Art

Fundamentals of Art: One Semester
Required for all Freshmen
This course opens with an introduction to advertising terms, making students aware of how art and graphic design saturate the world in which they live. Through interactive class participation, students are exposed to the fundamental principles of design and the elements of art theory—the basic tools and techniques with which students are able to create good artwork. The second quarter presents a chronological overview of artistic styles from prehistoric to modern times.

Application of Media: One Semester
Required for all Sophomores
Students’ knowledge of principles of design and elements of art is brought to fruition through the use of various media. All students are encouraged to create good design regardless of their artistic ability. The first projects are designed to develop basic skills in color mixing, advancing towards more refined projects focusing on distinctions of value and intensity. Elements of line, pattern, texture and composition are reinforced through the discipline of scratchboard art. Classes led by the instructor in one-two- and three-point perspective teach students to be aware of vanishing points, proportionally diminishing space, line, balance and symmetry.