Credit Course Schedules
Art - Fall 2024
Term Definitions
- In Person
- Classes meet in person on campus; specific days/times/location
- Online - Asynchronous
- Classes meet fully online; no specific days/times/locations
- Online - Synchronous (Zoom)
- Classes meet via Zoom or other resource; specific days/times
- Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & Online Synchronous (Zoom)
- A portion of the classes meet synchronous via Zoom or other resource and a portion is asynchronous online; there will be some specific days/times
- Hybrid - Online & In-person
- A portion of the classes meet in person on campus and a portion is asynchronous or synchronous online; there will be some specific days/times/locations
- Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & In Person
- Classes meet in both asynchronous online and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations for in-person portions of classes are listed with each course
- Hybrid - Online Synchronous (Zoom) & In Person
- Classes meet in both synchronous online (Zoom) and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations are listed with each course
- Hyflex
- Combines online and face-to-face instruction. Students may participate in different ways: online - synchronous, online - asynchronous, face-to-face, or as a flexible learner (student has a degree of choice as to how they participate each week).
- Flex
- Flex courses may provide students with the opportunity to meet in-person on campus, on the synchronous days and times already scheduled, if conditions allow.
- Imputed credits
- Imputed credits are developmental courses for students who need to prepare themselves for college-level work. They count toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward earned college credits or GPA.
- Interactive TV
- Classes are taught live from one campus location and broadcast to one or more additional campus locations. Cameras and microphones at all sites allow faculty and learners to see and talk with each other.
This course will introduce students to contemporary art & design. Using basic materials and processes, students will engage in hands-on projects that explore the visual language. Assigned readings and class presentations will expose students to a range of contemporary art making practices and themes, expanding their understanding of what ?art? and ?design? can be. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | TBD |
Students will gain a working knowledge of foundation skills and abilities in artistic visual expression. Students are introduced to drawing media and concepts. Students learn to draw perceived objects and become able to discuss the drawings meaningfully. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE UP | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Tue, Thu | 8:15 am – 10:10 am |
Students will gain a working knowledge of foundation skills and abilities in artistic visual expression. Students are introduced to drawing media and concepts. Students learn to draw perceived objects and become able to discuss the drawings meaningfully. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | TBD |
Students will explore two-dimensional design problems through controlled and experimental sequences of exercises in drawing, abstract black and white composition, and basic color theory and its application to design. Emphasis is placed upon developing a student?s personal appreciation and creative expression rather than professional skill. Students will learn ways of expressing themselves creatively through two-dimensional space through the exploration of visual design elements such as line, form, scale, color, texture as well as explore design principles of surface organization such as repetition, balance, rhythm, variety, and emphasis. Students will learn to mix a calibrated range of tones and colors and gain experience using value, hue and saturation with paint and collage. This course fosters the utilization of intuitive judgements of serious play. No requisites. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE UP | ||
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | Mon, Wed | 10:15 am – 12:10 pm |
Students will experience studio activities which will help them understand and manipulate visual elements and principles while creating three-dimensional forms. Students will work in a variety of visual media with emphasis on selection of materials to promote concepts, and will experience basic fabrication techniques in the visual arts. Critical evaluation and discussion of projects is an integral part of the course. No requisites. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE UP | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Tue, Thu | 1:30 pm – 3:25 pm |
Provides art and non-art majors with an overview of the historical evolution of the visual arts from the prehistoric through medieval periods. An overview of art from non-European cultures is also presented. Students will explore artistic philosophies, styles, media, materials, and the evolving function of art in society. Students are introduced to the formal structure of works of art and will study new methods and materials. Links between technical evolution and its relationship to stylistic change are explored. The influence of major philosophical shifts in culture-at-large on the arts is also emphasized. Material is presented through slide lectures, videotapes, classroom discussions, and readings. Course requires extensive reading, some writing, and participation in discussion groups. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J fall; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | TBD |
Provides art majors and non-art majors with an overview of the historical evolution of the visual arts from the Renaissance through contemporary periods. Special lectures on technical development of the 19th and 20th centuries augment the historical progression. Additional material that extends the discussion of contemporary art is introduced. Students explore artistic philosophies, styles, media, materials, and the evolution of art's function in society. Material is presented through slide lectures, videotapes, classroom discussions, and assigned readings. Course requires extensive reading, some writing, and participation in discussion groups. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J spring; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | TBD |
Students will gain a working knowledge of fundamental and advanced studio work in clay preparation, hand building, throwing, mold making, slip casting, glaze preparation, decorating techniques, and firing techniques. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE DOWN | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Tue, Thu | 3:45 pm – 5:40 pm |
Students will gain a working knowledge of fundamental and advanced studio work in clay preparation, hand building, throwing, mold making, slip casting, glaze preparation, decorating techniques, and firing techniques. No requisites. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Off-Campus | ||
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | Mon, Wed | 3:45 pm – 5:40 pm |
Students will build upon previous studio course experiences in advanced studio production courses under art faculty supervision. Students who have completed the basic and intermediate (as applicable) courses in drawing, ceramics, photography, electronic arts, design or painting, may register for one, two, or three hours of credit per semester in a studio course in that medium. Students are expected to spend two hours in studio work each week for each credit hour anticipated. Studio problem courses are student initiated with each student, together with the faculty member, creating an acceptable course outline and evaluation process for the work of the semester. In some cases, a group studio problem experience may be initiated by visual arts faculty. Students achieving 12 credit hours in art studio problems must obtain permission from the arts and humanities assistant dean to take additional coursework (for credit) in art. Prerequisite: One studio art course in the concentration area. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE DOWN | ||
