The South Carolina School of the Arts
238 | Academic Courses
selected topic in art or design history/theory. Since the content will vary, this course may be taken up to three times for credit. This course is limited to art majors or minors only. (Formerly ART 433). 341. Painting 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)6* Continuation of Painting 1 with oil and synthetic media; experiences increase knowledge of technical procedures with assignments encouraging personal exploration. Prerequisite: ART 241. 342. Drawing 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)6* A problem solving course, designed to expand experience with the medium of drawing, to promote experimentation with materials and techniques, and to encourage the development of personal solutions and imagery. Prerequisite: ART 242.
362. Ceramics III: Intermediate Wheelthrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)6* Continued exploration of traditional and contemporary practices of making wheel-thrown ceramic fine art and fine craft objects on a pottery wheel. Intermediate wheel-throwing techniques are employed to create complex utilitarian vessels such as matching sets, multipart lidded forms, and thrown-and-assembled works. Students also learn introductory glaze chemistry and assist in loading and firing large combustion fuel reduction kilns. Prerequisite: ART 264. 363. Sculpture 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)6* Further exploration of aesthetic and technical issues of sculptural processes; focus on refinement of skills, further knowledge of contemporary and historical issues, and indepth exploration of materials. Prerequisite: ART 261. 371. Photography II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)6* This photography course emphasizes the basic aesthetic grammar of photography while providing a historical and critical context for looking at and making photographs. You will learn the visual history and grammar of contemporary photography, the ability to approach digital photography in a serious problem-solving manner,the skill to edit and discuss both your own work as well as other visual artists, and the ability to promote your own work. You will learn basic digital photography, Adobe Photoshop for photographers, and digital printing methods. 382. Elementary Art Methods/Field Experience IIa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Introduction to instructional methods, materials, and assessment techniques suitable for use with elementary students; topics include instructional methods and skill development through application of a variety of media and techniques; promotion of aesthetic awareness and creativity; classroom management and safety; relationships with other disciplines; and criteria for student assessment. Prerequisite: ART 281 plus admission to Teacher Education Program. 384. Secondary Art Methods/Field Experience IIb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Introduction to instructional methods, materials, and assessment techniques suitable for use with secondary students, including special attention to middle school students as well; topics include experimentation with a variety of materials and techniques, skill development in productive thinking, problem solving, planning, motivation techniques, instructional methods for diverse populations, classroom management and safety, and assessment. Prerequisite: ART 281 plus admission to Teacher Education Program.