ART: Art

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ART-101 Art Appreciation

3 credits—This course is an examination of the value, esthetic pleasures, structure, function, and history of art. The course explores sculpture, painting, film, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, and architecture. Field trips to galleries allow students the opportunity to personally experience significant visual art.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

ART-120 2-D Design

3 credits—This course introduces students to the principles of design on the two-dimensional plane. Students are instructed in conceptual thinking, content and art practices, and exposed to design, color theory, and organizational principals. An introduction to materials and practice through the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking and collage are part of the conceptualization process offered in this curriculum.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $772.00

ART-123 3-D Design

3 credits—This course introduces students to the principles of design on the three-dimensional plane. Students are instructed in conceptual thinking, content and art practices, and exposed to the elements of art/design and organizational principles through the utilization of space. An introduction to materials and practice through the disciplines of drawing, designing and drafting are part of the conceptualization process offered in this curriculum.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $782.00

ART-133 Drawing

3 credits—This course concentrates on fundamental drawing problems: gesture, contour, proportions, mapping techniques and values are studied through the use of props and clothed models. Creative interpretation with various media and approaches are stressed.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $767.00

ART-134 Drawing II

3 credits—This course concentrates on more advanced drawing problems: gesture, contour,proportions,mapping techniques and value are studied through the use of props and clothed models addressed in Drawing 1. The focus will be more creative interpretation with various media and approaches.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $747.00

ART-143 Painting

3 credits—This course is an introduction to painting in a variety of media. Color theory, design theory and media area applied to exercises, studies, and finished paintings. Concentration is on developing skills in handling materials and personal expression through painting.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $792.00

ART-144 Painting II

3 credits—This course is an advanced painting course using a variety of media, with greater emphasis on self-direction. Concentration is on developing advanced skills in handling materials leading to greater abilities and personal expression through painting.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): ART-143, or equivalent, or instructor approval.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $792.00

ART-173 Ceramics

3 credits—A hands-on intensive introduction to clay and glaze materials, integrated with a fresh approach to building interesting forms effectively.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $837.00

ART-174 Ceramics II

3 credits—This course develops the methods of clay forming as a means of expression. Topics may include hand building, wheel-throwing, glazing, design and the functional and aesthetic aspects of ceramics. Upon completion, students should demonstrate improved craftsmanship and aesthetic quality in the production of ceramic art.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in ART-173.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $837.00

ART-184 Photography

3 credits—This course provides an introduction to the basics of digital photography, from camera selection to its use as an art form and aesthetic medium. Content includes camera types, lenses, exposure controls, elements of composition, editing fundamentals, and the storage, printing and sharing of photographic images. It will also examine the elements of photographic theory, history and ethics. In this hands-on class, students will complete specific technique-based assignments and participate in class demonstrations, discussions and critiques.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $757.00

ART-203 Art History I

3 credits—This course is an introduction to the history of visual art and artists; prehistory through Gothic. All forms of media: painting, sculpture, drawing, architecture, ceramics, metal work, glass and others are considered in the context of time, society, and the human impulse to create.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

ART-204 Art History II

3 credits—This course is an introduction to the history of visual art and artists; Renaissance to the present. All forms of media: painting, sculpture, drawing, architecture, ceramics, metal work, glass, photography, film, and others are considered in the context of time, society, and the human impulse to create.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

ART-924 Honors Project

1 credits—This course involves in-depth independent research on an approved topic under supervision of a faculty member. Upon project's completion, results will be shared with community of peers and faculty. This class may be taken for up to 3 credits.

May be taken for up to 3 credits.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

ART-928 Independent Study

1 credits—This course provides students with an opportunity to explore a topic, medium, or project of interest that is outside the regular course offerings. Faculty consultation is required prior to registration for this course. This course can be repeated with different content for credit. This course can be taken for 1–5 credit hours.

May be taken for up to 5 credits.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

ART-949 Special Topics

1 credits—Special Topics expands the curriculum by allowing students to enroll for up to three credits in a specific course or program area. Subject matter may be an in-depth extension of the particular area and is developed by the teaching faculty to meet unique interests and needs of the students. This course may not duplicate another one already in the catalog. This course may be repeated for credit with different content. This course can be taken for 1–3.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

ART-999 Study Abroad

1 credits—This course explores relative differences between the student's country and another country with emphasis in discipline of study. Topics include history, geography, culture, food, language, and discipline specific topics. This course can be repeated with different content for credit. This course can be taken for up to 5 credits.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00