Art (ART)
Foundation course in digital arts and design, with emphasis in the production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None.
Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.
Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.
Investigation seeking visual solutions to a variety of problems concerning color in two and three dimensions and modes of color appearances, including light and effects in design and theory of design. Prerequisites: None.
Overview of how color is perceived and utilized in a digital environment and how to ensure consistent color from capture to final output in print or online. Investigate visual solutions utilizing electronic devices for color correction, manipulation and integrity. Prerequisites: None.
Fundamental principles of three-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.
Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.
Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition. Prerequisites: ART116.
Artistic study of the concept of anatomical unity. Principle skeletal and muscular structures affecting surface form of the human figure. Includes drawing project, portfolio, and tests. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART116 or permission of Instructor.
Development of observational skills as they apply to sequential art. Emphasis on techniques that showcase how characters interact with their environment and manipulate props and cartooning anatomy. Includes techniques on composing page layouts, adapting scripts and reference gathering. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Development of inking materials and techniques used in sequential art. Emphasis on the types of tools used in the industry and the various means of employing them. Understanding the duties of the inker and the process of computer finishing. Prerequisites: None.
Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.
Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Camera required.
Advanced camera and darkroom techniques. Aesthetic awareness with personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor.
Refinement of aesthetic and technical aspects producing convincing images of highest quality. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.
Emphasis on personal statement and style. Related graphic art forms explored. Development of portfolio. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART133 or permission of Instructor.
Emphasis on development of alternative photographic processes including technique, aesthetics, and creative imagery. Exploration of various types of non-silver photographic processes including cyanotype, Van Dyke, Polaroid imaging, and others. Prerequisites: None.
Basic techniques of lighting, camera work, and reproduction of commercial photography. Cooperation with commercial art community. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.
Advanced techniques with portfolio organization and presentation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART138.
Fundamentals of portrait photography. Basic techniques of lighting, posing, design, and digital workflows applicable to the industry. Theory and practices of a portrait photography business. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: Digital camera with manual settings required.
Fundamentals of digital photography. Includes camera operations, exposure techniques, introduction to digital output, and theory of digital photography. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Digital camera required.
Intermediate theory and techniques of digital photography. Aesthetic awareness and personal expression from image capture through intermediate techniques in the digital darkroom. Introduction to high-resolution digital output. Prerequisites:A grade of C or better in ART142 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: Semi-adjustable, high-resolution digital camera is required.
Exploration of sculptural form and expression in clay, plaster, stone, wood and metal. Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.
Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART161.
Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.
Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART165.
Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various media in painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.
Continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities in painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor.
Generation of two-dimensional (2D) images, designs, and media using digital and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding digital and design-based techniques and workflows. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Artistic manipulation of computer images. Emphasis on color and three-dimensional (3D) design in production of these images. Existing software used to generate three-dimensional art. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or ADA/ART169 or permission of Instructor.
Introduction to the multiple elements of paint software programs using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of computer techniques including color paint programs for the production of computer images. Use of electronic input and output devices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial publishing using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of electronic page layout techniques. Emphasis on publication design layout and concepts. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Introduction to multiple elements of digital imaging. Basic foundation in photographic manipulation of images, with special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Designed for broad overview of the digital arts. Experience in digital based media, creative problem solving, design and aesthetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial-graphic presentation materials using the microcomputer and other advanced technologies. Basic foundation in the use of computer presentation software programs using presentation techniques. Special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying all presentation materials. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Basic understanding of design principles and the stages of graphic design, with an emphasis on final product and presentation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Graphic design use in microcomputer; black and white graphics, standard and color brushes, lines, shapes, area fills and fonts. Application to illustration, advertising graphics, typography, and video interaction. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.
The art of animation (animated sequences, special effects, titles, etc.) using the computer. Construction characters, background graphics, color, scaling, storyboard, cells, timing, editing, and surface rendering. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 or ART116) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Basic concepts of 3D modeling. Anatomy of computer geometry; basic elements that make computer models-curves, surfaces, non-uniform rational basis spline (NURBS), and polygons. 3D translation, shading, materials, and rendering. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Understanding of the digital rules and programs used in coloring, toning and lettering comics, and the problems presented therein within the sequential narrative. Emphasis on rules and guidelines within the industry, and digital coloring and lettering. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART100, ART119, and ART120) or permission of Instructor.
