ART

Professors Hardwig, Long; Associate Professors Heil, Shortridge;Visiting Assistant Professor Batcheller.

The Art Program consists of 11 units including a five-unit core, expected to be completed by the end of the sophomore year, and six upper-level courses as follows:

Core Courses (five units)

Two units from the following:

ART 111 Drawing I
ART 121 Painting I
ART 131 Photography I
ART 151 Two-Dimensional Design

One from the following:

ART 171 Ceramics I
ART 181 Sculpture I

Both of the following:

ARTH146 Survey of Art HistoryI:Prehistoric through Medieval
ARTH156 Survey of Art HistoryII:Renaissance through Modern
Art majors must complete six additional units of art courses:

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

at least one 200-level or 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 with the Art Area Faculty 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.

Visual Arts Education

For courses in this sequence or requirements for teacher licensure, the student should consult the college catalog under Education.

Art Minor

The minor in Art consists of six units.Three must be courses from the core and two units must be studio art classes 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.) (1/2)
Lecture/Studio: 3 hrs/wk.

111 Drawing I
This course is designed to develop a fundamental understand- ing 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 mechan- ics, 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 craftsman- ship 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 proj- ects 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, 151 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 or ART 151 or permission.

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 proce- dures 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 independ- ent 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 151 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 pro- posal 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.