ART127 Introduction to Watercolors (2-2-3)
This is a studio art course which includes segments of
both lecture-demonstration and laboratory. Lectures will
include topics on the history of watercolors and its
relationship to the history of art. Sessions will include
the exploration of concepts through exercise, as well as
working from still life and the model. Design fundamentals
will be incorporated into the class on a weekly basis.
Personal expression will be strongly encouraged.
ART128 Introduction to Drawing (2-2-3)
This is a studio art course which includes segments of
both lecture-demonstration and drawing. Sessions will
include the exploration of concepts through exercises
as well as drawing from objects and the model.
Drawing is explored as a discipline, as a tool for
analysis, description or documentation, as well as a
means of composition and expression.
ART129 Graphic Art (2-2-3)
This foundation course introduces students to the basic theory and
practice of two-dimentional design. It emphasizes an understanding
of two-dimentional design concepts and explores the elements and
value of concept, image, expression, visual problem solving, and
studio practice.
PR: ART 127 or 128 or evidence of studio art in high school
ART133 Appreciation of Art-Painting (3-0-3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the
history of the visual arts and to help them develop an
understanding and appreciation of artistic creativity.
Various examples of painting, print-making, and drawing
from Western other cultures such as African, South American,
and Indo-Chinese will be analyzed in order to promote an
awareness of different approaches to these media, forms,
and content. No background in art or formal art history
is necessary.
ART135 Appreciation of Art-Sculpture and Architecture (3-0-3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with
the spatial arts of sculpture and architecture and to
develop in them an appreciation of artistic creativity
as it applies to these art forms. An examination will be
conducted of cross-cultural influences among
architectural styles such as Moorish on early
Renaissance, Greek on Roman, etc. Sculpture is
analyzed as an independent art form in order to help
the student develop an awareness of the variety of
media, form, content, and style. No background in art
or formal art history is necessary.
ART199 Art Indep Study (6-0-6)






