101
Art for Non-Art Majors (formerly ART-P28)
Introductory studio course providing an in-depth hands-on
experience for non-art majors to include a variety of two dimensional
and/or three dimensional media and techniques. 4 credits
111
Visual Language I (formerly ART-21)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Fundamentals of two-dimensional design explored through lectures
and class projects with emphasis on creative problem-solving, conceptual
development and the formal elements of design, their character
and organization. 2 credits
112 Visual Language II (formerly
ART-22)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Prerequisite: ART-111 and 124
Study of the elements and principles of three-dimensional
design. Lectures and projects explore concepts for working in
the three-dimensional format. 4 credits
113 Visual Language III (formerly ART-23)
Prerequisite: ART-111
Continuation of visual language sequence with emphasis on color
and space. 2 credits
124 Drawing I (formerly ART-24)
Study of drawing, including the elements of art and composition,
with extensive exercises from direct observation, including one-
and two-point perspective. A variety
of drawing media are explored. 2 credits
125 Drawing II (formerly
ART-25)
Prerequisite: ART-124
Continuation of drawing sequence with emphasis on anatomy and
the human figure. 2 credits
130 History of Western Art I (formerly ART-26)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Survey of Western Art through the Middle Ages, including style,
iconography, and cultural context.
Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in fine
arts. 4 credits
131 History of Western Art II
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Survey of Western art from the Renaissance to the present, considering
style, iconography, cultural context. 4 credits
200 Ceramics I
(formerly ART-31)
Prerequisite: ART-113 and 125
Methods and processes of forming clay, with an emphasis on hand
building and basic wheel work. Surface enrichment will be developed
through utilization of stains, slips and glazes. 2 credits
201 Ceramics II (formerly ART-41)
Prerequisite: ART-112
Continuation of ceramics sequence. Emphasis on wheel throwing. Vessel design,
aesthetics, and function are stressed in constructing forms including in-depth
exploration of surface treatment, glazing, decorating and firing. 4 credits
202 Book Arts (formerly ART-38)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Prerequisite: ART-113 and 125
Exploring book arts as a form of creative expression. Traditional
and nontraditional binding methods will enable students to develop
new skills and to adapt them into a personal statement. 4 credits
203 Painting I (formerly ART-32)
Prerequisite: ART-113 and 125
Introduction to painting materials and techniques incorporating
design, color and drawing. Problems in pictorial composition
with emphasis on skills and approaches pertinent to the medium
of oil paint. 4 credits
204 Painting II (formerly ART-42)
Prerequisite:
ART-203
Continuation
of painting
sequence with emphasis
on thematic painting
problems, including color
and space. 2 credits
205 Photography
I (formerly ART-33)
Prerequisite: ART-113 and 125
Introductory black-and-white photography course encouraging visual
communication, personal expression and an introduction to photo
history. Technical components include camera operation, film
processing, and darkroom printing. 4 credits
206 Photography II (formerly ART-43)
Prerequisite:
ART-205
Continuation
of photography
sequence. Introductory
color photography via
digital imaging. Advanced black-and-white
darkroom techniques such as creating exhibition-quality fiber
prints and alternative process print toning. Discussion of presentation
issues and medium format cameras. 4 credits
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207
Printmaking I
(formerly ART-34)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Prerequisite: ART-113 and 125
Introduction to screenprinting materials and techniques incorporating
design, color, drawing and computer software. Problems in composition
with emphasis on skills and approaches pertinent to the medium
of screenprinting. 2 credits
210 Sculpture II (formerly ART-45)
Prerequisite: ART-112
Continuation of sculpture sequence with emphasis on variety of
sculptural processes, including modeling, carving and casting.
2 credits
220 Graphic Design I (formerly ART-39)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Prerequisite: ART-113 and 125
Basic principles and techniques of visual language as they apply
to graphic design, typography, composition, visual perception. Emphasis
on creative, problem-solving aspects of
graphic design. 4 credits
221 Graphic Design II (formerly ART-50)
Continuation of graphic design sequence. Study and exploration
of graphic design as a creative and problem-solving tool of visual
communication; translation of ideas and concepts
into comprehensible visual language. 4 credits
230 Arts of the
Ancient World I: Egypt, Near East, Greece (formerly ART-36)
GER: WC (World Cultures)
Survey of the art and architecture of ancient Egypt from the
Predynastic Period through the New Kingdom. The Minoan and Cycladic
cultures, ancient Mesopotamia, and ancient Greece from the Mycenaean
era through the Hellenistic era. Satisfies the pre-fall 2007
Asian-African requirement. 4 credits
231 Arts of the Ancient
World II: Etruscans and Rome
Survey of the art and architecture of the ancient Etruscans and
of Rome from the Republic through the Late Empire. 4 credits
234 Early Christian and Byzantine
Art (formerly ART-46)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Prerequisite: ART-130
Study of Christian art and architecture c. 100 - c. 500 A.D.
in the lands of the western Roman Empire and of the art and architecture
of the Byzantine Empire until its fall in 1453. Style, iconography
and cultural context will be considered. 4 credits
235 Arts of Western Europe in the Middle
Ages (formerly ART-46)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Prerequisite: ART-130
Study of art and architecture in Western Europe from c. 500 A.D.
until the end of the Middle Ages. 4 credits
236 Renaissance Art (formerly ART-56)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Study of art and architecture in Italy from c. 1300 to c. 1590
and art and architecture in Northern Europe from c. 1400 - 1500.
