Art majors pursuing a BA must complete a minimum of six hours of introductory courses at the 100-level. The bulk of the remaining work may be in classes selected from other curricular offerings. Since three courses in Art History are required (excluding ARTH 11000), freshmen and sophomores might begin their study of that area.
All courses in the Department of Art are open to non-majors, if room is available, with the necessary prerequisites for studio art courses.
ART 12000-01 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Bill Hastings, Ceracche Center Drawing Studio G-126, Ext. 4-7014
ENROLLMENT: 20
PREREQUISITE: None.
OBJECTIVES: A foundation course dealing with the fundamentals of visual perception on a two-dimensional surface (line, shape, form, color, and the concepts of pictorial space). The course aim is to develop a visual awareness in the beginning student through an understanding of the formal elements that are employed in producing works of art.
STUDENTS: This course will serve art majors as a foundation course, and the general student body as an elective.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Through project method, students explore pictorial principles. Students will be working in a variety of materials and techniques. Lectures and visual material serve to stimulate the student to realize the artistic possibilities of each project and to appreciate a variety of aesthetic viewpoints. Classroom discussion of the student's completed work serve to develop the student's critical acuity and vocabulary of art.
REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to attend class regularly and are responsible for the completion of projects within the time allowed. Purchase of materials, approximately $75-100.
GRADING: Based on individual growth as evident in the completed projects assigned. Class attendance and participation in classroom discussion are considered
ART 12100-01 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Carla Stetson, Ceracche Center-Art Room G-109, Ext. 4-3026
ENROLLMENT: 15
PREREQUISITE: None.
OBJECTIVES:To introduce students to resolving design problems that relate to three-dimensional space and form utilizing a variety of materials, techniques and processes.
STUDENTS: Art majors a well as students from other disciplines with an interest in three-dimensional design or sculpture.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture, demonstration and studio work with individual contact. Class discussion, critiques and self-assessment.
REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of assigned projects within allotted time. Additional independent studio time outside of class. Lab fee of approximately $75 and some additional materials to be purchased.
GRADING: Based on individual growth, completion of assignments, participation and attendance.
ART 13000-01-04 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTORS:
Sections 01, 02, and 04: TBA, Ceracche Center-Art Drawing Studio G-126, Ext. 4-3330
Section 03: Carla Stetson, Ceracche Center-Art Drawing Studio G-126, Ext. 4-3026
ENROLLMENT: 20
PREREQUISITE: None.
OBJECTIVES: This foundation course will introduce students to the materials, terms, equipment, and techniques of drawing. It will foster development in drawing and observation skills in a studio setting. In addition, students will realize drawing as a means through which to expand their understanding of line, form, spatial relationships, proportion, value, perspective, and composition.
STUDENTS: Beginning art majors and students in other disciplines. No previous studio experience required.
FORMAT & STYLE: Studio based introduction through lecture, demonstration, discussion, slide presentation, critiques, and personal consultation during regular class sessions. Homework assignments and occasional field trips.
REQUIREMENTS: Students expected to attend class regularly, and are responsible for a body of work. Completion of projects within allotted time agreed upon, periodic scheduled discussion of work in progress. Homework assignments outside of class. Purchase of materials, approximately $125.
GRADING: Based on studio work accomplished, on individual growth evident in the level of work achieved, amount of work completed, and regular attendance.
ART 14000-01-03 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTORS:
Sections 01 & 03: Jeremy Long, Ceracche Center-Art Painting G-127, Ext. 4-7924
Section 02: Bruce North, Ceracche Center-Art Painting G-127, Ext. 4-1340
ENROLLMENT: 16
PREREQUISITE: None.
OBJECTIVES: A course in creative painting for beginners. Introduces students to the basic principles of painting. Areas that are broadly covered include color, composition, form, light, texture, and special organization. Students expand their awareness and gain in confidence as competence in these areas gradually develops. Paintings start out on paper using the still life set up. By mid-semester traditional stretched canvases are being used.
