Heritage students may pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Visual
Arts. Experience with a variety of studio techniques is available with opportunity
to pursue advanced study in painting and ceramics. Students can expect to gain
an understanding of the role and relevance of visual arts in contemporary societies
as well as exploring the historical roots and influences that have contributed
to contemporary art. The Visual Arts major provides opportunity for all campus
members to experience visual culture and to integrate visual experience into
other courses of study.
The Visual Art major provides students interested in pursuing careers in the
fine arts and related fields the opportunity to develop competence in basic
studio skills, awareness of historical and contemporary critical concerns within
the profession and sensitivity to the breadth of aesthetic diversity expressed
through the visual arts. In conjunction with other programs offered at Heritage,
the Visual Arts program allows students to prepare for graduate studies in
fine art, art history, arts administration, art therapy, architecture, museum
studies and cultural and visual anthropology. Through senior internships,
students acquire experience that helps them transition to careers as professional
artists or related professions in business, education, and counseling.
DEGREES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED
The Visual Arts program offers courses to complete the following degrees
and programs:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree
1. Major: Visual Art
Visual Art (K-12 Teaching Credential)
Minor: Visual Art, Studio Art
DEGREE AND PROGRAM OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major: Visual Arts
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1. General University Requirements |
45 credits |
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Program Requirements: Math/Science: 2 science courses. |
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2. Major Requirements |
63-64 credits |
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Art Core (Lower Division): |
24 credits |
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(3 credits of which can be applied to both the GUR’s and Art Core) |
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ART 170 Basic Design I |
3 |
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ART 180 Drawing I |
3 |
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ART 202 Introduction to Digital Photography |
3 |
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ART 240 American Indian Cultural Arts |
3 |
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ART 265 Pottery I |
3 |
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ART 280 Drawing II |
3 |
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ART 250 Painting I |
3 |
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ART 270 Basic Design II |
3 |
| Art Core (Upper Division): |
21-24 credits |
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ART 306W World Art History I |
3 |
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ART 307W World Art History II |
3 |
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ART 372 Professional Practices for Artists |
3 |
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ART 402W Contemporary World Art |
3 |
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ART 410W Senior Seminar |
3 |
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ART 490 Internship |
3-6 |
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ART 497 Senior Thesis |
3 |
| Concentration: Select 18 credits from the following |
18 credits |
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ART 340 American Indian Cultural Arts |
3 |
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ART 353 Intermediate Watercolor |
3 |
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ART 355 Ceramic Sculpture I |
3 |
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ART 356 Ceramic Sculpture II |
3 |
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ART 357 Acrylic Painting I |
3 |
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ART 358 Acrylic Painting II |
3 |
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ART 371 Illustration I |
3 |
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ART 380 Drawing III |
3 |
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ART 404 Advanced Watercolor |
3 |
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ART 405 Introduction to Architectural Ceramics |
3 |
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ART 450 Advanced Painting |
3 |
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ART 451 Acrylic Painting III |
3 |
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ART 452 Acrylic Painting IV |
3 |
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ART 455 Ceramic Sculpture III |
3 |
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ART 456 Ceramic Sculpture IV |
3 |
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ART 480 Advanced Drawing |
3 |
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3. Electives (as needed |
14-20 credits |
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Electives may be selected from courses within major or other areas of
interest. Students must complete a minimum of 126 credits, 48 of which must
be upper division.
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COURSE GUIDE FOR VISUAL ARTS
FRESHMAN YEAR |
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FRESHMAN YEAR |
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First Semester |
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Second Semester |
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Cr |
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Cr |
COMM 105 |
Heritage Core |
3 |
ENG 102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
ENG 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
CPSC 101 |
Intro. to Computer Science |
3 |
HIS 101 |
World Civilization I |
3 |
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Humanities GUR |
3 |
ART 170 |
Basic Design I or |
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Math or Science |
3 |
ART 180 |
Drawing I |
3 |
ART 170 |
Basic Design I or |
3 |
ART 265 |
Pottery I |
3 |
ART 180 |
Drawing I |
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ART 250 |
Painting I |
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15 |
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15 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR |
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SOPHOMORE YEAR |
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First Semester |
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Second Semester |
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Cr |
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Cr |
ENG 221W |
Comparative World Lit or |
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ART 307W |
World Art History II |
3 |
PHIL 310W |
Philosophy and Culture or World Language |
3 |
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STUDIO COURSE |
3 |
ART 306W |
World Art History I |
3 |
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STUDIO COURSE |
3 |
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STUDIO COURSE |
3 |
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STUDIO COURSE |
3 |
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STUDIO COURSE |
3 |
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12 |
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12 |
JUNIOR YEAR |
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JUNIOR YEAR |
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First Semester |
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Second Semester |
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Cr |
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Cr |
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LABORATORY SCIENCE |
4 |
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LABORATORY SCIENCE or MATH 101 |
3 |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE |
3 |
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ELECTIVE |
3 |
ART 402W |
Contemporary World Art |
3 |
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STUDIO COURSE |
3 |
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STUDIO COURSE |
3 |
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STUDIO COURSE |
3 |
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ELECTIVE |
3 |
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CONCENTRATION |
3 |
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ELECTIVE |
3 |
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16 |
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18 |
SENIOR YEAR |
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SENIOR YEAR |
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First Semester |
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Second Semester |
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Cr |
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Cr |
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LABORATORY SCIENCE or MATH 101 |
3 |
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SENIOR SEMINAR |
3 |
ART 490 |
Internship |
3 |
ART 490 |
Internship or CONCENTRATION |
3 |
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CONCENTRATION |
3 |
ART 497 |
Senior Thesis |
3 |
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ELECTIVE |
3 |
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ELECTIVE |
3 |
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ELECTIVE |
3 |
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ELECTIVE |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
Total: 126 credits
Note: courses in bold are part of the GENERAL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.
Bachelor of Arts degree. Major: Visual Arts (K-12 credential)
This baccalaureate degree program provides a broad-based preparation
for teachers of visual art and satisfies the primary endorsement for visual
arts. Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements of a B.A. degree
in Visual Art, Heritage University recommends the student to the Washington
State Board of Education for approval of all endorsements earned and the
Washington State Initial Teaching Certificate.
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1. General University Requirements |
45 credits |
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Arts and Science requirements: ENG221W; Math/Science: 2 science courses,
1 semester World Language. |
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2. Professional Education Courses |
32-34 credits |
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(See Department of Education section) |
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3. Specialty Methods Courses |
6 credits |
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ED 491S Specialty Methods in Secondary Teaching |
3 |
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ART 354 Methods of Teaching Secondary Art |
3 |
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4. Visual Art Studio and Art History Courses |
45-48 credits |
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(one of which can be applied to GURs) |
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ART 170 Basic Design I |
3 |
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ART 180 Drawing I |
3 |
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ART 204 Jewelry/Small Metal I |
3 |
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ART 202 Introduction to Digital Photography or |
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ART 206 Photography I |
3 |
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ART 240 American Indian Culture Arts |
3 |
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ART 250 Painting I |
3 |
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ART 265 Pottery I |
3 |
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ART 306W World Art History I |
3 |
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ART 307W World Art History II |
3 |
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ART 310 Integrating Art Across the Curriculum |
3 |
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ART 402 Contemporary World Art |
3 |
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ART 410 Senior Seminar |
3 |
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5. Area of Studio Concentration |
12 credits |
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(9 credits in area of studio concentration and Art 497 senior thesis) |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
128-135
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Minor: Studio Art or Art History
Studio Art or Art History minor is available at Heritage University with the
completion of 21 credits (15 of which must be upper division).
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Students should consult with the program chair if they are not sure of
their preparation for a specific course. Course prerequisites specified
are the minimum preparation required. In their first two college years,
students need to work closely with their advisors to schedule the necessary
general university requirements (GURs) and lower division core courses to
properly prepare for upper division studies.
ART 170 Basic Design I (3)
3 credits
Introduction to elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Students
develop an understanding of concepts of visual composition. Emphasis
on design vocabulary and critical analysis. Color and use of water-based
painting media, drawing media and printmaking media appropriate for K-12 classroom. Students
gain familiarity with woodblock, linocut, and monoprint. $55 materials
fee, Offered TBA
ART 180 Drawing I (3)
3 credits
Introduction to basic media and methods in drawing. Emphasis on experimentation
and expression. $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 202 Introduction to Digital Photography (3)
3 credits
Introduction to the capturing of 2-D imagery by means of digital camera
and the manipulation and transformation of that imagery to printed form with
the use of the computer. $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 204 Jewelry/Small Metal I (3)
3 credits
Introduction to design and construction of jewelry and small metal sculpture.
Includes experience with a variety of methods and media. $55 materials fee,
Offered TBA
ART 206 Photography I (3)
3 credits
Introduction to basic black and white photographic processes and concepts
and basic darkroom methods. $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 240 American Indian Cultural Arts (3)
3 credits
Introduction to American Indian arts with emphasis on Yakama Plateau
culture and history. Provides students opportunity for exploration of the
topic through studio projects, lectures, demonstrations, and video presentations.
