C059. Introduction to Visual Language, Design (3 s.h.) F S. Core: AR.

A foundation course in design focusing on the principles, elements, and technical processes for visual understanding and creative expression.

C069. Introduction to Visual Language, Drawing (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: AR.

A foundation course in drawing focusing on drawing techniques, conceptual development, and the use of elements of design for creative expression.

X069/X099. Introduction to Visual Language, Drawing (3 s.h.) F S. Core: AR and WI.

A writing - intensive course in drawing focusing primarily on learning to see by distinguishing between sensation and perception, with attention to conceptual development and the use of elements of design for creative expression.

Note: Main campus only. X099 is the Honors version.

C079. Introduction to Visual Language, Painting (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: AR.

A foundation course in painting focusing on painting techniques, conceptual development, and the use of elements of design for creative expression.

C089. Introduction to Visual Language, 3-D Design (3 s.h.) F S. Core: AR.

A foundation course in 3-D design focusing on the principles, elements, and technical processes for visual understanding and creative expression.

0118. Introduction to Painting (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Art C089.

A course in oil painting that builds on the ideas introduced in C079 with emphasis on conceptual and technical growth.

Note: This course is required for art majors.

0119-0120. Painting Workshop (3 s.h. each course) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Art C079 and 0118.

Painting for the advanced student emphasizing individual instruction.

0122. 3-D Structures (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art C089.

Three dimensional design theory and practice through construction techniques in wood and other materials. Emphasis on conceptual growth.

Note: Main Campus Only

0131. Relief Printmaking I (3 s.h.) F S.

An introduction to basic relief printmaking, black/white and color, in wood, linoleum, metal, and various other materials.

Note: Main Campus Only

0133. Relief Printmaking II (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0131.

Continued studies in relief processes including photographic and digital printmaking, with emphasis on conceptual growth and individual instruction.

Note: Main Campus only.

0136. Lithography (3 s.h.) F S.

An introduction to drawing, painting, photographic, and digital printmaking techniques, processes, and image development, black/white and color on limestone.

Note: Main Campus only.

0138. Lithography II (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0136.

Continued studies in lithographic, photographic, and digital printmaking techniques, process and the introduction of color. Emphasis is on conceptual growth and individual instruction.

Note: Main Campus only.

0140. Drawing II (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Art C069.

Figurative painting in pastel coupled with basic drawing approaches and techniques

0143-0144. Intermediate Drawing (3 s.h. each course) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Art C069 and 0140.

Drawing as an art form with emphasis upon disciplined draftsmanship and imaginative composition.

0145-0146. Drawing Workshop I & II (3 s.h. each course) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Art C069, 0140, 0143 and 0145.

Continued drawing experience in a variety of media.

0153-0154. Painting on Paper I & II (3 s.h. each course) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0153.

Traditional and contemporary approaches to painting with watercolor and gouache.

0155. Introduction to Landscape Painting (3 s.h.) SS.

This course introduces students to the rich traditions of painting outdoors. Focus will be on water-based medium.

Note: Summer only, Ambler campus only

0156. Advanced Landscape Painting (3 s.h.) SS.

For students with some painting and drawing background, the course emphasizes painting outdoors on the Ambler Campus.

Note: Summer only, Ambler campus only

0159. Color Design (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Art C059.

An introduction to color design theory and practice

Note: Offered Spring Semester only.

0160. Introduction to Computer Imaging (3 s.h.) F S.

This course introduces students to the computer as an imaging tool. The emphasis is on extending one's image-making concepts and techniques while developing proficiency in PhotoShop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress. This course is taught on a Mac-based platform.

0161. Intermediate Computer Imaging (3 s.h.) F S.

This course builds on a student's fundamental knowledge of PhotoShop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress to further develop various methods of working in the digital domain, including the integration of computer imaging with traditional media. This course is taught on a Mac-based platform.

0165. Introduction to Internet Imaging (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 160 or Art 188.

An introductory course that explores the medium of digital imaging as presented on the internet. Applications such as PhotoShop, FireWorks, and Flash will be employed to create images, and DreamWeaver will be used to put them all together as web sites. The use of color tools such as digital cameras and scanners will also be taught.

