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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory level course for students entering the field of graphic design. It involves studio inquiry into the nature of visual communication. The course is structured to foster a personal approach to the design process and the ability to discuss design critically. Topics introduced in the course include typography, symbols, contemporary design practice and the relationship between designer, audience and message. Work produced in this course allows for the discovery of the language, creative problem-solving processes and technologies fundamental to graphic design. Prerequisites: ART 1001 and ART 1003. Lecture and studio four hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to clay as a material and means of expression, with emphasis on the development of content with hand-formed objects. Consideration will be given to ceramic history in relation to contemporary practice. Students will develop critical and reflective thinking skills in relation to their studio production through research, writing, discussions and presentations. Prerequisites: ART 1001, ART 1002, and ART 1003, or permission of the instructor. Lecture and studio four hours.
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3.00 Credits
A general introduction to a broad range of basic fibers processes and materials, such as dyeing and block printing, papermaking, felt-making, tapestry and wearables. Emphasis is on the development of technical fibers skills with application to individual works of art and design. Prerequisites: ART 1001, ART 1002, and ART 1003. Lecture and studio four hours.
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This course will focus on processes for construction with nonferrous metals. Techniques will include basic fabrication, stone setting, forming and the creation of mechanisms. Prerequisites: ART 1001 and ART 1002. Lecture and studio four hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers selected historical and contemporary issues, the formal structure and critical analysis of the visual arts and an examination of art’s relationship to ideas, beliefs and culture. Students will develop a critical understanding of art as a manifestation of broader social, historical, and contemporary issues in a global context. Lecture three hours. (CORE: HUMANITIES)
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3.00 Credits
Studio course for non-art majors, and for art majors concentrating in art history, who wish to pursue the art-making experiences in various studio areas (alloys, clay, fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture). Course may be repeated barring duplication of studio area. Lecture and studio four hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course combines an introductory studio course with an examination of the way in which art can contribute to social change. Studio assignments will involve students in the investigation, understanding and application of artistic methods and the principles of design while thematically exploring contemporary social issues. Lectures, class discussions and project critiques are geared to develop students’ awareness of how art can address social issues. Lecture and studio four hours.
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3.00 Credits
Students will create works of visual art in various media, reflecting on the creative process, the influence of culture, and the dynamic and reciprocal interactions among the artist, instructor, and student. Lecture and studio four hours.
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3.00 Credits
A general introduction to printmaking: its history, development, techniques, and processes. Various relief printmaking techniques will be explored such as woodcut, linocut, collagraph, and non-traditional methods. Using additive and reductive processes, students work in black and white and in color, learning the registration and printing of multiple matrices. Traditional, contemporary, and experimental approaches are encouraged. Prerequisites: ART 1001, ART 1002, and ART 1003, or permission of the instructor. Lecture and studio four hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to photography. This course offers a foundation in the basic technical skills and aesthetic knowledge needed to create fine art photography. Historical and contemporary issues, critical thinking, and visual analysis will be emphasized though oral discussion and written documentation. A camera is required per the instructor’s directions. Prerequisites: ART 1001 and ART 1003, or permission of the instructor. Lecture and studio four hours.
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