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LG 221
Intermediate French I
3 credits (AS)
This course is an expansion of the
introductory French course. During the
second year of instruction, practice in
listening comprehension and speaking
is reinforced continuously as the
student‘s proficiency increases.
Students continue improvement in
reading, writing, and grammar skills,
accompanied by broadened
understanding of French culture.
(Offered fall term)
LG 222
Intermediate French II
3 credits (AS)
This is a continuation of the skillbuilding
developed in LG 221
Intermediate French I.
(Offered spring term)
Military Science
(Required courses for the ROTC and
Air Force ROTC Program and which
are offered at Syracuse University.
Please review the descriptions and
requirements as listed at Syracuse
University. Selected courses are also
available at Colgate University. )
Studio Art
SA 111
Drawing: Composition and
Perception
3 credits (CS)
Drawing: Composition and Perception is an
intensive studio course designed for
students to investigate and develop a
proficiency in drawing, composition
and design practices. This course
investigates observational drawing, with
an emphasis on rendering surfaces,
drawing the figure, spatial systems and
color. Through the repeated physical
activity of drawing, students build and
refine their critical thinking and
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analytical powers through observation,
visualization and critical dialogue.
Students build their visual and cultural
literacy through ongoing discussion of
examples of art historical and
contemporary works, including art and
design from a diverse range of cultures.
Students are encouraged and guided to
develop, hone and challenge their own
creative process. Students write about
their creative process and develop artist
statements. Students have the
opportunity to explore mixed media,
digital technology, as well as nontraditional
materials, techniques and
contexts to explore drawing and design.
(Offered fall and spring terms)
SA 112
Drawing II
3 credits (CS)
Drawing II introduces more complex
conceptual and experimental
approaches to drawing. Students use a
wide range of media, with emphasis on
color and an introduction to the figure.
Prerequisite: SA 111 Drawing , FS 113
Fashion Drawing, or permission of the
instructor
SA 121
Painting
3 credits (CS)
This course investigates different
stylistic and conceptual approaches to
painting. Students work with a variety
of media and techniques, including
traditional methods and innovative
approaches. For advanced work in
painting, this course can be ―stacked‖
(taken multiple times by taking
Research Topics in the Visual Arts
FA371/372/471 or 472). (Offered fall
and spring terms)