Department: ART Art

Code Name Description
AESCORE Aesthetics Core No Description Set
ART130 Elements of Design A fundamental study of two-dimensional application of visual elements and principles of design. Students will explore composition through line, shape, value, texture, and color, and will be introduced to and use various materials and design tech...
ART133 Color Theory An exploration of both Munsell and Albers color theory systems, with an emphasis on the ways in which the elements of color interact in compositions. The focus of the course is developing a disciplined approach to the use of color, and gaining exper...
ART134 2-D Design This course is an intense study of the principles of 2-D design aesthetics and processes. Students will learn how to use compositional devices such as line, value, texture, shape, balance, and rhythm to create successful designs.
ART135 3-D Design Introduces the fundamental sculptural design principles of space, line, shape, mass, texture, unity, balance, emphasis, and scale. The process of linear, planer, modular, and plastic construction will be undertaken. Emphasis will be on students discu...
ART140 Fundamentals of Drawing (non-Majors) This fundamental course provides a variety of approaches to improve individual skills in drawing. Attention to line, shape, value, texture, and perspective are used to develop an understanding of what we see in relation to how we represent them...
ART141 Drawing I Acquaints students with the fundamental nature of the drawing process. Emphasis is on the observation and analysis of simple forms through a variety of approaches, such as gesture, contour, cross-contour, and value drawing. Introduces the student t...
ART150 Art & Ideas A combined visual and thematic introduction to Western art. The form and content of painting, sculpture, architecture, and graphics will be studied through a series of themes and purposes. Students will investigate the interplay of form and meaning o...
ART160A Fundamentals of Studio Art: Ceramics This course is an exploration of the processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines. Using the study of traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Digital Art - subjects will vary each semester), stud...
ART160B Fundamentals of Studio Art: Painting This course is an exploration of the processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines. Using the study of traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Digital Art - subjects will vary each semester), stud...
ART160C Fundamentals of Studio Art: Printmaking This course is an exploration of the processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines. Using the study of traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Digital Art - subjects will vary each semester), stud...
ART160D Fundamentals of Studio Art: Sculpture This course is an exploration of the processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines. Using the study of traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Digital Art - subjects will vary each semester), stud...
ART160E Fundamentals of Studio Art: Digital Art This course is an exploration of the processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines. Using the study of traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Digital Art - subjects will vary each semester), stud...
ART161A Fundamentals of Studio Art II: Ceramics This course is a continuation of the introduction to the aesthetic processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines developed in ART 160. By studying more advanced problems in traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmakin...
ART161B Fundamentals of Studio Art II: Painting This course is a continuation of the introduction to the aesthetic processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines developed in ART 160. By studying more advanced problems in traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmakin...
ART161C Fundamentals of Studio Art II: Printmaking This course is a continuation of the introduction to the aesthetic processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines developed in ART 160. By studying more advanced problems in traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmakin...
ART161D Fundamentals of Studio Art II: Sculpture This course is a continuation of the introduction to the aesthetic processes and philosophies of various studio art disciplines developed in ART 160. By studying more advanced problems in traditional studio topics (Ceramics, Painting, Printmakin...
ART204 Photography A course dealing with the process and principles of digital photography. Technical and aesthetic considerations will be explored. Adobe Photoshop will be the software used in this class and students are expected to provide their own digital came...
ART205 Sequencing in Art This course explores how groups of images called sequences are used in art. This is done through the study of filmmakers and fine artists who have focused on the use of sequence in their own work. The lecture component of this class is balanced...
ART206 Digital Art I This course covers the fundamentals of computer technology and allows the student to explore a range of techniques using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and QuarkXpress. The latest developments in the field of computer graphics will be covere...
ART211 Ceramics I An introduction to wheel throwing and hand built processes necessary to the formation of functional and nonfunctional vessels.
ART221 Art Education: Theory & Practice for Early & Middle Grades Provides a comprehensive overview of the ideas and concepts that inform the contemporary teaching of art at the early and middle grade level. In addition, it provides hands-on experiences and practical information for the day-to-day procedures and...
ART222 Art Education Methods for Early Childhood Focuses on the importance of the acquisition of visual art skills in the development of the very young. Provides an overview of methodologies, techniques, and practical knowledge to enable the early childhood educator to provide appropriate art ex...
ART231 Graphic Design I Through a combination of lecture and studio work students will be introduced to the fundamentals of typography in relation to various design applications. The course will cover the history of typography, the study of letterforms, typeface selection,...
ART242 Drawing II A continuation of approaches learned in Drawing I and incorporation of 2-D Design principles. Emphasis is placed on observation and analysis of more complex forms, value drawing, and successful integration of design in overall compositional form. St...
ART245 Illustration I This course serves as an introduction to a variety of illustration techniques and practices.
ART256 Western Art I This course examines the history of art as it appeared in different periods and cultural contexts from the Old Stone Age to the Medieval Period, specifically the architecture, painting, and sculpture in terms of style and technique, and the ways in w...
