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.

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, structure, and sculpture. Create works of art using various sculptural 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.

Introduces basic skills, drawing tools, materials, techniques, elements of composition; line, gesture, color and value. Projects will involve observational drawing of figure, still life and landscape images. Assignments include drawing, assigned readings, term papers and group critiques of drawing projects. Historical 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, lectures, 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, lectures, discussions, 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, lectures, papers and exams.

Introduction to the use of digital graphics programs. Photo manipulation, illustration, and compositing techniques will be explored. Design principles and creative composition will be emphasized. Historical and contemporary issues related to graphic design aesthetics will be considered.

Continue exploring the processes of digital graphics programs. More advanced aspects of image compositing, bit mapping, layering, and using channels in Photoshop. More advanced aspects of vector graphics creation and document creation in Illustrator and InDesign. Creative problem solving, design applications and contemporary issues will be explored. Historical reference and current trends in digital media will continue to be examined.

Advanced use of multi-digital formats to create images, compositions and documents. Develop a design portfolio. Design principles, creative problem solving, historical and contemporary issues in graphics and aesthetics will be analyzed.

Develop drawing skills, tools, materials, techniques, elements of composition; line, gesture, and value. Direct observation of reality in relation to volume and form drawn onto a two-dimensional plane with a focus on the human form. 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 research the history of 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 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. Variable Credit: 2-6 credits. Required: Student Petition.

Introduces basic painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, color, gesture, and value. Projects will involve observational painting with a focus on Still Life and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Assignments include painting, drawing, assigned readings and group critiques of painting projects.

Introduces basic painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, color, gesture, and value. Direct observation of reality in relation to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane with a focus on the human form. Assignments include painting, readings and critique of projects.

Introduces basic painting tools, materials, techniques, and elements of composition, color, gesture, and value. Projects will involve observational painting with a focus on landscape and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Assignments include painting, drawing, assigned readings and group critiques of painting projects.

Utilizes intermediate painting concepts, materials and techniques, with emphasis on composition, color, gesture, and value. Projects will involve observational painting with a focus on Still Life and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Assignments include paintings, readings, and critique of projects.

Utilizes intermediate painting concepts, materials and techniques with emphasis on composition, color, gesture and value. Projects will involve observational painting with a focus on the human form and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Assignments include paintings, readings, and critique of projects.

Utilizes intermediate painting concepts, materials and techniques with emphasis on composition, color, gesture and value. Projects will involve observational painting with a focus on landscape and its relationship to volume and form on a two-dimensional plane. Assignments include painting, drawing, assigned readings and group critiques of painting projects.

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 in traditional and contemporary techniques and concepts. Use of clay, armatures, combining mediums, flexible molds and other sculpture media will be explored. Concepts of aesthetics in formal composition will be explored through projects, lectures, and critiques. 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.

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.