2009-2010 - Bowie State University

ART 301 ART HISTORY (PREHISTORIC THROUGH GOTHIC) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102. This course is a survey of architecture, the decorative arts, sculpture, and painting from ancient through medieval
times and the relation of art to the society and culture of each period.
ART 302 ART HISTORY (RENAISSANCE THROUGH ROMANTIC) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102. This course explores the nature of the Renaissance, European, and American art from the fifteenth century to the
present time, and is a continuation of the relationship of art to the society and culture of each period.
ART 310 PORTRAIT AND FIGURE SCULPTURE 3 CREDITS
Armature construction and practical experience in creating basic forms in metal, clay, plaster, wood, and stone will be provided.
ART 311 SCULPTURE (CARVING) 3 CREDITS
This course is a continuation of ART 310 with emphasis given to the development of individual projects. No Prerequisite(s) for non‐art majors.
Art majors must complete ART 102 and ART 110/111.
ART 320 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING 3 CREDITS
This course provides creative experiences in paint media. Emphasis will be placed on pictorial organization and various techniques.
ART 321 EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING (DIGITAL TEXTILES) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ART 320 and 330. Formerly Experimental Painting. This course is a continuation of Art 320 with emphasis on using Photoshop to
create digital paintings, collages, assemblage, and mixed‐media projects. Painting on textiles will be given specific focus and attention.
ART 230 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS 3 CREDITS
(formerly ART 330) Prerequisite(s): ART MAJORS: ART 101 and 102 (or ART 310/311). This is a survey course and introduction to computer
basics and computer graphics. It will consist of a study of the basic elements and principles of design, traditional art/design techniques, and an
introduction to basic paint‐oriented (raster) design software.
ART 231 VISUAL LITERACY: ELEMENTS OF DESIGN, 3 CREDITS
COLOR, AND TYPOGRAPHY
(formerly ART 331) Prerequisite(s): ART MAJORS: ART 330. NON MAJORS: 330 (or COSC 112) As a continuation of ART 330, this course is an
introduction to visual literacy, color theory, and basic typography. Students are guided through projects that apply effective visual problem
solving for art and design with an emphasis on print and presentation. Students learn to apply the elements and principles design in both
traditional (hand/paper) and digital design. This course further develops students' skills and ability to use object‐oriented graphics and
incorporate these with other raster graphics and software tools and art techniques.
ART 340 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL COMMUNICATION: 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ART MAJORS: ART 101 or ART 110/111 and ART 331; MUSC 312. NON‐MAJORS: ART 331. Formerly Introduction to Desktop
Publishing. This course is an introduction to decision‐making in the production of visual communication. This course blends technology with
creativity to give depth in the understanding of imaging techniques, image/color selection, and print service bureau interfacing. Focus on the
successful application of elements and principles of art/design and raster based graphics.
ART 341 ADVANCED VISUAL COMMUNICATION: 3 CREDITS
ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN TECHNIQUES
Prerequisite(s): ART 340. Formerly Advanced Desktop Publishing. This course is an introduction to advanced decision‐making in the production
of visual communication. This course expands upon prior knowledge of technology and established creativity and imaging capabilities to solve
advanced problems in page layout and print service bureau interfacing. Special focus on vector based graphics, advanced typography, and color
theory will be covered.
ART 342 NEW MEDIA: INSTALLATION AND PUBLIC ART 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ART MAJORS: Art 310 (or 311), Art 320 and Art 330 (or 340). NON MAJORS: Art 340. This course encourages students to use
skills and knowledge acquired in traditional art and computer graphics foundation courses. It also allows students an opportunity to combine
the concepts of mixed (multi) media, digital, installation, and public art. It further encourages students to explore creative uses of technology as
a tool in fine art production. This course allows students to further develop skills in working in spatial environments. Students will work
independently on a variety of lessons and activities throughout the semester on one major public art or installation project, model, and/or
presentation.
ART 250 PHOTOGRAPHY I 3 CREDITS
(formerly ART 350) This course is a study of the basic principles of the photographic process, including the proper use and maintenance of the
camera and related equipment and the techniques of lighting, developing, printing, and mounting.
ART 351 PHOTOGRAPHY II 3 CREDITS
This course is a continuation of ART 350. Special emphasis is placed on the artistic merits of photographic imaging.
ART 352 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ART 350. The course introduces students to the concepts and techniques necessary to create, edit, and store color photographic
images using digital technology. Units on color theory, image‐editing, printing options, and digital image storage will also be covered. ART 352
also focuses on personal exploration using technology as a creative medium for visual expression.
ART 360 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY I: 3 CREDITS
MAJORS: Prerequisite(s): ART 340 or MUSC 312. Others: By Permission of Instructor. (Formerly Cinematography I). This course is a study of the
principles of digital video/cinema including the use, operation, basic digital video editing, as well as the developing narratives and scripts for
short video projects and exercises.
ART 361 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY II: ADVANCED DIGITAL 3 CREDITS
VIDEO EDITING AND COMPOSITING TECHNIQUES
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing, ART 360. Formerly Cinematography II. This course is a continuation of ART 360. Emphasis is on special digital
video and compositing techniques, as students will develop a short digital video project over the course of the semester.
ART 370 FASHION NETWORK 3 CREDITS
This course introduces students to fashion design, Students will learn the basics of fashion illustration, as well as the fundamental principles of
the fashion network: Design, Production, Marketing/Sales and Communication
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