Style, iconography, and cultural context considered. 4 credits
237 Arts of Baroque & Rococo
(formerly ART-56)
Prerequisite: ART-130
Art and architecture of the 17th and early 18th centuries in Western
Europe. 4 credits
240 Art Education for Elementary School Teachers (formerly ART-58)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Prerequisite: EDU-120 or PSY-201. Enrollment limited to junior and senior
education majors. Introduction to art education and a child’s development in art.
Emphasis on a variety of hands-on processes with appropriate teaching methods.
Does not contribute to the art major. 4 credits
250 Modern Art, 1800-1960 (formerly ART-66)
GER: Visual and Performing Arts
Art and architecture from 1800-1960 in Western Europe and America. 4
credits
254 History
of Photography
Historical overview of the medium of photography from its inception in
1826 to present. Tracing photography’s path from scientific innovation and utilitarian
tool, to its current status as both art object, and object of persuasion in
contemporary society. Using images as visual evidence, analyzing how
style and subject matter of photographs reflect the social movements
and cultural values of the 19th and 20th century. 4 credits
260 Art of Pre-Colombian Societies (formerly ART-A37)
GER: WC (World Cultures)
Survey of art and architecture of Pre-Columbian societies in Mesoamerica
and South America. Consideration of style, iconography and aesthetics
and of the functions of art and architecture within each culture. 4 credits
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300 Ceramics and Sculpture III (formerly ART-51)
Prerequisite: ART-200 and 201
Continuation of ceramics and sculpture study. Advanced and complex problems in
three dimensional media including further development of methods and techniques
used in developing a personal statement in student artwork. 2 credits
301 Life
Studies (formerly ART-59)
Prerequisite: ART-125
Advanced work from the human figure in drawing, painting and/or
sculpture. Emphasis on skills and techniques to facilitate personal
expression. Complex visual problems using the figure as model
will be a primary focus. 4 credits
302 Painting III (formerly
ART-52)
Prerequisite: ART-204
Structured and independent work in painting media. Exposure to
contemporary concepts and issues to stimulate advanced painting
problems, varying techniques and use of media. Investigation
of new and/or mixed media encouraged. 4 credits
303 Photography
III (formerly ART-53)
Prerequisite: ART-206
Continuation of photography sequence. Expectation for the
development of a personal photographic vision/theme. Students
are expected to create a cohesive body of photographic work for
the duration of the semester. 2 credits
320 Advertising Design
(formerly ART-40)
Prerequisite: ART-220
Focus on the organizational and creative aspects of graphic design
relating to visual identity, product branding and campaigns.
4 credits
321 Graphic Design III
Continuation of graphic design sequence. Complex problems in
graphic design; planning, development, organization of integrated
design programs.
2 credits
322 Typography (formerly ART-30)
Prerequisite: ART-220
Introduction to fundamentals of typography and typesetting; historical
overview of typography with projects, readings, presentations.
2 credits
330 Art Theory and Criticism (formerly ART-76)
Prerequisite: at least two upper-level art history courses or
permission of the instructor. Introduction to the history of
art theory from ancient Greece to the present. The principles
and practices of art criticism, with exercises in analytical
and critical writing. 4 credits
401 Studio Seminar
I (formerly ART-75)
Prerequisite: ART-113, 125, 130, and 201, 204, 206, 208, or 210
The first of two courses required of students who pursue an emphasis
in studio art. Focus on the interpretation and criticism of contemporary
art, with particular attention paid to the impact of social and
political events on the visual arts. Students will begin to develop
a subject or idea that will serve as the basis for a concise
body of artwork reflecting the studio major’s individual
viewpoint and aesthetic voice. This course is required fall semester
of senior year. 2 credits
402 Studio Seminar II
Prerequisite:
ART-401
The second
of two
courses
required of students
who pursue an emphasis
in studio art. Focus on completing
a cohesive body of work suitable
for presentation in the Senior Exhibition.
In addition to producing and selecting
work for
the exhibition, students develop artist statements, and are involved
in all aspects of mounting a professional exhibition including
publicity, installation of the artwork, and an oral presentation
of ideas to the college community. Students meet weekly to critique
work in progress. This course is required spring semester of
senior year. 2 credits
501 Directed
Independent Study (formerly
ART-80)
Investigation of a topic not duplicated among regular course
offerings. Variable credit
503 Individualized Internship (formerly ART-83)
Provides students the opportunity to work with an art-related business or organization
under supervision of a faculty sponsor. The student develops guidelines and
creates specific written objectives for the internship. At the conclusion of
the internship the student produces a written journal and gives an oral summary
to the faculty sponsor. Variable credit
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