ART
Professor Hardwig; Associate Professors Heil, Long; Assistant
Professor Shortridge; Part-time Lecturers Moon, Reinhardt, Shively
(The curriculum for the Art Major is currently under
revision. Please consult the Chair of Fine Arts for further
information.)
The Art Program consists of 13 units including a five-unit
core and eight upper-level courses as follows:
CORE COURSES (five units)
ART 110 Two-Dimensional Design
ART 120 Basic Drawing
ART 130 Three-Dimensional Design
ART 240 History of Art: Prehistoric through Medieval
ART 245 History of Art: Renaissance through Modern
Art majors must complete eight units of
upper-level courses:
1. At least two units (200 level or above) must be in one
of the following areas:
Art History Painting
Ceramics Photography
Drawing Printmaking
Graphic Art Sculpture
2.At least four units must be at or above the 300 level, and
must include Senior Seminars (Art 498-499). Choose
upper-level courses carefully, in consultation with your art
faculty advisor and the Art Area Handbook .The Art Area
Handbook is online at www.roanoke.edu/finearts/main.
3.The completion of the eight units of upper level courses
must be at or above the 200 level.These courses should be
carefully chosen in consultation with the art faculty
advisor.
Portfolio Review for Entry to the Major in
Spring of Sophomore Year
1. Admission to the major normally occurs in the Spring of
the sophomore year after portfolio review; all prospective
majors must successfully complete portfolio review.
2. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in
the five core courses before applying for the major and
must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average in these
five courses.
3. Students should consult the Art Area Handbook for areas
of study and departmental policies.
4. Students will be assigned an art faculty advisor after
successfully completing sophomore review.
5.Transfer students who wish to major in art should consult
with the Chair of the Fine Arts department as soon as
possible after enrollment at Roanoke College .
Art Education
For courses in this sequence or requirements for licensure,
the student should consult with the Chairpersons of both the
Education and Health and Human Performance department
and the Fine Arts department.
Art Minor
Studio Art
The minor in Studio Art consists of six units.Three must be
chosen from the five core courses listed in the requirements
for the major.Two further units of study are chosen from
other studio courses within the Art Program.The sixth unit
may be any studio or art history course.
Art History
The minor in Art History consists of six units.Two must be
ART 240 and 245.Three further units of study are chosen
from other art history courses within the Art Program.The
sixth unit may be any studio or art history course.
105 Arts and Crafts in the Schools
Lecture and group discussion on arts and crafts as a form of
communication. Emphasis on teaching arts and crafts in
schools. Includes work in fibers, clay, paper, and other areas.
(Does not apply to major or minor programs in art.) ( 1 / 2 )
Lecture/Studio: 3 hrs/wk.
110 Two-Dimensional Design
An exploration of the theory and practice of art
fundamentals. Introduction to the elements of studio art,
including form, line, shape, value, texture, color, space,
content, and style. Emphasis on visual problem solving, the
vocabulary of art, and craftsmanship in the use of materials.
(1)
Lecture/Studio: 6 hrs/wk.
120 Basic Drawing
Fundamentals of drawing in black and white and color media
including charcoal, graphite, ink, pastel, watercolor, and
prismacolor. Emphasis is on understanding drawing media in
both technical and creative terms. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 6 hrs/wk.
130 Three-Dimensional Design
An introduction to the basic ways of seeing and responding
to the third dimension.The course is organized as a series of
tutorial projects which approach the use of materials, the
construction of forms, and the articulation of artistic concepts
in a variety of ways. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 6 hrs/wk.
199 Special Topics
Studio experience in areas not normally offered, with the
focus to be determined by the art faculty.May be repeated for
credit. ( 1 / 4 )
Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission.
210 Graphic Design and Reproduction Techniques
Introduction to basic layout design with an emphasis on the
stages of camera-ready art production. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 110 or 120.
240 History of Art: Prehistoric through Medieval
A survey of representative monuments of painting, sculpture,
architecture, and the crafts from ancient times through the
medieval period. Non-Western art and culture will be
paralleled where appropriate.The works of art will be
considered in terms of their historical context, and ways of
understanding visual evidence will be proposed. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
245 History of Art: Renaissance through Modern
A survey of representative monuments of painting, sculpture,
architecture, and the crafts from the Renaissance through the
modern period. Non-Western art and culture will be
paralleled where appropriate.The works of art will be
considered in terms of their historical context, and ways of
understanding visual evidence will be proposed. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:Art 240 or permission.
260 Basic Painting
Fundamentals of painting in the media of oil and acrylic
resin. Emphasis is on understanding each medium via
instructor demonstrations and studio projects. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
270 Printmaking: Etching and Relief Methods
Fundamentals of printmaking in the areas of etching, block
printing, collographs, and monoprinting. Emphasis on fine art
production and techniques of each art form. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 110 or permission.
275 Printmaking: Silkscreening and Planographic
Methods
Fundamentals of printmaking in the areas of stencils, photo
silkscreening, computer applications, and lithography.
Emphasis on fine art production and techniques of each art
form. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 110 or permission.
280 Introduction to Photography
Theory and practice of black and white photographic
processes including film development, paper processing,
camera mechanics, image composition, and history of
photography. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
(35mm camera required.)
