Department of Art and Design
The Department of Art and Design is dedicated to producing artists of unique creative thought and outstanding Christian faith. The programs enable students to develop an understanding and appreciation for the meaning of past and present art and design in society, acquire a broad experience in the creative use of methods and materials and attain confidence in their ability to integrate their faith, knowledge and creativity.
The art and design curriculum provides direction and stimulation to student artists as they pursue individualized programs. Students in the art and design programs may major in graphic design, fine arts, studio art or visual art education. Minors are available in graphic design and fine arts. Studio courses include constructive individual and group criticism and discussion. The program is diversified through visiting artists, on-campus gallery exhibits and field trips that expose students to such cultural resources in regional cities.
All students in the art and design program complete a core of introductory studio courses in each area of drawing, design and painting and complete advanced studios in preparation for a portfolio and/or senior exhibit. All art and design majors and fine arts minors complete courses in art history and criticism, which provide skills for discerning major styles and periods of art and an understanding of the historical role of art as a means of expressing ideas. After completing 15 hours of studio art required for their majors, all art and design majors complete a faculty review process to determine whether they are progressing sufficiently and have permission to continue in the major. Students completing one of the art and design majors are expected to regularly attend the ongoing art exhibits at the Robert E. Wilson Gallery as part of their participation in the Art and Design Program.
In addition to completing a common core of studio courses, students in the art and design programs may major in fine arts for the bachelor of arts degree or major in graphic design, studio art, or visual art education for the bachelor of science degree. Students with a major in visual art education may obtain licensing in visual arts all-grade (P-12) in Indiana schools.
The common core required of all art and design majors includes AR 111, 141, 142, and 225.
For the fine arts major, students will complete, in addition to the above core, AR 211 (or 311), 265, 276, 325, 331, 365, 371, 376, 381, 485 and 486, to total 45 hours.
For the graphic design major, students will complete, in addition to the above core, AR 211, 241ID, 241P, 241I, 265, 271, 311, 341, 365, 371, 381, 395, 441, 471, 485, 486, 495 (2-4 hours) and six hours from AR 276, 325, and 331, to total 62-64 hours. The following specific course is necessary and will fulfill the core curriculum mathematical science requirement: CS111.
For the studio art major, students will complete, in addition to the above core, AR 211, 241ID, 241P, 241I, 265, 276, 311, 325, 331, 341, 365, 371, 376, 381, 485, 486 and 491 (6 hours), to total 60 hours.
The all-grade (P-12) visual art education major requires, in addition to the core, AR 211, 212, 241ID, 241P, 241I, 265, 276, 332, 342, 371, 381; three hours from AR 271, 311, 325, and 365; and nine hours from AR 331, 341, 376, 441, and 471 for a total of 52 hours in art. To complete teacher licensing requirements, students in the all-grade major complete ED 212, 236, 362 or 364, 440, and 450 or 460; SE 232; and PY 111. ED 377 Integration of Technology in the Classroom and TE 233 Foundations of TESOL/ELs are highly recommended electives for students in the education program.
A minor in fine arts requires AR 111, 141 or 142, 225, 371 or 381, and two courses from AR 211 or 311, 325, 331, to complete 18 hours in the minor.
A minor in graphic design requires AR 111, 141, 241ID, 241P, 241I, 271, 441, and one course from AR 265, 341, 471 to complete 18 hours in the minor.
Courses in Art and Design
This course is designed for students with little or no drawing experience to enhance their drawing technique and problem-solving skills. Instruction includes in-class studio drawing and out-of-class drawing exercises. Both observational and inventive approaches to drawing are covered.
Intended for non-art majors. Does not count in the major.
An introduction to digital photography as an art form. This course focuses on the foundational elements of the visual arts as they apply to photographic composition. Basic camera handling, appropriate lighting and technical information are explored as well as a broad range of aesthetic concerns in photography. Processing and printing are at student expense.
Intended for non-art majors. Does not count in the major.
An introduction to the studio experience of drawing from observation. This course will focus on the foundational elements and principles of art as they apply to drawing concepts and the effective use of pictorial composition. A variety of basic drawing media will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on building the students' perceptual and technical abilities along with the development of aesthetic ideas.
Prerequisite: Art major or minor or animation major
This course is an introduction to the visual arts by bringing together art theory, practice and history. A Chicago field trip is required.
Theory and application of the compositional elements and principles of two-dimensional design. A variety of media and techniques will be explored through creative problem-solving in the form of compositional projects.
