Art Education Courses

 

ART 104 - History of Western Art I

Survey of art and architecture from prehistoric cave painting, the architecture, sculpture and painting of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, the earliest Christian art developments of manuscript painting and monastic architecture, culminating in the great churches and cathedrals of the Romanesque and Gothic periods. 3 credits.

 

ART 105 - History of Western Art II

Survey of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the present, including painters, sculptors and architects of the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and Modern Periods. 3 credits.

 

ART 112 - Color and 2-D Design

An investigation of the elements and principles guiding the organization of the picture plane, using selected materials and techniques. 3 credits.

 

ART 113 - 3-Dimensional Design

Investigation of form and structure, based on design principles, employing various materials and techniques. 3 credits.

 

ART 150 - Drawing I, Materials and Techniques

Introduction to the various materials and techniques of drawing with emphasis on the development of a concept of drawing. 3 credits.

 

ART 151 - Drawing II, Drawing and Composition

Investigation of the skills and concepts of drawing particularly in terms of structure and the development of drawing as a form of artistic expression. Introduction to figure drawing may be an aspect of the course. Prerequisite: ART 150. 3 credits.

 

ART 215 - Introduction to Graphic Design

An introduction to graphic design for art majors and non-majors. Basic design principles of composition are reviewed and related to layout for commercial visual communication. A brief history of graphic design and illustration is presented. Students begin developing basic computer graphics skills for desktop publishing. Prerequisites: ART 112 and 150. 3 credits.

 

ART 216 - Typography

The study of typography and its application to problems in visual communication design. Both traditional and computer techniques are used. Prerequisites: ART 215. 3 credits.

 

ART 218 - Information Graphics

The inventive presentation of diagrammatic visual information. Projects stress the preparation of comprehensive illustrations, using traditional studio techniques and computer graphic methods. Prerequisite: ART 215 and ART 216. 3 credits.

 

ART 220 - Painting Media and Techniques

Introduction to the techniques, materials, and tools used in painting. A variety of painting media is investigated. Prerequisite: ART 150. 3 credits.

 

ART 232 - Silversmithing I

Fundamental techniques in handwrought metals including the forming of hollowware from sheet and the forging of solid stock. Joining, surface embellishment and electroplating are included. 3 credits.

 

ART 233 - Jewelry I

Fundamental techniques in the design and creation of jewelry with emphasis on silver soldering. Certain specific hand tools must be acquired. 3 credits.

 

ART 235 - General Crafts

Basic skills, techniques and applications are explored in the materials and processes of weaving, macrame, leather, rug making, stitchery mosaics, enameling and assemblages. 3 credits.

 

ART 236 - Ceramics I: Hand-Building

Ceramics as an art form. Major work is experimentation with a variety of hand-building techniques. Includes glazing and kiln firing. 3 credits.

 

ART 237 - Pottery I

Studio experience concentrates on throwing on the potter's wheel. Includes glaze techniques and kiln firing. Prerequisite: ART 236. 3 credits.

 

ART 238 - Ceramic Sculpture I

Basic sculptural principles of design and form investigated through the medium of ceramic clay. Emphasis is placed on early pottery origins of sculpture and their evolution into contemporary forms. Kiln firing experience. Prerequisite: ART 236. 3 credits.

 

ART 240 - Introduction to Sculpture: Casting and Subtraction

Introduction to the processes and techniques used in sculpture, including casting, subtractive, and mixed media techniques. Prerequisites: ART 113. 3 credits.

 

ART 241 - Introduction to Sculpture: Modeling and Construction

An introduction to the processes and techniques used in sculpture, with an emphasis on modeling, construction, and mixed-media techniques. Prerequisite: ART 113 or departmental permission. 3 credits.

 

ART 250 - Drawing III: Figure Drawing

Study of the human figure both in terms of structure and as a means of visual expression. Prerequisite: ART 151. 3 credits.

 

ART 255 - Basketry: Forms, Material, and Method

The study and construction of basket forms as related to traditional and contemporary techniques. Emphasis methods, materials, and esthetics of container forms. 3 credits.

 

ART 260 - Etching, Woodcut, Collagraph

Investigation of the basic materials and processes of three printmaking areas, woodcut, collagraph and etching. 3 credits.

 

ART 261 - Lithography and Silkscreen

Basic procedures and processes in both media with emphasis on the formal and expressive potentials of each. 3 credits.

 

ART 262 - Introduction to Photography

Introduction to the materials, techniques, and concepts of photographic image making. Camera required. 3 credits.

 

ART 263 - Photography: Cultivating Visual Awareness

A non-darkroom presentation of photography's role in the cultivation of visual awareness. 35mm Camera required. Not for photography specialization. 3 credits.

 

ART 270 - Introduction to Art Education

A historical, cultural, psychological and aesthetic study of Art education. The analysis of creative teaching strategies, advocacy, research findings, child development, and art media as related to educational settings. Open to all students. 3 credits.

