Art (ARTS)

This is a general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.

This is a chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century.

This is a chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day.

This is an introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design.

This is an introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of three-dimensional design.

This is a foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.

This is a studio course exploring drawing with continued emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will further develop the ability to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will employ critical analysis to broaden their understanding of drawing as a discipline.

This course covers elements and principles of art using two- and three-dimensional concepts. This in-depth study of current concerns and practices in the visual arts stresses individually directed studio work. Topics may include, but are not limited to design, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and design communication. Producing a transfer or job-oriented portfolio will be emphasized.

This is an introductory study of design development relating to graphic design technology, tools, media, and layout and design concepts. Topics include integration of type, images, and other design elements, and developing computer skills in industry standard computer programs. Students will not receive credit for both ARTS 2313 and ARTC 1317.

This course explores the potentials of painting media, with emphasis on color and composition.

This is a continuation of painting I with emphasis on individual expression.

Life drawing I is a studio course emphasizing structure and action of the human figure.

This is an exploration of various sculptural approaches in a variety of media, including additive and subtractive techniques.

This is an introduction to printmaking, including monoprints, relief, intaglio, and serigraphy.

This course offers the exploration of ideas using basic techniques in jewelry and metal construction. This is a beginning course in the design of metal art focusing on the implementation of basic processes and techniques associated with jewelry and metalsmithing.

A studio course, this is an introduction to basic ceramic processes and an exploration of clay as an artistic medium, including mechanical (wheel-thrown) and hand-built techniques, and glazing and firing processes.

A studio course, this continuation of ARTS 2346 explores clay as an artistic medium, concentrating on combinations of mechanical and hand-built techniques.

This studio art course explores the potential of computer hardware and software medium for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in visual arts. Students will not receive credit for both ARTC 1325 and ARTS 2348.

This is a beginning course in the taking, developing, and printing of photographs. Students receive instruction in photographic principles and are given assignments to complete in the laboratory periods or outside class. The College furnishes darkroom facilities and a limited number of cameras. Students will not receive credit for both ARTS 2356 and COMM 1318.

This course offers continued development of techniques, with emphasis on content and composition of photographs, including a variety of professional and technical areas. Students will not receive credit for both ARTS 2357 and COMM 1319.

This course introduces the basic techniques and materials of transparent and opaque watercolors.

This course is an instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of studio art and/or art history.