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ARTS1301
Art Appreciation
A general education course open to all; design principles from the layman's point-of-view. Critical evaluation of selected works of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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ARTS1303
Art History I
A survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times through the 13th century. Alternatively, the course may be presented topically. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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ARTS1304
Art History II
A survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 14th century to the present. Alternatively, the course may be presented topically. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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ARTS1311
Design I
Emphasis upon two-dimensional design; includes the fundamentals of line, shape, value, texture, color, and consideration of arrangement and space. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS1312
Design II
Continuation of ARTS 1311 with emphasis on three-dimensional concepts. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS1313
Art Education
A survey of philosophical, methodological and materials commonly used in primary art education. This course has the dual purpose of making the prospective teacher aware of children's art as a whole and at the same time the creative individuality of each
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ARTS1316
Drawing I
A beginning course investigating a variety of media, techniques and subjects, exploring perceptual and descriptive possibilities with consideration of drawing as a developmental process as well as an end in itself. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS1317
Drawing II
Expansion of ARTS 1316 stressing the expressive and conceptual aspects of drawing including the human figure within a spatial environment. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2313
Design Communications I
A course introducing the communication of ideas through processes and techniques of graphic design and illustration. This course will also introduce digital multimedia exploring elements of design and digital imagery. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2314
Design Communications II
This course continues to explore the communication of ideas through processes and techniques of graphic design and illustration. Emphasis will be placed on the use of computer applications for creative expressions. Course projects and methods of instruc
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ARTS2316
Painting I
Exploring the potentials of painting media with emphasis on color and composition. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2317
Painting II
Continuation of ARTS 2316 with emphasis on individual expression. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2323
Life Drawing I
Continuation of student exploration of various techniques and materials of drawing as applied to the human form. Portfolio review required. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2324
Life Drawing II
Continuation of student exploration of the media and techniques of drawing as applied to the human form and the development of a portfolio of completed drawings with emphasis on stylistic development. Portfolio presentation required. Lecture Hrs = 3, La
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ARTS2326
Sculpture I
An exploration of various approaches in a variety of media including additive and subtractive techniques. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2327
Sculpture II
A continuation of ARTS 2326 with emphasis on individual expression. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2333
Printmaking I
A beginning course investigating a number of printmaking approaches, techniques and principles. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2334
Printmaking II
The advanced printmaking course expands on the beginning printmaking course investigating each printmaking technique more intensely. Ideas will be further developed into complete drawings to produce editions of prints through the various processes as wel
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ARTS2346
Ceramics I
An introduction to basic ceramic processes. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2347
Ceramics II
Opportunities for specialization in ceramic processes. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2348
Digital Art I
Studio art course that explores the potential of the computer hardware and software medium for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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ARTS2349
Digital Art II
Studio art course that continues to explore the potential of the computer hardware and software medium for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts. This course also investigates the use of 3-D animation and its relationship to the
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ARTS2356
Introduction to Photography
Fundamentals of photography. Covers cameras, lenses, shutters and filters; exposure time and apertures; light meters and lighting; developing, fixing, contact and projection printing; emulsions, solutions; characteristics of photographic papers; elements
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ARTS2357
Advanced Photographic Practices
A continuation of ARTS 2356, designed to give additional laboratory experience and advanced training to develop professional ability. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 3
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