Art
(ARTS)
103—Studio Based Introduction to
Art, 3 Cr.
An introduction to art including
lectures and discussions, but focused on two- and three-dimensional studio
work. Intended for students interested in an experiential approach to learning
about art. Restricted to students not majoring in art.
105—Introduction to Art, 3 Cr.
An introduction to art including
lectures and discussions, but focused on two- and three- dimensional studio
work. Intended for students interested in an experiential approach to learning
about art. Restricted to students not majoring in art.
107—Perpsectives in Drawing, 3 Cr.
Exploration of perspectives and
approaches to the drawing process. This course is intended for non-art majors
and non-art minors, and emphasizes observation and description. This course may
not be used towards the requirements for an art major or minor.
108—Film Appreciation, 3 Cr.
An introduction to film including
lectures, discussions, and viewings.
111—Foundations: Drawing I, 3 Cr.
Introduction to drawing, with the
primary emphasis on perception and description. Must be taken concurrently with
112. ,
Note: ARTS 111, 112, 121, 122, 160 and
161 comprise the freshman foundations art program. They are prerequisites to
most studio art courses and art history courses.
112—Foundations: Design I, 3 Cr.
An introduction to two- and
three-dimensional design. Must be taken concurrently with 111.
Note: ARTS 111, 112, 121, 122, 160 and
161 comprise the freshman foundations art program. They are prerequisites to
most studio art courses and art history courses.
115—Introduction to Art: Methods and
Media, 3 Cr.
An
introduction to art focusing on studio work. Areas of study include two- and
three-dimensional art forms as well as fine crafts. Students will be introduced
to a variety of materials.
118—Introduction to Digital Media, 3
Cr.
Introduction to the concepts, software,
hardware, and components related to the production of digital media. Students
will receive initial exposure to digital video editing, 3D modeling and
animation, digital image manipulation, Web page design, digital audio, and
virtual reality. Students will learn the necessary research skills to keep
current in a dynamic field.
121—Foundations: Drawing II, 3 Cr.
A continuation of Foundations: Drawing
I. Must be taken concurrently with 122. Prerequisites: 111, 112. ,
Note: ARTS 111, 112, 121, 122, 160 and
161 comprise the freshman foundations art program. They are prerequisites to
most studio art courses and art history courses.
122—Foundations: Design II, 3 Cr.
This course is a continuation of
Foundations: Design I. Emphasis will also be placed on personal artistic goals
and development. Must be taken concurrently with 121. Prerequisites: 111, 112.
Note: ARTS 111, 112, 121, 122, 160 and
161 comprise the freshman foundations art program. They are prerequisites to
most studio art courses and art history courses.
160—Foundations: Art History I, 3
Cr.
Chronological survey of art from
prehistoric times to the Renaissance, focusing on major monuments of world art.
Note: ARTS 111, 112, 121, 122, 160 and
161 comprise the freshman foundations art program. They are prerequisites to
most studio art courses and art history courses.
161—Foundations: Art History II, 3
Cr.
Chronological survey of art from the
Renaissance to the present, focusing on major monuments of world art. ,
Note:
ARTS 111, 112, 121, 122, 160 and 161 comprise the freshman foundations art program.
They are prerequisites to most studio art courses and art history courses.
200—Women in Art, 3 Cr.
This course surveys the historical and
contemporary roles of women in the visual arts, both as producers of art and as
the subject of art. Emphasis is on Western art; some non-Western art included.
203—Ceramics, 3 Cr.
This course will concentrate on the vessel
and sculptural forms, wheel throwing, handbuilding, and production pottery
techniques. Surface decoration, glazing, kiln firing, and a historical
perspective of the vessel will also be introduced. Prerequisites: 111, 112,
121, 122.
206—Concepts in Art Education, 3–5
Cr.
An introduction to developmental and
philosophical theories in art. A studio component of the course is intended to
provide experience in using materials for meaningful expression and planning
for a community-based experiential component of the class. This course is
required for Bachelor of Art Education students, and it may also be of interest
to others seeking a general introduction to theories of artistic development
and philosophy of art.
207—Printmaking, 3 Cr.
An introduction to the printmaking
processes with emphases on intaglio and relief processes. Prerequisites: 111,
112, 121, 122.
216—Painting, 3 Cr.
An introduction to painting processes
with emphases on acrylic and oil paint. Prerequisites: 111, 112, 121, 122.
219—Fundamentals of Graphic Design,
3 Cr.
An introduction to the processes of
graphic design, including the examination of concepts, techniques, and
historical perspectives. Students will develop a stronger understanding of
graphic design elements and principles. Projects will allow students to gain
experience in concepting, comping, and software applications. Prerequisites:
111, 112, 121, 122.