$55 materials fee, Offered fall and spring semesters
ART 250 Painting I (3)
3 credits
Introduction to formal and technical concerns of painting using transparent
water media. Emphasis on personal expression. $55 materials fee
ART 265 Pottery I (3)
3 credits
Introduction to basic hand-forming methods, surface treatments and firing
techniques used by ceramic artists and potters working in many cultural traditions.
Emphasis on personal expression with both sculptural and functional work. $55
materials fee, Offered fall and spring semesters
ART 270 Basic Design II (3-Dimensional Design) (3)
3 credits
Introduction to the elements and principles of design in three-dimensional
media. Emphasis on design vocabulary and critical analysis as applied to three-dimensional
composition. $55 materials fee
ART 280 Drawing II (3)
3 credits
Continued exploration of media and methods explored in ART 180. Prerequisite:
ART 180. $55 materials fee
ART 303 Special Topic (3)
3 credits
Study of specialized subject matter in art. Topics vary depending upon
current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 305 Introduction to Art Therapy (3)
3 credits
The history and practices of the profession of art therapy: students
gain experience with the creative process and the use of visual expression
in communication and understanding of themselves and others. A largely experiential
course, students engage the creative process in relationship to visual expression
and therapy. $55 materials fee
ART 306W World Art History I (Ancient to 1500) (3)
3 credits
An historical survey of world art pre-history through 1500. Emphasis
is placed on art within its cultural context and cross-cultural influences
between art traditions. Offered fall semesters in even-numbered years
ART 307W World Art History II (1500 to Present) (3)
3 credits
An historical survey of world art from 1500 to the contemporary period.
A continuation of World ART I. Offered spring semesters in odd-numbered years
ART 310 Integrating Art Across the Curriculum (3)
3 credits
Examination of current philosophies and methods for integrating art making
and art history with other academic curriculum. Primarily studio based,
this course focuses on enhancement of your own creativity and imagination and
increase your understanding of art making as a unique process of perceiving
and learning involving alternative modes of thinking, decision making, and
communication. Students gain experience in grade level appropriate unit
plan development and assessment. We explore the elements and principles
of visual design with the media of ceramics, watercolor and drawing. $55
materials fee, Offered spring semester.
ART 340 American Indian Cultural Arts II (3)
3 credits
A continuation of study begun in Art 240. This course is studio based
with emphasis on developing skills and knowledge of American Indian arts, especially
those of Yakama Plateau culture. Prerequisite: Art 240. $55 materials fee,
Offered TBA
ART 353 Painting II (3)
3 credits
A continuation of exploration and experimentation of formal and technical
concerns of watercolor with emphasis on development of personal interpretation. Experimentation
with various water-based media. Prerequisite: ART 250. $55 materials
fee, Offered TBA
ART 354 Methods of Teaching Secondary Art (3)
3 credits
Theory and practice of teaching visual art and art history for K-12 levels.
Development of syllabi and lesson plans; lecture, discussion and use of a teaching
journal; designing assessment instruments and evaluating student performance;
practice and assessment with written and oral critiques. Includes preparation
for the WEST-E in art. Offered TBA
ART 355 Ceramic Sculpture I (3)
3 credits
Intermediate study of methods, concepts and traditions of hand-formed
clay work with focus on ceramic sculpture. This course includes an introduction
to kiln firing and glaze formulation. Prerequisite: Art 265. $55 materials
fee, Offered TBA
ART 356 Ceramic Sculpture II (3)
3 credits
Continued study of hand building methods. Prerequisite: Art 355. $55
materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 357 Acrylic Painting I (3)
3 credits
Introduction to easel painting using acrylic paint. Students focus on
the acquisition of skill with materials and techniques appropriate for expression
of personal concepts and intention. Prerequisite Art 170, 180, 250; $55
materials fee; Offered TBA
ART 358 Acrylic Painting II (3)
3 credits
Continued exploration and experimentation of formal and technical concerns
of painting with emphasis on development of personal expression and interpretation.
Prerequisite Art 357, $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 359 Multi-media Design (3)
3 credits
This course focuses on creative approach to design of small scale work
utilizing a variety of fine art media and methods in the creation of unique
artwork for the commercial market. Prerequisite: Art 204, Art 240,
Art 356 and permission of instructor; $55 materials fee; Offered TBA
ART 370 Graphic Design I (3)
3 credits
Builds on the fundaments of design as they related to graphic design.