Understanding of the comics industry. Includes researching, marketing, packaging, and distributing comics. Emphasis on selling and submitting to comic publishers, how to develop comics for self-publishing, promotional materials, and understanding contracts and copyrights involved in the process of publishing comics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Development of a complete sequential comic, using all comics skills from beginning to end. Process includes scripting, penciling, inking, coloring or toning, lettering, and printing for publication. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART100 and ART219) or permission of Instructor.
Basic principles of color theory, camera and input and output techniques using slide film or digital photography. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: Film or digital camera is required.
Practical application of photographic techniques within the fashion industry. Includes the photographing of models, garments, and accessories. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera is required. ART237 may be repeated for credit.
Defining career goals, and developing a self-promotional marketing plan to enter the workplace, including a resume, business card, leave behind, social media presence, interactive portfolio and printed portfolio. Understand business ethics and etiquette, artist's rights, copyright laws and contractual agreements, and develop networking, interview and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to concepts and techniques involved in Fine Art field of Printmaking. Deals with three most basic Printmaking modes of Serigraphy, Woodcut, and Monoprinting in first part of course. Overview of Etching, Lithography and Papermaking in second part of course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111 and ART113.
Career goals, presentation of artist and art work (portfolio, resume, business cards, catalog), pricing and selling works, networking, establishing a studio, promotion and publicity, writing press releases, proposal writing, business ethics, artist rights, copyright law, contracts and agreements, royalties, record keeping, and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.
Choosing the right pieces to include, presenting art work, developing the portfolio. Prerequisites: None.
Study of the nude and clothed figure in painting with special attention upon relevant color palettes, direct and indirect figurative painting techniques, and development of anatomical knowledge and compositional structure. Students will draw upon both historical and contemporary modes of depicting the figure to develop a personalized approach to figure painting. Live models, photographs, drawings, "Planes of the Head" models, and the studio skeleton will be used as the basis of projects. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: Previous experience drawing from the live model recommended. Oil paint is the preferred medium but students may work in other painting media if they have previous experience. ART263 may be repeated for credit.
Intermediate digital photographic imaging techniques. Refinement of aesthetic awareness and personal expression. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ADA/ART177.
Advanced digital photographic imaging techniques. Advanced manipulation techniques of photographic images and time-based media. Continued development of aesthetic awareness and personal expression. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART270.
Focus on design, art, and development skills for a problem taken from business or industry. Includes practice-based capstone project focusing on a specific issue or need in digital media arts and design. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. Course Notes: ART280AA requires 80 clock hours of designated work per credit hour.
Focus on design, art, and development skills for a problem taken from business or industry. Includes practice-based capstone project focusing on a specific issue or need in digital media arts and design. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. Course Notes: ART280AB requires 80 clock hours of designated work per credit hour.
Focus on design, art, and development skills for a problem taken from business or industry. Includes practice-based capstone project focusing on a specific issue or need in digital media arts and design. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. Course Notes: ART280AC requires 80 clock hours of designated work per credit hour.
Advanced skill development of graphic design through use of microcomputer. Emphasis on computer design and techniques for producing all types of camera-ready advertising art for printed matter and package design. Includes illustration, typography, photo imaging, and color separation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ADA/ART183 or permission of Instructor.
Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial illustration using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of computer techniques including color paint and draw programs for the production of commercial illustrations for publications and printed matter. Use of and output devices. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ART290AC students must have completed advanced courses in the subject field. ART290AC may be repeated for credit.
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ART290BC may be repeated for credit.
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART117 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ART290DC may be repeated for credit.
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ART290EC may be repeated for credit.
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART162 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ART290GC may be repeated for credit.
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART113 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ART290JC may be repeated for credit.
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART143 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ART290MC may be repeated for credit.
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ART290PC may be repeated for credit.
Advanced level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.
Advanced level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.
Advanced-level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.
Advanced level workshop seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
Digital design, development, and photographic imaging work experience in a business or industry. 80 hours of designated work. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. Course Notes: ART297AA may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours.
Digital design, development, and photographic imaging work experience in a business or industry. 160 hours of designated work. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.