Art Course
Descriptions
ART 101 Art Appreciation
3
Lectures to stimulate visual, emotional and intellectual
awareness of humankind's artistic heritage. Covers historically
significant art forms from prehistoric through postmodernism. Students may
not receive credit for both ART 101 and ART 150.
ART 110 Drawing I
3
Introduction to drawing through variety of methods, both
traditional and contemporary. Emphasis placed on analysis of space and
form as well as familiarization with and control of drawing material.
Introduction to line, perspective, shading, and texture.
ART 120 Drawing II
3
Prerequisite: ART 110. Continuation of ART 110 reassessing
methods and analysis with emphasis on color theory and use of wet and dry
media. Recommended corequisite ART 101 or ART 150.
ART 130 Painting I
3
Prerequisite: ART 110. Theory and practice of painting using
oil media on canvas. Build stretchers, stretch canvas, and practice
classical techniques in color theory, still life, and abstract.
Recommended corequisite ART 160.
ART 135 Ceramics I
3
Fundamental techniques and design elements used in making
art with clay. Wheel throwing and hand building processes, and studio
operations such as clay recycling, glaze mixing, and kiln loading.
ART 136 Ceramics II
3
Prerequisite: ART 135. Introduction to wheel throwing and
hand building techniques at intermediate level with continued emphasis on
creative design. Participation in studio operations.
ART 140 Painting II
3
Prerequisite: ART 130. Theory and practice of painting using
oil and acrylics. Development of form through color and texture. Work with
variety of media to encourage emphasis on individual expression.
ART 150 Survey of Western Art History I:
Prehistory to End of the Middle Ages
3
Survey art history
course focusing on historically significant cultures and forms of art and
architecture in Western Civilization. Exploration of the development of
human achievements from Prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages. Lecture
course primarily for art majors. Students may not receive credit for both
ART 101 and ART 150.
ART 151 Survey of Western Art History II:
Renaissance to the Twentieth Century
3
Prerequisite: ART
150. Survey art history course focusing on historically significant
cultures and forms of art and architecture in Western Civilization.
Exploration of the development of human achievements from the Renaissance
to the 20th century. Lecture course primarily for art majors.
ART 160 Modern and Contemporary Art History
3
Prerequisite: ART 101 or ART 150 & 151. Art History
lecture course focusing on significant artistic developments and forms of
art and architecture through exploration of the development of human
achievements in the modern and contemporary era. Lecture course designed
primarily for art majors.
ART 170 Design I
2
Emphasis on
principal elements of two-dimensional design through assigned problems
using a variety of materials.
ART 180 Design II
2
Prerequisite: ART 170. Continuation of Design I, with
emphasis on the interaction of colors as design and exploration of various
color theories through a series of problems.
ART 190 Macintosh Basics
2
Introduction to Macintosh computer platform. Overview of
computer hardware, basic factory-installed software. Macintosh operation,
troubleshooting, repair, and practices. Input and output devices, such as
scanners, digital cameras, video equipment and printers.
ART 210 Figure Drawing I
3
Prerequisite: ART 110. Introduction to human-figure drawing
through traditional and contemporary methods. Emphasis on analysis of
space and form as well as human anatomy.
ART 211 Drawing III
3
Prerequisite: ART 120. Continuation of Drawing II. Emphasis
on variety of drawing materials and subject matter as well as development
of individual expression.
ART 220 Photography I
3
Introduction to basics and principles of black and white
photography. Includes mechanical and visual aspects and darkroom skills
for developing and printing black and white film. Requires manual
single-lens reflex camera. Cost of course supplies may exceed $200.
ART/SOC 221 Sociology of Art
3
Prerequisites: SOC 101, ENG 101. Major trends in art
examined in relation to sociohistorical developments. Art seen as both
comment on and reflection of society. Team taught by sociology and art
instructor. Suggested corequisite: ART 101 or ART 150.
