The study of color and black and white design principles and theories applied to individual problems emphasizing color, form, materials, and processes of two-dimensional design. Open to all students.

An expansion of basic design and color concepts in projects emphasizing various three-dimensional media and forms. Open to all students.

An introduction to materials and techniques used in freehand drawing. Still life problems in pencil, conte, charcoal, pen, ink, and brush. Emphasis on developing an individual style.

Emphasis will be on compositional drawing including still life, landscape, and perspective with special attention given to creative problems and developing a creative view.

Developmental introduction to painting with the major emphasis on watercolor and allied media: tempera, pastel, ink, gouache, and acrylic. Rendering techniques for both career and fine arts.

An extension of ART 2540C with an opportunity for creative development in watercolor techniques.

Specialized practice in painting with an emphasis on specific problems and procedures.

A painting class designed to further develop the skills and knowledge of the beginning painter.

Special problems and critiques for the painter who is ready to learn techniques to refine his skills.

An introduction to problems in both open and closed contemporary sculptural forms and composition. Work will include construction using plaster, clay, metal, wood, and other materials.

An introduction to materials and methods used in creating ceramic pieces. Hand building techniques include pinch, coil, slab, solid, and primitive. Surface decoration methods include slip, engobes, underglaze, and sgraffito. Open to all students.

Continuation of ART 2750C with emphasis on design, wheel throwing, glaze formulation, and raku techniques.

An independent study course for experienced artists who desire critiques and evaluation by an instructor.

A painting course for the experienced artist who desires critical evaluation by a qualified instructor. Work in both oils and acrylics is offered

Cooperative Education Internship in Art: This course is a planned work-based experience that provides students with an opportunity to fine-tune skill sets learned in coursework and enhance work place skills through supervised practical experiences related to their career objectives. Each earned credit of cooperative education requires a minimum of 50 clock hours of work. Refer to Cooperative Education for additional information.