19th Century 3 CR Discussion of the major developments in painting, sculpture and architecture during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries as modified by the historical situations and humanistic values in specific countries. Surveys the development of new approaches to form and analyzes the formal idea as related to execution and content. CR Explores issues such as continuity and dichotomy of subject and style and other significant issues of Eastern Art. Eastern attitudes are compared and contrasted with the art and ideas of parallel Western periods. An introduction to classical and modern typefaces, the mechanics of type composition and the fundamentals of layout.
Consideration is given to the selection of typefaces that enhance thought and idea.
An exposition of printing methods, including various processes in platemaking, diecuts, embossing, full-color process printing, paper basics and current technical innovations. Experience in the preparation of art copy for printing production is provided. AR 214 Computer Design Basics 3 CR Examines design elements and techniques as they apply to computer painting and drawing programs. Creative exploration of concepts in paint and object-oriented computer graphics. AR 220 Drawing II 3 CR Development of the student's ability to conceive the figure as form and volume with stress on gesture, proportion and anatomy.