Art

Comprehensive survey of the history of arts (architecture, painting, sculpture and other media) in the Western traditions and the understanding of art as reflections of the cultures from which the art emerged. Survey of the arts from the historic periods of the Prehistoric to the late 1300?s.

Comprehensive survey of the history of arts (architecture, painting, sculpture and other media) in the Western traditions and the understanding of art as reflections of the cultures from which the art emerged. Survey of the arts from the historic periods of the Prehistoric to the late 1300?s.

Comprehensive survey of the history of arts (architecture, painting, sculpture and other media) in the Western traditions and the understanding of art as reflections of the cultures from which the art emerged. Survey of the arts from the historic periods of the Prehistoric to the late 1300?s.

Comprehensive survey of the history of arts (architecture, painting, sculpture and other media) in the Western traditions and the understanding of art as reflections of the cultures from which the art emerged. Survey of the arts from the historic periods of the Prehistoric to the late 1300?s.

Comprehensive survey of the history of arts (architecture, painting, sculpture and other media) in the Western traditions and the understanding of art as reflections of the cultures from which the art emerged. Survey of the arts from the historic periods of the Renaissance to contemporary times.

Comprehensive survey of the history of arts (architecture, painting, sculpture and other media) in the Western traditions and the understanding of art as reflections of the cultures from which the art emerged. Survey of the arts from the historic periods of the Renaissance to contemporary times.

Introductory survey on Asian art and architecture with a focus on China, Japan, Korea, South Asia and Southeast Asia from the prehistoric to contemporary periods.

An introduction to the American visual experience of today including painting, sculpture, architecture, industrial, interior, package, advertising, furniture, design, etc.

A multi-faceted examination and analysis of art and music as reflections of cultural ideas and traditions. The student will develop an informed appreciation of the visual arts, performance arts and musical works. Also listed as MUS. 115.

Introductory survey of the arts in Africa and the cultures of the African diaspora. Analysis of the history, diaspora and cultural contexts of the Art from prehistoric to contemporary times.

A brief survey of the concepts and traditions of art through history and diverse cultures. Historical events, customs, traditions, and technology are evaluated as integrated and interactive elements which influence the creation of art. Through recognition of the communicative abilities of art, the functions and values of art to cultures and the individual are explored.

Introduction to the history, culture and technologies of the art of film-based photography. Integrating social and art histories with the theories of visual literacy, students will engage in analysis and critique of photographs. Through practices of contemporary b/w film photography, students will create images which simulate or recontextualize historic examples of photographic art. The images will demonstrate the communicative abilities of photographic images to present personal perceptions, cultural values and understandings of their world.

Introduction to the history, culture and technologies of the art of film-based photography. Integrating social and art histories with the theories of visual literacy, students will engage in analysis and critique of photographs. Through practices of contemporary b/w film photography, students will create images which simulate or recontextualize historic examples of photographic art. The images will demonstrate the communicative abilities of photographic images to present personal perceptions, cultural values and understandings of their world.

An introduction to a broad spectrum of ceramic art from diverse cultures, with a focus on visual theory, aesthetics, criticism, and historical context. Students will develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of cultural and technological constructs which influenced the creation of specific genres. In addition, students will produce original works of ceramic art by reinterpreting the traditions they study in a contemporary context, with an emphasis on creative problem solving skills.

An introduction to a broad spectrum of ceramic art from diverse cultures, with a focus on visual theory, aesthetics, criticism, and historical context. Students will develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of cultural and technological constructs which influenced the creation of specific genres. In addition, students will produce original works of ceramic art by reinterpreting the traditions they study in a contemporary context, with an emphasis on creative problem solving skills.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

The study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing in several media. Application of fundamental studies of anatomy in the pursuits of expressive representations of the human figure. Studio practice drawing from live models.

The study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing in several media. Application of fundamental studies of anatomy in the pursuits of expressive representations of the human figure. Studio practice drawing from live models.

A study of the principles, theories, and applications of color in two dimensional art practice. Topics include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of art projects using the elements of design as they apply to color.

A study of the principles, theories, and applications of color in two dimensional art practice. Topics include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of art projects using the elements of design as they apply to color.

Continued study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing and painting in pastels, acrylics, oil and watercolor paints. Application of more advanced studies of anatomy and chromatic expressions through different skin palettes. Use of expressive representations of the human figure in different environments. Expression of complex narrative contexts in the human figure. Studio practice drawing and painting from live models.

Continued study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing and painting in pastels, acrylics, oil and watercolor paints. Application of more advanced studies of anatomy and chromatic expressions through different skin palettes. Use of expressive representations of the human figure in different environments. Expression of complex narrative contexts in the human figure. Studio practice drawing and painting from live models.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

Introduction to transparent and opaque Watercolor. Varied approaches and techniques.

Introduction to transparent and opaque Watercolor. Varied approaches and techniques.

