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ARTS 1000 - Drawing at Sea I
This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing: visual perception, elements of line, gesture, proportion, spatial relationships, scale, value, and texture. It is intended for beginning students. During the semester, students will develop a range of skills that will enable them to hone their observational sensibilities and then apply them to their work.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 1010 - Drawing at Sea II
This course is intended for students who have previously completed a college level drawing class (either Introduction to Drawing or Introduction to Figure Drawing). Building on the principles of basic drawing, students will further investigate drawing from observation and creating the illusion of 3-dimensional form and space on a 2-dimensional surface.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 1220 - Intro to Digital Media at Sea
The course will be an introduction to digital imagery, using photography as the source for creative manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. At the beginning of the semester, questions about how to use one’s camera skillfully, how to compose an interesting photograph, how to interpret and to evaluate work will be addressed.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 1710 - Intro to Painting at Sea
Designed for beginning painters, the course will introduce students to color theory, color mixing, and color application. It aims to improve observational skills in both drawing and painting. Students will experiment with composition and collage construction.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2110 - Introduction to Photography I
Focuses on gaining a working understanding of black and white photo processes and, most importantly, opening up a dialogue about photography. Class assignments help students understand the visual language of photography using 35mm film and printing in the darkroom. In addition, lectures explore examples from the historical and contemporary worlds of fine art photography and readings range from art and philosophy to science. Prerequisite: ARTS 2000
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2112 - Introduction to Photography II
Building off of 2110, this course offers an introduction to color photography, digital printing methods, and medium format cameras. Advanced skills are demonstrated and practiced with the goal of increasing the quality of the work. Further explorations into historical and contemporary art issues via presentations, visiting artists, and readings increase awareness. Students create a final portfolio. Prerequisite: ARTS 2110
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2220 - Introduction to New Media I
This class introduces digital techniques in the context of fine art. Topics covered include digital imaging and basic interactive art. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2222 - Introduction to New Media II
Building on the skills and concepts established in ARTS 2220, this class introduces animation techniques in the context of fine arts. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, ARTS 2220
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2310 - Installation and Performance Art I
This course introduces new art genres including installation, performance, and video documentation to the student’s art practice. Includes contemporary Art History, theory, and the creation of art made with non-traditional materials, methods and formats. Prerequisite: For ARTS 2310: ARTS 1610, 2620 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2312 - Installation and Performance Art II
Prerequisite: ARTS 1610,2620,2310 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2370 - Introduction to Cinematography I
The course introduces experimental 16mm film production as a practice of visual art. These courses include technical, historical, and theoretical issues that apply to cinematography and its relationship to the traditional visual arts. Prerequisite: For ARTS 2370: ARTS 1610, 2620, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2372 - Introduction to Cinematography II
Prerequisite: For ARTS 2372: ARTS 1610, 2620, 2370, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2511 - Special Topics in Photography
This class is an intensive hands on studio class in photpgraphy. It covers all the basic photographic techniques including camera handling, film processing, darkroom printing and in certain cases, digital printing., Additionally, this course will cover the historical and theoretical aspects of the photographic medium Each Student will be expeceted to produce a portfolio basaed on the specific topic being covered.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2560 - Special Topics in Printmaking
An introduction to the specialized materials, methods, processes, and cultural issues as they relate to the history and practice of Printmaking
Credits: 4
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ARTS 2570 - Special Topics in Painting
Students are introduced to specialized materials, methods and cultural issues as they relate to painting.
Requisites: Arts 1610 and Arts 2620 or 2630 or 2640 and Arts 2710 and Arts 2720.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2580 - Special Topics in Sculpture
An introduction to the specialized materials, methods, processes, and cultural issues as they relate to the history and practice of Sculpture
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2610 - Introduction to Drawing I
Drawing provides students with a foundation of skills, judgement, and observational abilities that are essential to artistic expression. ARTS2000 is required for every Studio Art major and minor and a prerequisite for all other media related courses in Studio Art.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2620 - Introduction to Drawing II
Continuation of ARTS 1610 with projects emphasizing on drawing skills and analytical thinking. The majority of assignments will be concept-based to encourage students to develop individual visual language. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2630 - Life Drawing I
Creations of drawings of a living model in various media. Topics include artistic anatomy, figure and portrait drawing. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2632 - Life Drawing II
Creations of drawings of a living model in various media. Topics include artistic anatomy, figure and portrait drawing.
Prerequisite: ARTS 1610
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2670 - Introduction to Printmaking I
Introduction to basic black and white etching techniques, basic black and white plate lithography, and techniques of stone lithography. Printmaking professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2672 - Introduction to Printmaking II
Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620.
