Course Listings - Spring 2003

ART 101A - Studio Foundations: Two-Dimensional Design - Charney - Koch Hall
Required for all art majors. Should be taken freshman year. Course will deal with the underlying principles basic to all visual experience. The course will contain, but not be limited to, color theory, line, shape, visual perception and the nature of creativity. This is a studio course that includes lectures on basic theory and production assignments that coincide with text material. The course does not have a prerequisite. Open to non-art majors. Course meets general education requirement in fine, performing and literary arts. TEXT: Lauer, Design Basics

ART 103A - Studio Foundations: Three-Dimensional Design - Dooley - Koch Hall
Required for all studio art majors. An exploration of the formal use of space as it is applied to three-dimensional form. The student will be introduced to the elements of height, width, depth, volume and form. Project research will be in the realm of non-objectivity, abstraction and reality. Particular attention will be given to the techniques of drawing, model making and presentation of a final solution. Emphasis will be placed on creative thinking and problem solving in the context of small-scale and larger projects. Course does not have a prerequisite, and is open to non-art majors. TEXT: Zelanski, Shaping Space

ART 120 - History of Art II - Morris - Koch Hall
Art 120 offers a selective chronological survey of the arts of the Western world from the Renaissance through the Modern period. This course traces the development of the pictorial traditions of the West, by concentrating on the major artists and movements, beginning with the resurgence of classical antiquity in the Italian Renaissance, and culminating with the break from that tradition and the radical innovations of the 20th century. The art of this period will be discussed in relation to historical circumstances and the original context of the work. Classes will consist mainly of slide lectures, and grades will be based on tests, participation and other required assignments. TEXT: To be announced

ART 121A - Basic Drawing - Mann - Koch Hall
Part of the first-year foundations sequence. This course introduces the basic disciplines of drawing: line, value, composition, etc. Special emphasis on drawing as a tool for gathering ideas. This course is required for all studio art majors, but is open to non-art majors. TEXT: Enstice, Drawing: Space, Form & Expression

ART 131 - Introduction to Painting - Charney - Koch Hall
A survey of a variety of painting techniques and visual issues. Emphasis is placed on creative expression and exploration with several painting styles and historical approaches to picture making. Students will also learn about general historical contexts of painting from ancient through contemporary applications. TEXT: Art in America (subscription)

ART 151 - Introduction to Printmaking - Salzman - Koch Hall
A survey course in printmaking techniques designed to expose students to the possibilities of artistic expression through traditional, as well as recently developed, approaches to printing. Open to non-art majors fulfilling the "A" requirement of general education. No prerequisites. NO TEXT

ART 221 - Drawing I - Mann - Koch Hall
Drawing I focuses on developing drawing techniques gained from accomplishments acquired in Basic Drawing. This course addresses creative problem solving with emphasis on the figure, as well as narrative interpretation, landscape and nature studies. Problem analysis, visual research, media exploration and personal stylistic growth are vital components to this course. There will be a fee for this course. Prerequisite: Basic Drawing. TEXT: To be announced

ART 241A - Introduction to Photography - Salzman - Koch Hall
This course is designed as an introduction to the theory and practice of black and white photography. Equal emphasis will be given to camera techniques and darkroom procedures. The course will be structured around a series of weekly photographic assignments. The student's grade will be based on assignments, a final examination and a portfolio of photographs presented at the end of the term. Appropriate cameras may be rented from the Department for the semester. There is a lab fee that covers the cost of the chemicals, film and one box of paper, which are provided by the Department. NO TEXT

ART 265A - Silver Jewelry I - Charney - Koch Hall
This course will be devoted to designing and fabricating silver jewelry. Simple cutting and forming of silver, plus the use of centrifugal casting will be introduced. Strong emphasis will be placed upon creative designing for the various techniques which will be used. It should be noted that this course will involve a certain amount of expense to the student due to the cost of the materials which must be purchased. There will be a lab fee and additional materials costs charged for course expenses. Silver Jewelry is a studio course, meeting three hours per day, two days per week. Work outside of the actual class period will be necessary and expected. TEXT: Von Neumann, Design and Creation of Jewelry

ART 280C - Topics: Art History of East Asia - Chen - Koch Hall
An overview of art history from the Upper Paleolithic Period (ca. 10,000 BC) to the 20th century in East Asia, with a focus on China, Korea and Japan. Developments of arts in East Asia will be examined within both the contemporary and historical contexts. Contemporary approaches to art history in East Asia will be introduced through case studies. There are no prerequisites for this course, and it is open to non-art majors. TEXT: To be announced.

ART 285 - Handbuilt Ceramics I - Dooley- Koch Hall
This is a specialized course devoted to clay construction without the potter's wheel. Major direction will be slab and coil building, but other methods will be explored. It should be noted that this course requires extensive work beyond the regular class period, and no student should register for the class unless s/he has the time available for outside work. Open to non-art majors. Materials fee charged to cover glaze costs; students to purchase clay as needed. SUGGESTED TEXTS: Peterson, Craft and Art of Clay Speight, Hands in Clay

ART 292A - Ceramics I - Dooley - Koch Hall
In Ceramics 292A emphasis is placed upon the use of the potter's wheel. Throughout the term there will be lectures dealing with materials, decorative techniques, glazing and firing techniques. It should be noted that this course requires extensive work beyond the regular class period, and no student should register for the class unless s/he has the time available for outside work. There will be a materials fee for this course to cover glaze and firing costs; each student will be responsible for the purchase of clay throughout the term. Open to non-art majors. SUGGESTED TEXTS: Peterson, Craft and Art of Clay Speight, Hands in Clay

ART 490 - Independent Study - TBA

ART 491 - Internship - TBA

ART 497 - Art History Senior Thesis - Morris - Koch Hall
A supervised independent study in which the student will be expected to produce a twenty- to thirty-page paper on an approved Art History topic. Because advancement in the field of Art History relies heavily on research and publications, this paper should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct in-depth research and to produce a writing sample suitable for entry into graduate school or a position in the field. Students will be expected to meet with the professor at regular intervals, so that the professor may determine the rate of progress and offer guidance and support. Required for all senior art majors concentrating in art history.

ART 498 - Senior Studio Thesis Seminar - Salzman - Koch Hall
A two-semester seminar course designed to assist art students in the development and execution of a senior project as well as preparation for life in the arts after college. The first semester will focus on the skills necessary to put together a cohesive self-promotion package and resume. The second semester will focus on the development and exhibition of a Senior Studio Thesis Seminar project. Required for all senior studio art majors. TEXT: Lazzari, Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist