Art (ART)

Various topics will introduce techniques in: construction, forming, fabrication, soldering, inlay, etching, mold making, casting, stone setting, chain making and silversmithing. Students will be encouraged to create and design their own jewelry with both meaning and function. Historical and contemporary issues surrounding jewelry and body adornment will be presented and discussed during the course. May be repeated for up to 3 credits.

Various topics will introduce techniques in clay construction, kiln construction, firing methods, glazing and/or ceramic methods. Students will create and fire work using clay and/or clay materials. Historical and contemporary ideas related to ceramics may be presented and discussed.

Discover the fundamentals of thinking about and creating art through readings, class discussions, and gallery/museum tours. This course will examine art, architecture and design from the ancient period through the contemporary moment. The course also considers connections and relationships in art-making, history and culture.

This course acquaints students with the vocabulary of composition and the elements and principles of design and color theory. Students focus on the development of creative compositions and analytical skills through projects and critiques and examine historical and contemporary issues and ideas related to visual composition.

Examine the elements of form, space, and structure. Create works of art using various processes. Examine historical and contemporary issues and ideas relating to sculpture and 3-dimensional design.

This course introduces students to working with time as a medium, concept, and process. Introduces the strategies, practices, and history of the time-based art including storytelling, performance, body art, animation, video, and sound. Students develop abilities in producing, documenting, and presenting these works.

Have a great idea, want to further explore your ideas and creativity? Experience the process of generating ideas and developing creative problem-solving strategies. This course includes experimentation, collaboration, non-traditional methods and psychological aspects of creating and synthesizing ideas. This course is not just for artists, it is for everyone who wants to develop an idea.

An introductory course exploring digital systems used by artists and designers to create, see, process and communicate in a quickly changing world. Students will use phone and computer technologies to research ideas and create work related to the self, the world, spaces and places. They will also use technology to develop a personal aesthetic and art practice. Digital experience related to art practice and the world around us will be considered. Projects and critiques will introduce students to cultural themes and principles of design.

This course introduces students to basic skills, drawing tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition; line, shape, and value. Projects will involve observational drawings of still lifes, landscapes, and the figural form. Assignments include drawings, assigned readings, video clips, and group critiques. Historical and contemporary issues of drawing will be examined.

Introduction to basic camera operation and basic darkroom processes in developing and printing film. Elements of composition, content, and historical reference will be explored.

This course is the second of a sequence of three darkroom photography courses. This course explores camera operation and darkroom processes in developing and printing film. Photography II explores the photo processes and elements of composition, content, and historical/contemporary references at an intermediate level.

Introduction to the fundamental goals and methodology of managing a visual arts gallery. This course examines issues of contemporary art while providing practical experience in curating, preparation and installation of exhibitions, fund raising, grant writing, public relations and related gallery objectives.

Examines art, cultures, and history from the Paleolithic era through the early Medieval eras. This is a broad overview of art history that promotes an understanding of art and its history through readings, discussion, papers and exams.

Examines art, culture, and history from the Romanesque through the Baroque periods in art. This is a broad overview of art history that promotes an understanding of art and its history through readings, discussion, papers and exams.

Examines art, culture, and history from the Enlightenment through the current century. This is a broad overview of art history that promotes an understanding of art and its history through readings, discussion, papers and exams.

Develop drawing skills, tools, materials, techniques, elements of composition; line, gesture, and value. Students work from direct observation and description of the figure (clothed and nude) describing volume and form on the two-dimensional plane. Assignments include drawing, assigned readings and group critiques of drawing projects.

Introduces basic drawing skills, drawing tools, materials, techniques, elements of composition; line, gesture, color and value. Projects will involve drawing with a focus on sequential imagery, comics and graphic style. Assignments include drawing, assigned readings and group critiques of drawing projects. This course emphasizes composition, expression and text-related imagery.

This course continues creative exploration of digital systems that are used by artists and designers to create, see, process, and communicate in a quickly changing world. Students will expand their use of phone and computer technologies to research specific topics and create work-related that considers the self, the world, spaces, and places. They will also use various technologies (i.e., UnReal, Adobe Creative Suite) to develop work related to specific themes. Digital experience related to art practice and the world around us will also be considered. Projects and critiques will engage students with cultural themes and design concepts.

This course is a broad general introduction to fundamental ceramic skills and clay experience to foster artistic growth. Students explore different methods of working with clay, including pinching, coiling, slab construction, and throwing on the wheel and are introduced to glazing and firing methods. Students research the history of ceramics and its connection to culture and society.

