ARTE 312 – Curr Methods & Materials in Art Ed
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to introduce and instruct the art education major in the following: art education rationale; the history of art education in the United States; exploration and development of art media, tools, and curriculum resources; application of art education theory and practice in the areas of […]
ARTE 217 – Creative Arts for Elem School Tchr
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Designed to foster awareness, enthusiasm, and commitment to the importance of the arts within the elementary education curriculum, and to develop an understanding of the role the arts play in each individual’s life. General topics dealt with are: art and music education rationale, basic perceptual and conceptual skill […]
ART 231 – Typography
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ART-204 ART-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will consider the problems and practices of typographical theory and presentation in the area of visual design. Specific considerations will include acquiring a general knowledge of typography and its use as related to design, exploration of that knowledge by traditional methods […]
ART 206 – Intro to Graphic Design
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Foundations of technology in the arts. Emphasis on the design, reproduction, and distribution of digital images.
ART 208 – Introductory Photography
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ART-204. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to basic 35mm camera operation, black and white film processing, and darkroom procedures in enlarging and developing prints. Emphasis is on practicing technical skills and learning the basics of photographic composition.
ART 210 – Introductory Ceramics
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Processes and techniques in both wheel-throwing and hand building in the art and craft of pottery. Throwing leads progressively toward stoneware clay tooling, decorating, glazing, and firing. Special emphasis is placed on ceramics for teachers.
ART 218 – Introduction to Digital Photography
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to Basic Digital Photography including camera operations and computer image manipulations. Emphasis is on learning basic camera function, photographic compositions, and computer enhancement of photographic images.
ART 230 – Graphic Design I
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ART-204 ART-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to graphic design. Emphasis is on design of effective graphics for visual communication. Studio activities include layout and design using desktop publishing and computer software.
ART 205 – Three-Dimensional Design
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Investigation of three-dimensional organization techniques, with special emphasis on the plastic controls of form and space. An introduction to tools and various sculptural media, including wood, plaster, and clay.
ART 203 – Basic Drawing
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink. Emphasis on line, value, and proportion. Studio exercises from both still life and landscape sketching are included, as well as the basics of perspective.
ART 204 – Two-Dimensional Design
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to the elements and principles of design, as well as specific design applications through various materials and techniques; includes a thorough study of basic color theory and practice.
ART 101 – Introduction to Art
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Patterns of perception and understanding are established through analysis of major works of painting, sculpture, and architecture in a historical survey. The class format includes a liberal use of slides and occasional films.