0181. Basic Photography B/W I (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Through the use of lecture/demonstration, critiques and independent lab and field work, the student is expected to master the basic photographic skills quickly and then concentrate on the use of photography as a fine art medium.

0182. Basic Photography B/W II (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Art 0181.

A continued investigation of the use of photography as a fine art medium with emphasis on the development of a personal aesthetic supported by the use of sophisticated shooting and printing techniques.

0183. Intermediate Photography (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0181 and 0182.

This class involves the collection of aesthetic and technical tools, organized into a photographic vocabulary and the subsequent generation of a body work that communicates a personal vision and ultimately evokes a meaningful response from an audience.

0184. Advanced Photography (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0181, 0182 and 0183.

A continuing evolution and clarification of the students' personal investigation with a focus on a special project using a unique means of presentation.

0186. Alternative Processes (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Art 0181, 0182.

This class provides the opportunity to use photographic media that fall outside the normal silver based world of black and white and color photography. These include platinum prints, hand-applied monochrome emulsions, multiple print bichromate, laser transfer prints, etc. Aesthetic problems are posed that use the formal characteristics of these special media to support image content to best advantage.

0187. Intermediate Alternative Processes (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Art 0181, 0182.

This class continues the opportunity to use photographic media that fall outside the normal silver based world of black and white and color photography.

0188. Digital Photography (3 s.h.) F S.

The basic principles of digital photography, including shooting with a digital camera, manipulating images within the computer, and printing to inkjet printers are taught. The course progresses from black & white photo, to duotones, to color photo. Emphasis is placed on technical expertise, creative development, and an understanding of the potential of imaging software including Adobe PhotoShop.

Note: Main Campus Only

0189. Intermediate Digital Photography (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0188.

Continued studies in digital photography including the use of the web as a publishing medium. Emphasis is on conceptual growth through individual instruction.

Note: Main Campus Only

0190. Color Photography (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0181 and 0182.

The basic principles of color photography, including shooting and printing, are taught through lecture/demonstrations, critiques, and independent lab and field work; color photography is then used as a fine art medium to expand the student's personal vision and create a body of evocative images.

0191. Intermediate Color Photography (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Art 0181 and 0182.

A continued investigation of color photography as a fine art medium, culminating in the generation of a body of work that communicates a personal vision.

W192. Art Seminar (3 s.h.) F. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: Art C059, C069, C079, C089, 0140, 0159, and two printmaking courses.

The goal of this writing intensive upper-level studio course is to help the advanced student find his/her own voice through independent studio projects and writing assignments. The class will meet as a group and the instructor will also meet individually with students.

Note: Offered Fall Semester only

0193-0196. Independent Study (3 s.h. each course) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Art C059, C069, 069, 0118, 0140, 0159, and two printmaking courses.

These courses allow the student to explore an area of study that lies outside regular course offering, working independently although under the supervision of a faculty member. All proposals must be approved by the department chairperson.

0321-0322. Advanced Printmaking (3 s.h. each course) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0131 and 0133, or Art 0132 and 0134, or Art 0135 and 0137, or Art 0136 and 138.

Exploration of advanced printmaking problems.

0323-0324. Printmaking Workshop (3 s.h. each course) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0321, 0322.

Studies in advanced printmaking with emphasis on individual instruction and the preparation of a portfolio.

0325-0326. Advanced 3-D I & II (3 s.h. each course) F S.

Prerequisite: C089 and Art 0122.

Workshop courses for students wishing to focus on advanced 3-D with emphasis on individual instruction.

0362. Advanced Computer Imaging (3 s.h.) F S. $.

Prerequisite: Art 161.

An advanced course in which students pursue art projects of their own design using graphics and multimedia software. This course is taught on a Macintosh platform.

0381-0382. Advanced Photo Study I & II (3 s.h. each course) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Art 0181, 0182, 0183 and 0186 or 0190.

Courses for the continued study of advanced photographic techniques and aesthetics. The student is expected to design a course of study that is particular to his or her own interests and that involves aspects of photography not available in the other course offerings.

0390. Advanced Digital Photography (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Art 0189.

Continued studies in digital photography. Emphasis is on conceptual growth through individual instruction.

Note: Main Campus Only