ART 100 Art Survey
3 Semester Credit Hours
An introduction to the visual arts through a broad historical approach. The course includes lecture, discussion, activities and research. No previous art experience necessary. *Meets General Education aesthetic requirement. No prerequisite. 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. No prerequisite. 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. No prerequisite. Offered every Spring.
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. No prerequisite. 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 Animate to develop problem-solving skills in portfolio work. No prerequisite. 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. No prerequisite; Camera or cellphone camera required. Offered every Spring.
ART 310 Graphic Design Topics
3 Semester Credit Hours
A course exploring creative research and problem-solving in design with an emphasis on personal expression and aesthetics in a Mac Lab setting utilizing the industry Adobe software collection. Prerequisites: ART 210, ART 211. 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 311 Graphic Design III
3 Semester Credit Hours
A course exploring problem-solving design skills utilizing the Mac versions of various software programs for website building. Prerequisite: ART 210. Offered every Fall.
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 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. Repeatable up to 6hrs. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing within the major or permission of instructor. 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. Repeatable up to 6hrs. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing within the major or permission of instructor. Offered every semester.
ART 411 Graphic Design IV
3Semester Credit Hours
A course that applies a business simulated environment with industry standard Mac software of the Adobe Creative Suite focusing on client interaction with print design, interactive documents, motion graphics, various printmaking techniques and website development. Students design for real world jobs for small businesses/community. Prerequisite: ART 210, ART 211, and permission of instructor. Offered every Spring.
ART412 Graphic Design V
3 Semester Credit Hours
A senior capstone course with in-depth exploration and creative research 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 453 Digital Painting
3 Semester Credit Hours
An advanced course in the production of high-quality illustrations utilizing color theory, principles utilizing color theory, character creation, principles of dramatic lighting, composition, atmospheric perspective, and applying textures using industry software of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator on the iMac. Prerequisite: ART 210. Offered every
Spring.
ART 470 Senior Seminar
3 Semester Credit Hours
A capstone course that is the culmination of the various majors in art. An in-depth 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 to interview for an industry job. 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 within the major. 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.