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ART-121   Drawing I3 Hours
This course presents the basic elements of observational drawing: composites and structure, use of line, movement and space. Gain an awareness and confidence to create on paper what your eye sees. For declared majors within the Division of Art.
ART-221   Drawing II3 Hours
This course expands on drawing from observation while exploring techniques in color, dry media, wet media, mixed media and printmaking. Prerequisite: ART-121.
ART-224   Design I: Two-Dimensional Design3 Hours
An introductory course dealing with the abstract elements of line, texture, shape, space, color, values, and patterns. Employs basic media techniques and tools with emphasis on craftsmanship.
ART-238   Digital Imagery Art3 Hours
An introductory class in photography designed to provide foundational instruction in digital based photographic imagery. The student will explore the creative and technical aspects of photography as a creative medium. Capture output will be totally digital in format. Prerequisite: ART-121 and ART-224.
ART-241   Ceramics I3 Hours
This course is designed to expose the student to the traditional and nontraditional forms of working in clay as applied to slab construction, coil construction, slip casting, extruding, and modeling. Technical information includes clay mixing, glaze formulating, and kiln firing. Prerequisites: ART-221 and ART-324 or permission of the professor.
ART-266   Printmaking I3 Hours
An introduction to basic skills of printmaking methods, including woodcut, engraving, intaglio, and lithography. Prerequisites: ART-221 and ART-324.
ART-273   Introduction to Computer Graphics3 Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to graphics-oriented computer hardware and software. Emphasis will be on developing competence and familiarity with Macintosh Systems operation, terminologies and components of computerized graphics, and procedures in the creation of typography and illustration. Black-and-white and color systems are used. Prerequisite: ART-221. Co-requisite: ART-324.
ART-324   Design II: Three-Dimensional Design3 Hours
A series of problems exploring the various elements of design. Problems are introduced to challenge individual interpretation in three-dimensional space. Prerequisite: ART-224.
ART-379   Color Theory3 Hours
Color Theory emphasizes an understanding of the physical, emotiona and psychological aspects of color. How color is used in visual communication and media is also studied. Color as a visual language is explored through conceptual, practical and problem solving methods. Prerequisites: ART-224.
Students are required to take nine credit hours of Art electives as well as two art history courses from the following:
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ART-381   Art History I3 Hours
Prehistory and the Ancient World through the Middle Ages. This course uses lecture, slides, and field trips to thoroughly understand the development of art during these periods. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-382   Art History II3 Hours
The Renaissance and the Baroque through the Modern World. This course uses lectures, slides, and field trips to better understand the continuing development of art to our present time. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-383   Early Renaissance3 Hours
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 13th century to the 16th century with special emphasis on the Early Renaissance in Italy. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-384   High Renaissance3 Hours
An in-depth study of the climax of art in Italy (1495-1520) and its influence in other countries of Europe. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-385   Baroque Art3 Hours
Study of the impact of the Reformation and Baroque influence on European art from 1580 to 1720. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-386   Impressionism3 Hours
Painting and sculpture of the Nineteenth Century with special emphasis on French Impressionism. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-387   Modern Art3 Hours
Survey of international art from post-Impressionism to the present time, including architecture, sculpture, and painting. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-476   Art Enrichment3 Hours
Includes trips to surrounding cities and states and to foreign countries to see spectacular pieces of art, sculpture, and architecture. An in-depth study of museums, churches, and cultural atmosphere of the country. Course satisfies intercultural studies requirement. May be repeated.
42 credit hours
Fine Art Minor
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ART-121   Drawing I3 Hours
This course presents the basic elements of observational drawing: composites and structure, use of line, movement and space. Gain an awareness and confidence to create on paper what your eye sees. For declared majors within the Division of Art.
ART-224   Design I: Two-Dimensional Design3 Hours
An introductory course dealing with the abstract elements of line, texture, shape, space, color, values, and patterns. Employs basic media techniques and tools with emphasis on craftsmanship.
ART-238   Digital Imagery Art3 Hours
An introductory class in photography designed to provide foundational instruction in digital based photographic imagery. The student will explore the creative and technical aspects of photography as a creative medium. Capture output will be totally digital in format. Prerequisite: ART-121 and ART-224.
ART-241   Ceramics I3 Hours
This course is designed to expose the student to the traditional and nontraditional forms of working in clay as applied to slab construction, coil construction, slip casting, extruding, and modeling. Technical information includes clay mixing, glaze formulating, and kiln firing. Prerequisites: ART-221 and ART-324 or permission of the professor.
