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ART 175 Ferrous Metalwork: Blacksmithing, Tool Making/Knife Making
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the materials, design, techniques, safety habits, and methods used in ferrous metalwork. Includes basic
tools, processes, and techniques of blacksmithing; layout and design of projects; metals lab procedures; metallurgical
theory; metalworking skills and concepts for tool making; tool design; steps in blade making; knife handle forming; and
forging methods.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 is recommended before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ART 180 Weaving I: Four-Harness Loom
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Weaving on a four-harness loom. Includes projects involving color, texture, patterns, and the use of tabby, twill, tubular,
textural, and tapestry weaves in the creation of fiber art and creative and functional objects.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
ART 181 Mixed Media Fibers
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to fiber as an art medium. Includes fiber processes such as basketry, crochet, macramé, plaiting, surface
design, and mixed media, which are used to create artistic compositions.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling is this course.
Offered: Spring.
ART 199 Introduction to Co-op: Visual Arts
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Introduction to the work environment in the Visual Arts. Includes the internship purpose, applying course work, oral and
written communication skills, self-management on the job, and resumes and interviews.
Corequisite(s): ART 199WK
Information:
Consent of instructor or department chair and successful completion of twelve (12) credit hours of ART course work are
required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken four times for a maximum of four credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ART 199WK Co-op Work: Visual Arts
1-5 cr. hrs. 5-25 periods (5-25 lab)
A supervised work environment in the Visual Arts field. Includes completion of hours in the field, knowledge of visual arts
job site, demonstration of aptitudes and abilities, journal/record of daily experiences and observations, and maintaining a
written and digital contact list.
Corequisite(s): ART 199
Information:
Consent of instructor or department chair and successful completion of twelve (12) credit hours of ART course work are
required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken four times for a maximum of twenty credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ART 203 Survey of Contemporary Studio Art
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the history, theory, and issues of contemporary studio arts practices. Includes stylistic movements,
presentations and demonstrations by faculty addressing current issues and techniques, marketing and funding, visual
culture, introduction to postmodernist art theory, and shifting display modalities.
Recommendation: Completion of WRT 100 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ART 210 Drawing II
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of ART 110. Includes further development of imaginative and technical skills in the use of space and graphic
design. Also includes the development of a portfolio of finished drawings.
Prerequisite(s): ART 110.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ART 212 Printmaking I
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to basic aesthetics and techniques of printmaking. Includes intaglio etching, relief printing, and monotypes.
Prerequisite(s): ART 100.
Information: Prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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