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• Art 101—Introduction to the Visual Arts (3)

Introduction to the Visual Arts, the nature of the visual arts and their expression in various forms. (3 lec hrs.)

•  Art 105B—Introduction to Ceramics - Hand Building (3)

An introduction to three dimensional concepts in clay through hand building techniques. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 105C—Introduction to Ceramics - Wheel Throwing (3)

PreReq: Art 105B

Three dimensional concepts in clay through wheel throwing techniques. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 107—Elementary Studio: Photography (3)

Studio experience mainly for non‑majors. Lectures and projects. Credit cannot count toward major requirements in art. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 108—Elementary Studio: Drawing and Painting (3)

        Painting studio with emphasis on materials and techniques. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 111—Introduction to Watercolor Painting (3)

An introduction to watercolor materials and techniques, including an introduction to Oriental brush painting. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 112—Introduction to Digital Arts (3)

PreReq: Eng 21 or Eng 22 or ESL 15 or placement in Eng 100 or placement in Eng 102

CoReq: Art 115 or prior completion

Studio introduction to digital technology and its applications to the production of visual art. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an aesthetic criteria for evaluation. (1 lec hrs., 4 lec/lab hrs.)

•  Art 113—Foundation Studio: Drawing (3)

Two-dimensional visualization and rendering of forms, spaces and ideas through a variety of approaches and media. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 114—Foundation Studio: Color (3)

        Aspects and theories of color and their practical applications. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 115—Foundation Studio: 2‑D Design (3)

Basic two-dimensional designs, concepts, elements and principles of organization. (2 lec   hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 123—Introduction to Painting (3)

Theory and practice of painting: basic material and technical procedure will be addressed.  Oil or acrylic. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

• 125— Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
  CoReq: Art 112 (or prior completion with a “C” or better) or Art 115 (or
  prior completion with a “C” or better)
  Introduces various ways of organizing visual elements in page design and examines the conceptual meaning of text and image in combination. Structural systems such as grids; modules; and the design principles of emphasis, balance, rhythm, scale and unity are used to organize visual information. Photographs, illustrations and text are integrated using page layout software. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

• Art 202—Digital Imaging (3)
  PreReq: Art 112
  CoReq: Art 115 or prior completion
  A studio course in digital imaging concepts and techniques including image capture, manipulation, and output. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an aesthetic criteria for evaluation. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

• Art 207—Photography Studio I (3)

Basic techniques of photography. The camera as a tool for communication and self-expression. Assumes no previous knowledge of photography. Student is required to have a camera with adjustable speed and aperture settings. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

• Art 209—Image in Motion Studio (3)
  PreReq: Art 112
  CoReq: Art 115 or prior completion
  A studio course in digital video production that provides students with the basic theory, practice, and techniques for digital video with sequential digitized imagery and synchronized sound. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

•  Art 211—Intermediate Watercolor Painting (3)

PreReq: Art 111

Continuation and intensive application of the basic techniques introduced in Art 111.  Emphasis on the development of personal style in the medium of watercolor. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

• Art 212—Digital Animation (3)
  PreReq: Art 112 and Art 202
  A studio course in digital imaging concepts and techniques including image capture, manipulation, and output. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an aesthetic criteria for evaluation. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

•  Art 217—Screen Printing (3)

Basic screen printing techniques from open screen to photographic methods will be addressed. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

•  Art 223—Intermediate Painting (3)

PreReq: Art 123

Survey of late 19th and 20th century studio practice with emphasis on abstraction and non-representational painting. May be repeated for credit, up to 6 credits. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

• Art 227—Oriental Brush Painting (3)

        Basic techniques and concept involved in traditional Chinese painting. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

• Art 230—Textile Design (3)

Design problems for production of printed fabric utilizing silkscreen techniques. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 238—Weaving I (3)

An introduction to basic weaving techniques. Experimentation with a variety of fibers. The student will gain experience in the operation of the four‑harness loom. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 239—Weaving II (3)

PreReq: Art 238

A continuation of fiber techniques and weaving concepts with emphasis on the application of design principles and problem solving. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 243—Intermediate Ceramics - Hand Building (3)

PreReq: Art 105B

The development of sculptural and vessel concepts using hand building techniques. May be repeated for credit, up to 6 credits. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

•  Art 244—Intermediate Ceramics - Wheel Throwing (3)

PreReq: Art 105C

The development of vessel and sculptural concepts using wheel throwing techniques. May be repeated for credit, up to 6 credits. (2 lec hrs., 4 lab hrs.)

• Art 294—Practicum in Digital Arts (3)

PreReq: Art 202 and Art 209
This practicum provides a supervised work experience environment where advanced students in the DMA program can engage in real production activity. Course enables students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to the work environment. (6 lec/lab hrs.)

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