Art Courses
ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
ARTS 1303 | Art History I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
ARTS 1304 | Art History II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
ARTS 1311 | Design I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
ARTS 1316 | Drawing I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Coursework will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
ARTS 2316 | Painting I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques. 32 lecture and 64 lab hours each week. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 and 1316 or consent of instructor. Lab fee.
Prerequisites: ARTS 1311 and 1316 or consent of instructor
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
ARTS 2348 | Digital Media
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Studio course that explores the potential of the computer hardware and software medium for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts.
Prerequisites: ARTS 1316 and ARTS 1311 or instructor approval
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
ARTS 2356 | Photography I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: Introduction to the basics of photography, which includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. In addition, emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics will be discussed.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education