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  • Art and Art History 251: Introduction to Painting

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F and S. An introduction to the painting medium. This course initiates technical and visual problems and solutions related to the study of painting (color, form, shape, and composition) , as well as an investigation of adjoining critical issues that include perception, representation, likeness, and facture. Students will be expected to produce visually effective paintings through control and execution of the media. This course addresses critical issues surrounding the production of painted images, the tradition of painting, and the use of painting as a means of developing observational skills, as well as critical and visual discernment. Visual, technical, and conceptual concerns will be reinforced through readings, discussions, demonstrations, and critiques. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art Studio 250.
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  • Art and Art History 255: Communication Design I

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F and S. An introduction to the image-based software as a problem-solving approach to Internet oriented communication design. Emphasis is on developing and integrating visual acuity with software dexterity in order to communicate with meaning and purpose. Typography, illustration, and photography are integrated to develop visual problem-solving skills. Selected projects are designed to develop visual understanding and encourage critical discernment. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art 153.
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  • Art and Art History 256: Introduction to Photography

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F and S. An introduction to basic photographic techniques and the process of black and white photography including camera operation, film processing, printing, and presentation. Course work emphasizes visual problems and solutions specific to photography, such as flatness, frame, time, and focus. The ability to produce photographic images with visual effectiveness through control and execution of the media is stressed. Visual and technical abilities will be reinforced through readings, discussions, demonstrations, critiques, and lectures. The history of photography and critical approaches to the media will be introduced and inform the context of study. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art 153.
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  • Art and Art History 257: Introduction to Sculpture

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F and S. An introduction to the production of threedimensional objects through methods and technologies of sculpture. Course work emphasizes visual problems and solutions specific to sculpture including the basic components of three-dimensional form and the manipulation of space. Students will be introduced to a variety of materials such as pre-fabricated, found media, plaster, wood, stone, metal, and composites. Students will be expected to produce sculptural objects with visual effectiveness through control and execution of the media. Visual acuity and technical abilities will be reinforced through readings, discussions, demonstrations, critiques, and lectures. The history of sculpture and critical approaches to the media will lead to an understanding of how three-dimensional forms give shape to ideas and beliefs. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art Studio 250.
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  • Art and Art History 258: Introduction to Ceramics

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F and S. This course introduces students to the basic components of ceramics, including the construction of three-dimensional forms and the organization of space. Students will learn traditional and contemporary methods of working with clay and glazes. Course work addresses visual problems and solutions specific to ceramics, the texture of materials, and the manipulation of space. Visual acuity and technical abilities will be reinforced through readings, discussions, demonstrations, critiques, and lectures. The history of ceramics and critical approaches to the media will lead to an understanding of how three-dimensional forms give shape to ideas and beliefs. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art Studio 250.
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  • Art and Art History 300: Intermediate Drawing

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F and S. A further exploration of the activity of drawing. This course emphasizes the critical engagement of visual problems and solutions through the development of a drawing portfolio. The primary source material for this course is the human figure, utilized for visual and technical investigation of pictorial space, as well as for contemporary critical issues surrounding the representation of the self and others. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art Studio 250.
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  • Art and Art History 301: Intermediate Painting

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    S. A further exploration of painting ideas and media. This course emphasizes the critical engagement of visual problems and solutions through the development of a painting portfolio. Students will be expected to participate in ongoing group and individual critiques, discussions of assigned readings, and contribute to the dialogue in a bi-weekly painting seminar. Through critical engagement of contemporary painting practices, this course initiates patterns of individual research in the production of a painting portfolio. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art Studio 251.
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  • Art and Art History 305: Communication Design II

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F. This course focuses on dynamic, interactive interface website design. Using WYSIWYG editors, vector, bitmapped graphics and motion, and MP3 audio are integrated to produce website portals that are usable and intuitive in the visualization of their navigation. Students will learn how to use low-bandwidth, high-impact, image-based software that allows users to navigate through linear, nonlinear, spatial, parallel, hierarchical, and matrix timeline structures, which lead to useful, virtual interaction. Projects are designed to construct visual interfaces, which optimize site navigation without programming. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art Studio 255.
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  • Art and Art History 306: Analogue Photography

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F. A further exploration of the visual and technical aspects of the photographic medium, with study of critical theory specific to analogue photography. A variety of professional equipment, processes, and advanced techniques will also be introduced, including color and artificial lighting. Course work emphasizes the application of technical readings, demonstrations, and lectures through the production of effective photographic images. Photographic criticism is addressed through readings, lectures, studio assignments, critiques, and a final project. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art Studio 256.
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  • Art and Art History 307: Intermediate Sculpture

    3.00 Credits
    Calvin University

    F and S. A further investigation of the visual and technical aspects of sculptural media and organization of space. This course will require the production of a portfolio of sculptural objects. Special attention will be given to the use of particular production methods, issues of presentation, and the relationship between concept and process. Critical theory specific to sculpture is addressed through readings, lectures, and class projects. Materials fee. Prerequisite: Art Studio 257.
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