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ART 120 Sculptural Design
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
The study of volume and spatial relationships through modeling, casting, carving, and construction using threedimensional
concepts and media. Includes visual literacy and critical analysis, art elements explored through creative
problems, range of media, approaches to three-dimensional design, verbalization of visual perceptions, basic sculptural
design lab procedures, and content.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ART 121 Figure Sculpture
3 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Beginning modeling techniques using clay and other media, while working from the live model. Includes visual literacy and
critical analysis, range of media, approaches to figurative sculpture, technical understanding in working from live models,
content, and safety.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 120 before enrolling in this course.
Information: There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ART 123 Lost Wax Sculpture Casting
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to metal casting of sculpture with emphasis on the ceramic shell method of moldmaking, historical and
contemporary issues in cast sculpture, and individual artistic expression. Includes major techniques, health and safety
issues, verbalization of visual perceptions, project variations, and content.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ART 128 Digital Photography I
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Introduction to digital photography as an art form with an emphasis on fundamental techniques of the digital camera and
the digital darkroom. Includes digital cameras with manual functions, digital darkroom, digital printing, studio lighting,
image composition, portfolio development, and critical analysis. Also includes the use of state-of-the-art professional
quality computers and image processing software, professional digital cameras and printers, and a lighting studio with
professional lighting equipment.
Recommendation: Completion of DAR 051 or experience in computer skills before enrolling in this course.
Information:
Same as DAR 128.
Students are strongly recommended to own or have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and access
to a computer with image processing software. Cameras and professional quality computers and software will be
provided during the course. Professional quality cameras, printers, lighting equipment and studio will be provided for
specific assignments. There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ART 130 Art and Culture: Prehistoric through Gothic SUN# ART 1101
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
A survey of the development of art and architecture in Western Civilization from prehistoric through Gothic art with the
inclusion of a global perspective. Includes identification and interpretation of cultural and stylistic characteristics,
contextual functions and purposes of works of art, influences of cultural values on the production of art, art historical
terminology, exemplars of non-Western culture, and critical methodologies.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ART 131 Art and Culture: Late Gothic through Modern Periods SUN# ART 1102
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of ART 130. Includes western civilization’s major contribution to the development of sculpture, painting, and
architecture from the renaissance into the twentieth century.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ART 133 Art in America
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introductory survey of American art from the colonial period period to the present as well as European and global
influences. Includes characteristics of American art, cultural conditions surrounding historical periods, influences on art
production, surrounding cultural production, unique contributions of diverse cultural groups, and critical methodologies.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ART 135 Pre-Columbian Art
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Anthropological and art historical survey of the indigenous cultures of the Americas from the earliest times to the period of
the Spanish conquest. Includes non-Western art and Western gaze, humanity in the Americas, art and architecture of the
Pre-Columbian Andes, art and architecture of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and North American indigenous art and
architecture.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
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