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  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA This course will examine the history of photography and the important role this medium of expression has held since its "discovery" in 1839. A chronological approach to the exploration of this medium will be used to demonstrate the important contributions that this art form has made to the history of art. The use of photography as an expression of humanistic, religious, and social values will also be considered. Offered every semester.(Fulfills the Core/LS requirement for Fine Arts.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA This course will examine the art of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic era and the art of ancient Rome from the early Republic through the reign of Constantine. The pre-Greek civilizations of the Cyclades, Crete, and mainland Greece will be introduced as well as the pre-Roman culture of Etruria. Offered biennially. (Fulfills the Core/LS requirement for Fine Arts.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA This course is designed to introduce students to the field of computer art. Students will learn how the digital media are transforming the fine arts, graphic design, advertising, and education. Students will explore such topics as desktop publishing, digital photography, animation, and multimedia applications, including the creation of CD-ROMs, through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: ART 101 or permission of instructor
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA This course explores the new methods of painting and animating with a computer. Students will become familiar with the history of animation and traditional principles of animation, and learn how they are applied in digital techniques. The basics of integrating soundtracks with animation will also be introduced. Course methods include lectures, demonstrations, viewing animations, and hands-on experiences. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: ART 231
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits A continuation of Basic Photography, this course further explores black and white films and printing techniques. In addition to conventional materials, specialized films including infrared, technical pan, and high-contrast litho are introduced. Production will be aimed at pursuing particular problems related to photographic visualization and the development of a personalized approach to the medium. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: ART 145
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA This course examines the art and architecture of the Middle Ages in Western Europe, from Early Christian and Byzantine art to the Gothic period, with an emphasis on the relationship between the arts, societal values, and religious beliefs. Offered biennially. (Fulfills the Core/LS requirement for Fine Arts.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA This course studies the art of Mesoamerican and Andean cultures from 1500 BC to 1532 AD. Monumental architecture, painting, sculpture, pottery, and textiles of the Olmec, Zapotec, Mixtec, Maya, Toltec, Aztec, Chavin, Mochica, Nazca, and Inca cultures will be examined in the context of mythology and religious ritual. (Fulfills the Core/LS requirement for Fine Arts.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA This course is an historical survey of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of China from the Neolithic period to the 20th century. The art of China will be viewed in its cultural context with emphasis on its purpose and meaning in light of the philosophies and religions of the Far East. The course includes an in-depth study of the aesthetics, materials, and techniques of painting and calligraphy. (Fulfills the Core/LS requirement for Fine Arts.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA This course will study the evolution of the art of America from the early "limners" of the colonial period to the internationalism of contemporary artists. Offered biennially.(Fulfills the Core/LS requirement for Fine Arts.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Three Credits LA Students explore the historical styles and modes of Western dress and adornment throughout the ages from the ancient Egyptian period to the 20th century. Costume is viewed within the context of the period relating to major historical developments, technology, production, and economic situation. Also discussed are the arts, specific individuals, events, or societal values that can be seen to influence fashions of the times. Offered annually. (Fulfills the Core/LS requirement for Fine Arts.)
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