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ART111: Drawing I – 3 credits

Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM]

SUN# ART1111

ART112: Two-Dimensional Design – 3 credits

Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1112

ART113: Color – 3 credits

Investigation seeking visual solutions to a variety of problems concerning color in two and three dimensions and modes of color appearances, including light and effects in design and theory of design. Prerequisites: None.

ART115: Three-Dimensional Design – 3 credits

Fundamental principles of three-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1115

ART116: Life Drawing I – 3 credits

Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.

ART117: Life Drawing II – 3 credits

Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition. Prerequisites: ART116.

ART122: Drawing and Composition II – 3 credits

Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.

ART131: Photography I – 3 credits

Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None. Note: Camera required.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

ART132: Photography II – 3 credits

Advanced camera and darkroom techniques. Aesthetic awareness with personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor.

ART133: Photography III – 3 credits

Refinement of aesthetic and technical aspects producing convincing images of highest quality. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.

ART155: Glass Fusing and Slumping I – 3 credits

Introduction to the basics involved in glass fusing and slumping. The concepts of glass, glass fusing, and glass slumping will be covered with hands-on experience using a variety of techniques to create finished glass projects such as jewelry, dishes, frames, and door bells. Prerequisites: None. Note: ART155 may be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

ART156: Glass Fusing and Slumping II – 3 credits

Further study in the area of glass fusing and slumping. Advanced techniques including Pate-de-Verre, Pattern Bars, watchbands, bracelets, and patterned dishes. Note: ART156 may be repeated for a total of 12 credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART155.

ART161: Ceramics I – 3 credits

Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.

ART162: Ceramics II – 3 credits

Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART161.

ART165: Watercolor Painting I – 3 credits

Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

ART166: Watercolor Painting II – 3 credits

Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART165.

ART167: Painting I – 3 credits

Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various media in painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

ART168: Painting II – 3 credits

Continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities in painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor.

ART171: Jewelry I – 3 credits

Fundamentals of jewelry making. Covers hand formed methods, including cutting, shaping, forging, soldering, and lost wax technique. Prerequisites: None.

ART172: Jewelry II – 3 credits

Further refinement of personal expression using techniques and design concepts of ART171. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART171.

ART211: Drawing and Composition III – 3 credits

Advanced development of drawing skill with emphasis on compositional theory. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART122 or permission of Instructor.

ART216: Life Drawing III – 3 credits

Advanced creative study from model in various painting and drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART117 or permission of Instructor.

ART217: Life Drawing IV – 3 credits

Further development of skills in expressive drawing materials and techniques as applied to finished drawings of the human form. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART216 or permission of Instructor.

ART222: Drawing and Composition IV – 3 credits

Further study of drawing techniques with emphasis on individual problems and techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART211 or permission of Instructor.

ART255: Art Marketing – 3 credits

Career goals, presentation of artist and art work (portfolio, resume, business cards, catalog), pricing and selling works, networking, establishing a studio, promotion and publicity, writing press releases, proposal writing, business ethics, artist rights, copyright law, contracts and agreements, royalties, record keeping, and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.

ART256: Glass Fusing and Slumping III – 3 credits

Further study in the area of glass fusing and slumping with emphasis on advanced techniques and design considerations, such as, plates designed using different techniques, weaving or strip glass, and combining previous techniques to create projects. Note: ART256 may be repeated for a total of fifteen (15) credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART156.

ART257: Glass Fusing and Slumping IV – 3 credits

Further study of advanced glass fusing and slumping including problems, professional practices, personal expression and experimental research into various techniques. Note: ART257 may be repeated for a total of fifteen (15) credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART256..

ART261: Ceramics III – 3 credits

Emphasis on wheel throwing skill and individual style development. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART162 or permission of Instructor.

ART262: Ceramics IV – 3 credits

Experimental work in clays and glazes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART261.

ART265: Watercolor Painting III – 3 credits

Continuation of watercolor painting with emphasis on control and expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

ART266: Watercolor Painting IV – 3 credits

Advanced problems directed toward more personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART265.

ART267: Painting III – 3 credits

Development of materials and techniques of painting. Individual problem-solving. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor.

ART268: Painting IV – 3 credits

Advanced problem in painting. Study with greater emphasis on personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART267 or permission of Instructor.

ART271: Jewelry III – 3 credits

Emphasis on advanced jewelry design techniques and practices. Note: Further refinement and mastery of the skills and techniques introduced in ART171 and ART172. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART172.

ART272: Jewelry IV – 3 credits

Emphasis on expanding repertoire of advanced jewelry design techniques and practices. Note: Further refinement and mastery of the skills and techniques introduced in ART271. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART271.

ART290AC: Studio Art – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290AC students must have completed advanced courses in the subject field. ART290AC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

ART290BC: Studio Art: Drawing – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290BC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111 or permission of Instructor.

ART290HC: Studio Art: Watercolor – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290HC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

ART290PC: Studio Art: Painting – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290PC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor.