| AA:105 Art Appreciation 3 cr. |
| Introduction to the world of paintings, sculpture and architecture. Emphasis is on the appreciation of well-known works of art in a variety of media. The artist and the creative process are explored. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| AA:110 Basic Design 3 cr. |
| An introduction to the principles and procedures which guide the way images and objects are created. Provides a valuable basis for other subsequent fine art studio pursuits as well as for those who wish to progress into commercial applications of graphic and product design. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
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| AA:120 Fundamentals of Drawing 3 cr. |
| Introductory drawing course based on the study of point, plane, shape, figure and group relationships, as well as the traditional study of the human figure and perspective space. Contemporary principles of space articulation are also considered. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
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| AA:125 Fundamentals of Painting 3 cr. |
| A study of artistic principles in the various major paint media. Includes the selection, preparation and use of various surfaces. Designed to stress proper selection, usage and maintenance of tools, brushes and palettes. Exercises teach the student the principles of art, good technical habits and special effects in the paint media. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs./19.8 Lab Hrs.) |
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| AA:130 Fundamentals of Printmaking 3 cr. |
| Introductory printing course with emphasis in basic printmaking techniques and processes. Printing proficiency in wood block serigraph and/or intaglio prints will be pursued. Students will be expected to print a minimum of one hour per week outside the class. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| AA:131 Intermediate Printmaking 3 cr. |
| A course designed to provide the advanced art student opportunity to explore in greater depth the processes and techniques of traditional printmaking. The general goals of Intermediate Printmaking are: to generate the artistic vision and growth of each student as he/she discovers a uniquely personal mode of expression in the medium; strengthen the quality of his/her portfolio; enable the student to gain more self-esteem. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: AA:130 |
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| AA:135 Fundamentals of Sculpture 3 cr. |
| Introductory sculpture course with emphasis in carving, modeling and combinations of three-dimensional materials. Exploration of traditional and contemporary attitudes toward threedimensional space will be presented. The student will experience the various uses of clay, cardboard, wood, plaster, sheet metal and plastics. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| AA:140 Fundamentals of Ceramics 3 cr. |
| Introductory ceramics course with emphasis on ceramics as a creative art. The student will work with the basic elements of forming, glazing and firing clay. Awareness of three-dimensional qualities and the effects of glaze, color and texture will be stressed. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| AA:145 Art Topics: Calligraphy I 2 cr. |
| Study of root alphabets of Western calligraphy. Students will utilize the reed, steel pen and brush. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| AA:150 Art Topics: Calligraphy II 2 cr. |
| Expanded study of root alphabets of Western calligraphy. Students utilize reed, steel pen and brush to execute work. Emphasis is on completion of finished work using standard layout and design procedures. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: AA:145 or equivalent. |
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| AA:210 Art History I 3 cr. |
| Investigates the visual arts from earliest prehistoric times through the Middle Ages and the thinking of the people responsible for creating the art. Emphasis in lecture and class discussion will focus on the world's visual creative development from the caves of France through the Middle Ages. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| AA:215 Art History II 3 cr. |
| Studies the significant works of art from the late Gothic period to the present and the thinking of the people responsible for creating the art. Emphasis in lecture and class discussion will focus on the world's visual creative development. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| AA:220 Intermediate Drawing 3 cr. |
| Structured around concepts that emphasize perceptual drawing experience with the environment. Analysis of form, structure and functional/spatial relationships is achieved through two- and three-dimensional drawings. Extensive study of the human figure and organic forms. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: AA:120 or equivalent. |
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| AA:225 Intermediate Painting 3 cr. |
| Permits individual experiences with any of the various painting media. The student is encouraged to pursue independent painting problems in depth, as well as assigned research areas. An expanded, in-depth study of color theory problems is presented. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: AA:125 or equivalent. |
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| AA:240 Intermediate Ceramics 3 cr. |
| A continuation of the basic elements of forming, glazing and firing clay. Awareness of three-dimensional qualities and the effects of glaze, color and texture will be stressed. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: AA:140 or equivalent. |
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| AA:245 Three-Dimensional Design 2 cr. |
| This course will develop skills in design and control of three-dimensional space. A variety of media will be used. |
| (19.8 Lec Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