290 Introduction to Ceramics
Hand-building and throwing on the wheel are emphasized;
both ceramic sculpture and pottery vessels will be made. The
focus is on understanding clay in both technical and creative
terms. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
299 Special Topics
Selected studies in specialized studio or art history areas.
May be repeated for credit. ( 1 / 2 )
Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission.
310 Advertising Design Fundamentals
Introduction to the conceptual, artistic, and technical methods
of visual communication used by different advertising media.
Introduction to computer applications in advertising. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:Art 110 or 120 and Art 210.
320 The Issues of Drawing
Continuation of basic drawing with more advanced problems
reflecting creativity and composition principles in black and
white and color media. Emphasis is on the artistic discipline,
power, and beauty found in drawing. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 120.
325 Figure Drawing
Fundamentals of drawing the human form in terms of its
structure, anatomy, design, and expressive concepts in black
and white and color media. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 120.
330 Additive and Subtractive Sculpture
Introduction to the methods and techniques of threedimensional
representation. Clay and wood will be
emphasized. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 130.
335 Constructive Sculpture
Methods and techniques of constructive sculpture will be
emphasized, including welded metal and casting. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 130.
340 Italian Renaissance Art
The study of Italian art from Giotto to Michelangelo. Aspects
of Italian Renaissance culture and patronage will be explored
in order to explain the styles and themes of the period.
Where appropriate, the accomplishments of Northern
Renaissance artists will be introduced. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 245 or permission.
345 Baroque Art
An examination of the major monuments of European art
produced between 1600 and 1750, including the works of
Bernini, Caravaggio, Poussin, Rembrandt, and Rubens.
Aspects of Baroque culture and patronage will be explored in
order to explain the styles and themes of the period. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 245 or permission.
350 20th-Century Art and Architecture
An analysis of the main schools of modern art and
architecture in Europe and America from the opening of the
century to the 1980s.The various works of art will be
approached in terms of cultural and critical contexts. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 245 or permission.
355 The Arts of the United States
A historical and conceptual survey investigating American
architecture, painting, crafts, and sculptures. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
360 Intermediate Painting
Continuation of Basic Painting, with more advanced problems
reflecting creativity and composition principles. The theme
of one's work is begun. Emphasis is on the artistic discipline,
power, and beauty found in painting (1).
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 260.
380 Intermediate Photography
Continuation of Introduction to Photography with more
advanced problems and more independent outside work on
the part of the student. Fundamentals of studio lighting, use of
medium format camera, archival print processing,
experimental techniques, computer applications, and historical
context of styles will be explored. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
(35mm camera required.) Prerequisite:Art 280.
390 Intermediate Ceramics
Studio practice in forming, firing, and glazing ceramic ware;
individual instruction will be emphasized. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 290.
399 Special Topics in Art
Selected studies in specialized studio or art history areas. May
be repeated for credit. (1)
Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
Prerequisite:Art 240 or 245 or permission of the instructor.
410, 415, 420 Independent Study and Research
A program of advanced intensive study and experience in art
under the guidance of the art area staff. The student will
submit a written proposal for specific study before the
beginning of Examination Week of the term prior to the
term in which the work is to be done. Admission with
approval of the faculty of the art area on the recommendation
of the directing professor. Students are particularly cautioned
to consult the departmental "Guidelines for Independent
Studies/Internships" and the Art Area Handbook prior to
initiating their planning. ( 1 / 2 ,1, 1 / 2 )
Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework in the area of interest, or
permission.
430 Art Internship
Practical experience working in or with artistic organization
as participant-observer, leading to the preparation of a report
which describes and evaluates that organization's activities.
The student will submit a written proposal for specific study
before the beginning of Examination Week of the term prior
to the term in which the work is to be done. Admission with
approval of the faculty of the art area on the recommendation
of the directing professor. Students are particularly cautioned
to consult the departmental "Guidelines for Independent
Studies/Internships," and the Art Area Handbook prior to
initiating their planning. (1)
Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework in the area of interest, or
permission.
460 Advanced Painting
Continuation of Intermediate Painting by the theme of one's
work being taken to higher professional standards.A
significant amount of mature work must be produced. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 360.
480 Advanced Photography
Advanced study and continuation of intermediate work as
well as specific directions with individual projects proposed by
students. A significant amount of mature work must be
produced. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 380.
490 Advanced Ceramics
Advanced study of materials and techniques in ceramics.
Individual instruction will be emphasized; a significant
amount of mature work must be produced. (1)
Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 390.
495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper,
artistic creation, or performance.
Prerequisites:To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the
major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the
senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee.A
written proposal and application must be approved by the committee
and department.A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required.
495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. ( 1 / 2 ,1, 1 / 2 )
498 Senior Seminar I
Contemporary art issues will be examined through study of
critical reviews, lectures by guest artists and critics, and field
trips to contemporary museums and galleries. In the second
half of the course, students will be expected to lay the
foundation for their studio or art history project in
consultation with the faculty member in the area they select.
(1)
Lecture/Discussion/Studio: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art majors only.
499 Senior Seminar II
Continuation of Art 498 with further discussions of current
and pertinent topics in studio art and art history. Each student
will complete individual work which culminates in a senior
exhibition or thesis. (1)
Lecture/Discussion/Studio: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Art 498.