Art (ART)

100 (5) Introduction to Art

GER-HM

A general introduction to the visual arts, designed to develop within the student an insight and comprehension of the actual work of art. Topics of: perception, aesthetics, creativity, elements of design, principles of design, role of the media, and a general chronological survey of the visual arts are investigated.

101 (5) Design, Beginning

GER-HM/Performance

A studio laboratory course which presents the elements of design as sources for artistic invention. Lectures, demonstrations and studio work deal with line, edge, shape, area, texture and value as vital elements in creative design.

102 (5) Design, Intermediate

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 101 or instructor permission

A studio laboratory course which presents the elements of design as sources for artistic invention. Lectures, demonstrations and studio work deal with line, edge, shape, area, texture, and value. Particular emphasis will be placed on color as an element of creative design.

103 (5) Design, Advanced

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 102 or instructor permission

A studio laboratory course which presents the elements of design as sources for artistic invention. Lectures, demonstrations and studio work deal with line, edge, shape, area, texture and value. Particular emphasis will be placed on color as an element of design. Application to a fine arts project will follow.

107 (5) Photography, Beginning

GER-HM/Performance

A course in photography for the beginning to moderately advanced students covering basic knowledge from the equipment operation to aesthetic consideration in the photographic process.

108 (5) Photography, Intermediate

GER-HM/Performance

A course in photography for the beginning to moderately advanced students covering basic knowledge from the equipment operation to aesthetic consideration in the photographic process.

109 (5) Photography, Advanced

GER-HM/Performance

A course in photography for the beginning to moderately advanced student covering basic knowledge from the equipment operation to aesthetic considerations in the photographic process.

110 (5) Art Appreciation

GER-HM

A general introduction to a chronological look at the development of Western Art from cave painting to the end of the 20th Century. This class is for the non-art major and there are no prerequisites.

111 (5) Drawing, Beginning

GER-HM/Performance

A drawing sequence course to introduce the student to various approaches to drawing. The investigation of a variety of concepts, media, techniques and compositional considerations is employed to enable the student to gain as wide a knowledge of drawing as possible. (Series includes ART 111, 112 & 113.)

112 (5) Drawing, Intermediate

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 111 or instructor permission

113 (5) Drawing, Advanced

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 112 or instructor permission

145 (5) History of Art – Contemporary 

GER-HM  

A concise history of contemporary painting, sculpture, drawings, printmaking, photography, and mixed media from modern foundations through post-modern styles and related issues.

150 (5) Printmaking, Beginning

GER-HM/Performance

A studio/lab course covering the four basic processes of Fine Art printmaking. The processes of intaglio, lithography, relief and stencil printmaking will emphasize creativity and individual growth and exploration.

151 (5) Printmaking, Intermediate

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 150 or instructor permission

A studio/lab course covering the four basic processes of Fine Art printmaking. The processes of intaglio, lithography, relief and stencil printmaking will emphasize creativity and individual growth and exploration.

152 (5) Printmaking, Advanced

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 151 or instructor permission

A studio/lab course covering the four basic processes of Fine Art printmaking. The processes of intaglio, lithography, relief and stencil printmaking will emphasize creativity and individual growth and exploration.

190 (5) Photography Workshop I

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 107,108, 109 and instructor permission

Photography for the moderately advanced student to achieve a refinement of photographic technique and skills.

191 (5) Photography Workshop II

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 190 or instructor permission

Give the moderately advanced and advanced student the skill of free visual expression within the photographic process.

192 (5) Photography Workshop III

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 191 or instructor permission

Photography for the advanced student to refine photographic techniques and skills for free visual expression within the photographic processes.

201 (5) Painting, Beginning

GER-HM/Performance

A studio-laboratory course designed to develop within the student the desire to explore, to experiment and to evaluate painting. Painting offers basic instruction in the use of oil and acrylic media. Emphasis will be given to individual needs and interests.

202 (5) Painting, Intermediate

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 201 or instructor permission

203 (5) Painting, Advanced

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 202 or instructor permission

255 (5) Printmaking Workshop, Beginning

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 150, 151, 152 or instructor permission

An advanced studio course in fine art. Printmaking includes lithography, intaglio, relief, stencil, and related processes. Individual growth is emphasized within a historical context.

256 (5) Printmaking Workshop, Intermediate

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 255

An advanced studio course in fine art. Printmaking includes lithography, intaglio, relief, stencil, and related processes. Individual growth is emphasized within a historical context.

257 (5) Printmaking Workshop, Advanced

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 256

An advanced studio course in fine art. Printmaking includes lithography, intaglio, relief, stencil, and related processes. Individual growth is emphasized within a historical context.

275 (5) Painting Workshop, Beginning

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 203 or instructor permission

Painting workshop consists of lectures and studio application related to both traditional and contemporary painting. Students will be encouraged to explore painting medias and techniques. Emphasis on the relationship of media investigation and design concepts to painting.   

276 (5) Painting Workshop, Intermediate

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 275 or instructor permission

Intermediate painting workshop consists of lectures and studio application related to both traditional and contemporary painting. Students will be encouraged to explore a diversity of painting medias and techniques. Continued emphasis on the relationship of media investigation and design concepts to painting.

277 (5) Painting Workshop, Advanced

GER-HM/Performance

Prereq: ART 276 or instructor permission

Advanced painting workshop consists of lectures and studio application related to both traditional and contemporary painting. Students will be expected to explore a diversity of painting medias and techniques. Increased emphasis on the relationship of media investigation and design concepts to painting.