ART (ARTS)♦ARTS 1301Art AppreciationCRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:3   LAB HRS:0   OTH HRS:0This course is a general introduction to the visualarts designed to create an appreciation of thevocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of thecreative process. Students will critically interpretand evaluate works of art within formal, culturaland historical contexts.Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 1301.

♦ARTS 1303Art History ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:3   LAB HRS:0   OTH HRS:0This is a chronological analysis of the historicaland cultural contexts of the visual arts fromprehistoric times to the 14th century.Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading or equivalentand TSI complete in Writing or equivalent.

♦ARTS 1304Art History IICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:3   LAB HRS:0   OTH HRS:0This is a chronological analysis of the historicaland cultural contexts of the visual arts from the14th century to the present day.Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading or equivalentand TSI complete in Writing or equivalent.

♦ARTS 1311Design ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course is an introduction to the fundamentalterminology, concepts, theory, and application oftwo-dimensional design.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 1312Design IICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course is an introduction to the fundamentalterminology, concepts, theory, and application ofthree-dimensional design.Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 or approval of the instructor.

♦ARTS 1316Drawing ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0A foundation studio course exploring drawingwith emphasis on descriptive, expressive andconceptual approaches. Students will learn tosee and interpret a variety of subjects while usingdiverse materials and techniques. Course workwill facilitate a dialogue in which students willengage in critical analysis and begin to developtheir understanding of drawing as a discipline.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 1317Drawing IICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0A studio course exploring drawing with continuedemphasis on descriptive, expressive andconceptual approaches. Students will furtherdevelop the ability to see and interpret a varietyof subjects while using diverse materials andtechniques. Course work will facilitate a dialoguein which students will employ critical analysisto broaden their understanding of drawing as adiscipline. Students choosing to enroll in sectionswith live nude models must have chair approvaland be a minimum of 18 years of age according toBoard Policy 3642.Prerequisite: ARTS 1316 and Program Chair approval.

♦ARTS 1325Drawing and Painting (for Non-Art Majors)CRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This studio course focuses on the investigation ofthe descriptive and expressive qualities of drawingand painting media for the beginning art student.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 2313Design Communications ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course explores the communication of ideasthrough processes and techniques of graphicdesign and illustrations. The translation of verballanguage into visual language through a variety ofmedia and software will be covered.Prerequisite: Completion of ARTS 2348.

♦ARTS 2314Design Communications IICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course explores the communication of ideasthrough processes and techniques of graphicdesign and illustrations. It is a continuationof ARTS 2313 and focuses on more complexapproaches to visual translation.Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading, or equivalentand ARTS 2313.

♦ARTS 2316Painting ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This studio course explores the potential ofpainting media with an emphasis on color,composition and the dynamics of vision.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 2317Painting IICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This studio course is a further investigation ofpainting media and techniques with emphasis onpersonal expression. This course may be repeatedonce for an additional three credit hours as a studyin advanced problems and techniques.Prerequisite: ARTS 2316 or approval of the instructor.

♦ARTS 2323Life Drawing ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course is a further investigation of drawingmedia and techniques with further emphasis onpersonal expression and concepts. This coursecan be repeated once for an additional threecredit hours as a study in advanced problems ortechniques.Prerequisite: ARTS 1317 or approval of the instructor.

♦ARTS 2326Sculpture ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course is an exploration of ideas usingsculpture media and techniques.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 2333Printmaking ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This studio course explores the use of basicprintmaking media and techniques.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 2341Art Metals ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course is an exploration of ideas using basictechniques in jewelry and metal construction.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 2346Ceramics ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This studio course explores the preparation andmanipulation of clay for the creation of ceramics.Prerequisite: None.

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♦ARTS 2347Ceramics IICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This studio course is a further investigation ofthe preparation and manipulation of clay for thecreation of ceramics. This course may be repeatedonce for an additional three credit hours as a studyin advanced problems and techniques.Prerequisite: ARTS 2346 or approval of instructor.

♦ARTS 2348Digital Art ICRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This studio art course explores the potential of thecomputer hardware and software medium for theirvisual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visualarts.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 2356Photography I (Fine Arts Emphasis)CRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course is an introduction to the basicsof photography. It includes camera operation,techniques, and presentation skills. Emphasis isplaced on design, history, and contemporary trendsas a means of developing an understanding ofphotographic aesthetics. *Additional material costsfor paper and printing will be required in this courseand is the responsibility of the student to purchasethese materials when needed. Students musthave a digital camera with fully manual exposurecontrols for this course.Prerequisite: None.

♦ARTS 2357Photography II (Fine Arts Emphasis)CRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course extends the students' knowledge oftechnique and guides them in developing personaloutlooks toward specific applications of thephotographic process. *Additional material costsfor paper and printing will be required in this courseand is the responsibility of the student to purchasethese materials when needed.Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or approval of instructor.

♦ARTS 2389Academic CooperativeCRT HRS:3   LEC HRS:2   LAB HRS:4   OTH HRS:0This course is an instructional program designedto integrate on-campus study with practicalhands-on work experience as a practicing artist.In conjunction with class seminars, the individualstudent will set specific goals and objectives inthe study and/or practice of studio art and/or arthistory.Prerequisite: ARTS 1311, ARTS 1312, ARTS 1316,ARTS 1317.

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