Class Descriptions
ART 101 - Introduction to Art
ART 111 - History of Art: Ancient
ART 112 -History of Art: 1200-1800
ART 113 - History of Art: Modern
ART 114 - Art of Africa, Asia and the Americas
ART 115 - Latin American Art and Culture
ART 120 - Drawing
ART 130 - 2D Design
ART 135 - 3D Design
ART 140 - Printmaking
ART 145 - Book Arts
ART 150 - Ceramics
ART 155 - Sculpture
ART 160 - Painting
ART 165 - Watercolor Painting
ART 210 - American Art
ART 220 - Drawing Studio
ART 240 - Printmaking Studio
ART 250 - Ceramics Studio
ART 251 - Ceramics Studio-The Wheel
ART 260 - Painting Studio
ART 101 Introduction to Art 5 credits
Introduces concepts and techniques used in the visual arts with an emphasis on art in the local community, other cultures and the contemporary world. Studio activities support the study of diverse artistic traditions and methods of creating art. Prerequisite: None (Recommend ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101, or concurrently).
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ART 111 History of Art: Ancient
5 credits
Study of the art and architecture of ancient civilizations in relationship to the natural world, social organization, and the development of
writing, religion and literature. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrently.
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ART 112 History of Art: 1200-1800
5 credits
Study of the visual arts in the pre-industrialized world. Examine art
and architecture of European and non-Western traditions as expressions
of religious beliefs, scientific discovery and exploration. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrently.
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ART 113 History of Art: Modern 5
credits
Study of the visual arts from 1800 to the present. Examine art and architecture of European and non-Western traditions the context of industrialization, mass communication and globalization. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrently.
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ART 114 Art of Africa, Asia and the Americas
5 credits
Study of the visual arts of world cultures. Examine diverse traditions
of art and architecture in the context of religious beliefs, geographical setting and historical events. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101
or concurrently.
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ART 115 Latin American Art and Culture
5 credits
An introduction to the art and culture of the Latin American world. Examines the visual arts and culture in historical and contemporary context. May include Pre-Columbian art, fine arts, architecture, traditional crafts, festival and popular arts, and contemporary art. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrent.
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ART 120 Drawing 5 credits
Concepts, techniques, and processes of drawing, including line, value,
texture, composition, representation and basic color theory. Introduction to basic drawing materials, including charcoal, graphite, pastels, ink and watercolor. Develop drawing skills and personal expression
through studio projects, lectures and critiques. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 130 2D Design 5 credits
Foundation course introducing the study of the visual language and principles of visual communication with emphasis on line, space, form, color, composition and creative problem solving. Develop skills and personal expression through studio projects, lectures and critiques. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 135 3D Design 5 credits
Foundation course introducing concepts and techniques of three-dimensional design. Analysis of form, expression, and social impact of three-dimensional design in a variety of applications including industrial
design, architecture, and environmental planning. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 140 Printmaking 5 credits
Basic principles and techniques of printmaking. Includes block printing, intaglio, screen printing, lithography, monoprints and variants of these processes. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 145 Book Arts 5
credits
Design and creation of books using a variety of formats, techniques and processes. Investigate the history, cultural context, and contemporary forms of book arts. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 150 Ceramics 5 credits
Basic principles and techniques of ceramics, including handbuilding, throwing on the potter's wheel, decorative techniques, and glazing. Firing in electric gas and/or raku kilns. Emphasis on craftsmanship and
personal expression. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 155 Sculpture 5 credits
Basic principles and techniques of sculpture, such as carving, modeling, casting and assemblage. Introduction to new media which may include site-specific work, installations, recycled materials, performance and earthworks. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 160 Painting 5 credits
Focus on the development of personal expression through painting. Introduction to acrylic paints, color theory, composition, and painting techniques. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 165 Watercolor Painting 5 credits
Basic principles and techniques of painting in watercolor and other water soluble media, including tempera, ink, gouache and mixed media. Emphasis on craftsmanship, innovative techniques and the development of
personal expression. Prerequisite: None.
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ART 210 American Art 5 credits
A broad study of the visual arts in America, including the fine arts,
architecture, crafts and popular arts. Offered as an historical or thematic survey, explores American art and architecture as a dynamic expression of American multiculturalism. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrently.
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ART 220 Drawing Studio 5 credits
Concepts and techniques beyond the introductory level. Focus on individual expression and the development of a portfolio or collection of original work. Independent projects may include advanced work in traditional drawing media such as charcoal, graphite or ink, mixed media or
experimental materials or techniques. Prerequisite: ART 120 or instructor's permission.
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ART 240 Printmaking Studio 5 credits
Concepts and techniques beyond the introductory level. Focus on individual expression and greater technical proficiency. Independent projects may include advanced work in traditional printmaking techniques such as intaglio, relief, screen printing, and/or lithography, mixed media, experimental techniques, or book arts. Prerequisite: ART 140or instructor's permission.
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ART 250 Ceramics Studio-The Wheel 5 credits
Concepts and ceramic techniques beyond the introductory level. Focus
on individual expression and greater technical proficiency. Independent projects may include glaze calculation, alternate firing techniques
such as raku and pit firing, ceramic sculpture, and advanced wheel throwing. Prerequisite: ART 150 or instructor's permission.
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ART 251 Ceramics Studio 5 credits
Concepts and techniques beyond the introductory ceramic level, with emphasis on utilitarian forms and the potter's wheel. Explores personal
expression through a combination of independent projects and assigned
work. Prerequisite: ART 150 or instructor's permission.
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ART 260 Painting Studio 5 credits
Concepts and techniques beyond the introductory level with an emphasis
on oil painting. Focus on craftsmanship, color theory, and developing individual expression through assignments and independent projects.
Advanced work may include the study of Renaissance painting techniques, or modern acrylic applications, mixed media, and/or experimental projects. Prerequisite: ART 160 or instructor's permission.
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