Art transfers. Materials fee may apply. Prerequisite: ART 113. Pre- or corequisite: ART 125.
historical overview of photography and its impact on society, principles of aesthetic organization and composition, creation and interpretation of visual messages and camera practice. A SLR camera with manual capability is required. Materials fee may apply. No previous experience is necessary. Fall Term.
ART 221 Ceramics Studio Introduction to the basic processes and techniques of making functional and nonfunctional ceramic objects. These techniques include hand building, such as coil and slab and wheel throwing. Craftsmanship and critical thinking skills are stressed. Basic vocabulary, ceramic history, glazing and firing will be covered. Materials fee may apply. No previous experience is necessary. No prerequisite.
ART 244 Digital Photography Studio An introduction to photography as a medium of fine art in the darkroom. Topics include: a historical overview of photography and its impact on society, principles of aesthetic organization and composition, creation and interpretation of visual messages and camera practice. A SLR digital camera with manual capability is required. Materials fee may apply. Prerequisite: ART 113.
ART 226 Typography Studio Introduction to typography as a foundational element of graphic design. Topics include the history of; classifications and anatomy of; and rules, guidelines and theories on the effective and expressive use of type. Materials fee may apply. Prerequisites: ART 113, ART 125. Spring Term.
ART 250 Thematics and Selected Topics Exploration of a theme or topic not a part of regular course offerings, such as Renaissance perspective, the portrait, landscape and light, surrealism, collage, hypercard or emerging movements of contemporary art. Materials fee may apply. Repeatable for credit. May have prerequisites.
ART 230 Printmaking Studio Introduction to intaglio and relief printmaking concepts, history, masterworks, materials and processes. This course combines art theory, history and studio experience in creative composition and craft process. Students create prints using the intaglio and relief process. Additional printing methods including photo processes will be presented and explored as appropriate. Traditional and contemporary approaches are studied. No previous experience is necessary. Materials fee may apply. No prerequisite.
ART 254-255 Media Practicum II See ART 154-155. ART 315 Intermediate Figure Drawing An intensive studio course with a focus on figure drawing. Direct observation of the model will be informed by a study of anatomy for artists and by study of the evolving meaning and conventions of Western figure traditions, from the classical to modern period. Slide presentations, readings and museum visits will supplement studio work. A broad variety of media allows work in line, tone and color. This course builds on ART 115 and ART 215. A high level of student commitment as well as appropriately challenging assignments distinguish the 300-level course. Materials fee may apply. Prerequisite: ART 215 or permission of the instructor. Fall Term, evennumbered years; January Term, on occasion.
ART 235 Sculpture Studio Introduction to the concepts of visual expression, techniques and materials of sculpture. Emphasis is on composition, expression and production of projects using two processes: the additive, which includes clay modeling, mold making and casting and the subtractive process of direct carving. No previous experience is necessary. Materials fee may apply. No prerequisite. ART 240 Photography Studio An introduction to photography as a medium of fine art in the darkroom. Topics include: a 67