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LAA110. Introduction to Art. Study of the structure and organizing principles of art, studio problems in two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of art history: chronology, stylistic development, and iconography related to the historical context. . 2 quarter hours |
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LAA300. Ceramics. Fundamental concepts in design and production of pottery and ceramic sculpture; development of technical skills and processes. Students produce ceramics by various methods of hand-building and wheel-throwing incorporating decorative and surface techniques. Trips to galleries and museums included. . 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA301. Design. Theory of design and studio work in problems fundamental to the establishment media such as acrylic, wood, clay and fiberglass. . 5 quarter hours |
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LAA302. Drawing. Students study and practice fundamental drawing and compositional concepts; basic drawing materials explored; drawing from observation and imagination included. Individual potential emphasized. . 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA303. Fiber Workshop. Design and production of two- and three-dimensional objects from natural and synthetic fibers. Studio projects of various processes and techniques including knotting, weaving, wrapping, hooking, stitchery, applique and fiber sculpture.. 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA304. Mixed Media. Exploration of various traditional and nontraditional materials in two- and three-dimensional formats. Examples: drawing, painting, fiber, clay, and others. . 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA305. Modeling and Sculpture. Fundamental concepts of three-dimensional design and development of technical skills and processes. Students produce sculpture in a range of methods and materials including clay, fiber, plaster, wood, fiberglass, and acrylic. . 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA306. Painting. Fundamental concepts in design and composition, and development of technical skills and processes. Students paint in the studio and on location. Trips to galleries and museums included. . 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA310. Mexican Art. Introduction to the history of Mexican Art through an anthropological examination of the religions, myths, histories and artifacts created by the indigenous peoples of Mexico from the Preclassic Period (200 B.C. - 300 A.D.) to the modern era. . 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA320. African Art. Introduction to the art of the peoples of West and Central Africa through an anthropological examination of the religions, myths, histories, and artifacts created by these peoples.. 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA321. Sources and Development of American Art. Foreign and native influences on the development of painting, sculpture, architecture, and the crafts of the United States. Study of societal conditions under which art styles originate: religious, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Examination of all forms of visual expression from the colonial period to the present time with emphasis on contributions of specific artists. Gallery and museum trips included.. 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA322. Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Art. Development of painting, sculpture, architecture and the crafts in Europe and the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Students study relationships between art of a period and societal context, including political events, economic trends, and technological advances of the time. Emphasis on the contributions of specific artists. Gallery and museum trips included. . 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA323. History of Far Eastern Art. Study of art and architectural styles of China, Japan and India from the dawn of history to present day. Contributions of Eastern Asia to art and humanity will also be explored. . 2-5 quarter hours |
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LAA490. Art Independent Study. Students concentrating in art have the opportunity to pursue independent study in studio, art history, or art education after completing, with excellence, a basic course in the chosen area of study. . 1-6 quarter hours |
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LAA495. Art Special Topic. Topics offered will reflect the current interest of students. Since topics vary from quarter to quarter, this course may be taken more than once. Examples of topics are Jewelry, Creative Lettering and Graphic Design, and Art for the Exceptional Learner.. 1-6 quarter hours |
