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ART 232,tive art forms typical of each period-and their artistic signifi-
cance- as records of the spiritual and social evolution of hu-
mankind. Image-based lectures, discussions, quizzes, exams,
DVD's/videos, field trips to museums and galleries. (Fall)
(TCCN ARTS 1303)
2
Art History II (3-0) Prerequisites: ART 1300. Required course
for BFA, choice for BA. Survey of Western European and non-
European art history from proto-Renaissance to Modern times:
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) (TCCN ARTS 1304)
4
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) (TCCN ARTS 1317)
0
Painting I (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) (TCCN ARTS 2316)
3
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)
4
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)
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)
(TCCN ARTS 2311)
3
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.) (TCCN ARTS 2356)ART 333(
ART 3331ART 3310,3320
Life Drawing I and II (0-6) Prerequisite: ART 2300 or 2304
or permission of instructor. Drawing of the human figure in aART 331.
ART 3321
ART 3329
ART 3322
ART 332Esign, PDF, and book publishing. Adobe InDesign and Photo-
shop are used. (Spring)41
variety of media. Problems in construction and composition of
the figure, drawing from skeleton and live models.
(Spring odd years)
5
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)
Painting II; Still Life Painting (0-6) Prerequisites: ART 2310
or permission of instructor. Designed to give students a tho-
rough 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)
2
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)
3
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)
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.)
0
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)
4
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-
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