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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
Apply and synthesize the elements of art
and principles of design
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Demonstrate critical thinking through
analysis and evaluation of works of art
Demonstrate comprehension of content
knowledge and production processes in
visual arts disciplines
Curriculum Objectives
Visual Arts Curriculum Objectives Matrix
Course Descriptions
ART 111 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.
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
ART 210 Survey of Art: A general
study of the visual arts and their use
in business, industry, education,
leisure activities, and culture.
ART 212 Intro to Painting: study
theories, methods, and painting
techniques for landscapes, still-life
and varied compositions with
emphasis on the elements and
principles of art in painting
ART 222 Advanced Drawing: The
study of compositional development
through experimental drawing
emphasizing the technical
expansion of drawing techniques
with varied drawing media and
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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
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
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
ART 231Intro to Sculpture: Intro to
basic three dimensional design
principles and the application of
those principles in a variety of
traditional sculpture techniques
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
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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
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: photo-silk 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.
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ART 362 African-American Art
from 1800: A survey of the works
of art by African-American 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 mold-making 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
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.
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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
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: 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
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Prerequisite: ART 431
ART 461 (3-3-0) Advanced
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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
ART 481 Computer Design
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Multimedia: This 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
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Curriculum or Program Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate comprehension of content knowledge and production processes in
visual arts disciplines.
2. Students will apply and synthesize the elements of art and principles of design.
3. Students will demonstrate critical thinking through analysis and evaluation of works of art.
4. Students will demonstrate mastery of their designated area of concentration.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to construct and defend a composition through the oral,
written, and visual presentation of their work.
6. Students will demonstrate comprehension of global perspectives in visual culture.