This course is a hand-building focused introduction to fundamental ceramic skills and clay experience to foster artistic growth. Students explore different methods of working with clay, including pinching, coiling, and slab construction and are introduced to glazing and firing methods. Students research the history of ceramics and its connection to culture and society.

This course is an introduction to ceramic wheel-throwing methods through the creation of functional and artistic forms to develop fundamental skills and clay experience and foster artistic growth. Students are introduced to glazing and firing methods. Students research the history of ceramics and its connection to culture and society.

In this course, students further develop ceramic skills and clay experience to foster artistic growth. Students explore and develop different methods of working with clay, including pinching, coiling, slab construction, and throwing on the wheel and refine glazing and firing methods. Students research the history of ceramics and its connection to culture and society.

This course continues the development of ceramic hand-building methods through the creation of functional and artistic forms to develop skills and clay experience and foster artistic growth. Students explore glazing and firing methods. Students research the history of ceramics and its connection to culture and society.

This course continues the development of ceramic wheel-throwing methods through the creation of functional and artistic forms to develop skills and clay experience and foster artistic growth. Students explore glazing and firing methods. Students also examine the history of wheel thrown ceramics and its connection to culture and society.

This course examines basic techniques in metalsmithing and jewelry-making. Students will learn basic techniques and processes of metalsmithing such as sawing, cold connection, soldering, metal inlay, fabrication, forming, surface treatments and casting. The focus of this class will be placed on creating forms for body adornment. Critiques, discussions and presentations are included in this course.

This course continues the study of applied design principles in metalsmithing and jewelry-making, with an emphasis on creating original designs. Students will learn more advanced technical processes and engage in discussions about the relationship between jewelry/art metal and different fields. Students who aspire to pursue a career in the jewelry and metalsmithing trades will receive practical guidelines to help them achieve their goals.

This course is the third of a sequence of three darkroom photography courses. This course explores camera operation and darkroom processes in developing and printing film. Photography III explores the photo processes and elements of composition, content, and historical/ contemporary references at an advanced level.

Introduces concepts, techniques, practices, aesthetics and ethics of photographic imaging and image-making with digital technology. Students will use imaging software.

Cooperative work experience. Provides students with on-the-job work experience in the field of art. Required: Student Petition.

Introduces basic painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, color, value, and space. Projects involve observational painting with a focus on Still Life and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Course includes painting, readings and group critiques.

Introduces basic painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, gesture, value, color and space. Students work from direct observation and description of the figure (clothed and nude) describing volume and form on the two-dimensional plane. Course includes painting, readings and group critiques.

Introduces basic painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, color, value and space. Projects involve observational painting with a focus on landscape and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Course includes painting, readings and group critiques.

Learn intermediate painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, color, value and space. Projects involve observational painting with a focus on Still Life and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Course includes painting, readings and group critiques.

Learn intermediate painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, gesture, value, color and space. Students work from direct observation and description of the figure (clothed and nude) describing volume and form on the two-dimensional plane. Course includes painting, readings and group critiques.

Learn intermediate painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, color, value and space. Projects involve observational painting with a focus on landscape and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Course includes painting, readings and group critiques.

Introduction to the processes and concepts of sculpture; the elements of form and space will be explored. Clay, plaster, mold making, carving, and assemblage will be introduced. Reference to historical and aesthetic content will be presented.

Explores the human form using traditional and contemporary sculpture techniques and concepts. Use of clay, armatures and other sculpture media will be explored. Sculptural design, concepts and craftsmanship will be explored through projects, lectures, and critiques. Students will work from direct observation and source materials (nude and abstract). The human figure and other life forms in the history of sculpture will be examined.

The processes and concepts of sculpture including the elements of form, space and visual communication will be examined with emphasis on current issues. Use of clay and plaster in relation to metal sculpture. Welding, casting, and assemblage will be explored. Historical and contemporary ideas and aesthetic content will be examined.

Explores the basic techniques and uses of watercolor, gouache, and other water-based media with attention to the unique characteristics of water media. Collage, abstraction and mixed media may be included as well as work with water-soluble pencils and crayons. Lectures on historic uses of these media and discussions as well as experiments with the aesthetic possibilities for layering, transparencies and presentation.

Professional practices relevant to emerging artists' careers. Format includes resume and portfolio preparation, developing resources and community connections, gaining exposure and representation for artwork, creating publicity, basic marketing and exhibition strategies, presenting and exhibiting work, business concerns, art market dynamics, guest lecturers and visiting artists, methods of art collecting with additional field trips to local galleries and professional artist studios.