ART 103A – Studio Foundations: Three-Dimensional Design
4 credit hours
Dooley – Koch Hall
No prerequisites, open to non-art majors.
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.
TEXT: Zelanski, Shaping Space
ART 120H – History of Art II
4 credit hours
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 the tradition and radical innovations of the 20 th 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: Kleiner, et al., Gardner’s Art Through the Ages
ART 121A – Basic Drawing
4 credit hours
Mann – Koch Hall
No prerequisite. This course is required for all studio art majors, but is open to non-art majors.
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.
TEXT: Enstice, Drawing: Space, Form & Expression
ART 220H-1W – Italian Renaissance Art
4 credit hours
Morris – Koch Hall
Prerequisite: Art 110H or 120H
This course will survey the history of the arts in Italy from ca. 1250-1575. In lectures and discussion we will examine the conception of cultural “rebirth” which helps to define this period, the emergence of individual artistic personalities, and significant aspects of patronage, philosophy and theology, which affect the making and understanding of works of art.
TEXT: Hartt and Wilkins, History of Italian Renaissance Art
ART 221 – Drawing I
4 credit hours
Mann – Koch Hall
Prerequisite: Art 121A
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 of this course. There will be a fee for this course.
TEXT: To be announced.
ART 241A – Introduction to Photography
4 credit hours
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, quizzes, a mid-term examination, an artist report 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
REQUIRED TEXT: London, A Short Course in Photography
ART 245A – Computer Imaging I
4 credit hours
Salzman – Koch Hall
Prerequisite: Art 101, 121, 131, 151 or 231. 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.
This course is an introduction to the MacIntosh computer as an artistic medium. Software programs used in the course are Photoshop and Painter. The course is structured around a series of instructional assignments dealing with the formal elements of design and aesthetics as they relate to digital media. The student’s grade will be based on completed assignments and a final portfolio of images that demonstrate technical skills and creative use of the medium.
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ART 251A – Lithography
4 credit hours
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.
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ART 280 – Topics: Watercolor
4 credit hours
Mann – Koch Hall
An introduction to materials and techniques. There will be outside assignments. Much work will be done out of doors.
TEXT: N. Leland, Exploring Color
ART 280H-1W – Topics: Buddhist Art of Asia
4 credit hours
Glowski – 329 Hollenbeck
This course surveys Buddhist art and architecture throughout Asia, including South Asia ( India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka), the Himalayas ( Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan), and East Asia ( China, Japan). Art from Southeast Asia and other countries, such as Mongolia, Korea and the United States is considered briefly for comparative purposes. As visual culture, the artwork is examined for its role in articulating Buddhist theories and practices within unique historical and cultural contexts. Student assessment is based on quizzes, mid-term and final exams, and writing assignments. This course is writing intensive.
TEXT: To be announced.
ART 285A – Handbuilt Ceramics I
4 credit hours
Dooley – Koch Hall
No prerequisites. Open to non-art majors.
This is a specialized course devoted to clay construction without the use of the potter’s wheel. Throughout the term there will be lectures dealin, 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. Materials fee charged to cover glaze costs; student to purchase clay as needed.
SUGGESTED TEXTS: Peterson, Craft and Art of Clay or Speight, Hands in Clay
ART 292A – Ceramics I
4 credit hours
Dooley – Koch Hall
No prerequisites. Open to non-art majors.
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.
SUGGESTED TEXTS: Peterson, Craft and Art of Clay or Speight, Hands in Clay
ART 331 – Painting II
4 credit hours
Charney – Koch Hall
Prerequisite: Art 231A
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.
TEXT: Schwabsky, Vitamin P: New Perspectives in Painting
ART 490 – Independent Study
1-4 credit hours
Staff – Koch Hall
ART 491 – Internship
1-4 credit hours
Staff – Koch Hall
ART 497 – Art History Senior Thesis
2 credit hours
Morris – Koch Hall
Permission of instructor. Required for all senior art majors concentrating in art history.
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 or progress and offer guidance and support.
ART 498 – Senior Studio Thesis Seminar
1-4 credit hours
Charney – Koch Hall
Permission of instructor. Required for all senior studio art majors.
Art 498 is the capstone course for the Art program, and it is intended to bring intellectual, aesthetic and technical relevance to the major. Along with the broader issues of creative work, this course will direct student thesis development and facilitate the overall production of a body of work. Class time will be divided between discussion, field trips, portfolio development and studio-oriented activities. This course will be the culminating experience for the studio artists and, as such, will be comprehensive and contain practical and philosophical topics that are relevant to a visual art student. This course spans both Fall and Spring semesters.
TEXT: Lazzari, Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist
