Associate of Arts
Art
Degrees and Certificates
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Art, Associate of Fine Arts
Courses
ARTS 1503: Basic Drawing
Credits 3This course focuses on the descriptive process of seeing. Students will learn to draw using a variety of black and white media, including charcoal, conte crayon, graphite pencil, and pen and ink to produce contour, gesture and modeled drawings. The concepts of linear perspective and value rendering are given particular attention, while sight measuring and other basic formulas and theories for studio sketching are reinforced throughout the course. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
ARTS 1513: Two Dimensional Design
Credits 3This course is an introduction to the study of the elements of design: line, value, color, shape and form, texture, and space. Through projects involving planning and the manipulation of various media, students will gain experience in the use of design principles and conceptual development of ideas in a two-dimensional format. The material covered in this course is the basis for all art, from drawing to commercial design. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
ARTS 1553: Art Appreciation
Credits 3This course is intended for non-art majors to learn basic information about how visual art forms and applications existing in the everyday world can be used to enrich and enhance the individual's life. Students will receive an overview of art history including major artistic achievements, schools, and trends. The course stresses the development of understanding and appreciation of aesthetic concepts, theory, and criticism. A minimal amount of "hands on" studio experience will provide opportunity for non-art majors to experience the creative processes necessary in many art capacities.
ARTS 1603: Drawing II
Credits 3This course seeks to strengthen the ability to perceive the visual world and certain phenomena in it while also focusing on the inventive processes of drawing. It will focus on the development of drawing skills and the use of traditional drawing media such as charcoal, but primarily those in color: pastels, colored pencil, and inks and watercolor washes. Instruction in color theory and in matting and framing are included in this course. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
ARTS 1613: Survey of Art-Caves to Cathedrals
Credits 3This course surveys significant art and artifacts from prehistoric to medieval Gothic times. Emphasis is on the cyclical nature of dominant themes in the world of art. The course provides a basis for students to understand and appreciate the intercultural concepts, theories, and analysis associated with ancient to pre-Renaissance sculpture, architecture, painting, illumination, and metalcraft. Students will complete writing assignments appropriate for the course and subject. Note: Because colleges divide historical periods differently, completing the entire Survey of Art sequence at one college is strongly recommended.
ARTS 1623: Survey of Art-Renaissance to Rococo
Credits 3This course surveys art from the Renaissance to the beginning of the 19th century. The course examines major artistic styles, movements, works of art, and monuments from various cultures. Emphasis is on the forms and aesthetic value of art objects as well as the cultural and historical conditions that shape art. Students are provided a basis for analyzing and appreciating the painting, sculpture, and architecture of this period. Students will complete writing assignments appropriate for the course and subject. Note: Because colleges divide historical periods differently, completing the entire Survey of Art sequence at one college is strongly recommended. Students cannot earn general education humanities credit for both ARTS 1623 and ARTS 1633.
ARTS 1633: Survey of Art-1800 to Present
Credits 3This course surveys art from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is on the forms and the aesthetic value of art objects as well as the cultural and historical conditions that shape art. Students are provided a basis for analyzing and appreciating contemporary art forms, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography. Students will complete writing assignments appropriate for the course and subject. Note: Because colleges divide historical periods differently, completing the entire Survey of Art sequence at one college is strongly recommended. Students cannot earn general education humanities credit for both ARTS 1623 and ARTS 1633.
ARTS 1643: Non-Western Art
Credits 3This course is a survey of the visual arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and architecture) in selected non-Western societies. Students will examine works of art as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social contexts. Humanities elective.
ARTS 1813: Three Dimensional Design
Credits 3In this course, students will develop skill in using the fundamental elements of design--line, value, color, shape and form, texture, and space--to create effective three-dimensional forms. Ideas will be formulated and visualized through the use of various recent media such as cardboard, foam core, found objects and traditional media such as clay, wood, and plaster. The main emphasis of this course is the development of critical thinking skills as they apply to three-dimensional art forms and to help you gain a deeper understanding of visual art. Students will receive instruction on the safe and effective use of light power tools. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
ARTS 1833: Art for Elementary Teachers
Credits 3This course is designed to provide students pursuing elementary teaching a comprehensive survey into presenting art at the elementary school level. The methods and practices of this course will cover the qualifications for teaching elementary art, theory of art education, discipline, classroom environment, organizing and planning art lessons, art ideas, studio exercises, and understanding and presenting drawing techniques and principles.
