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Course Descriptions
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ART 104 CHORUS
The Chorus meets for one hour per week. Students participating in the chorus will be expected to attend all regularly scheduled chorus meetings as well as perform in concert with the chorus. These meetings will consist primarily of vocal exercises and training as well as extensive preparation and rehearsal of the current assigned repertoire for public performance.
The repertoire will vary from semester to semester and the music sung can range anywhere from renaissance madrigals to selections from current Broadway musicals (this is somewhat dependent on the students enrolled in the class). There will be time spent on teaching students the fundamentals of music reading, notation and sight-singing. Students taking this course can expect to heighten their knowledge of music reading, choral score reading, understanding and experiencing different styles of music first-hand and, most importantly, take part in learning to become a disciplined, polished, performing ensemble. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of three credits (1 credit).
ART 109 JAZZ DANCE I
Course emphasis is on warm-ups, isolation of body movement combinations to jazz and contemporary music, and development of the individual’s own movement style. One two-hour laboratory (1 credit).
ART 111 DANCE AND MOVEMENT: A CROSS-CULTURAL BLEND
Through theory and practice, students will explore a variety of movement styles ranging from ballet, modern dance, jazz, to folk and ethnic dance forms. The origins of the various dance styles will be put into historical and cultural context (1 credit).
ART 115 DRAWING I
A beginning class in drawing designed to introduce students to a wide variety of skills and experiences ranging from still life, portraiture, perspective and shading to the dynamic use of the figure (3 credits).
ART 116 – DRAWING II
Continues themes of DRAWING I, ART 115. No prerequisites (3 credits)
ART 117 FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN
A beginning class which explores, in a hands-on and conceptual way, principles involved in two-dimensional design, e.g., color, composition and assemblage. Emphasis is on developing a working knowledge of twentieth century abstraction (3 credits).
ART 118 FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN II
Continuation of themes explored in ART 117 FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN, and focuses on the development of the students’ unique design style. No prerequisites (3 credits)
ART 127 DRAWING AND WATERCOLOR
Work is done in traditional and more recent graphic and aqueous media, and may be representational and/or more abstract as to treatments of design and subject matter. It may include explorations in computer applications. Some attention to historical/cultural precedents, including Chinese, Japanese, and 17th-21th century Western approaches. Field trips possible (3 credits).
ART 203 – PHOTOGRAPHY: AMBIENT DAYLIGHT
Digital photography in varieties of daylight: bright overcast, assisted, etc., and technical artistic issues. Use of cameras and accessories, editing on Mac Pro computers, printing. Thematic projects, photo essays, field trips. Some cameras available, or provide own (3 credits).
ART 205 – PHOTOGRAPHY: ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
Digital photography in varieties of studio and night lighting: set-up, flash, strobe, available indoors/outdoors. Use of cameras and lenses; editing on Mac Pro computers; printing; photo essays, stories, field trips. Some cameras available, or provide own (3 credits).
ART 210 CORE FINE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS or DRAWING
Foundations of art and design. This course explores themes in the history of the arts and in basic methods of art making. Drawing is devoted entirely to developing drawing skills. These courses explore themes in the history of the arts and in basic methods of creating in the arts. These themes are essential to the visual arts especially painting, drawing, sculpture, and architecture. Emphasis is on the continuity between history and creation in the arts (3 credits).
ART 211 CORE FINE ARTS: MUSIC
Foundations of musical expression. This course explores themes in the history of music from ancient times to the present. Emphasis is on the relationship between musical styles and historical context – demonstrated through lectures and discussions, keyboard demonstrations, and listening activities (3 credits).
ART 215 FIELD WORK ABROAD
Locales will be visited that are significant for visual arts, dance, and music. Course approaches and contents will be determined by (1) resources at these sites, (2) backgrounds and interests of students and faculty, (3) and time available. Requires travel to foreign locales: either one or multiple sites. May be repeated for credit as a different section of the course, with a different locale(s) and/or changed contents (subject matter).
ART 222- GRAPHIC ARTS
Introduces the art of creating designs, with the goal of mastering all the parts necessary to create a portfolio. A portfolio represents who you are and what you can design--It is the key to success in the competitive business of graphics. This course explores elements of concepts, shapes, colors, lay-outs, and typography. Projects include brochures, newsletters, ads in varied media, and album covers. Work on Mac Pro computers with Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, and Illustrator (3 credits).
ART 243 LIFE DRAWING I
Work with the human figure in varied media such as chalk, charcoal, pencil, and watercolor to explore both traditional representation, and issues of design with the figure. Work may include: (1) drawing from nude models; (2) anatomy for artists; (3) portraiture; (4) field trips, including two exhibitions (3 credits).
