ARTV 200 Foundations of Design and Color
Offered in fall and spring.
An introduction to fundamental concepts of visual communication. Students explore the elements of two-dimensional design and color theory in a sequence of interactive experiments, culminating in a creative linked project to a visual theme.
ARTV 201 Drawing I
Prerequisite: ARTV 200 or consent of instructor. Offered in fall and spring.
A foundation for developing and attempting to record a visual relationship with oneself and one's environment in a variety of drawing media. May be repeated for a total of 6 hrs with a different instructor, consent of instructor and space permitting.
ARTV 202 Painting I
Prerequisite: ARTV 201 or consent of the instructor. Offered in fall and spring.
An introduction to both the technical and aesthetic aspects of painting in acrylic and/or oil. Formal concepts of composition, pictorial space, color interaction, etc. are introduced and applied to subjects drawn from life including still-life landscape and the figure.
ARTV 203 Introduction to Sculpture
Prerequisite: ARTV 200 . Offered in fall or spring.
An introduction to the fundamental elements of making and understanding sculpture, within historical and contemporary contexts. Concepts such as three-dimensional form, mass, volume, and drawing are explored through a hands-on, project-based approach.
ARTV 211 World Art Survey I
Offered in fall and spring.
The chronological development of the visual arts in all their major forms. Both Western and non-Western art, from prehistoric beginnings to late Gothic.
ARTV 212 World Art Survey II
Offered in fall and spring.
A continuation of the study of the chronological development of art, from early Renaissance onwards.
ARTV 310 Modern and Contemporary Art
Offered once each year.
A survey of the development of style and content in late nineteenth and twentieth century painting, drawing and sculpture. This course examines the complex interrelationships among rapidly changing social, political, intellectual and technological currents, and the formal, conceptual and expressive concerns of artists.
ARTV 311 Drawing II
Prerequisite: ARTV 201 or consent of the instructor. Offered once each year.
A continuation of ARTV 201 in which students are encouraged to explore a more personal approach to image making. This course emphasizes experimentation with a wide variety of techniques and culminates in a project of related drawings.
ARTV 312 Painting II
Prerequisite: ARTV 202 or consent of the instructor. Offered once each year.
A continuation of ARTV 202 in which pictorial concepts are reinforced and expanded upon. The interrelation of content and form is stressed as an important aspect of self-expression.
ARTV 314 Modern and Contemporary Architecture
Offered occasionally.
The development of modern and contemporary architecture in the world, as reflected in the key movements and the work of their major masters, with a special emphasis on Egypt. Recent architecture is examined in its relationship to the past and the course focuses on the role of the architect, his work and his challenges in a contemporary environment.
ARTV 370 Selected Topics in Art
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Offered occasionally.
In-depth examination of specific topics in art determined by the special interests and expertise of the faculty.
ARTV 402 Independent Study
Prerequisite: ARTV 311 or ARTV 312. May be repeated for credit more than once if content changes.
Open to students with a minimum B average. Offered in fall and spring. In exceptional circumstances, advanced students may arrange, with departmental approval, to study beyond the regular course offerings.
ARTV 470 Advanced Seminar
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Offered yearly, spring semester.
A culmination of Art Major studies which requires the production of a body of work for exhibition in the Advanced Students Art Exhibition. Gives experience planning, preparing, and promoting a public art exhibition. Open to advanced students, preferably in their final semester.
