ART 100 Art Appreciation (3 cr.)

Introduces art from prehistoric times to the present day. Describes architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting techniques. Prerequisite: English placement recommendation for ENG 111 and satisfactory completion of ENG 4 if required by reading placement test. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. ART 101 and 102 may be taken out of order. Prerequisite: English placement recommendation for ENG 111 and satisfactory completion of ENG 4 if required by reading placement test. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Surveys the history of modern architecture, sculpture, painting, and graphic arts in representational and nonrepresentational forms. Focuses on the periods and movements that influenced the arts of the twentieth century. Emphasizes contemporary art forms, particularly the interaction between art and society, industry, and design.  Prerequisite: English placement recommendation for ENG 111 and satisfactory completion of ENG 4 if required by reading placement test. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone, and composition as applied to still life, landscape, and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash, and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. These courses may be taken out of sequence only by permission of the instructor only. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials.  This course is intended to be an art elective for students who do not plan to pursue a degree in the visual arts. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Develops drawing skills for beginning and experienced students. Explores a broad range of drawing problems dealing with the human figure in costume using various media and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 120 or school approval. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Teaches basic hand processes of pottery as applicable to tableware, decorative, functional, and non-functional form. Includes throwing, coiling, slab building, and press molding. Generates a fundamental understanding of the craft through physical manipulation of materials, consideration of design techniques and historical example. Provides opportunity to work on original design from the clay to firing or glazing. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Surveys the history of American architecture, sculpture, painting, and graphic arts in representational and non- representational forms. Focuses on the periods and movements that influenced American art from 1865 to the modern era. Emphasizes American art forms, particularly the interaction between art and society, industry, and design.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

Focuses on creative concepts of graphic design problem solving using electronic technology; includes techniques specific to computer generated publication design and imagery. Electronic Graphic Design II includes use of electronic color models and principles of pre-press production. Required for students pursuing careers in graphic design with emphasis on use of the computer. ART 217 and 218 must be taken in order except with instructor’s approval. Prerequisites: ART 131 and passing score on computer competency exam or satisfactory completion of ITE 115 or CSC 155 or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours. Studio Instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Introduces sculptural concepts and methods of production in traditional and contemporary media. Includes clay, plaster, wood, stone, metal, plastics, and terra cotta. May include field trips. Prerequisite: ART 131 or instructor’s approval. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. Prerequisite: ART 122 or instructor’s approval.  ART 241 and 242 must be taken in order except with instructor's approval. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ART 243 Watercolor I ( 3 cr.)

Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Prerequisite ART 131, or divisional approval. Lecture 1.5 hours. Studio instruction 3.5 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 293 Studies in Art (Painting) (4 cr.)

Provides directed study in painting in the student’s chosen medium with emphasis on investigation of personal style and development of portfolio.  Prerequisite: ART 242 or instructor's approval.  Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

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