Art (ART) Courses

ART 101 : Introduction to the Visual Arts

Credits: 3

This course is a general introduction to the visual arts including media, techniques, and history. It is designed to offer an appreciation of the creative processes involved in the visual arts. This course reviews two- and three-dimensional art forms, methods and media; examines the visual elements and principal of design; and surveys art styles from the prehistoric to the 20th Century. It is oriented to students who have not been exposed to the formal study of these disciplines.

ART 104 : Introduction to Printmaking

Credits: 3

An introductory printmaking course that is designed for studio experience. This course deals with projects as well as written exams that allows students to demonstrate an understanding of the multiple facets of printmaking. Hands on experience in screen- printing, monotype, intaglio, and relief printmaking will be covered.

ART 104D : Introduction to Printmaking: Screenprinting

Credits: 3

Basic screen printing techniques for fabric and paper. Artistic composition, screen processing, stencil making using photographic and hand-manipulated imagery, and printing will be covered in lectures and demonstrations. Supplies are to be provided by the student.

ART 105B : Introduction to Ceramics (Handbuilding)

Credits: 3

Studio experience in ceramic hand building techniques. Course includes both lectures and projects.

ART 105C : Introduction to Ceramics (Wheel Throwing)

Credits: 3

Studio experience in ceramic wheel throwing techniques. Course includes both lectures and projects.

ART 107D : Introduction to Digital Photography

Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to digital photography. Students will learn basic camera techniques and how to process their images in digital format. This course will provide the student with basic aesthetic principles of visual art as well as an extensive range of practical photographic techniques needed for entry into the photographic workplace and/or for personal artistic expression. It provides experience in traditional and contemporary photographic techniques for art, multimedia, and television.

ART 112 : Intro to Digital Arts

Credits: 3

Introduction to digital technology and its applications to the production of visual art. Emphasis is on the relationship between art, design, and technology. Students develop the capacity for critical thinking and problem solving through project based learning.

ART 113 : Introduction to Drawing

Credits: 3

This beginning drawing course introduces general drawing and compositional principles. Elements of design will be addressed in depth and a variety of materials and techniques will be used. No prior experience required.

ART 113D : Introduction to Digital Drawing

Credits: 3

Art 113D is an introductory course for students who are interested in developing communication skills in the area of two-dimensional, vector drawing as it relates to computer based imaging. Fundamental drawing concepts, creative problem solving techniques and basic design principles will be covered. Material covered in this course may be useful to any area of study where visual enhancement may apply. This includes ICS and business.

ART 115 : Introduction to Design

Credits: 3

A foundation course in the two dimensional design aspect of the visual arts. The emphasis is on basic concepts, elements and principles of organization as well as their application and manipulation on problem solving situations.

ART 115D : Introduction to 2D Digital Design

Credits: 3

A foundation course for students who are interested in developing communication skills in the area of two-dimensional design as it relates to digital imaging. Fundamental design concepts, creative problem solving techniques and design principles and elements will be covered.

ART 116 : Introduction to Three-Dimensional Composition

Credits: 3

A beginning sculpture course which covers techniques, materials and concepts of form/space relation and 3-dimensional design through a variety of projects such as clay modeling, carving, construction and metal casting. Supplies provided by students.

ART 123 : Introduction to Painting

Credits: 3

Introduction to the theory and practice of painting. Instruction on the use of painting materials and techniques. This course will cover art historical movements and show parallels in contemporary art practices as well. Designed to serve art majors and non-art majors.

ART 156 : Digital Painting

Credits: 3

ART 156 is an introduction to the use of the computer as a painting tool. Studio experience will explore digital painting techniques as used for personal expression, production design, concept art, matte painting, and texture mapping. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an aesthetic criteria for evaluation.

ART 166 : Digital Printmaking

Credits: 3

Art 166 focuses on the creation of visual images that combine the use of computer design and digital-printmaking. All facets of digital printmaking, starting with the essentials of good scanning. Photoshop techniques for image refinement, and options for outpt involving paper and ink combinations will be covered.

ART 175 : Survey of Global Art I

Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to the major developments in Global Art from prehistory to 1500.

ART 176 : Survey of Global Art II

Credits: 3

This course will examine artistic production of major societies from 1500 to the present.

