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  • 3.00 Credits

    Fulfills General Education Fine Arts requirement. Includes identification of major art forms, brief survey of art history, investigation of art criticism, introduction of various media, and identification of elements and principles of art for all on-campus courses. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate a working knowledge of the elements and principles of art and design and how these things, when combined with the unique qualities of different media, contribute to the meaning and message of art. 2. Acquire the vocabulary necessary to address issues and concepts in art using both oral and written skills. 3. Broadly define movements and periods in art history and to locate works of art within their historical and cultural contexts. 4. Differentiate between viewing a work of art emotionally and applying analytical techniques to interpret art. 5. Access, interpret, evaluate and synthesize information using multiple resources, including physical libraries, online information and art databases. 6. Explore how and why works of art can influence human experiences, making connections between art, culture and everyday life. Course fee required. FA, SP, SU
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  • 3.00 Credits

    For students with little or no prior training who wish to explore drawing. Introduces the five skills needed to draw any perceived object or person and explore design problems, including theory and skills in line, contour, shape, light and shadow, sighting angle, and proportion using pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, etc. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Draw by using various tools at an introductory level. 2. Render form through drawing light and shadow shapes. 3. Understand how to draw shapes proportionately to each other. SP
  • 3.00 Credits

    For all students interested in basic photographic technique and principles. Covers image, lighting, composition, basic camera operation and darkroom lab work. Hands-on course, allowing exploration of individual areas of interest. Requires out-of-class shooting assignments and access to non-digital SLR camera. Fulfills prerequisite for ART 2050. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Gain a useful understanding of the technical aspects of the photographic process. 2. Learn to use and be comfortable with your camera equipment. 3. Understand and apply proper exposure. 4. Learn and apply basic principles of design and composition. 5. Learn to develop B/W film and make quality prints from your processed negatives. 6. Learn how to dry mount your finished prints and present them in art show ready fashion. Course fee required. FA, SP
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fulfills Fine Art GE Requirements. Studio class for Art students and others interested in drawing. Stresses fundamentals of image-based drawing, creativity, and elements of composition, using various techniques with black and white and color media in order to develop drawing skills in preparation for further Art study. Fulfills prerequisite to Art 2110. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Produce consistently purposeful variations in line quality. 2. Demonstrate consistent accuracy in drawing perspective, shape, and value. 3. Express knowledge of basic drawing techniques and principles of composition. 4. Differentiate between accurate and inaccurate shapes both orthographically and in perspective. Course fee required. FA, SP, SU
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fulfills Fine Art GE Requirements. This class introducing students, and art students, interested in Design to the principles and elements of two-dimensional design. Both digital and analog approaches to design improves students' abilities to solve visual problems, discuss artwork, and understand design principles and elements. Introduces various artistic media, processes, artists, and art criticism. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate competency in 2D design through digital and analog conceptualization, development, and completion. 2. Evaluate and critique personal work and the work of others. 3. Demonstrate competency and quality of craftmanship, ideas, and design. Course fee required. FA, SP
  • 3.00 Credits

    Studio class for students pursuing fine art, graphic arts, interior design, computer art, photography, architecture, and other degrees, and open to other interested students. Reviews fundamental design principles and techniques, including various design methods and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of three-dimensional design projects. Stresses critical thinking, analysis, and studio exercises. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire a working knowledge of various 3-D Design methods and their relationship to the conceptualization, development and completion of various 3-dimensional design projects. 2. Analyze art forms and projects through creation and presentation methods. Course fee required. FA, SP
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fulfills Fine Art GE Requirement. An Introduction for all students to the history, mechanics, and applications of digital photography as well as basic photographic techniques and compositional skills. Course objectives will be met through a combination of lectures, viewing the work of master photographers, class assignments, in-class critiques of student work, and time spent outside of the classroom shooting as a group. Each student must have access to a digital camera with manual modes. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the visual and written discourse of photography history and practicality of digital photography and apply this to the evaluation of photographs as an art form and aesthetic sense. 2. Create digital photographs by applying the basics of digital camera operation, by using the camera as a tool for creative expression and visual thinking, and by manipulating formal elements to achieve better compositions. 3. Design exhibition-quality photographs through employment of craftsmanship, critiques, and professional presentation. Course fee required. FA, SP
  • 3.00 Credits

    This class is an introduction and exploration into the use of computers for the curation, processing, and manipulation of a photography catalog. Students will learn basic and advanced processing techniques within a non-destructive editing environment. Students will experience photographing with a composite in mind. Students will also explore a variety of client scenarios. Topics covered will also include file formats, resolution and dimensions, compression for different uses, color space and color grading, and copyright. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Catalog, tag, organize, and process the photo within a photographic catalog. 2. Plan, execute, and generate composite photographic images. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of file formats, resolution, file dimensions, color space, and color grading. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws in the field of photography. Course fee required. FA, SP
  • 3.00 Credits

    Studio class for art students, and students interested in furthering their drawing experience. Develops concepts and skills necessary for expressive drawing, including design, composition, the development of a personal mode of expression, and appreciation of master drawings and contemporary art forms. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop individual concepts and skills in choice media by creating projects related to varied subject and use of varied drawing tools. 2. Emphasize design and composition proficiency by creating individual projects in stated presentation and format. 3. Gain an appreciation of master drawings, periods and styles through artist research, execution and report. 4. State their own personal/individual style, subject and media through portfolio work for presentation, critique and final grade. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 1110 (Grade C- or higher). SP
  • 3.00 Credits

    Intermediate digital art class for BFA seeking students and others interested in concept exploration of visual art through software. Emphasizing on how to create and modify digital images and solidify understanding of design skills. Taking the information learned from foundation courses and building on concept, line, contrast, color, and value through digital media. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate how to edit and retouch photos. 2. Demonstrate how to create complex designs on the computer. 3. Demonstrate proficiency in using multiple digital tools to create artwork. 4. Critique other students art in order to gain a strong artistic vocabulary. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 1120 (Grade C- or higher). FA