| AR 100 Studio |
3 s.h. |
A beginner's course designed to introduce the student to a variety of basic art media and visual aesthetic principles. The course focuses on developing self-expression through the media of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, as well as on evaluating art through class critiques. (Does not fulfill Fine Arts major Requirements) Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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AR 101 Art History I |
FA 3 s.h. |
Introduction to the history of art. A survey of world painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. The course emphasizes stylistic developments and appreciation of man's aesthetic achievements. Presentation combines lecture, text, and visual materials. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: A.
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| AR 102 Art History II |
SP 3 s.h. |
A continuing introductory course to the History of Art. This course surveys world painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: None (AR 101 recommended). Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: A.
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| AR 110 Art Appreciation |
3 s.h. |
This is a non-majors art appreciation course that covers the functioning and meaning of art in various forms and purposes. The course explores how and why the arts exist as human invention for sharing experience and how they are made. Such art forms as painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, crafts, and commercial art will be examined in this course. Does not fulfill Fine Arts major requirements. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: A.
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| AR 150 Two-Dimensional Design |
FA 3 s.h. |
An introduction to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. The course focuses on visual design as a language to be explored through aesthetic creative problems. Topics include organization, balance, contrast, rhythm, texture, visual movement, and color theory. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A
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| AR 160 Three-Dimensional Design |
SP 3 s.h. |
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An introduction to the elements and principles of three-dimensional design as they relate to art, architecture and product design. Form, space, balance, proportion, texture, color and function will be explored through a series of creative visual problems in which aesthetic solutions will be sought. The course will also focus on the evaluation and analysis of a designed form. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 161 Principles of Photography I |
FA 3 s.h. |
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This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental cameral and darkroom techniques. Through lectures, we will discuss various choices in camera, film, lighting, composition, developing and print enlarging. Students will be required to have own 35mm SLR camera. Lab fees. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 162 Principles of Photography II |
SP 3 s.h. |
This course is designed to help foster student's artistic abilities while using photography as the medium. All technical information is taught in AR 161 Art Photography I and is a prerequisite for this course. Photo II is created with the artist in mind. Projects, ideas, and concepts are limited only to the student's creativity. Students are required to have their own 35 mm camera. Lab fees. Prerequisite: AR 161. Hours of class per week: 4.
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| AR 200 Printmaking I |
FA 3 s.h. |
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An introduction to basic printmaking techniques. Topics include intaglio printmaking (etching and engraving), the relief print (woodcut and linoleum cut), mono and collograph printmaking. Students develop the conceptual and technical skills needed to produce original prints. The course stresses the development of appropriate attitudes towards quality, organization, and self-discipline along with growth in creative expression. Prerequisite: AR 100 or 210. Hours of class per week: 4.
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| AR 210 Drawing I |
FA 3 s.h. |
A preliminary course which concentrates on the development of technical and creative skills necessary to make drawings as expressive visual language. Topics will include visual composition, line, value, gesture, volume and linear perspective. Drawings will be made from observed and non-observed subjects. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 211 Drawing II |
SP 3 s.h. |
An exploration of drawing using a wider variety of media, with emphasis on creative personal expression. Topics include the development of expressive composition, content and technique, drawing from both non-observed and observed subjects. Prerequisite: AR 210 or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 220 Painting I |
FA 3 s.h. |
An introduction to painting with water-based acrylic paint utilizing traditional and contemporary techniques. Topics to be covered will be visual composition, application techniques, material use, color theory, value and texture. An emphasis will be placed on seeking personal creative solutions through the exploration of a variety of techniques. Paintings will be made from observed and non-observed subjects. Prerequisite: None (AR 210 recommended). Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 221 Painting II |
SP 3 s.h. |
A continuation of the exploration of aesthetic concepts, composition, techniques, and expressive methods used in painting. The course encourages individuals to further develop the technical skill and creativity in the medium of painting. Prerequisite: AR 220 or permission of the instructor. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 230 Watercolor Painting |
3 s.h. |
An introduction to watercolor painting focusing on basic concepts, techniques, and materials needed to produce creative works in a watercolor medium. The course emphasizes developing compositions through the use of expressive design elements such as movement, value, texture, balance, and color theory. It explores the creative process through a variety of visual problems derived from both observed and subjective sources. Prerequisite: None (AR 210 recommended). Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 240 Life Drawing |
3 s.h. |
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Students will develop anatomical knowledge of the human figure while enhancing drawing techniques. Building upon basic drawing skills, this course will focus on observed perspective techniques such as foreshortening and visual viewpoints, gesture studies, strengthening visual memory and drawing sequential action figures. Included will be application and analysis of compositional issues as well as an overview of mainstream figural concepts in contemporary art and illustration. Student will work with the human figure and explore how objective and subjective knowledge work together to create competent and creative images. Lab fee. Prerequisite AR 210 Drawing I or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 4.
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| AR 245 Introduction to Sculpture |
3 s.h. |
The study and exploration of sculpture materials and techniques necessary to produce works of art in a three dimensional form. Basic techniques used will include modeling, carving, casting, welding and wood fabrication methods. Sculpture will be made in a variety of materials and may include clay, stone, wood, metal and found materials. Forms will be created using both additive and subtractive processes. Topics will include: expressive use of form balance, rhythm, emphasis, texture and color. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: AR 160 or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 275 Ceramics I |
FA 3 s.h. |
A general course in pottery using a variety of forming techniques, including hand-building techniques, slab, wheel throwing, and ceramic sculpture. It covers concepts relating to clay, glazes, slips, aesthetic and functional form, and firing techniques. Students are required to furnish their own clay. Hours of class per week: 4. General Education: A.
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| AR 295 Gallery Management |
FA-SP 3 s.h. |
An introduction to the operation and management of a contemporary exhibition space. Practical experience will be gained through participation in planning, installing and coordinating a variety of exhibitions in the college's gallery. These exhibitions will be part of the Gallery's yearly exhibition schedule and will allow students to work with a variety of visiting artists as well as curate exhibitions dealing with historical or other cultural subjects. Class projects and lecture demonstrations will be used to explain the theories and procedures of curatorial practices for museums and galleries. Topics will include: display principles, curatorial practices, public relations, management practices as well as exhibition preparation and maintenance. Three field trips will be taken during the semester. Prerequisites: AR 150; AR 160 highly recommended. Hours of class per week: 4
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| AR 300 Fine Arts Seminar |
SP 3 s.h. |
| The course allows the student opportunity to develop professional presentation and career skills for employment, college transfer, and exhibition opportunities. It focuses on the development of aesthetic judgment and familiarization with past and current art trends. Topics include portfolios, resumes, presentations, and business matters of concern to artists. Hours of class per week: 4. |
