Art

Professor Hardwig; Associate Professors Heil, Long; Assistant Professor Shortridge; Lecturers Gill, Hartson, Moon, Shively

NOTE: Several changes have been made in the art department. Students should consult with a fine arts advisor to discuss these changes.

(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 11 units including a five-unit core and six upper-level courses as follows:

CORE COURSES (five units)

Two units from the following:

ART 111

Two-Dimensional Design

ART 121

Basic Drawing

ART 131

Three-Dimensional Design

Art 151

Two-Dimensional Design

One from the following:

ART 171

Ceramics I

ART 181

Sculpture I

Both of the following:

ARTH 146

Survey of Art History I: Prehistoric through Medieval

ARTH 156

Survey of Art History II: Renaissance through Modern


Art majors must complete six additional units of art courses:

a 200-level or 300-level course in a single medium: Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Drawing, Printmaking, Graphic Art, Sculpture;

a 200-level and 300-level course in a second medium;

3 electives: 2 additional units in art, 1 additional unit in art or art history

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

The minor in Art consists of six units. Three must be courses from the core, and two units must be studio art class at the 200-level and above. The sixth unit may be any studio art course.

101 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.) (12)
Lecture/Studio: 3 hrs/wk.

111 Drawing I

This course is designed to develop a fundamental understanding of drawing through various approaches, techniques, and media. Emphasis will be on building skills and knowledge through the act of drawing, working primarily from life. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.

121 Painting I

Introduction to basic principles of painting: knowledge and use of media, understanding of color, composition, and form using the painting medium, and development of different styles and techniques. Emphasis will be on building skills and knowledge through the act of painting, working primarily from life. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.

131 Photography I

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.)

151 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. Computer applications in graphics introduced. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 4 hrs/wk.

171 Ceramics I

An introduction to clay emphasizing both hand building and throwing on the wheel; 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.

181 Sculpture I

An introduction to the basic ways of seeing and responding to the third dimension. The course is organized as a series of 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: 4 hrs/wk.

191 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.

211 Drawing II

This course is designed to broaden the student’s understanding of drawing through exploration of various topics which could include: development of subject matter, contemporary drawing issues, expression and representation, the human form, etc. We will work from life and imagination. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 111.

221 Painting II

This course is designed to broaden the student’s understanding of painting, emphasizing the interconnection of style, expression, composition, media, and representation to subject matter. We will work from life and imagination. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5hrs/wk.

Prerequisite Art 121.

231 Photography II

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 imaging applications, and historical context of styles will be explored. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 131 and 35 mm camera.

241 Printmaking: Etching and Relief Methods

Fundamentals of printmaking in the areas of etching, block printing, collagraphs, and monoprinting. Emphasis on fine art production and techniques of each art form. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 111 or permission.

261 Graphic Design I: Graphic Design and Reproduction Techniques

Introduction to basic layout design with an emphasis on the stages of camera-ready art production and the use of computers. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 111.

271 Ceramics II

Studio practice in forming, firing, and glazing ceramic ware; individual instruction will be emphasized. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 171.

281 Sculpture II

Further exploration of the methods and techniques of three-dimensional form. Additive, subtractive, and constructive procedures using wood, clay, stone, and metal will be emphasized. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 181.

291 Special Topics

Studio experience in areas not normally offered, with the focus to be determined by the art faculty. May be repeated for credit. (1/2)

Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.

Prerequisite: Permission.

311 Drawing III

Further exploration of themes addressed in ART 211, engaged at the advanced level, with more individualized instruction. Direction of work, creative solutions, and expressive use of drawing medium emphasized; a significant amount of independent work must be produced.

Lecture/Studio: 5hrs/wk. (1)

Prerequisite: Art 211.

321 Painting III

Further exploration of themes addressed in ART 221, engaged at the advanced level, with more individualized instruction. Direction of work, creative solutions, and expressive use of painting medium emphasized; a significant amount of independent work must be produced. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 221.

331 Photography III

Advanced study of materials, techniques, and equipment in traditional and digital photography. A significant amount of mature work must be produced based on individual projects proposed by the student. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 231.

341 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: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 111 or permission.

361 Graphic Design II: 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: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 261.

371 Ceramics III

Advanced study of materials and techniques in ceramics. Individual instruction will be emphasized; a significant amount of independent work must be produced. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 271.

381 Sculpture III

Advanced investigation of the potential of sculptural form. Additive, subtractive, constructive, and cast forms will be emphasized, and projects will be selected depending on student interest. A significant amount of independent work must be produced. (1)

Lecture/Studio: 5 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Art 281.

391 Special Topics in Art

Selected studies in specialized studio areas. May be repeated for credit. (1)

Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.

Prerequisite: Permission.

405, 406, 407 Independent Study and Research

A program of advanced intensive study and experience in art under the guidance of the art area staff. (1/2, 1, 1/2)

Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.

Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework in the area of interest and submission of a written proposal, following departmental guidelines.

416 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. (1)

Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.

Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework in the area of interest and submission of a written proposal, following departmental guidelines.

495, 496, 497 Honors Project

A program of independent study culminating in the public presentation of a paper or artistic creation. (1/2, 1, 1/2)

Prerequisites: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the major, a student in the senior year or in the summer prior to the senior year, must work under the guidance of a faculty 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. 490 Honors Project is prerequisite for 492 Honors Project.