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Art
painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative art forms typical
of each period-and their artistic significance-as records of the
spiritual and social evolution of humankind. Image-based lec-
tures, discussions, quizzes, exams, DVD's/videos, field trips to
museums and galleries. (Spring)
2304 Creative Drawing (0-6) Prerequisite: ART 2300 or permission
of instructor. Required for BFA, optional for minor in Art, optional
elective for BA. This course teaches creative and expressive
use of the technical skills learned in Fundamentals of Drawing.
A variety of drawing media is used to further develop the con-
ceptual and aesthetic aspects of students' drawings.
(Spring even years)
2310 Painting 1 (0-6) Prerequisite: ART 1310, 2300 or 2304, or
permission of instructor. Required for BFA, BA, optional for
minor in Art. Emphasis on fundamentals of painting techniques,
stretching canvases, composition, color, spatial illusion, and
study of artists related to studio problems. Expressive interpre-
tation in acrylic from still life, landscape, abstraction and/or non-
objective. Lectures, slides, videos, studio work, critiques, field
trips and demonstration are involved in this painting course.
(Spring)
2313 Techniques in Wheel Throwing (0-6) Prerequisite:
ART 1313 or permission of instructor. A refining of the basic
skills in the use of the potter's wheel learned in Basic Pottery.
The students should learn the importance of form to function
and decoration and aesthetic judgments. Lectures, slides, vi-
deos, studio work, critiques and demonstration are involved in
this pottery course. (Fall)
2314 Techniques in Handbuilding (0-6) Prerequisite: ART 1313 or
permission of instructor. An investigation of slab, pinch, coil and
other alternative methods to the potter's wheel, to develop forms
and textures in functional and sculptural forms. Lectures, ima-
ges, studio work, research and critiques are involved in this pot-
tery course. (Spring even years)
2321 Three-Dimensional Design (0-6) Prerequisite: ART 1310 or
permission of instructor. Required for BFA and BA. Study of
line, form, space and texture in three-dimensional materials and
concepts. Study of artists related to class studio problems,
through slides, lectures, critiques, videos, field trips to museums
and galleries. (Spring odd years, and as needed)
2323 Fundamentals of Photography (0-3) Prerequisite: none.
The introduction to the use of 35mm single lens reflex cameras.
Visual and technical aspects of photography emphasized. Ex-
tensive instruction on darkroom procedures culmination in the
preparation of a student photographic portfolio of photographs
taken and printed during the class. Lecture and lab 6 hours a
week. (Fall, Spring as needed.)
3310,3320 Life Drawing I and 11 (0-6) Prerequisite: ART 2300 or 2304
or permission of instructor. Drawing of the human figure in a
variety of media. Problems in construction and composition of
the figure, drawing from skeleton and live models.
(Fall even years)
3315 Ceramic Sculpture (0-6) Prerequisite: ART 1313 or permis-
sion of instructor. The use of clay as a sculptural media not as-
sociated with the "vessel" tradition. Contemporary use of clay to
include a variety of firing, glazing and alternative finishing tech-
niques. Study of artists related to class studio problems, through
slides, lectures, critiques, videos, field trips to museums and gal-
leries. (Spring odd years)3321 Painting II; Still Life Painting (0-6) Prerequisites: ART 2310
or permission of instructor. Designed to give students a tho-3322
3323rough knowledge of the procedures in depicting form, volume,
the illusion of space and depth, and the behavior of color, value,
and texture under controlled studio lighting. Emphasis is pla-
ced on a strong composition, emotional impact, communication
of ideas, creating a mood, and the congruity of technique.
(Fall odd years)
Modern Art History (3-0) Prerequisite: ART 1300 or permis-
sion of instructor. Survey covering pre-Modern to Contempo-
rary Art: European and non-European artists, architects, and
others of international importance who are typical of a multitude
of art movements around the world.-and their artistic signifi-
cance-as records of aesthetic expression of humankind.
Image-based lectures, discussions, CD Rom's, videos and field
trips to museums and galleries. (Fall odd years)
Non-European Art (3-0) Prerequisite: ART 1300 or permis-
sion of instructor. See 3322. Creates a cultural bridge to better
understanding of some ancient and emerging nations in the
changing world. Includes art of Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the
Americas. Also includes recent archaeological finds, contem-
porary trends and past histories that have already influenced
the art of Western Civilization in image-based lectures, discus-
sions, CD ROM's, videos and field trips to museum and galle-
ries. (Fall even years)3328 Advanced Photography (0-3) Prerequisite: ART 2323 or
consent of instructor. In-depth study of the finer points of
creative photography. Emphasis on exposure controls and
depth of field. Darkroom production of fine arts prints. Explor-
ing digital and medium format photography. Studio photogra-
phy, digital photography, and portfolio preparation for senior
show. Lecture and lab 6 hours a week.
(Spring, and Fall as needed.)
3330 Computer Graphics Design (3-0) Prerequisite: suggested
ART 1310. Required for BFA, optional advanced art elective for
BA or Art minor. A studio course designed to introduce langua-
ges and methods of using the computer to generate images.
The course explores alternative image making and problem
solving using Macintosh computer programs as applied to the
visual arts. Illustrator, Photoshop, and other programs are used
to generate images. The image as communication will be em-
phasized while introducing layout and design. (Fall, Spring)
3334 Desktop Publishing (3-0) Prerequisite: ART 1310. A studio
course designed to address the creation of print published mate-
rials. The course will emphasize developing layout and design
skills for newspaper, direct-mail, magazine, brochure, web de-
sign, PDF, and book publishing. Adobe InDesign and Photo-
shop are used. (Spring)
3336 Special Topics in Graphic Design (3-0) Prerequisite: ART
3330, or permission from instructor. A studio course designed to
address four topics in graphic design. (1) Computer illustration -
logos, fonts, and symbol systems. (2) 3D modeling - models,
puppetry, architecture, and animation. (3) Packaging - retail,
grocery, and clothing packages. (4) Broadcasting - television,
radio and web broadcast. May be repeated four times for credit
as topics change. (Fall, Spring)
3340 Painting Il/ Advanced Painting (0-6) Prerequisites:
ART 2310 or permission of instructor. An advanced study of
aesthetic principles, composition and color. Emphasis on con-
ceptual development with more individual choice of pictorial in-
terpretation. Course includes study techniques and images of
famous and regional painters through slide/lectures, CD ROM's,
videos and field trips to museums and galleries. (Spring)
3360 Secondary School Art (0-6) Suggested prerequisite:
ART 3370. Students will develop: insight into the appreciation40
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