Art Courses
ART 1013 Drawing I
An introduction to basic drawing techniques and media. Classroom exposure to art principles (value, line, composition, etc.) (Alternate Year)
ART 1033 Design Problems
Line, color, texture, and form in a variety of methods and applications. One hour lecture, five hours studio per week. (Alternate Years)
ART 1413 Art Appreciation
An introductory study of visual arts principles, relationships between art and culture, and history of art. Three hours lecture per week. (Alternate Year)
ART 2013 Drawing II
Drawing from life. Emphasis on developing the ability to comprehend and record the human figure. One hour lecture and five studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Art 1013 or Instructor’s Permission. (Alternate Years)
ART 2043 Printmaking I
An introduction to the fundamentals of printmaking. Various printmaking processes will be explored. This class is an art elective class for the art major and meets the general education fine arts requirement. (Alternate Years)
ART 2053 Painting I
An introduction to painting. The student will paint directly from figures, still life, and landscapes. One hour lecture, seven hours studio per week. Prerequisite: ART 1013 or Instructor's Permission. (Alternate years)
ART 2063 Ceramics I
The fundamentals of ceramics, hand-building, and glazing and acquainting the student with ceramic materials, techniques, and philosophy. (Every Year)
Art 2413 Studies in Modern Art
Lectures focusing on selected movements of late nineteenth and twentieth century art. (Alternate Years)
ART 3033 Photography
A beginning photography class using digital applications with an emphasis on visual aesthetics and communication. (Alternate Years)
ART 3043 Printmaking II
A continuation of ART 2043. This class is an art elective class for the art major and follows Printmaking I (Alternate Years)
ART 3053 Painting II
A continuation of ART 2053. Nine hours studio per week. This class is an art elective class for the art major and follows Painting I. (Alternate years)
ART 3063 Ceramics II
The fundamentals of ceramics on the wheel. Glazing, firing, and other ceramic techniques will be explored. One hour lecture, seven studio hours per week. (Every Year)
ART 3283 Computer Graphics I
An introduction to computer graphics using a variety of software programs. (Alternate Years)
ART 3311, 3312, 3313 Internship in Art
See criteria for internships in this catalog. (On Demand)
ART 3501, 3502, 3503 Directed Study in Art
This course offers the student the opportunity to explore topics of interest under the direction of a faculty member. Variable credit. Prerequisite: Jr. standing. (On Demand)
ART 4053 Advanced Painting/Drawing (max. 12 credits)
Advanced work in painting or drawing, with an emphasis on individual development. Prerequisite: Art 3053/ART2013. (On Demand)
ART 4063 Advanced Ceramics (max. 12 credits)
Advanced work in ceramics, with an emphasis on individual development. Prerequisite: Art 3063. (On Demand)
ART 4183 Portfolio Presentation
The student will develop a professional portfolio with slides, resume, cover letter, and artist statement. JR/SR Standing. (Alternate Years)
COM/ART 4283 Computer Graphics II
An examination of computer graphics programs that are not covered in Computer Graphics I. (Alternate Years)
ART 4501, 4502, 4503 Special Topics in Art
The student will engage in class instruction, research, and analysis of specific topics with a view to providing a more in depth knowledge and understanding of such areas of concern. Prerequisite: JR/SR Standing. (On Demand)
