This course is designed to give a basic history of art from cave paintings to modern and contemporary approaches. This is a lecture based course where students will use lectures, presentations, field trips, films, and some small art projects to further their understanding of art history. Students will be required to complete writing assignments as well as tests and quizzes on the lectures given.

This course provides a survey of concepts, theories, and experiences for teaching art. It will enable the pre-service elementary teacher to develop educational art units and lesson plans for the classroom. This is accomplished by imparting theoretical knowledge and experiencing practical applications.

An introductory drawing course that covers basic principles of drawing and design in art. Major areas of study are space, form, volume, tone, texture, and line, using various drawing materials and techniques.

An exploration of the principles and elements of design, as well as application of those principles through a variety of hands on projects.

An Introductory design course covering basic elements and principles of 3 dimensional art. Major areas of study are space, form, and volume using various materials and techniques in the creation of 3-D objects.

This first-year seminar is a requirement for students enrolled in the Arts A.S. degree. The course provides an orientation to the college and the fine arts program, and is designed to promote student success by creating a sense of community and belonging, and equipping students with the habits, skills, and dispositions needed to successfully navigate art school and beyond. Fostering creative inquiry and critical self-assessment, this course will empower students to take responsibility for their education, career paths, and personal artistic development. This course will bring in guest speakers, lectures, interviews, films and video chats for students to gain knowledge on the art professionals available to them with a fine arts degree.

ARTZ 211 is a more advanced drawing course focusing on human anatomy. Participants will observe, study and apply drawing techniques with such mediums as charcoal, pen and ink, ink wash, conte crayon/compressed charcoal, and graphite while studying live models, anatomical casts and personal anatomy studies in and outside of the classroom. Through these observations students will expand their knowledge of the human form through a classical drawing approach and critique themselves and their peers both verbally and in writing for the projects assigned.

Practice and Principles of painting in traditional media, including watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. The course emphasis is on acquiring and refining technical skills, composition and application of color theory. Research in historical and contempory strategies.

An Introductory watercolor painting course covering basic elements and principles of design in art. Major areas of study are color/color theory, space, form, volume, tone, texture, and line. This course will develop your ability to discuss and critique paintings. To explore various methods, materials and techniques in both traditional and contemporary approaches to watercolor painting. To use these abilities to develop, enhance, and further express your personal artistic style.

An Introductory ceramic course covering basic elements and principles of design in art. Major areas of study are color/color theory, space, form, volume, tone, texture, and line. This course will develop your ability to discuss and critique ceramic works and building techniques. To explore various methods, materials and techniques in both traditional and contemporary approaches to ceramics. Techniques introduced are, but not limited to, slab, coil, and wheel thrown construction. To use these abilities to develop, enhance, and further express your personal artistic style.

Students will learn the basics of a digital camera and create projects to further their understanding of compositions, framing a shot, editing, printing, and proper design with a camera.

This course will build upon students' understanding of elements, principles and fine art practices in a studio course setting, creating and critiquing one’s own work. Mediums will vary with the artists/teacher and their area of expertise. Students will need to have completed a previous ARTZ course or prove competent understanding in the medium offered in order to take this course.

This course is designed for the student who takes the initiative to perform professional skills outside of and in addition to the normal school curriculum. If done properly, it can be a highly rewarding experience and aid the student’s transition from school to work. The student initiates a proposal describing, among other things, the number of hours to be spent in the internship, specific learning outcomes, and how evaluation is to be accomplished. The approved proposal will have signatures of the Student, Faculty Sponsor, Division Chair, and the Associate Dean

The course will be an intensive mentoring class focused on assessing the strengths and weaknesses of previous art work such that a coherent portfolio of projects and a mature thesis proposal will be developed for presentation in both school and professional contexts, such as an exhibition or portfolio review for transferring students. This class will give our transferring art majors, of any art discipline, the needed materials to be accepted into art programs nationwide. Students will develop their portfolios, create a final exhibition, prepare resumes and find schools to apply to.