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A "T" located to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.

THE ART DEPARTMENT MAY RETAIN STUDENTS’ WORKS FOR USE IN ART EXHIBITS.

ART 111 DRAWING I

T Fall

A studio course for the beginning student. Drawing skills will be developed. Emphasis is on the basic techniques of drawing using graphite, charcoal, and pen and ink.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

ART 112 PAINTING I

T Spring

A studio course for the beginning student. Emphasis is on color theory, color mixing, composition and painting techniques. Media explored will be acrylic and oil.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Drawing I-ART 111 or permission of instructor (based on examples of student's drawings)

ART 113 POTTERY AND SCULPTURE

T Fall

A studio course for the beginning student. Emphasis on the use of materials, design and construction of three-dimensional forms. Hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery is constructed. Wood, stone, plaster, metal and clay are used in constructing sculptural forms.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

ART 114 ART APPRECIATION

T F2 900 Fall /Spring

Painting, sculpture and architecture from Paleolithic to the present. Intended to provide acquaintance with, and introduction to, the aesthetic attitude toward the arts of the past and contemporary life. Art forms are examined both for their individual qualities and the manner in which they exemplify changes in Western cultural patterns.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

ART 115 DESIGN I

T By Request

An exploration of the fundamental elements and concepts of design. Emphasis on two-dimensional design principles and theories using a variety of media.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

ART 117 ART HISTORY SURVEY I

T F2 901 Fall

Historical survey of significant art works and forms. Includes painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts; various schools, movements, and developments from prehistoric times through Gothic; and cultural backgrounds and influences.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

ART 118 ART HISTORY SURVEY II

T F2 902 Spring

Historical survey of significant art work and forms. Includes painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts; various schools, movements, and developments from Renaissance through present day; and cultural backgrounds and influences.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Art History Survey I-ART 117

ART 119 ART IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

T By Request

Principles of and practical classroom procedures for teaching art in the elementary school. Includes art education theory; art terms, techniques, and various media; economical variations for commonly used materials; children's creative work at various developmental stages; and organization of art programs in the classroom.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

ART 211 DRAWING II

T Fall

A studio course designed to develop the drawing skill with emphasis on the study of two-dimensional products, abstract approaches to drawing and personal expression. The human figure as subject matter will be emphasized. Various drawing media are explored.

Credit: 3 hours - Six lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Drawing I-ART 111

ART 212 PAINTING II

T Spring

A studio course exploring various painting techniques and media (watercolors, acrylics, and oils). Emphasis is placed on special problems in color theory, composition, surfaces, subject matter and personal expression.

Credit: 3 hours - Six lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Painting I-ART 112

ART 213 POTTERY AND SCULPTURE II

T Fall

A studio course to develop the student's skill in pottery and sculpture. Technical problems in throwing, firing and glazing are emphasized. In sculpture, emphasis is on the use of various materials, textures, balance and form.

Credit: 3 hours - Six lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Pottery and Sculpture-ART 113

ART 215 DESIGN II

T By Request

An exploration of the fundamental elements and concepts of design. Emphasis on three-dimensional design principles and theories using a variety of media.

Credit: 3 hours - Six lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Design I-ART 115

ART 216 PHOTOGRAPHY I

T Fall /Spring

Introduction to photography and principles of photographic design. Includes black and white and color photography; print developing; slide and photo essays; enlarging; camera and lens varieties; retouching, finishing, and mounting; and study of problems in action, still, light, color, and portraiture photography.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

ART 217 PHOTOGRAPHY II

T Fall /Spring

Photography II is an advanced course which will emphasize the use of a 35 mm SLR, and advanced darkroom techniques.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Photography I-ART 216

For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities
and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail judys@shawneecc.edu