ART 110: Art Appreciation (3 units)

This course discusses the history, vocabulary, methods and media of art through presentation of examples from various art movements and cultures.

ART 120: Painting I (3 units)

This course is an introduction to painting processes through studio problems and critiques. This class is designed to foster an understanding of color harmony and compositional balance in a painting.

ART 140: Drawing I (3 units)

This class serves as an introduction to the basic principles of observational drawing. Students will learn about drawing media, techniques and composition through group critiques, lectures and individual research.

ART 150: Principles of Design (3 units)

This course covers design elements and their fundamental application in two-dimensional visual art. Students explore the principles of visually organizing those elements, while exploring creative thought processes and methods of visual analysis. Students also explore a variety of materials, techniques and vocabulary specific to the fine art of design.

ART 330: Art and Religion (3 units)

This course examines how spirituality has been present and evident through artistic expression since the beginning of time. Through the examination of various examples of art and architecture, students will learn about the creativity of different cultures and religions, and how they compare to the Christian faith.

ART 350: History of Western Art I (3 units)

This course explores Western art in its historical and cultural contexts, from prehistory to the Renaissance, in an attempt to better understand the creativity of those who lived before and how art has influenced modern culture.

ART 355: History of Western Art II (3 units)

This course explores Western art in its historical and cultural contexts, from the Renaissance to the present day, in an attempt to better understand the creativity of those who lived before and how art has influenced modern culture.

ART 440: Exhibition and Gallery Design (3 units)

This course examines art theory and technique and applies it to the gallery space. Student will learn practical aspects of exhibition and gallery design. This course is essential for those who wish to pursue careers as practicing artists, curators, gallery or museum workers.

ART 460: World Art (3 units)

Students in this course examine visual art and architecture from diverse cultures from prehistory to the present day presented in their historical, social, religious and stylistic contexts. Students study the diverse cultural and artistic highlights which have illuminated the past and which continue to fuel contemporary culture.