Art

Courses

AR 101: Basic Design I

Credits 3
Basic Design is a study of the basic principles and elements of representational and nonrepresentational design. Two-dimensional design is explored. The course emphasizes understanding of line, color, shape, texture, and balance in two-dimensional spatial relationships. Courses must be taken in sequence.

AR 102: Basic Design II

Credits 3
Basic Design is a study of the basic principles and elements of representational and nonrepresentational design. Three-dimensional design is explored. The course emphasizes understanding of line, color, shape, texture, and balance in three-dimensional spatial relationships. Courses must be taken in sequence.

AR 111: Fundamentals of Drawing

Credits 3
The course explores the fundamentals of rendering based on the principles and elements of design and spatial organization. Natural forms are approached to develop the powers of observation, self-expression, and technical skills. Various black-and-white media are used. Lab fee applies.

AR 121: Fundamentals of Painting

Credits 3
This class focuses on the fundamentals of painting in oils and/or acrylics designed to develop the proper use of equipment, media, and color in landscape, still-life, and figure subjects.

AR 201: Color Theory

Credits 3
This course covers the basic elements of color concepts, but also provide an opportunity for the more intuitive and practical applications of color in the making of art. The perceptual, symbolic, an cultural significances of color are explored and practiced. Color Theory is a visual design course that continues to explore the design concepts introduced in AR 101, Basic Design I and AR 102, Basic Design II.

AR 204: Page Layout and Design

Credits 3
The study and use of lettering, type styles, graphics, page layout design and desktop publishing are explored. The course is designed to study the advancement and refinement of graphic art techniques, with emphasis on the proper use of computer-aided (Macintosh) desktop publishing systems, as they relate to visual design. (Previously Desktop Publishing for Graphic Design)

AR 217: Art Appreciation

Credits 3

Art Appreciation is a general survey of prehistory to contemporary art. By means of lectures, PowerPoint, and video presentations. The course is designed to engender an appreciation of visual expression and show how the art of cultures throughout the ages has shaped and influenced modern Western culture.

AR 231: Typography

Credits 3
Through the use of lectures, demonstrations and studio work, students are introduced to the art of typography. An emphasis is placed on the history of type, anatomy of font forms and appropriate uses of prescribed typefaces. Hand rendering and digital media are used.

AR 235: Photoshop for Graphic Design

Credits 3
This course is an introduction of Photoshop techniques for digital photo manipulation, photo restoration, and original image design. Emphasis is placed on program operation, scanning techniques, and equipment used for digital imaging for print, web, and electronic media. Lab fee required. (Previously Photoshop).

AR 236: Photoshop for Photography

Credits 3

This course focuses on the tools photographers need to know for optimizing images, sharpening, retouching, black and white conversion, directing the viewer’s eye, HDR, panorama-stitching, and preparing images for media reproduction. Emphasis is placed on print, poster, and electronic media use.

AR 241: Fundamentals of Digital Photography

Credits 3

Students are introduced to digital photography through the use of the digital SLR and photo quality printers to explore the technical and artistic issues involved in the process of shooting and making digital prints. Topics covered include basic camera operations, data management, visual design, and creative solutions to digital imaging problems and digital darkroom techniques. (Previously Digital Photography)

AR 242: Fundamentals of Film Photography

Credits 3
This class offers the fundamentals of using the camera as an instrument of creative expression. The course is a hands-on experience in camera handling, black-and-white negative and print developing, contact printing, and enlargements. Special emphasis is placed on materials, lighting, exposure, and photography as a mean of creative aesthetic self-expression. Students must have a 35mm camera. Rentals are available.

AR 243: Fundamentals of Studio Photography

Credits 3
A survey of lighting techniques used in studio photography, ranging from portraiture and still life, to photojournalist and commercial application. Class hours are devoted to lighting demonstrations in the studio, lectures, and critiquing of assignments. Laboratory consists of planning assignments, gathering props, shooting assignments, printing, and mounting for class critiques. (Previously AR 374 Studio Photography).

AR 262: History of Photography

Credits 3
An in-depth examination and discussion of the history of photography (1840’s - present), with specific emphasis on issues and ideas relative to contemporary image making.

AR 263: Art History I (Paleolithic - Gothic)

Credits 3
A survey of visual art and architecture of Europe and the Near East, Africa and pre-Columbian America from prehistory through the Gothic era. Attention is given to the essential role of art in the religions and cultures of the world as well as on formal and aesthetic issues. Assignments and examinations encourage students to think and write critically about art.

AR 264: Art History II (Renaissance - Modern)

Credits 3
A survey of the arts in Western and non-Western societies from the Renaissance through early 20th century. The relationships between art, politics, and social identity as well as formal and aesthetic issues are explored as students develop their ability to thing and write critically about art.

