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  • ART 100: Introduction to the Visual Arts

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An introduction to the visual arts from both an analytical and historical perspective. Representational and abstract organizations are discussed. The historical perspective is presented in a brief chronological survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Western art from ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. Students will have experiences both inside and outside the classroom, including lectures, art demonstrations, hands-on activities, and possible conversations with specialists when available. Course Objectives (1) Identify and analyze the formal elements in paintings, as well as major monuments in architecture, and masterpieces of sculpture. (2) Learn, and ultimately utilize a specific vocabulary dealing with the visual language of the artist, involving both aesthetic and technical considerations. (3) Independently research, evaluate, and synthesize written scholarship on the visual arts (articles, books, and materials from peer-reviewed research on the internet). (4) Recognize the impact that great art has on not only the individual, but society, culture, and history. (5) Critically analyze a painting from a major museum, on site, as a final written exercise. (6) Employ technical and aesthetic concepts introduced in class in creative projects utilizing the techniques of various periods of art history
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  • ART 195: Special Topics in ART

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • ART 210: Introduction to Architecture

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Survey of the architecture of the Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern periods. All major styles are covered. Architecture is presented within the context of determinants such as geographical, cultural and historical factors. Terms, significant architects and representative works are highlighted. Prerequisite: ART 100.
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  • ART 212: Graphic Design

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A studio course with some lecture; no art background necessary. Relationship of basic design principles to graphic art problems in projects involving such concepts as the use of positive and negative space, unity, balance and emphasis. Projects involve design with typography, body copy, photography, illustration and graphic elements in mass-media communication.
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  • ART 213: Introduction to Drawing

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An introductory studio course dealing with basic drawing issues and problems. Fundamental exercises geared toward the novice include contour, gesture, structural, and value studies, as well as an emphasis on figure drawing with the live model. Course Objectives (1) Be exposed to an essential experience and working tool of the visual artist. (2) Develop individual exploration of the visual world, with a minimum of drawing tools. (3) Develop his/her individual response through hard work, disciplined observation, and self-criticism. Drawing will become a personal, self-driven and creative experience. (4) Learn to continue to develop specific drawing methods beyond the scope of the course.
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  • ART 214: Concepts in Rendering

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The concepts in rendering as related to theatre design projects with particular emphasis on creative techniques that enlarge artistic vision. Projects include collage, multi-media, basic sketching for scenic design and color values. Open to Technical Theatre/Design majors with permission. Other University majors may ask permission to enroll.
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  • ART 215: Finding Your Vision,Finding Your Voice

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course explores the nature of inspiration across artistic disciplines. We will examine poets, painters, filmmakers, choreographers, and writers both in terms of their creative output and their writings on the nature of artistic creativity, imagination, and inspiration.Then, using each of our creative thinkers as nature of artistic creativity,imagination, and inspiration. Then, using each of our creative thinkers as touchstones, we will look at ourselves as artists and ask the questions that permeate all disciplines of COPA: Why do we create? How do we create? Where do we find our inspiration and then translate it into artistic expression? Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will: (1) Define multiple historical approaches to the nature of inspiration and imagination. (2) Identify and describe patterns of how artists in different forms define inspiration and creativity. (3) Employ concrete tools for nurturing creative impulses and overcoming creative blocks. (4) Describe psychological, social, and metaphyscial arguments on creative impulses, the nature of imagination, and the need to translate inspiration into objective form. (art) (5) Recognize both the subjective and objective natures of art, and articulate the uniqueness of their own artistic voice and contextualize it within larger historical and cultural forces shaping art generally and their art form specificially.
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  • ART 294: Special Topics (CORE)

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • ART 295: Selected Topics in Fine Arts I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This introductory studio course will expose and familiarize the novice with a variety of materials and techniques, utilizing basic drawing skills. The student will learn to use media through a select series of projects. Course Objectives (1) Become fully familiar with different media and learn to use them in both an abstract and representational way. (2) Develop an open attitude of what painting can be for the novice; emphasis placed on individual exploration. (3) Learn to continue to develop specific painting methods beyond the scope of the course.
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  • ART 301: Ancient Art

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Survey of the art and architecture of ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and the Islamic world. Emphasis on the cultural and historical developments which made possible the flourishing of creativity in the arts of these civilizations. Includes a variety of media, but stresses architectural developments, especially those of Greece and Rome. Prerequisite: ART 100.
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