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | Mon, Wed | 3:45 pm – 5:40 pm |
Students will build upon previous studio course experiences in advanced studio production courses under art faculty supervision. Students who have completed the basic and intermediate (as applicable) courses in drawing, ceramics, photography, electronic arts, design or painting, may register for one, two, or three hours of credit per semester in a studio course in that medium. Students are expected to spend two hours in studio work each week for each credit hour anticipated. Studio problem courses are student initiated with each student, together with the faculty member, creating an acceptable course outline and evaluation process for the work of the semester. In some cases, a group studio problem experience may be initiated by visual arts faculty. Students achieving 12 credit hours in art studio problems must obtain permission from the arts and humanities assistant dean to take additional coursework (for credit) in art. Prerequisite: One studio art course in the concentration area. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE UP | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Tue, Thu | 8:15 am – 10:10 am |
Students will be introduced to the theory, practice and history of photography, with emphasis on the production of digital images. Students will learn the basic principles of digital cameras and digital printing and how to use them in the context of the visual language of photography. This is a hands-on studio art course, which will provide students with the necessary tools to understand the conceptual, visual and historical aspects of photography through lectures, presentations, and discussions. No requisites. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE DOWN | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Tue, Thu | 1:30 pm – 3:25 pm |
Students will be introduced to graphic design concepts and skills as a form of visual communication. Fundamentals of language and principles of graphic design structure with an emphasis on media for development of ideas and imagery. Students will research, create thumbnails, refine sketches, and work up visual solutions, integrating these components into their design projects. Students focus on the details of page composition and the relationship of space to clarity, legibility and aesthetics. No requisite. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE DOWN | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Tue, Thu | 10:15 am – 12:10 pm |
Students will be introduced to graphic design concepts and skills as a form of visual communication. Fundamentals of language and principles of graphic design structure with an emphasis on media for development of ideas and imagery. Students will research, create thumbnails, refine sketches, and work up visual solutions, integrating these components into their design projects. Students focus on the details of page composition and the relationship of space to clarity, legibility and aesthetics. No requisite. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | TBD |
Students will explore the impact of well designed typography to any visual medium that uses text, including video, film, print publications, and web-based platforms. This course is an in depth exploration of type as form. Students begin with a close study of letterforms followed by projects that explore basic principles of typography such as hierarchy and alignment, visual sequences, and grid systems. An essential course for students interested in pursuing a career in graphic design. Prerequisite: ART 1730. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE DOWN | ||
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | Mon, Wed | 10:15 am – 12:10 pm |
Students will create paintings in a variety of media and concepts as well as gain understanding of the potential of a visual creator. Students work in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oil on paper supports and are required to produce a portfolio of paintings with evaluation based on technical growth and exploration of visual ideas. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART 1510 or ART 1530. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE UP | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Tue, Thu | 10:15 am – 12:10 pm |
Students will be introduced to animation as a contemporary art and design form. Students will use Adobe Creative Software or Blender in addition to emerging software to create standalone and interactive animations based upon a story or theme. The course will begin with an introduction to the history, types and basic principles of animation as well as an overview of animation software. Students will continue to develop skills through concept-based assignments. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART 1510. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | TBD |
Students will focus on the process of preparing a professional portfolio to present to potential employers, transfer schools and art professionals. This hands-on course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in art, design or creative fields. Students will create a new body of art or design work in their chosen concentration (painting and drawing, photography and related media, video, printmaking, ceramic/sculpture, computer art, and graphic design). Throughout the course, students will learn how to organize, present and talk about their work as well as prepare resumes and artist statements. It is strongly recommended that students take this course the semester prior to applying to transfer institutions or before applying for jobs. Prerequisite: ENG 1510 and at least one ART studio course. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE UP | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Mon, Wed | 1:30 pm – 3:25 pm |
Students will demonstrate further development of skills with potter's wheel, hand building methods, glazing, decoration techniques, and kiln operations. Wheel throwing and pottery skill development will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: ART 1590. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus
Off-Campus | ||
Aug 26 – Dec 20 | Mon, Wed | 3:45 pm – 5:40 pm |
Students will build upon previous studio course experiences in advanced studio production courses under art faculty supervision. Students who have completed the basic and intermediate (as applicable) courses in drawing, ceramics, photography, electronic arts, design or painting, may register for one, two, or three hours of credit per semester in a studio course in that medium. Students are expected to spend two hours in studio work each week for each credit hour anticipated. Studio problem courses are student initiated with each student, together with the faculty member, creating an acceptable course outline and evaluation process for the work of the semester. In some cases, a group studio problem experience may be initiated by visual arts faculty. Students achieving 12 credit hours in art studio problems must obtain permission from the arts and humanities assistant dean to take additional coursework (for credit) in art. Prerequisite: One studio art course in the concentration area. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus
Artworks-COCE UP | ||
Aug 27 – Dec 20 | Tue, Thu | 10:15 am – 12:10 pm |