AR 311: Advanced Drawing I

Credits 3

Students learn advanced development of competent graphic expression by drawing from the model, with emphasis online, mass, gesture, and structure. Students manipulate various media and materials, developing an individual method and style.

AR 312: Advanced Drawing II

Credits 3

Students learn advanced development of competent graphic expression by drawing from the model, with emphasis online, mass, gesture, and structure. Students manipulate various media and materials, developing an individual method and style.

AR 321: Advanced Painting I

Credits 3
The course offers a continued study in the advancement of personal style and skill through the study of form and color in portrait and figure painting using oils and acrylics.

AR 331: Graphic Design for Print Media

Credits 3
An advanced study of computer-generated graphic art design and page layout with emphasis on print-based publication, and corporate design. Projects give students practical experience in graphic design and computer applications.

AR 332: Graphic Design for Web Media

Credits 3
An advanced study of computer-generated graphic art design and page layout with emphasis on web design concepts. Projects give students practical experience in graphic design and computer applications.

AR 341: Advanced Photography I

Credits 3
The course explores advanced applications in digital photography, print production, and enlargements with emphasis on personal expressions and creative use of photography in illustration, fine art, and photojournalism. Individual experimentation is highly recommended.

AR 342: Advanced Photography II

Credits 3
To explore, understand, and demonstrate proficiency and capability as a digital imaging professional. This course will investigate current digital imaging software and its application to contemporary photographically based work. An emphasis is placed on advanced skills in Photoshop, and the development of an appreciation for digital imaging as a visual art form.

AR 343: Portrait Photography

Credits 3

Advanced techniques for photographing people for portraits and fashion. Emphasis will be on developing and refining posing and lighting techniques in studio on a location shoot. Completed assignments will be used to create a professional portfolio in both black-and-white and color.

AR 344: Commercial Photography

Credits 3

A conceptually based course that will explore various avenues of commercial and product photography. Topics studied will be lighting, historical, and contemporary style and presentation. The emphasis is on idea-based imagery used in advertising, editorial and fine art photography.

AR 401: Practicum in Visual Media

Credits 1 Max Credits 3

Student gains practical experience in commercial art, photography or photojournalism. The student works under the cooperative direction of professionals and the art faculty. Student becomes familiar with ongoing tasks and techniques in commercial art, photography, or photo journalism concentration. Practicum of 10-12 hours each week is required. (Previously Practicum in Art/Photography).

AR 402: Practicum in Visual Media

Credits 1 Max Credits 3

Student gains practical experience in commercial art, photography or photojournalism. The student works under the cooperative direction of professionals and the art faculty. Student becomes familiar with ongoing tasks and techniques in commercial art, photography, or photo journalism concentration. Practicum of 10-12 hours each week is required. (Previously Practicum in Art/Photography).

AR 403: Internship in Visual Media

Credits 1 Max Credits 3

The student must work full-time in the commercial art, photography or photojournalism industry and perform ongoing tasks and practices of professionals in the student’s area of concentration. Student must apply to the employing organization and be accepted to work six to eight weeks under the direction of a professional. (Previously Internship in Art/Photography).

AR 405: Special Projects

Credits 3
Course covers specific topic areas in art, graphic design, and photography based on student’s area of special interest.

AR 412: Advanced Drawing II

Credits 3
Students learn advanced development of competent graphic expression while producing a perfected body of work for their portfolio and senior show. Students are encouraged to select a topic that best reflects their skills and interest. Students are required to express their ideas through various media and materials, developing an individual method and style.

AR 422: Advanced Painting II

Credits 3
The course offers a continued study in the advancement of personal style and skill through the study of form and color in portrait and figure painting using oils and acrylics.

AR 433: Graphic Design for Media III

Credits 3
An advanced study of computer-generated art design concepts that combine techniques learned in AR 341 and AR 342. Students are required to express their original ideas through various design layout project while developing an individual method and style.

AR 434: Package Design

Credits 3
An advanced study of graphic design with emphasis on advertising and package design concepts with attention given to aesthetics, form, and utility. Projects give students practical experience in package design while maintaining guidelines with commercial and government regulations.

AR 441: Advanced Photography III

Credits 3
Students will have the opportunity to further develop their photographic expertise in one or more of the following photography classifications: architectural, banquet, postcards/marketing publications, business portraits, fine arts, fashion, conventions/special events, or weddings.

AR 497: Senior Seminar in Visual Media

Credits 1
This final semester class is designed to give the student an opportunity to present a body of work in professional format to the viewing public, and help prepare graduating visual media seniors for entrance into the workforce. Gallery presentation, resume, portfolio, and mock interview are required.

AR 498: Gallery Presentation

Credits 1
A final semester class designed for graduating visual media seniors to present a body of work to the in a professional format to the viewing public.