Art

As an introduction to the visual arts, the course will be conducted through formal analysis and historical placement. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the development of the visual arts via a survey of its evolution over time, its fundamentals, nature, and influences. Art period covered from Prehistoric Art to the 15th Century Pre-Renaissance.

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the development of the visual arts via a survey of its evolution over time, its fundamentals, nature, and influences. The course will be conducted through formal analysis and historical placement. Art period covered from 15th Century Pre-Renaissance to Modern Art.

An introduction to basic drawing media and methods consisting of the study of the Masters’ drawings, drawing from observation, and abstraction.

An introduction to basic painting media and methods consisting of the study of color theory, composition, and technique. Subjects covered include landscape, still-life, the figure, and abstraction..

Directed study with an introduction to various media as well as an introduction to figurative drawing.

Intermediate problems in painting with an emphasis on the exploration of media as well as an introduction to figurative painting.

Advanced problems in printmaking, with an emphasis on developing individual concepts and exploring complex and experimental methods.

Advanced problems in printmaking, with an emphasis on developing individual concepts and exploring complex and experimental methods.

Advanced problems in clay arts and ceramics, with an emphasis on the realization and production of a personal oeuvre and the exploration of complex and experimental techniques. The chemistry of glazes, clay bodies, and a variety of firing techniques will also be covered.

Advanced problems in clay arts and ceramics, with an emphasis on the realization and production of a personal oeuvre and the exploration of complex and experimental techniques. The chemistry of glazes, clay bodies, and a variety of firing techniques will also be covered.

Drawing for the advanced student with an emphasis on developing individual concepts and techniques. Written artist statement, biography, and exhibit required.

Drawing for the advanced student with an emphasis on developing individual concepts and techniques. Written artist statement, biography, and exhibit required.

Painting for the advanced student with an emphasis on individual concepts and techniques. Written artist statement, biography, and exhibit required.

Painting for the advanced student with an emphasis on individual concepts and techniques. Written artist statement, biography, and exhibit required.

Research, New, Experimental, or Collaborative Art Forms, Study Abroad, or topics that are not covered by the regular curriculum offered by the Art program. Proposals for Special Studies require the prior approval of the faculty member supervising the course and the Dean of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences. Additional costs may apply when studies involve travel or off-campus settings. This course is repeatable.

Self-directed study in a specialized area of art. Subject to rules and regulations. Proposals for Independent Study require the prior approval of the faculty member supervising the course and the Dean of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences. 

Self-directed study in a specialized area of art. Subject to rules and regulations. Proposals for Independent Study require the prior approval of the faculty member supervising the course and the Dean of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences. 

Internships are directed learning in a professional work environment or non-profits organization related to the Visual Arts field. Limited to Art majors and minors. Additional costs may apply when studies involve travel or off-campus settings. Subject to rules and regulations. Proposals for Independent Study require the prior approval of the faculty member supervising the course and the Dean of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences.