Course Descriptions
GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES
ART207 (3)Basic Design I
A study of the elements and organizational principles of 2-dimensional design. Art and Design majors need 3 credits. Technology majors must take 2 credits concurrently with DGME130 (Open to all students). ART214 (3)
Introduction to Graphic Design
A transition from design theory to design application as it relates to visual communication. A series of projects develops basic skills and familiarity with design process and the graphic design profession. Prerequisite: ART207.
ART 310 (3)
Typography
An exploration of typographic structures terminology, methods, and visual problem solving. This studio course addresses typographic design as a practical form of visual communication.
ART414 (4)
Design for Visual Communications
A term-long series dealing with Interactive Screen Design, Publication Design, Advertising and Packaging Design, Corporate Identity, and Environmental Graphics. Gives students practical experience in graphic design and computer applications. Repeatable. Prerequisites: ART207, 214. Fall, Spring
ART EDUCATION COURSES
ART457 (3)Art Methods: Elementary
Covers the process of teaching creativity and artistic expression to students at the elementary level. The focus is on understanding the developmental levels of creativity in children. Art is also integrated in the rest of the curriculum. Art projects are part of this course.
ART459 (3)
Art Methods: Secondary
Deals with teaching creativity and artistic expression to students at the secondary level. It covers the developmental levels of students and gives practical ideas for developing individual creativity. Project ideas are part of the course.
ART HISTORY COURSES
ARTH220 (3)
Language of Art
Presents the elements of visual language and studies them in relationship to images of famous paintings, sculptures, and contemporary advertisements. Does not duplicate an art history course.
ARTH235 (3)
Prehistoric to Medieval Art
Examines the ancient images of non-Western and Western cultures as they are manifested in famous works of art and architecture.
ARTH236 (3)
Renaissance to Modern Art
A survey of selected Western and non-Western artists, techniques, and cultural eras from 1300 to 1945.
ARTH328 (3)
Artists of the Renaissance
A chronology and analysis of Italian masters from Giotto to Raphael, and northern masters from VanEyck to Rembrandt. A study of the importance of social and cultural influences impacting these artists and the contributions made through their art.
ARTH329 (3
Nineteenth Century and Impressionism
A chronological study of the major artists influencing culture, primarily in France, from David to Cezanne in the movements of Neo-classicism, romanticism, realism, impressionism, and post-impressionism.
ARTH420 (2)
Seminar in Contemporary Trends
A team-taught seminar course investigating current trends in contemporary trends in contemporary art and art criticism. Recommended prerequisites: ARTH235, 236.
ARTH440 (3)
Art Since 1945
A study of selected artists associated with post-WWII Western culture, the critical schools they are associated with, and the major influences upon their work.
ARTH450 (1-6)
Art Study Tour
A pursuit of general cultural and artistic interests to be found abroad.
IDSC200 (3)
Christ in Music and Art
Investigates religious themes in art and music inspired by the life of Christ. Principles for understanding and evaluating art and music from the Christian perspective are discussed. Credit not applicable toward a major or minor in Music or Art.
VISUAL ART COURSES
ART104 (3)Introduction to Drawing
Drawing the human figure, still-life objects, and architecture to facilitate the development of observational and expressive skills. Basic drawing approaches, methods, tools, media, and systems of perspective are explored.
ART106 (3)
Introduction to Printmaking
Explores methods such as woodcut, linoleum cut, etching and engraving, lithography, and screenprinting
ART107 (3)
Introduction to Ceramics
Emphasis on pottery and vessel creation. Explores aspects of clay preparation, hand forming, wheel techniques, and glaze application, with raku and stoneware firing techniques.
ART116 (4)
Introduction to Painting and Color
An introduction to solving picture problems such as composition, color relationships and appropriate subject matter. A hands-on study of the phenomenon of color relationships and color mixing.
ART118 Alt (4)
Introduction to Sculpture and 3-D Design
An introduction to the principles of three dimensional design and sculpture media. Introduces students to a variety of tools and materials which help to develop 3-D expression.
ART304 (2-6)
Drawing
Students use many media and concentrate on individual methods of expression through drawing. Repeatable. Prerequisite: ART104.
ART305 (2-6)
Painting
Supervised independent study leading toward an artistic style with exploration in a selected area chosen from landscape, figure study, portraiture, abstract, and the newer innovations in the field of painting. Repeatable. Prerequisite: ART116.
ART306 (2-6)
Printmaking
One of the major methods (relief, planographic, intaglio, stencil) may be selected for semester-long exploration. Anything over 3 credits in one semester needs permission of instructor. Repeatable. Prerequisite: ART106.
ART307 (2-6)
Ceramics
An exploration of an area of ceramic practice. Topics may include production pottery, electric kiln ceramics, clay and glazes, woodfiring, raku, creating large pots, throwing and altering. Repeatable. Prerequisite: ART107.
ART308 (2-6)
Sculpture
The expressive use of a range of materials through the skills of modeling, carving, and construction. Usually one medium is studied during the semester. Repeatable. Prerequisite: ART118.
ART380 (1-3)
Topics in Art
Courses cover specific topic areas in Art and Art History such as: African Arts, Asian Arts, Post-Modernism, and Modernism. Studio courses are also eligible.