Studio Arts Course Descriptions

This information collected from the official Metro State web site at http://www.metrostate.edu

 

Subj.

Number

Title

Description

Credits

Type

ARTS

106

Introduction to Drawing

This class focuses on the principles and practices of drawing, through an exploration of space, shading, volume, perspective, and composition. Class discussions and projects include use of materials, color, artists of movements of the past and contemporary trends in drawing and painting. Emphasis is placed on the development of hand-eye coordination skills. (Pending approval)

4

LCTR

ARTS

300

Museums and Galleries

As students visit local museums and galleries, they become familiar with many of the Twin Cities' exhibition facilities and reflect on the experience of viewing art. This course offers an approach to understanding and appreciating the visual arts as one develops critical thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on the articulation of ideas through written and spoken words. Note: Students are responsible for their own transportation.

4

LCTR

ARTS

304

Topics in Fibers

This studio course explores historical and contemporary approaches to fiber arts as well as examination of significant figures and movements. Traditional techniques and contemporary applications of paper and fabric bridge the gap between crafts and fine arts. Students should consult the Class Schedule for particular topics (i.e. papermaking, quilting, wearable art.) Note: This course may be taken three times for credit as long as the topic is different.

4

LCTR

ARTS

306

Intermediate Drawing

In this class students will further develop their hand-eye coordination skills, polish their techniques, deepen their understanding of artists or movements of the past and examine contemporary trends in drawing and painting. Emphasis is placed on drawing as a medium of self-expression. Prerequisite: ARTS 106 Introduction to Drawing or instructor's consent.

4

LCTR

ARTS

307

Painting

This course explores principles and practices related to color, shading, volume, perspective, and composition. Class discussion and projects include color, application techniques, artists and movements of the past and contemporary trends in painting. Students complete original paintings using acrylics. Prerequisite: ARTS 106 Introduction to Drawing or Instructor's consent.

4

LCTR

ARTS

316

Black and White Photography

Basic photographic techniques as personal expression, approaches to image making and printing black and white photographs using digital computer equipment and traditional darkroom are covered. Students explore photography as a creative art form. Note: Students must have access to a 35mm camera with manual operation of focus, f-stops and shutter speeds.

4

LCTR

ARTS

414

Advanced Projects in Studio Arts

This course is available to advanced students in studio arts who wish to pursue individualized projects in the medium of their choice. Note: This course may be taken up to three times for credit under the supervision of any studio arts faculty member. Students should contact instructor to make arrangements prior to registration. Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.

4

LCTR

 

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