Art

This entry-level studio course explores two- and three-dimensional principles of design. The emphasis is on creative thinking, visual communication and problem solving. The course is split into two, eight-week sections. The first eight weeks involve design philosophy and theory focusing on traditional fine art mediums. The second eight weeks transition to implementing the newly learned design theories and concepts in digital technologies, introducing the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Course format consists of lectures, open class discussions, demonstrations, studio time and assignments completed outside of class. Both analog and digital methods of creation will be used.

An introduction to the digital camera and its controls, new approaches and techniques of digital imaging with specific emphasis on the use of Adobe Photoshop. The course explores the technical and aesthetic potential of digital photography in both graphic design and fine art. Students must have a digital camera that shoots in RAW format, and has manual controls (see instructor for specific cameras or questions).

This course builds upon the basic perceptual skills learned in Drawing I. Further development of skills in depicting space and light, and compositional principles. Pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and possibly digital media will be used.

This course offers fundamental skills necessary in the discipline of graphic design. Through studio projects, students learn the vocabulary of visual communication design and become familiar with graphic design digital and analog production processes. Students will use the Adobe Creative Suite.

Traditional paper-making techniques, weaving, sewing, macramé, and fiber sculpture. Required for all art education majors.

Prehistoric to Medieval art. Illustrated lectures on the history of Western and Mediterranean art, including sculpture, architecture, minor arts, and painting.

An introduction to building a website using Adobe Dreamweaver and the relevant programs in the Adobe Creative Suite. The design process, client expectations, and user experience will guide the development of the website.

Art History of Western Art from Medieval to Baroque, with emphasis on major movements and personalilties in Western Europe and the United States.

Techniques of printmaking including etching and relief printing.

Techniques in printmaking methods of silkscreen and monoprint.

Use and history of analog photography; the art of taking quality film photographs; the development of film; and the printing of technically sound photographs in the darkroom. Students will be provided with a 35mm camera for the semester.

Continued experience in drawing, emphasizing work from the model.

Introduction to oil and watercolor painting emphasizing studio practices, fundamental principles and techniques.

This course focuses on the fundamentals of typography as a core element in visual communication. Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary typographic practices as well as digital methods of designing with type. Students will refine their software proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in Adobe InDesign.

An introductory studio course in two-dimensional motion graphics fundamentals including visual rhythm, kinetic typography, branding, imagery for social media marketing, and other industry techniques. Students will refine their skills with the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily in After Effects.

Further problems in painting techniques including color theory using oil and watercolor paints.

Further development of painting techniques and concepts. Oil and watercolor techniques will be explored, as will more advanced compositional methods. 

A history of art from Rococo to the present with an emphasis on major international movements in painting, sculpture, architecture and new media.

A course focusing on completion of a competitive professional package to submit for art and design jobs, grants, residencies, and galleries. Mock interviews, submission to a juried show during the semester, and examination of current industry standards for a resume, online presence and sales of work will further prepare the student to thrive in the art job market.

This course provides students the opportunity to explore the critical theory and professional practice of branding and identity design systems. Topics included range from app development to packaging design and prototyping. This course is for advanced design students. Both analog and digital methods of production will be implemented. Students will refine their software proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite.

Further development of painting techniques and concepts to develop an individual project. Oil and watercolor techniques will be explored.

Required of all art majors during their first (fall) semester of their senior year. Allows art majors to assemble and present representative work in their major field.

Mounting of a coherent gallery exhibit of the work developed in Senior Project. This course explores gallery practices including hanging, lighting, and publicity of the exhibit, and artist gallery talks. The course culminates in a solo or group senior show that is open to the public, mounted in the Morris Gallery or Vernon Nester Gallery.