Art- Course Descriptions

ART 101 Beginning Art- 3 Cr. Hrs. - 6 Contact Hrs. Development of artistic skills through a broad range of studio experiences: drawing, printmaking, design, ceramics, sculpture and painting.

ART 104 Drawing I- 3 Cr. Hrs. - 6 Contact Hrs.  Concentrated attention on drawing as a fine arts medium with study in various subject matter. 

ART 105B Two-Dimensional Form and Surface- 3 Cr. Hrs. - 6 Contact Hrs.  The study of the basic elements of visual design and the principles of their organization.

ART 107 Painting I- 3 Cr. Hrs. - 6 Contact Hrs.  The study of oils or acrylics through diverse subject matter.

ART 108 Ceramics I- 3 Cr. Hrs. - 6 Contact Hrs.  A study of the nature of clay through hand building, pottery processes, and glazing, stressing skill development and expressive experimentation.

ART 109 Scultpture I- 3 Cr. Hrs. - 6 Contact Hrs.  An introduction to the basic materials and techniques of sculpture.

ART 198 Art History I*- 3 Cr. Hrs.- 3 Contact Hrs.   Ancient art to Renaissance.  A historical survey of art from Ancient times to 1400 tracing the development of styles and the influences of major social, religious and political events.  Before enrolling in this course, you must demonstrate that you are ready to succeed. 

ART 199 Art History II*- 3 Cr. Hrs.- 3 Contact Hrs.  Renaissance to modern.  A historical survey tracing the development of art from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on painting.  Before enrolling in this course, you must demonstrate that you are ready to succeed. 

ART 202 Contemporary Art History- 3 Cr. Hrs.- 3 Contact Hrs.  A comprehensive survey of art and art styles of the 20th & 21st centuries.  A study of backgrounds and origins of certain current styles, the course draws from examples in painting, sculpture and architecture of America and the world.  Changing ideas and trends are analyzed through lecture and discussion.  Before enrolling, you must demonstrate that you are ready to succeed. 

ART 204B Drawing II- Transfer Portfolio Preparation- 3 Cr. Hrs.- 6 Contact Hrs.  Prerequisite: ART 104 or permission of instructor.  A continuation of ART 104, with an emphasis on preparing an art portfolio for the college transfer process, thematic development, concentration on the relationship of form to content and further experimentation in varied media and techniques. 

ART 205 Design II- 3 Cr. Hrs.- 6 Contact Hrs.  Prerequisite: ART 105B or permission of instructor.  A continuation of ART 105B with emphasis in practical design problems involving color and two-and three- dimensional materials. 

ART 207 Painting II- 3 Cr. Hrs.-6 Contact Hrs.  Prerequisite: ART 107 or permission of instructor.  Concentration in a particular medium of the student's choice with a study of the nature of that medium through a creative approach to painting problems. 

ART 208 Ceramics II- 3 Cr. Hrs.- 6 Contact Hrs.  Prerequisite: ART 108 or permission of instuctor.  A study of traditional pottery processes through concentrated work on the potter's wheel, glazing, and firing experiences. 

ART 209 Sculpture II- 3 Cr. Hrs.- 6 Contact Hrs.  Prerequisite: ART 109 or permission of instructor.  A continuation of ART 109, with an concentration in materials of individual interest. 

ART 211 Art Education Workshop- 3 Cr. Hrs.- 6 Contact Hrs.  Experience through studio work with art materials and methods appropriate to grade school use.  Before enrolling in this course, you must demonstrate that you are ready to succeed. 

*Denotes course that contains an International component.