ART 202 : Digital Imaging

Credits: 3

Studio experience in intermediate-level digital imaging concepts and techniques including image capture, manipulation, image creation, and output in various media using industry standard imaging editing software.

ART 207D : Intermediate Digital Photography

Credits: 3

This course is an intermediate level digital photography course intended for students who are serious photographers or who intend to pursue a career involving digital photography. The course will cover photography history, theory and aesthetics more comprehensively than the introductory level Art 107D. It will develop composition skills as well as emphasize current trends in advanced, professional level digital photography techniques. It will provide a foundation for digital photography for students who wish to pursue it or related fields such as art, multimedia and television production.

ART 213 : Intermediate Drawing

Credits: 3

A continuation and development of skills and ideas introduced in ART 113. Contemporary concepts and techniques will be explored and applied. Students will engage in art historical disco

ART 214 : Introduction to Life Drawing

Credits: 3

ART 214 is an investigation of the figure concerning anatomical construction, light, space, diagrammatic analysis, and thematic content through the process of drawing.

ART 221 : Design for Print and Web

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to the development principles related to graphic design terminology, tools and media, and layout design concepts. There is an emphasis ion typesetting and composing for print and web products.

ART 223 : Intermediate Painting

Credits: 3

ART 223 is an extension of the observational foundation established in Art 123 (Introduction to Painting) to address contemporary, conceptual and expressive approaches to painting. Oil painting will be the primary medium used in this course. Students will further develop their knowledge of mediums and substrates.

ART 224 : Painting from Life

Credits: 3

This course is an intensive studio experience of painting from the model. Contemporary methods of application and theory will be explored while learning the history of figure painting.

ART 229 : Interface Design I

Credits: 3

ART 229 Interface Design I provides a foundation of interface design skills, techniques, and principles necessary to design visually effective, user-friendly web sites. Through lessons, demonstrations, and hands-on projects, this course explores how the fundamental elements and principles of graphic design are applied through the design process for creating interactive interfaces. Students go through the analysis, information architecture, conceptual planning, and visual layout designing stages of the web design process and document their findings through client documentation and presentations.

(A student cannot earn credit for both DMED 121 and ART 229)

ART 241 : Documentary Photography

Credits: 3

An introduction to the genre of documentary photography. The course covers the history, techniques and ethics of documentary photography as well as practical field work, post production and presentation modes in photographic projects. Written journalling to preserve information related to the photographs adhering to the AP Stylebook, interpersonal strategies, editorial planning (preshoot), ethical editing of images, and various means of presentations (for print and online sites) will be covered.

ART 243 : Intermediate Ceramics, Hand Building

Credits: 3

Sculptural and vessel concepts in clay using hand-building techniques, emphasizing the development of constructive skills and an understanding of form, surface, and firing possibilities. Repeatable

ART 244 : Intermediate Ceramics, Wheel Throwing II

Credits: 3

Vessel and sculptural concepts in clay using wheel-throwing techniques, emphasizing the development of construction skills and an understanding of form, surface, and firing possibilities. Repeatable

ART 249 : Interface Design II

Credits: 3

ART 249 integrates the foundation level visual interface design skills introduced in ART 229 with the technical interface programming skills introduced in DMED 120. Students go through the full creative design process for interaction design of analyzing, planning, designing, coding, testing, and launching a custom designed web standard compliant HTML/CSS static web site for a proposed client. Students document their findings through client documentation and defend their design decisions via presentations and critiques.

(A student cannot earn credit for both DMED 220 and ART 249.)

ART 277D : Studio Photography

Credits: 3

The course is a survey of studio (flash, strobe, and light modifiers) and modified available light photography. Students will learn how to control natural and artificial lighting for studio portraiture, work with subjects, and compose a scene with the human form.

ART 287 : Industrial Photography

Credits: 3

The course introduces the student to applications of digital photography in the professional production ("industrial") environment, and includes preplanning, shooting and post production of works that will include still life, architectural, product, food, events (including weddings), standardized head shots and portraiture, for print, multimedia, and web, in the studio and on location.

ART 290 : The Arts of Africa, Native Americas, and the Pacific

Credits: 3

This course focuses on formal and contextual study of art from selected areas in Africa, the Pacific, and Native Americas.