Source: http://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/course-descriptions/art/
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 16:55:47+00:00

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This course is an introduction to the language of the visual arts, its techniques, materials, and history. The course begins with basic theory and how art communicates. Students will learn to analyze, understand, and appreciate the visual arts. The second part will bring opportunities for hands on experiences with various art mediums as well as a brief survey of the history of art.
Study of line, shape, texture, value and color and the organizing principles of design that will allow students to become more effective visual communicators. There will be emphasis on problem solving, the creative process and critical thinking as they are applied to two-dimensional projects. Art fee $50.
Continued study of the visual elements and design principles as they relate to three dimensional spaces, including applications in areas such as sculpture, architecture, landscape design, industrial design and other allied fields. There will be continued emphasis on cultivating creativity, solving problems and developing critical thinking skills. Art fee $50.
Introduction, study and application of the visual elements using various drawing media and methods. There will be an emphasis on visual thinking through observation, analysis and expression.
Sculptural Welding is an introduction to metals as a medium for creative construction. Students will learn welding basics and research a variety of sculpture techniques based around metal as a primary medium.
This is an introduction to basic jewelry making where students will learn to design and create jewelry in various media. Clay, wire, enameling, metal fabrication, and lost wax casting will be covered. Art fee $100.
This is a survey course covering art of prehistoric humans through the Gothic Era (1400 A.D.). Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of art during this period through class discussion, lecture, slides, videos, and text reading. Art History I is designed to demonstrate the important role art has placed in history, politics and government, religion, and human development.
This is a survey course covering art of the Renaissance through the Modern Era. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the major art movements through class discussion, lecture, slides, videos, and text reading. Art History II is designed to demonstrate the important role art has placed in history, politics, and government, religion, and human development.
Prerequisite: ART 130 or departmental approval.
Introduction to the basics of painting through a variety of media and materials using still life subjects, models and imaginative expressions. Art fee $30.
A continuation of the concepts and techniques explored in ART 220 with an emphasis on personal expression. Art fee $30.
Basic courses in the techniques of transparent watercolor. Art fee $15.
Continuation of ART 130 emphasizing color and composition, as well as developing conceptual and critical abilities related to the visual expression of ideas.
A study of the human figure as an end in itself through the use of pencils, charcoal and pastels.
Introductory course on origin, nature, and use of clay and glazes. Includes hand-building processes and basic wheel-forming methods. Art fee $70.
Prerequisites: ART 250 and ART 251 or departmental approval.
Directed study of topics in ceramics. Advanced hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. Glazing and firing with emphasis on individual experimentation. Art fee $70.
Introduction and study of visual expression in three-dimensional form using various sculptural media and methods. Art fee $35.
Continuation of ART 265 with an emphasis on developing more advanced technical skills, as well as exploring media and concepts. Art fee $35.
Introduction to the history of printmaking and basic printmaking techniques and materials. Art fee: $100.
More advanced study of basic printmaking techniques and materials. Art fee $100.

References: ART 130
 ART 220
 ART 130
 ART 250
 ART 251
 ART 265