Art Course Descriptions

A 101 DRAWING I (3)
A beginning drawing class open to students at all levels. Students will learn the basic techniques of drawing using a variety of dry media. Emphasis will be on developing creativity and individual styles. Students will be responsible for providing their own materials for out of class assignments. (Fall)

A 102 DRAWING II (3)
A continuation of Art 101, with increased difficulty in terms of complexity, content, and expectations. Students will experiment with advanced techniques of drawing using a variety of dry media. Emphasis will be on developing creativity and personal styles. Individual projects and independent studies will be assigned based on students' interests and goals. Prerequisite: A 101 (Spring)

A 103 PAINTING I (3)
A studio class providing experience in painting oil or acrylic media on canvas or other surfaces. Emphasis will be on composition and individual creativity. (Fall)

A 104 PAINTING II (3)
A continuation of A 103 with an emphasis on the development of a particular theme explored throughout the course. Prerequisite: A 103. (Spring)

A 111 ART APPRECIATION (3)
An introduction to the wide range of styles, materials, and techniques in art with desired focus on appreciation. The course will investigate the flow of art and cultural ideas throughout western civilization. (Spring)

A 211 PRINTMAKING I (3)
An introduction to the printmaking process with emphasis on relief techniques, collography, and photomontage. Lab fee. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in visual art. (Fall, alternate years)

A 212 PRINTMAKING II (3)
An extended examination of the printmaking process with emphasis on screenprinting. Lab fee. Prerequisite: A 211. (Spring, alternate years)

A 215 THE ART OF RECYCLING (3)
Students will be required to use recycled materials for their medium. The artworks created must be made from at least 70 percent recycled or reused materials. These works must be well crafted, with their "past lives" taken into consideration. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in visual art. (Spring, alternate years)

A 216 2-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3)
A fundamental, non-computer studio course designed to introduce students to the basic visual concepts necessary in creating graphic designs on a two-dimensional surface. Includes color theory and composition. (Spring, alternate years)

A 217 3-D DESIGN (3)
An overview and exploration of the principles of design common to both aesthetic and utilitarian objects. Prerequisites: 2-D design or Drawing I. (Fall, alternate years)

A 219 SCULPTURE I (3)
Students will explore various "low-tech" methods of creating three-dimensional art including technique, form, and content in successful sculpture, both traditional and contemporary. (Fall, alternate years)

A 286 INDEPENDENT/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY (3)
Students pursue topics of their choice in a variety of areas such as design, history, film,special medium, etc. or a specific medium under the guidance of the instructor. Each student will submit a proposal to the appropriate department and faculty member for approval prior to registering for the class. Prerequisites: 12 visual art credit hours. (Fall, Spring)

A 300 ART SINCE 1900 (3)
Art styles and artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries will be studied. Four research papers will be written on individually chosen topics.(Spring, alternate years)

A 308 SKETCHBOOK TRANSFORMATION (3)
This course will examine the transformation possibilities inherent in books. Sketchbooks/ journals will be created (varying themes) with consideration given to the book's shape, construction,and history. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in visual art. (Spring, alternate years)

A 311 INTERMEDIATE STUDIO METHODS (3)
Individual studio work concentrating on investigation in artistic medium, ideas, and format. Self, peer, and instructor's evaluation of goals, artistic achievement, and defense of work. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in visual art. (Fall, Spring)

A 312 INTERMEDIATE STUDIO CRITIQUE (3)
Individualized instruction in practical fine art studio operations aimed at enhancement of the student's artistic production and quality craftsmanship. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in visual art. (Fall, Spring)OURSE DESCRIPTIONS

A 319 SCULPTURE II (3)
An extensive look at the technique, form, and content of sculpture with emphasis in both traditional and contemporary methods. Prerequisite: A 219. (Spring, alternate years)

A 370 ADVANCED STUDIO METHODS (3)
A continuation of Intermediate Studio Methods with an advanced focus on the conceptualization of individual art projects. Prerequisites: A 311 Intermediate Studio Methods. (Fall, Spring)

A 371 ADVANCED STUDIO CRITIQUE (3)
A continuation of Intermediate Studio Critique with individual studio space provided for developing advanced art projects in a medium of the student's choice. Prerequisite: A 312 Intermediate Studio Critique. (Fall, Spring)

A 390 READING IN ART (3)
Significant literary research on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. Review and evaluation include colloquy with departmental faculty and/or essay. Offered on demand as an independent study. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in visual art and permission of the instructor. (Spring, alternate years)

A 391 ART PRACTICUM (1-3)
Practical experience in design, advertising, manufacturing, and other commercial applications. In settings both on and off campus the student will become familiar with the use of art to create a product or provide a service. Open to junior and senior level students only. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: 9 visual art credit hours and permission of the instructor. (Fall, Spring)

A 495 SENIOR PROJECT (3)
The preparation of a permanent portfolio of college level works of art and exhibition along with the artist's statement of purpose of selected works for general public viewing. Prerequisites: Senior status and 21 visual art credit hours. (Fall)

A 496 SENIOR THESIS (3)
Each graduating senior's art work will be displayed in a public exhibition during the final month prior to graduation. Faculty reviews will be given to each artist, and a written statement concerning the body of work will be required of each student. Prerequisite: 21 visual art credit hours. (Spring)