Art (ART)

ART-101. Drawing I. (3 Credits)

Introduces drawing principles and techniques. Covers form, design and perspective, and includes various drawing media techniques. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-104. Drawing II. (3 Credits)

A continuation of ART-101, this course emphasizes composition, perspective and visual interpretation. A variety of drawing media is used. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-105. Life Drawing. (3 Credits)

Teaches techniques of human figure drawing using draped and undraped models. Various media, applying principles such as design, structure, composition, form and abstraction, are used. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-106. Drawing Comics. (3 Credits)

This course is for students interested in learning how to draw comics and graphic novels. The course will cover story structure, character and setting design, page layout, juxtaposition of images, penciling and inking techniques. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-110. Art Appreciation. (3 Credits)

Introductory survey and analysis of the visual arts - painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, printmaking, and crafts - to acquaint non-art majors with basic aesthetic concepts: media, technique and function; elements and form; genres; stylistic characteristic and expressive qualities; and socio-cultural influences. (3 contact hours)

ART-116. Two-Dimensional Design. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the basic principles and elements of two-dimensional design, including basic art theory, composition and use of color in visual art. Emphasizes application of original ideas in creation of original design. Students will supply basic art-making materials from a list provided by the instructor. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-118. Three-Dimensional Design. (3 Credits)

Basic principles and elements of three-dimensional design are discussed. Includes volume, color, value, texture, and line. Emphasizes application of design concepts to original design. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-120. Beginning Painting. (3 Credits)

Introduces basic techniques and materials of oil and acrylic painting. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-121. Watercolor Painting. (3 Credits)

Introduces basic techniques and materials of transparent and opaque watercolor painting. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-122. Intermediate Painting. (3 Credits)

Explores advanced painting techniques as applied to solving visual problems in oils, acrylics and watercolors. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-125. Ceramics I. (3 Credits)

Create clay forms using hand techniques and potter's wheel. Covers glazes, decorations and kiln firing. Explores design problems and solutions. Includes historical and cultural development of ceramics as an art form. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-126. Ceramics II. (3 Credits)

Applies basic pottery methods to create advanced ceramic forms. Presents experimental problems in glazes, mixing and firing. Applies historical, aesthetic and artistic principles to ceramics problems. Student exhibit is required. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-146. Digital Art/Design: Introduction. (3 Credits)

Introduction to digital art and graphic design using industry-standard tools, equipment and software. Build fluency in raster/vector graphics, image editing and creation, composition, color, typography, asset management, and export for print and digital output. Hands-on studio practice and critique develop a shared visual vocabulary and production fundamentals. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-150. Sculpture. (3 Credits)

Introduces basic techniques of sculpture. Explores three-dimensional media. Applies additive, subtractive and manipulative approaches to creating three-dimensional works of art. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-160. Darkroom Photography: Introduction. (3 Credits)

This studio course covers the basic principles of darkroom-based black and white photography, including camera operation, equipment, film processing, composition, and darkroom techniques. Students supply film, mount board, photo printing paper, and 35mm manual camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-161. Camera and Darkroom Techniques. (3 Credits)

This studio course develops expressive and technical skills in 35mm camera usage and darkroom work through the exploration of various black-and-white films, chemistries, exposure systems and printing techniques. Through a series of complex photographic projects, students learn to think creatively with a camera, control exposure, and explore the photographic potential of various combinations of films and developers, printing papers, alternative printing techniques, and various lighting techniques. Students supply black-and-white film, mounting board, RC and fiber-based paper, and 35mm manual camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-162. Photographic Design. (3 Credits)

This studio course investigates the application of 2-D design elements to explore the creative potential of the photographic medium. Students will utilize traditional and non-standard photographic processes to make images which implement specific design techniques. The use of design as a method of communicating ideas and concepts within photography will be explored. A series of conceptual and technical projects will emphasize joining specific techniques, materials and design elements to bring about a unique creative vision. Creative techniques of 35mm camera work, black and white printing, studio work, and photographic manipulation techniques will be explored. Students supply black-and-white films, mounting board, RC and fiber-based paper, and 35mm manual camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-163. Alternative Photographic Processes. (3 Credits)

This course is designed for intermediate-level art and photography students who wish to explore non-standard photographic processes. A series of conceptual and technical projects will emphasize integration of digital imagemaking with handmade photographic printing techniques to foster a unique creative vision. Areas of exploration include creative camera techniques, image acquisition and optical distortion techniques, digital image manipulation, hand-painted photographic emulsions, photo-based mixed media work, and photographic manipulation. Students supply various papers and other printing materials, mounting board, professional-quality inkjet transparency film and film or digital camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-165. Digital Photography: Introduction. (3 Credits)

This studio course covers basic principles of digital photography, including equipment and camera operation, digital image adjustment and processing techniques. Students supply mount board, inkjet photo paper and digital SLR camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-170. Printmaking. (3 Credits)

Introduces basic printmaking techniques such as relief, intaglio and screenprinting. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-171. Printmaking II. (3 Credits)

This course is an in-depth exploration of relief, intaglio, and screenprinting techniques with an emphasis on developing conceptual skills and technical mastery within the framework of traditional and contemporary printmaking. New methods such as aquatint, multi-plate printing, transfer print processes, printing on alternative materials, and bookmaking are introduced. Students are encouraged to strengthen the balance between conceptual development and advanced technical facility. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-182. Digital Illustration. (3 Credits)

