| Fine Arts Survey I |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Required course for all freshmen not enrolled in a performing art. |
| Fine
Arts Survey I is an introduction to the visual arts. Along with the theory involved in
understanding the visual arts, the student will receive hands-on experience with various
visual arts media. The course will include field trips to museums and theaters. The
students will be required to supply some of their own art supplies for the course.
Fulfills the C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Fine Arts Survey II |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Prerequisite: Fine Arts Survey I or consent of instructor. |
| Fine
Arts Survey II explores the elements of art covered in Fine Arts Survey I in greater
depth. The student will be solving problems with various two-dimensional and
three-dimensional media. This course is for students who wish to continue their
exploration of the visual arts but do not necessarily have the skills needed to do the
type of work required in a class geared toward more sophisticated problems and independent
exploration expected in studio art. Students are required to purchase some of their own
supplies. Fulfills the C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Studio Art |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Prerequisite: Fine Arts Survey I with "B+" or better grade or
consent of instructor. |
| Studio
art (advanced art) is for students with advanced skills and abilities in the visual arts.
The class will explore problems in design and work in two-dimensional and
three-dimensional media. Students will be encouraged to concentrate in an area of art in
which they excel. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio for the College Board Advanced
Placement program may do so in this course. Students are required to purchase some of
their own materials. Fulfills U.C. "f" and C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Studio Art II - Independent Study |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Prerequisite: Studio Art with a "B+" or better and consent of the
instructor. |
| This
course is designed for the student who wants to investigate independently and thoroughly a
specific aspect or medium of art. The student should have a plan in mind as to the
direction that she/he wants the investigation to take. The student must be
self-disciplined and knowledgeable and able to work independently. Fulfills C.S.U.
elective requirement. |
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| Three Dimensional Art |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Prerequisite: Grade of "B+" or better in Fine Arts Survey II or
Studio Art and consent of instructor. |
| This
advanced art class is devoted to work in the following areas: Sculpture (wood, metal,
paper and plastic), fiber art, jewelry, construction and other techniques. Each student is
encouraged to express individuality in developing his/her own potential as they gain
skills in and comprehension of the various media. Supplies: Voucher of $35.00. Fulfills
C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Advanced Painting |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Prerequisite: Grade of "B+" or better in Studio Art and consent of
instructor. |
| Introduction
of the medium of transparent waterbase painting. Covers the media methods, traditional and
modern composition, color relationship and color theory. Students will become familiar
with the broad range in this medium. Gallery visit and submission to local art show are
required. Fulfills C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Cartooning |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Prerequisite: Grade of "B+" or better in Fine Arts Survey II or
Studio Art and consent of instructor. |
| This is
an introductory course for the student that is interested in cartooning and/or
caricatures. Drawing fundamental will be taught and be heavily emphasized. The course will
also cover the history of cartooning. Students will be required to visit an art gallery
and keep a sketchbook as a requirement of the course. Cost of supplies will run
approximately $20-$25. Fulfills C.S.U. elective requirement. |
