Course Desciptions
AR 101 ART IN THE WESTERN WORLD 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores ideas and arts of cultures that initiate and develop into the Western tradition. Includes an analysis of the basic characteristics of the art and architecture of these eras in the context of general cultural trends.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Sems Contact Department
AR 104 AMERICAN ART 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers the ideas and ideals in American art in reference to the European mainstream. Emphasis is on styles and forms of the American environment and experience that constitute the characteristic tradition in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Contact Department
AR 107 ART, ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Throughout history, art has been used as a tool for communication. This course examines art that shapes culture, builds community, and creates social transformation. We study art that challenges the status quo and art practice that enters the world of activism. Historic and contemporary examples of art will be examined that inspire dialogue and change by engaging with the sociopolitical issues within culture.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AR 110 DESIGN:VISUAL ORGANIZATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Investigates the compositional elements of art structure. Principles and elements of two- dimensional design line, shape, value, texture, and space are examined, with emphasis on the visual communication of ideas. A prerequisite to AR 211 and 223.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 111 DESIGN II: COLOR 3.0 Credit(s)
Design principles are explored through the investigation of color interaction and color theory. Emphasis is on pigment mixing and the control of intervals of value, chroma, and intensity. A prerequisite to AR 232.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 113 DIGITAL PRODUCTION BASICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Digital Production Basics is designed to offer skill development and specialized knowledge in digital media software. Photoshop for digital imaging; Illustrator, a vector-based software to create digital graphics; and InDesign, professional page-layout software for print and digital publishing. This course is designed to start out with the very basics and conclude with a working knowledge in vector, pixel, and layout software for digital publishing.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 114 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction and exploration of primary graphic design programs concentrating on Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Basic design concepts are explored in assignments, ensuring a basic understanding of the technological tools of design. A prerequisite to AR 211
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AR 120 DRAWING I 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores fundamental problems of composition and perception as related to drawing. Experimentation is with varied media directed toward both the descriptive and expressive visual conceptualization of ideas. A prerequisite to AR 220, 223, and 232.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 140 METHODS & MATERIALS 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 142 METHODS/MATERIALS FOR CLASSRM 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to incorporating nontraditional media into the traditional practice of drawing and painting through varied methods and materials of contemporary art practice. Experimentation and the combining of more than one medium will be encouraged with hands-on assignments.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 143 THE ART OF THE 'ZINE: DIY PUBLISHING 3.0 Credit(s)
Students in this studio course explore the history of 'zines and make their own 'zines on topics of their choosing. Zine's are handmade, Do-It-Yourself publications, that traditionally have been utilized by the punk, skateboarding, literary, feminist, comics, and activist subcultures in society. Zines can be explore anything including art, poetry, comics, photography, activism, sexuality, and self-expression. Students will design and print their own zines utilizing the equipment and printers in the Art Department.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AR 161 SEQUENTIAL STORYBOARDS I 3.0 Credit(s)
The Sequential Art & Storyboarding class will cover a vital component of any pre-production process, which is the quickest way to realize a film, video games, animation, commercials, comics and graphic novels.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
AR 201 STUDIES IN MODERN ART 3.0 Credit(s)
An analysis of the works and questions raised by the arts of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Examines the roles of modern artists as they reflect and project or comment on life in the twentieth century. A prerequisite to AR 206.
Offered: Spring Semester Contact Department
AR 202 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY ART 3.0 Credit(s)
Intro to Contemporary Art examines global art made from the 1960s to art work being actively made today. Because Contemporary Art reflects it's time and culture, the course will explore topics such as popular culture, high and low art, shifting political trends, issues of representation, appropriation, and established and emerging art mediums. Site visits include studios, galleries, and museums.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AR 208 INTRO TO EASTERN ART 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores issues such as continuity and dichotomy of subject and style and other significant issues of Eastern art. Eastern attitudes are compared and contrasted with the art and ideas of parallel Western periods.
