied to form, will be explored. F ART 1153 INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY This course offers practical instruction in digital photography by teaching the fundamentals of camera operation, composition, and the digital work flow. These applications will be used to explore several genres of photography in natural light settings, while discussing the theory and objectives to consider when photographing these genres. Assignments and projects will be issued throughout the course to allow students the opportunity to exemplify each class topic, followed by class review and critique. Course provides opportunity for continued development. A digital camera is required. ART 1213 PERSPECTIVE An introduction to the essentials of beginning perspective and advanced perspective devices. Both linear and atmospheric perspective are covered. Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1133. D ART 1663 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Introductory class for art students into the graphic arts. Teaches basic understanding of Photoshop and Illustrator. F, S ART 1223 ART SURVEY This General Education course traces the history of art from prehistory to the present. Emphasis is on art of the western world from antiquity through the modern era. Among the topics covered are the art of Renaissance Europe, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, as well as ways of seeing
ART 2133 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN Introduces graphic design as a means of visual communication. Formal principles of design, semantics, symbol theory, and theory of communication will be studied. Macintosh graphics and illustrator will also be studied in the execution of the class projects. Previous computer experience is not required. Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1133. F ART 2143 HISTORY AND THEORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN This is a five-part survey of the history of graphic design, including the influences of Modern Art and the Bauhaus on graphic design. Course work concludes with the effects of the information age and the global village on graphic design. SE ART 2153 APPLICATIONS AND DESIGN INSTRUCTION Is a concept based and hands on course that will prepare art education students for electronic arts production in the classroom. The primary focus is on extending the students expertise from hands on to digital. Using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Express, students will learn the basics of graphic design and how to best utilize those for the classroom setting. Students will explore new input and output devices such as drawing tablets, cameras, scanners, and multiple types of large-scale printers. No prior computer experience is necessary. FE ART 3011-4 SEMINAR IN ART Group study of specific topics needed for special courses offered on an irregular basis. ART 3113 WATERCOLOR STUDIO Study and practice of traditional transparent watercolor technique and experimentation with contemporary methods. Emphasis on composition, color, process and technique. Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1133. D ART 3153 FIGURE DRAWING Develop skills of draftsmanship and perception while studying the figure. Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1133. D ART 3173 COLOR THEORY A study in historical and contemporary practices in color principles in art and design, primarily focused but not limited to two-dimensional media. Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1133. SO ART 3183 PUBLIC ART This course focuses on the research, discussion, and creation of art projects for public places, which includes individual and group projects. Prerequisites: ART 1123, ART 1133, ART 2113, ART 2133, and ART 3753. SO ART 3212 AESTHETICS AND ART CRITICISM A course designed to introduce the student to what aesthetics is, the nature of aesthetic judgment, perception, and aesthetic theory. Criticism is examined as a way to approach the study of art. S ART 3223 TAPESTRY The basics of tapestry weaving. Students will learn the essential tapestry weaving techniques and how to weave a variety of shapes. D
and the influence of non-Western cultures. F, S ART 2113 ACRYLIC TECHNIQUES
Beginning level easel painting course focusing on development of student’s individual expression in form and color. Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1133. D
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