Course Listing
VISUAL ARTS (ARTS)
120 ART HISTORY I
A study of prehistoric, non-western, and European art from prehistoric up to the
Renaissance, 1400 A.D. The course will be conducted through slide lecture
presentation. Required for art minor, art major, art education.
No prerequisite. 3-0-3.
125 ART HISTORY II
A study of Renaissance to contemporary artists. Review of Medieval Europe, Ottoman to Gothic. Focus on European Art and art of the 20th century worldwide.
No prerequisite, however, ARTS 120 recommended to be taken first. 3-0-3.
140 19TH CENTURY ART HISTORY
The study of 19th century European, American and World Art. Lecture and slide lecture on major artists, works of art and styles of art that shaped the period. Covers 1776-1900. Students will supplement classroom study with museum field study.
No prerequisite. 3-0-3.
145 20TH CENTURY ART HISTORY
Survey of 20th century European art, artists and art movements that shaped the period. Students will study art within the cultural context of the time. Study of the prehistory of modern art, Impressionism, Neo-Impressionism, Post-Impressionism. Painting and culture in America, European influence on American art.
No prerequisite. 3-0-3.
200 TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
Introduction to the elements and principles of design as relates to two dimensional surface, graphics, printmaking, painting, and photography. Includes a study of color theory and practice. Required for art majors, minors. (Lab fee $50.00)
No prerequisite. 3-0-3.
210 DRAWING 1
Introduction to the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink.
Emphasis on still life and landscape with an introduction to figure. Students will study techniques of gesture, line, value, proportion, and perspective. Methods of drawing from observation will incorporate the elements of design and the principles of organization, into the composition of the page. Required for art majors, minors, and preference given. (Lab fee $50.00)
No prerequisite. 3-0-3.
220 THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN -DESIGN II
Design II is an introduction to the elements and principles of design as relates to three- dimensional sculpture. Students receive an introduction to color in the applied arts, pottery, and in sculpture. Introduction to the language of art and to the tools and techniques of working plastic media. Media used: plaster, clay, paper-mache, wire, foam. Required for art majors, minors, and preference given.
No prerequisite, however Design 1- Art 200 Two Dimensional is recommended first. (Lab fee $50.00) 3-0-3.
225 ART SURVEY
Introduction to major artists and styles in the history of art, emphasis on appreciating art in its context an understanding the elements and principles of design. This is a survey class open the entire student body. 3-0-3.
250 CERAMICS 1
Emphasis in the processes and techniques of hand building in clay. Introduction to wheel-throwing, glazing and firing methods including stoneware and Raku. Introduction to terms and vocabulary of ceramics and to ceramics history.
No prerequisite. (Lab fee $50.00) 3-0-3.
260 PAINTING 1
Introduction to color theory and practice. This course is an overview; students will
receive instruction in the use of variety of techniques while working with acrylic,
tempera, gouache, and watercolor. Lecture and slide examples from art history will supplement all practical experience. Required course activities include a field trip to local museum and participation in the student art show at the end of the semester.
No Prerequisite. ARTS 200 or 210 recommended.
(Lab fee $50.00) 3-0-3.
280 PRINTMAKING 1 - SERIGRAPHY
Printmaking 1 is an introductory course in technique and procedure of silkscreen
printing. Techniques of paper stencil, crayon and tusche blockout, glue block, photo emulsion, as well as other methods will be covered. Emphasis will be on development of personal imagery, compositional development, and understanding of color.
No Prerequisite. Art 210 or Art 200 recommended. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
290 SCULPTURE 1
Introduction to sculptural concepts and principles. Additive and subtractive processes using plaster, modeling clay, and wood. Attention to contemporary approach to sculpture and to artist working in the field.
No Prerequisite. Art 210 or Art 220 recommended. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
300 ART FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
Experience with art materials and teaching strategies appropriate for use with children, including laboratory designed for the prospective elementary teacher.
Prerequisite: ARTS 225. (Lab fee $50.00) 3-0-3.