Offered: Fall Semester Contact Department
AR 211 GRAPHIC DESIGN I 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to classical and modern typefaces, the mechanics of type composition, and the fundamentals of layout. Consideration is given to the selection of typefaces that enhance thought and idea. A prerequisite to AR 270. Prerequisite: Take AR-114 AR-110 AR-120;
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 220 DRAWING II: FIGURE DRAWING 3.0 Credit(s)
Development of the student's ability to conceive the human figure as form and volume with stress on gesture, proportion, and anatomy. Emphasis is on a refinement of techniques for individual expression and self-awareness. A prerequisite to AR 221, AR 250, and AR 262 Prerequisite: Take AR-120
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AR 221 DRAWING III 3.0 Credit(s)
An intensive investigation of media and form as related to the figure. Problems progress from structural ideas to more sophisticated exploitation of subject matter and finally to individual interpretations. A prerequisite to AR 320. Prerequisite: Take AR-220
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 225 DESIGN FOR THE WEB 3.0 Credit(s)
Development of skills for creating websites and interactive presentations. Emphasis on the effective organization and visual presentation of information through the use of Adobe Creative Cloud 2014. Prerequisite: Take AR-113 or AR-114
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 229 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to painting methods and media. Guided experimentation in oil or acrylic with emphasis on content, color interaction, and properties of the media. A prerequisite to AR 230.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 230 PAINTING II 3.0 Credit(s)
Development of painting techniques with emphasis on pictorial organization and color sensitivity. Focus on the development of creativity and individuality. A prerequisite to AR 231. Prerequisite: Take AR-229
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 231 PAINTING III 3.0 Credit(s)
Development of individual expression through exploration of independent compositional ideas and technical means related to content. Critiques and evaluations are constant. A prerequisite to AR 330. Prerequisite: Take AR-230 ;
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 232 INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to varied techniques of watercolor application. Assignments are based on direct studies of nature, still life, and conceptual thinking. Prerequisite: TAKE AR-111 and AR-120
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 250 INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction of fundamental techniques used in professional illustration. Secondary emphasis on business aspects of commercial art. Assignments range from portraiture to sequential art storyboards. Prerequisite: TAKE AR-220 or AR-161
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 251 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Introductory digital illustration course combing traditional and hands-on computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create professional digital imagery and vector based graphics. Prerequisite: Pre-req: AR-114 and AR-250
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 252 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION II 3.0 Credit(s)
Advanced digital illustration. Assignments based on jobs typical of those given in the professional arena such as advertising, publishing, and editorial illustration. Advanced level of software skill achieved. Prerequisite: Take AR-251
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 260 ILLUSTRATION II 3.0 Credit(s)
Emphasis is on the technical study of colored pencils and watercolor. As the semester progresses, greater emphasis is placed on content and imaginative solutions. Focus is on the information gathering inherent in illustrative problem-solving. A prerequisite to AR 261 and 363. Prerequisite: Take AR-160
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 261 ILLUSTRATION III 3.0 Credit(s)
Continued emphasis on traditional illustrative techniques used in conjunction with the digital application of Adobe Photoshop. Students are encouraged to create works of substance and complexity in regard to composition and thematic content. A prerequisite to AR 264 and 360.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 270 GRAPHIC DESIGN II 3.0 Credit(s)
Includes development of ideas as related to print media, publication design, and corporate identity systems. Emphasis on the ability to create effective problem-solving concepts. A prerequisite to AR 271 and 272. Prerequisite: Take AR-211 and AR-114
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
AR 271 GRAPHIC DESIGN III 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on solving specific design problems by establishing ideas from rough layout to tight comps and coordinating the elements to create effective visual statements in a variety of areas. A prerequisite to AR 370. Prerequisite: Take AR-270
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 272 ADVERTISING DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores aspects of print and rich media advertising, including its creation and presentation. Stresses concepts as related to advertising promotion. Prerequisite: Take AR-270
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 273 ADVERTISING DESIGN II 3.0 Credit(s)
Advertising Design II explores advanced levels of advertising in print, digital media, out-of-home, and guerrilla, including their creation and presentation. The course stresses development of integrated tactics that relate to specific marketing challenges. Prerequisite: Take AR 370
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 275 PACKAGING DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
