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Art and Design
AR403 Graphic Design II
An internship is strongly recommended but not required.
Art Minor (18 credits):
A. The following course:
AR103 Art Foundations I
B. Five additional art courses mutually agreed upon by the student and an art and design department
advisor.
Department Courses
AR101 Art Appreciation 3 credits
Art Appreciation is intended for non-majors who want a better understanding of the role of visual art
in our culture. A combination of lectures, slides, films and discussion are used to enable students to
appreciate works of art. Topics include a study of the elements of art and the principles of design, twodimensional
and three-dimensional media, and an overview of the history of western art.
AR103 Art Foundations I 3 credits
Art Foundations I is a study of the principles and elements of two-and three-dimensional design. It is
also an introduction to drawing, color theory, and painting for the professional. The course is conducted
in a studio-lecture format.
AR104 Art Foundations II 3 credits
This is a continuation of AR103 with further work in drawing, composition, color theory, painting, and
design for the professional. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: AR103.
AR122 Drawing I 3 credits
This course requires no art background. It includes a variety of subject matter, media and techniques
with emphasis on visual perception and awareness.
AR211 Ceramics 3 credits
This introductory course combines instruction in hand building and the potter’s wheel. The emphasis is
placed on methods of construction, surface decoration, glazing, and firing techniques.
AR222 Drawing II 3 credits
The focus of this course is the development of drawing skills. A variety of media are used – pencil,
charcoal, conté, ink, pastels, etc. Prerequisite: AR122.
AR243 Photography 3 credits
A study of the use and function of the camera with emphasis on a personal style and photographic
aesthetics. Darkroom processes and procedures are covered as well as preparing prints for exhibition.
Students must provide their own 35mm camera.
AR260 Introduction to Italian Art and Culture 3 credits
This elective course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to study Italian art history,
architecture, religion, culture, and civilization and to incorporate some of these ideas about art, politics,
and religion that have been important in the shaping of the modern world. This course helps students
develop critical thinking skills and creative perspectives from an international experience. Travel and
study in Rome, Florence, Venice, and the surrounding Veneto region of northern Italy are the focus of
this course. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and Study Abroad Office approval.
AR303 Graphic Design I 3 credits
An introductory study of the principles, tools, and techniques of design for publishing and advertising.
It includes a study of typography, designer’s and printer’s vocabulary, and the aesthetics of graphic
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