Course Descriptions

Art

ART 101
Art Appreciation 1
3 credits

Art Appreciation is an introduction to the fundamental elements and mediums of the visual arts. Throughout this course, students will learn how to identify and discuss the formal elements of art (line, space, color, motion, pattern, texture, balance, focal point, scale, repetition, and unity) by examining works of art from various movements encompassing the Renaissance to Modern Art.  Students will also gain a foundational knowledge of various artistic mediums that include: drawing, printmaking, photography, painting, sculpture, performance art, architecture, and art as craft.

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ART 210
Basic Design
3 credits

Everything society produces, from cell phones to video games, demonstrates a comprehension of the design process. In this course, students will explore a variety of media used to create hands-on studio projects that demonstrate unity, balance, color, and other key principles and elements of design.

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ART 301
Drawing and Painting
3 credits

In this hands-on studio course for non-art majors, students will explore the use of a both drawing and painting media. Learn to create works of art refined by a variety of skills and techniques to develop and express your individual artistic style.

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ART 304
Painting
3 credits

Acrylic paint is a versatile medium that may be applied in transparent glazes, like watercolor, or opaquely, like oil paint. Learn how to experiment with color mixing, develop skills in paint application, and explore the fundamentals of color while creating dynamic paintings.

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ART 440
Portfolio for the Arts 1
3 credits

This course introduces students to the process of developing a professional portfolio that demonstrates prior learning and creative achievement in the arts. Students will identify and document experiential learning that aligns with academic outcomes in their program of study. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice, evidence-based documentation, and connecting creative work to theoretical and technical foundations in the arts certificate program.

ART 441
Portfolio for the Arts 2
3 credits

Building on ART 440, this course deepens the development of the student’s portfolio through critical reflection, peer feedback, and alignment with program competencies.

ART 442
Portfolio for the Arts 3
3 credits

The course emphasizes professional presentation, self-assessment, and alignment with career or further academic goals. Students will submit a complete portfolio for formal evaluation as part of the prior-learning assessment process.