A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of three-dimensional design.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
Introduction to the creative media designed to enhance artistic awareness and sensitivity through the creative and imaginative use of art materials and tools. Includes art history and culture through the exploration of a variety of art works with an emphasis on aesthetic judgment and growth.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 3.0
A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
A studio course exploring drawing with continued emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will further develop the ability to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will employ critical analysis to broaden their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
Prerequisites:
Drawing and painting for non-art majors.
Grade Basis: AL
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
Studio art course that is a theoretical and practical study of color and composition in art and design. The course consists of studio-based projects using the formal and conceptual aspects of color. The course also examines the functions of color in art from different historical and cultural perspectives.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
Studio art course that introduces the fundamental principles, materials, and techniques of painting.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
Studio art course that furthers the study of the principles, materials, and techniques of painting.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
Prerequisites:
Studio art course that introduces the analytic study of the human form and the figure’s potential for compositional and expressive use in drawing.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
A studio art course that introduces the materials, processes, and issues pertaining to the making of three-dimensional objects and environments. The course explores the use of varied materials and techniques along with the formal and conceptual principles that form the basis of contemporary sculpture.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
A studio art course that introduces the materials, processes, and concepts pertaining to traditional and contemporary printmaking. The course explores the use of varied tools and techniques along with the formal and conceptual principles to create editioned and unique works
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
A studio art course that introduces basic building, throwing, and other techniques as it relates to the design and production of ceramic sculpture and pottery.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
A studio art course that furthers the study of building, throwing, and other techniques as it relates to the design and production of ceramic sculpture and pottery.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
Prerequisites:
Studio art course that introduces the fundamental principles, materials, and techniques of watercolor and other water-based media.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 5.0
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of studio art and/or art history.
Grade Basis: L