Courses

In this studio course the formal visual elements are presented through a study of spatial relationships. The course is built around a series of related problems, each of which is designed to develop fluency in drawing, offer experience in handling media, foster self-confidence, and promote an understanding of the visual elements and their role in the development of pictoral space. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and1030.

Emphasizes processes involved with both nonmultiple and multiple methods, including but not limited to metal plate etching (intaglio), lithography, collagraph, woodcut, linoleum cut, Xerox transfer, and monotype. Places equal emphases on developing drawing skills and understanding design principles.

Presents creative activity conceptually, and art history thematically, with an interdisciplinary, experimental, and multicultural focus. Fine arts majors explore visual literacy and culture through presentations and student-centered projects that emphasize individual development. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Explores varied drawing techniques and media. Introduces concepts relevant to the understanding of drawing and the creative process. May not be repeated.

Presents creative activity conceptually and art history thematically, with an interdisciplinary, experimental, and multicultural focus. Art and art history majors explore visual literacy and culture through presentations and student-centered projects that emphasize individual development. Prereq., ARTS 1010. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Introduces the relative effects of color as used by the artist. Emphasizes the practice of color relations including basic characteristics, mixtures, illusions, optical mixture, color intervals, and color quantity. May not be repeated.

Introduces techniques and concepts of photography as art. Emphasizes photography as a means to formal and expressive ends. Students must have an adjustable camera. Credit not granted for this course and ARTS 2171.

The aim of this course is to develop the basic skills, techniques and processes of painting with an understanding of basic colour principles. This integration of paint application and colour principle will develop awareness that painting and colour are used, not only as mediums for representation, but also as mediums for expressive purposes. Demonstrations, lectures, group and individual critiques will be given throughout the course. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and 1030.

Explores varied painting techniques. Introduces concepts relevant to the understanding of painting and the creative process. May not be repeated.

Surveys major art styles from the Paleolithic period through the Renaissance, including European, Asian, and the Pre-Columbian/Islamic world. Emphasizes comparison of Western and non-Western visual expressions as evidence of differing cultural orientations. Approved for GT-AH1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Surveys major art styles from about 1600 to the present, including Europe, Asia, the Islamic world, the Americas, and tribal arts. Emphasizes comparison of Western and non-Western visual expressions as evidence of differing cultural orientations. Credit not granted for this course and FINE 1409. Approved for GT-AH1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Introduces the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, examining various ancient approaches to power, religion, death, and the human body. Analyzes art, architecture, and everyday trash to learn about ancient humanity. Same as CLAS 1509. Approved for arts and science core curriculum: historical context or literature and the arts.

Offers an orientation involving three-dimensional form and application. Studies expressive problems based on non-objective form relationships in various sculptural materials. May not be repeated.

Provides a broad introduction to understanding and appreciating art and art history within a critical lecture seminar and discussion format. The focus of this course is a selected Particularly directed to nonmajors. Formerly FINE 1709. Approved for arts and science core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Encompasses broad and fundamental uses of clay. Basic instruction and demonstration of throwing, hand building, and primitive clay forming methods. Investigates utility, function, and ceramics in the broader context of contemporary art. Slide presentations explore historical and contemporary attitudes involving ceramics.

Explores varied drawing techniques and media. Introduces concepts relevant to the understanding of drawing and the creative process. May not be repeated. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and either ARTH 1300 or1400. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of ARTS 1010 & 1020. Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Looks at the tendency in contemporary sculpture to create interactive objects and experiences for the viewer. Students in this course are required to create hands-on projects, participate in group critiques, and develop presentations and research projects. Recommended prereq., ARTS 2504. Prereqs., ARTS 1010 and 1020.

Introduces the towns and villas buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Explores the layout and decoration of ancient Roman houses, the variety of artifacts uncovered as evidence for daily life and the history of the excavations. Same as CLAS 2019. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Exposes students to the practice or creating large works through smaller multiples and modules. Students will learn to cast using plaster and other types of materials, molds and jigs will also be introduced as a way to streamline production of multiple objects. Prereq., ARTS 1010 and 1020.

Introduces techniques of hand-built clay forms as they relate to function and nonfunction. Various clay techniques, glazing, and firing procedures are explored. Emphasizes ceramics in the broader context of contemporary art. May not be repeated. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020 and ARTH 1300 or 1400. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of ARTS 1010 & 1020. Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Introduces techniques of wheel-thrown forms as they relate to function and nonfunction. Explores various glazing and firing methods. May not be repeated. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020 and ARTH 1300 or 1400. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of ARTS 1010 & 1020. Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Focuses on the conception, design and production of art works that are larger than human scale. Each object will be the result of individual and team design collaboration. This course primarily focuses on sculpture constructed and engineered from metal although other materials are welcome. Recommended prereq., ARTS 2504. Prereqs., ARTS 1010 and 1020.

An introductory course in the use of the personal computer to create and process images in the visual arts. Prereq., ARTS 1010, 1020 and ARTH 1300 or 1400. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of ARTS 1010 & 1020. Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Introduces techniques and concepts of photography as art. Emphasizes photography as a means to formal and expressive ends. Students must have an adjustable camera. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and either ARTH 1300 or 1400. Credit not granted for this course and ARTS 1171. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of ARTS 1010 & 1020. Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Provides students the opportunity to work with a range of sculptural materials through a series of quick projects (e.g. installation, objects, writing). Students will learn to generate ideas quickly, engage issues and formats particular to sculpture, and produce a wide range of work over 15 weeks. Recommended prereq., ARTS 2504. Prereqs., ARTS 1010 and 1020.