Foundation Courses
ART 101. 2-D Design. The study of formal relationships focusing on two dimensional design. (4) Fall.
ART 102. Color. Theory and application of color. (4) Spring.
ART 103. 3-D Design. Students will explore spatial dimension via planes, simple and compound curved surfaces, structure, straight and curved lines, geometric and organic masses. (4) Spring.
ART 107. Drawing I. A full range of subject matter and media used by the student to develop basic technical skill and to increase visual awareness. (4) Fall and Spring.
Introductory Studio Courses
ART 205. Non-toxic Printmaking I. A basic survey of new printmaking techniques. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 107. (4) Fall.
ART 207. Drawing II. A continuation of the development of technical skills, and the perceptual objectives in drawing. Prerequisite: ART 107. (4) Spring.
ART 210. Photography I. Introduction to basic photographic processes (exposures, development and printing), the camera and learning to see. Field trips will be included. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 101. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 211. Art Appreciation. A survey of the meaning and methods of art; films, slides, exhibits, lectures, discussion, and some studio experiences are included. (3) Fall, Spring and Summer.
ART 221. Fiber Arts I. Introduction to off-loom fiber techniques. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 101. (4) Fall.
ART 222. Fiber Arts II. Introduction to on-loom fiber techniques. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 101. (4) Spring.
ART 230. Papermaking I. A survey of the History, theory, process and studio application of hand papermaking. This course may satisfy the Printmaking requirement for art majors and minors. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 101. (4) Spring.
ART 241. Clay I. Introduction to clay as an art medium; hand building,decorating techniques, glazing and firing processes. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 103. (4) Fall, Spring and Summer.
ART 251. Painting I. Basic survey of contemporary and traditional painting techniques with a variety of media. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 101, 102, 107. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 261. Sculpture I. Introduction to contemporary and traditional methods and aesthetics of sculpture. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 103, 107. (4) Fall.
ART 271. Computer Graphic Design I. Introduction to basic art concepts and techniques such as copy preparation, proofreading marks, typographic units of measure, fonts, layout: using Macintosh and IBM computer graphics and page layout software. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 101. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 301. Life Drawing. Study of the human form in a variety of drawing media to develop technical, perceptual and aesthetic understandings. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 107, (4) Spring.
Advanced Studio Courses
ART 306. Non-Toxic Printmaking II. Refined exploration into various printmaking techniques. Prerequisite: ART 205, or permission of the instructor. (4) Fall.
ART 310. Photography II A continuation of photography I refining technical skills (exposure, film development, and print development with an emphasis on creating the “good print.”) Prerequisite: ART 210. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 330. Papermaking II. Advanced skills in papermaking, basic skills in bookbinding and letterpress. Prerequisite: ART 230. (4) Spring.
ART 342. Clay II Intense study of wheel throwing, making of glazes and advanced decorating techniques. Prerequisite: ART 241 (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 352. Painting II. Further development of contemporary and traditional painting techniques using a variety of media. Prerequisite: ART 251. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 362. Sculpture II. Development of aesthetics and skills in a selected medium of sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 261. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 371. Computer Graphic Design II. Advanced type and design concepts, half-tone and line art preparation; production techniques using Macintosh computers, scanner, advanced graphics and page layout software. Prerequisite: ART 271. (4) Spring.
ART 386, 387, 388, 389, 390. History of World Art. Art 386: Pre-Renaissance; ART 387: Renaissance and Baroque; ART 388: Contemporary Art; ART 389: Mexican Art; ART 390: Women in Art. (3 each) One art history course is offered each semester on a two and a half year rotation.
ART 405, 406. Non-toxic Printmaking III, IV. Art 405: Intensive approach to the planographic and intaglio craft. Prerequisites: ART 306. Art 406: Advanced techniques with emphasis on experimental printmaking processes. Prerequisite: Art 405 or permission of instructor. (4) Fall.
ART 410, 411. Photography III, IV. Art 410: Enhancing the negative and print controls leading to stronger images and presentations. Darkroom demonstrations and field trips. Prerequisite: ART 310. Art 411: Advanced darkroom and image development Prerequisite: Art 410 or permission of instructor. (4) Spring.
ART 421, 422. Fiber Arts III, IV. ART 421: Advanced Off-loom Techniques of Fiber Arts. Prerequisite: ART 221. (4) Fall. ART 422: Advanced On-loom Techniques in Fiber Arts. Prerequisite: ART 222. (4) Spring.
ART 425. Elementary Art Methods. Seeks an understanding of the art process, and the growth and development of children through art; includes teaching methods, philosophies, and media practiced on the elementary level. (3) Fall and Spring.
ART 430. Papermaking III. Continued advanced techniques in papermaking and bookbinding. Prerequisite: ART 330. (4) Spring
ART 431. Papermaking IV. Advanced techniques with an emphasis on the experimental. Prerequisite: ART 430. (4) Spring
ART 441, 442. Clay III, IV. ART 441: Functional ceramics, production techniques, glaze formation and firing processes. Prerequisite: Art 342. ART 442: Continued advanced skill development of the wheel and sculptural applications. Prerequisite: 441. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 450. Secondary Art Methods. Develops philosophical, psychological, theoretical and practical concepts in art education with an emphasis on form, media, and curriculum development for grades 7-12. (3) Alternate Falls/odd numbered years.
ART 451, 452. Painting III, IV. ART 451: Advanced techniques. Prerequisite: ART 352. ART 452: Special experimental techniques. Prerequisite: ART 451 or permission of the instructor. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 461, 462. Sculpture III, IV. ART 461: Special Techniques in Sculpture. Prerequisite: 362. ART 462: Advanced Special Techniques in Sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 461 or permission of the instructor. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 480. Art Workshop. Intensive workshops of varying length with visiting professors or of a specialized nature, including national/international travel study tours, to supplement the regular curriculum. (1-4) Summer.
ART 481, 482, 483, 484, 486, 487, 488, 489. Studio Work. Limited to advanced students. ART 481: Clay; ART 482: Fiber Arts; ART 483: Painting; ART 484: Non‑Toxic Printmaking; ART 486: Drawing; ART 487: Sculpture; ART 488: Photography; ART 489: Papermaking. These courses may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. (4) Fall and Spring.
ART 485. Independent Study. (1-4) Fall and Spring.
ART 490. Applied Research. (1-4) Fall and Spring.
ART 395, 495. Tutorial Readings. (1-3) Fall and Spring.