Art (ART)

In this course students will be introduced to historical and contemporary visual arts from around the world including painting, sculpture, printmaking, architecture, camera and computer arts, multi-media and installation. Analytical and critical skills are developed in the examination of various artistic forms of expression in the cultures from which they come. This course is designed to offer shared exploration through lectures, presentations, discussions and projects. Expected to be offered: Fall and Spring semesters Distance and Campus

This course immerses students in the shared exploration of ideas, concepts and fundamental principles of visual art through direct studio practice. Students design and produce a variety of projects both individually and collaboratively that incorporate skill building, problem solving and critical process. Projects engage students in interdisciplinary investigations of concepts and encourage them to exploit the expressive potential of varied media techniques. The topics, techniques and methods vary with each semester depending on the professional practice and passion of the faculty and transdisciplinary topic-based approaches. Students develop their own ideas and voice in relation to the material and themes being presented by faculty. Students will develop the ability to maintain a dialogue between making and thinking that requires both technical and critical competencies. Expected to be offered: Fall and Spring semesters

Studio Art Practice is a first year experience in the art major/minor that presents a rigorous investigation of conceptual, technical, and critical skills common to diverse areas of creative production. Students explore methods, materials, tools and concepts in the areas of surface (2-dimensional), space (3-dimensional), and time (4-dimensional), both independently and in relationship to one another. Traditional strategies and experimental approaches are utilized for skill buiding and the transformation, development and interconnection of ideas towards the realization of art projects. Students are challenged to design and produce a variety of smaller assignments and larger complex projects both individually and collaboratively. Students will develop the ability to maintain a dialogue between making and thinking that requires both technical and critical competencies.

Exploration of media, techniques, line, form, space, color, composition and personal expression. Emphasis on linking content with appropriate expression.

This course introduces students to calligraphy as both an art form and a commercial medium. Students will have exposure to hand lettering techniques, alphabets, and graphic art methods without the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Expected to be offered: Sufficient demand

Introduction to painting and related media. Exploration of basic aesthetic and technical concepts in painting. Understanding and developing individual stylistic tendencies, linking them and content with appropriate expression.

Introduction to basic techniques of relief and intaglio printmaking.

Introduction to clay as a historical and contemporary art-making medium. Basic exploration of hand-building, throwing, glazing and surface treatment.

Continued exploration in drawing with a variety of media. Emphasis on the development of a personal artistic style.

Seeing IS Believing; Come share in the experience of, and inquiry into, the exciting world of film. Explore the visual and sensory delights behind some of the film industry's shining moments through animation, documentaries, art house and even horror. Be awakened to a new level of appreciation for films and the movie making process. You will be exposed to a broad range of films and subject matter. Critical inquiry, writing and discussion will deepen our exploration. Each 1 credit offering explores a specific artist, subject, theme, technique, and/or context. Courses run for 5 weeks beginning in week 1, week 6 and week 11.

The use of the camera as a creative tool for beginners in photography. Basic photo-lab chemistry for the processing of black and white film and prints. Camera required. .

Broad scope of artistic development from the Paleolithic era through the Middle Ages.

Broad scope of artistic development from the Renaissance through modern period.

Expected to be offered: Every semester

Continued exploration of painting techniques, materials, and traditional and nontraditional approaches. Emphasis on linking content with form in developing a personal expression.

Further exploration of printmaking processes and advanced techniques.

Further exploration of the ceramic process including hand building and throwing, and glazes and firing technology.

Study of the live model in the Renaissance tradition. Development of technical and perceptual skills as well as aesthetic awareness of the human form to enhance expression of the artist’s ideas. Emphasis on developing drawing skills throughout.

Further exploration into the use of the camera and photo process as creative tools for personal expression.

Introduction to artists’ books and bookmaking. Exploration of traditional and contemporary approaches, techniques and materials through the creation of artists’ books. Personal expression linking form and content emphasized.

Expected to be offered: Every semester

Opportunity to experience art and culture through travel. Check with the Art faculty about special opportunities. Expected to be offered: Once a year

Independent art research, production and/or application that involves, and depends on, working in the field and may include travel. Initial proposal includes detailed plan to complete and present a final project manifesting the essence of the learning experience. Pass/Fail grading. Pre-requisite: Consent of instructor

Further exploration of drawing and the study of the human form.

This is an advanced independent studio course. The student will propose and complete a body of work that involves critical investigation of materials, techniques and concepts as well as explorations in creative process. Written proposals of the project are due at the start of the semester and must be accepted by faculty. Written and oral self-critiques as well as ongoing journaling and regular critiques with faculty and peers will be performed.

Capstone seminar course designed to increase students’ awareness of available career opportunities and resources, and to assist in the development of a strategy for achieving their career goals in the visual arts through the introduction of professional business practices and marketing skills. Pass/Fail grading. Pre-requisite: Junior or senior standing or Consent of instructor

Provides opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and hands-on experience in areas of art research, production and/or application in a professional setting and may involve community service and/or an apprenticeship. Pass/Fail grading. Pre-requisite: Consent of instructor

Capstone project for art majors/fine art majors in their senior year. Senior thesis involves creating a final body of work and completing a public exhibit and presentation. Student works closely with a senior thesis committee made up of art professionals and faculty. Pass/Fail Grading. Pre-requisite: Consent of instructor

Senior Thesis II is designed for Fine Arts Concentration students to allow deeper exploration and further development of the Senior Thesis Project. Senior Thesis is a capstone project involving creating a body of work and completing a public exhibit and presentation. Pass/Fail grading Senior standing or consent of instructor required