ART 305 PAINTING I
A beginning class in painting which covers the basics of materials, paint techniques, color, and composition. Assignments are given which focus on these elements in a problem-solving context, and yet reinforce the student’s individual direction in painting (3 credits).
ART 306 PAINTING II
Continuations of themes explored in ART 305 PAINTING I, and focuses on the development of the students’ unique painting styles. No prerequisites (3 credits).
ART 311 – DESIGNING IN CLAY
An exploration of possibilities of creating in clay. Studio projects involving hand building techniques, reflecting functional and nonfunctional design issues. The aesthetic relationship between form and function is the overriding principal of the class (3 credits).
ART 312 – CERAMICS II – 3D DESIGN
A multimedia course utilizing forms, shapes, textures, and composition, in relation to the expression of ideas, in positive/negative space. Emphasis on the student’s inventive use of materials and techniques in response to three dimensional design studio assignments (3 credits).
ART 317 - ADVERTISING DESIGN
This course provides students with hands-on experience in essential skills in business-focused design scenarios. Assignments are in: digital imaging and retouching; creating icons and illustrations; use of color; preparing presentation graphics; font management and typography; designing print and display ads; and creating brand identity. Work on Mac Pro computers with Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, and Illustrator (3 credits).
ART 345 SCULPTURE
Introduction to concepts and modes of three-dimensional design and to materials and techniques. Projects are developed in both representational and abstract visual language. Materials include clay, plaster and wood (3 credits).
ART 349 PRINTMAKING
An introduction to forms and techniques of printmaking; and to the procedures of drawing and design, including in-color, in these arts. Forms of printmaking may include woodcut, linoleum cut, work with found objects, building printing surfaces in 3-dimensional relief, and others. Uses of print surfaces – papers and others – and various inks and paints – will be explored. Photography, digital arts, and other image sources may be incorporated (3 credits).
ART 427 TOPICS IN STUDIO
A hands-on course designed to explore historical and recent concepts, trends, and techniques of studio art. Painting, photography, digital photography, drawing, design, sculpture, computer-generated art, and performing arts may be approached independently or as multi-media. Also offered as study abroad course (3 credits).
ART 427 STUDIO DRAWING
This course introduces drawing with an emphasis on developing perceptual skills. Line, value, placement, and perspective with still life and interiors as subjects. A variety of media, Water Color , Charcoal and pencil drawing with exploration of techniques with emphasis on drawing, composition, and color (3 credits).
ART 428 INDEPENDENT FINE ARTS STUDY
Individual study with a member of the department. Open only to students who have secured the approval of the Chair of the Department and the consent of the individual instructor. A student may elect this course only once for credit towards the Minor in Fine Arts (3 credits).
ART 460 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual study with a member of the department. Open only to students who have secured the approval of the Chair of the Department and the consent of the individual instructor. Reserved for students who excel in Art and wish to explore a more independent in depth study of a particular area of Art. A student may elect this course only once for credit towards the Minor in Fine Arts (3 credits).
ART 461 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual study with a member of the department. Open only to students who have secured the approval of the Chair of the Department and the consent of the individual instructor. Reserved for students who excel in Art and wish to explore a more independent in depth study of a particular area of Art. A student may elect this course only once for credit towards the Minor in Fine Arts (3 credits).
ART 475 INTERNSHIP
Student participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with their advisor plus a paper are required. Permission of the chair of the department and the college internship coordinator is required (3 credits).
History of Art
ART 313 NINETEENTH CENTURY ART
Important movements in painting and sculpture. Emphasis is on such major art trends as Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Expressionism. Gallery and museum visits. Lectures, seminars, workshops (3 credits).
ART 314 MODERN ART
Important movements in painting, sculpture, architecture, film and other relevant art forms from the late 19th century to 1950. Gallery and museum visits. Lectures, seminars, workshops (3 credits).
ART 431 ART OF NATIVE CULTURES
A study of the role of indigenous art in cultures such as Native Americans, Latin Americans, South Americans, Eskimo, African, Caribbean, etc. Lectures, seminars, workshops (3 credits
ART 435 CURRENT TRENDS
A course to introduce the student to the current New York art scene. Visits to galleries, studios, museums and performance places. Lectures, seminars, workshops (3 credits).
ART 436 TOPICS IN ART
Contemporary and historical issues related to cultural expression are explored in the visual and performing arts. The history of the Arts and Architecture, as well as hands-on exploration of the creative process are central themes of this course. Also offered as study abroad course (3 credits).