ARTProfessor Hardwig; Associate Professors Heil, Long; Assistant Professor Shortridge; Lecturers Hartson, 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)
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
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.) (12) 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) 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) 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) 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) 210 Graphic Design and Reproduction Techniques Introduction to basic layout design with an emphasis on the stages of
camera-ready art production. (1) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 299 Special Topics Selected studies in specialized studio or art history areas. May be
repeated for credit. (1/2) 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) 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) 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) 330 Additive and Subtractive Sculpture Introduction to the methods and techniques of three-dimensional representation.
Clay and wood will be emphasized. (1) 335 Constructive Sculpture Methods and techniques of constructive sculpture will be emphasized,
including welded metal and casting. (1) 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) 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) 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) 355 The Arts of the United States A historical and conceptual survey investigating American architecture,
painting, crafts, and sculptures. (1) 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). 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) 390 Intermediate Ceramics Studio practice in forming, firing, and glazing ceramic ware; individual
instruction will be emphasized. (1) 399 Special Topics in Art Selected studies in specialized studio or art history areas. May be
repeated for credit. (1) 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. 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) 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) 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) 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) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation,
or performance. 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) 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) |
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