An introductory course in basic drawing designed for students with little or no drawing skills that explores a range of drawing methods and media. Students learn to translate visual perception into two dimensions. Critiques develop an understanding of visual imagery.

Students learn the concepts of how to create the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface. Prerequisite: ARTS 160.

Students create large drawings of the nude figure working from life and Old Masters. Prerequisite: ARTS 160

Students learn the concepts of how to create the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface. Prerequisite: ARTS 261 or ARTS 262

Students create large drawings of the nude figure working from life and Old Masters. Prerequisite: ARTS 261 or ARTS 262

Students paint nudes, still lives, and interiors in oil to explore shape, value and compositional structure. Prerequisite: ARTS 160

Students work outside in the landscape in oil to explore shape, value and compositional structure. Prerequisite: ARTS 160

This course explores the historic progression of painting techniques, from cave painting, to encaustic (Greek), to egg tempera (Medieval), to oil glazes (Renaissance). Students make paint from scratch, copy historic pieces, and produce original works.

This course explores color phenomenon. Students work in oil with still lives and nudes. Prerequisites: ARTS 160.

Students paint nudes, still lives, and interiors in oil to explore shape, value and compositional structure. Prerequisite: ARTS 200, ARTS 201, ARTS 202 or ARTS 203

Students work outside in the landscape in oil to explore shape, value and compositional structure. Prerequisite: ARTS 200, ARTS 201, ARTS 202, or ARTS 203

This course explores the historic progression of painting techniques, from cave painting, to encaustic (Greek), to egg tempera (Medieval), to oil glazes (Renaissance). Students make paint from scratch, copy historic pieces, and produce original works. Prerequisites: ARTS 200, ARTS 201, ARTS 202, or ARTS 203

This course explores color phenomenon. Students work in oil with still lives and nudes. Prerequisites: ARTS 203.

Students create very large paintings of figures in complicated theme based environments that they design as a group. Prerequisites: ARTS 20x.

Students create very large paintings of figures in complicated theme based environments that they design as a group. Prerequisites: ARTS 300, ARTS 301, ARTS 302, ARTS 303 or ARTS 304

This series of courses begins with an introduction to basic conceptual development and modest technical instruction in areas such as clay modeling. Subsequent courses introduce more complex technical process such as mold-making, welding, casting, and woodworking. Advanced classes emphasize independent thought and personal conceptual development.

This series of courses begins with an introduction to basic conceptual development and modest technical instruction in areas such as clay modeling. Subsequent courses introduce more complex technical process such as mold-making, welding, casting, and woodworking. Advanced classes emphasize independent thought and personal conceptual development. Prerequisite: ARTS 210.

This series of courses begins with an introduction to basic conceptual development and modest technical instruction in areas such as clay modeling. Subsequent courses introduce more complex technical process such as mold-making, welding, casting and woodworking. Advanced classes emphasize independent thought and personal conceptual development. Prerequisite: ARTS 310.

This series of courses begins with an introduction to basic conceptual development and modest technical instruction in areas such as clay modeling. Subsequent courses introduce more complex technical process such as mold-making, welding, casting, and woodworking. Advanced classes emphasize independent thought and personal conceptual development. Prerequisite: ARTS 480 or ARTS 410.

An introduction to fine art intaglio printmaking. Students learn techniques for creating multiple prints from original drawings using a copper plate. Emphasis is on composition, craftsmanship, conceptual development, historical and contemporary printmaking. Prerequisite: ARTS 160.

An introduction to the fine art and craft of printmaking, the original "graphic design," this course introduces basic printmaking techniques including digital, relief, and monotype. Students use experimental methods to transfer their original designs to paper in the form of a print. The course includes an emphasis on the elements of design, craftsmanship, development of ideas, critical reflection, and research of historical and contemporary printmaking.

An introduction to fine art intaglio printmaking. Students learn techniques for creating multiple prints from original drawings using a copper plate. Emphasis is on composition, craftsmanship, conceptual development, historical and contemporary printmaking. Prerequisite: ARTS 160.

In this course students expand their knowledge of basic printmaking and design by studying intaglio, lithographic and digital processes. Students grow their visual vocabulary and command of the craft by producing several print editions. The course includes an emphasis on the elements of design, craftsmanship, development of ideas, critical reflection, and research of historical and contemporary printmaking. Prerequisite: ARTS 220 or consent of instructor

In this second level etching course, students hone their technical skills to a higher level while developing a personal creative voice and pursuing more ambitious projects. Techniques include multiple plate multi-color prints, color reduction, à la poupée, chine collé, and monoprints. Prerequisite: ARTS 160.

