Art (B.A.)

A studio art exploration of basic design elements and principles using traditional media, ideation, and rough draft processes.

An introduction to drawing by surveying its use as a foundation for future study in all 2D and 3D media.

A class focused on the human figure and portrait. Basic anatomy, movement, and composition will be covered by having each class session with a model. This class will benefit students who are interested in all artistic media by giving them an understanding of the human form.

Prerequisite(s): ART 130 Drawing 1: Basic Drawing.

A survey of African, Asian, Native American, and Pre-Columbian arts.

A survey of art and architectural history in the western hemisphere: significant monuments from prehistory to the medieval period will be considered with particular attention to the interaction of art and its producing society so that political situation, theology, science, and aesthetics will be considered in lectures. Credit cannot be earned for both ARH 101 Masterpieces of World Art and Art History 106.

A survey of art and architectural history in the western hemisphere: significant monuments from the Renaissance to the twentieth century will be considered with particular attention to the interaction of art and its producing society so that political situation, theology, science, and aesthetics will be considered in lectures. Credit cannot be earned for both ARH 101 Masterpieces of World Art and Art History 107.

In a seminar format, this course will survey different methodological and theoretical approaches to the art criticism and art production of the twentieth century.

Prerequisite(s): ART 005 Basic Design, and ART 130 Drawing 1: Basic Drawing or permission of the instructor.

A studio art investigation of basic design and color theory, composition, and use of light as it relates to painting. Experimentation with the technical processes of painting such as underpainting, scumbling, blending paint, glazing, and varnishing.

This course will serve as an overview of working with digital technologies. Topics covered wil be: design, illustration, photography, web design and digital motion. Software programs covered include: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver and Premiere Elements. Professional photographic lighting techniques and the operation of a DSLR camera. Students will also learn creative problem solving methods including various methods for ideation and prototyping. Students will be exposed to creative applications.

Introduction to the techniques of printmaking; relief print, serigraph, intaglio, and lithography. Emphasis on the study of the print as a multiple original with introductory edition printing. Focus on basic design concepts with introductory historical investigation related to printmaking.

This class in an introduction to the artistic and conceptual basics of digital photography. The digital camera, scanner, computer and software will be used to produce images for print and electronic display. Subject matter, form and content will be emphasized in the production of these images. Students will develop an understanding of photography as a creative and challenging art form and will practice using the medium of photography for personal expression.

An introduction to the basic tools and techniques of black and white photography. Focus on the technical craft of using the camera, processing film, developing prints, and presenting photographs. Discussion and development of student vocabulary related to subject matter, form, and content of the photographic image in the context of historical and contemporary photographic concerns. Emphasis on student development of a creative problem-solving process related to photographic image-making.

Introduction to basic throwing and handbuilding techniques in clay, including pinching, coiling, and slab construction. Focus on developing conceptual problem solving in clay. Emphasis on ceramics in a historical context in relationship to contemporary attitudes in clay.

Introduction to basic sculptural processes of modeling, carving, and casting in a variety of materials including clay, plaster, stone, and cement. Emphasis on three-dimensional design elements and principles.

Introduction to the basic tools and techniques of metalsmithing for use in body ornament or as small sculptural form. Broad studio art exploration in the techniques of sheet metal construction including cutting, piercing, soldering, mechanical joining, surface embellishment, and finishing. Emphasis on historical metalsmithing in relationship to contemporary attitudes in metalsmithing.

To be taken during the spring semester of the junior year. Students will begin to formulate an inclusive portfolio of their work and a thesis for presentation in the Senior Comprehensive. Students will participate in regularly scheduled portfolio critiques attended by members of the art faculty and will be required to address relevant questions in a comprehensive written thesis. Meets concurrently with the Senior Comprehensive course.

Prerequisite(s): Junior status and permission of department chair.

Designed to prepare seniors in art for graduation, this course includes experiences in planning, promoting, and opening a senior gallery exhibition. Students and instructor will work together to prepare professional resumes and portfolios, which include a written artist statement. Includes a gallery talk, presentation to the public, and an exit evaluation by the art department faculty.

Prerequisite(s): ART 298 and art history courses.