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COURSES OF STUDY
Art History (5 units):
ARH 215
ARH 216
two additional units in art history (ARH)
one unit in studio art (AR) at the 100 level
Studio art majors with art history minors and art history majors with
studio art minors may use ARH 215 and/or ARH 216 to satisfy both major
and minor requirements. However, art history courses at the 300 level and
above cannot be used to satisfy both major and minor requirements.
Courses in Studio Art
AR 100 First Experiences in Studio Art (1)
A first-year level, team-taught introduction to the five studio art
disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking, photography and
sculpture. After a one-week introduction and analysis of studio
approaches and applications, the course introduces the five disciplines
through five two-week concentration sessions. The course does not
count towards art major requirements. Materials fee required. Fall.
AR 101 Basic Painting (1)
A studio course dealing with the fundamental principles of oil
painting, accompanied by supplemental exercises aimed at developing
elementary drawing skills. Fall, Spring.
AR 105 American Landscape Painting (1)
A studio experience in painting that explores the historical uses of the
landscape genre to comment on scientific, philosophical, theological,
and/or political issues. This course cannot be used to satisfy major or
minor requirements in art or art history.
AR 111 Two-Dimensional Design (1)
A studio course emphasizing structural and proportional organization
through problems in line, tonal contrast, and color relationship,
employing a variety of materials. Fall, Spring.
AR 112 Three-Dimensional Design (1)
A studio course emphasizing composition and construction techniques
through a series of three-dimensional projects. Fall, Spring.
AR 120 Photography from Pin Hole to Pixels (1)
An introduction to the production and understanding of photography,
its history and its impact on the way in which we view the world.
Camera required (no phone cameras). No previous experience in
photography is required. This course cannot be used to satisfy major or
minor requirements in art or art history.
