Credit Course Schedules

Students will gain a working knowledge of foundation skills and abilities in artistic visual expression. Students are introduced to drawing media and concepts. Students learn to draw perceived objects and become able to discuss the drawings meaningfully. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will further develop visual awareness and drawing skills in dry media with some wet media and in black and white with some color emphasis. Students perform object drawing, large scale drawing, media exploration, life drawing, and some portrait drawing. The human figure in well-designed compositions is emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 1510. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore two-dimensional design problems through controlled and experimental sequences of exercises in drawing, abstract black and white composition, and basic color theory and its application to design. Emphasis is placed upon developing a student?s personal appreciation and creative expression rather than professional skill. Students will learn ways of expressing themselves creatively through two-dimensional space through the exploration of visual design elements such as line, form, scale, color, texture as well as explore design principles of surface organization such as repetition, balance, rhythm, variety, and emphasis. Students will learn to mix a calibrated range of tones and colors and gain experience using value, hue and saturation with paint and collage. This course fosters the utilization of intuitive judgements of serious play. No requisites. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will experience studio activities which will help them understand and manipulate visual elements and principles while creating three-dimensional forms. Students will work in a variety of visual media with emphasis on selection of materials to promote concepts, and will experience basic fabrication techniques in the visual arts. Critical evaluation and discussion of projects is an integral part of the course. No requisites. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain a working knowledge of fundamental and advanced studio work in clay preparation, hand building, throwing, mold making, slip casting, glaze preparation, decorating techniques, and firing techniques. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will build upon previous studio course experiences in advanced studio production courses under art faculty supervision. Students who have completed the basic and intermediate (as applicable) courses in drawing, ceramics, photography, electronic arts, design or painting, may register for one, two, or three hours of credit per semester in a studio course in that medium. Students are expected to spend two hours in studio work each week for each credit hour anticipated. Studio problem courses are student initiated with each student, together with the faculty member, creating an acceptable course outline and evaluation process for the work of the semester. In some cases, a group studio problem experience may be initiated by visual arts faculty. Students achieving 12 credit hours in art studio problems must obtain permission from the arts and humanities dean to take additional coursework (for credit) in art. Prerequisite: One studio art course in the concentration area. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will build upon previous studio course experiences in advanced studio production courses under art faculty supervision. Students who have completed the basic and intermediate (as applicable) courses in drawing, ceramics, photography, electronic arts, design or painting, may register for one, two, or three hours of credit per semester in a studio course in that medium. Students are expected to spend two hours in studio work each week for each credit hour anticipated. Studio problem courses are student initiated with each student, together with the faculty member, creating an acceptable course outline and evaluation process for the work of the semester. In some cases, a group studio problem experience may be initiated by visual arts faculty. Students achieving 12 credit hours in art studio problems must obtain permission from the arts and humanities dean to take additional coursework (for credit) in art. Prerequisite: One studio art course in the concentration area. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will build upon previous studio course experiences in advanced studio production courses under art faculty supervision. Students who have completed the basic and intermediate (as applicable) courses in drawing, ceramics, photography, electronic arts, design or painting, may register for one, two, or three hours of credit per semester in a studio course in that medium. Students are expected to spend two hours in studio work each week for each credit hour anticipated. Studio problem courses are student initiated with each student, together with the faculty member, creating an acceptable course outline and evaluation process for the work of the semester. In some cases, a group studio problem experience may be initiated by visual arts faculty. Students achieving 12 credit hours in art studio problems must obtain permission from the arts and humanities dean to take additional coursework (for credit) in art. Prerequisite: One studio art course in the concentration area. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will build upon previous studio course experiences in advanced studio production courses under art faculty supervision. Students who have completed the basic and intermediate (as applicable) courses in drawing, ceramics, photography, electronic arts, design or painting, may register for one, two, or three hours of credit per semester in a studio course in that medium. Students are expected to spend two hours in studio work each week for each credit hour anticipated. Studio problem courses are student initiated with each student, together with the faculty member, creating an acceptable course outline and evaluation process for the work of the semester. In some cases, a group studio problem experience may be initiated by visual arts faculty. Students achieving 12 credit hours in art studio problems must obtain permission from the arts and humanities dean to take additional coursework (for credit) in art. Prerequisite: One studio art course in the concentration area. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to graphic design concepts and skills as a form of visual communication. Fundamentals of language and principles of graphic design structure with an emphasis on media for development of ideas and imagery. Students will research, create thumbnails, refine sketches, and work up visual solutions, integrating these components into their design projects. Students focus on the details of page composition and the relationship of space to clarity, legibility and aesthetics. No requisite. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Expanding on visual communication processes covered in Graphic Design I, students develop concepts and create word/image relationships in a variety of formats. History of graphic design and exploration of current design trends are further explored. Students will consider the role of the audience and diverse perspectives. Integration of digital and traditional studio techniques are encouraged. Prerequisite: ART 1730. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students receive on-the-job experience consisting of between 45 and 135 hours of supervised activity in a local business or industry. Students work in conjunction with a faculty mentor and a supervisor at the job site. All guidelines in the original college internship policy will be followed. Prerequisite: completion of at least 12 college-level credits with a GPA of 2.0 or better. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students receive on-the-job experience consisting of between 45 and 135 hours of supervised activity in a local business or industry. Students work in conjunction with a faculty mentor and a supervisor at the job site. All guidelines in the original college internship policy will be followed. Prerequisite: completion of at least 12 college-level credits with a GPA of 2.0 or better. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students receive on-the-job experience consisting of between 45 and 135 hours of supervised activity in a local business or industry. Students work in conjunction with a faculty mentor and a supervisor at the job site. All guidelines in the original college internship policy will be followed. Prerequisite: completion of at least 12 college-level credits with a GPA of 2.0 or better. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students receive on-the-job experience consisting of between 45 and 135 hours of supervised activity in a local business or industry. Students work in conjunction with a faculty mentor and a supervisor at the job site. All guidelines in the original college internship policy will be followed. Prerequisite: completion of at least 12 college-level credits with a GPA of 2.0 or better. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will create paintings in a variety of media and concepts as well as gain understanding of the potential of a visual creator. Students work in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oil on paper supports and are required to produce a portfolio of paintings with evaluation based on technical growth and exploration of visual ideas. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART 1510 or ART 1530. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will continue Painting I experience with emphasis on individual exploration and ideas as well as different painting techniques. Technical approaches are discussed, but the course focus is on the student developing their own images in a personal, distinctive, and effective way. Prerequisite: ART 2510. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to concepts and basic principles of designing in time and develop an awareness of time-based problems with a sensitivity to the tools of time-based media, including video editing software. Projects explore contemporary practices in photography, video, media literacy, and socially engaged art. Prerequisite/Corerequisite: ART 1670, ART 2550, or CMM 1710. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore the historical, formal and conceptual aspects of photography and develop ideas and images through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, reading and writing assignments, projects and critiques. This studio art course will emphasize the philosophical and technical relationship between the camera and the computer while introducing film photography. The darkroom, film and digital cameras, scanners, image processing software and digital printers will be used to create expressive work. Prerequisite: ART 1670. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will demonstrate further development of skills with potter's wheel, hand building methods, glazing, decoration techniques, and kiln operations. Wheel throwing and pottery skill development will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: ART 1590. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus