Art

This is a course in learning advanced skills in the working of hot glass in three media areas: hot glass with blowpipes and manipulative tools, hot bead making with a lamp working torch, and hot kiln glass working (fusing and slumping).

A course designed for the student who desires to further the investigation of the discipline of clay. Emphasis on hand building, throwing and decorating techniques to create clay objects and a fundamental integration of the elements of art and the principles of design.

Art Appreciation combines lecture and hands-on activities to provide the non-artist with an appreciation of the visual arts. Students will gain an understanding of the processes, styles, and meaning of art through the study of art of various cultures and major art historical periods.

A continuation of skill development, with an emphasis on individual style and expression. Students will work on advanced problems that will continue the study of art elements and principles as they relate to drawing.

Primarily a studio class, Jewelry Making II is designed to offer a broad overview of silver/metalsmithing, including its technical, historical, aesthetic and critical aspects. While learning about the rich tradition of metalsmithing, the class goal will be the creation of contemporary art.

A continuation of skill development with an emphasis on individual style and self-expression via technique and organizational development will be the focus of this class.

A survey course of the history of art from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Students will examine the major art historical periods in this time frame, and the political, religious, cultural, and personal concerns that have influenced representative works of art from these major periods. 

A survey of the history of art from the Late Gothic to Post-Modernism. Students will examine the major art historical periods within this time frame and the political, religious, cultural and personal concerns that have influenced representative works of arts from these stylistic periods. 

This is a course in the theory and practice of photography using the digital camera and photo editing software, with an emphasis on expressing and communicating ideas through photography as an art medium. Digital camera and basic computer skills required. This is a blended face to face and online course. 

A course designed for the student who desires to further the investigation of the discipline of clay. Emphasis on hand building, throwing and decorating techniques to create clay objects and a fundamental integration of the elements of art and the principles of design.

A course designed for the student who desires to further the investigation of the discipline of clay. Emphasis on wheel throwing and hand building.

A continuation of skill development with an emphasis on individual style and self-expression via technique and organizational development.

Students will complete a range of advanced projects and then assemble a portfolio and résumé in preparation for seeking employment in the field of graphic design.