305 CHRISTIANITY AND ART
Survey of major religious art works and their meaning and contemporary significance for the individual and the church. No prerequisite. 3-0-3.
322 DRAWING II
Continued study in drawing in pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink, with introduction to pastel, oil pastel and non-traditional media. Emphasis on content and meaning in drawings. Development of drawing as a preliminary study for other media. Continued study in techniques of gesture, line, value, proportion, and perspective. Methods of drawing from observation incorporating the use of the elements of design, and the principles of organization. Study of compositional style of major artists. Required for art majors, minors, preference given.
Prerequisite: Art 210 (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
323 DRAWING III
Development of an independent style in graphic media through continued studio
practice. Wide exploration of drawing media. Emphasis on the development of content and meaning in students' work. Concentration on study of landscape and still life. Development of drawings as finished artistic statements. Development of student portfolio. Study and presentation and care of drawings. Study will be supplemented by field experiences to museums, galleries, and artist's studios.
Prerequisite: ARTS 210, 322. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
341 FIGURE DRAWING 1
Study of the figure through studio sessions with the model. Study of figure drawings of master artists through slides, and field trips to museums/ galleries to examine the work. Emphasis on proportional rendering of the figure and an understanding of the skeletal and musculature systems of the figure. Development of graphic skills. Required for art majors, minors. No Prerequisite. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
342 FIGURE DRAWING II
Additional study of the figure through studio sessions with the model. Study of figure drawings of master artists through slide lecture, study trips to museums and galleries to examine work. Additional study on proportional rendering of the figure. Development of graphic skills. Required for students with a concentration in painting or drawing. Recommended for all art majors. Prerequisite: ARTS 341. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
343 FIGURE DRAWING III
Additional study of the figure through studio sessions with the model. Study of figure drawings of master artists through slides, field trips to museums, and galleries. Development of individual portfolio in figure drawing and documentation of the work. Required for a concentration in painting or drawing. Recommended for all art majors.
Prerequisite: ARTS 342. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
344 FIGURE DRAWING IV
Additional study of the figure drawings of master artists through slides, field trips to museums and galleries. Continued development of individual portfolio in figure drawing and documentation of the work. Emphasis on graphic development. Recommended for students with a concentration in painting or drawing. Recommended for all art majors.
Prerequisite: ARTS 343. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
352 CERAMICS II
Emphasis in the processes and techniques of wheel throwing. Some assignments in hand-building and combining wheel and hand-building techniques. Various glazing and firing methods including stoneware, and Raku. Continued study of terms and vocabulary of ceramics. Emphasis on current trends in ceramics.
Prerequisite: ARTS 250 (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
353 CERAMICS III
This course is an intermediate course concerned with the development of skills and content in ceramic work. Various firing methods linked to glaze development and image control are emphasized. Continued exploration of forming techniques.
Prerequisite: ARTS 220, 250, 352. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
354 CERAMICS IV GLAZE CALCULATION/KILN CONSTRUCTION
This course is an advanced ceramic studio for the development of skills and concerns of content in clay work. Emphasis on personal expression and development of an individual clay portfolio. The course will focus on the development of glazes for various temperature ranges and on the knowledge of kiln building and firing. Study will be supplemented by field trips to museums workshops and conferences in the field, with the opportunity to fire and build different type of kilns.
Prerequisite: ARTS 353 (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
362 PAINTING II
Continued studies in color theory and practice with emphasis on uses of acrylic media. Study of professional uses of this media, and how it has changed painting. This course will concentrate on the techniques of acrylic paint and mixed media. Students will learn methods of preparing and painting surface, including stretching of canvas. Methods of presentation with participation in the end of semester student exhibition. Emphasis is placed on individual instruction and independent development of student work.
Prerequisite: ARTS 260. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
363 PAINTING III
Advanced color theory and practice with emphasis on contemporary approaches. This course will concentrate on the techniques of oil paint, oil pastel, and oil sticks. Students will learn methods of preparing the painting surface, including stretching of canvas. Methods of presentation with participation in end of semester student exhibition. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and independent development of student work.
