Introduction to Art | This course will introduce students to an appreciation of the visual arts through an intercultural, social/historical approach. The course will also emphasize the nature of the creative process, integrating a study of the conceptual principles, with... | |
Two Dimensional Design | This course is a basic studio experience for those interested in fine arts, commercial arts or art education. Students will carry out a series of problems relating to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. The course will develop the... | |
Color and Design Techniques | This studio course is a continuation of ART 122 that focuses on two dimensional design concepts, principles, and techniques. Use of color techniques and development will be focused on through a variety of mediums.Note: Additional materials beyond tho... | |
Drawing I | This course provides students with an introduction to drawing concepts and processes through freehand application. Throughout the course, in-class and out-of-class assignments will stress linear and tonal approaches to describe objects drawn from dir... | |
Drawing II | This is a second level drawing course in which freehand linear, tonal, and color approaches will be used to describe the relationships of objects and spaces drawn from direct observation. All work will build off of basic drawing principles. Compositi... | |
Watercolor I | This course explores the methods and techniques of water-soluble painting media with an emphasis on developing knowledge of compositional elements in watercolor. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required.... | |
Photography I | This course introduces students to the principles of the photographic process from picture taking to printing. Emphasis is placed on historical photographs to illustrate these principles. The course includes the use of cameras, darkroom equipment, fi... | |
Digital Photography I | This course covers the capture, processing, and output of digital images. Digital camera and scanner input technology, as well as inkjet and electronic media output are explored. Technical instruction in Adobe Photoshop image processing software will... | |
Forensic Photography | This course will explore the principles of forensic photography, photographic methods and discuss the procedures and standards of forensic photography. Students will learn image capture, processing, storage, and handling of digital files and output of digital images related to crime scene photography. Students will then apply and implement these fundamentals in forensic settings for evidence documentation. Technical instruction in Adobe Photoshop image processing software will also be covered. | |
Watercolor II | This course is a continuation of Watercolor I with emphasis on advanced investigation of aesthetic concerns of water-based media. The course covers development of sophisticated ideas and techniques through directed experimentation. Various aqueous me... | |
Three Dimensional Design | This course is a studio experience intended to introduce students to three-dimensional design through the use of a variety of materials, processes and concepts. The course stresses the technical aspects of design, construction, problem solving, and p... | |
Computer Art I | This course presents a computer software-based approach to produce art. Visual image manipulation and generation will be stressed, including the integration of computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices as tools to manufacture, capture, and... | |
Sculpture I | This course is an introduction to the processes of creating three-dimensional sculptural art forms. Students will be exposed to a variety of techniques, materials, and equipment used by artists to create sculpture.Note: Additional materials beyond th... | |
Painting I | This course will expose students to the methods and techniques of various painting media to develop knowledge of composition. The course will concentrate on the basic techniques of the direct and indirect methods of oil painting.Note: Additional mate... | |
Figure Drawing | Continuation of basic drawing with the application of drawing techniques and concepts as related to the figure.Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and app... | |
Ceramics I | This beginning ceramics course covers basic handbuilding (pinching, coiling, and slab building), wheel throwing (basic cylinder and bowl forms), and glaze techniques. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the ceramic process and ceramics as a fi... | |
Painting II | This course is an advanced study of the methods and techniques of the various painting media, as well as problems of composition. Emphasis is on the development of ideas, content and technique.Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course... | |
Sculpture II | This is an advanced course designed to help students understand the development of materials and processes necessary to transform ideas and concepts into three dimensional forms. Technical information in materials and processes of forming, attaching,... | |
Photography II | This course provides an advanced technical and artistic approach to photography which includes camera use, darkroom techniques, and references to the history of photography. Students will develop skills through the development of a portfolio.Note: Ad... | |
History of Art I | A survey of the history of the civilizations of the prehistoric era and the ancient world before 1400 by examination of specific works of art and architecture including artifacts and monuments from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, Japan, Afri... | |
History of Art II | This course is a survey of the history of the civilizations, countries, and culture areas from the dawn of the Renaissance tradition in Italy through the present day in Western Europe, Asia, India, Africa, Amerindian/Mesoamerica and the Middle East b... | |
Introduction to Printmaking I | An introduction to printmaking as a fine art. Execution of prints in relief, intaglio, lithography and silkscreen processes. | |
Color Photography | This color photography course covers color theory, color darkroom procedures, color filtration, and the historical and technical developments of color photography. Students must provide a camera and color darkroom materials for use in completing cour... | |
Jewelry I | This is a beginning course in the design and fabrication of small three dimensional objects. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the aesthetic concerns of small scale metal work and the skills and techniques of producing jewelry as art.... | |
Ceramics II | This course is a continuation of Ceramics I with further exploration of wheel throwing, handbuilding, glaze techniques, and kiln firing. Students will learn how to throw plates, fit lids, pull handles, and create spouts. Students will also learn the... | |
Ceramics III | This third ceramics course is a continuation of Ceramics II. Students will continue to develop their personal artistic direction with more independence, while being introduced to other forming and firing methods on a rotating basis. Students will con... | |
Individual Art Projects | This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to pursue interests in specific areas of art with instructor supervision in such cases where the student has already completed the course offerings in that area.NOTE: Must have successfull... | |
Digital Photography II | Digital Photography II is a continuation of Digital Photography I and expands upon the skills and techniques learned in the beginning course. Course work includes instruction in color management, raster image processor (RIP) output routines, hybrid... | |
History of Photography | This course traces the historical development of photography as an art form from 1839 to the present. Discussions will begin with the pre-history of the camera obscura through the discoveries of the inventors of photography as an art form. Discussi... | |
Non-Western Art History | This course introduces non-Western cultural perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, and Oceanic art forms throughout history. Students should be able to demonstrate an hist... | |
Commercial Photography | This is a course designed to instruct the photography student in specialized techniques used in the creation of saleable photographs, and use of photographic equipment for revealing the form and demonstration of products. Students will also learn te... | |
2D Computer Animation | This is a hands-on intermediate level course in the creation and development of 2D animations. Through various assigned projects the student will be exposed to the history of animation, theory, image manipulation, drawing, video, audio and other vari... | |
3D Computer Animation | This is a hands-on intermediate level course in the creation and development of 3D animations. Through various assigned projects the student will be exposed to the history of animation, theory, image manipulation, lighting, wire frames, vector point... | |
Wood and Soda Fired Ceramics | This course will investigate the technical and aesthetic possibilities of firing with wood and soda. Students are introduced to and participate in the entire firing process including: the preparation of the kilns and ceramic pieces for firing, firing... | |
Intro to Video Production | Students are introduced to the concepts and processes of visual storytelling with an emphasis on motion pictures. Students will learn file theory and techniques in all phases of production, which will give them a foundation for future production cla... | |
Video Production II | Video Production II is an intermediate level class that will take the basic skills from the Introduction to Video Production course and move the student into a more technological and advanced area of video production. This course will focus on the c... | |
Digital Illustration | This course will introduce students to illustration styles from diverse cultures and convey how these different artistic styles can be applied to a contemporary digital art medium. Critical examination of illustration artists and their artistic expre... | |
Audio Production | The Exploration of Audio Production is a unique application of field and studio production techniques, lecturing in sound theory, recording live audio, utilizing and learning how microphones are used for certain situations, operating studio and field... | |
Special Topics in Art | Special topics in the field of art, which are outside of the existing curriculum, will be developed. Courses will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of topics pertinent to both traditional and contemporary mediums and themes.Note: Additional... |