Introduction to Visual Ar ts

Catalog description

This is an in troductory course open to all students that provides a st udy of the elements of art and principles of design, encompassing drawing, painting, printmaking, camera and computer arts, design, sculpture, architecture, and mixed media. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary, technical aspects of each medium, development of styles, principles of aesthetics, and concepts of art. Students will become acquainted to western and non- western art movements and how these mov ements influence contemporary art making and theory. A grade of C or better is required for credit for art majors.