ART 135 INTRODUCTION TO FUNDAMENTALS OF ART MATERIALS AND PROCESSES.
This course provides a fundamental understanding of art materials and processes with two- and three-dimensional media. It aids the student in developing an understanding of the elements of design and principles of organization as they relate to two- and three-dimensional design. Credit. 3.
The presentation of the
theory and philosophy of art through an analysis of the principles, problems, and techniques of the
artist. Credit 3.
The study and application of
two-dimensional design elements and principles using diverse media. Credit 3.
Freehand drawing using various
media. The illusion of volume and space through the use of perspective, line, and value is stressed.
Credit 3.
Drawing from the model in various media. Gesture drawing and
figure structure are studied. Prerequisite: ART 163. Credit 3.
This entry level course
explores computer application of two-dimensional concepts. The emphasis is on creative thinking
and problem solving. Spring only. Formerly ART 334. Credit 3.
A survey of Prehistoric, Ancient, and
Medieval art. Fall only. Credit 3.
Continuation of Basic Design I with emphasis on various
compositional approaches and color organization using a variety of materials and media.
Prerequisites: ART 161 and ART 163.
Credit 3.
A continuation of ART 164.
Prerequisite: ART 164. Credit 3.
An introduction to elements
of design and the principles of arrangement as applied to problems in the third dimension. Credit
3.
This course introduces an overview of
history, principles, processes and terminology of typography and semiotics. Type sensitivity is
developed through a variety of means: classifying and identifying typefaces, designing typefaces
and typographic logotypes, as well as designing with type. The majority of work is created on the
Macintosh computer. Fall only. Prerequisite: ART 234. Credit 3.
An introduction to the
techniques and processes of the major print media. The students will also be introduced to
historical and aesthetic issues. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of Studio Art. Credit 3.
An introduction to the materials and techniques of
oil painting. Emphasis is placed on the observation of actual phenomena using still life, the figure,
and landscape. Prerequisite: ART 265. Credit 3.
An introduction to the techniques and procedures of printmaking.
The emphasis is on relief, serigraphy, and intaglio methods. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of
Studio Art. Credit 3.
A
survey of Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, and Rococo art. Spring only. Credit 3.
An introduction to ceramics. Clay will be explored through a variety of
basic hand building techniques and elementary wheel throwing. Ceramic surfaces including slips
and glazes will be employed. Students will use various kiln firing techniques with earthenware and
stoneware clays. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of Art to include ART
271, or permission of instructor. Credit 3.
This course promotes the inventive and individual solutions to
illustrational problems, explores relationships of the image to the text and develops individual skill
level using a variety of media, including the computer. Creating a portfolio is a goal. Fall only.
May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
Publication design problems are presented as
they relate to a specific corporation/product. Typical projects are a brochure, annual report,
package design and an ad campaign using storyboards. Production methods using color
photocopiers, computers, airbrush, etc., are individually explored to produce presentation quality
mockups. Fall only. Prerequisite: ART 336. May be repeated for credit.
Credit 3.
A corporate identity package is developed
using the computer to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects which carry the
corporate logotype. Typical usages are ads, billboards, vehicles and products. Spring only.
Prerequisite: ART 336. May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
The application of the principles of design to fabrics, dyeing,
macrame, stitchery and weaving. Two crafts will be explored in depth each semester. Prerequisite:
ART 265. May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
Drawing problems with emphasis on compositional
elements. Prerequisite: ART 269. May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
Exploration of traditional painting processes and concepts
along with the introduction of non-traditional techniques and materials. Emphasis is placed on
skill development and individual exploration of ideas. Prerequisite: ART
365. May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
Emphasis is placed on figure, landscape, and
imaginative paintings which experiment in transparent techniques of watercolor. The development
of an individual style for the artist through creative thinking is encouraged. Fall and summer only.
Prerequisites: ART 265 and ART 365.
May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
The development of jewelry techniques with emphasis on design
application of various skills. Prerequisite: ART 265 or permission of
instructor. May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
A history of American architecture, painting, and
sculpture from the colonial period to the present. Fall and random summer terms only. Credit 3.
A survey
of major artistic movements and artists working in painting, sculpture and architecture.
Prerequisite: ART 370 or permission of the instructor. Fall and random
summer terms only. Credit 3.
The study of historical and
functional aspects of major thinking and writing concerning the visual arts. Prerequisites: ART 160 and one of the following: ART 260,
ART 370, or ART 471. Fall and random
summer terms only. Credit 3.
A continued exploration of ceramics. Individual direction
of each student will determine type of clay, ceramic surface and firing process to be used. Further
research into clay and glaze chemistry and the history of ceramics. Prerequisite: ART 371 or instructor's permission. Credit 3.
The exploration of three-dimensional media through the proper use of
tools, working processes, and a variety of materials. Emphasis placed on skill development and
individual exploration of ideas. Prerequisite: ART 271. May be repeated for
credit. Credit 3.
Advanced problems in printmaking. Special
procedures and problems involving further investigation of various printmaking media.
Prerequisite: ART 366. May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
An undergraduate seminar course for the
senior art major. The problem is selected within the area of specialization. Prerequisites: Special
permission of the department chair and 6 semester hours credit in area of investigation. May be
repeated for credit. (This course may be taken for Academic Distinction credit. See Academic
Distinction Program in this catalogue.) Credit 3.
The study of the promoting, marketing, and financing of
art. Alternate springs only. Credit 3.
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ART 160 INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS. [ARTS 1301]
ART 161
BASIC DESIGN I. [ARTS 1311]ART 163
DRAWING. [ARTS 1316]ART 164 LIFE DRAWING I.
ART 234
ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN I.ART 260 PRE-RENAISSANCE ART HISTORY.
ART 265
BASIC DESIGN II. [ARTS 1312]ART 269
LIFE DRAWING II.ART 271
THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN.ART 335 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN II.
ART 336
ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN III.ART 365
PAINTING I.ART 366 PRINTMAKING.
ART 370
RENAISSANCE THROUGH ROCOCO ART HISTORY.ART 371 CERAMICS.
ART 431 ILLUSTRATION.
ART 432 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN IV.
ART 434 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN V.
ART 462 APPLIED DESIGN.
ART 463 ADVANCED DRAWING.
ART 465 ADVANCED PAINTING.
ART 466 PAINTING IN AQUAMEDIA.
ART 467 JEWELRY.
ART 471 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ART.
ART 474 HISTORY OF THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURY ART.
ART 478 CRITICISM AND THEORY IN THE VISUAL ARTS.
ART 480 ADVANCED CERAMICS.
ART 482 SCULPTURE.
ART 492 ADVANCED PRINTMAKING.
ART 493 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR IN ART.
ART 494 THE BUSINESS OF ART.
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