Credits: 4
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ARTS 2680 - Artists Books as Personal Vehicle for Development
Technological changes have made the book more important to artists and the book has taken on new or expanded attributes. The appreciation for the book as object or having merit as an artwork of its own has continued to grow. Hence, it has become important to reexamine and return to the art of the book. Digital media/traditional media presents a false dilemma and nowhere is this more apparent than in the artist’s book.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Credits: 4
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ARTS 2682 - Artists Books as Personal Vehicle for Development
Continuation of ARTS 2680. Additional and intermediate approaches to the book as an art form. Technological changes have made the book more important to artists and the book has taken on new or expanded attributes. The appreciation for the book as object or having merit as an artwork of its own has continued to grow. Hence, it has become important to reexamine and return to the art of the book.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Credits: 4
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ARTS 2710 - Introduction to Painting I
Introduction to basic oil painting techniques and materials emphasizing perception and color. Assignments are designed to assist the student in understanding the creative process and interpreting the environment through a variety of subject matter expressed in painted images. Encourages individual stylistic development. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2712 - Introduction to Painting II
Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2810 - Introduction to Sculpture I
Investigates the sculptural process through modeling, carving, fabricating and casting. Examines traditional and contemporary concerns of sculpture by analyzing historical examples and work done in class. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 2812 - Introduction to Sculpture II
Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3110 - Intermediate Photography I
Expands technical possibilities available to students by introducing large format cameras. Class time involves evaluating work in progress, slide presentations (sometimes by students as research projects) or discussion of reading material. Students create a final portfolio from assignments. Cameras provided. (Fall only) Prerequisite: ARTS 2112.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3112 - Intermediate Photography II
Explores intermediate-level photographic techniques and concepts. Specific course content varies according to faculty. (Spring only) Prerequisite: ARTS 2112.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3220 - Intermediate New Media Part I
This class continues the investigation of digital art begun in ARTS 2220 and 2222 through the introduction of experimental video history and techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, ARTS 2220, ARTS 2222
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3222 - Intermediate New Media II
This class focuses primarily on creative and conceptual development within the technical and artistic framework established in previous semesters. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, ARTS 2220, ARTS 2223 , ARTS 3220.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3370 - Intermediate Cinematography I
Course continues the practice of 16mm experimental film production with an increased emphasis on audio and digital video motion picture making. Student will complete assignments based on genres of experimental film making such as expressionism, naturalism, and realism. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620, 2370, 2372 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3372 - Intermediate Cinematography II
Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620, 2370, 2372 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3670 - Intermediate Printmaking I
Includes relief printing, advanced lithography techniques, including color lithography, color etching, monotypes, and further development of black and white imagery. Printmaking professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 2670, 2672.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3672 - Intermediate Printmaking II
Prerequisite: ARTS 2670, 2672.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3710 - Intermediate Painting I
Exploration of contemporary painting materials, techniques, and concepts, as well as a continuation of basic oil painting processes. Assignments are designed to assist the student in developing their perceptions and imagination and translating them into painted images. Direction is given to the formation of personal original painting styles. Prerequisite: ARTS 2710, 2712.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3712 - Intermediate Painting II
Prerequisite: ARTS 2710, 2712.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3810 - Sculpture I
Continuation of ARTS 2810, 2812 with greater emphasis on the special problems of the sculptural discipline. Prerequisite: ARTS 2810, 2812.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 3812 - Sculpture II
Prerequisite: ARTS 2810, 2812.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4110 - Advanced Photography I
Group study designed to assist students in preparing their required thesis exhibitions. Meets twice a week as a group to evaluate and discuss work in progress. (Fall only) Prerequisite: ARTS 3110
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4112 - Advanced Photography II
Assists students in preparing their required thesis exhibitions. Meets twice a week as a group to evaluate and discuss work in progress. Students participate in class portfolio and acquire a print from each member of the class. One becomes part of the University collection. Graduating fourth-year students are expected to complete a quality slide portfolio, resume, and artist statement in conjunction with the thesis exhibition. (Spring only) Prerequisite: ARTS 3110
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4220 - Advanced New Media I
This class encourages independent development of a semester long project that engages with the discourses and techniques around contemporary new media art. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, ARTS 2220, ARTS 2222, ARTS 3220, ARTS 3222.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4222 - Advanced New Media II
A continuation of artistic investigations begun in ARTS 4220. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, ARTS 2220, ARTS 2222, ARTS 3220.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4370 - Advanced Cinematography I
Course continues the practice of 16mm film or digital video experimental production with an emphasis on a completed piece for public screenings or exhibitions. Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620, 2370, 2372, 3370, 3372 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4372 - Advanced Cinematography II
Prerequisite: ARTS 1610, 2620, 2370, 2372, 3370, 3372 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4450 - Distinguished Major Project
Intensive independent work using either sculpture, photography, printmaking, cinematography, or painting as the primary medium, culminating in a coherent body of work under direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4452 - Distinguished Major Project
Intensive independent work using either sculpture, photography, printmaking, cinematography, or painting as the primary medium, culminating in a coherent body of work under direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program. ARTS 4450
Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4670 - Advanced Problems in Printmaking
Designed for students who have completed two or more semesters of study of a specific printmaking technique (woodcut, etching, or lithography) and wish to continue their exploration of that technique. Prerequisite: ARTS 3670 or 3672.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4672 - Advanced Problems in Printmaking
Prerequisite: ARTS 3670 or 3672.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4710 - Advanced Painting I
The capstone of a three year study in painting. Continues the investigation of oil painting as an expressive medium and stresses the development of students’ ability to conceive and execute a series of thematically related paintings over the course of the semester. Painting professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 3710 or 3712.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4712 - Advanced Painting II
Introduction to basic oil painting techniques and materials emphasizing perception and color. Assignments are designed to assist the student in understanding the creative process and interpreting the environment through a variety of subject matter expressed in painted images. Encourages individual stylistic development. Prerequisites: ARTS 2630, 2632.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4810 - Advanced Sculpture I
Continuation of the sculpture sequence with greater emphasis on developing a student’s individual voice. Advanced projects in moldmaking, metal casting, and non-traditional sculpture materials are assigned. The creation of a sculptural installation is also assigned. Sculpture professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 3810 or 3812.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4812 - Advanced Sculpture II
Prerequisite: ARTS 3810 or 3812.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 4900 - Advanced Project in Art
Investigation and development of a consistent idea or theme in painting, sculpture, or the graphic arts. May be taken more than once under the same course number by students who are sufficiently advanced in studio work. This course is not intended to be used for major credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 4
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