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)