Course Catalog

Art

Art 001   Gallery Event and Museum Attendance
Fall and Spring Semester—Attendance at specified gallery openings, seminars, lectures and required critiques and attendances on at least one major Art Department sponsored field trip (once in 4 years). All full-time degree seeking students progressing toward an art major must enroll in and complete the requirements of Art 001 each semester of on-campus residence. All full-time students progressing toward an art minor or toward a teaching endorsement in Art (not completing an art major) must enroll in and complete the requirements of Art 001 at least once. Pass/Fail. No credit.

Art 131   Foundations of Design I – 2D
In this art foundations course students will study basic applications and principles for effective visual communication. The course will provide instruction in basic techniques for representational drawing, basic principles for two-dimensional design, and an investigation and practice of color theory. A wide range of materials and artistic practices are used in the course to study the basic principles of art. (For students intending to be Art Majors this class should be completed by the end of the sophomore year). ART. Four credits.

Art 132  Foundations of Design II – 3D
Connections and differences between two-dimensional and three-dimensional media will be investigated, but the fundamentals of design will be practiced, primarily, in a three-dimensional format. Emphasis will be given to using design principles to arrive at unique and effective design solutions. The specific media and technique used are variable. Four credits. (For students intending to be Art Majors this class should be completed by the end of the sophomore year). ART. Four credits.

Art 180  Independent Study in Art

Art 190   Special Topics in Art

Art 198   Independent Research in Art

Art 201   Art History: Prehistoric to Renaissance
This course provides an examination of the art and artifacts created from prehistoric times to the end of the Gothic era. It focuses primarily on the art of the Western European world. Cornerstone 5, WRITCOM and HISTRCL. Four credits.

Art 202   Art History: Renaissance to 19th Century
This is a course which develops an understanding of those objects of art which have been created in Western Europe from the time of the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century. Cornerstone 5, WRITCOM and HISTRCL. Four credits.

Art 203   Art History: Modern Art
This course will consider major developments in European and American painting and sculpture from 1900 to 1950, from Fauvism and Cubism to abstract expressionism. Cornerstone 5, WRITCOM, and HISTRCL. Four credits.

Art 204   Survey of Non Western Art
This course is a broad survey of art and artifacts of the civilizations found in the continents of Asia and Africa. Cornerstone 5 and GLOBAL Four credits.

Art 205   Art Since 1940
This course will provide a survey of the developments in art since 1940. It will begin with art in Europe and America and expand to address the global inclusiveness commonly found in the contemporary art world. Drawing, Painting, Photography and Sculpture, along with more contemporary art forms, such as Installation, Performance Art and Digital Imagery, will be reviewed. Cornerstone 5, WRITCOM and HISTRCL. Four credits.

Art 206   History of Design
This course surveys the evolution of graphic design from antiquity to the present, with the heaviest concentration falling to graphic design forms and applications of the 20th and 21st century. This course will include limited coverage of architectural design and the design of utilitarian objects to highlight related principles of a given period, movement or school. Four credits.

Art 219   Employment Experience in Art

Art 221   Drawing I
This course expands on the principles of Basic Drawing covered in Art 131 and encourages the artist to apply those principles in developing and communicating personal content. ART. Four credits. Prerequisite: Art 131 – or instructor approval based on portfolio.

Art 233   Art Major Seminar
In this course for Art Majors, students will learn various business aspects related to an artistic career. Items covered will include: procedures for generating ideas in art; writing an artist’s statement; preparing a resume; documenting work with photography and digital programs; cutting mats and framing; creating effective portfolios; and procedures for interviewing. Prerequisite: Art 131, 132, and completion of one studio course. Four credits. (Art Majors should complete this class by the end of the Junior year).

Art 238   Graphic Design I
This course has a how-to approach to graphic design, from concept to development of finished product. The essential methods and tools of professional designers will be taught in projects with practical applications - for print and web design. An emphasis will be placed on the use of the Macintosh computer as a layout and design tool, with instruction using industry standard soft ware. (This course can be taken a second time by Graphic Design Majors for additional credit and toward fullfilling the requirements of their major).  Prerequisite: Art 131 and Art 132 for Art majors and minors. Four credits.

