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2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

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ART 105<br />

Ceramics I 3 credits<br />

Introduction to the creative possibilities of both functional<br />

and sculptural ceramics. Creativity and good threedimensional<br />

design are emphasized. The course includes<br />

instruction in the basic fundamentals of clay construction,<br />

potter’s wheel techniques, glaze application, and firing. Six<br />

contact hours per week. (FAL)<br />

ART 106<br />

Principles of Design I 3 credits<br />

An introduction to art through the study of the elements and<br />

principles of design. Design theories are studied and students<br />

are introduced to commonly used terminology. Six contact<br />

hours per week. (FAL)<br />

ART 109<br />

Design Principles for Communication 3 credits<br />

This introductory course provides an overview of the visual<br />

process and the impact of design on culture and the<br />

environment. Giving meaningful visual form to<br />

communication, the student gains primary understanding of<br />

perception and problem-solving skills as they relate to<br />

graphic design. (FAL)<br />

ART 139<br />

Art Appreciation: The Image of Culture 3 credits<br />

This course considers world art, for appreciative and<br />

aesthetic purposes, from ancient times to the present. The<br />

sequence of study examines works of art as cohesive units in<br />

architecture, sculpture, painting, and craft. (FAL)<br />

ART 155<br />

Beginning Photography 3 credits<br />

An introduction and exploration of photography. This course<br />

is oriented to the non-art major. Composition, camera<br />

manipulation, and basic darkroom techniques are explored.<br />

This course is intended to help students make more effective<br />

use of their cameras. The course is open to all students but<br />

may not be used as the photography requirement for art<br />

majors. Four contact hours per week. (ADD)<br />

ART 201<br />

Basic Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits<br />

An introduction to three-dimensional design through the<br />

study of the elements and principles of 3D design theory. The<br />

elements of 3D design are discussed, utilizing standard<br />

terminology. A series of guided exercises and projects help<br />

the student understand basic three-dimensional design<br />

principles. Six contact hours per week. (SPR)<br />

ART 206<br />

Design and Color Theory 3 credits<br />

Prerequisite: ART 106. Color theory and a more intense<br />

application of design theories in problem- solving projects.<br />

The effect of media and technique on visual communication<br />

is explored. Students are now encouraged to critique their<br />

own work. Six contact hours per week. (SPR)<br />

ART 220<br />

Watercolor 3 credits<br />

Recommended prerequisite: 221. Painting with transparent<br />

watercolor. Study of traditional and contemporary styles,<br />

composition, and techniques. Six hours contact per week.<br />

(2FE)<br />

ART 221<br />

Introduction to Painting 3 credits<br />

Recommended prerequisite: 104 or 106. Basic instruction and<br />

exploration of acrylic and oil painting media and techniques.<br />

Color theory and color mixing as they relate to the paint<br />

media are studied. Six contact hours per week. (SPR)<br />

ART 226<br />

Typography 3 credits<br />

Prerequisites: 106 or 109, and 206. Visual communications<br />

including the design of letterforms and the principles of visual<br />

organization which are introduced in this typography course.<br />

A historical context is established by teaching handset type<br />

and relief printing as a foundation for letterform and<br />

composition design and to explore visual problems which<br />

integrate type with drawing concepts and the computer. Six<br />

contact hours per week. (SPR)<br />

ART 229<br />

Computer Graphic Design I 3 credits<br />

Prerequisite: 106, 206, or permission. An introduction into<br />

the use of the Macintosh computer system and software such<br />

as PageMaker, Quark Express, Adobe Illustrator and<br />

PhotoShop, and other current computer programs used in<br />

the production of graphic design. Six hours contact per week.<br />

(SPR)<br />

ART 237<br />

Printmaking I 3 credits<br />

Prerequisite: 104, 106, or instructor permission. An<br />

introduction to the arts of relief and intaglio printmaking.<br />

Students are introduced to basic relief techniques such as the<br />

linocut and the woodcut, and to intaglio techniques such as<br />

the drypoint and etching. This course fulfills one of the<br />

requirements for art education certification. Six contact hours<br />

per week. (2SE)<br />

ART 255<br />

Photography I 3 credits<br />

A basic photography course designed to acquaint the student<br />

with artistic use of the camera and darkroom. Six contact<br />

hours per week. (SEM)<br />

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