Prerequisite: ARTS 260. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
382 PRINTMAKING II RELIEF
Printmaking II is the introductory class in relief printmaking. This course will introduce students to relief printing using woodcuts, linocuts, and etchings. Emphasis of the class will be learning effective techniques of the medium and compositional development of the resulting print.
No Prerequisite. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
383 PRINTINGMAKING III LITHOGRAPHY
Introductory course in lithography. Techniques of lithographic printing including use of lithographic pencils, crayons, and tushe washes for production of black and white prints pulled from stone, or metal plates. Emphasis on development of personal imagery and compositional strength.
No Prerequisite. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
392 SCULPTURE II STONE CARVING
Work in three-dimensional format using alabaster, soapstone, plaster, and marble.
Sculpture using the subtractive process. Attention to contemporary approach to
sculpture and to artist working in the field. Ability to learn and use safe shop procedure
is necessary.
No Prerequisite. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
393 SCULPTURE III WELDED METAL SCULPTURE
Work in three-dimensional format using welded metal Attention to contemporary
approach to sculpture and to artist working in the field. Wiliness to learn and use safe
shop procedure is necessary. No Prerequisite. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
410 SENIOR SEMINAR
The focus of this class is the preparation of the art student for continued development
of his or her art after undergraduate school. Introduction to opportunities and
possibilities in the art field after graduation. Discussion of and preparation for careers in
the arts. Preparation of slide portfolio, and presentation book. Preparation of the artistic
resume. Preparation and development of the senior exhibition meeting requirements of
graduation contract. Field trip to a major art center required. Field trips to artist's
studios and galleries for discussions of the business of art. Lab fee not required. Students
will incur costs of travel and cost of preparation of slide portfolio. Development of slide
portfolio that must be left with the school. Required course for art majors, must have
senior standing. 3-0-3.
416 TOPICS IN ART HISTORY
Specific and focused study of one time period, style, movement, subject or geographical
region of the world in relationship to art history. Specific and detailed course
description to be written and circulated by the instructor prior to offering the course.
May be used for study abroad credit upon department approval. May be repeated for
credit with change in topic and department approval. 3-0-3.
435 TOPICS IN SCULPTURE
A course offered as needed to engage students in the continuation and development of
work in sculptural methods, materials and media. Attention to contemporary approach
to sculpture and to artist working in the field. Wiliness to learn and use safe shop
procedure is necessary. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
455 TOPICS IN CERAMICS
Specific topics in ceramics. Offered as a way to narrow the focus of a semesters work to
one specific area of ceramics. Topics could be Kiln Technology, Raku Firing, Glaze
Calculation or other specific topics. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Lab fee $50.00
460 TOPICS IN PAINTING
Various specific topics in painting as defined by the individual instructor. Detailed and
specific course description to be written and circulated by the instructor prior to
offering of the course. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (Lab fee $50.00)
6-0-3.
462 TOPICS IN WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Beginning watercolor painting emphasizing fundamentals of working with this medium.
Development of skills and technique in wet media and mixed media. Study of the
principles of pictorial organization and design. Plein-air painting when possible. An
overview of the history of watercolor and introduction to significant artists will be
presented through class lecture, slides and museum field trips. May be repeated for
credit with change in topic. 6-0-3.
484 TOPICS IN PRINTMAKING
Study of specific areas and methods of printmaking as defined by the instructor.
Emphasis on development of personal imagery and compositional strength. Designed to
allow the student to develop in-depth in one or more areas of printmaking. Detailed and
specific course description to be written and circulated by the instructor prior to
offering of the course. No prerequisites. (Lab fee $50.00) 6-0-3.
495 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual problems in art education, studio, and art history. Subject to approval of
student advisor and supervising professor. 3-0-3.
496 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual problems in art education, studio, and art history. Subject to approval of
student advisor and supervising professor. 3-0-3.