Curriculum

The Art & Design Department courses in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and foundation design offer the core classes needed for students entering our graphic design, animation and upper level fine art courses. The faculty in the Art & Design Department is here to serve the needs of the students and prepare them spiritually, skillfully, and professionally in the visual arts to make a positive difference in their careers and the world in which they live. This type of instruction from the Art & Design faculty prepares students to meet the challenges by presenting real world situations so that the student is able to take the design concepts and creative skills they have learned from the classroom to graduate school or dynamic job opportunities.

ART & DESIGN MAJOR (BA):
	Core Requirements:
AR110	Drawing I – Basic Drawing	3 credits
AR210	Drawing II – Advanced Drawing	3 credits
AR131	Design I – 2-Dimensional Design & Color Theory	3 credits
AR151	Design II – 3-Dimensional Design	3 credits
AR220	Painting I – Basic Painting	3 credits
AR320	Painting II – Advanced Painting	3 credits
AR211	Art History I – Ancient to Medieval	3 credits


AR212	Art History II – Renaissance to Modern	3 credits
AR155	Service Project Lab	1 credits
AR345	Aesthetics	3 credits
AR490	Senior Art Exhibition	3 credits
	Subtotal:	31 credits

Concentrations:
	Studio Art/Fine Art:
AR180	Photography I – Basic Photography		3 credits
AR280	Photography II – Advanced Photography		3 credits
AR235	Sculpture I – Basic Sculpture		3 credits
AR310	Drawing III - Life/Figure Drawing		3 credits
AR410	Drawing IV – Studio Drawing		3 credits
AR420	Painting III – Studio Painting		3 credits
	SubTotal:		18 credits
	Total:		49 credits

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	Computer Design:
AR180	Photography I – Basic Photography	3 credits
AR215	Computer Design I – Basic Computer Design	3 credits
AR315	Computer Design II – Intermediate Computer Design	3 credits
AR326	Design and Technology	3 credits
AR415	Computer Design III – Advanced Computer Design	3 credits
AR426	Computer Design IV – Graphics and Animation	3 credits
	SubTotal:	18 credits
	Total:	49 credits
	Ceramics/Sculpture:
AR160	Ceramics I – Basic Ceramics	3 credits
AR215	Ceramics II – Advanced Ceramics	3 credits
AR235	Ceramics III – Studio Ceramics	3 credits
AR320	Sculpture I – Basic Sculpture	3 credits
AR420	Sculpture II – Advanced Sculpture	3 credits
AR460	Ceramics IV – Senior Studio Ceramics or
AR435	Sculpture III – Senior Studio Sculpture	3 credits

	SubTotal:	18 credits
	Total:	49 credits

<top> ART & DESIGN MINOR

AR110	Drawing I – Basic Drawing	3 credits
AR131	Design I – 2-Dimensional Design & Color Theory	3 credits
AR151	Design II – 3-Dimensional Design	3 credits
AR220	Painting I – Basic Painting	3 credits
AR211	Art History I – Ancient to Medieval	3 credits
AR212	Art History II – Renaissance to Modern	3 credits
	Total:	18 credits

ART EDUCATION LICENSURE PreK-12

	Core Requirements:
AR110	Drawing I – Basic Drawing	3 credits
AR210	Drawing II – Advanced Drawing	3 credits
AR131	Design I – 2-Dimensional Design & Color Theory	3 credits
AR151	Design II – 3-Dimensional Design	3 credits
AR220	Painting I – Basic Painting	3 credits
AR320	Painting II – Advanced Painting	3 credits
AR211	Art History I – Ancient to Medieval	3 credits
AR212	Art History II – Renaissance to Modern	3 credits
AR155	Service Project Lab	1 credits
AR345	Aesthetics	3 credits
AR490	Senior Art Exhibition	3 credits
	Subtotal:	31 credits

