2013-2014 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

66 ARTART67Chart continued from previous pageFour ART or ARTH electivesat the 300/400 level*ART 450Studio Art SeminarMinor Requirements: Art HistoryCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLE164TOTAL 44SEM.HRS.ARTH 231Ancient and Medieval Art History4ARTH 232Renaissance to 20th Century Art4Art history electives at the 300/400 level* 12Minor Requirements: Studio ArtCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLETOTAL 20SEM.HRS.ART 205Drawing IART 206OR 4Painting IART 209Sculpture IART 213OR 4CeramicsART 204Digital Art IART 208OR 4Photography IStudio art electives at the 300/400 level 8TOTAL 20*Students majoring in studio art and wishing also tocomplete a minor in art history must fulfill allupper-level course requirements for the major withstudio (ART) courses only. Art history (ARTH)courses that fulfill the requirements for the arthistory minor may not also be used to fulfill theupper-level requirements for the studio art major.ART COURSES (ART)105 Introduction to Studio Art (4) AIntroduces the basic studio materials andtechniques for making art in a variety of media thatmay include painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture,printmaking, crafts, fibers, and/or electronictechnology. Includes lectures, demonstrations, studioparticipation and production, museum and/or artiststudio visits, and related historical information.Studio course. Lab fee. Offered in selected WinterSessions.204 Digital Art I (4) AExplores the computer as an art-making tool.Includes practice exercises to learn software. Topicsinclude photo manipulations, the use of color,typestyles, page design, and composition. Studentsapply these concepts and skills to original, digitalartworks. Studio course. Lab fee. Offered eachsemester.205 Drawing I (4) AAcquaints students with the basic concept ofdrawing with various media, including pencil,charcoal, chalk, and pen and ink. Experiences in skillbuildingexercises are emphasized, as well as theirpractical application. Studio course. Offered each fall.206 Painting I (4) AAn examination of basic painting techniques.Students study and experiment with a variety ofpainting media, including watercolor, acrylics, and oiltypes on various working-surface materials. Studentsuse these experiences to create their own pictorialinterpretations. Studio course. Offered each fall.207 Representations of Space (4) AUses studio exercises and group critiques of classprojects to explore visual perception and twodimensionalrepresentation of the world. Studentsexplore traditional drawing techniques andphotographic imagery to develop a repertoire ofintellectual, visual, and graphic techniques. Offeredin selected Winter Sessions.208 Photography I (4) AExplores photography as an art form. Topicsinclude the control of basic camera functions, digitalmedia, composition, artistic techniques, and lawsimpacting the use of photos. Students must supply adigital camera with manual control options. Studentsare responsible for the commercial development of allprints. Studio course.209 Sculpture I (4) AExplores the possibilities of sculptural form andthree-dimensional problem solving through materialssuch as cardboard, paper, clay, plaster, wood, wax, etc.Emphasis is placed on understanding threedimensionalconcepts of relief and sculpture-in-theroundthrough carving, modeling, and constructing.Studio course. Lab fee.213 Ceramics I (4) AStructured to provide an introduction to ceramicart production, balanced with ceramic art history,criticism, and aesthetics. Course topics include thedevelopment of techniques for hand-building andthrowing on the potter’s wheel, clay and glazepreparation, glazing, and kiln firing. Providesstudents of all skill levels with a solid foundation inceramics. Studio course. Lab fee. Offered eachsemester.303 Graphic Design (4)Introduction to the tools, methods, principles andpractice of graphic design. Topics include visualcommunication, the use of type, the importance ofvisual research, communicating with vendors, clientsand audiences, and the efficient use of graphicssoftware. Students create an entry-level, interviewqualityportfolio. Prerequisite: ART 101, 204, orconsent. Lab fee.304 Digital Art II (4)Explores the computer as a tool for personalexpression and production of artworks. Projectsconcentrate on the effective use of composition andcolor in original digital works. Topics includeintermediate software features, web-based portfolios,and animation. Prerequisite: ART 101, 204, orconsent. Studio course. Lab fee.305 Drawing II (4)An in-depth exploration of drawing techniques toinclude representational and expressive approaches invarious media. This course builds on the tools ofrepresentational drawing from ART 205.Prerequisite: ART 205 or consent.306 Painting II (4)An in-depth exploration of painting focused onrealism but also exploring abstraction and mixedmedia approaches. This course builds on conceptsfrom ART 206. Prerequisite: ART 206 or consent.307 Travel Photography (4) ATravel to specific regions or foreign countries foron-location photography. Topics include improvingphotographic skills, experiencing local arts andcultures, and creating interpretations of travelexperiences. Students must supply a digital camera.Travel may be physically demanding. May berepeated for credit as location varies. Prerequisite:consent. Offered in selected Winter and SummerSessions.308 Photography II (4)Intermediate exploration of digital photography.Emphasizes aesthetics and the development ofpersonally meaningful portfolio projects. Topicsinclude digital retouch, printing, and creativecomputer techniques with Photoshop. Students mustsupply a digital camera with manual control options.Students are responsible for the commercialdevelopment of all prints. Prerequisite: ART 208,225, or consent. Offered each spring.309 Sculpture II (4)A continuation of Sculpture I, with specialemphasis on exploring material for sculpture as usedin mobiles, constructions, installations, andenvironmental works. Prerequisite: ART 209 orconsent. Studio course. Lab fee.313 Ceramics II (4)A continuation of Ceramics I, with specialemphasis on wheel techniques and thrown forms.Students experiment with clays and glazes and havethe opportunity to fire their own works. Prerequisite:ART 117 or consent. Studio course. Lab fee.319 Studio Art Teaching Assistant (1)Allows qualified students to assist art instructorsin teaching their classes. Pass/fail grading.Prerequisite: consent. Offered each semester.350 Topics in Studio Art (4) AOffers the opportunity for focused, in-depthstudy of one studio art medium, including relatedaesthetic and historical considerations. Topics mayinclude: mixed media, jewelry, prints, fibers,installations, environmental art, raku, glass,blacksmithing, etc. May be repeated for credit astopics change. Prerequisite: junior/senior status orconsent. Studio course. Lab fee. Offered eachsemester.404 Photo and Digital Art Lab (4)An advanced art and design course exploring thedigital media of photography and computer graphics.Technical exercises and projects utilizing both mediaprepare students to develop their own projects. Topicsinclude creativity and inspiration, equipment,identifying audiences, and basic business practices forartists. Prerequisites: ART 304, 320, or 303 andconsent. Offered each spring.