Course Descriptions

Please refer to the current Academic Bulletin for the most updated list of course descriptions for this major.

ART 100: Art Survey                                                                                                                 
3 Semester Credit Hours

An introduction to the visual arts through a historical approach. The course includes lecture, discussion, activities and research. *Meets General Education aesthetic requirement. Offered every semester and online in Summer and Fall.

ART 101: Beginning Drawing I                                                                                              
3 Semester Credit Hours

A basic drawing course for majors and non-majors. Fundamental drawing practices will be explored in various media with an emphasis on individual growth. No previous art experience necessary. Offered every Fall.

ART 111: Two-Dimensional Design                                                                                      
3 Semester Credit Hours

An introductory course dealing with the basics of design on a two-dimensional surface. For majors and non-majors interested in expanding their visual awareness. This is a hands-on, problem-solving course. No previous art experience necessary. Offered every Fall.

ART 112: Three-Dimensional Design and Materials                                                        
3 Semester Credit Hours

An introductory course dealing with design and materials in a three dimensional world.  This is a hands-on, problem-solving course.  Mass, line, volume, plane and texture will be explored while the student learns to work in a wide variety of materials. No previous art experience necessary.  Offered every Fall.

ART 210: Graphic Design I                                                                                                     
3 Semester Credit Hours

An overview of graphic design fundamentals that introduces photo manipulation and typography design with industry Mac software of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Offered every Fall.

ART 211: Graphic Design II                                                                                                    
3 Semester Credit Hours

A course focusing on print, interactive and motion design with an emphasis on using industry Mac software of Adobe InDesign and Flash to develop problem-solving skills in portfolio work.  Offered every Spring.

ART 231: Painting for Non-Majors                                                                                       
3 Semester Credit Hours

An introduction to painting for the non-art major.  This hands-on, problem-solving course will explore various mediums with an emphasis on personal expression.  Offered on an irregular basis.

ART 235: Painting I                                                                                                                   
3 Semester Credit Hours

An introduction to the creative world of painting. A variety of methods, materials and experiences will be related to the student and individual growth will be encouraged. No previous art experience necessary.  Offered every Spring.

ART 278: Digital Photographic Techniques                                                                       
3 Semester Credit Hours

A basic course in the production and manipulation of digital images, including photography capturing.   Artistic, theoretical and technical aspects will be covered in a Mac lab with industry Adobe Photoshop standard software. Offered every Fall.

ART 290: Sculpture I                                                                                                                 
3 Semester Credit Hours

This studio course will expose the student to a variety of sculptural methods and materials.  Modeling in clay, carving in stone, casting and working in wood will be explored in this creative class. Offered as needed on rotation.

ART 291: Ceramics I                                                                                                                    
3 Semester Credit Hours

A problem-solving studio course to creative work in clay using hand building and potter’s wheel techniques. Offered on rotation.

ART 302: Advanced Drawing                
3 Semester Credit Hours

A theoretical and problems solving approach to drawing through the various mediums dealing with technical and figural representation. Prerequisite: ART 101.  Offered every Fall.

ART 310: Graphic Design Topics                                                                                          
3 Semester Credit Hours

A course exploring problem-solving in design with an emphasis on personal expression and aesthetics in a Mac Lab setting utilizing the industry Adobe software. Prerequisite: ART 210. Offered every fall.

ART 311: Graphic Design III                                                                                                  
3 Semester Credit Hours

A course exploring problem-solving design skills utilizing the Mac version of Adobe Photoshop, light html, DreamWeaver and XD for website building that focuses on layout design developed through simple html coding and exporting pages to publish on the internet. Prerequisite: ART 210. Offered every Fall.

ART 313: Color Theory                                                                                                            
3 Semester Credit Hours

A course dealing with the basics of color theory in design.  For majors interested in expanding their design skills.  Prerequisites:  Junior/Senior status ART major or permission of instructor.  Offered on an irregular basis.

ART 325 Digital Animation
3 Semester Credit Hours

Students explore the principles of animation with an emphasis in the study of motion. Using state-of-the-industry digital tools, students will learn about sequencing, story, character, camera movements, gravity effects (stretch and squash) to create animations. A variety of techniques will be covered including, but not limited to cut-out, frame-by-frame, 3D animation. Prerequisite: ART101. Offered in the Spring.

ART 335: Advanced Painting                                                                                                  
3 Semester Credit Hours

A theoretical and problems solving approach to painting through the various mediums with technical and figural representation. Prerequisite: ART 235. Offered every Spring.

ART 355: Printmaking                                                                                                              
3 Semester Credit Hours

A fundamental experience in printmaking using silkscreen, woodcut, etching and engraving. Problems will be assigned to cover various areas of graphics from fine prints to poster art. Offered as needed.

ART 372: Art for Elementary Teachers                                                                               
3 Semester Credit Hours

A course designed to carry on a creative art program in the classroom through laboratory and lecture. Work is designed to acquaint prospective teachers with current methods and approaches to media suitable for the elementary student such as printmaking, 2D and 3D work through a portfolio of lesson plans. May not be used as a humanity or aesthetic requirement. Offered every Spring.

ART 378: Advanced Digital Photography Techniques                                                    
3 Semester Credit Hours

An advanced course in the production and manipulation of digital images, including photographic capture, digital manipulation and editing.  Artistic, theoretical, and technical aspects will be covered using industry software of Adobe Photoshop on the iMac.  Prerequisites:  ART 278.  Offered every Fall.

ART 382: Art History – Prehistoric to Neoclassic                                                             
3 Semester Credit Hours

A study of the history of art that explores the visual cultures of the prehistoric Europe in lower Paleolithic era to age of Neoclassicism. Offered on an irregular basis.