ART257 Western Art II This course examines the history of art as it appeared in different periods and cultural contexts from the Renaissance to the present day, specifically the architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics in terms of style and technique, and the ways...
ART261 Painting I This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of the painting process. The foundation principles of design, drawing, and color theory are applied to the creation of several observational paintings made in a variety of painting techniques....
ART271 Printmaiking I This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of the printmaking process. The foundation principles of design, drawing, and color theory are applied to the creation of several printed editions made in a variety of printmaking techniques....
ART281 Sculpture I This course introduces the fundamental sculptural processes of addition, subtraction, and substitution. Emphasis will be on executing, understanding and discussing quality craft, successful composition, productive conceptualization and creative pr...
ART293 Art Internship No Description Set
ART307 Digital Art II This course emphasizes time-based media design. Students will be introduced to a range of multimedia content authoring tools in a series of class demonstrations and workshops.Contemporary theory examining the cultural impact and history of the Intern...
ART312 Ceramics II A continued exploration of both wheel thrown and hand built vessels with emplasis on form. Various techniques of glaze formulation and approaches to firings will be investigated.
ART332 Graphic Design II This course is an introduction to the elements and principles of print and web design systems. The focus will be on organizing and integrating type and images into visually compelling layouts for affective communication across variable media. Conce...
ART343 Drawing III Advanced studio problems in drawing are individually established and implemented according to content, process, and formal analysis. Focus will be on the development of a personal style and direction.
ART344 Drawing IV Students will continue to develop the techniques and concepts investigated in Drawing III. A continued emphasis on individual growth and analysis of formal structure will be essential as the student focuses on a cohesive body of work.
ART345 Drawing V Students will continue to apply the techniques and concepts investigated in Drawing III and IV. The student will focus on a cohesive body of work that exemplifies a refinement that is both visual and technical.
ART347 Illustration II This course serves as an in-depth study in how to develop successful illustrations using a variety of mixed media techniques.
ART352 Art of the Renaissance This course focuses on the painting and sculpture of Italy from ca. 1400 to 1580 and covers the activity of artists like Masaccio, Mantegna, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgione and Titian. Issues of style, icono...
ART353 Baroque Art This course explores the artistic developments of the seventeenth century with emphasis on the major masters working in Italy, Spain, Flanders, France, and the Dutch Republic. Artists to be covered include Caravaggio and his followers, Bernini, Velaz...
ART354 19th Century Art This course examines the major artistic movements and stylistic developments in Europe from ca. 1789-1900. Major movements include Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism. Meets Core credit for aesthetic...
ART356 20th Century Art This course examines the major artistic movements and stylistic developments in both Europe and the United States from 1900 to 1999. The rise of Modernism as well as Post-Modernist trends will be considered. Major movements include Cubism, Surreal...
ART362 Painting II Students refine and build on the skills introduced in Painting I, and add new techniques and applications to their repertoire. Students are expected create a series of paintings that introduce an artistic investigation into individual content. Studen...
ART372 Printmaking II Students refine and build on the skills introduced in Printmaking I, and add new techniques and applications to their repertoire. Students are expected to create a series of prints that introduce an artistic investigation into individual content. Stu...
ART382 Sculpture II This course requires students to pick a specific sculptural material and to thoroughly examine its properties, qualities and characteristics for three-dimensional expression. This will allow the student to produce a body of work that reflects pers...
ART393 Art Internship A course designed to allow art students to gain practical experience in an area of potential career interest. Students will work under the guidance of an on-site supervisor, following a learning plan to be developed jointly by the supervisor, the stu...
ART408 Digital Art III This course emphasizes more advanced problems in digital art. Students will be encouraged to establish a unique artistic practice while developing a cohesive body of work. Considerable responsibility and autonomy will be required of the students....
ART409 Digital Art IV This course emphasizes more advanced problems in digital art. Students will be encouraged to build and expand upon their artistic practice and body of work that was developed in ART 408. Considerable responsibility and autonomy will be required of th...
ART410 Digital Art V This course emphasizes more advanced problems in digital art. Artistic investigations from previous classes coupled with continued exploration and growth should allow the students to achieve a highly developed body of work. Considerable responsibilit...
ART413 Ceramics III An advanced course in which the development of throwing skills, glaze formulation, and firing proficiency is emphasized. The student is encouraged to develop a personal experience of form and direction.
ART414 Ceramics IV Students will continue to make advanced in wheel-thrown and hand-built vessels while furthering their exploration of form and style. Students in this course will take on more independent investigations into glaze formulation and application and conti...
ART415 Ceramics V This course continues the progress made is Ceramics III and IV with students expected to clarify their vision for a cohesive body of work. A refinement of sophistication and vision should accompany the body of work. BFA students taking this course in...
ART432 Teaching Art, Grades 7-12 Clinical Hours: 4 A course designed to provide the student with classroom instructional skills, methods, and strategies in teaching grades 7-12. This class is to be completed successfully prior to the Internship.