STUDENTS: Beginning art majors and students from other disciplines.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Mainly consultation with students on an individual basis, during regular studio class sessions. Lecture-demonstrations, slide presentations, group discussion. Occasional reading assignments and field trips to museums and exhibitions.
REQUIREMENTS: Attendance, completion of projects in class, and out of class assignments. Purchase of materials, approximately $200.
GRADING: Based on studio work accomplished, on individual growth evident in the level of work achieved, and amount completed during the course. Regular attendance.
ART 15000-01,02 INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTORS:
Section 01: Ray Ghirardo, Ceracche Center-Art Room G-109, Ext. 4-1341
Section 02: Bill Hastings, Ceracche Center-Art Room G-109, Ext. 4-7014
ENROLLMENT: 15
PREREQUISITE: None.
OBJECTIVES: To introduce students to working and thinking in three dimensions. Emphasis will be balanced between gaining technical experience in traditional materials and forming ideas for and about sculpture.
STUDENTS: Art majors as well as students from other disciplines.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Technical demonstrations will be followed by studio work with individual contact. Critiques and class discussion will conclude each project.
REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of assigned projects within allotted time. Will require some work outside the scheduled class time. Lab Fee of approximately $125 with some additional costs for individual materials.
GRADING: Based on satisfactory completion of assigned projects, active participation in studio work and critiques as well as regular attendance.
ART 15400-01 PRINTMAKING-INTAGLIO/RELIEF FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: TBA, Ceracche Center-Art Room G-106, Ext. 4-3330
ENROLLMENT: 12
PREREQUISITE: None. Two-Dimensional Design, Introduction to Drawing or Painting recommended.
OBJECTIVES: To introduce the student to fine arts printmaking. All methods are described and the student is given experience in ten or more processes. Although the introductory nature of this course results in a rather cursory treatment of these methods, opportunity is given to develop several processes in depth.
STUDENTS: A cross-section of students from many disciplines, usually with some previously developed interest in art. Average class contains 10-20% art majors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture-demonstrations followed by lab with direct one-to-one assistance during the lab-studio work. Assignments done in class for the most part. Portfolio presentations 3-4 times a semester.
REQUIREMENTS: Purchase of tools, wood, zinc, and paper. Approx. $125-150.
Woodcuts, 1 experimental - 4 final
Intaglio, 6 experimental – 4 final
GRADING: Quality of work, which includes: attendance and attention to work, application to work and inventiveness at solutions to design and print problems, facility of process, and quality of product.
ART 22000-01 INTERMEDIATE DRAWING FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Bruce North, Ceracche Center-Art G-115, Ext. 4-1340
ENROLLMENT: 9
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Drawing, Introduction to Painting recommended.
OBJECTIVES: This course will explore conceptual and technical issues of drawing. Projects will include subject matter based on still life, landscape, and figure.
STUDENTS: Art majors, minors, those interested in continuing exploration of drawing.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Class sessions will consist of demonstrations, slide lectures, formal and informal discussions, and drawing.
REQUIREMENTS: Studio work, homework, and a sketchbook. Full attendance at all classes is required. Students will be expected to participate enthusiastically in class and develop a visual and verbal vocabulary with which to address the process and products of drawing. Successful completion of assignments and readings will require approximately six hours per week outside of class.
GRADING: Quality of work, completion of sketchbook, participation in class. Attendance.
ART 22100-01 FIGURE DRAWING FA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Bruce North, Ceracche Center-Art G-115, Ext. 4-1340
ENROLLMENT: 15
PREREQUISITE: An introductory art course. Previous drawing experience or Introduction to Drawing is recommended.
OBJECTIVES: This course will explore drawing with the study of the human form as primary subject matter. The figure will be examined with both anatomical and expressive concerns.
STUDENTS: Students with previous drawing experience.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Class sessions will consist of demonstrations, slide lectures, formal and informal discussions, and direct work from the nude model.
