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Ceramics

ART 271 Ceramics I (3, F&S)
Basic study of clay as a three-dimensional artistic medium, working with hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques. Introduction to glazing, decorating, and firing processes. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 371 Ceramics II (3, S)
Intermediate study of clay as a three-dimensional artistic medium. Continuing development of form and craftsmanship through individual projects on the wheel and/or hand-built forms. Additional instruction in glaze chemistry and kiln-firing.
Prerequisite: ART 271

ART 471 Ceramics III (3, S)
Advanced projects in clay. Emphasis shifted from purely investigatory exercises in form toward clarity of expression and execution. Individually designed projects with tutoring by instructor. Prerequisite: ART 371

Design

ART 241 Two-dimensional Design (3, F&S)
Theory and application of compositional elements and principles of design. Experiences in two-dimensional problem solving. Lecture, group critiques, discussion. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 242 Three-dimensional Design (3, F&S)
Theory and application of elements of three-dimensional design through model-scale sculptural projects. Awareness and comprehension of three-dimensional structural and spatial relationships. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

Drawing

ART 211 Drawing I (3, F&S)
Basic introduction to drawing media and techniques; exploration of concepts of form and space in varied subject matter. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 311 Anatomy and Figure Drawing (3, S)
Elements, principles, and techniques of artistic anatomy. Emphasis on presentations as they relate to the figure and portrait. Study of skeleton and musculature from casts and live models. Prerequisite: ART 211

ART 411 Experimental Media in Drawing (3, S)
Experimental processes, techniques, and concepts of investigative drawing. Emphasis is on drawing as an expressive media independent of immediate observation and as a viable end in itself.
Prerequisite: ART 211

Graphic Design

ART 245 Graphic Design I (3, F)
Introduction to theory and practice of graphic design communication. Emphasis on techniques for exploration of two-dimensional problems, and interpretation of verbal to visual form. Computer design is introduced. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 345 Graphic Design II (3, S)
Further development of conceptualization and visualization skill within graphic design media, including computer design. Assignments directed towards commercial production.

ART 445 Graphic Design III (3)
Subjects include advertising campaigns, corporate identity systems, and a variety of complex contemporary design problems.

ART 447 Graphic Design Internship (3, OD)
Practical experience to include interviews, placement, work experience in situation of mutual benefit to student and publishing house or designer.
Prerequisite: ART 445 and portfolio review

Painting

ART 221 Painting I (3, F&S)
Visual problems of space, form, value and color studied in oil paint. Basic problems of pictorial composition and interpretation through representational/abstract approaches to observing life and the still life. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 321 Painting II (3, S)
Intensive study of a single subject which is then extended into a series, to develop a more sophisticated personal visual statement. Examples of subjects include still life, figure, interiors, abstraction.
Prerequisite: ART 221

ART 421 Painting III (3, OD)
Emphasis on individual development and refinement of personal expression in various approaches to painting.
Prerequisite: ART 321

Photography

ART 281 Foundations of Photography (3, F&S)
Includes instruction of technical aspects of the camera, formal aspects of shooting, editing, and printing in traditional black and white media. File and digital will be investigated, though all printing will be completed in the digital darkroom. Assignments based on four units of concept and formal elements of photographic consideration and image making. Course involves survey and research assignments based in the historical context of photography as well as contemporary issues in the media. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 282 Experimental Darkroom Process (3, S)
Examination of various darkroom image making and printing techniques, including pinhole, cyanotype, projection, photogram, as well as toning and hand coloring in traditional black and white prints. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 284 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3, S)
An introduction to the various components of the computer and the auxiliary equipment needed to input and output images. The emphasis of this course is on image making, whether from original drawn images or scanned images and photographs. Four-unit course discusses image resources and development, printing, papers, inks, and presentation. Students will also engage in research involving contemporary concerns. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 382 Experimental Black and White Photographic Processes (3, OD)
Continued study within traditional black and white photography with an emphasis on experimental processes. Geared to the advanced photography student who wishes to pursue individualized study within one or two specific creative processes. Study will be structured with the art faculty to meet the needs of the advanced student.
Prerequisite: ART 282

ART 384 Advanced Digital Imaging (3, OD)
Continued study and development of the creative possibilities of digital image making. Investigation of advanced processes in use of digital cameras and manipulative creative possibilities. Study will be structured by art faculty to meet the needs of the advanced student. Prerequisite: ART 284

ART 482 Advanced Photography (3, OD)
Self-directed study in consultation with the instructor. Emphasis on development of a quality body of work for exhibition.
Prerequisite: ART 282

Printmaking

ART 161 Digital and Photographic Process Printmaking (3, F&S)

This course serves as an introduction to printmaking from the a photographic view. Development of imagery will concentrate on the concept of "the multiple" within the printmaking media of digital imaging, photo serigraph and photo intaglio process. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts. 

