This course is a continuation of the intermediate level course of design. Prerequisite: 239. May be repeated for credit.

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 art where feasible. Prerequisites: 160, ENGL 104 or 105 or 195. WCII, OC

A history of Modern Art from the 1930s or 1940s to the present. The course will also include study of the antecedents in Modernism in early Western art, and also seek to explore connections with non-Western art where feasible. Prerequisites: 160, ENGL 104 or 105 or 195. WCII, OC

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 childrens growth in art; lesson planning, classroom techniques, and practical laboratory techniques.

Course is directed toward the practice of teaching children art and participating meaningfully in childrens 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.

Courses on topics of interest to art students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of art. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. Graded CR/NC.

Independent reading, research, and studio work under the guidance of an art faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Figure drawing and figure composition. Work from the live model, from studies, and from art historical precedents. May be repeated for credit.

Further exploration of ceramics processes and techniques. Prerequisite: 203. May be repeated for credit.