Art and Art History Courses
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History of Art |
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ART |
050 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY |
One to four credit hours |
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ART |
070 |
INTERNSHIP |
One to twelve credit hours |
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ART |
259,359,459 |
FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION |
Credit hours to be arranged |
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102IF |
ART APPRECIATION |
Three credit hours |
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A study of the meanings of visual form and imagery in architecture, painting and sculpture. Not recommended for art majors who have a history of art emphasis; required of art education majors. Offered every semester. |
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103FD |
ART OF OUR TIME |
Three credit hours |
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A look into major trends in American painting, sculpture and architecture since 1945, emphasizing their exciting and meaningful relations in contemporary life. Offered every semester. |
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231IF |
WESTERN ART I |
Four credit hours |
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A survey of Pre-historic, Ancient, Early Medieval, Islamic, Romanesque, Gothic and Later Italian Medieval Art. Offered fall, except during “Seminar in Europe” years, when it’s offered in the spring. |
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232IF |
WESTERN ART II |
Four credit hours |
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A survey of art from the Italian Renaissance to the Modern period, including Baroque, Neoclassicism & Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Dada & Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. Offered spring, except during “Seminar in Europe” years, when it’s offered in the fall. |
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234F |
SURVEY OF AMERICAN PAINTING AND SCULPTURE |
Three credit hours |
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A survey of American painting and sculpture from the colonial era to World War II. Offered fall even years. |
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235IF |
TOPICS IN NON-WESTERN ART |
Three credit hours |
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A survey of the art of China, India, Japan, Africa or Pre-Colombian areas. Offered spring odd years- evening only. |
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236IEF |
EUROPEAN MUSEUMS AND ARCHITECTURE |
Two credit hours |
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Art and architecture to be seen while with the Seminar in Europe tour will be studied and discussed. Required of all participants. Course fulfills International Studies and Fine Arts Core credit. Offered spring even years, open only to Seminar in Europe participants. |
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ART |
263 |
SEMINAR IN ART HISTORY |
One to three credit hours |
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Areas of specialized interest are offered. |
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331IF |
NORTHERN MEDIEVAL ART |
Three credit hours |
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A study of the art of Western Europe from the Carolingian period to the 15th century. Offered fall odd years. |
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332IF |
SOUTHERN MEDIEVAL ART |
Three credit hours |
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A study of the Christian art of the western Mediterranean region to the 14th century and the art of the Byzantine Empire to the 15th century. Offered spring even years. |
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333IF |
NORTHERN RENAISSANCE ART |
Three credit hours |
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A survey of the art of the Netherlands, France, Germany and England from 1400-1600. Offered fall even years. |
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ART |
334IF |
SOUTHERN RENAISSANCE ART |
Three credit hours |
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A survey of the art of Italy from 1300 to 1520. Emphasis is placed on major artists of the 15th and early 16th centuries. Offered spring odd years. |
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ART |
335F |
AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING |
Three credit hours |
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A study of American architecture and urban planning from the colonial era to the present with Cleveland serving as an appropriate case study. Offered spring odd years. |
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431IF |
NINETEENTH CENTURY ART |
Three credit hours |
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A study of European art from the French Revolution in the 1780s to the rise of modernism in the 1880s, emphasizing the works of major painters and sculptors. Offered fall odd years. |
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ART |
432IF |
TWENTIETH CENTURY ART |
Three credit hours |
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A study of the history of art in Europe and America from 1900 to 1945. Offered spring even years. |
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ART |
491,492 |
DEPARTMENTAL THESIS/PROJECT |
Credit hours to be arranged |
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ART |
050 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY |
One to four credit hours |
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ART |
110F |
DRAWING I |
Two credit hours |
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Creative problem solving and self-expression are the underlying themes in this survey of the basic topics in drawing, including perspective, perception, materials and techniques. |
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ART |
111F |
DRAWING II |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 110F |
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An extension of ART 110F that includes an introduction to figure drawing and pastels. Students begin formulating a unique personal vision and style while familiarizing themselves with more advance pictorial strategies. |
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ART |
115F |
TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN |
Two credit hours |
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An investigation of structure and order in the visual arts. Such two dimensional design concepts as figure/ground, positive/negative space, balance, composition, pattern and rhythm will be explored. Emphasis will be on learning basic design concepts through various projects, creation of artworks, visual problem solving, self-expression, and assessment through group critiques by learning to make critical aesthetic judgments. |
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ART |
116F |
THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN |
Two credit hours |
