History of visual arts and artists, periods, societies, cultures; design and composition; media, materials and techniques.

History of painting, sculpture, architecture and minor arts of the Western world from prehistory to Renaissance; the relationship between art, artists, and developing society in Western civilization.

Continuation of ART 105. History of painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts of Western civilization from Renaissance to Twentieth Century.

Foundation for drawing and the elements of art and principles design used to analyze and interpret works of art. Drawing methods, materials, various black and white media and techniques are covered. Designed for students who are not majoring in Fine Arts and emphasized exploration and expression.

This course provides the foundation for observational drawing and the basic elements of art and design. Emphasis will be placed on value, form, line, composition and perspective. Various black and white media and techniques will be introduced.

Continuation of ART 111 stressing expressive drawing in both color and black and white media. (6 studio hours per week)

Manipulation of picture plane; abstract elements of line, shape, form, texture, value, space and color. (6 studio hours per week). (on demand)

Continuation of ART 121, introducing three dimensional arts concerns using wire, plaster, wood, clay, cardboard and metals to investigate functional and sculptural problems.

Introduction to materials and techniques used in watercolor; composition, color theory, and personal expression. (6 studio hours per week)

Procedures, techniques, and concepts of painting and color theory; use of oils or acrylics. (6 studio hours per week)

Continuation of major painting. Ideas, craftsmanship, and personal expression using either oils or acrylics. (6 studio hours per week) Can be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours over two semesters.

Continuation of ART 112; emphasis on in-depth exploration of media, and personal expression. (6 studio hours per week)

Human anatomy, foreshortening, light and shading, form and expression. 6 studio hours per week. Offered on demand.

Introductory printmaking using planographic, relief, stencil, and intaglio to execute original prints; print and paper aesthetics; printmaking ethics. (6 studio hours per week)

Continuation of ART 230. Exploration, craftsmanship and personal expression in one of four print media. (6 studio hours per week)

Techniques of hand building, clay and glaze formulation, and electric kiln use; introduction to throwing on potter's wheel. (6 studio hours per week)

Introduces students to the world of ceramics through the study of its history, materials, equipment, techniques, methods and hands-on application.

Sculpturing in wood; direct carving, assemblage, lamination, wood bending, joints, and finishes. (6 studio hours per week)

Basic welding and cutting techniques in the creation of welded steel sculptures using stock steel and found steel objects.

Cooperative work experience placements must be approved by the academic division.

Builds on the skills and techniques developed in Painting 2. Emphasis is placed on the creation of a body of work through exploration, contemporary media, and individual voice.

Experience in two and three-dimensional media employed in public school (K-6), and background in Discipline-Based Art Education (curriculum content, visual learning development, art classroom management, evaluation procedures, and art education philosophy). (Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education)

Continuation of ART 112; emphasis on in depth exploration of media and personal expression.

Continuation of ART 230. Exploration, craftsmanship and personal expression in one of four print media.

Continuation of Ceramics 2. Students use skills learned in previous semesters to create a body of well crafted function pottery.

Continuation of ART 251. Students will use steel found objects to fabricate free standing sculptures using a flux core MIG welder.

Explores the various artistic movements from 1945 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on critical theory, historical context and familiarity with images and artists.