REQUIREMENTS: Studio work, homework, and a sketchbook. Full attendance at all classes is required. Students will be expected to participate enthusiastically in class and develop a visual and verbal vocabulary with which to address the figure. Successful completion of assignments and readings will require approximately six hours per week outside of class.
GRADING: Quality of work, completion of sketchbook, participation in class. Attendance.
ART 23000-01 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Jeremy Long, Ceracche Center-Art Painting G-127, Ext. 4-7924
ENROLLMENT: 10
PREREQUISITE: ART 14000
OBJECTIVES: One-on-one student/teacher dialogue concerning ideas and issues in painting using the still life, landscape, and interiors as a scaffolding. Guidance toward the development of visual and mental skills, in combination with academic studies, reveals a myriad of possibilities in terms of the exploration of ideas.
STUDENTS: Art majors, and students from other disciplines.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Painting through study of art and artists of the past and present. Slide lecture, painting on location in the landscape (weather permitting), interiors, and figure. Museum visits and art openings required.
REQUIREMENTS: No text. Library study required, sometimes used as out of class assignments. Purchase of supplies. Final portfolio-minimum of fifteen slides and ten to fifteen minute presentation from each student regarding their own development and including influences.
GRADING: Based on ability and degree of involvement with subject matter and on attendance.
ART 25000-01 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE FA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Ray Ghirardo, Ceracche Center-Art Room G-109, Ext. 4-1341
ENROLLMENT: 10
PREREQUISITE: ART 15000
OBJECTIVES: Intermediate Sculpture will continue to build on the foundations introduced in ART-15000, still with an emphasis on materials and methods, but with an increased conceptual and ideological basis. The studio component of the course will be supported with investigations and discussions of contemporary and historical sculpture as well as readings from contemporary art journals. The focus of the course will be on developing a series of sculptures in a variety of media.
STUDENTS: Art major, art minors, and students from other disciplines.
FORMAT AND STYLE: A series of problems will be assigned to be worked on in and out of class. Studio work will be supplemented with lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, and field trips. Critiques will be an important element.
REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of assigned projects within the allotted time. Will require some work outside of regularly scheduled class meeting times. Lab Fee of approximately $150.
GRADING: Based on seriousness of involvement with studio work and participation in group and individual critiques. Regular attendance.
ART 25600-01 PRINTMAKING-LITHOGRAPHY FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Weisend, Ceracche Center-Art Room G-107, Ext. 4-1343
ENROLLMENT: 12
PREREQUISITE: An introductory art course. Printmaking-Intaglio/Relief ART 15400, Introduction to Drawing ART 13000, or Printmaking-Silkscreen ART 25500 is recommended, but not required.
OBJECTIVES: Students develop an understanding of both the aesthetic and technical aspects of lithography as a fine arts medium. This is accomplished by critically analyzing the work of artists who use(d) lithography as a means of expression, learning the processes inherent in the medium, and by completing a series of studio projects.
STUDENTS: Art majors and students from other disciplines.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Studio projects are introduced with lectures and class discussions. Slide presentations and field trips to print collections are used to augment the lectures. Direct one-on-one assistance is given while students complete assigned studio work. Group critiques are conducted at the conclusion of each project.
REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to complete projects within the allotted time. Participation in class discussions and group critiques is also expected. The purchase of materials and a lab fee is required. The total expenditure for the course is approximately $125-150.
GRADING: Grades are based on the satisfactory completion of studio projects, participation in class discussion and critiques, and class attendance.
ART 27000-01 BOOK DESIGN FA 3b
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Weisend, Ceracche Center-Art Room G-107, Ext. 4-1343
ENROLLMENT: 12
PREREQUISITE: An introductory art course.
OBJECTIVES: The focus of Book Design is to look at the handmade book as an art form. Students study a variety of artists' books and produce a series of projects that deal with the form and content of the medium.
