ART Course Descriptions
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ART-100 Drawing I (3 cr.)
HUM CRPRF Fall and Spring Semesters
Concentration on the development of visual sensitivity through drawing with various media. Equivalent to 304-100.
ART-101 Fundamentals of Design (3 cr.)
HUM CRPRF Fall and Spring Semesters
Basic two-and three-dimensional design using various media for development of visual sensitivity. Equivalent to 304-101.
ART-102 Introduction to Art and Design (1 cr.)
Fall and Spring Semesters
Introduction to various disciplines and activities in art and design. Not appropriate for general education requirement. Equivalent to 304-102.
ART-103 Design (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring Semesters
Application of basic design principles using various media for development of visual sensitivity to three-dimensional form. Equivalent to 304-503. P: ART-101.
ART-145 The Practice of Art (2 cr.)
Summer Session
Introduction to creative concepts, techniques of presentation, practices in studio art, function of criticism, portfolio ingredients and opportunities in the art world. Studio Art or Art Education majors only. Equivalent to 304-145.
ART-200 Drawing II (1-3 cr.)
Fall and Spring Semesters
Continuation of 304-100; exploitation of media for creative and expressive ends. Initial enrollment must be for 3 credits.
Equivalent to 304-500. P: ART-100. R
ART-209 Painting I (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to character and use of various painting media; work from still life and life with reference to problems of two-dimensional color composition.
Equivalent to 304-509. P: ART-200.
ART-211 Sculpture I (3 cr.)
HUM CRPRF Fall and Spring Semesters
Introduction to sculptural concepts.
Equivalent to 304-511. P: ART-100 ART-101.
ART-213 Ceramics I (3 cr.)
HUM CRPRF Fall, Spring and Summer
Basic design and techniques of ceramic production for artist/potter; forming, firing and surface treatment. Equivalent to 304-513.
ART-215 Art Metal I (3 cr.)
HUM CRPRF Fall, Spring and Summer
Design and construction of jewelry and objects in precious and non-precious materials with relationship to human interaction. Equivalent to 304-515.
ART-217 Printmaking I (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to the concepts and techniques of printmaking.
Equivalent to 304-517. P: ART-101, ART-200.
ART-256 Art Workshop (1-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Selected art concepts, processes and media will vary to serve special student populations. Credit determined by individual contract.
Equivalent to DES-256, 304-256.
ART-301 Life Drawing I (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring Semesters
Drawing the human figure in action or at rest; problems in figure composition.
Equivalent to 304-501, 304-420. P: ART-200.
ART-401 Life Drawing II (1-3 cr.)
Fall and Spring Semesters
Advanced problems in figure composition and graphic interpretation of the figure. Initial enrollment must be for 3 credits.
Equivalent to 304-502. P: ART-301. R
ART-407 Aesthetics (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring Semesters
Examination of the philosophers of contending theories in art.
Equivalent to 304-607. P: ARTH-223, ARTH-224, ARTH-336 or ARTH-337.
ART-409 Painting II (1-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced work in oil painting; exploitation of medium for creative and expressive ends. Initial enrollment must be for 3 credits.
Equivalent to 304-510. P: ART-209. R
ART-411 Sculpture II (1-3 cr.)
Fall and Spring Semesters
Advanced problems in sculpture; exploitation of media for creative and expressive ends. Initial enrollment must be for 3 credits.
Equivalent to 304-512. P: ART-211. R
ART-413 Ceramics II (1-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Use of clay, glazes and kiln for design and production of high-fired ceramics. Initial enrollment must be for 3 credits.
Equivalent to 304-514. P: take ART-213. R
ART-415 Art Metal II (1-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced problems in design and construction of jewelry, hollow forms and objects in precious and non-precious materials. Initial enrollment must be for 3 credits. Equivalent to 304-516. P: ART-215. R
ART-417 Printmaking II (1-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced work in the processes of relief, silkscreen, etching or lithographic printmaking. Initial enrollment must be for 3 credits.
Equivalent to 304-518. P: ART-217. R
ART-445 Senior Seminar (1 cr.)
Summer Session
Professional practice including portfolio and senior exhibition; current ideas and career opportunities within the art profession. Senior level or higher. Studio Art or Art Education majors only. Equivalent to 304-545.