Firelands Art Courses

ART 1010. Introduction to Art (3)
Fall, Spring, Summer. Historical and aesthetic components of art with laboratory or online experiences with basic elements of creative expression. Non-majors only. Two hours studio, two hours lecture. Applicable to the BG Perspective (general education) humanities and arts requirement.

ART 1020. Design Studio: Surface and Process(3)
Fall. Studio explorations of art making and visual communication. The course is composed of two workshops: 2D Design- introduction to the elements and principles of visual organization; and Art Methods & Practices- introduction to studio-based research, visual problem solving, creative strategies, and practical application of theories of visual signification. Required of art majors and minors. Can be taken with ART 1030 or ART 1120.

ART 1030. Drawing Studio: Perception and Color (3)
Spring. Studio explorations of drawing, light and color. Visual discernment and drawing skills are developed in two workshops: Drawing from observation- introduction to the tools and techniques for accurate and expressive draftsmanship; and Color and Light- practical application of color theory and lighting effects for accurate representation and expressive communication. Required of art majors and minors. Can be taken with ART 1020 or ART 1120.

ART 1120. Media Studio: Space and Time(3)
Spring. Creative explorations of sculptural and time-based art. Principles of construction and design of works extended in space and time. The course is composed of two workshops: 3D Design- organization of space and form, exposure to various construction methods, tools and materials, and 4D Design- introduction to chronological design concerns, kinetics, installation, audience, actions and documentation. Required of art majors and minors. Can be taken with ART 1020 or ART 1030.

ARTS 2110. Drawing: The Figure (3)
Fall. Introduction to the theory, practice and history of drawing the human figure from life. Examine issues pertaining to larger cultural views of the body and seek to create individual meaning in the act of drawing the figure. Five studio hours. Extra fee.

ARTS 2210. Introduction to Painting (3)
Spring. Introduction to the theory, practice and history of oil painting. Exploration of painting techniques from traditional to contemporary with an emphasis on perceptual problem solving. Five studio hours.

ARTS 2310. Introduction to Printmaking (3)
Fall. Introduction to the theory, practice and history of printmaking. Concentration on basic relief, intaglio, and monoprinting methods. Five studio hours. Extra fee.

ARTS 3130. Contemporary Concepts in Drawing (3)
Fall. Exploration of a variety of genres, themes, and techniques in drawing. Drawing as both an independent medium of expression and as a visual language applicable to a wide range of cultural practices. Prerequisite: ARTS 2110 or permission of the instructor. Repeatable to six hours. Extra Fee.

ARTS 3000. Special Topics 2-D (1-3)
On demand. Fall, Spring, Summer. Innovative and intensive group study in selected studio research. Topic will vary with each offering. May be repeated.

ART 4700. Independent Study in Studio (1-3)
Supervised individual problems in selected studio research for students who have shown proficiency and marked degree of independence in other studio coursework. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ARTH 1450. Western Art I (3)
Fall. Ancient and Medieval art. Applicable to the BG Perspective (general education) humanities and arts requirement.

ARTH 1460. Western Art II (3)
Spring. Art from Renaissance to present. May be taken before ARTH 1450. Applicable to the BG Perspective (general education) humanities and arts requirement.