Art 240   Advertising Practicum (Newspaper)
Supervised, practical experience in advertising sales and design for The Simpsonian student newspaper. Two credits. Same as Communications 240 and Management 240.

Art 241   Photography I
This course will permit students to use the camera as a means of making aesthetically satisfying images. The student learns the complete black and white photographic process from inception to completion. The translation of creative ideas into fine, finished black and white photographs is a course objective. Conceptual development and creative exploration of the photographic medium will be stressed in the student's work. ART. Four credits.

Art 243   Pottery I
This course develops skill in handling of clay bodies and skill in their utilization as hand built clay objects are created. Four credits.

Art 245   Painting I: Basic
This course is an introduction to traditional techniques for representational painting. Proper uses of paint materials will be introduced and practiced. Development of design composition, techniques for representational drawing and painting will be enhanced while working toward a painting style that includes personal expression. Four credits. Prerequisite: Art 131 – or instructor approval based on portfolio.

Art 280   Independent Study in Art

Art 290   Special Topics in Art

Art 298   Independent Research in Art

Art 319   Internship in Art
In order to provide an opportunity for the student to test his/her emerging skills and ability in art, the student will design and complete an internship experience. The student, with faculty assistance, is expected to propose the nature of this internship, develop viable avenues to implement the proposal, and execute the proposal. Adequate evaluation of the project will occur via three avenues: the student, the art professional involved, and the art faculty. This course is restricted to art majors. Prerequisites: Completion of two studio courses (for Graphic Design Majors this consists of Art 238 and Art 339) or instructor permission. Four credits.

Art 322   Drawing II
This course builds on exercises completed in Art 221:Drawing I and provides an opportunity for the student concentrating in drawing to further explore individual interests in the medium of drawing. Four credits. Prerequisite: Art 221 – or instructor approval based on portfolio.

Art 339   Graphic Design II
The emphasis of this course will be a further exploration of graphic design theory and practice. This Course is a practical exploration into the nature and use of graphics in regard to traditional printing and electronic web applications. Design, as a discipline of a problem solving activity, will be explored in a more advanced scenario. (This course can be taken a second time by Graphic Design Majors for additional credit and toward fulfilling the requirements of their major). Prerequisite: Art 238 – or instructor approval based on portfolio. Four Credits.

Art 343   Pottery II
Capitalizing upon abilities developed in Art 143, students will be introduced to wheel-thrown techniques, will refine and expand glazing and surface decoration skills, and learn basic glaze chemistry. Students will begin to develop aesthetic understanding of pottery within both historic and contemporary contexts. May be repeated once at an advanced level. Prerequisite: Art 243 or instructor’s approval based on portfolio. Four credits.

Art 344   Photography II
The course will examine the process and the art form of Digital Photography. Students will examine the compositional and technical aspects of the digital photographic image. This will be a basic course that will explore some basic processes of photographic software, computer hardware as well as output options. Students will learn the value of exposure controls and various compositional concepts. Conceptual development and creative exploration of the photographic image will be stressed in the student's work. Prerequisite: Art 241 for Art majors and minors, or instructor’s approval. Four credits.

Art 345   Painting II
In this advanced painting course the student will continue to refine technical abilities in painting while enhancing their individual painting style and artistic voice. The course will be organized around a set of related paintings that explore a specific theme and painting style. Prerequisite: Art 245 – or instructor’s approval based on portfolio. Four credits.

Art 360   Elementary Art Methods
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the basis for creative expression in children and youth. It will also explore ways to develop such expression via methods in the school classroom at an elementary level. Four credits.

Art 361*   Secondary Art Methods
This course will provide students who intend to teach art in the secondary school with a stronger understanding of appropriate art methods to use in teaching adolescent children and youth and explore ways to develop expression in the secondary school classroom. Four credits.

* - Students taking these courses will need to be aware that they are to be in the public school classroom as part of course requirements during the semester this course is taken.

Art 380   Independent Study in Art

Art 385   Senior Seminar
This culminating seminar is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to synthesize his/her position about art and art style and develop a substantial body of work reflecting his/her personal art style. The seminar will provide the means for the mounting of a final senior exhibition, or final senior paper. This course is limited to students who are art majors and who have attained senior standing and/or have instructor approval. Four credits.

Art 390   Special Topics in Art

Art 398   Independent Research in Art

Last Updated: 11/18/11