• Foundation
• Art Education
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Computer ArtDrawing
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Upper level  

Art Education:
ART 121. School Art I. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Introduction to art and to the teaching of art in the lower (1-3) elementary grades.
ART 221. School Art II. (2-2-3); II . Philosophy and methods of teaching art to children in the elementary grades; a study of materials, media, and tools.
ART 300. Elementary Materials and Methods. (2-2-3); II. Prerequisite: admission to TEP. Background and philosophy of elementary art in education.
ART 301. Field Experience in Art Education. (1-2-3). I. Prerequisites: admission to TEP, ART 300 and 321, or consent of instructor. Clinical and field experiences related to planning, implementing, and evaluating art education in the P-12 setting. Two full days weekly of field experiences in public schools in near-by communities
ART 321. Materials and Methods for Secondary Art. (2-2-3); I. Prerequisite: admission to TEP. Presentation of the back-ground, philosophy, and techniques for the teaching of art in the secondary school.
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Art History:
ART 263. Art History I. (3-0-3); I, II. An examination of pre-historic, ancient Near Eastern, Pre-Columbian, tribal, and Asian
art. It includes a study of materials, techniques, subjects, styles, issues, functions and meanings. This course satisfies the area studies-humanities for general education.
ART 264. Art History II. (3-0-3); I, II. An examination of ancient Greek and Roman, and Medieval art. It includes a study of materials, techniques, subjects, styles, issues, functions and meanings. This course satisfies the area studies-humanities for general education.
ART 265. Art History III. (3-0-3); I, II. An examination of art from the Renaissance to the present. It includes a study of materials, techniques, subjects, styles, issues, functions, and meanings. This course satisfies the area studies-humanities for general education.
ART 361. Ancient Art. (3-0-3); I. The history of Western painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times until the beginning of the Christian era.
ART 362. Medieval Art. (3-0-3); II, alternate years. The his-tory of European painting, sculpture, and architecture from the beginning of the Christian era until c. 1300.
ART 363. Renaissance Art. (3-0-3); I, alternate years. The history of European painting, sculpture, and architecture from c. 1300 until c. 1525.
ART 364. Mannerist and Baroque Art. (3-0-3); II, alternate years. The history of European painting, sculpture, and architecture from c. 1525 until c. 1750.
ART 461. 18th and 19th Century European and U.S. Art. (3-0-3); I, alternate years. The history of European and American Art painting, sculpture, and architecture from c. 1750 until c. 1900.
ART 462. 20th Century Art. (3-0-3); II, alternate years. The painting, sculpture, and architecture of the twentieth century.
ART 463. Art of the United States. (3-0-3); I, alternate years. A survey of the social, political, and cultural movements which affected the course of American artistic development.
ART 464. Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Art. (3-0-3); II, alternate years. A survey of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
ART 467. Native American Art. (3-0-3); I, alternate years. A survey of the visual arts of the indigenous tribes of North America from the beginning of their recorded history through the present.
ART 468. Appalachian Arts. (3-0-3); II, alternate years. This course will provide a survey of the arts of the Appalachian region from pre-colonial times to the present.
ART 481. German Art of the 20th Century. (3-0-3); on demand. This course will examine the visual expression of German, Austrian, and Swiss artists of the 20th Century, including Die Brucke, Der Blaue Reiter, Dada, Neue Sachlichkeit, Surrealism, Bauhaus, art of National Socialism, and Post-War developments in the art of both West and East Germany. Particular emphasis will be placed on art and artists in relationship to political and social events of the time, especially the two World Wars, the rise of National Socialism, and the Cold War.
ART 482. Contemporary World Art. (3-0-3); upon demand. This course will provide a worldwide survey of contemporary visual arts in historical context and will explore current issues in contemporary art.
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Ceramics:
ART 245. Ceramics I. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Introduction to ceramic forms in hand building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and decorative techniques.
ART 345. Ceramics II. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: ART 245. Individual work in wheel-throwing, hand building, operation of kilns, and basic experiments in glazing.
ART 445. Ceramics III. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 345. An in-depth study of more advanced forms, surface treatment theory of kiln firing and glaze calculation.
ART 446. Ceramics IV. (2-2-3); I, II. Advanced study of contemporary ceramic form and surface resolution. Continued practical experience with kiln operation and glaze calculation.
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Computer Art:
ART 309. Computer Art. (2-2-3); I, II. Use of computers to generate and manipulate images.
ART 410. Computer Animation. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 109 and 309 or consent of department. The course will give students intensive instruction on the Macintosh Computer system in the use and application of 3D modeling and 3D animation pro-grams in the visual art.
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Drawing:
ART 204. Drawing I. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: ART 101
or consent of instructor. An introduction to object and subjective drawing. Emphasis is placed on accurate seeing and technical competence at depicting reality. A variety of media is used including charcoal, ink, pastel and pencil.
ART 304. Drawing II. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 204 or consent of department. A continuation of ART 204.
ART 404. Drawing III. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 304. A serious search into the expressive possibilities of the figure; anatomical investigation of parts, variety of media and techniques leading to individual interpretation.
ART 411A. Drawing. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 404. Advanced studio in figure drawing. Further exploration of figure drawing concepts and media with emphasis on creative interpretation and expression.
ART 411B. Drawing. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 404. Advanced studio in figure drawing. Further exploration of figure drawing concepts and media with emphasis on creative interpretation and expression.
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Graphic Design:
ART 205. Graphic Design I. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisites: ART 101 and 103. Introduction to lettering principles and their application. Rough and comprehensive layout in black and white and color, with emphasis on design.