Theory and application of elements and principles of three-dimensional design. A variety of media and techniques will be explored through creative problem-solving in the form of model-scale sculptural projects.
Continuation of perceptual and technical discipline of drawing, with an additional emphasis on pictorial composition, thematic and conceptual development. A variety of media and artistic treatments of form will be explored. Contemporary art forms and current aesthetic issues will also be introduced.
Prerequisite: AR 111
An introduction to art education as a profession, this course will investigate issues, philosophies, concepts, personalities, and content of teaching contemporary visual arts for P-12 art education and related settings.
An introduction to acrylic painting techniques and media and to problems of color, form and composition in representational art. Subjects are drawn from life, still life, landscape, and memory. Emphasis is placed on the development of perceptual and technical abilities along with the growth of aesthetic sensibilities in order to prepare a solid foundation for advanced studio studies.
Prerequisite: AR 111
A seven-week course designed to introduce the student to Illustrator based drawing on the Macintosh workstation. Basic scanning and digital image input will be covered. Students will design a variety of vector based graphics used in symbol and logo design for print and online formats trending in contemporary graphic design.
A semester-long course designed to introduce the student to the tools and capabilities of contemporary publication design software on the Macintosh workstation. CMYK printing will be explained and connected to the process of building a document destined for printing versus digital publication. Basics of typography will be introduced along with approaches to book, brochure and poster layout.
A seven-week course designed to introduce the student to Photoshop image creation and editing tools on the Macintosh workstation. Basic scanning and digital image input will be covered. Students will design a variety of raster based imagery using photo manipulation for print and online formats trending in contemporary graphic design.
This course introduces the principles of digital photography as a creative art form. Instruction will focus on learning the use of contemporary digital software for workflow management and image enhancement. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop will be the "digital darkroom" students will learn to use. Sophisticated camera handling, photocomposition and concept development will be emphasized. Digital printing and web preparation of photo images will be explored. Students are required to provide their own digital camera.
See the department website for required camera specifications.
Prerequisites: AR 241P or DM 155 or DM 150; art and design major or minor or digital media arts major
This course addresses advanced forms of layout used to design print media. Deeper examinations of layout, typography and graphics will increase the students' ability to manage and produce large, complex projects. Students will learn how to develop strategies for integrating all necessary design elements into a final printed product. Design of logos, symbols, design systems, and brand awareness will also be studied throughout the course.
Prerequisites: AR 111, 141, 241ID, 241P, 241I, and sophomore standing
A basic study of clay as a three-dimensional medium, working with hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques. Introduction to clay and glaze formulas, decorating techniques and firing processes.
An introduction to drawing the human figure using a variety of media. Study of the human skeletal and muscular structure is included to assist in applying the basic principles of composition, proportion and perspective in representing the human form. Concentration on developing habits of critical observation.
Prerequisite: AR 111
A continuation of the perceptual, technical and aesthetic development in painting with an emphasis on pictorial composition, artistic treatments of form, theme and use of imagery. Contemporary art forms and current conceptual issues will also be introduced.
Prerequisite: AR 225
Survey of traditional sculptural ideas, tools, techniques and materials. Individual projects dealing with conceptual and formal processes of additive and subtractive sculpture.
Prerequisite: AR 142 or DM 110
Preparation for future elementary visual arts teachers through study and development of methodologies, curriculum planning, instructional materials design, artistic growth and developmental stages, concepts of implementation, artistic evaluation, teaching and classroom management strategies for the elementary level. A 15-hour field experience is required.
Prerequisites: AR 212 and ED 236
Principles of illustrating using traditional wet and dry media. An overview of the application of illustration for advertising, fashion, story and product. Methods of artwork reproduction are introduced. Emphasis on creative problem solving and professional level use of media and presentation.
Prerequisites: AR 111, 141, 225 and 211 or 311
Preparation for future middle and high school visual arts teacher through student and development of secondary methodologies and strategies, curriculum planning, instructional material design, artistic growth and developmental stages, concepts of implementation, artistic evaluation, teaching and classroom management strategies. A 15-hour field experience is required.
Prerequisites: AR 212 and ED 236
A continuation of AR 265, but with a focus on more sophisticated use of contemporary digital software in workflow management and image enhancement. Great emphasis will be put on concept development and establishing a photographic "style" in the student's photo work. The student will drive the individual project scope and direction. Students are required to provide their own digital camera and a tripod. A Digital SLR or camera consistent with the specifications of Digital Photography I is required. A small component of videography with cameras provided by the department will be introduced and basic video editing using Adobe Premier.
