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  • 3.00 Credits

    A history of Western art from prehistoric through post-Impressionism with an emphasis on those time periods in the history of art which continue to inspire and influence contemporary art ideas and discussion including non-Western influences. Students will encounter and begin to understand artists and art works that mold the current dialogue and motivation of art making in the 21st century. Prerequisite: ART 103 or ART 104. Prerequisite or corequisite: ART 140, 170.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A history of art in the 20th and 21st centuries with special emphasis on artists and artwork of the 21st century. A study is made of the history and philosophy of the various movements, their origins and growth, and the relationship of their development to contemporary culture and thought. Students begin to comprehend the move from representation to abstraction to art as a form of cultural critique. Prerequisites: ART 103 or 104, 140, 170, 203.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An entry level prerequisite or corequisite course to enrolling in upper division bachelor of fine arts courses. This multi-sectioned, disciplined-based course must be taken the second semester of the sophomore year or after completing three courses in the concentration area. Students write a letter of introduction, résumé, and artist statement and assemble a professional portfolio of work. Students acquire interview skills and information essential for professional level competitions or work in their field. Students participate in a portfolio review conducted by a team of faculty at the conclusion of the course. Students must earn a grade of C or better during their portfolio presentation to continue in the B.F.A. program. Prerequisites: ART 103 or 104, 140, 170, 203, and three courses in the concentration area.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of the basic drawing and perceptual skills developed in Drawing I. Prerequisite: ART 115.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the materials, philosophies, techniques, and processes of the painter. Students will work with acrylic paint and mediums and will approach the creative experience of painting through the study of subject matter, form , and content. Color theory, sketching, and different painting techniques and styles will be emphasized. Prerequisite/corequisite: ART 140 or permission.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the materials, philosophies, techniques, and processes of the sculptor. Sculpture is approached as a creative experience involving traditional methods and concepts as well as those of the contemporary sculptor. Prerequisite: ART 140.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students are introduced to non-toxic relief processes, intaglio processes, and monoprint or monotype processes of printmaking. Half of the semester is devoted to developing skills and vocabulary of relief processes; the other half of the course is devoted to monoprint techniques and intaglio-type. With each process the student explores the use of value, line texture, and color to create visual images utilizing innovative non-toxic as well as traditional printmaking techniques in relief and intaglio.
  • 3.00 - 9.00 Credits

    This course will vary in content with each offering as areas of particular interest or timeliness not covered by the regular curriculum are explored. Offerings may focus on a specific art movement, time period, geographical location, an individual artist, or a particular topic. Each course offering under this title bears a subtitle which indicates the specific subject to be covered. This course may be repeated for credit when course content is changed. Prerequisite: ART 203, ART 303.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the craft and problem-solving skills associated with producing hand-drawn, painted, or digitally manipulated visual images for a client. The class will explore a variety of techniques associated with illustration. Prerequisite/corequisite: ART 115, ART 230, ART 170.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of the skills and techniques developed in ART 230. Compositional experimentation, creative and expressive modes, and evaluation skills are emphasized. Prerequisites: ART 230, ART 208.
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