Art Courses

Interdisciplinary Courses

ARID 100. Solar Car Design. 3 crs. Team taught, collaborative group project with Schools of Business, Communications and Engineering to design a solar-powered vehicle for the Sunrayce national competition. The project involves graphics and layout, artistic rendering, electronic imaging, uniform design, computer modeling and sculpting. Students will participate in all areas of development; concept, production, and the competitive race. Course is cross-linked with Engineering and Business.

ARID 105 Digital Media and Multimedia Applications. 3crs. An introduction to digital media fundamentals including audio, video formats, storage and delivery. Windows Media technology will be extensively utilized as a method for digital content manipulation, rights management and internet transfer.

Art History

ARTH 161. Art Appreciation. 3 crs. Introduction to the elements and dimensions of art and the philosophical, political, and psychological evolution of various cultures.

ARTH 162. Understanding African Art and Culture. 3 crs. An overview of the history, aesthetics, process and function of the visual arts of Africa from the prehistoric period to traditional societies of today. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between the visual arts and religion, music, dance and other components of the African culture.

ARTH 164. Survey of Visual Art. 3 crs. Study of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the end of the twelfth century. Fall semester only.

ARTH 165. Introduction to the History of Art. 3 crs. Continuation of ARTH 164 from the thirteenth century to the present. Spring semester only. Prerequisite: ARTH 164.

ARTH 166. Art in Antiquity. 3 crs. Introduction to arts of ancient Africa, Asia, and Europe. Interrelation of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Spring semester only.

ARTH 167. Topics in Art Criticism. 3 crs. The nature of interpretation and evaluation in the visual arts, with emphasis placed upon artistic expression in the African Diaspora. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

ARTH 168. Internship in Art History. 3 crs. On-site professional experience in a museum, gallery or cultural agency.

ARTH 170. Modern Art History I. 3 crs. Examines nineteenth century European and American styles of painting, printmaking, sculpture and architecture.

ARTH 171. Modern Art History II. 3 crs. Examines twentieth century European and American styles of painting, printmaking, sculpture and architecture.

ARTH 172. West African Art. 3 crs. Study of the visual arts of African civilization. Focus is placed on the artistic achievements of such civilizations as Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Nok, Igbo Ukwu, Benin, and Owo, among others, and the art of more recent cultural groups.

ARTH 173. Central and East African Art. 3 crs. An in-depth study of the history, aesthetics, processes and functions of the visual arts in ancient African civilizations in the Nile Valley and the Rift Valley. Focus will be placed on the artistic achievements of such civilizations as Egypt, Nubia, Aksum, Meore, Zimbabwe and of others since medieval times.

ARTH 174. Far Eastern Art. 3 crs. General introduction to the art and cultures of the East, including India, Polynesia, Japan, and Korea. Selected topics considered. Fall semester only.

ARTH 175. Islamic Art. 3 crs. General introduction to the art of Islamic cultures.

ARTH 178. African-American Art I. 3 crs. Analyzes the elements and dimensions of art produced by persons of African descent in the United States from precolonial times to 1945. Fall semester only.

ARTH 179. African-American Art II. 3 crs. Continuation of ARTH 178 from 1950 to the present. Spring semester only.

ARTH 181. Research in Art History I. 3 crs. Treats research methodology and its application to the study of various cultures, and independent study with faculty supervision.

ARTH 182. Research in Art History II. 3 crs. Continuation of ARTH 181.

ARTH 183. The Expressionist Image. 3 crs. A study of style and content from German Expressionism (1905 - 1920s) through and beyond:

ARTH 184. Death Iconography. 3 crs. An investigation of death motifs in the visual arts from antiquity to the present.

ARTH 185. Survey of Renaissance Art. 3 crs. The history of Italian and Northern Renaissance art from the thirteenth through the sixteenth century.

ARTH 188. African Art: Traditions and Continuities. 3 crs. An examination of the aesthetics of traditional African art and its impact on modern art in the African Diaspora, Europe and the Americas from the late 19th century to the present.

ARTH 189. Trends, Directions, Ideas in African American Art. 3 crs. This course seeks to introduce students to problems in art historiography and art criticism and to explore the issues of identity and culture through examination of the Harlem Renaissance and contemporary developments in African American Art.