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ART & ART HISTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION

ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

This introduction to the visual arts is designed for the general student. The course explores what is art, who makes it, and why it is made. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 1303 Art History I
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

This course is an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture and related arts covering the Paleolithic through Gothic periods. Also covered is the art of non-western cultures. This course satisfies the cross-cultural component. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 1304 Art History II
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

This course examines painting, sculpture, architecture and related arts from the Early Renaissance through the Twentieth Century. ARTS 1303 is recommended, but not a prerequisite. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 1311 Design I (2-D Design)
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

This beginning studio course explores the fundamentals of two dimensional design: line, shape, texture, value, color and composition. A variety of media will be used. Recommended as a first studio course. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 1312 Design II (3-D Design)
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

A beginning studio course which explores the fundamentals of three dimensional design: line, plane, mass, surface, light and color in space. A variety of media will be used. Recommended to be taken before Sculpture, Ceramics or Jewelry.

ARTS 1316 Foundation Drawing I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

This beginning drawing course develops student's observation skills through experimentation with various approaches, styles, techniques, and media. Recommended to be taken before Life Drawing, Painting or Printmaking. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 1317 Foundation Drawing II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

This studio course builds upon the skills learned in Drawing I. Emphasis will be upon further media experimentation and development of a personal style. Drawing I is recommended but not a prerequisite.

ARTS 2316 Painting I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

A studio course which explores painting media with an emphasis on color, composition, subject matter and technique. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 2317 Painting II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

This studio course builds upon skills developed in Painting I with an emphasis on the development of personal style, subject matter, and individual expression.

ARTS 2326 Sculpture I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

This studio course will introduce the student to various materials, processes and elements of design. Media may include plaster, wood, clay, and found materials. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 2327 Sculpture II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

A studio course which builds upon fundamentals learned in Sculpture I with an emphasis on materials and site selection, scale, and individual expression.

ARTS 2331 Printmaking I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

An introduction to and exploration of various relief printing, monoprinting, and intaglio processes. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 2332 Printmaking II.
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

This course builds upon Printmaking I fundamentals and introduces additional print processes and combinations of those processes to allow individual expression.

ARTS 2341 Jewelry/Metalworking I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

Fundamentals of jewelry construction including design, fabrication, surface treatment, and stone setting. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 2342 Jewelry/Metalworking II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

A continuation of ARTS 2341 with emphasis on individual expression, design and further material exploration.

ARTS 2346 Ceramics I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

This studio course is an introduction to arts, using the clay medium. Sculptural approaches to clay (slab, pinch, coil wheel) as well as surface treatment will be investigated. Glaze making and kiln technology will be introduced. (Core Curriculum course)

ARTS 2347 Ceramics II
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

This studio course builds on knowledge acquired in Ceramics I. Emphasis will be on form and surface experimentation, as well as development of personal expression. Traditional and nontraditional uses of clay will be explored. Prerequisite: College level Ceramics I

ARTS 2377 Problems in Contemporary Art
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) This course is designed to address a specific art topic. The lecture/studio format may vary with the topic and the course may be repeated for credit as topics vary. See course schedule for current offering.

ARTS 2378 Special Topics in Art History
Credit: 3

This lecture course is designed to address a specific topic from art history. The course may be repeated for credit as topics vary. See course schedule for current offering.

ARTS 2380 Life Drawing
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

A drawing course focusing on the human form. Various media and techniques will be explored while drawing from a live model.

Please refer to HCCS Catalog for more updated information

ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

ARTS 1303 Art History I Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

ARTS 1304 Art History II Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

ARTS 1311 Design I (2-D Design) Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 1312 Design II (3-D Design) Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 1316 Foundation Drawing I Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 1317 Foundation Drawing II Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2316 Painting I Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2317 Painting II Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2326 Sculpture I Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2327 Sculpture II Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2331 Printmaking I Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2332 Printmaking II. Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2341 Jewelry/Metalworking I Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2342 Jewelry/Metalworking II Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2346 Ceramics I Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2347 Ceramics II Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)

ARTS 2378 Special Topics in Art History Credit: 3

ARTS 2380 Life Drawing Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)