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ARTS 1301
Art Appreciation
Analysis of art elements and
principles as applied to various forms of visual expression;
study of historical examples of architecture, painting,
sculpture, and minor arts directed toward an intelligent
appreciation of masterpieces.
ARTS 1303
Art History I
Survey of painting,
sculpture, architecture and the minor arts from pre-historical
times to the 14th century. Research problems and extensive
viewing of slides provide additional enrichment.
ARTS 1304
Art History II
Continuation of ARTS 1303
covering various forms of art from the 14th to the 20th century.
ARTS 1311
Design
Emphasis upon two-dimensional
design; includes the fundamentals of line, color, form, texture,
shape, space, and arrangement.
ARTS 1313
Basic Art Foundations and Projects
This course is an
introduction to the creative media with emphasis on art projects
appropriate to the elementary curriculum. Enhancing artistic
awareness and sensitivity through the creative and imaginative
use of art materials and tools is the focus of the course.
Students will also be exposed to art history and culture through
the exploration of a variety of art works with an emphasis on
aesthetic judgment and growth.
ARTS 1316
Drawing I
A beginning course
investigating a variety of media, techniques, and subjects,
including still life, landscape, and architectural subjects, and
exploring perceptual and descriptive possibilities with
consideration of drawing as a developmental process as well as
an end in itself. The course is designed for art majors as well
as for the student who wishes to increase his powers of
observation and drawing skills for personal enjoyment.
ARTS 1317
Drawing II
Prerequisite: ARTS 1316 or
approval of instructor.
Expansion of Drawing I stressing the expressive and conceptual
aspects of drawing including the human figure within a spatial
environment. Attention will be given to the study of anatomy as
it relates to artistic expression.
ARTS 2316
Painting I
Prerequisite: ARTS 1316 and
1311, or approval of instructor.
An exploration of the potentials of painting media with emphasis
on color and composition. Expression is unrestricted as well as
subject matter. Course is designed for art majors as well as for
the student who wishes to learn or improve painting techniques.
ARTS 2317
Painting II
Prerequisite: ARTS 2316 or
approval of instructor.
Continuation of Painting I with emphasis on individual
expression in the interpretation of still life, landscaping and
figure subjects.
ARTS 2326
Sculpture I
A studio course in ceramic
sculpture techniques, including clay types and usage, and
exploration of natural finishes of the clay. Relief sculpture
and fundamentals of forming the human head will be introduced.
Stacking and firing procedures will be taught.
ARTS 2327
Sculpture II
Advanced study of ceramic
sculpture techniques with emphasis on individual projects and
styles. Finishes and color application will be explored in
greater depth.
ARTS 2343
Problems in Contemporary Art
Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor.
ARTS 2343
Individual studies course
which may be repeated with varying topics. Topics may be
academic or may involve studio work. Ordinarily only students
with training in art will be allowed to enroll as considerable
independent work is required.
ARTS 2346
Ceramics I
An introduction to ceramic
process, including basic materials and techniques. Hand-building
is emphasized with an introduction to the use of the potter’s
wheel. Glazing and other surface treatments and stacking and
firing of the kiln will be taught. This course is individualized
to suit the special needs of various students, both art majors
and hobbyists.
ARTS 2347
Ceramics II
A continuation of Ceramics I,
Ceramics II covers special problems in forming methods in
greater depth. Individual student projects and styles will be
encouraged and emphasized. An individualized course for the art
major or hobbyist. |