 

ART 300 - History of Modern Art

Sources and forms of contemporary painting, sculpture, architecture and related arts, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. The movements of the early twentieth century in European painting are studied as to their influence on the painting of this country. The emergence, spread and character of modern architecture are discussed. Prerequisite: ART 105. 3 credits.

 

ART 301 - History of Italian Renaissance Art

Painting, sculpture, architecture and the graphic arts in Italy from 1300 - 1580. Giotto, Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, etc. Prerequisite: ART 105. 3 credits.

 

ART 302 - History of Art of the United States

From the earliest Colonial Period to the present, the painting, sculpture, architecture and decorative arts are reviewed in chronological sequence, along with their contribution to world art. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 303 - History of the Art of East Asia

Monuments of India, China, and Japan, consisting of architecture, sculpture, painting, and related arts. Prerequisite: one art history course, or East Asian history or philosophy. 3 credits.

 

ART 305 - History of Ancient Art

Architecture, painting, sculpture, and related arts of the peoples of the ancient Near East and European civilizations including Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Etruscan, Greek and Roman. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 306 - History of Medieval Art

A study of early Christian churches, Carolinguian book illumination, Romanesque sculpture and Gothic cathedrals, 400-1400. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 307 - History of Baroque Art

Painting, architecture and sculpture in Europe 1580-1700, with emphasis on works of Caravaggio, Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Velázquez. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 308 - History of Greek Art

Greek architecture, painting, sculpture, and allied arts ranging from the earliest phases through the Hellensistic period. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 309 - History of African Art

Study of African art forms as they are used in religious and social ceremonies. Methodology combines formal and historical stylistic analysis. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 310 - Illustration

Spot, line, and full color assignments will be created for print formats using traditional studio mediums. Computer graphics software will be used with electronic scanning to manipulate illustrated images. Prerequisites: ART 215. 3 credits.

 

ART 312 - History of Japanese Art

Important monuments of Japanese architecture, painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts studied from the Archaic Period to the present. Prerequisites: 3 credits in art history, Oriental Art, or East Asian history and/or philosophy. 3 credits.

 

ART 315 - Graphic Design II

Advanced problems in visual communication requiring sophisticated judgment in typography and layout for print media. Traditional studio techniques will be used as well as computer graphics for desktop publishing. Prerequisites: ART 215, ART 216 and ART 218. 3 credits.

 

ART 316 - Print Media Production

A studio course in the preparation of art and copy for offset printing. Projects will be designed using both photomechanical and digital page layout methods. Historic development of printing technology is also examined. Prerequisites: Art 215 and Art 216. 3 credits.

 

ART 317 - History of Women and Art

A history of women as creators and as images in the visual arts from the middle ages to the present. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 320 - Form and Structure in Painting

An intermediate course in painting which stresses individual responses to reality. Prerequisite: ART 220. 3 credits.

 

ART 321 - Water Based Media in Painting

Water colors, tempera, casein, and acrylic painting techniques and procedures are investigated. Prerequisite: ART 220. 3 credits.

 

ART 322 - History of Northern Renaissance Art

Painting, sculpture and printmaking in Flanders, Germany and France, 1350-1580. Focus on art of Van Eyck, Bosch, Dürer, Bruegel. Prerequisite: ART 105. 3 credits.

 

ART 332 - Silversmithing II

Advanced practice in metalsmithing techniques including hollowware, flatware and sculptural forms. Materials include copper, brass, bronze, pewter and sterling silver. Prerequisite: ART 232. 3 credits.

 

ART 333 - Jewelry II

Advanced practice in jewelry creation including casting, forging, stone setting and combining various materials. Prerequisite: ART 233. 3 credits.

 

ART 334 - Casting Tech. for Jewelry & Metalworking

Experimentation with and formation of metals through centrifugal, steam assist, free-form, limited mold, bi-metal, lost wax, sand, and piece-mold casting methods. Prerequisite: ART 232 or 233. 3 credits.

 

ART 336 - Ceramics II

A continuation of ART 236 which provides the opportunity to experiment with advanced hand-building projects and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 236. 3 credits.

 

ART 337 - Pottery II

Advanced experiences in ceramic techniques emphasizes clay bodies, glazing, and decorative techniques. Prerequisite: ART 237. 3 credits.

 

ART 338 - Ceramic Sculpture II

A continuation of ART 238 with emphasis on independent research and experimentation. Kiln firing experience. Prerequisite: ART 238. 3 credits.

 

ART 340 - Metal Sculpture

Development of sculpture concepts and techniques with an emphasis on metal sculpture. Experiences include gas and electric welding, fabricating, grinding, finishing, and the investigation of additional sculptural materials. Prerequisite: ART 240 or 241. 3 credits.

 

ART 341 - Wood Sculpture

Development of sculptural concepts and techniques with primary emphasis on wood sculpture. Experiences includes construction, carving, laminating, and the investigation of additional sculptural materials. Prerequisite: ART 240 or 241. 3 credits.

