Art Major Courses
Art Fundamentals
Introduction to the visual arts through careful observation, discussion and analysis students interpret significant works of art. Prerequisite to all upper level art classes.
Art History I
Surveys visual arts from the Paleolithic Era through the European Proto-Renaissance. Practice of formalist and contextualist analysis by interpreting visual art from personal, historic and cultural/global perspectives.
Art History II
Surveys visual arts from the European Renaissance to the Post-Modern Era. Practice of various forms of analysis by interpreting theories, schools, styles, Modernist and Post-Modern approaches.
Drawing & Composition I
Intermediate level drawing course. Covers drawing by observation and instution, expression through a variey of media and study of composition. Preparation of drawing portfolio required.
Design I
Applies basic design concepts such as line, shape and color, acted on by principles such as harmony and contrast. Knowledge of psychology/perception, mechanical drawing and/or commercial art helpful.
Design II
Study of three-dimensional design concepts. Form and space created and acted on by using a variety of media such as paper, wood and clay to produce three-dimensional designs. Spans industrial and environmental design to sculpture in the fine arts tradition.
Art Comprehensive
Preparation of a portfolio(s) and/or exhibition of senior art students' works. Complete major works of art that represent particular focus in art. Secondary Art Methods and Studio Arts majors prepare a resource file and lesson plans, as well as exemplars for teaching art.
Additional Courses for Drawing/Painting/Design Emphasis
Painting I
Intermediate level painting course. Covers painting techniques using traditional media, such as watercolor, oil, tempera and acrylic. Develops expression of ideas, painting skills, studio discipline, and understanding of historic styles.
One of the following, depending on emphasis:
- Graphic Art
- Drawing & Composition II
- Painting I
7-12 semester credit hours of advanced studio courses and/or internship.
Additional Courses for Sculpture/Crafts/Design Emphasis
Ceramics I
Introduces working with clay through practice of wheel thrown and hand-building techniques to make vessels and sculpture. Introduces glazing and firing techniques.
Ceramics II
Intermediate level studio pottery course. Maintenance of studio space and production of works as part of a series or sequence as well as exploration of a variety of glazing and firing techniques.
7-12 semester credit hours of advanced studio courses and/or internship.
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