In this course students will delve into the principles and practices of creating effective and visually appealing packaging. They will explore the integration of graphic design elements, brand identity, and marketing strategies to produce compelling packaging solutions that attract consumers and communicate product value. In addition to the visual aspects of packaging design, students will learn about the production methods and manufacturing processes used to produce various forms of packaging. Material and printing options will be reviewed and considered through the development of each project. Prerequisite: Take AR-211
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 276 INTERACTIVE 2D ANIMATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Development of skills for creating two-dimensional animation, interactive presentations, and websites. Emphasis on the effective organization and visual presentation of information through Adobe Flash and other software. Prerequisite: Take AR-113 or AR-114
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
AR 277 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING 3.0 Credit(s)
This studio course is an introduction to relief printing, intaglio processes, monoprints, and screen printing. Students learn the process through hands-on guided instruction, demonstration, and lectures on historic and contemporary examples within printmaking.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 278 INTRO TO AUGMENTED REALITY 3.0 Credit(s)
Implementation of Augmented Reality through the use of several different available apps. Areas of study are AR's application to graphic design, fine art, poster sessions, and the classroom. Prerequisite: Take AR-114
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
AR 280 INTERACTIVE MOTION GRAPHICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides a comprehensive, project-based introduction to industry-standard motion graphics and compositing applications to produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and web. Prerequisite: Take AR-276
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 286 2D CHARACTER ANIMATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course offers an in-depth exploration of 2D character animation, combining traditional hand-drawn techniques with digital tools. Students will engage in live model studies, field research, and in-class improvisational acting to develop a strong foundation in character performance. Students will refine their ability to bring original characters to life by creating sketches, model sheets, turnarounds, walk cycles, lip-sync animations, and dynamic action/reaction sequences. This course emphasizes the core principles of animation, acting, and storytelling, providing students with the essential skills to craft expressive and compelling animated performances. Prerequisite: Take AR-276
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART 3.0 Credit(s)
New or occasional courses that may become part of the department's permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on timely topics, an instructor's particular interest, or alternatives to existing courses.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 320 DRAWING IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on advanced problems of perception, structure, anatomy, and concepts in drawing the human figure. Emphasis on independent development of the expressive use of various drawing media. Prerequisite: Take AR-221
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 330 PAINTING IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Studio emphasis on development and clarification of personal and imaginative statements. Initiative and discipline toward the production of a sustained body of consistent work is expected. Prerequisite: Take AR-231
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 360 ILLUSTRATION IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Focus is on editorial- and thematic-based subject matter utilizing illustrative tools and techniques introduced in previous illustration classes including traditional and digital applications. Emphasis is on the continued development and preparation of idea sketches in relation to problem-solving of illustrative art. A prerequisite to AR 392. Prerequisite: Take AR-261
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 370 GRAPHIC DESIGN IV 3.0 Credit(s)
An in-depth investigation of realistic promotional programs ranging from concept to finished visual. Emphasis on individual creative solutions relative to product and idea, budget, and client. Prerequisite: Take AR-271
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 373 THE ARTS ABROAD 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: Summer Semester Contact Department
AR 390 GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO 3.0 Credit(s)
Senior capstone course focused on developing a professional portfolio, rsum, and promotional materials, culminating in a public presentation to area design, advertising, marketing, and recruitment professionals. Guidance from faculty and visiting professionals. Prerequisite: Pre: AR 370
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 391 SENIOR PROJECT 3.0 Credit(s)
Encompasses problem-solving and techniques indicative of the ability to work as a mature and independent artist. Includes preparation and presentation of work.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
AR 392 ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIO 3.0 Credit(s)
The continued development and final construction of a professional presentation portfolio, rsum, and promotional materials. Additional focus on business-related information such as taxes, expenses, and contracts.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
AR 396 INTERNSHIP IN ART 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Based on availability, qualified students are placed in positions with leading design, advertising, and marketing firms. By permission of department chair.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
AR 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY 3.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR ELEC ART-ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR ELECF ART FOUNDATIONAL ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department