ART 230 Photography II
3
Prerequisite: ART 220. Approach to photography primarily
from creative visual aspect. Increases photographer's awareness of and
sensitivity to composition while refining basic mechanical skills.
ART 231 Photography III
3
Prerequisite: ART 230. Continuation of Photography II, with
emphasis on technical consistency and sophistication in expression of
ideas.
ART 232 Topics: Advanced Photography
3
Prerequisites: ART 231. Advanced course on contract
individual study basis to gain greater expertise in photography.
ART 233 Special Topics in Photography
2
Prerequisite: ART 230 or consent of instructor. Variable
content covering in-depth advanced topics in technique and subject matter
not covered in regular curriculum. Topics vary and may include subjects
such as portrait photography and lighting, location photography: landscape
and architecture, non-silver photographic processes, working with color
positives, etc. Class may be repeated for credit up to three times if
different topic is studied.
ART 234 Digital Photography
3
Prerequisites: ART 190, ART 220, or instructor consent.
Basic processes and procedures of creating imagery through the use of new
technology and other devices. Explores digital tools and processes as a
means for photographic input, output, and basic image manipulation.
Students will be responsible for their own 6 megapixel or better cameras
as well as other supplies. DSLR cameras preferred.
ART 239 Gallery Management Internship
3
Prerequisites: ART 101 or ART 150, ART 170, and permission
from instructor. Basic processes and procedures of curating a fine art
exhibition and managing exhibition space. Explore SCC's community art
venue from a behind-the-scenes perspective while developing an
understanding of the responsibilities of managing, funding, and
maintaining exhibition space. Participation in installation and planning
of SCC Gallery exhibitions. May involve field trips.
ART 240 Painting III
3
Prerequisite: ART 140. Continuation of Painting II. Special
projects in both traditional and nontraditional materials and subject
matter.
ART 241 Topics: Advanced Painting
3
Prerequisites: ART 240. Advanced course on contract
individual study basis to gain greater expertise in painting.
ART 250 Figure Drawing II
3
Prerequisite: ART 210. Continuation of Figure Drawing I with
introduction of color theory and wet-drawing media.
ART 260 Printmaking I
3
Prerequisite: ART 110 or ART 170. Process and techniques of
various printmaking methods including wood/linoleum block, collagraph,
single and multi-colored editioning techniques.
ART 265 Material Studies
3
In-depth
exploration of the processes of creating art textiles. Draws upon
contemporary and historical sources and personal imagery for expression
using the fiber medium. Techniques include direct application of dyes and
pigments with various resist methods, screen print processes, creating a
dimensional fiber form, and exploring pattern structures. Students create
within directed problems and develop abilities to verbalize ideas through
conversations and critiques.
ART 270 Commercial Illustration I
3
Prerequisite: ART 110. Illustration techniques for
commercial purposes including drawing, paint, ink, and collage techniques.
Stresses content in illustration.
ART 272 Commercial Illustration II
3
Prerequisite: ART 270. Research in contemporary illustration
processes and techniques. Emphasis placed on subject interpretation using
variety of art mediums.
ART 275 Art and Architecture Field Studies
3
Prerequisite: One of the following: ART 101, ART 110, ART
150, ART 170, ART 220, ART 283, or ART 285. Field course covering art,
architecture, and history of a region of the world involving supervised
on-site field studies and coursework outlined in an individual learning
agreement. Includes lectures, directed readings, writing, drawing,
photography, and other creative projects as well as visits to important
sites and artifacts. Students must also register for and participate in
approved academic study tour, study abroad, or field experience.
ART 280 Printmaking II
3
Prerequisite: ART 260. Single and multi-colored etching
techniques using line, aquatint, soft ground, and editioning
processes.
ART 281 Topics: Advanced Printmaking
3
Prerequisites: ART 280. Advanced course on contract
individual study basis to gain greater expertise in printmaking.