220—Advertising Design, 3 Cr.
Further development of graphic design
skills and techniques with an emphasis on concept development. Projects become
more complex including the development of various advertising and sales
promotion collateral. Prerequisite: 219.
221—Layout Design, 3 Cr.
Further exploration of graphic design
processes and techniques. Emphasis on the development of skills in the
preparation of text, imagery and grid systems as it relates to the production
of page layout materials in Adobe Design and/or Quark Xpress. Projects include
the development of information design, editorial design, newsletters, and
brochures. Prerequisite: 219.
222—3D Modeling and Animation I, 3
Cr.
Introductory concepts, techniques, and
software related to modeling and animating in 3D. Basics of polygon; mesh and
spline modeling; key frame animation, texture mapping, and lighting will be
covered. Includes an examination of various industry standard applications.
Prerequisites: 118, 218. May be taken concurrently with 218 with consent of
instructor.
223—Web Design and Development, 3
Cr.
This course is designed to build
students’ design and technical skills in the area of Web page design. Course
content will include an introduction to HTML, fundamentals of Web layout,
interface design, knowledge structuring, and content organization, database
integration, planning, site management, and client relations. Prerequisites:
118, 218. May be taken concurrently with 218 with consent of instructor.
228—Photography, 3 Cr.
Photography as an art form: basic
techniques of black and white photography. Emphasis on developing critical
abilities. Students will need to have camera with light meter and controllable
focus, aperture, and shutter. Because of the need to provide film, paper and
developing chemicals, students should be aware that this is an expensive
course.
239—Graphic Arts and New Media
Workshop, 3 Cr.
Students in this studio art course
experiment with a range of traditional and digital means to create print media,
websites, short films, and other projects. Unit workshops will introduce
fundamental skills and techniques. Prerequisites: 121, 122. May be repeated for
credit.
254—American History through Film, 3
Cr.
This course uses film and relevant
texts to study themes in history. The course will critically analyze how the
histories of peoples, nations and culture, as well as political, economic,
cultural and social conflicts are portrayed and worked out in popular films.
Students will develop critical thinking skills and learn to read films as
cultural texts. Depending upon the instructor, students may be required to
attend regularly scheduled film showings, watch films on their own time, or
make other arrangements requiring additional student time. Must be taken concurrently
with HIST 254.
300—Figure Drawing, 3 Cr.
Figure
drawing and figure composition. Work from the live model, from studies, and
from art historical precedents. Prerequisites: 111, 112, 121, 122. May be
repeated for credit.
302—Typography, 3 Cr.
Students
will explore the expressive potential of typographic form and gain a stronger
understanding of the importance of message and visual harmony in typographic
communication. Prerequisite: 219.
305—Advanced Ceramics, 3 Cr.
Further exploration of
ceramics processes and techniques. Prerequisites: 111, 112, 121, 122. May be
repeated for credit. ,
308—Drawing III, 3 Cr.
A continuation of ARTS 111 and 112.
Explores in further detail composition, the representation of form and space,
and the role of expression in drawing and design. Prerequisites: 111, 112, 121,
122. May be repeated for credit.
316—Advanced Painting, 3 Cr.
A continuation of ARTS-216, with
further exploration of painting processes with an emphasis on oil painting. Prerequisite:
216. May be repeated for credit.
317—Advanced Printmaking, 3 Cr.
Further exploration of printmaking
processes with emphases on intaglio and relief processes. Prerequisites: 111,
112, 121, 122, 207. May be repeated for credit.
320—Sculpture, 3 Cr.
Exploration of sculptural processes and
approaches. Prerequisites: 111, 112, 121, 122. May be repeated for credit.
321—Digital Video I, 3 Cr.
This course will build on the skills
learned in 118 and 218. Students will learn how to shoot, capture, and edit
video in a digital format. Advanced techniques for non-linear digital video
editing will be covered. The focus of this course will be on technical issues,
camera techniques, editing, lighting, transitions, and compositing.
Prerequisites: 118, 218.
322—3D Modeling and Animation II, 3
Cr.
Advanced techniques in 3D modeling and
animation will be covered in this class. Topics include composition, meshform
modeling, figure animation, inverse kinematics, special effects, advanced
lighting and texture mapping. Prerequisites: 118, 218, 222.
323—Web Design and Animation, 3 Cr.
Focus on developing user-centric Web
design interfaces. Projects will include development of Web sites via
Macromedia Dreamweaver, as well as development of various visual elements via
Flash, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Prerequisite: 334.
