Course Descriptions in Art.
3 Semester Hours
A course in design which includes the elements of form, color, line, texture, space.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: AR 218 and AR 103 or permission of instructor.
A studio art course concerned with the basic principles, tools, and materials involved in three dimensional design.
3 Semester Hours
Demonstrates the significance of art in everyday life through study of the works of various artists.
3 Semester Hours
Explores the materials and techniques for drawing, painting, block painting, collage and general design, emphasizing their use in the elementary classroom.
1 Semester Hour
This course is a general introduction to 35mm photography. It is presumed that the student has no previous experience in photography and covers the basic skills necessary to take effective photographs in black and white or color (prints or slides). This course concentrates on operating the camera, basic lighting techniques, selecting film, selecting and using lenses and filters, flash techniques, how to determine exposure, and good photographic composition. Because photography depends on the photographer’s perception and style, this course encourages students to seek out subjects which interest them and try to communicate their thoughts and/or feelings to others via 35mm film.
2-3 Semester Hours
Introduces the methods of forming hand-building pottery, applying surface decorations, mixing glazes and clay bodies, stacking and firing the kiln, and exploring design possibilities.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: AR 150 or permission of instructor.
Presents the techniques of throwing basic pottery forms on the wheel, the cylinder, open forms, wasted forms, etc., and emphasizes the development of skills in throwing and trimming pottery, mixing glazes and clay bodies, decorating and firing pottery.
3 Semester Hours Presents instruction and practice in the preparation of painting surfaces, exploration of compositional problems and painting techniques, and the framing of the painting. Includes the opportunity for exhibitions and critiques.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: AR 200 or permission of instructor.
Continuation of the basic painting concepts in AR 200 with emphasis on personal development and individualized style through advanced composition problems.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: AR 217 or permission of instructor.
A studio course introducing basic tools, materials, and techniques used in watercolor painting.
3 Semester Hours
Introductory course in the imaginative use of tools and materials common to graphic expression--charcoal, conte crayon, pencil, pen and ink, and brush--with emphasis on the development of fundamental knowledge and skills in creative drawing.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: AR 217 or permission of instructor.
Continuation of the basic concepts offered in AR 217 with added emphasis on the complexities of architectonic forms and perspective, the structure of natural forms, and further study of the nature and use of drawing materials and tools.
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Division Chair.
Presents courses in Art which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in the area related to Art.