Content consists of specific projects such as flyers, posters, and announcements.
Students produce projects through the initial stages of production. Some exploration
of typography is included in the assignments. Prerequisite: ART 170, $55
materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 371 Illustration I (3)
3 credits
Introduction to tools used by professionals in this field. Traditional
methods are used to produce illustration projects for newspaper and magazine
ads, posters, publications and covers. Prerequisite: ART 170, $55 materials
fee, Offered TBA.
ART 372 Profession Practices for Artists (3)
3 credits
This course focuses on the skills needed to support a professional career
in the visual arts including professional business practices, marketing, studio
management, ethics, and portfolio preparation for application to a graduate
program, artist’s residency or gallery representation. Offered TBA
ART 380 Drawing III (3)
3 credits
Continuation of ART 280 with an emphasis on composition and development
of personal expression. Includes drawing from the figure. Prerequisite ART
280, $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 390 Advanced Topic
1-3 credits
Students pursue independent study of specialized subject matter in visual
art. Topics vary, depending upon current interests and needs. May
be repeated for credit with a new topic. Prerequisite: permission
of the program chair, $55 materials fee
ART 402W Contemporary World Art (3)
3 credits
A survey of contemporary world art and artists and their role in human
society. Offered fall semesters of odd-numbered years.
ART 405 Introduction to Architectural Ceramics (3)
3 credits
This course covers basic construction methods and techniques for the
production of ceramic art created to integrate into architectural and landscape
surroundings. Various techniques for installation and preservation are
explored. The class completes a collaborative project from concept through
installation. Prerequisite: Art 355 and permission of the instructor,
$55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 410W Senior Seminar (3)
3 credits
Contemporary concepts in art theory, analysis, criticism, and philosophical
direction. Prerequisite: permission of program chair, Offered TBA
ART 450 Advanced Painting (3)
3 credits
Advanced studies in painting. Emphasis on personal expression and interpretation.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 352, $55 materials fee, Offered
TBA
ART 451 Acrylic Painting III (3)
3 credits
Advanced study of acrylic media. Prerequisite ART 358, $55 materials
fee, Offered TBA
ART 452 Acrylic Painting IV (3)
3 credits
Advanced study of acrylic media focused on the development and exhibition
of a body of work. Prerequisite: ART 451 and permission of the instructor,
$55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 456 Ceramic Sculpture III (3)
3 credits
Advanced study of hand-building methods focusing on personal expression.
Prerequisite: ART 365 and permission of instructor, $55 materials fee, Offered
TBA
ART 457 Ceramic Sculpture IV (3)
3 credits
Advanced study of hand-building methods focusing on the development and
exhibition of a body of work. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Art
456 and permission of the instructor, $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 470 Graphic Design II (3)
3 credits
Introduction to software specific to graphic design. Using In-Design
and Photoshop, students create projects suitable for print media. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor, Offered TBA
ART 471 Illustration II (3)
3 credits
Continuation of ART 371 with introduction to computer aided methods.
Projects are directed at helping students develop a personal style. Prerequisite:
ART 371, $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 475 Graphic Design III (3)
3 credits
An advanced course of self-directed study. Students propose and execute
projects independently under faculty supervision. Projects may include advanced
design in any or all of the following areas: corporate identity (logo design
and usage) packaging, illustration, print advertising, publication (brochures,
annual reports, etc.) Prerequisites: ART 370 and 470 and permission of the
instructor, $55 materials fee, Offered TBA.
ART 480 Advanced Drawing (3)
3 credits
Advanced study of drawing methods and materials with emphasis on personal
interpretation. Includes figure study. May be repeated for credit, Prerequisite:
ART 380, $55 materials fee, Offered TBA
ART 490 Internship
1-6 credits
Through individually-appropriate field experiences, students are given
opportunity to apply knowledge gained from coursework and to integrate theory
and practice in professional situations. Prerequisite: senior standing; permission
of program chair. Offered fall and spring semesters
ART 495 Special Project
1-3 credits
An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an
approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member
and to produce a specific outcome. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Chair,
$55 materials fee, Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters
ART 497 Senior Thesis (3)
3 credits
Preparation of a professional portfolio and presentation of a body of
work suitable for exhibition. Portfolio must include three new studio projects
developed during the semester. This course includes end-of-major assessment
requirements. Prerequisites: senior standing; permission of program chair,
$55 materials fee, Offered TBA