Courses designated “E” are for enrichment only. These courses are for zero credit and are not transferable to any institution. Fees for “E” courses include instructor costs and fees.

ART 103	Two-Dimension Design	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. This course focuses on two-dimensional problem solving, conceptualization, and implementation through exposure to a variety of media and techniques. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking to achieve communication of content, visual expression, and aesthetic value. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 105	Contemporary Art Survey	2 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. Concepts, trends, and ideas as expressed in contemporary visual arts, including architecture, fine arts, and the arts of commerce. Humanities credit.
ART 110	Drawing I	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. An introduction to basic drawing techniques. Assignments cover line and form concepts including contour, perspective, defining and organizing shape, and value patterns. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 141	Art for Elementary Teachers	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. A lecture workshop structured to provide students an opportunity to explore materials and techniques suitable for classroom use. Imaginative art experiences and the nature of creativity are stressed. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
ART 160	Painting and Illustration I	2 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70,or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. Study of the fundamentals of painting expression. A variety of styles and techniques are explored with emphasis on oil or acrylic paint media. [16-48-64] Lab Fee
ART 201	Painting and Illustration II	2 CR
Prerequisite: ART 160. Development of painting techniques, concepts, and skills through a variety of painting problems. [16-48-64] Lab Fee
ART 204	Three-Dimension Art	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. This course focuses on three-dimensional problem solving, conceptualization, and implementation through exposure to a variety of media and basis building techniques. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking to achieve communication of content, visual expression, and aesthetic value. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 209	Introduction to Studio Art	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. A studio course designed as an introduction to the art making experience in creation of a variety of 2-D and 3-D projects. Drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed-media fundamentals are explored. Lab Fee
ART 210	History of Photography and Film	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. This course will explore photography and film from its early years to its present with emphasis on its esthetic, historical, technical, and social contexts.
ART 211	Art Appreciation	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. A survey of contemporary and traditional visual art themes. Emphasis is on current problems in communication through painting, sculpture, photography, film, and architecture. Recommended for Art majors prior to enrollment in Art 212 or 213. Humanities credit.
ART 212	Art History	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. Historical survey of art from prehistoric ages to the Renaissance. Humanities credit.
ART 213	Art History	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. Historical survey of art from the Renaissance to the present day. Humanities credit.
ART 215	Art Seminar I	3 CR
This studio art course will help students find personal voice through independent projects and research assignments. The course will be topically responsive to current issues and to the interests of students who will explore techniques relevant to individual assignments, different types of image-making processes, and their potential for meaning. Students will progress through further work in specific areas of studio arts. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 216	4-D Studio Art Seminar II	3 CR
Prerequisite: ART 215 or departmental approval. With basic understandings of visual literacy, this advanced studio art course will further refine and establish personal voice in art through independent and/or group studio projects (such as time-based art, sound art, film/video art, multimedia art, and research assignments). Students will meet with the instructor as a group and individually. The course will be topically responsive to current issues and to the particular interests of individual students. Students will explore advanced techniques relevant to each personal assignment. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 221	Photography Basics	2 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. This is an introduction to the basics of photography. The student will learn basic camera operation, black and white film processing, darkroom printing, print matting, and basics of compositional design.[32-32-64] Lab Fee
ART 222	Introduction to Photography	2-3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. This course will instruct the student in fundamental concepts and techniques of photography, including aesthetics and technical aspects as a basis for creating a photographic image. The student will learn to use the 35 mm camera, process film, composition, print finishing, and basic printing. Instruction on traditional printing practice and digital technologies will be included. The student will be challenged to investigate photographic medium and consider its application to the making of art. [32-32-64/48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 223	Intermediate Photography	3 CR
