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AR 300 Graphic Design III 3 cr.
Advanced graphic design work exploring the creative
potential of the computer and practical experience in a
variety of software programs and related hardware. Various
methods of producing and scanning images will be developed
together with numerous options to edit and manipulate
those images. Two, two and one-half hour lab periods
weekly. Prerequisite: AR 224
AR 311 Art History I: Ancient to Medieval 3 cr.
Civilization epochs in the light of environmental influences
and the resultant fine and decorative arts. Where feasible,
the philosophies of the related cultural subjects are introduced.
AR 312 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern 3 cr.
A survey of major monuments, paintings, and sculpture
that have shaped Western art-historical thought from the
opening years of the Renaissance to the opening years of
the twentieth century.
AR 313 Women Artists: Historical Survey 3 cr.
An historical survey of the roles, contributions, and styles
of women artists. Activities such as field trips to studios,
galleries, and museums and special lectures are arranged.
AR 314 Impressionism to Today 3 cr.
An historical survey from Impressionism through modern
to contemporary art. Concentration on painting and sculpture
with frequent field trips to area galleries and museums.
AR 316 American Art – Multicultural Crossroads 3 cr.
This course will begin with a discussion of western European
influences on American art. However, the course will also
deal with other less familiar influences on the appearance
and history of American culture. Native American, African
and Asian art will also be presented in conjunction with
American art. All of these influences have contributed to
the unique appearance of American art, particularly in the
20th century.
AR 320 Fibers and Related Arts 3 cr.
An introduction to weaving, basketry, and related
contemporary fibers arts, both functional and sculptural.
Two, two-and-one-half hour lab periods weekly.
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AR 325 Printmaking I 3 cr.
An introduction to basic relief and intaglio printmaking
processes with emphasis on traditional as well as
contemporary methods. Includes woodcuts, etching and
monoprints. Two, two-and-one-half hour lab periods
weekly. Prerequisites: AR 101, 221.
AR 326 Printmaking II 3 cr.
A continuation of AR 325. Further exploration of relief
and intaglio processes and techniques. Includes more
advanced intaglio as well as involvement with mixed-media
printmaking. Emphasis on individual exploration of ideas.
Two, two-and-one-half hour lab periods weekly.
Prerequisite: AR 325.
AR 335 Art Methods: Secondary 3 cr.
Study of curriculum and instruction appropriate to aesthetic/
artistic growth and development from junior high to senior
high school levels. Field experience and practice teaching
will be developed on an individual basis. Methods and
materials are examined for classroom use.
AR 341 Painting I 3 cr.
An introduction to painting dealing with technical and
perceptual concepts. Two, two-and-one-half hour lab
periods weekly. Prerequisites: AR 101, 222.
AR 342 Painting II 3 cr.
A continuation of AR 341. Further exploration of technical
and perceptual concerns with the emphasis on the growth
and development of individual concepts in painting. Two,
two-and-one-half hour lab periods weekly. Prerequisite:
AR 341.
AR 360 Art Methods: Elementary 3 cr.
Study of curriculum and instruction appropriate to aesthetic/
artistic growth and development for the elementary level
student. Includes practice teaching. Methods and materials
are examined for classroom use. Prerequisite: AR 221 or
AR 280.
AR 365 Web Site Design and Development 3 cr.
See BU 365 for course description.