ART STUDIES AT EUREKA COLLEGE

The major/minor in art is designed for diverse media exploration, with a concentration on either 2C or 3D production. Courses in art history, gallery experiences, and special topics opportunities provide a foundation where historic context and contemporary issues serve as a frame of reference for developing individual modes of expression. Art studies culminate in a senior exhibit, providing an opportunity to produce, and /or curate and display work centered on a specific theme or thesis.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ART MAJOR

36 hours consisting of the following:

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ART MINOR

21 hours consisting of:

ART 106, 110, 111 and 112 do not count toward an Art major or minor. All 300 level Art Studio courses can be repeated once for credit.

ART COURSES

Some Art courses are designated as Applied (A) or Theory (T) for purposes of general education requirements.

106 Design I (A)-- 3 hours
Introduction of the basic design principles: point, line, value, texture, color, shape, and composition are explored. Students complete several projects relating to these principles.

110 Basic Drawing (A)-- 3 hours
Introduction to exercises of creative drawing techniques on the basis of observation.

111 Painting I (A)-- 3 hours
Introduction to painting fundamentals in which students explore basic painting techniques, composition, and color theory. Acrylic paint is the primary medium.

112 Sculpture I (A)-- 3 hours
Introduction to sculptural terms, techniques, tools and materials through projects dealing with carving and construction.

206 Design II -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: Art 106 or consent of instructor.
Exploration of design principles as they relate to graphic design, illustration, and layout techniques. Emphasis is on visual communications and artistic structure.

211 Painting II -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: Art 111 or consent of instructor.
In-depth exploration of painting which includes extended class projects, individualized painting assignments, and the opportunity to explore a variety of painting media.

212 Sculpture II -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: Art 112 or consent of instructor.
Exploration of three-dimensional form through sculptural media, emphasis on carving and modeling and expressive language.

219W Ancient Art (T)-- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: ENG 102W.
A survey of the art of ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece, and Rome.

224W Medieval Art (T)-- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: ENG 102W.
A survey concentrating on the significance of Christianity in the development of European art with emphasis on Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic art.

229W Renaissance and Baroque Art (T)-- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: ENG 102W.
A survey of the art of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, including the development of period and regional styles as well as the analysis of individual artists.

234W Modern Art (T)-- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: ENG 102W.
A survey of Modern art, focusing on the interrelationship of art and society, the avant-garde, individual artists' careers and recent developments in international art.

236 Figure Drawing I -- 3 hours
Concentration on the life model, on the structure of the human figure, on body movement, on characteristic gestures, and on expressive features.

241 Introductory Photography (A) -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
Studied as an imaginative pictorial form and as a medium of artistic expression. Includes darkroom and camera functional aspects.

260 Ceramics I (A) -- 3 hours
Clay modeling with emphasis on hand building and imaginative application of ceramic technique.

291 Graphic Design (A) -- 3 hours
Exploration of the theories, materials and techniques in graphic design as they relate to typography, symbolism, illustration and photography.

311 Painting III -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 211 or consent of instructor.
An advanced painting class in which students continue to improve their technical abilities while developing individual creative expression in a media of their choice. Includes extended class projects and individualized assignments. This class may be repeated once for additional credit.

315 Introduction to Art Therapy (T)-- 3 hours
Introduction and overview of the field of Art Therapy with discussion of various philosophical viewpoints relating to this profession. Students will review literature in the field and will create and take part in studio activities which can be used in volunteer work and internship settings.

336 Figure Drawing II -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 236.
Concentration on the life model, on the structure of the human figure, on body movement, on characteristic gestures, and on expressive features. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.

341 Advanced Photography (A)-- 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 241 or consent of instructor.
Advanced class in photographic methods including use of special lighting and other equipment. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.

350 Selected Studio Topics (A)-- 3 hours
Exploration of diverse media, processes and topics not generally covered in media-specific studio courses. This course provides an opportunity for exploration with mixed-media, installation art, performance art, and topics specific to the expertise of visiting artists and guest instructors. Topics will vary each time the course is offered. This course may be repeated.

360 Ceramics II -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 260.
Advanced course in ceramics that provides experience with ceramic sculpture, wheel throwing, and glazing. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.

380W Seminar in History of Art (T)-- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: ENG 102W.
In-depth study of areas not treated fully in other art history courses. Prior study of art history normally is expected. Topic will vary each year seminar is offered. Past topics have included Issues in Contemporary Art, Modern Architecture, Native American Art, Russian Art and African Art. Course may be repeated.

390 Museum and Gallery Studies (T)-- 3 hours
The purpose of this course is to develop meaningful insights to musicology and both contemporary and historic art expression through direct experience and the examination of a wide variety of art media, methods of installation and exhibition spaces. This goal will be achieved by guided attendance at art exhibitions and installation of art exhibits, augmented by group discussion and the writing of critical reviews.

ARTS ADMINISTRATION

See ARTS ADMINISTRATION EMPHASIS within the BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR.

ART THERAPY

Offers a pre-professional program combining studies in the visual arts and psychology with internship experiences in art therapy. For more information, please consult the section on PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS and BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR.