ART 160 PRINTMAKING I
Campus: 
This course will introduce the
student to a variety of non-toxic printmaking techniques (e.g. solar
etching, woodcut, linocut, dry point and monotype). Acids and harsh
chemicals will not be used. The student will be encouraged to develop
drawing, painting and design abilities as well as an expressive
sensibility. 3 hours a week with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3
credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission. Spring.
ART 163 CRAFTS AS AN ART FORM I
Campus:
An
introduction to craft techniques that encourage creative expression as
well as an understanding of the cultural history behind the forms. A
variety of media may be used including clay, mosaic, enamel, textile,
glass and/or wood. 3 hours a week with additional studio time, 1
semester, 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with
permission. Fall.
ART 173 PHOTOGRAPHY WITHOUT A DARKROOM
Campus: An
exploration of photography that concentrates on making good
photographs, emphasizing composition and content. Traditional 35 millimeter film
cameras with laboratory processing. Simple studio lighting and portrait
photography. Digital photography with PhotoShop manipulation.
Alternative techniques: pinholes, Polaroid image and emulsion
transfers, altered photocopies. 3 hours a week with additional studio
time, 1 semester, 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits
with permission. Fall.
ART 183 DRAWING I
Campus: An
introduction to the skills and creative possibilities of drawing. This
course enables students to discover and develop their own unique styles
and expressive qualities. Group discussion and analysis develops a
critical awareness of the work of others as well as their own. 3 hours
a week with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. This course
may be taken for 2 credits with permission. Fall and spring.
ART 184 PAINTING I
Campus: Varied
techniques, materials and approaches to painting are explored to
develop and expand the students’ capabilities and modes of expression.
3 hours a week with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. This
course may be taken for 2 credits with permission. Fall and spring.
ART 186 CERAMICS I
Campus: A
basic course in methods of working with clay, including firing and
glazing techniques. Emphasis will be given to the developing of good
structural form and decorative design. Extensive use of the potter’s
wheel along with hand-building. Course will include a visit to a
ceramic exhibit. 3 hours a week with additional studio time, 1
semester, 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with
permission. Fall.
ART 190 CERAMIC SCULPTURE
Campus: A course
designed to develop skills and creative expression in clay, using
sculpture as a focus. Projects will be planned to explore students’
interests and challenge their capabilities. 3 hours a week with
additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. This course may be taken
for 2 credits with permission. Spring.
ART 195 CALLIGRAPHY I
Campus: The
development of those skills required to learn the Chancery Cursive
Alphabet, based upon and adapted from the writing masters of the 15th
century. Emphasis will be placed on the personal inventive usage of the
style by the student calligrapher. 3 hours a week with additional
studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2
credits with permission. Fall and spring.
ART 260 PRINTMAKING II
Campus: Students
will control basic printmaking methods learned in ART 160 to achieve
consistent technical quality. They will be introduced to one or more
techniques and will focus on developing expressive imagery.
Prerequisite: ART 160 or departmental approval. 3 hours a week with
additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Spring.
ART 263 CRAFTS AS AN ART FORM II
Campus: A
more advanced exploration of one or more crafts in which the student
pursues an individual, in-depth and personal approach to the craft
form. Prerequisite: ART 163 or departmental approval. 3 hours a week
with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall.
ART 265 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
Campus: Challenging
projects will evolve from a basic understanding of graphic software
including Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator or Quark XPress and
the principles of graphic design. 3 hours a week with additional studio
time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall and spring.
ART 267 COMPUTER ASSISTED GRAPHIC DESIGN WORKSHOP
Campus: A
basic course with individual projects to suit career needs. Preparation
for exhibitions, planning publicity, advertising brochures and posters.
Students will use the computer and laser printer in the production of
their campaigns. 3 hours a week with additional studio time, 1
semester, 3 credits. Fall and spring.
ART 269 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Campus: This
course will emphasize the integration of traditional photographic
skills with digital image processing. Digital cameras and Adobe
Photoshop will be used to produce traditional and original
non-photographic images. Students will become familiar with the
creative possibilities of the photographic and computer-based aspects
of digital photography. Classes will include lectures, in-class
projects, photographic assignments and critiques. Students will collect
and shoot images to use in class and for independent projects. Basic
photographic skills and digital file fundamentals will be emphasized.
Students must have a digital camera with adjustable functions. No point
and shoot cameras. 3 hours a week with additional studio time, 1
semester, 3 credits. Fall and spring.
ART 280 PHOTOGRAPHY AS AN ART I
Campus: Students
will learn to approach photography as a means of creative expression.
Course covers the aesthetic and technical aspects of black and white
photography, including 35 millimeter camera technique, film processing and
development of photographs in the darkroom. Weekly assignments, class
critique of student work and slide lectures on photography are given.
Students must have adjustable 35 millimeter camera capable of manual operation.
No point and shoot or digital cameras. 3 hours a week with additional
studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall and spring.
ART 281 PHOTOGRAPHY AS AN ART II
Campus: A
continuation of the principles of 35 millimeter photography with advanced black
and white developing and printing techniques, including toning,
bleaching, pushing and pulling film, use of camera filters and
different lenses. Opportunity for experimentation with form and
content. Students pursue individual assignments, developing a personal
vocabulary of vision. Class critiques, gallery/museum visit and slide
lectures. Prerequisite: ART 280 or departmental approval. 3 hours a
week with additional darkroom time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall and
spring.
ART 283 DRAWING II
Campus: Based upon the drawing
concepts developed in ART 183, the student progresses to more
sophisticated drawing concepts and investigates various wet and dry
media. Prerequisite: ART 183 or departmental approval. 3 hours a week
with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall and spring.
ART 284 PAINTING II
Campus: A
continuation of the concepts and skills of painting in which the
student works toward a greater awareness of a personal statement and
development of painting skills. Prerequisite: ART 184 or departmental
approval. 3 hours a week with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3
credits. Fall and spring.
ART 286 CERAMICS II
Campus: An
advanced ceramics course in which the student builds upon and
reinforces previous ceramic experience to skillfully develop a
personal expression through clay. Emphasis on developing skill on the
potter’s wheel. Prerequisite: ART 186 or departmental approval. 3 hours
a week with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall.
ART 292 CERAMIC SCULPTURE II
Campus:Students
will build on previous skills begin in ART 190 Ceramic Sculpture I.
They will work on developing their personal style of expression.
Prerequisite: ART 190 or departmental approval. 3 hours a week with
additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Spring.
ART 295 CALLIGRAPHY II
Campus: This
course will build on calligraphic skills begun at the introductory
level. The student will develop a personal style and will experience
lettering on various surfaces, with assorted media and be introduced to
new letter forms in order to produce integrated calligraphic
statements. Prerequisite: ART 195 or departmental approval. 3 hours a
week with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall and
spring.
ART 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VARIOUS MEDIA
Campus: A course developed to meet the needs and interests of students for creative individualized study and experimentation. Departmental approval is required. 3 hours a week with additional studio time, 1 semester, 3 credits.