ART 261 Introduction to Printmaking (3, F&S)
This course serves as a comprehensive look into intaglio and relief methods of printmaking. Discussion and research will center on the concepts of editioning as well as unique images made through various print methods and techniques. Non-toxic methods and contemporary technique and studio practice, as well as dialog of historical context of printmaking will be discussed. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 361 Digital and Photographic Process Printmaking (3, S)
This course serves as an exploration of contemporary and traditionally based printmaking from a photographic view. Research and development of imagery will center on the social, historical, and contemporary idea of the multiple within printmaking media of digital imaging, photo serigraph, and photo intaglio processes. Art majors only. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 461 Advanced Topics in Printmaking (3, OD)
Students will use vocabulary and language of their own decided theme to execute images through the media of traditional and contemporary methods of Lithography and Etching. Students will work towards a portfolio of imagery that carries a s a body of work. May be repeated for independent comprehensive investigation of any media.
Prerequisite: ART 261 or 361

Sculpture

ART 251 Sculpture I (3, OD)
Survey of traditional sculptural ideas, tools, techniques, and materials. Group and individual projects dealing with conceptual and formal problems of additive and subtractive methods in wood, metal, stone. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 351 Sculpture II (3, OD)
Exploration of three-dimensional form/space through individual creative experiences working with various sculptural media.
Prerequisite: ART 251

ART 451 Sculpture III (3, OD)
Advanced exploration of various sculptural concepts with development of the personal statement in one or more media.
Prerequisite: ART 351

Special Topics

ART 295, 395 Special Topics (1-3, OD)
A course designed to provide opportunity for students to explore avenues not covered in other listed courses. Examples include: The Artistic Book (bookbinding and papermaking), Figurative Clay Sculpture, Illustration, Portrait Media, Landscape Painting, Landscape Photography, and Web design. May meet Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts (check catalog listing: Integrative Studies).

History and Appreciation

ART 131 Introduction to the Visual Arts (3, F or S)
Overview of the visual arts illustrating basic principles and underlying philosophy of art. Emphasis on the contemporary. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 132 Art and Architecture in Context in Europe (3, M06)
A course for the non-art student participating in the Mayterm trip to Europe. Approximately 20 days studying art and artists from antiquity to the present. Readings, journal-keeping and questions pertaining to site-specific works are required. Minor and Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 231 Ancient Art History (3, F05, 07)
History of world art from prehistoric to the 14th century. Emphasis on role of art as visual communication of religious, political, and social concerns. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts; Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities.

ART 232 Renaissance Art History (3)
History of western art from the 14th century to the mid-18th century. Relation of form and content to cultural attitudes. Unique contributions of major artists. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts; Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities.

ART 234 Art and Architecture in Europe (3, M06)
Approximately 20 days studying the art and artists from antiquity to the present. Readings, journal-keeping, and questions pertaining to site-specific works are requirements. Course is intended for the art major. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

ART 235 African Art History (3, M, S)
A selective survey of the visual arts produced on the African continent from antiquity through the present. Consideration of colonial influences on African art and African art’s influence on Western art, including the African American Diaspora. Emphasis upon seeing and understanding art in the context of daily life, religion and society.

ART 237 Modern Art History (3)
History of Western art from the mid-18th century through the 19th and early 20th centuries. Analysis of major movements and artists, their underlying philosophy and cultural influences. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts; Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities.

ART 314 The Art and History of Film (3, F)
An introduction to the history, craft, theory, and critical content of film; 15 films viewed in class, 20-25 outside of class research work. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts; Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities.

ART 322 Contemporary Art & Critical Theory (3, S06, 08)
Introduction and discussion of influences and developments at work in the world of contemporary art, including pop, minimalism, and performance art. Multicultural and post-modernist ideas and the role of art critics in shaping dialogue will also be considered. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts; Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities.

Senior Capstone

ART 485 Senior Seminar and Concentration (2, F)
Practical experience in organizing an exhibition, preparing a body of work for portfolio documentation, and written documentation through formal thesis statement. A variety of readings, discussion, studio work, and critique comprise the course atmosphere. Required of all senior art majors during the fall semester.

ART 486 Senior Concentration and Thesis (2, S)
Advanced study in chosen area of studio concentration with interdisciplinary critiques including all senior art majors. Emphasis on development of a quality body of work for exhibition and formal documentation through written thesis. Required of all senior art majors in the spring semester. This course is repeatable for extra studio emphasis.