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Courses Offered
examined with a view to understanding the artworks as unique
objects, and as expressions of particular civilizations and their social,
religious, and political world views.
ART 109 History of World Art II
3 hours, 3 credits
Through visual images, this course traces the development of world
cultures by considering the evolution of the art and architecture of
Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe from the 14 th to the 20 th
century. The panorama of painting, sculpture, and architecture is
examined with a view to understanding the artworks as unique
objects, and as expressions of particular civilizations and their social,
religious, and political world views.
ART 110 Ceramics Workshop
3 hours, 3 credits
This course will enable the student to design and create hand built
pottery according to the principles of design, and work with various
techniques of finishing, glazing, and firing. Students will learn the
basic principles of three-dimensional design by studying the shapes
of utilitarian as well as decorative objects in their immediate
environment. In addition, they will explore pottery styles of such
non-Western cultures as Japan, China, the Mayans of ancient Mexico,
the Yoruba of Nigeria and the Ndebele of Zimbabwe, as well as
pottery styles of the ancient Greeks and the Navaho and Pueblo
Indians of the American Southwest.
ART 111 Introduction to Drawing
3 hours, 3 credits
This course is designed to develop student’s ability and appreciation
for drawing. Students will be introduced to different drawing media
and techniques and develop drawing skills through direct
observation, imagination and other conceptual models.
ART 112 Design Foundations
3 hours: 3 laboratory hours, 3 credits
Design Foundations explores the various elements of how images are
composed. Students learn to manipulate pictorial space through the
study of color, line, shape, space, texture and value. In addition,
students will study the creation and use of signs, patterns, and
symbols from both indigenous and contemporary culture.
ART 113 Introduction to Photography
3 hours, 3 credits
Students are instructed in the fundamental theory and practice of
photography. The specific functions of the camera, composition,
lighting, printing and finishing are introduced in the class.
Additionally the class will broaden students ability to look at images
critically so they are better able to express a creative voice through
the photographic medium.
ART 115 Introduction to Sculpture
3 hours, 3 credits
Introduction to sculpture. Students will learn basic principles and
techniques of creating sculpture. Through the sculpture making
process, they will be encouraged to investigate their potential for
expressing three-dimensional concepts. Special emphasis will be
placed on the actual process of developing creative awareness by
taking an idea from its inception through various stages of revision to
completion in a three-dimensional form. Through visual materials
such as slides, films and videotapes, as well as museum visits,
students will learn about sculptures from various non-Western
cultures such as Latin America, Africa and Asia.
ART 190 Special Topics in Art
3 hours, 3 credits
The study of a significant topic of general interest to be chosen by the
instructor.
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