Courses

Survey of the historical development of the visual arts from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages, with an emphasis on architecture and sculpture. Themes include the inception of methods and techniques of art, the evolution of architectural principles, how religious philosophies and social and political systems are reflected in art, and the emergence of humanism.

Survey of the historical development of the visual arts from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages, with an emphasis on architecture and sculpture. Themes include the inception of methods and techniques of art, the evolution of architectural principles, how religious philosophies and social and political systems are reflected in art, and the emergence of humanism.

Survey of the historical development of the visual arts from the late 17th century to late 19th century, with an emphasis on the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the industrial, political, and technological revolutions of the 19th century, and their influence on modern art. Focus is on Romanticism, the rise of the avant-garde, the emergence of Impressionism in France, and the art of England and America.

Survey of the historical development of the visual arts from the late 17th century to late 19th century, with an emphasis on the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the industrial, political, and technological revolutions of the 19th century, and their influence on modern art. Focus is on Romanticism, the rise of the avant-garde, the emergence of Impressionism in France, and the art of England and America.

Survey of major styles in western art from 1888 to 1999, Post-Impressionism to Post-Modernism. How art forms reflect the complexity and diversity of the modern world. Topics include the changing role of the artist in society, the impact of world events and technology on the arts, and art criticism.

Survey of major styles in western art from 1888 to 1999, Post-Impressionism to Post-Modernism. How art forms reflect the complexity and diversity of the modern world. Topics include the changing role of the artist in society, the impact of world events and technology on the arts, and art criticism.

A basic course in drawing emphasizing line, shape, space and value. Students learn perceptual skills while using a variety of media.

A basic course in drawing emphasizing line, shape, space and value. Students learn perceptual skills while using a variety of media.

A basic course in drawing emphasizing line, shape, space and value. Students learn perceptual skills while using a variety of media.

Drawing the human figure from life. Basic concepts and skills include shape, volume, plane, contour, gesture, value/shading, composition and the study of structural anatomy. Various media will be used including charcoal and graphite.

Drawing the human figure from life. Basic concepts and skills include shape, volume, plane, contour, gesture, value/shading, composition and the study of structural anatomy. Various media will be used including charcoal and graphite.

Drawing the human figure from life. Basic concepts and skills include shape, volume, plane, contour, gesture, value/shading, composition and the study of structural anatomy. Various media will be used including charcoal and graphite.

Continued study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing in graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. Application of more advanced studies of anatomy and expressive representations of the human figure in different environments. Studio practice drawing from live models.

Continued study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing in graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. Application of more advanced studies of anatomy and expressive representations of the human figure in different environments. Studio practice drawing from live models.

Continued study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing in graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. Application of more advanced studies of anatomy and expressive representations of the human figure in different environments. Studio practice drawing from live models.

Introductory painting course in which students learn basic oil painting techniques. Emphasis is on handling of the medium, use of color, variety of approaches, and representation.

Introductory painting course in which students learn basic oil painting techniques. Emphasis is on handling of the medium, use of color, variety of approaches, and representation.

Introductory painting course in which students learn basic oil painting techniques. Emphasis is on handling of the medium, use of color, variety of approaches, and representation.

Further development of concepts and techniques acquired in Painting I with an emphasis on a greater variety of subject matter and individual expression.

Further development of concepts and techniques acquired in Painting I with an emphasis on a greater variety of subject matter and individual expression.

Further development of concepts and techniques acquired in Painting I with an emphasis on a greater variety of subject matter and individual expression.