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  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is designed for the practicing art student who wishes to continue their concentration and study of the human figure. The focus of this course will be placed on working from the live model. The development of observational, and creative skills will be stressed, employing a wide range of traditional and contemporary mediums. Composition, proportions, and work ethic will also be stressed. A lab fee is required
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a foundation painting class, which introduces students to the medium of oil and acrylic paint. Students engage in practical application of color theory and the fundamental techniques consistent in historic and contemporary painting practices. Basic techniques of color mixing, brush handling, edge control and block in methods, as well as direct and indirect painting methods are covered. (formerly Beginning Oil Painting)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores screen printing, also known as serigraphy, as a dynamic and thriving visual art medium. Students will create original works of art utilizing the stark, graphic, and rapid character of the photo screen-stencil process as the catalyst. Study will include the evolution and historical significance of this versatile process as well as theory and application of contemporary approaches in the expansive world of printmaking. This course will include studio applications printing on rag paper, fabric, panel, and will include multiple artists? book studies utilizing screen printing technologies. A lab fee is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores relief printmaking as a dynamic and thriving visual art medium. Students will create original prints utilizing the process of woodcut, linocut, and other carved synthetic substrates. Study will include diverse investigations into the evolution and historical significance of each process as well as contemporary trends in the ever- expanding vocabulary of printmaking. In addition to a final portfolio of prints, students will create a series of unique artist book structures created from recycled relief prints. A fee is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores intaglio printmaking as a dynamic and thriving visual art medium. Students will create original prints utilizing the intaglio processes of collagraph, drypoint, engraving, etching, and mezzotint. Study will include diverse investigations into the evolution and historical significance of each process as well as contemporary trends in the ever-expanding world of printmaking. In addition to a final portfolio of prints presented in a handcrafted clamshell portfolio, students will create a series of unique artist book structures created from recycled intaglio print impressions. A fee is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course builds upon two-dimensional compositional skills developed in Basic Design by utilizing the computer as an art and design tool. Students will apply bitmap imaging, vector drawing, and page layout software to a series of visual design problems. Each student will gain a working knowledge of digital design hardware, e.g., scanner, digital cameras, printers. Various forms of information input and output will also be addressed. Discussions will include the role of digital technology in art and graphic design. Critical evaluation of artwork will focus on formal design issues and visual communication. No previous computer experience is required. This course is required of all art majors. A $35.00 lab fee is required. Prerequisites and /or Co-requisites: ART 1110 and ART 1120.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This capstone course is designed for sophomore art majors who will transfer to a four-year visual arts program. This course will examine many professional practices within the visual arts. Emphasis will be directed to the development of transfer and scholarship applications, the artist statement, website, curriculum vitae, oral and visual presentation skills, and portfolio preparation. Required of all art majors.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a foundation painting class (formerly Painting I ART 2200), which introduces students to the medium of oil and acrylic paint. Students engage in practical application of color theory and the fundamental techniques, and concepts consistent in historic and contemporary painting practices. Basic techniques of color mixing, brush handling, edge control and block in methods, as well as direct and indirect painting methods are covered.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with a progressive foundation in digital animation. Students will study the dynamics of kinetics, character development, 3D rendering, camera, and audible applications, as they relate to this dynamic, time-based medium. Utilizing these principles, this course will culminate with the production of a short, comprehensive, portfolio worthy, 3D animation. A lab fee is required for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This studio course is an introduction to portrait painting, emphasizing the techniques and process of rendering the human image and likeness. Demonstrations, lectures and assignments are used to inform and develop students' sensitivity and understanding of effective portrait painting. This course will address the fundamental processes consistent in historic and contemporary portrait painting practices. A lab fee is required.