Studio Arts

This course provides exposure to, and experience in, the essential aspects of the visual arts. It serves to develop an understanding of art through studying the visual elements of art and design, the media and process, and an overview of the chronological progression of art through history from a cultural perspective. It examines how art communicates, how to describe, analyze and interpret it, and how to see art as both a product and reflection of the historical and cultural context it is created in.

- General Education Course

This course surveys selected works of art in Western and Non-Western cultures from Prehistoric to the 13th Century. Study will focus on major artistic and cultural developments and their reflection in significant works of art within the political, social, economic, and philosophical context of each period. In addition to general historical understanding, this course will provide development in skills of critical analysis and interpreting of artworks. At least one museum trip is required.

- General Education Course

This course provides the knowledge necessary to function as a fluent computer user in today’s technological society. Topics include computer terminology, computer hardware and software 
capabilities, what makes a computer powerful, the societal impact of computers, ergonomics, ethical computing behavior, information privacy, and computer security. Students complete projects encompassing Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as well as an 0information literacy project focusing on effective use of the Web. Students with no computing experience are encouraged to complete a computing keyboarding course (CIS 103) before taking this course.

This course focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes a formal research paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are designed to develop analytical and critical-thinking skills.

- General Education Course

This course covers the basics of camera work and composition and familiarizes students with lighting techniques for indoor and outdoor shooting and photo editing techniques. Students must have access to a Digital SLR camera and provide their own photo printing. Field trips are included.

This course surveys selected works of art in Western and Non-Western cultures from the 14th Century to present times. Study will focus on major artistic and cultural developments and their reflection in significant works of art within the political, social, economic, and philosophical context of each period. In addition to general historical understanding, this course will provide development in skills of critical analysis and interpreting of artworks. At least one museum trip is required.

The principles learned in Drawing I are further developed. Light and shade, line qualities, and more complex subjects are studied. Emphasis is placed on rendering natural forms, still life, and the costumed figure.

This foundation course introduces the basic principles of two-dimensional design: line, shape, space, texture, value, and color. Students work with different media and techniques to develop projects that will explore these elements. Students also study principles of visual organization and the steps of the critique process.

This course develops student prose by utilizing the writing process (drafting, revising and editing). Students are required to complete a process portfolio that includes 3-5 typed, revised, and edited MLA papers, reflective and low-stakes writing assignments, and at least one paper that demonstrates proper research techniques. All writing assignments must demonstrate and develop the writing process, critical thinking, and writing skills. Throughout the term, a variety of reading assignments and topics are introduced to develop interpretive and argumentative skills, while developing a critical understanding of well-crafted, professional prose.

- General Education Course

This course explores the general principles and theories of psychology, history and methodology, sensation, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality, and the physiological basis of behavior. 

This course in an introduction to three-dimensional concepts and basic sculpture materials. Students will examine the relationships of forms and explore methods of shaping and structuring space. Construction of projects using a variety of tools and materials may include clay, plaster, wire, wood, cardboard, and found objects as a means of analyzing spatial elements and principles.

This course builds on and expands the principles of design as covered in 2D Design while focusing primarily on the element of color. Through a combination of theory and practical studio-based exercises, students are introduced to a number of color theories and the principles of organization associated with them. Emphasis is placed on major developments in color theory in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

This is a one-semester lecture and laboratory course designed for non-science majors for the study of the structure and function of all the body systems. It covers such current issues as genetic engineering and biotechnology and health concerns such as AIDS and cancer. Laboratory experiments include light microscopy, human anatomy and physiology, and representative dissections.

- General Education Course

The student will study the historical development ofPhilosophy, andwilldemonstratea written and verbal understanding of themajor issues, ideas, and contributors to the development of Philosophy in Western Civilization.The courseis designedto give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the major thinkers and the fundamental problems of the Western Philosophical tradition.Emphasis shall be given to the epistemological (problem of knowledge) andmetaphysical(problem of reality) problems in the history of Philosophy.

This course follows an historical approach to the evolution of racism, the identification of racism, and a study of power and control in America’s major institutions.

- General Education Course

In this course, students will develop and present a portfolio showcasing their best work as they learn to present themselves as art professionals. Topics include image reproductions, artist statement, and preparing a digital portfolio, and other aspects of representation.

This course in an introductionto the basic materials and techniques of painting. Students will explore still life, figure, landscape, and abstractsubject matters, with attention to historical and contemporary masterworks. Topics will emphasize the use of composition, color, and paint application, as a basic for developing a personal visual language.