ART COURSES courses are offered in two-dimensional studio format, as well as a survey lecture class in art history. Drawing, painting and printmaking acquaint students with a variety of techniques using dry media and liquid media.

ART 101. ART APPRECIATION
The student will be exposed to different areas of the visual arts which will include the study of the visual elements and the principles of design. The course will also cover a brief survey of the highlights of art from the Paleolithic period to modern times. One semester; three credits

ART 102. PAINTING AND 2-D DESIGN
Emphasis on the elements and principles of design will be the primary focus through the use of mixed media and collage techniques. Exposure to how line, form, shape, and color influence composition will be the primary learning outcome of this course. One semester; three credits

ART 200. BASIC OIL PAINTING
The student will learn the basics of design along with techniques of oil painting, using paint from tubes as well as oilbars. One semester; three credits

ART 201. OIL PAINTING II
An extension of the techniques learned in Basic Oil Painting (ART 107) with an emphasis on personal growth and creativity. Prerequisite: ART 200 or approval of the instructor. One semester; three credits

ART 203. PAINTING: WATER-BASED MEDIA
A study of painting methods in a variety of traditional and non-traditional water-based material and techniques. Students will begin to combine their understanding of drawing and design in the form of problem-solving exercises focusing on composition, value, color, and surface for both abstract and realistic work. Prerequisite: ART 102 or 111. One semester; three credits

ART 208. CERAMICS I
Students will be introduced to the ceramic process using clay and hand building methods. One semester; three credits

ART 211. WORLD ART I
A survey of major visual art forms from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. One semester; three credits

ART 212. WORLD ART II
A survey of major visual art forms from the Renaissance period to the present. One semester; three credits

ART 230. BASIC DRAWING I
The student will learn the basics of composition, visual elements and principles of design. One semester; three credits

ART 231. DRAWING II
A continuation of Basic Drawing I, with the introduction of advanced techniques. Prerequisite: ART 111. One semester; three credits

ART 233. FIGURE DRAWING
A drawing class using live models as subjects. Drawing materials will include brush and ink, charcoal, pastel and various other media. Permission from the art instructor is required before enrolling in this class. One semster; three credits

ART 290 - 299. HONORS SPECIAL TOPICS
Open to members of the Honors Program or by permission of instructor.

ART 301. ADVANCED DESIGN: MIXED MEDIA
An emphasis on cultivating individual creativity through combining the elements of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design using collage techniques. At this level, student swill have a wide knowledge base of a variety of materials and techniques in order to make creative choices, with the guidance of the instructor, when meeting the goals for project assignments. One semester; three credits

ART 310. INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
The student will be instructed in the basics of printmaking using the techniques of woodcut, linocutting, screenprinting, and monoprinting. One semester; three credits

ART 311. PRINTMAKING II
Students will build on Printmaking techniques learned in ART 310. An emphasis on personal growth through projects directed by the instructor. Prerequisite ART 310. One semester; 3 credit hours

ART 312. PAINTING III
At this level the student will have mastered basic oil painting techniques and have the ability to apply a more creative approach to the work. Prerequisites: ART 200, ART 207 or permission from the instructor. One semester; 3 credit hours

ART 330. SCULPTURE II
Students will apply design principles learned in ART 104 to 3-dimensional projects using various materials. Prerequisites: ART 104 or permission of instructor. One semester; 3 credit hours

ART 400-410. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART
Content and credit variable with interest and instructor. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. One semester; one to three credits

ART 411 - 412. DRAWING: EXPERIMENTAL
An advanced drawing course that allows students to experiment with techniques, materials and subject matter learned in previous courses. At this level the student will be expected to apply contemporary art historical references to their work along with creative choices when fulfilling assignments. Prerequisites: Any drawing course at 200 level or above. One semester; 3 credit hours

ART 414 - 415. PAINTING: EXPERIMENTAL
An advanced painting course that builds on the techniques, materials and subjects learned in other painting and art history courses. Students will fulfill assignments through the painting medium of their choice. Prerequisites: Any painting course at 200 level and above. One semester; 3 credit hours

ART 475. SENIOR PROBLEM
The student will be required to produce a large body of work which would be indicative of the level the student has achieved. The theme of the works will be decided by the student and instructor. The student will be required to have an exhibition of these works to be viewed by the public. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor. One semester; three credits

ART 480-485. SPECIAL STUDIES IN ART
Content and credit variable with interest and instructor. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. One semster; one to three credits