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  • 3.00 Credits

    Studies the phenomenon and evolution of sculpture parks through art historical observations about three dimensional public art, using the Governors State University Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park as a point of departure. Develops skills in critical analysis and art appreciation, through mastery of the fundamental principles of art and design. There will be interaction with art available in local communities. Prerequisite: 60 hours of college credit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores creativity through exercises, activities, and group discussions, and examines the process of creativity through research, reading lists, and observation. Utilizes current models and methods. A studio art component will provide a practical experience for students. Prerequisite: 60 hours of college credit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This Internet course compares art objects from differing contexts and diverse geographical world areas and contrasts the imagery, cultural circumstances, and world view within which the art was created and functioned. Class discussions include interaction with instructor and experts on particular objects as guest correspondents utilize a restricted listserv and the world wide web. Prerequisites: Library skills or previous course work in humanities or social sciences and sufficient computer network experience to communicate via the Internet.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on the creative potential of computer images in art and design. Use of high-end paint software on PC and MAC platforms to develop drawings and paintings as stand alone images and as design elements. The course emphasizes exploration and problem-solving techniques to learn image development and manipulation through direct drawing input, imported images, and the application of filters and special effects. Images are output in a variety of methods. Prerequisite: ART325 or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A survey of Colonial, 18th century, and 19th century architecture, painting, sculpture, decorative, and graphic arts. In addition to lectures and required readings, this course will include student research and oral presentations on selected topics. Prerequisite: Library skills or previous course work in humanities or social sciences or permission. ART
  • 3.00 Credits

    Surveys 20th century art and architecture and familiarizes the student with the art, philosophies, socio-political, and intellectual climate of the period. Analyzes paintings, sculpture, graphic arts, and architecture from different cultural perspectives. Prerequisite: Library research skills or previous course work in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an in-depth analysis of a select group of master artists. Examines the lives and works of eminent artists and the social, political, and artistic climate in which they worked. Also analyzes thematic and stylistic development, theoretical concerns of the artists, and their influence on other artists. Prerequisite: Library research skills or previous course work in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A historical survey of Western female artists with special emphasis on artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Examines the lives and works of eminent female artists and the social, political, and artistic climate in which they worked. There will be an analysis of the thematic and stylistic development and theoretical concerns of female artists and a comparative analysis between male and female expressions in the visual arts. Prerequisite: Library skills or previous course work in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Art objects from the European tradition before the 19th century are selected for study with a view to artistic theories, analysis of symbolic content, and sociological exploration. Prerequisite: Library research skills or previous course work in humanities or social sciences.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A survey of traditional art from the South Pacific, including the islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the island continent of Australia. Examines the stylistic classifications and ethnographic contexts. Prerequisite: Library research skills or previous course work in humanities and social sciences.
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