Understanding, enjoyment and relationship of the visual arts to everyday life through the study of styles, techniques and meaning in painting, sculpture and architecture. Broad historical overview of art from prehistoric through contemporary. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement.
Three lecture.Basic art elements (line, shape, form, value, color and texture) and compositional principles as applied to 2- and 3-dimensional projects. Introduction to basic tools and materials used in the visual process. Recommended as prerequisite for all art courses. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective and basics of composition using a variety of techniques and media (pencil, charcoal, pen and ink.) Subject matter includes still life, landscape and the human figure. Recommended as a prerequisite for all art courses. Two lecture; two lab.
Development of skill and expressiveness in drawing the human figure from the model. Anatomy will be introduced. Prerequisite: ART 105 is recommended. Two lecture; two lab.
Historical survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture of the world from Prehistoric through Middle Ages art. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Historical survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture of the world from the Renaissance through modern times. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Letter forms as produced using various tools and materials (lettering pens, felt-tip markers, brush, etc.) with emphasis on spacing, composition and technical skills. Two lecture; two lab.
Introductory study of principles, tools and techniques applied to forms of visual communication in advertising art, commercial design, graphics and photography. Prerequisite: ART 103 is recommended. Two lecture; two lab.
Methods of reproducing multiple editions of images. Types of prints covered are monoprints, paper and cardboard prints, linoleum or woodcut prints, silk screen prints, experimental prints, etched or engraved prints and lithographs. Emphasis on individual creative expression. Prerequisite: ART 105 is recommended. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to materials and techniques utilized in producing 3-dimensional forms. Various materials will be introduced (wood, clay, metal, plaster) and creative exploration is encouraged. Prerequisite: ART 103 or ART 105 is recommended. Two lecture; two lab.
Fundamentals of color theory and color mixing, composition and materials and techniques of painting. Also covered are painting supports and frame building. Prerequisite: ART 105 is recommended. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to watercolor techniques and materials, color theory and color mixing, and composition. Prerequisite: ART 105 is recommended. Two lecture; two lab.
Exploration of the nature and techniques of clay using the four basic methods: forming from the solid, using small building units, large building units and paddling. Emphasis will be not only on learning technique but encouraging students to develop their own techniques and style. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduces the student to the techniques, materials and creative aspects of clay sculpture. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to Raku pottery, including the history of Raku, contemporary trends, techniques of kiln building, glazing, firing and production of clay art objects. Raku pottery techniques emphasize spontaneity and controlled “accidents” in the process. Two lecture; two lab.
Handbuilding techniques of clay (pinch, coil, slab), properties of clay, throwing on the wheel, decorating, glaze application and creative exploration will be covered. Prerequisite: ART 103 or ART 105 is recommended. Two lecture; two lab.
Continued study in drawing with emphasis on composition, experimentation with new techniques, materials and personal creative expression.
Prerequisite: ART 105. Two lecture; two lab.Continued study in drawing the human form with emphasis on management of materials and creativity. Prerequisite: ART 110. Two lecture; two lab.
Continued study of painting materials and methods with an emphasis on composition, creativity and exploration. Prerequisite: ART 175. Two lecture; two lab.
Continued study in watercolor with emphasis on composition, experimentation with media and methods, creativity and personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 180. Two lecture; two lab.
Study of the relationship of art and learning in the elementary school, with emphasis on basic art curriculum, interdisciplinary studies, cultural and artistic experiences, child development in art, and influences of national and state standards on school arts programs. Three lecture.
Emphasizes increasing skill in forming methods. Types of clay, glaze composition and experimentation, and kilns and kiln firing will be investigated. Prerequisite: ART 190. Two lecture; two lab.
Advanced problem solving and investigation with emphasis on individual creative development and personal expression in ceramics. Prerequisite: ART 245. Two lecture; two lab.
Continuation of investigation, advanced problem solving, and personal creative development in area of two-dimensional specialization. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Minimum of six (6) hours in a specific two-dimensional medium. Two lecture; two lab.
Continuation of investigation, advanced problem solving, and personal creative development in area of three-dimensional specialization. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Minimum of six (6) hours in a specific three-dimensional medium. Two lecture; two lab.
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