ART 302. Typography. (2-2-3). Prerequisite: ART 109, 205, or consent of department. An introduction to typography as a foundation for visual communication, with an emphasis on basic concepts of typography-type usage, type anatomy, type classification, basic terminology, tools and materials of the trade, and graphic design. This course is computer based, Macintosh platform.
ART 305. Graphic Design II. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisites: ART 109 and 205. A study of three-dimensional design with emphasis on product and package design.
ART 306. Graphic Design for the Web, (2-2-3); I, II.
Prerequisite: ART 109, 305, or consent of instructor. Application of the principles of graphic design to web publishing. Emphasis on creative web site design solutions through image preparation, typography and color design for individual and corporate clinics.
ART 320. Survey of Graphic Design. (3-0-3); on demand. An exploration of the origins and evolution of graphics and graphic design from ancient civilization to the present. Movements, styles and new developments shaped by technology will be investigated, as well as graphic designs and designers that influenced the ongoing evolution of the discipline.
ART 405. Graphic Design III. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 305. Introduction to the use of graphics as a means of visual communication with emphasis on design concepts. Studio assignments on problems related to the community, society, industry, and commerce.
ART 406. Graphic Design IV. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite:
ART 405. Advanced work in advertising design with emphasis placed on the commercial application of design principles as they relate to the organization of copy and illustration for use by media.
ART 407. Commercial Illustration I. (2-2-3); I, II.
Prerequisite: ART 204 and 205. Two- and three-dimensional forms and the various techniques for rendering them for use in commercial design. Emphasis is placed on realistic drawing and presentation of objects.
ART 408. Commercial Illustration II. (3 to 6 hrs.); I, II.
Prerequisite: ART 407. The continuation of studies in the area of commercial illustration. A more comprehensive study of different media and illustration techniques. May be repeated.
ART 409. Airbrush. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisites: ART 205, 214, or consent of department. An introduction to use of the airbrush and its application to design concepts including shape, line, value, texture and composition. A variety of airbrush related materials are used. Techniques, skill and perceptual development are emphasized.
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Painting:
ART 214. Painting Techniques I. (2-2-3). Prerequisite: ART 103 or consent of department. Introduction to oil painting, materials and methods, arrangement of the palette; and the use of a variety of different subjects.
ART 314. Painting Techniques II. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Painting from still life and landscape with emphasis on creative interpretation and expression.
ART 316. Watercolor I (2-2-3); I, II, III. Introduction to watercolor media and methods and to the use of various subjects.
ART 414. Painting Techniques III. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Further exploration of different mediums and direction toward an individual approach. Painting from a variety of subjects; technical investigation and creative interpretation emphasized.
ART 415. Painting IV. (2-2-3); I, II. Experiences leading toward individual achievements in styles and techniques.
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Photography:
ART 373. Basic Black and White Photography. (2-2-3); I, II. Practical introduction to basic camera and darkroom techniques of black and white photography. Areas covered include camera operation, film exposure and development, enlarging and print presentation.
ART 473. 35mm Photography. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 373. Advanced small format shooting and darkroom techniques exploring various subjects and styles.
ART 474. Photo Studio. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 373. Small or large format individual projects requiring in-depth treatment of a particular subject, concept, or style.
ART 475. Large Format Photography. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 373 or consent of department. Large format camera operation with various subjects and styles and printing of large format negatives.
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Printmaking:
ART 351. Intaglio Printmaking. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 101 or consent of department. Creative experiments in intaglio printmaking on stone. Techniques include line etching, aquatint, soft ground, dry point, and monotype on zinc and copper.
ART 352. Lithographic Printmaking. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 101 or consent of department. Creative experiments in the techniques of lithographic printmaking on stone. Processes include crayon, rubbing ink, liquid tusche, acid tint, and transfer.
ART 451. Intaglio Printmaking Studio. (2-2-3); I, II.
Prerequisite: ART 351. Advanced studio in intaglio printmaking. Techniques include engraving, mezzotint, color intaglio, photo-etching and color monotype. May be repeated.
ART 452. Lithographic Printmaking Studio. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 352. Advanced studio in lithographic print-making. Techniques include color lithography, reversal, chinecolle, and multi-plate registration. May be repeated.
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Sculpture:
ART 294. Sculpture I. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 102 or consent of instructor. Creative experiences in the techniques, media, and tools of sculpture, work in stone, wood, metal, clay, and plaster.
ART 394. Sculpture II. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 294. Studio problems involving the manipulation of various sculpture media.
ART 494. Sculpture III. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 294 and 394. Advanced problems in sculpture involving a combination of materials and their uniqueness as media.
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Upper level courses:
ART 399. Art Workshop. (3-0-3); III, on demand. Participation in art activities according to individual needs.
ART 400. Apprenticeship. (3 to 16 hrs.); I, II, III. Prerequisite: departmental approval upon satisfactory completion of application procedure. Experience in a working situation, allowing the student access to instruction and practical experiences not normally available in the Art Department curriculum.
ART 453. Advanced Art Problems. (1 to 6 hrs.); I, II, III. Requirement: Consent of department chair. A studio course involving research in an art area of the student’s choice.
ART 476. Individual Art Problems. (1 to 6 hrs.); I, II, III. Prerequisites: student must have completed all of the department’s courses that are offered in the specific media and must obtain con-sent of instructor. Individual Art Problems will be offered for the student who wishes to explore one medium in depth.
ART 499C. Visual Art Capstone. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. An integrative course stressing oral and written discourse on the visual arts and preparation of students for professional goals. This course satisfies the integrative component for general education.
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