STUDENTS: Art majors/minors, as well as students with an interest in photography, design, writing, and books.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lectures, demonstrations, slide presentations, and classroom discussions are followed by studio work. Field trips to museums and galleries may be included. One-on-one assistance is given during work on studio projects. Group critiques are conducted at the conclusion of each project. Field trips and slide lectures augment course material.
REQUIREMENTS: Students will be expected to complete several classroom projects, two independent projects, and participate in group critiques. Work outside of scheduled class time is expected. The purchase of materials and a lab fee is required. The total expenditure for the course is approximately $75.
GRADING: Grading will be based on the quality of the work presented, classroom/critique participation, and attendance.
ART 32000-01 ADVANCED DRAWING FA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Bruce North, Ceracche Center-Art Studio G-115, Ext. 4-1340
ENROLLMENT: 6
PREREQUISITES: ART 13000 and ART 22000 or ART 22100.
OBJECTIVES: This course solidifies an individual model for self-motivation of drawing based works. Group presentations and critiques of individual projects to help clarify concepts.
STUDENTS: Majors/minors with serious interest in art.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Class sessions will consist of demonstrations, slide lectures, formal and informal discussions, and drawing.
REQUIREMENTS: Students will be expected to participate enthusiastically in the design and creation of their own work as well as individual and class critiques and discussions. Successful completion of assignments and readings will require a minimum of six hours per week in addition to scheduled class time.
GRADING: Quality and completion of studio work, participation in critiques. Attendance.
ART 34000-01 ADVANCED PAINTING FA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Jeremy Long, Ceracche Center-Art Painting G-127, Ext. 4-7924
ENROLLMENT: 6
PREREQUISITES: ART 14000 and ART 23000.
OBJECTIVES: Begin to develop the imagination through the exploration of more individual ideas.
STUDENTS: Majors/minors with serious interest in art.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Painting through study of art and artists of the past and present. Slide lecture, painting on location in the landscape (weather permitting), interiors, and figure. Museum visits and art openings required.
REQUIREMENTS: No text. Library study required, sometimes used as out of class assignments. Purchase of supplies. Final portfolio-minimum of fifteen slides and ten to fifteen minute presentation from each student regarding their own development and including influences.
GRADING: Based on ability and degree of involvement with subject matter and on attendance.
ART 35000-01 ADVANCED SCULPTURE FA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Ray Ghirardo, Ceracche Center-Art G-109, Ext. 4-1341
ENROLLMENT: 5
PREREQUISITES: ART 15000 and ART 25000.
OBJECTIVES: The focus of Advanced Sculpture will be the development of personal imagery and ideology through the construction of several works in the student's media of choice. Students at this advanced level are assumed to be familiar with a variety of materials and techniques allowing instruction to be primarily concerned with conceptual attitudes. Students are expected to develop both visual and verbal literacy concerning their own work and that of others through readings and group discussion.
STUDENTS: Art majors, art minors, students from other disciplines, with a developed interest in sculpture.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture and slide presentations, primarily tutorial instruction, emphasis on on-going group interaction and criticism.
REQUIREMENTS: Two or more major projects. Will require some work outside of regularly scheduled class meeting times. Lab fee of approximately $150.
GRADING: Based on seriousness of involvement with studio work and participation in individual and group critique.
ART 38000-01 COMPUTER ART FA
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Ray Ghirardo, Ceracche Center-Art Room G-111, Ext. 4-1341
ENROLLMENT: 10
PREREQUISITES: Three studio art classes, preferably painting and drawing.
OBJECTIVES: To provide experience in the use of computers as a fine arts tool for printmaking, animation, and painting.
STUDENTS: Art majors, minors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture-demonstrations followed by tutorial interaction during lab/studio time. Group critiques of finished works.
REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of assigned projects within allotted time. Will require work outside of scheduled class time! Lab Fee of approximately $100.
GRADING: Based on energy and integrity of the work produced - seriousness of involvement - quality of ideas, and work produced.
