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Course Descriptions — Art (ARTT)

ARTT 110 Elements of Drawing I (3)

An introduction to various media and related techniques. Problems for study are based on the figure, still life, and nature.

ARTT 210 Elements of Drawing II (3)

Prerequisite: ARTT 100 or ARTT 110. Drawing taught with an emphasis on understanding organic form as related to study of the human figure and pictorial composition. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTS 210 or ARTT 210.

ARTT 250 Elements of Commercial Design (3)

A study of essential design concepts focusing on the creative skills needed to better solve internal corporate and external advertising/marketing problems in visual media. Theoretical and practical applications include corporate/institutional identity programs, collateral corporate and marketing materials, and advertising campaigns. Discussion also covers the primary relationship between word and image communications. Emphasis is on creative problem solving in media communications. An exploration of symbolism and its relationship to image addresses visual structure, continuity, and coherence. Psychological and sociocultural questions are also examined as they relate to ethical standards and practices.

ARTT 320 Elements of Painting (3)

Prerequisite: ARTT 110. Practice in the basic tools and vocabulary of painting. Oil and/or water-based paints are used.

ARTT 354 Elements of Computer Graphics (3)

Recommended: One lower-level ARTT course (or equivalent experience in graphic design) and experience in art fundamentals, Microsoft Office applications, and Windows. An introduction to computer graphics programs and basic concepts in electronic design. Focus is on creating artwork in various formats, including print and the Web. Projects require six hours of computer work per week, some of which must be completed independently.

ARTT 418 Drawing (3)

Prerequisite: ARTT 210. Creation of original compositions based on the figure and nature, supplemented by problems of personal and expressive drawing. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

ARTT 428 Painting (3)

Prerequisite: ARTT 320. Creation of original compositions based on the figure, nature, and still life, as well as expressive painting. Emphasis is on the development of personal directions. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

ARTT 458 Graphic Design and Illustration (3)

An introduction to the basic elements of design. Projects focus on problems central to the commercial arts. Basic skills with a variety of media and techniques are developed.

ARTT 470 Watercolor (3)

An opportunity for further development of painting in watercolors at beginning or advanced levels. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 combined credits in ARTT 470 and ARTT 489B.

ARTT 479 Advanced Computer Graphics (3)

Prerequisite: ARTT 354. A study of advanced techniques in and the theory behind computer imaging, graphics, illustration, and mixed media. Projects require six hours of computer work per week, some of which must be completed independently.

ARTT 486A Internship in Art Through Co-op (3)

Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (program requirements are listed on p. 246). An opportunity to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience in art. At least 12 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a minimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session; four new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeated upon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectives related to art and that continues to advance application of academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn up to 15 credits in all internship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 credits toward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be used for general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic major and minor (combined).

ARTT 486B Internship in Art Through Co-op (6)

Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (program requirements are listed on p. 246). An opportunity to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience in art. At least 20 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a total of 300 hours during the Co-op session; five to eight new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeated upon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectives related to art and that continues to advance application of academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn up to 15 credits in all internship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 credits toward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be used for general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic major and minor (combined).