2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Art

  
  • ART 103 - Two-Dimension Design

    3 CR
    Two dimensional composition explored through hands-on projects using a variety of media. Assignments stress problem solving using art elements and principles. Course includes an introduction to color theory. Some prior art experience recommended. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 110 - Drawing 1

    3 CR
    An introduction to basic drawing techniques. Assignments cover line and form concepts including contour, perspective, defining and organizing shape, and value patterns. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 141 - Art for Elementary Teachers

    3 CR
    A lecture workshop structured to provide students an opportunity to explore materials and techniques suitable for classroom use. Imaginative art experiences and the nature of creativity are stressed. [32-32-64] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 161 - Painting and Illustration 1

    3 CR
    Study of fundamentals of painting expression.  A variety of styles and techniques are explored with emphasis on oil or acrylic paint media. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 204 - Three-Dimension Art

    3 CR
    This course focuses on three-dimensional problem solving, conceptualization, and implementation through exposure to a variety of media and basis building techniques. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking to achieve communication of content, visual expression, and aesthetic value. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 209 - Introduction to Studio Art

    3 CR
    A studio course designed as an introduction to the art making experience in creation of a variety of 2-D and 3-D projects. Drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media fundamentals are explored. Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 210 - History of Photography and Film

    3 CR
    This course will explore photography and film from its early years to the present with emphasis on its esthetic, historical, technical, and social contexts.

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 211 - Art Appreciation

    3 CR
    A survey of contemporary and traditional visual art themes. Emphasis is on current problems in communication through painting, sculpture, photography, film, and architecture. Recommended for Art majors prior to enrollment in ART 212  or ART 213 .

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 212 - Art History

    3 CR
    Historical survey of art from prehistoric ages to the Renaissance.

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 213 - Art History

    3 CR
    Historical survey of art from the Renaissance to the present day.

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 214 - Photography Appreciation

    3 CR
    Non-studio art course designed to explore foundations in photography.  Topics include history, genres, visual communication, camera operations, image-making exercises and critique sessions.  Camera controls, traditional darkroom, studio lighting, digital workflow and printing will be demonstrated. Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 215 - Art Seminar 1

    3 CR
    This studio art course will help students find personal voice through independent projects and research assignments. The course will be topically responsive to current issues and to the interests of students who will explore techniques relevant to individual assignments, different types of image-making processes, and their potential for meaning. Students will progress through further work in specific areas of studio arts. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

  
  • ART 216 - 4-D Studio Art Seminar 2

    3 CR
    With basic understandings of visual literacy, this advanced studio art course will further refine and establish personal voice in art through independent and/or group studio projects (such as time-based art, sound art, film/video art, multimedia art, and research assignments). Students will meet with the instructor as a group and individually. The course will be topically responsive to current issues and to the particular interests of individual students. Students will explore advanced techniques relevant to each personal assignment. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Take ART 215  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Take ART 215  or departmental approval required.
  
  • ART 217 - Painting and Illustration 2

    3 CR
    Development of painting techniques, concepts, and skills through a variety of painting problems. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Take ART 161  with at least a grade of D-.

  
  • ART 220 - Landscape Photography

    3 CR
    Learn the fundamentals of landscape photography through a photographic experience built around an extended field trip. Lectures deal with concepts, tools and techniques of landscape photography. Students will produce a professional portfolio of landscape prints for review and gallery exhibition. This class may be combined with another interdisciplinary course. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

  
  • ART 222 - Introduction to Photography

    3 CR
    This course will instruct the student in fundamental concepts and techniques of photography, including aesthetics and technical aspects as a basis for creating a photographic image. The student will learn to use the 35 mm camera, process film, composition, print finishing, and basic printing. Instruction on traditional printing practice and digital technologies will be included. The student will be challenged to investigate photographic medium and consider its application to the making of art. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 223 - Intermediate Photography

    3 CR
    This course will refine techniques, analysis, and production of photographs using both traditional darkroom and digital technology. The student will be challenged to investigate and explore his or her own creative direction using small and medium format film cameras. Students are expected to complete this course with technical proficiency and to have a fuller understanding of photography’s critical context in contemporary art. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Take ART 222  with at least a grade of C.

  
  • ART 224 - Advanced Photography

    3 CR
    This advanced photography course is for students who want to fine-tune their traditional and digital photography skills. Emphasis will be on furthering explorations in the study of personal expression and development of creative style. Large format film camera will be introduced. Lectures on the history of photography and zone system will be essential to student development. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Take ART 223  with at least a grade of C.

