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Courses

Art 

ART 111 — Two-Dimensional Foundations, 1.0 credit. E.
Using a variety of materials and processes, students carry out studies in line, shape and form, value, texture and color; and explore methods of implying depth, mass and volume on a flat surface. These exercises in two-dimensional image making are correlated with lectures, critiques, written presentations and field trips.

ART 112 — Three-Dimensional Foundations, 1.0 credit. E.
An introductory course offering experience in making three-dimensional images with concentration on design elements and principles. A wide range of materials, tools and techniques will be explored. Lectures, critiques, written and oral presentations, and field trips are also included.

ART 130 — Beginning Drawing, 1.0 credit. E.
A studio introduction to basic drawing skills, methods and terminology. Through the use of a variety of drawing materials, students will translate thought and observation into image. Includes discussion, critiques and field trips.

ART 155 — History in Art I: Origins to the Early Renaissance, 1.0 credit. E1.
ART 155 is a historical exploration of visual culture  — including African and Islamic traditions  — from the dawn of human history to ca. 1400 CE with particular emphasis given to the religious, political and social contexts of the world’s greatest art.

ART 156 — History in Art II: The Renaissance to the Modern Age, 1.0 credit. E.
ART 156 is a historical exploration of visual culture  — including Asian and Native American traditions  — from the Renaissance to the present day with particular emphasis given to the religious, political and social contexts of the world’s greatest art. (ART 155 is not a prerequisite for ART 156.)

ART 201 — Art Education: Elementary, 1.0 credit. E.
Designed to increase the student’s understanding and appreciation of art and children’s art through studio and other experiences, including painting, printing, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, visits to classrooms and local galleries, discussions, visual materials, criticism and appreciation.

ART 236, COM 236 — Introduction to the Photographic Process, 1.0 credit. E1.
The study of basic photographic procedures, including camera and darkroom techniques. Approaching photography as both an art form and a communication medium, the course will introduce students to the specific techniques used in such fields as architectural photography, photojournalism and photography for advertising. Open to majors in art, communication, theatre art, and print journalism.

ART 250 — Pre-May Seminar, 1.0 credit (0.5 credit course with permission of instructor). D.
An intense introduction to the peoples and places to be experienced during the May Seminar in Art History with particular focus on student preparatory research and on-site reports.
Prerequisite: ART 155 or ART 156 or permission of instructor

ART 300 — May Seminar in Art History, 1.0 credit. MS.
An immersive adventure through the history of world art focusing on the great cities, museums and cultures of the Eastern and Western worlds.
Prerequisite: ART 250 — Pre-May Seminar

ART 320 — Painting, 1.0 credit. E.
A studio introduction to painting by way of an immersive exploration of modern painting in Western Europe and the United States. Students undertake an art historical overview of the major painting movements while they develop a sequence of paintings that progress from representation of assigned subject matter to complete abstraction and freedom of subject. Studio focus is on methods and techniques of oil, acrylic, and mixed media painting.

ART 330 — Ceramics, 1.0 credit. E1 or E2.
Introduction to clay bodies, glaze formulation, firing procedures, hand building and wheel throwing. Criticism and appreciation are integrated into all phases.

ART 340 — Sculpture, 1.0 credit. E1 or E2.
Introduction to the design and execution of three-dimensional objects in such materials as wood, clay, plaster, metal, stone, plastics, fibers, and mixed media.

ART 350 — Printmaking, 1.0 credit. E1 or E2.
An exploration of the aesthetic and technical possibilities of monotype, intaglio, relief and lithography.
Prerequisite: ART 111 — Two-Dimensional Foundations or ART 130 — Beginning Drawing or permission of instructor

ART 360 — Figure Drawing, 1.0 credit. E2.
Introduction to the structural aspects as well as the expressive potential of the human figure. Students work directly from the skeleton and the model in exercises ranging from study drawings of bone and muscle structure to resolved compositions.
Prerequisite: ART 130 — Drawing

ART 364 — Greek and Roman Art, 1.0 credit. E4.
A historical survey of Greek and Roman art and culture with particular emphasis given to the connections that exist between early literature, religion, politics and visual culture. Coursework covers ancient Greek and Italian archaeology from the Bronze Age to the Late Empire. Like all 300-level art history courses, this course is conducted as an advanced seminar with emphasis placed on individual research and advanced presentations.

ART 365 — Renaissance and Baroque Art, 1.0 credit. E4.
A historical survey of Western European art and culture with particular emphasis given to the connections that exist between Renaissance literature, religion, philosophy, politics and visual culture during the dawn of the modern world. Coursework covers English, French, German and Italian art from the 14th to 17th centuries. Like all 300-level art history courses, this course is conducted as an advanced seminar with emphasis placed on individual research and advanced presentations.

ART 367 — 20th Century Art, 1.0 credit. E4.
A historical survey of Western European art and culture with particular emphasis given to the connections that exist between 20th century politics and visual culture of the modern, post-modern and hyper-modern ages. Coursework covers European and American art from the end of the 19th century to the present moment. Like all 300-level art history courses, this course is conducted as an advanced seminar with emphasis placed on individual research and advanced presentations.

ART 368, COM 368 — Digital Photography, 1.0 credit. E1.
Digital Photography is the study of basic digital photographic procedures, including digital camera and processing techniques. Approaching digital photography as an art form and as a communicative medium, the course will introduce students to the specific techniques used in such fields as fine art photography, photojournalism and photography for advertising. By permission of instructor.

ART 370 — Graphic Design, 1.0 credit. E.
A studio course for students who wish to improve their graphic communication skills. Students will learn general graphic design procedures and problem-solving techniques through lectures, discussion and design exercises. Includes introduction to (Macintosh) design software – primarily Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress.
Prerequisite: ART 111 — Two- Dimensional Foundations or permission of instructor

ART 372 — Islamic Art, 0.5 credit. E4.
A study of the art and architecture that developed in concert with the rise of Islamic religion and Muslim culture in the Near East, North Africa and Western Europe.

ART 373 — Pre-Columbian Art, 0.5 credit. E4.
The art of the native cultures of ancient Mexico, Central and South America, including those of the Maya and Inca, from prehistoric periods to the Spanish conquest.

ART 380 — Special Topics, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. D.
Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department or program chair for more information.

ART 390 — Cooperative Education, 0.5 to 2.0 credits. D.

ART 401 — Intermediate Drawing, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. E.
Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area.

ART 402 — Intermediate Painting, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. E.
Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area.

ART 403 — Intermediate Ceramics, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. E.
Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area.

ART 404 — Intermediate Sculpture, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. E.
Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area.

ART 405 — Intermediate Printmaking, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. E.
Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area.

ART 406 — Intermediate Figure Drawing, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. E.
Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area.

ART 407 — Intermediate Graphic Design, 1.0 credit. E.
Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area.

ART 409 — Intermediate Photography, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. E.
Continuing studies and practice relating to this studio area.

ART 420 — Senior Project, 1.0 credit. E.
A special project in any studio area or art history. Studio projects will result in work prepared for the Senior Exhibition.
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of instructor before registration.

ART 440 — Portfolio Preparation, 1.0 credit. E1 or E2.
Designed to function as a capstone experience in which art majors develop portfolios of images and written work appropriate for post-collegiate applications. Coursework includes preparation of both traditional and digital image portfolios, artist’s résumé, artist’s statement or designer’s briefs, artist’s marketing folio materials, and written critiques.
Prerequisite: senior standing in art or permission of instructor

ART 480 — Independent Study, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. D.
Special projects in studio art or in art history.
Prerequisite: Prearrangement with the instructor. Contact the department or program chair for more information.