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Course Descriptions

ART 101: Drawing
Goal: To develop competence and confidence in the ability to draw. To organize perceptions in a logical and analytical manner. To explore a variety of media and paper surfaces.
Content: The elements, materials, and aesthetics of drawing.
Taught: Fall, Spring.
Gen. Ed. Category: Artistic expression.
Credit: 3 hours.

ART 106: Understanding Images
Goal:
An introduction to two-dimensional design used to provide a formal structure for the study of visual images. Students will learn the use of visual elements (line, shape form, texture, value, color, pattern) and principles (composition, unity, variety, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, motion, etc.) in an analytical study of images from art and culture.
Content: Works of art will be formally analyzed. Visual meaning in images will be evaluated by studying the artist’s intentions and stylistic execution.
Taught: Annually.
Gen. Ed. Category: Critical thinking.
Credit: 3 hours.

ART 201: Figure Drawing
Goal: To give the student a complete understanding of the human form, in terms of drawing accuracy, structure, and form.
Content: Basic experiences in drawing the figure, beginning with the understanding of gesture and progressing through the development of the human form in space.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: ART 101.
Credit: 3 hours.

ART 221: Painting
Goal: To introduce the painting process and the concepts of value, color, and paint surface. To incorporate all aspects of visual thought and technique in producing compositions. To express oneself in terms of paint and color.
Content: An introduction to the materials and techniques of painting; the application of contemporary thought and personal experiences to the process of painting. Students work on exercises and finished works in oil paint and oil pastel.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: ART 101 or permission of instructor.
Gen. Ed. Category: Artistic expression.
Credit: 3 hours.

ART 300: Intermediate Drawing
Goal: To allow students to further develop their skills in drawing with a concentration on the use of color and a variety of media.
Content: Students will be introduced to techniques and media beyond those of introductory drawing with an emphasis on experimentation.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisites: ART 101.
Credit: 3 hours.

ART 350: Intermediate Painting
Goal: To allow for personal growth and advanced work in painting. To develop expressive content and to improve technical ability.
Content: The student will work with the instructor to develop personal goals for achievement. The student will focus on experimentation with various media. The student will work under the guidance of the instructor and meet regularly to assess progress, concepts and strategies. Group critiques will be held.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: ART 101.
Credit: 3 hours.

ART 400: Advanced Drawing
Goal: To allow for personal growth and advanced work in drawing. To develop expressive content and to improve technical ability.
Content: The student will work with the instructor to develop personal goals for achievement. The student will focus on content development through one medium. The student will work under the guidance of the instructor and meet regularly to assess progress, concepts, and strategies. Group critiques will be held.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: ART 101, 300.
Credit: 3 hours.

ART 408: Senior Studio Seminar
Goal: to enable the student to complete her A.B. degree senior art exhibition and to develop the skill and knowledge of discussing and analyzing works of art through the writing component.
Content: Seminar for the A.B. degree candidate in the studio arts. Emphasis will be on the development of the student’s senior art exhibition with a writing component.
Taught: Spring.
Prerequisites: Senior standing. Candidate for A. B. degree.
Credit: 3 hours; S-course.

ART 450: Advanced Painting
Goal: To allow for personal growth and advanced work in painting. To develop expressive content and to improve technical ability.
Content: The student will work with the instructor to develop personal goals for achievement. The student will focus on content development through one medium. The student will work under the guidance of the instructor and meet regularly to assess progress, concepts and strategies. Group critiques will be held.
Taught: Annually.
Prerequisite: ART 350.
Credit: 3 hours.

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