Additional exploration of watercolor painting as a vehicle for creative art expression.

Additional exploration of watercolor painting as a vehicle for creative art expression.

Basic introduction to printmaking using techniques and materials to create limited edition prints in a variety of media. May include: Monotype, Drypoint, Collagraph, Lithography, Intaglio and Lino-cut.

Basic introduction to printmaking using techniques and materials to create limited edition prints in a variety of media. May include: Monotype, Drypoint, Collagraph, Lithography, Intaglio and Lino-cut.

Advanced practice in monotype, monoprint, and mixed media print processes.

Advanced practice in monotype, monoprint, and mixed media print processes.

Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments. Exploration of drawing and painting materials and techniques to explore two-dimensional design concepts.

Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments. Exploration of drawing and painting materials and techniques to explore two-dimensional design concepts.

The evaluation of photographs as a means to share observations and critiques of oneself, culture and history. Students will make their own images to further explore the relationships of images and perceptions; to examine how photographs impact our understanding of our world.

Introduction to the use of digital color photography as an alternative means of sharing personal observations and perceptions. In addition to the knowledge and application of the photographic equipment, materials and techniques; students are introduced to the concepts and principles of using images as a means of communication and expression.

Introduction to the use of digital color photography as an alternative means of sharing personal observations and perceptions. In addition to the knowledge and application of the photographic equipment, materials and techniques; students are introduced to the concepts and principles of using images as a means of communication and expression.

Introduction to fundamental concepts and the historical references of organizing forms in three dimensions. Studio application involving various materials to explore 3-D concepts.

Introduction to fundamental concepts and the historical references of organizing forms in three dimensions. Studio application involving various materials to explore 3-D concepts.

An introduction to the sculpture processes. Studio practice using a variety of materials. e.g. wood, metal, plaster, clay, stone, and mixed media assemblage to make three-dimensional works of art.

An introduction to the sculpture processes. Studio practice using a variety of materials. e.g. wood, metal, plaster, clay, stone, and mixed media assemblage to make three-dimensional works of art.

Advanced study and practice in three dimensional form; a continuation of Art 405 in developing mastery of the media of sculpture, e.g. wood, metal, plaster, clay, stone, and mixed media assemblage.

Advanced study and practice in three dimensional form; a continuation of Art 405 in developing mastery of the media of sculpture, e.g. wood, metal, plaster, clay, stone, and mixed media assemblage.

Basic introduction to ceramics and the creative process. Students will learn ceramic hand-building, glazing, and firing methods as a means of self-expression and communication.

Basic introduction to ceramics and the creative process. Students will learn ceramic hand-building, glazing, and firing methods as a means of self-expression and communication.

Basic introduction to ceramics and the creative process. Students will learn ceramic hand-building, glazing, and firing methods as a means of self-expression and communication.

Basic introduction to ceramics and the creative process. Students will learn ceramic hand-building, glazing, and firing methods as a means of self-expression and communication.

Additional study of ceramic processes and their application in art.

Additional study of ceramic processes and their application in art.

Additional study of ceramic processes and their application in art.

Additional study of ceramic processes and their application in art.

Advanced glazing techniques including special glazes, glaze composition and multi-firing techniques. Projects with emphasis on glaze effects.

Advanced glazing techniques including special glazes, glaze composition and multi-firing techniques. Projects with emphasis on glaze effects.

Advanced glazing techniques including special glazes, glaze composition and multi-firing techniques. Projects with emphasis on glaze effects.

Advanced glazing techniques including special glazes, glaze composition and multi-firing techniques. Projects with emphasis on glaze effects.

Advanced study of ceramics with a focus on either sculptural or functional artworks in clay. A series of focused ceramics pieces will culminate in the creation of a portfolio.

Advanced study of ceramics with a focus on either sculptural or functional artworks in clay. A series of focused ceramics pieces will culminate in the creation of a portfolio.

Advanced study of ceramics with a focus on either sculptural or functional artworks in clay. A series of focused ceramics pieces will culminate in the creation of a portfolio.

Advanced study of ceramics with a focus on either sculptural or functional artworks in clay. A series of focused ceramics pieces will culminate in the creation of a portfolio.

Explores creative uses of digital technologies, and introduces digital art from historical and contemporary perspectives. Learn a range of skills and software used in the creation and editing of digital artworks for print, web, and multimedia.

Explores creative uses of digital technologies, and introduces digital art from historical and contemporary perspectives. Learn a range of skills and software used in the creation and editing of digital artworks for print, web, and multimedia.

An introduction to creating web sites and web graphics using popular industry-standard authoring tools and design software. The course introduces the basics of layout for visual communication by integrating design concepts with technical execution in a web environment.

An introduction to creating web sites and web graphics using popular industry-standard authoring tools and design software. The course introduces the basics of layout for visual communication by integrating design concepts with technical execution in a web environment.