Art (ART)

Introduction to the techniques and media of black and white drawing, with special attention given to problems in gesture, shape, line/edge, value and one- and two-point perspective. Emphasis on objective drawing with convincing mass, space, proportion, structure, and surface. Priority seating for Art and Design, Architecture and Interior Design majors.

Introduction to the art of photography. Includes the examination of the fundamental principles and techniques that govern photographic image making, camera operation, and applications for photography. This course will emphasize black and white digital photography.

An examination of technical and artistic elements designed to provide the student with an understanding of and identity with the language of art.

This course engages the student in the discovery, examination, analysis, and discourse with the visual culture of Western Civilization as manifested in five categories: fine arts, applied arts, commercial art, folk art and craft, and popular art.

Continuation of Drawing I with special attention given to problems in texture, advanced perspective, and color. Emphasis on objective drawing with convincing mass, space, proportion, structure, and surface. Priority seating for Art and Design, and Interior Design majors.

Introduction to traditional and contemporary painting theory and practice. Includes study of surface preparation, paint application, and composition.

Sculptural problems in additive, subtractive, casting, assemblage, and installation techniques, utilizing traditional and non-traditional media. Emphasis is on shaping both form and space.

Introduction to planographic & intaglio printing processes.

Further exploration of digital photography emphasizing the photography studio environment and the effective use of related equipment, such as lighting and backdrops. Color photography will also be introduced.

Introduction to the art of 35-mm photography. Includes camera operation and black-and-white darkroom techniques needed to pursue the development of artistic principles in assembling a portfolio of black and white prints.

A survey of Western and Non-Western visual culture from pre-history through the early Renaissance. Specific emphasis is placed on the cultural values which shape the arts and architecture of each time period.

A survey of Western and Non-Western visual culture from the Renaissance through Early Modernism.

With a survey that ranges from the pulp origins of superhero comic books to the contemporary debates about graphic storytelling, this course will examine comic books as a popular medium and as an art form. Ultimately, this course will examine various theories of graphic storytelling in order to better understand the visual and literacy sensibilities of contemporary culture. Texts will likely include: Will Eisner's 'A Contract with God,' Alan Moore's 'Watchmen,' Neil Gaiman's 'Sandman,' and Craig Thompson's 'Goodbye, Chunky Rice.'

This course will introduce students to many of the practical aspects of working as a professional artist, and prepare students for internship experiences. Subjects include documentation and display of work, record-keeping exhibiting in professional venues, and web and social media presence.

Emphasis on drawing the human figure, with attention given to correct proportion and structure, including skeletal, muscular and surface anatomy. A research component into historical and contemporary precedents is included.

Investigation of contemporary painting methods and concepts culminating with individual explorations in medium to large scale work.

Advanced studio drawing and painting with an emphasis on the development of watercolor technique. Attention will be given to traditional, experimental, and expressive approaches, and to composition. A research component is included.

Emphasizes hand-building techniques in ceramic production. Includes exploration of ceramic decoration using engobes, glazes and stains; kiln loading and firing; and health and safety in the studio along with a short introduction to wheel-throwing. A research component in contemporary ceramics is included. Student must be at sophomore standing before class begins.

Emphasizes wheel throwing techniques in ceramic production. Includes exploration of ceramic decoration using engobes, glazes and stains; kiln loading and firing; and health and safety in the studio. A research component in contemporary ceramics is included.

Students will identify and research questions, issues, and concepts related to personal areas of interest, then address them using a variety of media and approaches through intentional creative processes with the goal of developing a personal voice in their work. Must be taken concurrently with ART 319M.

Instruction in the definition of artistic goals, presentation of finished work and work in progress; verbal and written defense. Self, peer, and instructor evaluation of goals, artistic achievement, and defense based on historical conceptual criteria. Must be taken concurrently with ART 319M.

Students will engage in a multidisciplinary approach to the development of formal, visual solutions and expressions. Ideation, the creative process, experimentation, risk-taking, and purposeful play will be emphasized, along with varied uses of tools and technology. Must be taken concurrently with ART 319C.

Individualized instruction in fine art studio operations aimed at creative enhancement of productivity and quality, plus methods research and the examination of creative process as it applies to contemporary aesthetic issues. Includes professional practice component. Must be taken concurrently with ART319C.

Exploration of color digital photography and digital output with continued development of the aesthetics of photography and the principles of portfolio assembly. Conceptual photographic practices will be introduced. Basic research component required.

Exploration of color digital photography and digital output with continued development of the aesthetics of photography and the principles of portfolio assembly. Conceptual photographic practices will be introduced. Basic research component required.

Advanced study, research and writing involving a philosophical understanding of art history and theory from late modernism through the present (circa 1945-present).

Advanced study, research and writing involving a philosophical understanding of art history and theory from late modernism through the present (circa 1945-present).

This course will introduce students to the history of photographic technology and the evolution of aesthetics unique to the medium. In particular, the course will focus on major photographers such as Strand, DeCarava, Uelsman, and Liebovitz and architects of photographic theory such as Barthes, Sontag, and Metz.

Intensive research experience under the direction of an art faculty member. Directed research forms are available on the university website and must be approved by the Department Chair.

Significant literature/research chosen in consultation with the professor. Review and evaluation include colloquy with divisional faculty and/or written report. Permission of professor required.

Technician-level internship experience in a design, advertising, publishing or manufacturing firm. Supervision will include a faculty advisor and a corporate internship supervisor.

Continuation of ART319C with the development of advanced creative projects. Must be taken concurrently with ART419M. Faculty consent required.

IndivContinuation of ART319M with the development of advanced creative projects. Must be taken concurrently with ART419M. Faculty consent required.

A consideration of visual and material culture, including fine art, graphic design, photography, film and media; what it might indicate about our shared humanity, how it can build community and cause disengagement, and the ethical frameworks that guide our own participation in its production and consumption. Includes an examination of contemporary Christian faith and practice as described by philosophers, theorists, and critics.

A selective survey of significant contributions to the fields of graphic design, product design, and other applied arts, from early 20th century to the present.

Significant literature/research chosen in consultation with the professor. Review and evaluation include colloquy with divisional faculty and/or written report. Permission of professor required.

Designer-level internship experience in a design, advertising, publishing, or manufacturing firm, or individually planned research under faculty supervision.

Instructor-guided investigation of creative work in the student's chosen field and media leading to the proposal and preliminary work for Senior Project.

Instructor-guided investigation of creative work in the student's chosen field and media leading to the proposal and preliminary work for Senior Project.

A summation of past work plus the development of new work in the student's major field, culminating in a public exhibition or portfolio presentation. Also includes written thesis and senior test in area concentration.

A summation of past work plus the development of new work in the student's major field, culminating in a public exhibition or portfolio presentation. Also includes written thesis and senior test in area concentration.