ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading.
Films, lectures, slides, and discussions focus on the theoretical, cultural, and historical aspects of the visual arts. Emphasis is on the development of visual and aesthetic awareness. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035126
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ARTS 1303 Survey of Art History (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading.
This course covers the history of western art from prehistoric time through the Gothic period. It explores the cultural, geophysical, and personal influences on art styles. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035226
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ARTS 1304 Survey of Art History (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading.
This course covers the history of art from the Renaissance through the present. It explores the cultural, geophysical, and personal influences on art styles. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035226
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ARTS 1311 2-D Design (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Basic concepts of design with two-dimensional materials are explored. The use of line, color, illusion of space or mass, texture, value, shape, and size in composition is considered. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
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ARTS 1312 3-D Design (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Basic concepts of design with three-dimensional materials are explored. The use of mass, space, movement, and texture, line, plane, volume, color, and scale is considered. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
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ARTS 1316 Drawing I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This beginning course investigates various media, techniques, and subjects. It explores perceptual and descriptive possibilities and considers drawing as a developmental process as well as an end in itself. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055226
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ARTS 1317 Drawing II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 1316.
This course is an expansion of Arts 1316. It stresses the expressive and conceptual aspects of drawing, including advanced composition
arrangements, a range of wet and dry media, and the development of an individual approach to theme and content. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055226
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ARTS 2311 Advanced Design (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
This course will focus on two- or three-dimensional projects in a special topics area. Emphasis is on individual expression. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
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ARTS 2312 Advanced Design (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
This course will focus on two- or three-dimensional projects in a special topics area. Emphasis is on individual expression. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015326
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ARTS 2313 Computer Graphics Design I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Introduction to the computer as an art tool with emphasis on design principles and visual communication or ideas. Course will include exposure to basic computer graphic technology including computer illustration and electronic imaging techniques. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015126
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ARTS 2314 Computer Graphics Design II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2313.
This course is a continuation of Computer Graphics Design I. Students will further explore advanced design problems through continued experimentation with computer graphics techniques. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004015126
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ARTS 2316 Painting I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
This studio course stresses fundamental concepts of painting with acrylics and oils. Emphasis is on painting from still life, models, and the imagination. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085226
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ARTS 2317 Painting II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2316.
This course continues Arts 2316. Emphasis is on individual expression. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085226
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ARTS 2323 Drawing III (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 1317. Arts 1311, Arts 1312 and Arts 1316 are recommended for Art Majors.
This course covers the analytic and expressive drawing of the human figure. Movement and volume are stressed. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055326
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ARTS 2324 Drawing IV (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2323, sophomore standing, or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course continues Arts 2323. Emphasis is on individual expression. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007055326
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ARTS 2326 Sculpture I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Various sculptural approaches are explored. Different media and techniques are used. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007095126
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ARTS 2327 Sculpture II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2326.
This course continues Arts 2326. Emphasis is on individual expression. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007095126
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ARTS 2333 Printmaking I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Basic printmaking processes are introduced. Included are planographic, intaglio, stencil and relief processes. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007105126
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ARTS 2334 Printmaking II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2333.
This course is a continuation of Printmaking I. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007105126
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ARTS 2346 Ceramics I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
This course focuses on the building of pottery forms by coil, slab, and use of the wheel. Glazing and firing are also included. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007115126
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ARTS 2347 Ceramics II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2346 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Glaze technology is studied. Advanced problems in the creation of artistic and practical ceramic ware. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007115126
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ARTS 2348 Digital Art I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, ARTS 1311 and ARTS 1316.
Studio art course that explores the potential of the computer hardware and software media for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts. (2 Lec, 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004025226
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ARTS 2349 Digital Art II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2348.
Studio art course that continues the exploration of the computer hardware and software media for their visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004025226
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ARTS 2356 Photography I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
Creative use of the camera is studied. Photosensitive materials are examined as a means of making expressive graphic images. Emphasis is on black and white processing and printing techniques, but the course may include digital and alternative processes. At some campuses the student may register for either ARTS 2356 or PHOT 1318, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055126
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ARTS 2357 Photography II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2356.
Creative use of the camera is studied. Photosensitive materials are examined as a means of making expressive graphic images. Emphasis is on black and white processing and printing techniques, but the course may include digital and alternative processes. At some campuses the student may register for either ARTS 2357 or PHOT 1319, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006055226
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ARTS 2366 Watercolor I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisites for Art Majors, Arts 1311, Arts 1312, Arts 1316, and Arts 1317.
This course explores studio techniques in water base media. Emphasis is placed on exploration of a variety of modes and techniques as a means to original expression. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085326
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ARTS 2367 Watercolor II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 2366.
This course continues the development of skills in water base media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007085326
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ARTS 2370 Studies of Renaissance Art History (3)
This is a Unique Need Course.
Prerequisite: Arts 1303 and Arts 1304 are recommended for Art Majors.
The development of the art of western culture during the Renaissance Period is presented. Emphasis is on the development of Renaissance art in Northern and Southern Europe. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007039226
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ARTS 2373 Studies in Modern Art History (3)
This is a non-Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Arts 1303 and Arts 1304 are recommended for Art Majors.
The development of the art of western culture from the late 19th century through today is presented. Emphasis is on the development of modern art in Europe and America. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5007035326
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