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Students participate in creative problem-solving exercises that explore the concepts of three dimensional design. Students will participate in classroom critiques where emphasis will be placed on making critical aesthetic judgments. |
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ART |
117F |
COLOR THEORY |
Two credit hours |
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The theory and practice of color are closely examined in this course. Useful applications are made to a broad range of fields with a special focus on the visual arts. |
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ART |
212 |
DRAWING III |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 111F |
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An in-depth investigation of the human form through drawing. Topics covered include gesture, anatomy, color, and foreshortening. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal philosophy and style regarding the use of the human form in art. |
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ART |
213F |
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING |
Two credit hours |
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An introduction to oil painting, various techniques and styles, both traditional and contemporary, will be explored to aid the student in creative problem-solving and self-expression. |
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ART |
214F |
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 213F |
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An extension of ART 213F, students begin building a personal artistic style and philosophy through the exploration of a variety of subjects, working strategies and stylistic concerns. Readings and discussions on contemporary art and artists aid the students in this process. |
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ART |
216F |
INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS |
Two credit hours |
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An introduction to the potters wheel and the basic processes of hand forming, decorating and glazing pottery. Student projects will be evaluated based on craftsmanship, design, aesthetics and creativity. |
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ART |
217F |
INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 216F |
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An intensive study of utilitarian and non-utilitarian forms created with clay. Students will participate in classroom critiques where emphasis is placed on craftsmanship, design, aesthetics and creativity. |
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ART |
220F |
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY |
Two credit hours |
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This studio course covers the fundamentals of digital photography as an art form. Areas of study include learning to use the digital camera, shutter, aperture and exposure as well as gaining experience in the digital darkroom and in the process of the digital image with Adobe Photoshop. Students will also learn color management and how to print digital images. The course emphasizes visual problem solving and creativity through class assignments. Students must provide a digital SLR camera with removable lenses. Camera must have full manual control over focusing, shutter speed, aperture and capable of at least 8 megapixels. |
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ART |
222F |
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY |
Two credit hours |
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A study of the fundamentals of black and white photography as an art form. Various creative assignments acquaint the beginner with the taking of pictures, the processing of film, and the enlargement and mounting of final prints. Students must provide their own cameras (with manual adjustable shutter speeds and apertures). |
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225F |
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP |
Two credit hours |
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A study of two-dimensional computer imaging and design using Adobe Photoshop for creative image making and visual problem solving. Students will learn to operate the computer, picture and film scanners, and color printers while studying the raster based program Adobe Photoshop. The course will focus on 16 million color digital painting, drawing and photography. Students must provide film and/or digital cameras for use in the course. |
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ART |
226F |
THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPUTER IMAGING- MAYA |
Two credit hours |
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A study of three-dimensional computer imaging and design using the program 3Ds Max for creative image making, animation and visual problem solving. This program is the industry standard for 3D computer imaging for film, video, game creation and 3D visualizations. Students will learn to create virtual 3D worlds by creating 3D objects, navigating space, lighting, camera techniques, ray trace rendering and animation. Emphasis will be on the technical, visual problem solving and self-expression through this medium. May be repeated for credit. |
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230F |
INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY AND METAL DESIGN |
Two credit hours |
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A study of jewelry and design techniques for creating wearable art and objects. Students will learn to layout, pierce designs in metal, solder, patina, polish and display the works they have created. Students will learn the properties of—and work with—nickel, brass, copper and sterling silver. Emphasis will be placed on the marriage of technical skills and design. |
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246F |
INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE |
Two credit hours |
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Students explore creative processes aimed at uncovering the structural and plastic potential of a variety of media. Projects will be critiqued and evaluated while students learn to make critical aesthetic judgments. |
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248F |
INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING |
Two credit hours |
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An introductory course covering various printmaking processes; relief (linocut, woodcut, collagraph), and intaglio (etching). Emphasis will be on learning how to make prints, visual problem-solving, personal image-making, and assessment through group critiques by learning to make critical aesthetic judgments. |
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ART |
263F |
SEMINAR |
One to three credit hours |
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Areas of specialized interest are offered. |
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ART |
315 |
