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Undergraduate Programs
ART 210. Graphic Design I
3 credits
Design theory, layout, and the creative process
come together to add purpose and meaning to a
variety of visual communications. Fundamentals
of typography are explored. Prerequisites: ART
205, 206, 231, 233 or permission of instructor
#ART 220. Introduction to Prints 3 credits
Students learn to make prints using a variety of
media such as monoprint, intaglio, lithography,
relief printing and silk-screen. A brief history of
each medium with key artists will be included.
ART 231. Survey of Advertising
Principles
3 credits
Principles of design as used in printed advertising.
Students create layouts in a variety of contexts.
Newspaper, magazine, poster-style and
direct mail advertising will be investigated.
#ART 233. Photography I
3 credits
Beginning course in black & white photography.
Student will use their own camera (35mm manually
operated SLR) as a creative tool for personal
investigation and storytelling. Film exposure and
development, print enlargement and basic pictorial
composition are covered. Color use will be
briefly introduced.
ART 234. Photography II
3 credits
Advanced course for students with experience in
basic photography. Personal projects in photo
journalism, commercial studio practice and art
photography will be completed. Prerequisite:
ART 233 or permission of instructor.
#ART 250. Art Through the Ages I 3 credits
Introductory chronological survey of history of
art from prehistoric times through Middle Ages
#ART 251. Art Through the Ages II 3 credits
Introductory chronological survey of history of
art from the Renaissance to the Modern World.
+ = Applicable toward general education degree requirements
WI = Writing intensive course
ART 303. Figure Composition and
Anatomy
3 credits
A studio course concerned with the analysis of
the skeletal, muscular and surface anatomy of the
human form. Skeletons, plaster casts and live
models will be used. Prerequisites: ART 206,
207.
ART 304. Figure Drawing
3 credits
Intensive study of the human figure and its
expressive potential. Experimentation with a
variety of media and techniques. Prerequisites:
206, 207, 303.
#ART 305. Ceramics
3 credits
An introduction to working in clay with projects
in pinch, coil, and slab methods as well as press
and drape molded pieces. Wheel throwing will be
briefly introduced.
ART 306. Illustration
3 credits
Study of the uses of drawing, painting and other
media in commercial art. Techniques, and contexts
of illustration will be explored along with
its major practitioners, past and present.
Prerequisites: ART 201, 206, 207.
ART 310. Graphic Design II
3 credits
Advanced study of type and image as they relate
to problem solving within a professional practice.
Design methodology, 4-color process and production
techniques are studied. Prerequisites:
ART 207, 210.
ART 319. Special Topics in
Art History
1–6 credits
Individual study open to junior and senior art
students wishing to do further research in art history
and research methodology. Permission of
instructor required.
ART 330. Painting I
3 credits
Painting I is designed to provide a strong foundation
for the study of oil painting. A thorough
understanding of the techniques, materials and
concepts is presented as awareness of the medium’s
expressive possibilities is developed.
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