COURSES OF STUDY
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AR 130 Printmaking: The Art of Communication (1)
An integrated curriculum of history and studio techniques in
printmaking. The course emphasizes printmaking’s historical and
contemporary impact on communication media and the art world.
This course cannot be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in
art or art history. Materials fee required. Spring.
AR 150 Drawing I (1)
A studio course dealing with basic principles of drawing. This course
emphasizes drawing skills and perception. Fall, Spring.
AR 222 Camera Mechanics and Composition (1)
A studio experience investigating the manual controls of the Single Lens
Reflex Camera (SLR), both film and digital, and the aesthetic effects of
those controls and lens options on photographic compositions. The
course introduces rudimentary silver and digital printing techniques,
including scanning options for film images. The course is required
for students interested in upper-level photography courses who have
had no previous experience with SLR manual camera controls. An SLR
camera, either film or digital, with manual control options is required.
AR 250 Drawing II (1)
A studio experience focusing on figurative studies involving proportions
of the human skeleton and life drawing. Course activities develop a
personal imagery through a variety of techniques. Figure laboratory
required. Prerequisite: AR 150. Fall.
AR 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Art (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines
concerning independent study projects appear in the Individualized
Study section of this catalog.
AR 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Art (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching
experiences appear in the Individualized Study section of this catalog.
AR 306 Painting I (1)
A studio experience in the fundamentals of oil painting, exploring
traditional subjects and concepts. Prerequisite: AR 150. Fall, Spring.
AR 307 Painting II (1)
Application of techniques presented in AR 306, with an investigative
approach to materials and style and an emphasis on aesthetics.
Prerequisite: AR 306. Fall, Spring.
AR 308 Painting III (1)
A studio experience in advanced techniques and conceptual approaches
to painting, specifically in the development of works in series.
Prerequisite: AR 307. Fall, Spring.
