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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation
This course concentrates on values and meanings in the visual arts, including evaluation of selected works.
Prerequisite: READ 80 or equivalent
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

 

ARTS 1303: Art History I
This is an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from prehistory through the middle ages.
Prerequisite: READ 80 or equivalent
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

 

ARTS 1304: Art History II
This is an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from the middle ages to the present day.
Prerequisite: READ 90 or equivalent
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

 

ARTS 1311: Design I
This studio course focuses on the elements and principles of art with emphasis on two-dimensional concepts. The development and application of critical thinking is also emphasized.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 1312: Design II
This studio course focuses on the elements and principles of art with emphasis on three-dimensional concepts. The development and application of critical thinking is also emphasized.
Prerequisites: ARTS 1311 or approval of instructor
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 1316: Drawing I
This studio course focuses on the investigation of drawing media and techniques including descriptive and expressive possibilities.
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 1317: Drawing II
This studio course is a further investigation of drawing media and techniques with emphasis on personal expression.
Prerequisites: ARTS 1316 or approval of instructor
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2316: Painting I
This studio course explores the potential of painting media with an emphasis on color, composition and the dynamics of vision.
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2317: Painting II
This studio course is a further investigation of painting media and techniques with emphasis on personal expression. this course may be repeated once for an additional three credit hours as a study in advanced problems and techniques.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2316 or approval of instructor
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2323: Drawing III
This course is a further investigation of drawing media and techniques with further emphasis on personal expression and concepts. this course may be repeated once for an additional three credit hours as a study in advanced problems and techniques.
Prerequisites: ARTS 1317 or approval of instructor
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2324: Drawing IV
This course is a further investigation of drawing media and techniques with further emphasis on personal expression, concepts and development. This course may be repeated once for an additional three credit hours as a study in advanced problems and techniques.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2323 or approval of instructor
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2326: Sculpture I
This studio course explores the potential of three-dimensional form in a variety of media.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2327: Sculpture II
This studio course is a further investigation of three-dimensional form in a variety of media with emphasis on personal expression. This course may be repeated once for an additional three credit hours in advanced problems and techniques.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2326 or approval of  instructor
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2333: Printmaking I
This studio course explores the use of basic printmaking media and techniques.
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2334: Printmaking II
This studio course is a further investigation of basic printmaking media and techniques with emphasis on personal expression. this course may be repeated once for and additional three credit hours in advanced problems and techniques.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2333 or approval of instructor
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2346: Ceramics I
This studio course explores the preparation and manipulation of clay for the creation of ceramics.
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

ARTS 2347: Ceramics II
This studio course is a further investigation of the preparation and manipulation of clay for the creation of ceramics. this course may be repeated once for an additional three credit hours as a study in advanced problems and techniques.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2346 or approval of instructor
Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 04

 

 
 
 

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