Art History
Western Art
Art of the prehistoric period to 1400. A study of the development of painting, sculpture and architecture of the prehistoric Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Aegean, Greek, early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic traditions.
Western Art II
Art from 1400 to 1850. A study of the development of Western European painting, sculpture and architecture of the Renaissance, baroque, rococo, neoclassic and romantic periods.
History of Design
A detailed view of the evolution of design as an influencing factor in contemporary society. Traces the history of design from the industrial revolution to the present.
Modern Art I
A study of the history of art from the French Revolution to 1910. Emphasizes the developments of major schools and styles, as well as significant individual contributions.
Modern Art II
A study of American and European painting, architecture and sculpture from 1910 to the present.
Byzantine Art
A study of architecture, painting and sculpture in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and Italy from 315 to 1453 A.D. Byzantine art is interpreted as one of the preserves of the Greco-Roman heritage, an expression of a Christian imperial state and a model for Western European art during the Middle Ages.
Studio Courses
Drawing
Study of the fundamentals of drawing. Work with various media to develop a firm basis for me comprehensive and visual articulation of form. Outside assignments required.
Painting
This course introduces students to painting as art. Color and media are explored in historical and contemporary settings. Abstract and figurative form are dealt with.
Sculpture
This course is designed to assist the student in the development and production of sculpture projects. Instruction in a variety of materials and their fabric
Life Drawing
A developmental approach: a series of drawing exercises with emphasis on the human figure and the plastic articulation of its construction in a variety of media.
Ceramics
Physical properties of clay and methods of hand-construction and wheelthrowing. Complete processing through firing and glazing.
2D Design
An investigation in visual perception of two dimensional media. Various color theories and techniques explored for personal development of form and content.
3D Design
Design as it applies to 3-dimensional forms. Skill in handling tools and various sculptural materials is stressed, as is the interrelationship with 2-dimensional design.
Graphic Delineation
Basic course in graphic and instrument drawing techniques. Lettering and graphic presentation, free hand and instrument studies in orthographic, isometric and perspective projections.
Color
Intensive study of the action and interaction of color through practice, as opposed to theory. A sequence of interrelated problems develops an awareness of the relativity of color, as well as a process of thought about color and, by extension, about art and its perception.
Photography
Experiences in the use of the camera, basic developing of black and white film, printing, enlarging, toning and experimental photography. Experimental photography as a means of visual expression. Major emphasis on creativity and design.
Computer as an Art Medium
The first-level course in computer graphics is used to generate computer art. Emphasis is placed on developing technical skills in the use of computer graphics software, with an orientation toward their application in the fine and applied arts.
Computer as an Art Medium II
Advanced paint systems. The second in a series of paint system courses. Electronic painting techniques are explored. Emphasis is placed upon investigating computer arts’ influence on and role in the art world while simultaneously developing a personal aesthetic sense.
Computer as an Art Medium III Advanced Painting
Advanced paint systems. The third in a series of paint system courses. Electronic painting techniques are explored. Emphasis is placed upon investigating computer arts’influence on and role in the art world while simultaneously developing a personal aesthetic sense.
Computer Art 4 Advanced 3D
This course covers advanced projects in 3-D computer graphics modeling and object animation. Recent technological advances and mathematical principles involved in modeling are covered. Emphasis is placed upon skill and development of visual comprehension.
Computer Animation
An introduction to 3-D Computer software and hardware systems. The fundamental knowledge obtained in this course expands upon the students’ understanding of modeling and its application to art and design.
Design Workshop I
An introduction to design basics: symbology, typography, illustration and photography. Lectures include an introduction to design, art careers, care and use of professional art materials, introduction to basic lettering, design glossary and design research. Students are made aware of and acquire experience in the profession they are entering.
Design Workshop II
The study of typography as a form of communication. Typeface style, etc., proportion and character of type. Application to books, posters, newspapers, etc. Emphasis on original ideas
Design Workshop III
This course entails an investigation of advertising design, packaging and marketing. Students select product, develop packages, promotion, execute storyboard for TV and other media.
Wood Materials I
This course introduces the student to fundamental model making processes, concentrating on their application to utilitarian design. Drawing and research of various projects with demonstrations.
Graphic Illustration
Exploration of the total process of how you draw and work from the idea to the completed project. Illustration as communication, print medium, story boarding and design.
Textile Design
An introduction to fiber media through manipulated processes of wrapping, weaving, felting, stitching, knotting, twining and surface design. Historical and contemporary approaches to both relief and three-dimensional fiber
Thesis Project I Computers
This course is intended to provide a culminating experience for the Art or Design major. Emphasis will be placed on personal philosophy in the development of visual imagery. Acomplete portfolio presentation in the studio area of specialization is required for successful completion of this course.
Thesis Project II
This course is intended to provide a culminating experience for the Art or Design major. Emphasis will be placed on personal philosophy in the development of visual imagery. Acomplete portfolio presentation in the studio area of specialization is required for successful completion of this course.