ARTS 2513: Painting
Credits 3This is an introductory course in the use of water-base and/or oil-based paints. Following brief lectures and demonstrations, students will explore various painting techniques and begin to apply their technical knowledge to various expressive concerns. Painting subjects may include studio still-life, compositions derived from previous drawing courses, and free interpretation based on traditional theories. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
ARTS 2523: Painting II
Credits 3This course will deal with developing the student's understanding about the source of "art ideas" used in painting. In order to deal with these ideas effectively, the student will continue to perfect his or her understanding about the materials which are used in painting and how to manipulate them to express his or her own ideas. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
ARTS 2533: Ceramics I
Credits 3In this beginning course, students will be introduced to the art and craft of ceramics through hand-building techniques. Students will complete several projects to gain an understanding of material, process, form, composition, and surface. The assigned projects will develop knowledge of the technique and aesthetic aspects of ceramic objects. A practical knowledge of clay and glaze will be imparted. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
ARTS 2553: Photography
Credits 3This course is designed for the student who has little or no experience with a camera or for the experienced student who would like to revitalize his or her basic knowledge. Students will learn the basics of photography and darkroom techniques through lectures and demonstrations. Students will become proficient in darkroom practices by learning to develop film and make prints. A 35mm adjustable camera is recommended for this class. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
ARTS 2563: Photography II
Credits 3This course will explore the physical and chemical structure of photography. The course also will help students refine basic photography skills to develop their particular style. Students will experiment with a variety of topics to gain experience in photographing diverse subjects. Critiques will be an important part of this course to emphasize various elements that give a photograph its greatest impact. Students will learn various special effects techniques such as applying color to black and white photographs to enhance the visual effectiveness. A 35mm adjustable camera is required for this class. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
ARTS 2573: Introduction to Printmaking
Credits 3Printmaking will introduce the student to various methods of creating a hand-printed art product. Methods may include wood or linoleum block printing, serigraphy (silkscreening), paper lithography, and etching. Emphasis will center on plate or screen prepress preparation and working with specific inks and papers. An ability to draw is not crucial for success in this course. This course is designed for anyone who is interested in graphic reproduction techniques either on a personal or a commercial level.
ARTS 2583: Color Photography
Credits 3This introductory course makes available to the student the mechanics of processing color film and prints. The student will receive instruction in color theory, and he or she will be required to apply these theories to assignments. The student will learn the effects of color as applied to particular environments. The student will develop an understanding of the aesthetics that have evolved to make a color image. A 35mm adjustable camera is required for this class.
ARTS 2613: Figure Drawing
Credits 3This course presents procedures for learning to draw the human figure, using schematic theories as well as studio practice using a live, nude model. Students will acquire knowledge of the basic proportions, structure, and anatomy of the human body, which will be demonstrated through daily studio work and specifically assigned projects. AAS: Humanities elective.
ARTS 2623: Figure Drawing II
Credits 3This course emphasizes the interpretation of the human figure. It focuses on the depiction of the human figure through the use of a live, nude model in a number of different environments, including both interior and exterior situations when possible. Students in this course are encouraged to explore their understanding of the figure and interpret those understandings visually. AAS: Humanities elective.
ARTS 2643: Computer Art
Credits 3This hands-on digital art course blends traditional concepts with modern tools to create original computer art. Artistic styles, theory, and core digital techniques will be learned. Industry-based software, such as Adobe Photoshop® and Adobe Illustrator®, will be used. Topics include digital painting, digital drawing, photography, and fostering artistic expression.
ARTS 2713: Introduction to Sculpture
Credits 3This studio class is an introduction to elementary materials and methods of sculpture. The course will include the techniques of modeling, molding, and casting through additive, subtractive, and substitution methods.
ARTS 2833: American Art 1945-Present
Credits 3This course is offered through the Study Abroad program. Consult an advisor in Student Affairs for more details.
ARTS 2903: Spanish Art History
Credits 3This course (taught at a study abroad site) includes the study of outstanding examples of architecture, painting and sculpture, emphasizing the early Roman and Moorish contributions, as well as the great Spanish painters: El Greco, Ribera, Zurbarán, Murillo, Valdés Leal, Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Miró and Dalí. The architect Antonio Gaudí will also be studied. The experience will include visits to museums, galleries and monuments in Seville.