The following additional requirements form the Education Concentration for licensure in Art::
AR160	Ceramics I	3 credits
AR180	Photography I	3 credits
AR215	Computer Design	3 credits
AR235	Sculpture I – Basic Sculpture	3 credits
AR320	Painting II – Advanced Painting	3 credits
AR275	Elementary Art Methods	3 credits
AR376	Secondary Art Methods	3 credits
	Subtotal:	21 credits
	Total:	52 credits

All professional education and major coursework must be completed before Clinical Teaching Experience. Refer to Education section – Secondary & PreK-12 Teacher Licensure Programs for professional education courses required. Note: The courses required for PreK-12 licensure in Art fill the requirements for a major in Art. There is no provisional licensure in Art. <top>

Art Course Descriptions:

AR105	Art Appreciation	3 credits
(Available to General Education, not required of majors). Intended for the student without an art background. Includes a study of the basic elements, principles, and concepts of art, with an introduction to major artists and their work in several artistic media. Discussions and lectures cover criticism, theory, philosophy, and values of various artists, cultures, periods, and styles. Introductions to various materials, media and techniques of art making are covered. Students are required to do reading, writing and presentations. Materials fee.

AR155	Service Project Lab	1 credit
A 1-credit course for the supervision and documentation of the required service project.

AR110	Drawing I – Basic Drawing	3 credits
Basic Drawing. Basic elements of drawing from nature and life in various media such as pencil, crayon, charcoal, ink, felt pen, pastel, etc. Materials fee.
AR210	Drawing II – Advanced Drawing	3 credits
Advanced study of techniques, problems and other aspects of drawing. Materials fee.
AR310	Drawing III – Life/Figure Drawing	3 credits
Study of materials, procedures, techniques and problems related to life drawing and drawing the human figure as well as the study of the human anatomy and gesture drawing. Prerequisites: AR110 and AR210. Materials fee.
AR410	Drawing IV - Studio Drawing	3 credits
Senior level concentration in drawing. 3-credit course toward completion of a major’s portfolio in drawing and final preparation for the senior creative product.

AR131	2-Dimensional Design and Color Theory		3 credits
Explores the basic principles of design and introduce the creative process. Design elements and relationships will be identified and employed to establish a basis for aesthetic sensitivity and critical analysis. Design will be presented as a tool of communication. This fundamental course provides an introduction to the principles of color and an exploration of color theory as it relates to design. The psychological and cultural aspects of color will be examined in making appropriate design decisions. Materials fee. (Spring)
AR151	3-Dimensional Design		3 credits
This course is a study of the elements and principles of design, and how these are applied to 3-D forms. Techniques to be learned will include carving, casting, construction, forming, modeling, assemblage, and mixed media. Materials fee. (Fall)
AR160	Ceramics I	3 credits
Ceramics uses a multicultural approach to introduce students to the basic construction techniques of pinch, coil, slab, and wheel work. Students explore a range of clay from earthenware to stoneware. Glazing and firing techniques include pitfiring, raku, electric, and high fire gas reduction. Materials fee.

AR260	Ceramics II	3 credits
Students will concentrate on advanced hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. Laboratory assignments will enable the student to create glazes and investigate firing techniques related to glazes. Materials fee.

AR360	Ceramics III		3 credits
Upper level concentration in ceramics. Further exploration of building and throwing techniques, as well as further exploration of glazing and glaze mixing. Materials fee.
AR460	Ceramics IV		3 credits
This course is a senior level concentration in ceramics. 3-credit course toward completion of a major’s portfolio in ceramics and final preparation for the senior creative product. Prerequisites: AR160, AR260 and AR360. Materials fee.
AR180	Photography I	3 credits
This course is designed to teach the basic techniques and aesthetics of black and white photography. Class sessions will be divided between lecture, field, and darkroom experiences. Emphasis will be on creating/increasing camera and darkroom skills as a form of artistic expression. Materials fee. 35mm adjustable camera required - contact department for specifications.

