Courses in Art

ARTS1100 Design Principles 3 s.h.
Introduction to the visual arts which explores the elements of art and principles of design and focuses on creativity, idea development, formal criticism and the understanding of visual language.

ARTS1200 Artists and Materials 3 s.h.
Investigation of the diversity of materials, concepts, and processes utilized by well-known artists. Addresses social and historical contexts to understand, interpret, and create 2-D and 3-D art forms.

ARTS1230 Drawing 3 s.h.
Introduction to drawing from observation. Investigation of measure and proportion, light and shadow, and foreshortening and perspective while observing various studio subjects. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS1710 Introduction to Visual Communication 3 s.h.
Covers basic principles of typography, such as type anatomy, type fonts and families, communication with typography, identity development and an introduction to layout and grid structures. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2250 Painting 3 s.h.
Introduction to oil/acrylic painting, with emphasis on observation. Analysis of natural proportions and color of various studio subjects. Prerequisites: ARTS1100 Design Principles and ARTS1230 Drawing. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2400 Ethics, Politics, and Controversy in Art 3 s.h.
An introduction to ethical concerns and considerations inherent in the arts. The course examines relevant issues involved with funding for the arts, economy of global art markets, censorship, the environment, ownership, and preservation. The course fosters deeper understanding of the ways in which art profoundly affects the individual, the society, and the culture. (Goal 5 Catalog 0809)(Goal 3E Catalog 0910+)

ARTS2900 Topics in Art 1-3 s.h.
Special topics in art history. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Content and semester hours will vary. Prerequisites may apply. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3100 Modern to Contemporary Art History 3 s.h.
Cultural, social and historical study of the visual arts from the late 19th century to the present. Explores influences and development of major artists, styles and movements from a global perspective. Co- or prerequisite: ARTS2310 Art History: Renaissance to Modern.

ARTS3200 The Printed Image 3 s.h.
Exploration of traditional, alternative and digital print media, processes and techniques which may include photography, printmaking and graffiti. Prerequisites: ARTS1100 Design Principles or ARTS1200 Artists and Materials.

ARTS3240 Ceramics 3 s.h.
Contemporary and traditional approaches to clay with emphasis on wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. Exploration of surface decoration of glazes, slips, incised textures, and glazes in low to high temp firings in electric and gas kilns. Prerequisite: ARTS1200 Artists and Materials.

ARTS3260 Experimental Media and Processes 3 s.h.
Exploration of experimental materials, processes and technologies to create hybrid art forms. Emphasis on innovative visual problem-solving through inquiry and research. Prerequisite: ARTS1200 Artists and Materials.

ARTS3280 Sculpture 3 s.h.
Investigation of traditional and non-traditional 3-D media, processes and techniques which may include modeling, casting, carving, assemblage, construction, and installation. Addresses sculptural concepts of three-dimensional form and content, and safe tool usage. Prerequisite: ARTS1200 Artists and Materials.

+ARTS3300 Art for the Elementary Schools 3 s.h.
Development of knowledge and skills to plan, organize, and facilitate meaningful art curricula for elementary art students, with attention to lesson preparation, child artistic development, material discovery and integration with other subjects. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3610 Experimental Imaging 3 s.h.
Exploration into image making and visual story telling with an emphasis in photography, blending digital and traditional technology. Co- or prerequisite: ARTS3630 Systems in Design. Goal 2b, 8 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3800 Studio Research and Practice 3 s.h.
Development of technical and conceptual skills through research and experimentation. Emphasis on selection of personal materials, and critical analysis of self and peer work that incorporates art theory and contemporary trends. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: At least one (1) 3000 level studio course.

+ ARTS4350 Art for the Secondary School 3 s.h.
Development of knowledge and skills to plan, organize, and facilitate meaningful art curricula for secondary art students with attention to lesson preparation and material discovery. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4440 Portfolio Development 3 s.h.
An advanced study of multi-level design such as packaging and branding, to create a resume and portfolio focused on a career in visual communications. Prerequisite: ARTS3630 Systems in Design. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4450 Visual Communication Internship 3 s.h.
Advanced work intended for graphic design experiences in a real world environment. The majority of visual communications internships will occur off-campus in organizations such as advertising agencies, commercial art studios, commercial printing art departments, corporate in-house art departments or any site deemed appropriate by the instructor. Some internships may be available on campus in the CMC. May be repeated for credit. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.) Prerequisite: At least two courses from the Visual Communications offerings. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4460 Design Studio 3 s.h.
A student-run studio creating advanced design work that provides real world experience in graphic design. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4500 Advanced Studio Practices 3 s.h.
Advanced study for purpose of creating a focused body of personal work and includes portfolio refinement and career investigation. Concentrated development of technical skills through material and conceptual experimentation. Emphasis on critical analysis of self and peer work that incorporates art theory and contemporary trends. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: At least three (3) 3000 level studio courses. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4700 Senior Exhibition 0 s.h.
Completion of pieces for an exhibition with approval of instructor; exhibit presentation appropriate for the medium (framing, matting, layout, mounting, etc.); publicity; and reception. Submission of a portfolio documenting the experience. Defense of exhibit in front of a faculty panel. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)