This art/graphic design studio course introduces vector-based illustration techniques. Investigates object-oriented graphics, curves and shapes, blending, patterns, and textures. Also examines the manipulation of type fonts as images. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-184. Digital Imaging. (3 Credits)

This art/graphic design studio course introduces computer imaging with bit-mapped graphics and rasterized images. Interaction between imaging and object-oriented software is explored. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-186. Design I: Layout. (3 Credits)

This art/graphic design studio course focuses on the planning and design of print and digital page layout. Requires the creation of both single- and multiple-page documents detailing document construction, working with images, typography, and custom colors. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-205. Survey of Art I. (3 Credits)

A chronological survey of art, from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Included are artistic achievements of the Prehistoric, Ancient Near East, Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Carolingian, Ottoman Romanesque, Gothic periods, as well as major non-Western art traditions including Islamic, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, the Pre-Columbian Americas, and Africa. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)

ART-206. Survey of Art II. (3 Credits)

A chronological survey of art from the Proto-Renaissance through the mid-nineteenth century. Included are artistic achievements of both Western and non-Western cultures. Styles and cultures include West Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic and Realistic periods. Non-Western covers India, China, Japan, Pacific cultures and Africa. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)

ART-207. Survey of American Art. (3 Credits)

A chronological survey of the development of the visual arts in the United States from the colonial period through the present day. Early European influences, post World War II art and the contemporary art scene are included. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)

ART-208. Survey of Art III. (3 Credits)

A chronological survey of modern art from the mid-19th century through the present time. Beginning with Impressionism, artistic achievements associated with the development of art through movements such as Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstraction, and Contemporary art forms will be included. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)

ART-209. Survey of Non-Western Art. (3 Credits)

A survey of non-Western art forms reflecting differing cultures and traditions found in the creative endeavors of Middle Eastern, South Asian, Far Eastern, Pre-Columbian Americas, Oceanian, and Subsaharan African artists. The impact of non-Western art on the contemporary art scene will also be discussed. Field trip required. (3 contact hours)

ART-229. Digital Art/Design: Portfolio. (3 Credits)

Advanced studio focused on creating a professional art/design portfolio for print and digital formats. Students build strong visual and content narratives for a defined audience while curating, revising, and documenting their work. The course also introduces creative industry careers, expectations, and workflows for emerging designers, including the use of industry-standard tools and equipment to create production-ready assets. Prepares students for ART-230 Digital Art/Design: Internship. Fee required. (3 contact hours)

ART-230. Digital Art/Design: Internship. (3 Credits)

This internship provides an opportunity for students to learn first-hand how a computer artist/designer handles day-to-day assignments. Student interns either work directly with experienced designers approved by the internship coordinator or work on a freelance basis. They also attend a seminar for one hour per week to discuss internship activities and problems. and develop means to close the gap between theory and on-the-job reality. Fee is required. (11 contact hours)

ART-231. Art Seminar. (2 Credits)

This course is designed for the student who is planning on transferring to a four-year institution as an art major. Provides an opportunity for guidance in portfolio preparation and offers opportunities to learn about careers in the visual arts. Through field trips to artists' studios, lectures, critiques, and hands-on situations, gain a better understanding of the role of the artist in contemporary society. (2 contact hours)

ART-246. Digital Art/Design: Advanced. (3 Credits)

Advanced hands-on studio practice in digital art/design using industry-standard tools, equipment and software. Focus on concept development and systems thinking. Topics include non-destructive editing, raster/vector integration, color management, typography, and export/packaging for print and digital delivery. Iterative critiques strengthen concept, visual communication and workflow. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-248. Design II: Interface. (3 Credits)

This art/graphic design studio course focuses on the planning and design of digital and interactive layouts for screen-based media. Topics include page/interface planning, navigation structures, and layout systems (grids, type scales, spacing) for responsive formats, plus screen-optimized imagery. Students produce an interactive PDF, a small website, and a short time-based/animation using industry-standard tools and workflows. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

ART-251. Digital Art/Design: Special Topics. (3 Credits)

This art/graphic design studio course offers rotating special topics in digital art/design. Content varies by semester and may address specialized tools, formats, or conceptual approaches not covered in other digital art/design courses. For each offering, a syllabus documenting the specific topics, course description, learning outcomes and prerequisite skills are identified in the schedule of classes and detailed in the section syllabus. Students may take this course two times but may not repeat a topic. (6 contact hours)

ART-280. Independent Studio: Drawing. (3 Credits)

This studio course is for students who have completed all coursework in the discipline of drawing. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project.(6 contact hours)

ART-281. Independent Studio: Painting. (3 Credits)

This is a studio course for students who have completed all coursework in the discipline of painting. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. (6 contact hours)

ART-282. Independent Studio: Ceramics. (3 Credits)

This is a studio course for students who have completed all coursework in the discipline of ceramics. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. (6 contact hours)

ART-283. Independent Studio: Photography. (3 Credits)

This is a studio course for students who have completed college-level coursework in photography. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. Students supply black-and-white films, RC and/or fiber-based paper, 35mm manual camera, and other incidental supplies as needed. (6 contact hours)

ART-284. Independent Studio: Design. (3 Credits)

This is a studio course for students who have completed all coursework in the discipline of design. Students enter into a contract with the instructor to complete an agreed-upon body of work and/or project. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)