Lyon College Catalog 2012-13

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related field. The Art major develops in students the necessary knowledge, technical skill and commitment to work as an artist today. Students are immersed in a creative learning environment, and encouraged to cultivate an approach to art making that is informed by traditional two- and three-dimensional art practices, experimental approaches and new digital technologies. Students are encouraged to connect their art eduction to the opportunities available at an excellent liberal arts college. Summary of Requirements for a Major in Art ART 101 Introduction to the Visual Arts* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 110 Drawing Studio I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 120 Two-Dimensional Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 201 World Art I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 202 World Art II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 232 Painting Studio I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 490 Senior Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Five art electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 credits Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 credits * This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

The Art Minor The Art minor is a body of courses designed as a second field for students interested in developing their understanding of the artistic process and their creative talents in the visual arts. Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Art ART 101 Introduction to the Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 110 Drawing Studio I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 120 Two-Dimensional Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits ART 201 World Art I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits OR ART 202 World Art II Select two of the following: ART 220 Digital Studio I ART 232 Painting Studio I ART 233 Printmaking Studio I ART 234 Three-Dimensional Studio I Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 credits

Art Courses ART 101 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS / 3 credits This course directs the students to an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts — especially drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Students will learn to analyze art

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