The Art Department
ART
2005-2006 Faculty: Mr. Huber, Mr. Buxbaum, Ms. Knight
Requirements for an Art Major
AR 109, 110, 170, 180, 251, 252, 356, 390, 490; AR 253 or 358;
18 hours selected from AR 210, 219, 232, 270, 280, 288, 310,
319, 332, 370, 380, 388, 410, 419, 432, 470, 480, 488.
TOTAL: 48 semester hours plus an exhibition during the senior
year with an oral examination by the faculty of the Art
department.
Requirements for a Studio Art Minor
AR 109, 110, 170, 180, 251, 252, plus 9 hours selected from AR
210, 219, 232, 270, 280, 288, 310, 319, 332, 370, 380, 388, 410,
419, 432, 470, 480, 488.
TOTAL: 27 semester hours.
Studio courses meet two hours per week for each credit hour.
Requirements for an Art History Minor
AR 109, 110, 251, 252, 356; AR 253 or 358.
TOTAL: 18 semester hours.
Requirements for the Visual Arts Education Major (K-12)
AR 109, 110, 170, 180, 251, 252, 356, 390, 490; AR 253 or 358;
18 hours selected from AR 210, 219, 232, 270, 280, 288, 310,
319, 332, 370, 380, 388, 410, 419, 432, 470, 480, 488; plus
courses required for certification; ED 100, 200, 220, 310, 315,
320, 326, 358, 370, 400, 410, 491, 492. (Additional course work
may be required for Illinois State certification.)
TOTAL: 48 semester hours in Art plus an exhibition during the
senior year with an oral examination by the faculty of the Art
department, 46 semester hours of professional education courses
required for certification.
Courses
109. Foundations: Design and Visual Perception, 2D Design
(3 hours)
First Semester
This is a process-oriented approach to learn the theories,
concepts, and skills used in creating visual form.
110. Foundations: Design and Visual Perception, 3D Design
(3 hours)
Second Semester
This is a process-oriented approach to learn and manipulate the
media and the elements of art and design, and the principles of
organization.
170. Foundations: Basic Drawing (3 hours)
Each Semester
An introduction to drawing media built on the concept that
drawing is a perceptual process and is basic in all areas of
visual arts.
180. Foundations: Basic Ceramics (3 hours)
First Semester
An introduction to clay as a three dimensional design medium.
Fundamental construction techniques, surface treatment, glazing
and firing methods will be presented.
210. Studio Course: Painting (3 hours)
Second Semester
An introductory studio course in painting. A traditional
approach to painting is the emphasis at the beginning level.
219. Studio Course: Graphic Design (3 hours)
Each Semester
An exploration of graphic communication while substantiating the
fundamental principles of visual design. The course provides an
overview of software utilized in the field of graphic design.
232. Studio Workshop: Photography (3 hours)
First Semester
A general introduction to black and white photography, with
emphasis on technical, aesthetic and historical aspects. A
materials fee will be assessed.
251. Survey of Western Art: Ancient to Gothic (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
A survey of Western Art from Prehistoric through the Gothic
period, emphasizing the intrinsic qualities of art as well as
the relationship of art to its cultural context. (IAI: F2 901)
252. Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to the Present (3
hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
A survey of Western art from the Renaissance through the
present, emphasizing the intrinsic qualities of art as well as
the relationship of art to its cultural context.
253. Non-Western:
Art History (3 hours)
First Semester
An exploration of art produced by non-European cultures such as
Asian, Indian, African, Latin American and Oceanic.
270. Studio Course: Drawing (3 hours)
Each Semester
The investigation of traditional and the exploration of new
drawing, with emphasis placed on drawing as a means of exploring
ideas on paper. Prerequisite: AR 170.
280. Studio Course: Ceramics (3 hours)
First Semester
Handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques with a discussion of
further glazing and firing (glaze calculation and clay body
composition). Prerequisite: AR 180.
288. Studio Course: Sculpture (3 hours)
Second Semester
Studio sculpture in the contemporary framework. A variety of
media will be explored.
300. Internship (1-12 hours)
Each Semester
Internships involve working and learning experiences off campus.
Each student’s program is developed according to established
College guidelines under sponsorship of a faculty member. See
index under “Internships” for reference to additional
information on internship guidelines, or consult the department
chair. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above. Not open to any
student who is on academic, disciplinary, or Work probation.
310. Studio Course: Advanced Painting (3 hours)
Second Semester
A studio course to develop a more professional attitude toward
the student’s own painting and materials. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisite: AR 210.
319. Studio Course: Advanced Graphic Design (3 hours)
Each Semester
Continuation of Art 219. Prerequisite: Art 219.
332. Studio Workshop: Advanced Photography (3 hours)
First Semester
Continuation of AR 232. A materials fee will be assessed.
Prerequisite: AR 232.
356. Modern Art (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
Twentieth century art from the Impressionist to the present,
emphasizing the intrinsic qualities of the art as well as the
relationship of art to its cultural context. Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing.
358. American Art (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
A history of American art from the Colonial period to the
present emphasizing the intrinsic qualities of art as well as
the relationship of art to its cultural context. Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing.
370. Studio Course: Advanced Drawing (3 hours)
Each Semester
Continuation of AR 270 towards development of individual style.
Prerequisite: AR 270.
380. Studio Course: Advanced Ceramics (3 hours)
First Semester
Development of individual style and competence in the functional
and nonfunctional areas. Prerequisite: AR 280.
388. Studio Course: Advanced Sculpture (3 hours)
Second Semester
A continuation of AR 288. Prerequisite: AR 288.
390. Junior Seminar (3 hours)
Each Semester
A prerequisite to AR 490. Students will prepare work for the
junior exhibition to be staged at the end of the semester either
in the VAC gallery or the gallery in the Renner Art building.
Students will meet during regularly scheduled class times to
critique their work using the process of formal analysis.
Prerequisite: Second semester junior.
410. Studio Course: Senior Painting (3 hours)
Second Semester
Continuation of AR 310 to a professional attainment. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: AR 310.
419. Studio Course: Senior Graphic Design (3 hours)
Each Semester
Continuation of Art 319. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Art 319.
432. Studio Workshop: Senior Photography (3 hours)
First Semester
Continuation of AR 332. A materials fee will be assessed. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: AR 332.
470. Studio Course: Senior Drawing (3 hours)
Each Semester
Continuation of AR 370 to a level of professional attainment.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: AR 370.
480. Studio Course: Senior Ceramics (3 hours)
First Semester
Development of ceramic techniques and processes to a level of
professional attainment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: AR 380.
488. Studio Course: Senior Sculpture (3 hours)
Second Semester
A continuation of AR 388. Prerequisite: AR 388.
490. Senior Seminar (3 hours)
Each Semester
In this course students will prepare works for their senior
exhibitions, write their artistic statement, refine their
resumes, and assemble images for their portfolios. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
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