Art (AR)

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IO = Infrequently Offered Course

 

ED       0831

Art Education

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to help art education and elementary education concentrations build an understanding of children’s art and develop an art curriculum for their classroom that provides quality art experiences for every child.  Emphasis will be placed on lab work and experimentation of various art materials suitable for the classroom.  Instruction is based on lecture, class discussion, and lab work.

 

AR      1010

Ceramics II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

AR  1029  Ceramics I

An introduction to wheel throwing techniques and advanced hand-building.  Emphasis will be placed on traditional and sculptural applications of clay.  This course Is intended to be a continuation of Ceramics I.  Instruction will be based on class discussion, lecture, and lab work.

 

AR      1011

Art Appreciation

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to give students a broad background in art history and an appreciation of art.  The primary focus will be on the principles and philosophies of the visual arts.  In addition, we will look at how art relates to and enriches our society.  Instruction will be based on video and slide presentations, lecture, selected readings, class discussion, and hands-on projects.

 

AR      1012

Beginning Photography I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course, designed for the amateur photographer, or for someone who wants to explore photography, including discussion on types and operation of cameras, film, lighting, filters, exposure, composition, and black and white photography darkroom techniques.  Students should have access to an adjustable, single lens reflex, 35 mm camera for this course.

 

AR      1013

Beginning Photography II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

AR  1012  Beginning Photography I

This course builds upon the photographic skills learned in Beginning Photography I, including advanced study of exposure, the zone system, natural and artificial lighting, and black and white development and printing techniques.  Color photography and color slide film development are also introduced in this course.

 

AR      1018

Printmaking I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

The course consists of lecture, discussion, demonstration, and lab exercises dealing with the history and techniques of printmaking.

 

AR      1019

Crafts I (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An introduction to crafts, designed to explore and develop skills with various craft media.  Areas of study include batik, book binding, ceramics, paper-making, marbling, weaving, paper mache, printmaking, carving, and many other areas.  Emphasis will be placed on design and craftsmanship.  Instruction will be based on lecture, class discussion, and lab work.

 

AR      1021

Painting I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An introduction and exploration of various painting materials, techniques, and subject matter.  The use of oils, color theory, value, and stylistic techniques will be emphasized.  Instruction will be based on class discussion and lab work.

 

AR      1022

Painting II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

AR  1021  Painting I

A continuation of material covered in Painting I.  Emphasis will be placed on individual special problems in painting.  Students will work on independent projects.  Instruction will be based on class discussion, individual conference, and lab work.

 

AR      1024

Design I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An introduction to theory and practice of basic design elements and principles used in producing and in appreciating two-dimensional composition as it is applied to art objects and life.  Instruction will be based on lecture, class discussion, and lab work.

 

AR      1028

Art History I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An introductory survey of the history of art in western culture from prehistoric man through the medieval period.  Emphasis will be placed on the growth and change of artistic styles and how they are influenced by society.  Instruction will be based on lectures, slides, and class discussion.

 

AR      1029

Ceramics I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An introduction to basic clay manipulation techniques including hand-building, clay additives, decoration, kiln loading, firing, and beginning wheel throwing techniques.  Emphasis will be placed on three-dimensional design of clay works.  Instruction will be based on class discussion, lecture, and lab work.

 

AR      1030

Sculpture

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An introduction to the special problems and techniques of three-dimensional sculptural form and design including clay modeling, molding, and casting.  Emphasis will be placed on additive and subtractive processes.  Instruction will be based on lecture, class discussion, and lab work.

 

AR      1034

Drawing I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Students will explore various drawing materials, techniques, and subject matter.  Emphasis will be placed on development of basic drawing fundamentals and stylistic preferences.  Instruction will be based on class discussion and lab work.

 

AR      1035

Drawing II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

AR  1034  Drawing II

A continuation of material covered in Drawing I.  Emphasis will be placed on individual special problems in drawing and use of color.  Student will work on independent projects.  Instruction will be based on class discussion, individual conference, and lab work.

 

AR      1037

Watercolor

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

AR  1021  Painting I

Emphasis will be placed on special problems and beginning techniques in water soluble media.  Students will work on independent projects and skill building exercises.  Instruction will be based on class discussion, lecture, individual conferences, and lab work.

 

HU      5921

Introduction to the Humanities

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course serves as a basic introduction to the humanities and to the various disciplines it represents.  In addition, it helps students understand the influences affecting the human experience and the role the humanities play in personal and cultural enrichment.

 

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