Art Course Descriptions

ART-110F Drawing I (2 credits)
Creative problem solving and self-expression are the underlying themes in this survey of the abasic topics of drawing, including perspective, perceptiion, materials and techniques.

ART-111F Drawing II (2 credits)
Prerequisite: ART 110F

An extension of ART 110F that includes an introduction to figure drawing and pastels. Students begin formulating a unique personal vision and style while familiarizing themselves with more advanced pictorial strategies.

ART-115F Two-Dimensional Design (2 credits)
An investigation of structure and order in the visual arts. Such two dimensional design concepts as figure/ground, positive/negative space, balance, composition, pattern and rhythm will be explored. Emphasis will be on learning basic design concepts through various projects, creation of artworks, visual problem solving, self-expression, and assessment through group critiques by learning to make critical aesthetic judgments.

ART-117F Color Theory(2 credits)
The theory and practice of color are closely examined in this course. Useful applications are made to a broad range of fieldswith a special focus on the visual arts.

ART-220F Digital Photography (2 credits)
This studio course covers the fundamentals of digital photography as an art form. Areas of study include learning to use the digital camera, shutter, aperture and exposure as well as gaining experience in the digital darkroom and in the process of the digital image with Adobe Photoshop. Students will also learn color management and how to print digital images. The course emphasizes visual problem solving and creativity through class assignments. Students must provide a 3 mega pixel camera or greater to complete the course.

ART-225F Introduction to Photoshop (2 credits)
A study of two-dimensional computer imaging and design using Adobe Photoshop for creative image-making and visual problem solving. Students will learn to operate the computer, picture and film scanners and color printers while studying raster based program Adobe Photoshop. This course will focus on 16 million color digital painting, drawing, two and three dimensional design, animation and photography. Students must provide film and/or digital cameras for use in the course.

ART-226F Three-Dimensional Computer Imaging (2 credits)
A study of three-dimensional computer imaging and design using the program 3Ds Max for creative image making, animation and visual problem solving. This program is the industry standard for 3D computer imaging for film, video, game creation and 3D visualizations. Students will learn to create virtual 3D worlds by creating 3D objects, navigating space, lighting, camera techniques, ray trace rendering and animation. Emphasis will be on the technical, visual problem solving and self-expression through this medium. May be repeated for credit.

ART-103FD Art of Our Time (3 credits) )
A look into major trends in American painting, sculpture and architecture since 1945, emphasizing their exciting and meaningful relations in contemporary life. Offered every semester

ART-340 Graphic Design I (new course, 2 credits) )
ART-440 Graphic Design II (new course, 2 credits) )
B-W MaCs Curriculum
Last modified: Mar 15, 2010
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