ADVANCED PAINTING |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 214F |
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Primarily a self-directed course, students are responsible for creating a body of work that reflects individual formal and conceptual concerns. Students receive personalized guidance and feedback through discussions, directed readings and structured critiques. May be repeated for credit. |
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ART |
318 |
ADVANCED CERAMICS |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 217F |
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The exploration and development of a student’s personal style in ceramics. Through classroom critiques students learn to make critical aesthetic judgments. This course may be repeated for credit. |
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ART |
319 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CERAMICS |
One to two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor |
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This course will focus on and explore techniques and materials not covered in ART 216F, 217F, 318. Areas of concentration may include Raku, Earthenware, Mold Making and Slip Casting, and Clay and Glaze Calculation. This course may be repeated for credit. |
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ART |
323 |
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 220F |
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Students will learn advanced digital SLR camera controls, organizing and processing photographs using Adobe Lightroom, large scale digital printing and studio lighting. Various digital photography processes will be covered including, panorama, HDR, light painting and photo montage. Course projects allow students to use their own subject matter while advancing their creative and technical skills. Projects emphasize visual problem-solving, self-expression, and assessment through group critique and by learning to make critical aesthetic judgments. May be repeated for credit. A digital SLR camera is required. |
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ART |
330 |
ADVANCED JEWELRY AND METAL DESIGN |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 230F |
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This is an advanced metal design course. Emphasis is placed on the development of a personal aesthetic while more complex technical skills are explored. Students will become familiar with cold connections, simple metal casting, etching and forming processes. This course can be repeated for credit. |
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ART |
340 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN I |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 225F |
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This is the first of two courses in computer aided page design. Students will create independent and creative solutions to a series of design problems that answer the question, “How are graphic designers using typography and images to design compelling print layouts?” Understanding how to apply basic design elements and concepts to the presentation of informative or persuasive material is crucial to communicating with an audience. Using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, students will create independent and creative solutions to a series of design problems expanding their proficiency in all aspects of the design process, including creative brainstorming, conceptualizing, collaboration, and presentation. |
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ART |
347 |
ADVANCED SCULPTURE |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 246F |
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An intensive study of the sculpture process in a medium of the students' choice. Through regular evaluation and critiques students will learn to make critical aesthetic judgments. May be repeated for credit. |
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ART |
349 |
ADVANCED PRINTMAKING |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 248F |
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An intensive personal exploration of any print medium of the students choice. A search for individual style is emphasized. Advanced topics will also be covered and may include: photographic techniques in etching and lithography, the big woodcut, color techniques in relief and intaglio, the collagraph, the multi-block print, paper making and the print, and artists books. May be repeated for credit. |
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ART |
363 |
JUNIOR SEMINAR- PORTFOLIO REVIEW & CRITIQUE |
Zero credit hours |
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Prerequisite: Junior Standing |
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Students present their portfolios for review by studio art faculty and their peers. Participation in presenting and evaluating artworks prepares students for the Senior Seminar. Course is graded S/U. |
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ART |
440 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN II |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART-340 |
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Graphic Design II integrates prior graphic design knowledge and experience to the Web site design. Students will learn the basic techniques, tools and processes used to construct a well-designed and effective web site using Adobe Dreamweaver. Students gain experience in applying the basic concepts and imperatives of user-centered design as applied to web development. Developing optimized user-friendly pages with clear navigation systems will be part of the course work. Other topics covered include: saving and sizing images for web, button creation, linking, tables, CSS, FTP upload, forms, font usage, color usage, browser compatibility and more. |
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ART |
463 |
SENIOR SEMINAR- SENIOR ART EXHIBIT |
One-half to one credit hours |
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Prerequisite: ART 363 and Senior Standing |
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This course involves student participation in the annual senior art exhibition. Students work with faculty advisors in preparing, mounting and exhibiting in the Fawick Art Gallery. Course is graded S/U. |
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ART |
328 |
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES |
Two credit hours |
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Required of all art education majors. Not open to freshmen |
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A study of the materials and methods relative to teaching the visual arts as they pertain to the Early Childhood Licensure. Emphasis will be on how the visual arts may aid in the child's physical social, emotional, cognitive and creative development. The student will be actively engaged in the areas of design, painting, printmaking and other projects both two and three dimensional in nature. |
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