ART433 Graphic Design III This course is an introduction to the elements and principles of controlling rhetorical messaging via graphic design systems. The focus will be on how specific use of type and images can affect communication most effectively across variable media. Cl...
ART434 Graphic Design IV This course puts previous exploration into context and students make final preparations for launching into the design industry. The focus will be on how specialties in the design industry require demonstration of specific skill proficiencies. Persona...
ART447 Illustration III This course serves as an in-depth study in how to develop successful diagrammatic illustrations.
ART448 Illustration IV This course serves as an in-depth study in how to develop successful companion illustrations for books, articles, manuscripts and stories.
ART449 Illustration V This course serves as an in-depth study in how to develop successful illustrations for storytelling and sequential imagery.
ART452 Topics in Art An in-depth study of major movements and ideas in art. Some topics have included: art and popular culture of the 1960s; art and technology; and American folk art.
ART463 Painting III Students address advanced technical and conceptual issues in painting. In addition to refining previous skill sets, students are expected to acquire new painting techniques, and begin experimentation with materials and processes. Students will contin...
ART464 Painting IV Building on the work completed in Printmaking III, students will continue individual research in printmaking technique and personal content. Students will create a body of work that shows innovation, and an ability to solve complex visual and concept...
ART465 Painting V Expanding on the work and directions established in Painting IV, students are expected to refine and produce an exceptional body of exhibition-quality work that shows innovation, and an exceptional ability to solve complex visual and conceptual probl...
ART473 Printmaking III Students address advanced technical and conceptual issues in printmaking. In addition to refining previous skill sets, students are expected to acquire new printmaking techniques, and begin experimentation with materials and processes. Students will...
ART474 Printmaking IV Building on the work completed in Printmaking III, students will continue individual research in printmaking technique and personal content. Students will create a body of work that shows innovation, and an ability to solve complex visual and concept...
ART475 Printmaking V Expanding on the work and directions established in Printmaking IV, students are expected to refine and produce an exceptional body of exhibition-quality work that shows innovation, and an ability to solve complex visual and conceptual problems.
ART483 Sculpture III This course focuses on the relationship between idea, form and material. Students will be required to produce a series of sculptures that explore one specific personal or social issue of their choice. Metaphor and symbolism will be examined and use...
ART484 Sculpture IV Students will further refine their ideas on the relationship between idea, form, and material. Students will be required to produce a series of sculptures that explore one specific personal or social issue of their choice. It will be expected that pa...
ART485 Sculpture V This course will further challenge the student to create a cohesive body of work that exemplifies the culminating efforts of the preceding sculpture courses. The expectations on craftsmanship and artistic refinement are increased, along with those p...
ART490 Bfa Research 1 - Intent, Content & Process This course prepares students for the writing process associated with their artistic thesis. The instructor of the student's major area will serve as the instructor of record for the class, assisted by the thesis committee, composed of the instruct...
ART491 Bfa Research 2 - Production, Revision & Conclusion This course further formulates the ideas and drafts from ART 490 into both a revised statement of intent and context paper, adds a process paper, and provides for an oral defense in conjunction with the student's senior exhibition. Working with the...
ART492 Studio Capstone This is the final course of the BFA student's concentration. Students are expected to engage in a rigorous refinement of the personal style and direction previously established in their major area, and to develop a body of work for their senior...
ART492A Studio Capstone: Ceramics This is the final course of the BFA student's concentration. Students are expected to engage in a rigorous refinement of the personal style and direction previously established in their major area, and to develop a body of work for their senior exhib...
ART492B Studio Capstone: Painting This is the final course of the BFA student's concentration. Students are expected to engage in a rigorous refinement of the personal style and direction previously established in their major area, and to develop a body of work for their senior exhib...
ART492C Studio Capstone: Printmaking This is the final course of the BFA student's concentration. Students are expected to engage in a rigorous refinement of the personal style and direction previously established in their major area, and to develop a body of work for their senior exhib...
ART492D Studio Capstone: Sculpture This is the final course of the BFA student's concentration. Students are expected to engage in a rigorous refinement of the personal style and direction previously established in their major area, and to develop a body of work for their senior exhib...
ART492E Studio Capstone: Computer Art This is the final course of the BFA student's concentration. Students are expected to engage in a rigorous refinement of the personal style and direction previously established in their major area, and to develop a body of work for their senior exhib...
ART493 Art Internship A course designed to allow art students to gain practical experience in an area of potential career interest. Students will work under the guidance of an on-site supervisor, following a learning plan to be developed jointly by the supervisor, the stu...
ART497 Senior Seminar This course introduces guidelines for portfolios, resumes, and professional display and documentation of artwork. It is taken in conjuction with the senior exhibition requirement. Students must pass the exhibition requirement of this course to gradu...
ART498 Independent Study No Description Set
ARTELCAH Art History Elective No Description Set
ARTELCST Art Studio Elective No Description Set
ARTELCT Art Elective No Description Set