Art

Dustin Regul
509.793.2276
Art@bigbend.edu

Art courses may be taken as part of the Associate in Arts and Science DTA degree. These courses may be used toward the Humanities Breadth requirement or for Specified or General Elective credit. Students seeking Associate in Arts and Science DTA degree should refer to the catalog section “Degrees & Certificates” for a detailed description of the degree, its program outcomes, and courses that will satisfy degree requirements.

Art is a human expression dating back to prehistoric times. Humans made naturalistic and abstract expressions in their environments. As we delve into art making we tap into an essential characteristic of being human. In the art department, the studio method of learning emphasizes the development of individual creativity. Through the learning experience of technical competence, the art department encourages students to achieve a sense of involvement and integrity in making projects. Through the study of art history in other cultures and time periods the students may make connections to human expressions throughout the world community.

The department provides basic disciplines in the arts for art majors, other students, and citizens of the community. In developing each individual’s talent and interests, equal emphasis is on mastery and the appreciation of all art forms. The curriculum probes aspects of visual communication, which focus the eye, mind, and hand in the technical and creative awareness the student needs to adequately prepare for his/her major area of study and for transfer to a four-year college or university.

A variety of art courses are offered for the student and the community. The art student may select from such fields as art education, two and three-dimensional design, drawing, painting or ceramic art. Some possible career options for art and art history majors are: artist, art educator, museum curator, art critic, graphic designer, photographer, web designer, industrial design,  and many others. The study of the arts and art history may help other majors in problem solving techniques, creative thinking, and working with others.

Since programs differ at each college, students should consult program outlines published by the college or university to which they intend to transfer. The following recommended courses prepare students for most baccalaureate institutions. Students should prepare their quarterly schedules with the assistance of an advisor knowledgeable in this transfer area.

Recommended Pre-Major Courses Credits

ART 101 2D Foundations 

ART 102 Color Theory

ART 103 3D Foundations

ART 104 Drawing I 

ART 105 Drawing II.

ART 106 Drawing III 

ART 140 Introduction to Digital Art.

ART 216 Prehistoric-Medieval Art History..

ART 217 Renaissance –Mid-nineteenth Century..

ART 218 Western Art: Impressionism to Art after 1945.

Recommended Art Electives (12 credits)

ART 121 Ceramics I

ART 122 Ceramics II

ART 123 Ceramics III

ART 221 Watercolor I.

ART 222 Watercolor II

ART 223 Watercolor III

ART 231 Oil Painting I

ART 232 Oil Painting II

ART 233 Oil Painting III

ART 230 Painting/Drawing Workshop

Courses

ART& 100: Art Appreciation

Credits 5
Art is a visual language which artists use to record and interpret life experiences. The messages artists share are personal and social records. The ability to understand and appreciate visual art is a skill you can develop through observation and study and one you can utilize throughout your life. We will cover a general overview of artists’ materials and techniques as well as historical context with lectures, slides, movies, and experiments with art media. Open to all students.

ART 101: 2D Foundations

Credits 5

2D Foundations is an introduction to the study of the elements and principles of art that will be explored through various media in two dimensional problems. There will be projects addressing the specific elements of art:  line, shape/form, perspective, texture, value.  Using these elements, the projects will also demonstrate the principles of organization: rhythm and repetition, balance, harmony-unity, movement, proportion, space, dominance.

ART 102: Color Theory

Credits 5

The study of water color painting from still life and nature with an introduction to the materials and techniques of watercolor painting.

ART 103: 3D Foundations

Credits 5

An introduction to the study of three-dimensional design explored through text and various media in sculpture.

 

ART 104: Drawing I

Credits 5
An introduction to drawing based on observation, emphasizing composition, and form. This course is basic to all art practice courses and is an introduction to basic drawing techniques involving various media such as pencil, charcoal, color pastels, and ink.

ART 105: Drawing II

Credits 5
Drawing II is a continuation in the exploration of drawing with emphasis on technique and interpretation of ideas using various media. You will learn drawing techniques with various media and develop an individual artistic voice by introducing content (meaning or message) into drawings. Drawing I, II, and III can be taken out of sequence.

ART 106: Drawing III

Credits 5
Working from a live model, the student explores a range of drawing approaches including gestural drawings, sustained renderings, structural drawings and expressive treatment of the figure. Exercises are performed which emphasize anatomical structure and focus on fragments, such as hand studies and portraiture. The development of a personal approach to drawing the figure and an examination of how the figure can be handled in art is explored through such means as critiques, slide presentations and demonstrations. Drawing I or II recommended

ART 121: Ceramics I

Credits 5

Experiments and design in clay applied to pottery and sculpture. Work in various hand construction methods, glazing and kiln firing.

ART 122: Ceramics II

Credits 5

Ceramics II continues in experiments and design in clay applied to pottery and sculpture by throwing on the pottery wheel, glazing and kiln firing.

ART 123: Ceramics III

Credits 5

Advanced experiments and design in clay applied to pottery and sculpture by working in various hand construction methods and in pottery wheel, glazing and kiln firing.

ART 140: Introduction to Digital Art

Credits 5
This course is an introduction to digital art wherein students will use technology for creative expression and the sharing of ideas and artwork.

ART 198: Special Projects

Credits 1 Max Credits 5
Special projects in art - individual projects by special arrangement with instructor.

ART 212: American Art

Credits 5
Beginning with the era of the colonization of North America by European nations and ending with the 20th century, this course will trace the development of art in the United States.

ART 217: Western Art: Renaissance to Mid Nineteenth Century

Credits 5
A survey of the history of western art and architecture from Renaissance times to the mid nineteenth century. We will explore the art of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to the beginnings of photography in the mid nineteenth century

ART 218: Western Art: Impressionism to Art After 1945

Credits 5
A survey of the history of western art and architecture from late nineteenth century to contemporary times. Explore the work of the Impressionists like Monet and the Cubism of Picasso to the modem artwork of Jackson Pollock.

ART 221: Watercolor Painting I

Credits 5

The study of water color painting from still life and nature with an introduction to the materials and techniques of watercolor painting.

ART 222: Watercolor Painting II

Credits 5

A continuation of the study of water color painting from still life and nature with the materials and techniques of water color painting.

ART 223: Watercolor Painting III

Credits 5

Advanced water color painting is an emphasis upon the student’s artistic growth and the development of his or her own style and voice using watercolor techniques and materials.

 

ART 231: Oil Painting I

Credits 5
Introduction to the materials and techniques of oil painting. Painting from still life and nature using creative compositions.

ART 232: Oil Painting II

Credits 5
Continuation of exploration in oil painting materials and techniques with an emphasis on developing content or message in the paintings.

ART 233: Oil Painting III

Credits 5
Advanced oil painting is an emphasis upon the students artistic growth and the development of his or her own style and voice using oil painting techniques and materials.

ART 298: Special Projects

Credits 1 Max Credits 5
Special projects in art - individual projects by special arrangement with instructor.