Prerequisites: AR 265 and art and design major or minor or digital media arts major
A survey of the major art forms of the prehistoric, ancient, classical and medieval worlds. Students will explore and become acquainted with the forms of art typical of each period and interpret those forms as record of the spiritual and social development of humankind and indicators of the aesthetic qualities which gives them artistic significance.
This class studies the political rise and material culture of the ancient Angkor civilization within Southeast Asia. The Angkor Empire was deeply influenced by the art and religion of India. The class, therefore, focuses on the cross-cultural connection and transfer of sculpture, temple structures and people groups within mainland Southeast Asia.
Identical with HS 373 and PS 373.
Intermediate study of clay as a three-dimensional medium, continuing development of form and craftsmanship through individual projects on the wheel and hand-built forms. Additional instruction in glaze chemistry, kiln design, and firing.
Prerequisite: AR 276
A survey of the major art styles in Western art. Chronologically, the course begins with Renaissance art and extends through twenty-first-century art. Emphasis will be placed on stylistic evolution and historical sociological events which were contemporary with this evolution.
Practicum in art is designed to give students practical, directed experience in working individually and as a design group with clients from across campus and with Huntington community groups and individuals. A wide range of commercial art and design projects will be produced to fulfill client needs.
May be repeated for credit with instructor consent.
Prerequisites: AR 111, 271, graphic design major or minor, and consent
An introduction to computer-based illustration. Manipulation of scanned images and the creation of illustrations in object oriented and bit-map based applications will be explored. Emphasis will be on developing creative, aesthetic sensibility and skills development.
Prerequisites: AR 111, 241I, and 241P
An introduction to principles of UX/UI (User Experience/User Interface) design through various class exercises and a semester-long design project. The design process for creating a website from start to finish will be followed throughout. By the end, students have a live, fully functional website. Students use a variety of prototyping tools as well as development tools for web site deployment.
Prerequisites: AR 241I, 241ID, 241P, and 271
In this culminating experience in the art and design program, graphic design, fine arts, studio art, and art education students synthesize their studio experiences and produce work to be displayed in senior exhibits and portfolios. Graphic design majors are expected to create two different projects chosen from photography, illustration, computer illustration, web design, or visual communication design. Fine arts and studio art majors are expected to create work within a particular studio focus for both semesters. Art education majors have the option of taking the course as an upper-level studio elective and are expected to create work in the studio focus they plan to teach.
Prerequisite: Art and design major
In this culminating experience in the art and design program, graphic design, fine arts, studio art, and art education students synthesize their studio experiences and produce work to be displayed in senior exhibits and portfolios. Graphic design majors are expected to create two different projects chosen from photography, illustration, computer illustration, web design, or visual communication design. Fine arts and studio art majors are expected to create work within a particular studio focus for both semesters. Art education majors have the option of taking the course as an upper-level studio elective and are expected to create work in the studio focus they plan to teach.
Prerequisite: Art and design major
Independent study of a topic beyond the scope of the regular art curriculum.
Prerequisites: Art and design major and consent
Studio experiences in specific visual arts disciplines are offered to enhance regular curriculum offerings. Students counting AR 491XXX toward the hours required for a track in the studio art major should take the advanced studio prior to the senior project.
Prerequisites: Art and design major and consent
Studio experiences in specific visual arts disciplines are offered to enhance regular curriculum offerings. Students counting AR 491XXX toward the hours required for a track in the studio art major should take the advanced studio prior to the senior project.
Prerequisite: AR 376
Studio experiences in specific visual arts disciplines are offered to enhance regular curriculum offerings. Students counting AR 491XXX toward the hours required for a track in the studio art major should take the advanced studio prior to the senior project.
Prerequisite: AR 211 or 311
Studio experiences in specific visual arts disciplines are offered to enhance regular curriculum offerings. Students counting AR 491XXX toward the hours required for a track in the studio art major should take the advanced studio prior to the senior project.
Prerequisite: AR 325
Studio experiences in specific visual arts disciplines are offered to enhance regular curriculum offerings. Students counting AR 491XXX toward the hours required for a track in the studio art major should take the advanced studio prior to the senior project.
Prerequisite: AR 365
Studio experiences in specific visual arts disciplines are offered to enhance regular curriculum offerings. Students counting AR 491XXX toward the hours required for a track in the studio art major should take the advanced studio prior to the senior project.
Prerequisite: AR 461
An off-campus, supervised experience in a professional environment.
Prerequisites: Graphic design major, AR 395, junior standing and consent