Prerequisite: ART 222. This course will refine techniques, analysis, and production of photographs using both traditional darkroom and digital technology. The student will be challenged to investigate and explore his or her own creative direction. Students are expected to complete this course with technical proficiency and to have a fuller understanding of photography's critical context in contemporary art. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 224	Advanced Photography	3 CR
Prerequisite: ART 223. This advanced photography course is for students who want to fine-tune their traditional and digital photography skills. Emphasis will be on furthering explorations in the study of personal expression and development of creative style. Large and medium camera formats will be introduced. Lectures on the history of photography and zone system will be essential to student development. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 225	Landscape Photography	2 CR
Prerequisite: ART 222. A six- to eight-week photographic experience built around an extended field trip. Six one-hour lectures prior to the trip will deal specifically with the techniques of landscape photography. Participants will be able to use the campus photographic library and laboratory to print and develop their work. This class may be combined with another course such as PEC 122. [14-18-32] Lab Fee
ART 227	Digital Color Photography	2-3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. This course is intended to develop an understanding of technical and aesthetic foundation in color photography through the latest digital technology. Students will explore basic color photography with the use of film and digital photographic equipment: image scanning, color digital printing, digital camera, and Adobe Photoshop. [16-48-64/48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 229	Studio Photography	3 CR
Prerequisite: a "C" in ART 221 or ART 222. This advanced photography course will instruct the student in fundamental concepts and techniques of studio photography, including aesthetics and technical aspects as a basis for creating a photographic image using professional studio lighting for both commercial illustration and personal artistic explorations. Demonstrations include location lighting, portraiture, fashion, and product photography using multiple-light strobe, digital capture workflow, discontinuous lighting techniques and light modification equipment, as well as presentations on historical and contemporary photographic work. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 230	Digital Color Photography II	3 CR
Prerequisite: a "C" in ART 227. This advanced course is intended to further refine the technical and aesthetic foundations in color photography through explorations of digital technology. Emphasis will be given to fields of photographic study including fine art and professional practices such as commercial illustration, documentary, portraiture, and photojournalism. Students will take their own digital photographs and then utilize various photographic techniques including digital capture workflow, large-scale color digital printing, and advanced image editing software. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 239	Studio Photography 2	3 CR
Prerequisite: a "C" in ART 229. This second-level advanced studio photography course will further instruct the student in the mastery of fundamental concepts and techniques of professional studio photography, including aesthetics and technical aspects as a basis for creating a photographic image using specialized lighting in studio or on location. Topics may include advertising, commercial, editorial, food, and glamour photography. Lab Fee
ART 245	Introduction to Ceramics	2 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a "C" or "P" in STSK 96, 98, 99, TSRE 50, 55 or 75. An introduction to the materials, construction, design processes, glazing, and firing of ceramics. Emphasis is on clay sculpture projects and hand- built pottery with a brief introduction to the potter’s wheel. [16-48-64] Lab Fee
ART 246	Intermediate Ceramics	2 CR
Prerequisite: ART 245. A course for those who wish to concentrate mainly on throwing techniques in the development of functional and creative problems. Experimental problems in glazing and clay decoration are developed. [16-48-64] Lab Fee
ART 295	Photography and Multimedia Special Topics	3 CR
This course is designed to allow the student to explore the following focus areas: photography/multimedia, such as alternative photographic printmaking; documentary, commercial or portrait photography; time-based, installation or performance art; photography/multimedia professional practices. [48-48-96]
ART 296	Internship and Career Development	3 CR
This course provides supervision within a seminar setting for the Photography and Multimedia Internship and Career Development student. Activities may include reports on assigned readings, peer discussions of internship experiences, self-assessment activities, guest lectures, field trips, professional portfolio, art business analysis, and promotional materials (resume, business card, postcard, etc.) development. This course is meant to provide a supportive environment in which to examine issues, address concerns, develop skills, and receive the necessary guidance pertinent to the internship experience and process. Participation in all classes is mandatory. It is recommended that students take this course in their last semester of study. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ART 297	Art Special Topics	1-3 CR
This course is designed to allow the student to explore focus areas in art, such as cartoon drawing and illustration, portrait painting and drawing, 3D design and sculpture, and printmaking. Since topics change this course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credits. [16-16-32/16-32-48/16-48-64] Lab Fee
ART 298	Independent Study	1-4 CR
Prerequisite: departmental approval required. An opportunity for the interested student to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Problems are designed and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students.