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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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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 Ceramics and Clay Processes |
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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 Painting |
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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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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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| Title |
Introduction to Sculpture |
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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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| Title |
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 Figure Drawing |
| Prerequisite |
ART 101 |
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| Description |
Survey of methods, concepts, and techniques for figure drawing. Emphasis on anatomical study as the foundation for both traditional as well experimental and contemporary approaches. |
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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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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 Digital Illustration |
| Prerequisite |
ART 101 and ART 125 |
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| Description |
Study of basic concepts of pictorial illustration in digital media. Both traditional and contemporary trends in image making will be explored. |
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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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Elementary Methods and Materials for Visual and Performing Arts Education |
| Prerequisite |
ED 205 |
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| Description |
Students will investigate materials and techniques for creating meaningful expression in the visual and performing arts. Students will research and apply techniques of teaching and learning proven to increase student achievement and provide a well-rounded education for children. Topics include: Social and Emotional learning through the Arts (SEAL), developmental stages of children’s art making, lesson planning and practice with art, music, movement and performing arts media and techniques, project-based learning, curriculum development, discussing and critiquing artwork, assessment, organizing museum/gallery experiences for children as well learning how to integrate the arts into the elementary curriculum in personally meaningful, relevant and powerful ways. |
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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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| Title |
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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