AR280	Photography II	3 credits
Advanced work to master the techniques and aesthetics of black and white “analog” and digital photography. Class sessions will be divided between lecture, field, and darkroom experiences. Emphasis will be on creating/increasing camera and darkroom skills as a form of artistic expression and on understanding the techniques, problems and issues presented by digital technology. Materials fee. 35mm adjustable camera required - contact department for specifications.
AR211	Art History I	3 credits
The history of artistic media, methods, styles, and artists from pre-history to the proto-Renaissance. Dominant ideas and values of western and non-western art will be examined. (Fall)

AR212	Art History II	3 credits
A study of artistic media, methods, styles, and artists from the Proto-Renaissance to the 20th Century. (Spring)

AR215	Computer Design I	3 credits
This course is an introduction to the history of the evolution and application of typography for the perception of meaning, intention and personality of the written word.Prerequisites: CS101, AR110 and AR131. Materials fee.
AR315	Computer Design II	3 credits
This course will explore printed communication and the use of advanced typography skills as an exclusive element of design. The course will focus on the development of marketable, original and creative problem solving solutions with an emphasis on professional presentation techniques. Prerequisites: CS101, AR110, AR131, AR151, AR210, and AR215. Materials fee.
AR326	Design and Technology	3 credits
This course will utilize computer applications interfacing the graphic and applied arts. Students will produce contemporary advertising and graphic design portfolio projects. Emphasis will be placed on creative concepts, good typography usage, image manipulation and presentation techniques. Prerequisites: CS101, AR110, AR131, AR151, AR210, AR215 and AR315. Materials fee. (Fall)
AR415	Computer Design III	3 credits
This course will explore various means of indicating, placing and manipulating visual elements in page design, systematically developing strong and creative layout solutions by means of cumulative, conceptual design process. The ability to effectively integrate photographs, illustrations, display and type will be developed using page composition software. Prerequisites: CS101, AR110, AR131, AR151, AR210, AR215, AR315 and AR220. Materials fee.
AR426	Computer Design IV – Graphics and Animation	3 credits
Students will choose to continue into desktop publishing and web design or study basic animation.The two choices are:· Desktop Publishing and Web Design: This is an advanced study course that continues with desktop publishing and encompasses web publishing as well as multimedia. Also includes further study of the history and future exploration of Computer Graphics. Student must be able to combine typographic effects, corporate identities and digital editing and illustration for the web. · Basic Animation: This course will provide a basic study into the advanced field of graphic design encompassing an exploration of techniques, styles and media for 3-D Animation. Field of study: Storyboarding, 3-D modeling, digital art compositing, Prerequisites: CS101, AR110, AR131, AR151, AR215, AR315, and AR415 or AR326. Materials fee. (Spring)

AR220	Painting I – Basic Painting	3 credits
An introduction to painting with the various media and techniques commonly used. Prerequisite: AR110 or consent of instructor. Materials fee.
AR320	Painting II – Advanced Painting	3 credits
AR320 is a continuation of AR220, including advanced technique development. Materials fee.
AR420	Painting III – Studio Painting	3 credits
Senior level concentration in painting. . 3-credit course toward completion of a major’s portfolio in painting and final preparation for the senior creative product. Materials Fee

AR235	Sculpture I – Basic Sculpture	3 credits
Introduction to the Basics of sculpture. Media introduction and exploration such as clay building and modeling, wood carving, molding, metal working, and other forms. Prerequisite: AR150. Materials fee.
AR335	Sculpture II – Advanced Sculpture	3 credits
Standard studio course in sculpture. Exploration of advanced techniques and media. Materials fee.
AR435	Sculpture III – Senior Studio Sculpture	3 credits
Senior level concentration in sculpture. . 3-credit course toward completion of a major’s portfolio in sculpture and final preparation for the senior creative product.

AR275	Elementary Art Methods	3 credits
A study of art methods and curricula relevant to educators teaching at the elementary school level. Prerequisite: ED219. Does not fulfill a general education requirement. Materials fee. (Managed, scheduled and taught through oversight of the Education Dept.) (Spring)

AR376	Secondary Art Methods	3 credits
A study of the history and philosophy of art education in general, and of curricula and methods particular to teaching art at the secondary level. May be offered through another ACCK school. Prerequisite: grade of B- or better in ED195; ED219. Materials fee.