Foundations I is a study of the principles and elements of two-and three-dimensional design. It is also an introduction to drawing, color theory, and painting for the professional. The course is conducted in a studio-lecture format.

This course requires no art background. It includes a variety of subject matter, media and techniques with emphasis on visual perception and awareness.

The focus of this course is the development of drawing skills. A variety of media are used – pencil, charcoal, conté, ink, pastels, etc.

Prerequisite: AR122.

This is an introduction to the techniques of painting using either acrylic or oil paints.

Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: AR122 or AR222.

Printmaking is an experimentation with a variety of graphic media such as lithography, woodcuts, lino cuts, calligraphy, silkscreen, and intaglio. Different media is emphasized each time the course is offered.

Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: AR122 and AR222.

The first of a two-semester sequence in Western Art, this course contains units in prehistoric, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Aegean, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic Art. The course includes study of painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts.

Offered fall semester.

The second course in this survey of Western Art includes painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Gothic period through modern times.

Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: AR371 recommended.

These seminars involve the production of independent works in the art major’s primary area of concentration. The seminars also focus on professional practices, ethics, and contemporary trends in the arts. The hanging of a graduation exhibit in the senior year is required of all art majors.

AR461 offered fall semester; AR462 offered spring semester.

These seminars involve the production of independent works in the art major’s primary area of concentration. The seminars also focus on professional practices, ethics, and contemporary trends in the arts. The hanging of a graduation exhibit in the senior year is required of all art majors.

AR461 offered fall semester; AR462 offered spring semester.

A study of the use and function of the camera with emphasis on a personal style and photographic aesthetics. Darkroom processes and procedures are covered as well as preparing prints for exhibition.

Students must provide their own 35mm camera.

An introductory study of the principles, tools, and techniques of design for publishing and advertising. It includes a study of typography, designer’s and printer’s vocabulary, and the aesthetics of graphic design. This course is taught on the computer using the most widely used software applications in publishing and printing.

Prerequisite: AR103.

Typography is a study of the design and intelligent use and layout of the characters of our alphabet. The course covers the design principles governing the organization of type for readability and legibility. Students acquire this knowledge by completing a series of typographic projects using the computer applications Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.

Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: AR303.

An advanced course in which state-of-the-art computer software is integrated with the fundamentals of publishing. Preparing computer files for printing.

Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: AR403.

The course consists of an exploration of illustration as a means of communicating ideas through practical problems encountered in advertising, posters, books, packaging, etc.

Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: AR222 and AR303.

This is an advanced course which combines the skills acquired in AR243 Photography with the knowledge gained in AR303 Graphic Design I. The course utilizes the scanner, digital cameras, CDs and the imaging program, Adobe Photoshop, for the creation of new expressions of art.

Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: AR243 and AR303.

This course provides more defined and specific graphic design problems. Emphasis is placed on working with computer applications and pre-press preparation. The student designs a personal portfolio as a final project.

Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: AR303 and AR304.