ART 283 Figurative Clay Sculpture I
3
Step-by-step introduction to basics of clay sculpting using
figure as reference for subject matter. Projects include relief sculpture,
portrait, and small animal sculpture. Techniques include armature making,
latex, and plaster mold making, casting, and final patination of
sculpture.
ART 284 Figurative Clay Sculpture II
3
Prerequisite: ART 283. Expands upon skills and concepts
learned in ART 283.
ART 285 Sculpture I
3
Introduction to sculpture materials, skills, history, and
concepts. Explores methods in manipulation of traditional and experimental
sculptural media, including additive and subtractive techniques. Involves
studio work, research, lecture, and discussion. Emphasis as much on
learning technique as understanding concepts and personal expression.
ART 286 Metal Smithing I
3
Basic course with focus on hands-on production of forged
ironwork, traditional and sculptural, using forge and anvil. Includes
basic cold-forging techniques used in production of holloware.
ART 287 Jewelry Making
3
Introduction to materials and processes of jewelry making.
Techniques include cutting, piercing, filing, joining, casting, forging,
soldering, and cold connections. Stress on intricacies of working with
different metals and experimental media and design concepts along with
personal expression.
ART 288 Sculpture II
3
Prerequisite: ART 285 Continuation of Sculpture I. Emphasis
on artisanship, exploration, and research to gain more sophisticated and
self-motivated personal direction. Introduces skills in welding and metal
fabrication as well as individual media choices. May include some metal
casting.
ART 289 Advanced Metalsmithing
3
Prerequisite: ART 286. Advanced course on contract
individual study basis to gain greater expertise in metalsmithing.
ART 290 Page Layout on the Macintosh
4
Prerequisite: ART 190. Focus on page layout, publication
design, and layout techniques. Current versions of Adobe InDesign and
QuarkXPress used to cover a range of work, from flyers and brochures to
magazines and multi-page publishing. Typography, use of space, and
traditional industry standards and practices included. Designed for
Graphic Design majors.
ART 291A Digital Imaging
3
Prerequisites: ART 170, ART 190, ART 290. Focus on artwork
creation and digital manipulation of photographic images. Use of Macintosh
computers, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop for familiarity with
basic tools used in graphic design and digital imaging. Includes design
skills, including line, shape, form, volume, and color. Projects focus on
logo creation, image correction and adjustment, combining imagery, color
correction, etc. Discussion and demonstration of traditional printing
technology (offset lithography) through class and field trips. Review of
legal issues related to digital imagery and freelance design.
ART 292 Graphic Design for the Web
3
Prerequisites: ART 291, ART 180. Web page development on the
Macintosh platform, using Macromedia Dreamweaver and Macromedia Flash.
Topics include conceptualization and design of a well-designed site, use
of line art and photographs, routine maintenance of a site, etc.
Continuation of student design studies, applying graphic concepts to the
interactive Web. Coverage of Web animation, including animated GIFs and
Flash presentations.
ART 293 Video Production and Portfolio
Development
3
Prerequisite: ART 292. Focus on nonlinear
digital video editing. Use of Macintosh computers, Apple iMovie, and Final
Cut Pro to cover traditional vs. digital video, video formats, inputting
methods, editing methods, and output to both videotape and DVD.
Application of 2-dimensional graphic design concepts and techniques to
time-based video production. Graphic Design Capstone embedded.
ART 295 Topics: Advanced Sculpture
3
Prerequisites: ART 288. Advanced course on contract
individual study basis to gain greater expertise in sculpture.
ART 296 Topics: Advanced Jewelry Making
3
Prerequisites: ART 287. Advanced course on contract
individual study basis to gain greater expertise in jewelry making.
ART 297 Topics:Advanced Ceramics
3
Prerequisites: ART 136. Advanced course on contract
individual study basis to gain greater expertise in ceramics.
ART 299 Special Problems In Studio Art
3
Prerequisite: ASMNT INS. Advanced study in studio art
discipline beyond courses appearing in this catalog. Projects
predetermined through interview with instructor, completed during studio
times offered in discipline.
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