ART 383: Art History: American Art                                                                                   
3 Semester Credit Hours

A study of the history of art in the United States. Multi-cultural influences, a variety of art movements and individual artists will be thoroughly examined. Offered on an irregular basis.

ART 384: Art History: Modern Art                                                                                      
3 Semester Credit Hours

A study of the history of modern art beginning with the Impressionists through contemporary art. *Multi-cultural influences, a variety of art movements and individual artists will be thoroughly examined. *Meets General Education multicultural requirement. Offered every Fall and Online in Summer.

ART 390: Sculptural Methods
3 Semester Credit Hours

An introduction to creative work in the round. Various techniques explored in both sculptural and ceramic terms. Various sculpture, hand building and work on the potter’s wheel may be used to develop an artistic awareness of the material. Offered as needed.

ART 391: Sculptural Methods in Clay                                                                                 
3 Semester Credit Hours

An introduction to creative work in clay.  Various techniques explored in both sculptural and ceramic terms.  Clay sculpture, hand built pots and work on the potter’s wheel may be used to develop an artistic awareness of the material. Offered on an irregular basis rotation.

ART 392: Advanced Sculpture                                                                                               
3 Semester Credit Hours

Building on Sculpture I, the student will begin to develop a personal language in sculpture.  New materials and techniques will be explored including modeling, casting, carving and construction.  The student will be free to expand his or her interest in a material and an image.  Prerequisite: ART 290. Offered on rotation.

ART 395: Ceramics II                                                                                                               
3 Semester Credit Hours

An advanced problem-solving studio course that focus on aesthetic techniques of sculpting and wheel thrown methods. Prerequisites: ART 291. Offered on rotation.

ART 400: Independent Study                                                                                                  
3 Semester Credit Hours

An opportunity for advanced Art students to pursue special topics relevant to their own interests in the visual arts with independent creative research.  Prerequisites: Permission from instructor.

ART 401: Drawing Projects                                                                                                     
3 Semester Credit Hours

In-depth course with a focus on solving special problems by exploring the challenges of drawing techniques in a portfolio quality series.  Prerequisites:  ART 302. Offered every Fall.

ART 403: Internship I                                                                
3 Semester Credit Hours

A career-oriented course that provides opportunities for students to work in a professional graphic design related activity. Students will be placed in advertising, publication or other agencies/firms that utilize graphic design to acquire hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Standing or permission of instructor with approval via Handshake. Offered every semester.

ART 403: Internship II                                                                
3 Semester Credit Hours

A career-oriented course that provides opportunities for students to work in a professional graphic design related activity. Students will be placed in advertising, publication or other agencies/firms that utilize graphic design to acquire hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Standing or permission of instructor with approval via Handshake. Offered every semester.

ART 411: Graphic Design IV                                                
3 Semester Credit Hours

A course that applies a business simulated environment with industry standard Mac software of the Adobe suite focusing on client interaction with print design, interactive documents, motion graphics, various printmaking techniques and website development. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Standing or permission of instructor; ART210 and ART211. Offered every Spring.

ART 412 Graphic Design V
3 Semester Credit Hours

A senior capstone with in-depth exploration and creative study in computer graphics, allowing students to critically investigate the theoretical and practical issues of generating computer art. Students will propose, design, and produce individual and team projects suitable for their senior portfolio while design for the community. Prerequisite: ART411. Offered in the Spring.

ART 425 3D Modeling and Printing
3 Semester Credit Hours

Students explore the principles of 3D modeling with the end goal of creating a physical object through 3D printing. Using the state-of-the industry digital tools, students will learn about digital 3D modeling and digital 3D sculpting. Student will also study 3D printing techniques using both Fusion Deposition Modeling and Resin-based 3D printers to create physical objects from their models. A variety of techniques will be covered including, but not limited to primitive modeling, polygonal modeling, box modeling and sculpting with “digital clay”. No prerequisite.

ART 436: Painting Projects                                                                                                     
3 Semester Credit Hours

In-depth course with a focus on solving special projects by exploring the challenges of painting techniques in a portfolio quality series.  Prerequisites: ART 335. Offered every Spring.

ART 453: Digital Painting                                                                                                        
3 Semester Credit Hours

An advanced course in the production of high-quality illustrations used designing within situations and environments utilizing color theory, principles of dramatic lighting, composition, atmospheric perspective, and applying textures using industry software of Adobe Photoshop on the iMac. Prerequisite: ART 210 or permission from instructor. Offered every Spring.

ART 455: Advance Printmaking                                                                                            
3 Semester Credit Hours

In-depth course with a focus on solving special problems by exploring the challenges of printmaking techniques in a portfolio quality series.  Prerequisite:  ART 355.  Offered as needed.

ART 470: Senior Seminar                                                                                                        
3 Semester Credit Hours

This course is the culmination of the various majors in art.  An independent studio course in which the student creates a professional portfolio of work that clearly demonstrates facility with techniques, concepts and methods of the chosen major.  This work, with examples of earlier work, will be used in a Senior Exhibition.  A research project, artist resume/statement, business plan and exhibition advertising designs are also necessary for successful completion of this course. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing. Offered every Spring.

ART 474: Elementary and Secondary Art Methods                                                         
3 Semester Credit Hours

This course, designed for art teaching area students, deals with the philosophy and objectives of art education as correlated with the general curriculum. Procedure will be analyzed through lectures, discussions, research, and observation. Three hours per week with observation in various educational settings. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing. Offered every Spring.

ART 485: Special Topics in Art/Design                                                                                
3 Semester Credit Hours

This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore specialized topics relevant their interest in art or design history for research and creation. The topics for this course will be offered according to student need and interest. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Offered on an irregular basis.