Department of Performing and Visual Arts
Minor
The minor in Art provides a general introduction to studio practices of design, drawing, and painting as well as their historical models.
Requirements (15 Credits):
Art minors are required to take
ARTV 200
ARTV 201
ARTV 202
ARTV 310
in addition to a fifth course which must be chosen from the following:
ARTV 211
ARTV 212
ARTV 311
ARTV 312
ARTV 370
ARTV 402
ARTV 470
ARTV 200
Foundations of Design and Color
Offered in fall and spring.
3 cr.
An introduction to fundamental concepts of visual communication. Students explore the elements of two-dimensional design and color theory in a sequence of interactive experiments, culminating in a creative project linked to a visual theme.
ARTV 201
Drawing I
Prerequisite: ARTV 200 or "What is Art?," ARTV 299.
Offered in fall and spring.
3 cr.
A foundation for developing and attempting to record a visual relationship with oneself and one's environment in a variety of drawing media. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours with a different instructor, consent of instructor and space permitting.
ARTV 202
Painting I
Prerequisite: ARTV 201.
Offered in fall and spring.
3 cr.
An introduction to both the technical and aesthetic aspects of painting in acrylic and/or oil. Formal concepts of composition, pictorial space, color interaction, etc. are introduced and applied to subjects drawn from life including still-life landscape and the figure.
ARTV 310
Modern and Contemporary Art
Offered once each year.
3 cr.
A survey of the development of style and content in late nineteenth and twentieth century painting, drawing and sculpture. This course examines the complex interrelationships among rapidly changing social, political, intellectual and technological currents, and the formal, conceptual and expressive concerns of artists.
ARTV 211
World Art Survey I
Offered in fall and spring.
3 cr.
The chronological development of the visual arts in all their major forms. Both Western and non-Western art, from prehistoric beginnings to late Gothic.
ARTV 212
World Art Survey II
Offered in fall and spring.
3 cr.
A continuation of the study of the chronological development of art, from early Renaissance onward.
ARTV 311
Drawing II
Prerequisite: ARTV 201.
Offered once each year.
3 cr.
A continuation of ARTV 201 in which students are encouraged to explore a more personal approach to image making. This course emphasizes experimentation with a wide variety of techniques and culminates in a project of related drawings.
ARTV 312
Painting II
Prerequisite: ARTV 202.
Offered once each year.
3 cr.
A continuation of ARTV 202 in which pictoral concepts are reinforced and expanded upon. The interrelation of content and form is stressed as an important aspect of self-expression.
ARTV 370
Selected Topics in Art
Offered occasionally.
Can be substitute for ARTV 314 for the Art major.
3 cr.
In-depth examination of specific topics in art determined by the special interests and expertise of the faculty. May be repeated for credit when content is different.
ARTV 402
Independent Study
Prerequisite: ARTV 311 or ARTV 312.
Offered in fall and spring.
May be repeated for credit more than once if content changes.
1-3 cr.
Open to students with a minimum B average. In exceptional circumstances, advanced students may arrange, with departmental approval, to study beyond the regular course offerings.
ARTV 470
Advanced Seminar
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
Offered yearly, spring semester.
3 cr.
A culmination of Art Major studies which requires the production of a body of work for exhibition in the Advanced Students Art Exhibition. Gives experience planning, preparing, and promoting a public art exhibition. Open to advanced students, preferably in their final semester.
