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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and ARTS 1020 (all minimum grade C-). 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.
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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 1010 (minimum grade D-). Requires a corequisite course of ARTS 1020. 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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and ARTS 1020 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
Emphasizes proportion and perspective through observation based drawing. Students are introduced to various drawing materials and learn to translate what they see into drawing media using two basic subjects: still-life and the figure. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 1010 and prerequisite or corequisite course of ARTS 1020 (all minimum grade C-).
Explores varied painting techniques. Introduces concepts relevant to the understanding of painting and the creative process. May not be repeated. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and ARTS 1020 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
Emphasizes color and descriptive mark making through observation based painting. Students are introduced to various painting materials and learn to translate what they see into painting media using two basic subjects: still-life and the figure. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 1010 and prerequisite or corequisite course of ARTS 1020 (all minimum grade C-).
Continuation of Drawing 2. Offers creative possibilities in drawing and related media. Emphasizes experimentation and individual expression. Content varies by semester according to instructor; contact individual instructor for more information. May be repeated once. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 2002 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
In addition to being a continuation of Beginning Drawing, Intermediate Drawing will focus on a non-traditional approach to making images encouraging conceptual development, experimentation and research. Moving beyond observation based drawings multiple thematic possibilities will be explored. Emphasis will be placed equally on ideas and technical execution. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010, 1020 and 2022 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Continuation of Painting 2. Offers creative possibilities in painting and related media. Emphasizes experimentation and individual expression. Content varies by semester according to instructor; contact individual instructor for more information. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 2202 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
In addition to being a continuation of Beginning Painting, Intermediate Painting will focus on a non-traditional approach to making paintings encouraging conceptual development, experimentation and research. Moving beyond observation based painting multiple thematic possibilities will be explored. Emphasis will be placed equally on ideas and technical execution. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010, 1020 and 2222 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Offers varied focus and special topics in painting, drawing, and related media to explore specialized directions and creative possibilities. Emphasizes experimentation. Content varies by semester; contact individual instructor for more information. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., ARTS 3002 or 3202. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 2002 or 2202 (minimum grade D-).
Reserved for special projects in painting not offered in the curriculum. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requires a detailed proposal, instructor's sponsorship, and departmental approval. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 3202 (minimum grade D-).
Continuation of Drawing 3. Advanced studio class in drawing for creative expression and individual portfolio development. Emphasis varies by semester;contact individual instructor for more information. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 3002 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
Continuation of Painting 3. Advanced studio class in painting for creative expression and individual portfolio development. Emphasis varies by semester;contact individual instructor for more information. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 3202 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