This course is designed for students who have completed either Intermediate Woodcut or Intermediate Etching, and who want to pursue a unique body of work in printmaking. Projects are student-driven. Consistent production and a high level of craftsmanship is expected. Prerequisites: ARTS 330 or ARTS 340.

This course is designed for students with little or no experience in photography. The student will be exposed to the basic skills of black and white, film-based photography, focusing on photographic practice as an art medium. This includes an introduction to the critical history of photography as it relates to contemporary issues. Assignments provide the student with a fundamental understanding of various formal and social issues, which relate to photography as a visual form.

This course is designed for students who have completed Beginning Photography and have a good mastery of 35mm shooting, developing, and printing. The student learns medium format and is exposed to advanced skills of black and white photography, focusing on photographic practice as an art medium. Group and individual critiques will facilitate an understanding of photographic analysis and criticism. Prerequisite: ARTS 250.

This course is designed for students who have completed Beginning Photography and Intermediate Photography and have a refined mastery of 35mm and medium format shooting, developing, and printing. The course consists of lectures, demonstrations, and outside assignments. Students learn advanced photographic techniques and some alternative photographic procedures. Having been given assignments for the beginning and intermediate courses, students work toward a unique body of work, the emphasis being placed upon the development of ideas relevant to the individual student's interests. Prerequisite: ARTS 350

Introduction to the techniques and concepts of ceramic sculpture and functional ceramics.

Functional ceramics and ceramic sculpture produced using the potter's wheel. This course introduces the operation of electric and gas kilns and includes instruction in clay and glaze technology. Prerequisite: ARTS 280.

Advanced techniques in ceramic sculpture, wheel throwing, and mold-making. The class includes independent development in materials preparation and kiln firing. Prerequisite: ARTS 380.

This course introduces students to the visual, conceptual, and technical fundamentals of using a computer to make art. Adobe Creative Suite software is used as a tool for creative explorations and self-expression within the tradition of fine arts.

A topics course in studio art. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Recent section topics include Painting Materials and Technology, Art Furniture, Printmaking, and Digital Drawing. Check the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

A topics course in studio art. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Recent section topics include Documentary, Drawing for Personal Vision, Printmaking-Mixed Media, Advanced Sculpture and Ceramics, and Digital Drawing. Check the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Students work on an individual basis to develop their own vision as artists. Group critiques are scheduled regularly. The function of Practicum is to produce works to be exhibited in the Senior Show. Students create a professional quality slide portfolio complete with artist statement and resume. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of the instructor.

Internships provide students with opportunity to apply classroom theories to solutions of actual problems at a work site. Students must meet with a Career Services professional to complete all learning contracts prior to registering for the internship experience.

Introduces concepts and visual imagery of Ancient, Classical, and Medieval cultures.

Introduces concepts and visual imagery from the Italian Renaissance through Postmodernism.

A topics course in art history. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Check the online courses schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

An exploration of the intellectual and artistic changes that occurred in Italy during the Renaissance. Students are guided to consider the Renaissance in its various manifestations, to grasp the larger ethical, theological, and artistic issues. Using this as background, the course also delves into the Baroque period, seeking understanding of the myriad changes and directions as shifts come to Italy but also France, England, and the Low Countries. Prerequisite: ARTH 170 and/or ARTH 171 are recommended

This course centers around the developments in European art during the 19th century. Prerequisite: ARTH 170 and/or ARTH 171 are recommended

This course examines the changes in art, that is, the changes in how cultural values were reflected in the built environment (architecture) and the fine arts, over the course of American history from the founding to today. Students consider the merits of those changes in values and what effect they have for contemporary American art and culture. Prerequisite: ARTH 170 and/or ARTH 171 are recommended

An introduction to aesthetics as a theoretical discipline in its own right, a discipline concerned with the nature of representation and thus with beauty and art. The course focuses in particular on issues of aesthetics and visual representation; the relationship between visual arts, literature, and other art forms; the efficacy of aesthetic theory as a mode of reading and interpretation. The class explores these issues in relation to specific works of visual art, film, and literature. Cross-listed as PHIL 389.

Students study the history of buildings from Ancient Egypt to European Modernism of the 20th century and explore the values expressed through building. Prerequisite: ARTH 170 and/or ARTH 171 are recommended

Students in this course examine current theory, criticism, and practice relevant to understanding and creating art in the contemporary world. Prerequisite: ARTH 170 or ARTH 171, one upper-level art history class, senior standing or consent of instructor.

A topics course in art history. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Check the online course schedule for information about the topics currently scheduled to be taught. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Internships provide students with opportunity to apply classroom theories to solutions of actual problems at a work site. Students must meet with a Career Services professional to complete all learning contracts prior to registering for the internship experience.

This course offers students an opportunity to pursue interests in areas of study not typically offered by the department. Students should submit a written proposal for independent study at least one month before work commences. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.