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ART 123 Digital Design: basic introduction
of computer-based skills in visual design.
Limited graphic skills will be introduced to
assist in self-marketing, advertising
techniques, layout, and computer generated
images
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Demonstrate comprehension
of global perspectives in
visual culture.
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Demonstrate the ability to
construct and defend a
composition through the oral,
written, and visual
presentation of their work.
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Demonstrate mastery of their
designated area of
concentration.
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Course Descriptions
Demonstrate critical thinking
through analysis and
evaluation of works of art.
Apply and synthesize the
elements of art and principles
of design.
ART 110 2D Design: provides basic
understanding of elements and principles of
design relating to drawing, painting, and
graphic arts.
ART 121 Drawing: basic principles of
freehand drawing emphasizing elements and
principles of art through self expression
utilizing a variety of drawing media.
Program Objectives
Demonstrate comprehension
of content knowledge and
production processes in visual
arts disciplines.
Program Objectives IEM Matrix
Department of Performing and Fine Arts
Program: Visual Arts
ART 210 Survey of Art: A general study of
the visual arts and their use in business,
industry, education, leisure activities, and
culture.
ART 222 Advanced Drawing: The study of
compositional development through
experimental drawing emphasizing the
technical expansion of drawing techniques
with varied drawing media and subjects.
Prerequisite: ART 121
ART 223 Figure Drawing: investigation of
the figure as a means of exploring drawing as
depiction, organizational device, metaphor
and object, using various media
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ART 226 Typography: This course will
provide discussion and exploration of the
basic rules and principles of type as an
artistic, mechanical and advertising medium.
Prerequisite: ART 123
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ART 230 Intro to Ceramics: study and use of
ceramic processes and techniques: hand
forming, molding, introduction to wheel
throwing, glaze utilization, and kiln operation
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ART 231 Intro to Sculpture: Intro to basic
three dimensional design principles and the
application of those principles in a variety of
traditional sculpture techniques
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ART 313 Figure Drawing II: This course
focuses on the figure as a central motif in the
manipulation of space and pictorial
investigation. Students will explore various
wet pigment and dry media such as ink,
watercolor, acrylic and oil pigments. This
course is designed for the advanced art major
concentrating on mastering interpretation and
technical skills concerns of figurative
representation.
Prerequisite: ART 121
ART 321 Ancient to Medieval: study of the
architecture, sculpture and painting,
background history, traditions and cultural
attributes of art forms that emanated from
ancient to Medieval times
ART 322 Renaissance to Modern Art: course
delves in depth in the visual art work that
emanated from Renaissance to Modern
times. In depth study of the architecture,
sculpture and painting, background history,
traditions and cultural attributes of art forms.
ART 330 Computer Imaging in Visual art:
This course investigates the concept and
techniques of applying computer imaging to
fine art. Macintosh and IBM computers will
be used to generate desktop publishing from
creative graphics. Focus will be given to the
industries’ leading graphic software.
Prerequisite: ART 110 and ART 121
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ART 352 Commercial Art: A study of
working theories and practical applications of
design-making for selling a product or
commodity, with skills to be learned
including fashion design, cartooning,
illustrating, lettering, package design,
photographic, and airbrush techniques.
Prerequisite: ART 110 and ART 121 and
ART 330
ART 353 Introduction to Printmaking: A
course exploring the art of the print by
applying fundamental techniques in
serigraphy, woodcut, intaglio with an
emphasis on expanding options for creative
expression.
Prerequisite: ART 110 and ART 121
ART 354 Advanced Printmaking: This
course moves the student into technical areas
of printing to include the following: photosilk screening, creative techniques in
screening and other advanced techniques.
Prerequisite: ART 110 and ART 121 and
ART 353
ART 355 Multi-Media Print: A course
designed to explore and combine traditional
printmaking techniques with digital,
computer generated, and other photo-based
technology.
Prerequisite: ART 353
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ART 362 African-American Art from 1800:
A survey of the works of art by AfricanAmerican artists, including an investigation
of the historical and environmental
influences on subject matter choices of artists
in contemporary black art.
ART 365 History of Photography: The
history of photography is traced from its
inception to modern times. The advent of the
camera and a prognostication of its destiny
are contemplated. The course includes
lecture, darkroom laboratory work, and field
experience. Color (black and white), and
digital photography are included.
Photographic essay and thesis are required.
ART 371 Clay Modeling: A course in clay
modeling where the student works from the
figure to understand systems of sculpting
from life
ART 372 Clay Modeling II: A course that
instructs the student in the process of moldmaking and the preparation for casting in
metal, plaster, hydrocal or concrete
ART 400 Art Thesis: investigate strategies,
materials and techniques, theory of art,
methods of criticism, exhibition and
presentation in selected area of specialization
ART 410 Art Criticism: evaluation of art
concepts, the philosophy of aesthetics, and an
analytical approach to discussing art forms
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ART 412 Advanced Painting: study of
painting techniques and composition,
emphasizing variety of painting media and
the treatments of surface and subject matter
to development of styles
Prerequisite: ART121 and ART 212
ART 413 Directed Study Advanced Painting
III: directed study course for students seeking
contemporary water media painting
problems. Emphasis is study of design
principles, color structure, and fundamental
methods of pictorial organization.
Prerequisite: ART 121 and ART 212 and
ART 412
ART 431 Ceramics III: practical course
focusing on advanced techniques in wheel
throwing, clay formulation, glaze mixing,
and glaze application, with students
gathering experience in loading and firing
gas and electric kilns. Variable credit may be
earned in this course.
Prerequisite: ART 430
ART 440 Basic Photography: A course
including activities such as camera operation,
picture taking, darkroom techniques and
procedures, and photo printing. (Students
must have access to a camera.)
ART 442 Contemporary Art: study of
modern art to the present through an analysis
of works of art in historical context
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ART 450 Studio Problems: course designed
for independent work in the student’s area of
concentration. Advanced studio problems
will be investigated. Variable credit may be
earned.
ART 452 Ceramics IV: studio course in
advanced ceramics emphasizing formulations
of clay bodies and glazes. Advanced wheel
throwing, sculpturing, and combing
materials. Instruction in kiln repair will be
covered.
Prerequisite: ART 431
ART 453 Directed Study in Ceramics V: An
advanced directed study in ceramics which
explores and emphasizes innovative
utilization of slab, coil, and wheel throwing
methods. Electric and gas firing, decorative,
personalized, advanced glazing, and
formulation of techniques will be integral
parts of this course.
Prerequisite: ART 431
ART 461 Advanced Photography: A course
providing additional and advanced
experiences in photographic production
through the mastery of photo materials and
equipment, with emphasis on visual literacy
and aesthetic manipulation of compositional
elements and on successful photographic
production.
Prerequisite: ART 440
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ART 481 Computer Design Multimedia: This I
course introduces students to interactive art, a
form that allows the viewer or user to interact
with visual communication. Students will be
challenged to produce interactive art through
the use of two types of software: PowerPoint
and MacroMedia.
Prerequisite: ART 110 and ART 352
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