 

ART 342 - Sculptural Casting

Development of sculptural concepts and techniques with primary emphasis on casting, including mold-making, maquettes, and foundry awareness. Prerequisite: ART 240 or 241, or departmental permission. 3 credits.

 

ART 350-351 - Advanced Drawing I-II

A variety of contemporary conceptual and perceptual approaches is explored in drawing the figure, still-life and other subject matter. Prerequisite: ART 250. 3 credits.

 

ART 360 - Intermediate Printmaking: Etching, Woodcut or Collagraph

Specialized work in one medium; woodcut, collagraph or etching. Prerequisite: ART 260 or 261. 3 credits.ART 361 - Intermediate Printmaking: Lithography or Silkscreen Specialized work in one of these two areas. Prerequisite: ART 260 or 261. 3 credits.

 

ART 362 - Advanced Photography

An intensive darkroom course in the various aspects of photovisualization. Camera required. Prerequisite: ART 262. 3 credits.

 

ART 364 - Documentary Photography

Photography as a means of communicating information in sequential images, stressing the photo story. Prerequisite: ART 362. 3 credits.

 

ART 366 - History of Photography

Photography from its invention to the present day. Technical and creative achievements in the medium. Prerequisite: ART 104, ART 105 or ART 262. 3 credits.

 

ART 367 - Photographing People

Formal and informal portraiture with emphasis on understanding mood, lighting, exposure, posing, props, and background in capturing and revealing personality. Prerequisite: ART 262. 3 credits.

 

ART 370 - Art Education (Elementary School)

Philosophy, curriculum, and methodology of art education in the elementary school. Topics include: the child as a creative individual, the elementary art curriculum, the role of the elementary art teacher, and current issues in elementary art education. Prerequisite: ART 270. 3 credits.

 

ART 371 - Art Education (Secondary School)

Philosophy, curriculum, and methodology in the middle and senior high school. Special emphasis is on curriculum planning for adolescent interests and abilities. Prerequisite: ART 270. 3 credits.

 

ART 392 - Methods and Theories of the History of Art

The practice of art history studied through analysis of writings by outstanding scholars in the field. Emphasis on research and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: 9 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 400 - History of Architecture

Architectural ideas, forms, and styles from Palladio to Viollet-le-Duc. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 401 - History of Art Since 1945

New directions in the visual arts; changing ideas about the role of art in society. Prerequisite: ART 300. 3 credits.

 

ART 415 - Graphic Design III

This course focuses on the preparation for professional graphic design practice. Independent assignments will enable students to refine a portfolio for the field in their area of interest. Contemporary computer graphics techniques will be used for promotional marketing projects. Prerequisite: ART 315 and 316. 3 credits.

 

ART 420 - Advanced Painting

Concentrated work in an aspect of painting. Prerequisite: ART 320. 3 credits.

 

ART 429 - History of Dutch Art in the Age of Rembrandt

The art of Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer, Ruisdael and other masters active in the Dutch Republic during that nation's "Golden Age." The course explores the nature of Dutch painting while probing ties to other European, (especially Italian and Flemish), traditions. Attention to issues of art theory and current controversies over interpretation. Prerequisite: ART 105. 3 credits.

 

ART 430 - Advanced Ceramics

Concentrated and independent ceramic project development in pottery, ceramic sculpture, and clay bodies. Prerequisites: ART 238, 336 and 337. 3 credits.

 

ART 440 - Advanced Sculpture

Advanced work in selected area of sculptural activity. Prerequisites: Two of the following three courses: ART 340, 341, 342. 3 credits.

 

ART 460 - Experimental Printmaking

Exploration of mixed and non-traditional print media. Prerequisite: ART 360 or 361. 3 credits.

 

ART 461 - Innovative Printmaking

A concentrated study of image making by a process or combination of processes to produce unique pieces or multiple copies. Prerequisite: ART 360 or 361. 3 credits.

 

ART 464 - Digital Photography

Creative photo-imaging using the Macintosh platform and electronic darkroom software. Related ethical issues are covered. Camera required. Prerequisite: CSC 185 or basic knowledge of Macintosh and ART 262. 3 credits.

 

ART 466 - Advanced Digital Photography

Creative photo-imaging using advanced techniques of image transformation and manipulation. Camera required. Prerequisite: ART 464. 3 credits.

 

ART 480-481 - Advanced Art Problems

Independent work in a studio art area in which the student has taken all available courses. Prerequisite: departmental permission. 3 credits each.

 

ART 492 - Senior Seminar in Art History

Concentrated study and research in a particular aspect of art history. Students select a problem for study and present their findings in a scholarly manner. Required of all art history majors. Prerequisite: 18 credits of art history. 3 credits.

 

ART 497 - Internship

Practical experience in an approved agency which relates to the student's specialization. Hours to be arranged with the internship coordinator. Prerequisite: Department permission. 3-6 credits.

 

ART 499 - Independent Study

Research of a high quality meeting the standards of the department faculty director. Prerequisite: Department permission. 1-4 credits.