COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Graphic Design (64 units)
Chair: Barry Krammes, M.F.A. FACULTY Associate Professors: Callis, Feldman, Krammes OBJECTIVES Biola University, through its Art Department, is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The Art Depart ment seeks to aid in the development of men and women for the life and produc tion of the artist; to provide guidance in the development of a biblical philosophy of art that relates to the person, his Cre ator and in turn, to the world. Upon completion of the art major, the student should have begun to develop an ade quate foundational understanding of var ious areas of expression. Through deve~ opment of skills, philosophy and histo~ cal perspectives of art, the Biola graduate should be prepared for postgraduate study or a career in art in either secular or Christian related enterprises. DEGREE PROGRAMS A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art is offered upon completion of the univer sity baccalaureate and major require ments. The art major requires the com pletion of 52 units, consisting of the fo~ lowing: 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 210, 211, 212, 213, 304, 305, 308, 310, 311, 315, and six units of 400 level electives. A Bachelor of Scitna degru in Art is offered upon completion of the uni versity baccalaureate and the art major in one of the following emphases: stu• dio arts, graphic design, art education, or pre-art therapy. Each of these four concentrations offer additional choices for focused study. MAJORS Studio Arts (64 units) Drawing and Painting emphasis majors must complete: 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 210,212,213, 221 , 307, 308, 309 or 413,310,311,315 or 103,318, 319,325,414,427,460. Three Dimensional emphasis majors must complete the following: 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 210, 211, 212, 213, 221, 304, 305, 310, 311, 315 or 103, 318, 325, 427, 460 and six upper division electives in either ceramics or sculpture. Film and Video emphasis majors must complete the following: 106, 107, I10, 111, 210, 31 I, 315, 325, 348, 424, 425, 444, 445, Communications 251, 352,353,356, 357, 358, 359, 452.
and experimentation in black and white. Prerequisite: 107. Fee: $65. 213 Painting I (3) Basic color theory and painting tech niques. Traditional to contemporary styles will be explored. Prerequisite: 107 or consent Fee: $40. 221 Photography I (3) Experience in fundamentals of black and white photography covering both creative and technical aspects. Fee: $55.
104 Crafts (3) Introductory studies on various forms of handicrafts, including wood, metal art and fibers . Fee: $60. 106 Art of the Past (Historical Survey) (4) A survey of the development of West ern art and architecture from its ancient origins through the Impres sionist movement Basic characteristics and concepts of style, iconographyand technique are discussed in relationship to religion, socioeconomic, intellectual and cultural trends. Three hours lec ture, one hour discussion . Fee: $35. 107 Basic Drawing (3) An introduction to drawing, perspec tive, line , shape, va lue texture and composition. Fee: $40. 108 Basic Figure Drawing (3) An introduction to fundamentals of drawing the human figure from ges ture to finished work. Emphasis on shape, form, value, structure and indi vidual expression. Fee: $60. 110 Basic Design (3) A basic foundation course to establish visual design concepts. This course examines elements and principles of two<limensional design. Fee: $50. 111 Three-Dimensional Design (3) Basic techniques in three-<limensional form. Introduction includes prepara tion of drawings, models and con struction. Fee: $50. 130 Introduction to Studio Arts (3) Astudy of the primary historical stylis tic periods of man 's work in the visual arts. Classroom experience will allow for hands-on experience in working with a variety of materials in both 2-D and 3-D media. For non-art majors only. Fee: $60. 203 Illustration I (3) Exploration of various illustration materials and techniques. For graphic design majors only. Fee: $40. 210 Sculpture I (3) Introduction to the methods, materi als, and tools of sculpture and general concepts of sculptural form. Fee: $60. 211 Ceramics I (3) An introduction to wheel technique and beginning throwing skills. Formu lation of basic glaze applications in the development of fire ceramics will be emphasized. Fee: $60. 212 Printmaking I (Intaglio/Relief) (3) An introduction to the language of etching and the wood block print, with emphasis on the development of ideas
Graphic Design emphasis majors must complete the following: 106, 107, 108, 110, 111 , 203, 213, 221, 303, 311, 312, 313, 315 or 103, 318, 320 or 322, 321,412,419,420,425,435 or 460. Art Secondary Education (70 units) Art Education emphasis majors must complete the following: 104, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 210, 211, 212, 213, 221, 304, 310, 311, 313, 315 or 103, 325, 409, 460 , Psychology 200, Education 300, 330, 425 and 435. These students inimsltd in a ltaching credential should be advised that all single subject !Lathing credential programs are underguing rroision. Con.ruli the Eduauion Departmeru for detail! on cumnl programs. Pre-Art Therapy (64 units) Pre-Art Therapy emphasis majors must complete the following: 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 210, 211 , 212, 213, 305, 308,311,315 or 103,426,430,435, three credits of upper division art electives, Psy chology 200, 309, 411, and either 320, 321, or 322; Biology 100, Sociology 220 or lntercultural Sn1dies 300. The pre-art therapy emphasis is part of an "Interdisciplinary Option" within the Art Department designed to prepare the undergraduate student for later graduate study in art therapy at an accredited graduate program. NotL: Philnsophy 216 is rnvmmendtii for all art majors. Cnmpl.etum of art major fu1fil1s the grnmil eduauion requimnent forfme arts. MINORS An Art Minor is offered with com pletion of lower division courses 100, 107, 110, plus 12 units of upper divi sion courses totaling 21 units. A Graphic Design Art Minor is offered with the completion of 107, 110, and upper division courses 303, 312, 313, 419, and 420 for a total of21 units. COURSES 100 Art Appreciation (3) An introduction to the history of art crit icism and aesthetics; a visual analysis of works of art; comparative studies on selected paintings and sculptures. Designed for non-majors. Fee: $40. 103 Non-Western Art (3) Survey of non-western art and archi tecture. Introducing major forms, functions and materials used by the peoples of Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas. Areas of investigation will include aesthetic theories, value systems, as well as social, philosophical and religious traditions. Fee: $35.
(See also Communication 245) 303 Computer Graphics I (3)
An introduction to the use of computer graphics programs for graphic design and illustration. Development of design and computer skills to allow the student to use the computer as a primary design vehicle. Fee:$fi0. 304 Ceramics II (3) Continued individual development in all areas of ceramics. Introducing vessel construction from hand-built techniques, low fire glaze applications and introduc tions in firing the kilns. Fee: $fi0. 305 Sculpture II (3) Emphasizes sculptural aesthetics and appropriate technology. Students will be involved with formulating a con ceptual and technical basis for ongo ing work. Fee: $60. 306 Elementary Art Workshop (3) Developing and preparing art projects suitable for elementary school pupils. For liberal studies majors. Fee: $60. 307 Intermediate Drawing (3) Exploration of the overlapping rela tionships found in mixed media draw ing. Experimentation is encouraged, with emphasis being placed on fin ished works of art Fee: $40. 308 Painting II (3) Concentration on developing imagina tive resources of the individual through the use of oils and acrylics. Color, shape, image, visual, ideas and techniques are covered. Prerequisite: 213 or consent Fee: $40. 309 Figure Painting (3) An introduction to fundamentals of painting the human figure from ges ture to finished work. Color theory and painting techniques to be explored. Interterm only. Fee: $60. 31 0 Printmaking II (Serlgraphy/Monoprlnts) (3) An introduction to screen-printing techniques and other mixed media alternative printmaking methods, including monoprinting. Prerequi site: 212. Fee: $65.
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