328—Advanced Photography, 3 Cr.
This course focuses on advanced
printing techniques, camera functions and lighting. Students will have an
opportunity to try different types of films, printing papers and camera
filters. Prerequisite: 228. May be repeated for credit.
332—Computer Illustration, 3 Cr.
Students will gain experience in developing
illustrations and visual elements via Adobe Illustrator. Projects include logo,
symbol and icon design, as well as identity systems and various collateral
material. Emphasis is placed in concept development, technical proficiency, and
artistic mastery. Prerequisite: 219, 302.
334—Illustration Techniques, 3 Cr.
Students will gain experience in
developing computer imagery via Adobe Photoshop. Projects include developing
photomontages and various visual elements will be further exploring problem
solving methods and a personal creative vision. Prerequisites: 219, 302, 332.
May be repeated once for credit.
339—Advanced Graphic Arts and New
Media Workshop, 3 Cr.
This
courses is a continuation of the introductory level course of graphic arts and
new media. Prerequisite: 239. May be repeated for credit.
350—Art History: Early Modernism, 3
Cr.
A history of Modern Art from the late
19th century until the 1930s or 1940s. The course will also include study of
the antecedents of Modernism in early Western art, and also seek to explore
connections with non-Western traditions. Prerequisites: 160, 161.
351—Art History: Late
Modernism, 3 Cr.
A history of Modern
Art from the 1930s or 1940s to the present. The course will also seek to
explore connections with non-Western art where feasible. Prerequisites: 160,
161.
360—Art in the Elementary/Middle School
(K–9), 3 Cr.
Overview of the history and philosophy
of art; basic principles and methods of teaching art in the kindergarten,
elementary, and middle school; understanding and evaluating children’s growth
in art; lesson planning, classroom techniques, and practical laboratory
techniques.
361—Methods in Art Education, 3 Cr.
Course is directed toward the practice
of teaching children art and participating meaningfully in children’s
interpretative practices. Art education students design and implement
developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans as they teach in the Viterbo
After School Art Program which offers eight-week art classes for students ages
5–12. Studio component: development of art educational objectives through
laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: ARTS 206. Restricted to art education
majors.
362—Advanced Methods in Art
Education, 3 Cr.
Introduction to the concept of the
artist/ teacher. Art education curriculum, unit and lesson planning,
evaluation, motivation, instructional materials, and observational techniques
for the middle through secondary art classroom. A studio component of this
course is meant to provide students with experience in using materials for
meaningful expression and planning for the studio-based experiential teaching
component of the class. Prerequisite: ARTS 206. Restricted to art education
majors.
400—Advanced Graphic Design, 3 Cr.
The capstone course taken in the
student’s senior year deals with contemporary themes, issues and opportunities
in graphic design, as well as the development of a finished portfolio and
self-promotion strategies, other projects include package design and mixed
media illustration. Prerequisites: 323, 334.
420—Independent Project, 3 Cr.
The planning, development, and
evaluation of an entire project. Work with a faculty member to develop a stand
alone instructional module and act as producer as well as developer.
Prerequisites: 118, 218; consent of instructor.
421—Digital Video II, 3 Cr.
This course will introduce advanced topics
in digital video editing. Advanced editing techniques, camera work, field
production, and compositing will be covered. Issues regarding output for
broadcast, videotape, DVD, and World Wide Web will be covered in depth.
Students will use a variety of software to edit and create special effects.
Prerequisites: 118, 218, 321.
441—Advanced Production Lab, 3 Cr.
This is the capstone course for the
Digital Media major. Students will prepare a digital portfolio of their work
for potential employers or graduate schools. This course will teach students
how to output various digital projects to different types of media. Issue
related to file formats, bandwidth considerations, compression, codecs, and
delivery platforms will be covered. Prerequisites: 118, 218, 222, 321,
421.
463—Student Teaching: Elementary/
Middle (K–9), 5 Cr.
Observation and supervised teaching at
kindergarten, elementary and middle levels. Prerequisites: admission to the
teacher education program; admission to student teaching; passing Praxis II
score.
464—Student Teaching: Secondary
(9–12), 5 Cr.
Observation and supervised teaching at
the secondary level. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program;
admission to student teaching; passing Praxis II score.
489—Advanced Studio Problems, 1–5
Cr.
Individual work in any studio area
beyond listed courses. Students will be provided with work space in the
department and will meet with a selected instructor for regular appointments to
discuss work in progress. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated
for credit.
490—Research Paper, 1 Cr.
Advanced research paper for BFA
students. To be completed during the senior year.