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Foundation Drawing I |
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Introduction to visual elements through various drawing media, emphasizing accurate observation of still-life, nature and the figure. |
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| Title |
Foundation Drawing II |
| Prerequisite |
ART 101 |
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| Description |
Visual inquiry using representational and imaginative studies. Use of composition, color and contemporary concepts of drawing emphasized. |
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| Title |
Foundation Design |
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| Description |
Introduction to elements and principles of visual language, color, form/shape, line, space and texture as they relate to basic design. The course will include an introduction to constructive, perceptual, symbolic and expressive aspects of color within a variety of relationships. |
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| Title |
Art Appreciation: Content and Form |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 6 |
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| Description |
Designed for non-art majors, this course introduces basic visual arts vocabulary and design concepts. The course also provides a historical framework and introduction to the diverse media in the visual arts. MnTC Goal 6. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Ceramics and Clay Processes |
| Prerequisite |
ART 101 and ART 125 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
An introduction to the technical and aesthetic issues involved in working with clay. The course covers the fundamental techniques used on the potter's wheel and in handbuilding with clay. Slip work and glazing are also covered. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Painting |
| Prerequisite |
ART 102 and ART 125 |
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| Description |
Study of basic materials, techniques, and formal issues of painting. Topics include historical and contemporary painting approaches. Emphasis on oil and acrylic painting media. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Printmaking |
| Prerequisite |
ART 101 and ART 125 |
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| Description |
An introduction to relief printing, intaglio, lithography and serigraphy. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Sculpture |
| Prerequisite |
ART 101 and ART 125 |
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| Description |
Survey of basic materials, methods, techniques, and concepts associated with space and sculptural forms. Topics include wood and steel construction and fabrication, bronze casting, and mold making. |
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Introduction to Photography |
| Prerequisite |
ART 101 and ART 125 |
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| Description |
Introduction to photographic equipment, materials, processes, and philosophy. Includes experiments with paper, film, small camera operation, roll-film processing, enlarging, mounting, and matting. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Drawing Concepts and Methodologies |
| Prerequisite |
ART 102 and ART 125 |
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| Description |
Survey of methods, concepts, and techniques of traditional and contemporary drawing. Topics include figure drawing, perspective, digital drawing fundamentals, and contemporary drawing methodologies. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Illustration |
| Prerequisite |
ART 102 and ART 125 |
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| Description |
Study of basic concepts of pictorial illustration. Traditional and contemporary trends in image making also adaptable for publishing in narrative. Content exploration in the areas of advertising, editorial and scientific illustration. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Papermaking |
| Prerequisite |
ART 101 and ART 125 |
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| Description |
Survey of materials, methods and techniques of hand papermaking. |
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| Title |
Global Art History I |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
This course examines the major developments in architecture, sculpture, painting, and the decorative arts worldwide, from prehistory through the Middle Ages. In addition to cross-cultural comparison of diverse traditions and histories of art, the course will introduce the student to important vocabulary and methods fundamental to the discipline of art history. Art & Design majors should be simultaneously enrolled in Art 233M Global History of Art I: Methods. MnTC Goal 8. |
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Global Art History I: Methods |
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| Description |
In this course students apply the art historical concepts and methods from Art 233 lecture course. It reinforces the knowledge of methods unique to the art historical discipline including informed observation of physical objects combined with historical and formal analysis. Students are shown how to find appropriate research materials in the discipline and how to apply them in a contextual comparative essay. Art & Design majors should be simultaneously enrolled in Art 233. |
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| Title |
Global Art History II |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
This course examines the major developments in architecture, sculpture, painting, illustration, the decorative arts, and craft worldwide, from approximately the 13th century to the Modern Age. In addition to cross-cultural comparison of diverse traditions and histories of art, the course will introduce students to important concepts and methods fundamental to the discipline of art history. Art & Design majors should be simultaneously enrolled in Art 234M: Global Art History II-Methods. MnTC Goal 8. |
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| Title |
Global Art History II: Methods |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
In this course students apply the art historical concepts and methods from Art 234 lecture course. It reinforces the knowledge of methods unique to the art historical discipline including informed observation of physical objects combined with historical and formal analysis. Students are shown how to find appropriate research materials in the discipline and how to apply them in a contextual comparative essay. Art & Design majors should be simultaneously enrolled in Art 234. |
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| Title |
Professional Practices I |
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| Description |
Seminar focusing on career exploration and skills for achieving success in art school. |
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| Title |
Visual Culture: Practices in Critical Looking |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 2 |
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| Description |
This course explores how different visual media from fine art, mass media, science and everyday life intersect to form a cultural discourse, and develops ways to critically observe and engage this discourse. Different ways of seeing and interpreting visual images (from painting, advertisements, graffiti, tattoos, maps, film, social media, architecture etc.) will be developed. Visual imagery interpreted in different media and contexts will be investigated as they correlate with political and social power, globalism, gender, race, sexual identity, space, and other social questions and institutions. |
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| Title |
Topics in Art |
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| Description |
Studio, seminar or discussion of topics not included in other art courses. Up to three credits may be applied to the major. |
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| Title |
Intermediate Pottery/Wheel Throwing |
| Prerequisite |
ART 203A |
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| Description |
An in-depth investigation involving the skills, techniques, and aesthetics of forms thrown on the potter's wheel. Exercises in decorating as well as firing are included. Students may take 303A, 304A, and 305A in any order. |
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