Art Minor

In this course students will be given a practical introduction to the basics of art through creative studio activities involving the elements of art in a variety of media with two- and three-dimensional projects.

In this course students will explore a variety of subjects such as landscape, still life, and natural and man-made objects through a variety of drawing media.

Students will explore the importance of composition, color, and value in this course by painting in oil and other media such as acrylic, watercolor, and tempera, with an emphasis on studying art history and learning from professional painters while also exploring the techniques of painting in relationship to specific content. Prerequisite: ART 201.

This course will provide an introduction to printmaking media with an emphasis on experimentation through techniques such as the monoprint, relief, and silkscreen. Prerequisites: ART 200 and 201, or consent of the instructor.

This is a survey course of Western art from the Prehistoric Period through the Renaissance, employing illustrated lectures, independent research, museum visits, and discussion.

This course is a survey of Western art from the Renaissance through the present time, employing illustrated lectures, independent research, museum visits, and discussion.

This course will introduce students to the concepts, materials, and methods of sculpture as creative ideas are developed in wood, clay, plaster, found objects, and cardboard. Principles and use of equipment, material sources, and safety factors will be addressed. Prerequisites: ART 200 and 201 or consent of instructor.

This course will introduce clay from the process of construction through the completion of a finished piece using the following methods: pinch, coil, slab, wheel, and decorative. Prerequisite: ART 101 or consent of instructor.