A multi-mediated lecture survey of the world's art chronologically from prehistoric times to the beginning of the 14th century to our modern era. Examined are the arts and architecture of Western tradition, Islamic, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas in their own terms. Topics include the rules and functions of art and their creators, art terminology, art genres, mediums and techniques and styles within a background of social, religious and intellectual influences. Through a series of structured exercises in judging works of art, students produce several original works of art criticism. Meets general education art goal for A.A. and A.S. degrees.
Students express form in traditional ways and experiment in personal style and technique.
An introductory studio course on the fundamentals of several crafts including rug punch, ceramics, weaving, spinning, basketry, paper making, batik, tie dye and bookbinding. Materials, techniques and concepts are examined to understand crafts as a means of personal expression, exploration and effective communication. Examines both functional and sculptural aspects of clay forms. Glaze applications, kilns and various pieces of ceramics equipment will be studied. Emphasis is on personal mastery of materials, self-expression and exploration in various techniques of clay forming.