  
  • ART 227 - Digital Color Photography

    3 CR
    This course is intended to develop an understanding of technical and aesthetic foundation in color photography through the latest digital technology. Students will explore basic color photography with the use of film and digital photographic equipment: image scanning, color digital printing, digital camera, and Adobe Photoshop. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 229 - Studio Photography

    3 CR
    This advanced photography course will instruct the student in fundamental concepts and techniques of studio photography, including aesthetics and technical aspects as a basis for creating a photographic image using professional studio lighting for both commercial illustration and personal artistic explorations. Demonstrations include location lighting, portraiture, fashion, and product photography using multiple-light strobe, digital capture workflow, discontinuous lighting techniques and light modification equipment, as well as presentations on historical and contemporary photographic work. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Take ART 222  with at least a grade of C.

  
  • ART 230 - Digital Color Photography 2

    3 CR
    This advanced course is intended to further refine the technical and aesthetic foundations in color photography through explorations of digital technology. Emphasis will be given to fields of photographic study including fine art and professional practices such as commercial illustration, documentary, portraiture, and photojournalism. Students will take their own digital photographs and then utilize various photographic techniques including digital capture workflow, large-scale color digital printing, and advanced image editing software. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Take ART 227  with at least a grade of C.

  
  • ART 239 - Studio Photography 2

    3 CR
    This second-level advanced studio photography course will further instruct the student in the mastery of fundamental concepts and techniques of professional studio photography, including aesthetics and technical aspects as a basis for creating a photographic image using specialized lighting in studio or on location. Topics may include advertising, commercial, editorial, food, and glamour photography. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Take ART 229  with at least a grade of C.

  
  • ART 250 - Drawing Methods and Concepts

    3 CR
    In this course inventive and contemporary approaches to drawing are emphasized. During the course sequence, students will create from both imagination and observation and resulting projects will apply a range of representational, abstract, and non-objective strategies. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 252 - Introduction to Ceramics

    3 CR
    An introduction to the materials, construction, design processes, glazing, and firing of ceramics.  Emphasis is on clay sculpture projects and hand-built pottery with a brief introduction to the potter’s wheel. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • ART 253 - Intermediate Ceramics

    3 CR
    A course for those who wish to concentrate mainly on throwing techniques in the development of functional and creative problems.  Experimental problems in glazing and clay decoration are developed. [48-48-96] Lab Fee

    Requisites: Take ART 252  with at least a grade of D-.

  
  • ART 280 - Art Special Topics 1

    1 CR
    This course is designed to allow the student to explore focus areas in art, such as cartoon drawing and illustration, 3-D design and sculpture, and printmaking. [16-16-32] Lab Fee

  
  • ART 281 - Art Special Topics 2

    2 CR
    This course is designed to allow the student to explore focus areas in art, such as cartoon drawing and illustration, 3-D design and sculpture, and printmaking. [16-32-48] Lab Fee

  
  • ART 282 - Art Special Topics 3

    3 CR
    This course is designed to allow the student to explore focus areas in art, such as cartoon drawing and illustration, 3-D design and sculpture, and printmaking. [16-48-64] Lab Fee

  
  • ART 283 - Independent Study 1

    1 CR
    An opportunity for the interested student to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Problems are designed and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  
  • ART 284 - Independent Study 2

    2 CR
    An opportunity for the interested student to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Problems are designed and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  
  • ART 285 - Independent Study 3

    3 CR
    An opportunity for the interested student to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Problems are designed and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  
  • ART 295 - Photography and Multimedia Special Topics

    3 CR
    This course is designed to allow the student to explore the following focus areas: photography/multimedia, such as alternative photographic printmaking; documentary, commercial or portrait photography; time-based, installation or performance art; photography/multimedia professional practices. [48-48-96]

  
  • ART 296 - Internship and Career Development

    3 CR
    This course provides supervision within a seminar setting for the Photography and Multimedia Internship and Career Development student. Activities may include reports on assigned readings, peer discussions of internship experiences, self-assessment activities, guest lectures, field trips, professional portfolio, art business analysis, and promotional materials (resume, business card, postcard, etc.) development. This course is meant to provide a supportive environment in which to examine issues, address concerns, develop skills, and receive the necessary guidance pertinent to the internship experience and process. Participation in all classes is mandatory. It is recommended that students take this course in their last semester of study. [48-48-96] Lab Fee