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AR 103-The History of Art: Non-Western (3)
• Gen Ed Arts; Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Surveys the major developments in painting,
sculpture, and architecture created in non-
western cultures around the world. Emphasizes a
global perspective and illuminates the historical/
artistic interaction of world cultures. Provides
an overview of the visual arts created in India,
China, Japan, Islam, Africa, Oceania, and the
pre-Columbian cultures of North and South
America. A visit to an art museum is required.
AR 104-The History of Art: Prehistoric
to Early Renaissance (3)
• Gen Ed Arts; Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Surveys the major developments in painting,
sculpture and architecture from prehistoric
times to the Italian Renaissance. Explores multi-
cultural diversity through the study of the history
of civilization, religion, myth, literature, politics
and the human condition as manifested in the
visual arts. A visit to an art museum is required.
AR 105-The History of Art:
Renaissance to Modern (3)
• Gen Ed Arts; Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Surveys the major developments in painting,
sculpture and architecture from the Italian
Renaissance to the present. Explores multi-
cultural diversity through the study of the history
of civilization, religion, myth, literature, politics
and the human condition as manifested in the
visual arts. A visit to an art museum is required.
AR 106-Drawing I (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites:
EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR
(ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Develops skills in using different drawing mediums
and approaches. Emphasizes learning how to draw
still life, landscape, drapery studies and experimental
problems. Includes problems of scale and collage.
Students will acquire a portfolio of drawings from
studio work. Students must furnish supplies.
AR 107-Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 106
A continuation of AR 106 with more complex
drawing. Emphasizes arranging and understanding
the various composition formats, picture planes
and pictorial methods of expression found in
drawing. Students must furnish supplies.
AR 108-Painting I (3)
Prerequisite: AR 101 or AR 106
Introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques
of painting in oils or acrylic. Compositional problems
based on still-life, interior and exterior space will
be explored. Students must furnish supplies.
AR 109-Painting II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 108
A studio course in analysis of solutions to
problems involved in oil or acrylic painting.
Develops skills in the preparation of the canvas
and in the production of representational,
abstract and other styles of paintings.
AR 113-Pottery I (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites:
EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR
(ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Explores clay as a medium for the expression
of art. Uses various production techniques,
decorating and glazing methods to achieve well-
conceived and designed objects of ceramic art.
AR 114-Pottery II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 113
An advanced study into the nature of ceramic
art. Skills and techniques learned in Pottery I are
refined and advanced, chemical information and
historical traditions are elaborated upon to prepare
the student for the production of fine ceramic art.
AR 115-Introduction to Color
Theory and Design (3)
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites:
EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR
(ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces students to the basic principles and
elements of color theory. Through lectures, still
images, and in-class studio work, students will
develop an awareness of color and a deeper
understanding of color theory and practice.
Topics include the scientific, psychological, and
aesthetic aspects of color. Historic examples of color
trends in art and design will also be discussed.
AR 119-Pottery: TheWood Kiln (3)
Prerequisite: AR 113
Explores wood-firing as a medium for the expression
of ceramic art. Uses various production techniques,
decorating and glazing techniques, along with
wood kiln firing methods to achieve well-conceived
and well-designed objects of ceramic art.
AR 203-Sculpture (3)
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites:
EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR
(ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the three-dimensional processes of
carving, modeling, casting and constructing
sculptures. Gallery visits, discussions and critiques
augment the student's personal studio experiences.
AR 204-Illustration I (3)
Prerequisite: AR 106
Concentrates on the development of hand
skills and concepts which are an important
part of the technique and magic of picture
making. Explores material resources and the
preparation of art for reproduction such as
advertising design, editorial and fiction illustration.
Includes trips to professional design studios.
AR 205-Illustration II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 204
Develops individual style and interpretation. While
class assignments are given, individual preferences
are welcomed and encouraged. Considers
illustration for books, social comment, etc. Study
and discussion of slides and sometimes films
on the work of past masters and current trends.
Critiques and discussions on works in progress.
AR 206-Introduction to Figure Study I (3)
Prerequisite: AR 106
Offers an intensive study in drawing and
painting of the human figure, action,
volume, structure and anatomy.
AR 207-Introduction toWatercolor I (3)
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites:
EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR
(ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Instruction in transparent watercolor techniques,
including wash and dry brush, ink and watercolor
and expanded uses such as intermixing with
turpentine and charcoal and pastel.
AR 210-Watercolor II (3)
Prerequisite: AR 207
Expands techniques developed in AR 207,
emphasizing personal expression in watercolor
painting. Explores the various advanced methods
in watercolor painting, observing works of
traditional and contemporary artists. Includes
individual research required and museum visits.
AR 213-Intermediate Sculpture (3)
Prerequisite: AR 203
Explores figurative and abstract directions in
clay, plaster, welded steel and/or assemblage.
Emphasizes a wide range of materials and techniques
and their resulting aesthetic statements
ASLS: American Sign
Language Studies
ASLS 100-American Sign Language
Fingerspelling and Numbering (3)
Prerequisite: ASLS 102; Corequisite: ASLS 103
Provides an in-depth study of American Sign
Language Fingerspelling and Numbering. ASL
Fingerspelling and Numbering is a crucial component
of ASL. Focuses on developing receptive and
expressive fingerspelling and numbering skills.
Through class activities, this course covers names of
people, cities, states, titles of books, movies, brand
names, and lexicalized fingerspelling. This course
also covers five systems in ASL Number Use: cardinal,
ordinal, incorporation, unique, and sports system.
ASLS 101-Visual Gestural Communication (3)
Trains students visual acuity (receptive and
expressive) and coordination of body movements.
Emphasis is on mime, gestures and facial expressions.
Through class activities and movement, students
communicate without using the spoken voice. This
class is designed to be a foundation for American
Sign Language 1-3. It is recommended that ASLS
102 be taken concurrently with ASLS 101.