ART-273   Introduction to Computer Graphics3 Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to graphics-oriented computer hardware and software. Emphasis will be on developing competence and familiarity with Macintosh Systems operation, terminologies and components of computerized graphics, and procedures in the creation of typography and illustration. Black-and-white and color systems are used. Prerequisite: ART-221. Co-requisite: ART-324.
ART-331   Painting I3 Hours
Painting I focuses on introducing a wide variety of painting materials, media and methods. Developing methods of transferring thinking and concepts into visual ideas through the interdisciplinary techniques of photography, printmaking, drawing, and other media will also be explored. This class will also encourage the student to begin the study of critical theory and how it may be applied to their individual art practice. Prerequisites: ART-121 or permission of the professor.
Students are also required to take three credit hours of Art electives as well as one art history course from the following:
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ART-381   Art History I3 Hours
Prehistory and the Ancient World through the Middle Ages. This course uses lecture, slides, and field trips to thoroughly understand the development of art during these periods. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-382   Art History II3 Hours
The Renaissance and the Baroque through the Modern World. This course uses lectures, slides, and field trips to better understand the continuing development of art to our present time. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-383   Early Renaissance3 Hours
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 13th century to the 16th century with special emphasis on the Early Renaissance in Italy. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-384   High Renaissance3 Hours
An in-depth study of the climax of art in Italy (1495-1520) and its influence in other countries of Europe. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-385   Baroque Art3 Hours
Study of the impact of the Reformation and Baroque influence on European art from 1580 to 1720. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-386   Impressionism3 Hours
Painting and sculpture of the Nineteenth Century with special emphasis on French Impressionism. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-387   Modern Art3 Hours
Survey of international art from post-Impressionism to the present time, including architecture, sculpture, and painting. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-476   Art Enrichment3 Hours
Includes trips to surrounding cities and states and to foreign countries to see spectacular pieces of art, sculpture, and architecture. An in-depth study of museums, churches, and cultural atmosphere of the country. Course satisfies intercultural studies requirement. May be repeated.
24 credit hours
Art History Minor
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MUS-180 Humanities Fine Arts3 Hours
An integrated study of history and appreciation of art and music in Western culture from ancient times to present. (Part of the Humanities Core Curriculum.)
Choose six courses from the following:
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ART-381   Art History I3 Hours
Prehistory and the Ancient World through the Middle Ages. This course uses lecture, slides, and field trips to thoroughly understand the development of art during these periods. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-382   Art History II3 Hours
The Renaissance and the Baroque through the Modern World. This course uses lectures, slides, and field trips to better understand the continuing development of art to our present time. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-383   Early Renaissance3 Hours
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 13th century to the 16th century with special emphasis on the Early Renaissance in Italy. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-384   High Renaissance3 Hours
An in-depth study of the climax of art in Italy (1495-1520) and its influence in other countries of Europe. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-385   Baroque Art3 Hours
Study of the impact of the Reformation and Baroque influence on European art from 1580 to 1720. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-386   Impressionism3 Hours
Painting and sculpture of the Nineteenth Century with special emphasis on French Impressionism. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-387   Modern Art3 Hours
Survey of international art from post-Impressionism to the present time, including architecture, sculpture, and painting. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-476   Art Enrichment3 Hours
Includes trips to surrounding cities and states and to foreign countries to see spectacular pieces of art, sculpture, and architecture. An in-depth study of museums, churches, and cultural atmosphere of the country. Course satisfies intercultural studies requirement. May be repeated.
24 credit hours
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HST-201   World Civilization to 15003 Hours
An intellectual, institutional, and cultural consideration, of world civilizations and their development, interaction, and significance to 1500. Combined with HST-202, meets HST-180 Humanities requirement. (History majors take HST-201 and HST-202 in place of HST-180.) Not open to students with credit in HST-185.
HST-202   World Civilization after 15003 Hours
An intellectual, institutional, and cultural consideration of world civilizations and their development, interaction, and significance after 1500. Combined with HST-201, meets HST-180 Humanities requirement. (History majors take HST-201 and HST-202 in place of HST-180.) Not open to students with credit in HST-190.
HST-395   Renaissance and Reformation3 Hours
A specialized study of the intellectual, cultural, and religious life of Europe in the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185 and HST-190.
24 credit hours

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