2009-2011 - Benedict College

154 FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
ART 220 Art Appreciation
credit 2 hrs.
This course is designed to expand awareness and appreciation of art through exploration of elements,
media, theory, and history of art. An honors section is offered as Art 220 H.
ART 231 Drawing I
credit 3 hrs.
Introduction to materials and basic drawing techniques with emphasis on representational drawing
from observation. (Prerequisites: ART 131, 132, 133, or consent of instructor)
ART 232 Drawing II
credit 3 hrs.
An advancement on the concepts learned in Art 231 with emphasis on increased technical skills and
composition, and independent creative thinking. (Prerequisite: ART 231)
ART 236 Visual Communication
credit 3 hrs.
Use of the design process to solve graphic design problems in a variety of formats. (Prerequisites: ART
131, 132, 133, or consent of instructor)
ART 330 Art Media for the Elementary School
credit 3 hrs.
In this laboratory course the student is exposed to the tools, media, techniques, and concepts of art
in both traditional and computer usage, appropriate for teachers at the elementary and middle school
levels.
ART 331 Illustration Techniques and Media
credit 3 hrs.
Introduction to the materials and techniques used in the field of illustration, with emphasis on the skills
learned in ART 231 and ART 232. Development of resource material is also covered. (Prerequisites:
ART 231, 232)
ART 334 Ceramics I
credit 3 hrs.
This studio course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental tools, methods, and techniques
used in the production of hand-built ceramic objects. These methods will include pinch, coil,
slab, simple molding, and basic firing and glazing techniques. Instruction will be given through lectures,
demonstrations, and hands-on studio projects. (Prerequisites: ART 131, 132, or consent of instructor)
ART 335 Painting I
credit 3 hrs.
Introduction to materials and techniques used in painting with emphasis on seeing and understanding
color, preparation of surfaces and the chemistry of painting. (Prerequisite: ART 232)
ART 336 Painting II
credit 3 hrs.
A further exploration of the concepts and technical skills developed in ART 335 with emphasis on individual
creative expression. (Prerequisite: ART 335)
ART 337 Sculpture I
credit 3 hrs.
In this studio course students learn the basic tools and techniques associated with the creation of
sculpture. Assignments will deal primarily with the additive and subtractive methods of working, but
some constructive and/or assemblage techniques will be covered as well. Instruction will be given
through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on studio projects. (Prerequisites: ART 131, 132, or consent
of instructor)
ART 338 Printmaking I
credit 3 hrs.
Introduction to printmaking. Study of traditional and contemporary techniques, including, but not limited
to monotype and relief. Problems in pictorial composition will be emphasized along with understanding
of technique. Appreciation and sensitivity to the art of the print will be cultivated. (Prerequisite:
ART 232, or consent of instructor)
ART 339 Art History Survey I
credit 3 hrs.
This course is part one of a two-part lecture course paired with ART 234. It is designed to be an historical
survey of significant pan-cultural world art development. This portion begins with Paleolithic art
and covers developments up to the beginning of the renaissance in Europe. A research paper is
required.