01 - Art and Design

01-100 Drawing

An introduction to the art of drawing, this course investigates the operations and procedures involved in the creation of expressive drawings, their design, their development, and their execution.
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01-101 Art Elements

This course is designed to introduce students to a visual language. Students learn about the tools and processes necessary for creative expression. A broad overview of this information provides students with a better understanding of the visual world of art. The material is presented in a historical context consisting of lectures, tests, papers and hands-on art production.

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01-106 The Subject is Art

This course provides students with the opportunity to study various aspects of the world of art.

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01-110 Painting

This course is a structured approach to the visual language of paintings through a study of composition, representation and the interaction of color. Major techniques, procedures and spatial devices are presented.

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01-130 2-D Design Fundamentals

This class promotes student awareness that an art form is the result of the organization of a visual language: line, shape, value, space, pattern and texture in a significant arrangement. The course also includes a structured exploration of two-dimensional form.

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01-133 3-D Design

A study of the design and construction of three-dimensional forms, this course heightens student awareness of three-dimensional space by offering a hands-on approach to project development. A significant portion of the course is devoted to learning how a design is developed.

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01-140 Printmaking

A study of printmaking methods, materials, techniques and procedures for relief printing, intaglio, lithography and serigraphy, this class involves demonstrations and studio work.

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01-150 Illustration

This class is a study of methods, materials, techniques and procedures used by contemporary illustrators. Studio work is included.

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01-181 Digital Photography

Basic theory and procedures of photography are studied, including individual instruction in digital camera usage, basic computer editing, fundamental composition, equipment care and operation, output and presentation.

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01-201 Life Drawing

A formal investigation into the drawing of the human form, this course provides live models and other natural forms. Students are presented with both technical and expressive tools designed to help them better understand the human figure in a visual context.

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01-231 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design

This introductory computer class utilizes vector drawing programs to allow students to create expressive art.

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01-232 Intermediate Computer Graphic Design

This computer class utilizes painting and photoediting programs.

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01-241 Art Appreciation

This course studies the principles and attitudes common to many fields of art and design. Some structures of art history are illustrated.

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01-300 Advanced Drawing

This course explores the expressive potential of drawing as a significant art form using the skills and knowledge acquired in 01-100. The class may be repeated for a total of nine hours.

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Prerequisites

01-100.

01-301 Advanced Life Drawing

A continuation of 01-201, this class emphasizes individually designed student projects using a live human model as a subject.

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01-310 Advanced Painting

An application of the skills and knowledge acquired in 01-110, this course emphasizes individual expression. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

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Prerequisites

01-110.

01-330 Advanced Design

A continuation of 01-130, this course focuses on individual concerns, including procedures for developing designs by employing analysis and criticism of form. The class may be repeated for a total of nine hours.

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Prerequisites

01-130.

01-331 Advanced Computer Graphic Design

A continued study of 01-231, this course explores design principles and concepts utilizing a variety of computer programs. Students must have the skills needed to perform operations on images in multiple programs. The course may be repeated for a total of nine hours.

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Prerequisites

01-231.

01-332 Typography

This course provides a historical and contemporary study of typography, with special emphasis on computer font design.

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01-333 3-D Modeling

This course involves the production of art through the use of computer 3-D modeling programs.

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Prerequisites

01-231, 01-331.

01-340 Advanced Printmaking

This course is a concentrated exploration of serigraphy. It may be repeated for a total of nine hours.

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Prerequisites

01-140.

01-350 Advanced Illustration

A continuation of 01-150, this course focuses on illustration projects designed for the individual student. It may be repeated for a total of nine credit hours.

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Prerequisites

01-150.

01-381 Advanced Digital Photography

A continuation of 01-181, this course studying composition theory and practice emphasizes the importance of individuality in creating expressive images.

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Prerequisites

01-181.

01-391 Art History I

This course surveys Western art, beginning with Paleolithic cultures and chronologically proceeding to Gothic art. It fulfills the advanced writing requirement.

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01-392 Art History II

This course surveys art, beginning with the Renaissance and chronologically proceeding to more contemporary art forms. It fulfills the advanced writing requirement.

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01-393 Topics in Art

This course provides an in-depth study of various specialized topics in art.  This course fulfills the General Education Fine Arts requirement.

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01-401 Senior Project/Seminar

This course involves reading, writing, production, discussion, resume and portfolio preparation and progress assessment.

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01-411 Art Practicum

This course is a structured exploration of art, with emphasis on individual expression.

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01-499 Independent Study

Students undertake advanced study, research or projects under the supervision of a department faculty member. A detailed written proposal of work must be submitted to the department chairperson approval prior to registration.

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Prerequisites

Art Major; consent of instructor and chairperson; Independent Study Form. To qualify for an Independent Study, a student must have successfully completed 60 credit hours, at least 12 of which were earned at Lewis, and have earned at Lewis University a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.