Course Listings - Spring 2004

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 120H - History of Art II
Morris
Koch Hall

Art 120H 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 131A - 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 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. Emphasis will be given to expression, creative exploration and use of the medium, as well as camera techniques and darkroom procedures. The course will be structured around a series of photographic assignments. The student's grade will be based on assignments, a mid-term 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 245A - Computer Imaging I
Salzman
Koch Hall

This course is an introduction to the MacIntosh computer as an artistic medium. Various software programs will be introduced, with the main software being SuperPaint 3.5, Photoshop and Painter. This course is open to non-art majors, with preference given to students who are familiar with the software used in this course and the MacIntosh computer. Permission of the instructor is required.
Prerequisite: Art 101 or 121.
NO TEXT

ART 251A - Lithography
Salzman
Koch Hall

Lithography is a printmaking process by which a drawing or photographic image is printed to paper via a press, either from a stone or an aluminum plate. We will explore several ways of accomplishing this task using traditional techniques, as well as techniques recently made available through modern technology and the commercial industry.
No required text.
SUGGESTED TEXT: Grabowski, Printshop Handbook

ART 285A - 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 331 - Painting II
Charney
Koch Hall

This course will build upon the foundations of Painting I and involves the continuation of oil paint as the primary medium. Students will develop a deeper understanding of paint as an expressive tool, and will also be expected to develop their own stylistic direction as they solve various creative problems. Students are expected to be able to build a logical representation of various subjects that include the human figure, still life and landscape. In addition to specific subject areas, students will also refine craftsmanship issues that include large-scale canvasses, multi-panel imagery, and explore various other non-traditional support systems. Students will further develop their conceptual understanding of painting through the creation and discussion of visual issues relevant to the contemporary art world.
Prerequisite: Painting I
TEXT: Art in America (subscription)

ART 340H - Modern Art
Morris
Koch Hall

An investigation into the art and architecture from the end of the 19th century (c. 1890) through the contemporary period, primarily in Western Europe and America. The art historical movements will be studied roughly chronologically along with the stylistic characteristics, artists and architects which embody these movements.
TEXT: To be announced.

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