Departments and ProgramsART 463 Photojournalism (3)*Students must repeat this course as topics change at least five times.Summary of requirementsGeneral studies coursesAdditional pre-major coursesMajor and related coursesFree elective coursesTotal60 hours9 hours36 hours19 hours124 hoursRequirements for a Minor in Art HistoryRequired pre-minor courses12 hours*ART 140 Art History (3)*ART 150 Fundamentals of Design in Art (3)ART 200 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)ART 207 Introduction to Drawing (3)*Three hours count toward the general studies requirements.Required art coursesChoose three coursesART 131 Beginning Photography (3)ART 3009 hoursCaves to Computers: The Evolution of theGraphic Arts (3)ART 388 Principles of Museum Work (3)ART 450 Studies in Art History: [topic to be specified] (3)**Students may repeat this course as topics change up to two times.Total18 hoursRequirements for a Minor in Digital MediaRequired pre-minor courses12 hours*ART 140 Art History (3)*ART 150 Fundamentals of Design in Art (3)ART 200 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)ART 207 Introduction to Drawing (3)*Three hours count toward the general studies requirements.Required art courses9 hoursChoose three courses:ART 110 Introduction to Television, Film & Photography (3)ART 235 Fundamentals of Film/Video (3)ART 310 Digital Illustration (3)ART 325 Scriptwriting (3)ART 340 Web Design (3)ART 342 Web Animation (3)ART 355 Intermediate Digital Photography (3)Total18 hoursRequirements for a Minor in Graphic DesignRequired pre-minor courses12 hours*ART 140 Art History (3)*ART 150 Fundamentals of Design in Art (3)ART 200 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)ART 207 Introduction to Drawing (3)*Three hours count toward the general studies requirements.Required art courses9 hoursChoose three courses:ART 310 Digital Illustration (3)ART 320 Layout and Composition (3)ART 321 Typography (3)ART 430 Graphic Techniques & Theory (3)ART 440 Production Design (3)Total18 hoursRequirements for a Minor in PhotographyRequired pre-minor courses12 hours*ART 140 Art History (3)*ART 150 Fundamentals of Design in Art (3)ART 200 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)ART 207 Introduction to Drawing (3)*Three hours count toward the general studies requirements.Required art courses9 hoursChoose three courses:ART 131 Beginning Photography (3)ART 232 Intermediate Photography (3)ART 355 Intermediate Digital Photography (3)ART 460 Studies in Photography: [medium to bespecified] (3)ART 463 Photojournalism (3)Total18 hoursRequirements for a Minor in Studio ArtRequired pre-minor courses12 hours*ART 140 Art History (3)*ART 150 Fundamentals of Design in Art (3)ART 200 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)ART 207 Introduction to Drawing (3)*Three hours count toward the general studies requirements.Required art courses9 hoursChoose three courses:ART 350 Studies in Drawing: [medium to be specified] (3)ART 360 Studies in Sculpture: [medium to bespecified] (3)ART 370 Studies in Printmaking: [medium to bespecified] (3)ART 426 Studies in Ceramics: [medium to be specified] (3)ART 470 Studies in Painting: [medium to be specified] (3)Total18 hoursCourses OfferedART 110 Introduction to Television, Film, andPhotography (3)An introduction to how we see and what we see includingvisual, perception, and literacy. While reviewing theories ofvisual communication, this course develops a first approachto the production of visual media. Examples will be drawnfrom graphics, photography, television, film, and multimedia.ART 131 Beginning Photography (3)This course is a first approach on how to control exposureand composition with a 35mm camera. The students use 400ASA black and white film. They learn how to process andprint their own negatives. They are given approximately10 different assignments, which they must complete by theend of the semester. Students must have access to a manual35mm camera throughout the semester.Course fee: $50ART 140 Art History (3)This course is designed to assist the student in a visualunderstanding of the art of the past and present. The Westerntradition is analyzed, with emphasis upon art forms suchas architecture, painting, and sculpture. The one-semestercourse highlights the major art periods starting with prehistoryand ending with the present. Students are expected totake this course before taking major level courses in Art.Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 102 or the equivalent40
Departments and ProgramsART 150 Fundamentals of Design in Art (3)An introduction to the basic ingredients of art (space, line,shape, value, texture and color) and the principles of compositionfor both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.A series of hands-on projects will reinforce these concepts.Students are expected to take this course before taking majorlevel courses in Art.Course fee: $40ART 200 Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)This introductory course, a prerequisite to all graphic designcourses, introduces students to the Macintosh computersystem including software, computer requirements, computerterminology, computer file management techniques, softwareformats, safety, and laws related to software uses. Studentswill also be introduced to the many features of imaging Photoshop.Emphasis is placed on acquiring a base of skills andunderstanding of this powerful bitmapped-based software.Course fee: $40ART 207 Introduction to Drawing (3)A foundation course in drawing. An introduction to principlesand procedures of drawing in various media. Lecturesand studio work. Students are expected to take this coursebefore taking major level courses in Art.Course fee: $40ART 220 Asian Ceramics (3)A focus on Asian ceramics with emphasis on Chinese,Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese traditions. Students willuse earthenware, stoneware and porcelain clays to createexamples of the traditional styles. The Asian ceramics collectionin the Freer and Sackler Galleries on the SmithsonianMall will be used as a major resource.Course fee: $50ART 232 Intermediate Photography (3)This photography track course includes a study of advancedcamera and darkroom techniques, including developingand printing of color photographs and an advanced analysisof styles in photography emphasizing a student portfolio.The impact on the deaf community and culturally diversepopulations is discussed through viewing photographs.Prerequisite: ART 131 or permission of the departmentchairCourse fee: $50ART 235 Fundamentals of Film/Video (3)This course is an interdisciplinary study on various elementsand principles of Film and Video and a beginningknowledge and skills using a video camera equipment anddigital editing application. Discussions on visual progressionof film structure, introducing basic concepts of Space, Tone,Color, Lighting, Movement, and Rhythm, Aspect Ratio filmtypes, Scriptwriting and Storyboarding will be discussed.Prerequisite: ART 131, 140, 200Course fee: $50ART 300 Caves to Computers: The Evolution of theGraphic Arts (3)This course will both survey and sample the creative,technological and social developments that have had impacton the evolution of the graphic arts. Course content will emphasizeboth the visual and written record through a varietyof media including original objects, reproductions, film, theWeb and other published sources.Prerequisite: ART 140Course fee: $40ART 310 Digital Illustration (3)Students will learn and gain proficiency in Illustrator—avector-based graphic software that is used in professionalsettings. Students explore various techniques of vector artcreation including generating original artwork to enhancingexisting images.Prerequisites: ART 140, 150, 200, 207Prerequisite or corequisite: ART 320, 340Course fee: $40ART 315 Introduction to Deaf View/Image Art (3)This course is cross-listed and is otherwise known asDST 315. This course introduces a humanistic perspectiveon De’VIA and deaf artists. Deaf View/Image Art (De’VIA)refers to works by artists who express their Deaf experiencesthrough visual art. Students will also explore how otherminority groups (such as feminists, African Americans, NativeAmericans, etc.) use art as an expression of resistance.This course involves slide presentations of minority arts andDe’VIA and group discussions.Prerequisite: DST 3<strong>05</strong>ART 320 Layout and Composition (3)Throughout this course, ideas are brought to paper withthe software used by graphic design professionals in studioand printing settings. The focuses of the course include thestudy of type treatments, the exploration of different grids,and the study of layout possibilities. A particular emphasiswill be developing a sensitivity on the part of the designer inthe process of choosing the right combination of elements,such as headings, text, and illustrations in order to conveymessages in an original and effective manner. Creative solutionsto artistic problems are also emphasized.Prerequisites: ART 140, 150, 200, 207Prerequisite or corequisite: ART 310Course fee: $40ART 321 Typography (3)This course explores all aspects of typography. Studentswill organize and produce complex typographic designs andlayouts. Projects involve the representation of varied texts asvisually dynamic and clear communication. The course looksat the art of typography in both pre-electronic and electronicrealms. Students analyze, edit and configure copy for business,literary or informational purposes.Prerequisites: ART 310, 320Prerequisite or corequisite: ART 311ART 324 Studies in Film/Video [topic to be specified] (3)Studies in Film/Video are designed to provide an in-depthstudy of a specific area of the film discipline. Each time thecourse is offered, it will cover different topics includingparticular times, groups, genres, styles, techniques, software,and film history. Topics may include American film and culture,documentaries, women filmmakers, cutting edge editingprograms, experimental film, senior theses, etc, Topics willbe offered on a rotating basis. The course may be repeated astopics change. Students majoring in Digital Media may applytwo Studies in Film/Video courses to their major requirements.Prerequisite: ART 235 or permission of the departmentCourse fee: $25ART 325 Scriptwriting (3)This course is focused on writing concepts and techniquesusing classic structural elements of scripts, formats, differenttypes of scripts for feature films, TV sitcom, commercial,animation, and the stage. Principles such as plot, structure,character, conflict, crisis, climax, exposition, and dialogue41