School of Arts
& Sciences

Art Art 101 Drawing (1-6) 4

Introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing. Includes traditional representational and imaginative drawing problems, perspective, spatial illusion, and composition.

Art 109 Basic Design (1-6) 4

Introduces design principles and color theory. Two and three-dimensional design problems are explored.

Art 154 Indian Arts and Crafts I (0-6) 3

A course that may include basketry, pottery, weaving, dying, and other crafts media. Whenever possible, the projects are started with the raw material. Fall and winter terms. This course is the same as SW 154; credit will be given for only one of these courses.

Art 162R Art in the Humanities (3-0) 3

Art in the Humanities examines art from diverse cultures and time periods, focusing on how human endeavors in the visual arts arise from and are related to broader historical and cultural contexts.

NOTE: This course does not count toward the art major.

Art 201 Figure Drawing (0-6) 3

A studio experience designed to allow an in-depth study of the human figure in drawing. Live models will be used exclusively. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits. Prerequisites: Art 101 and Art 109, or consent of the instructor.

Art 210 Graphic Design - Desktop (0-6) 3

An introduction to graphic design and desktop publishing with the computer, using software such as Quark for page layout and Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for graphics. Emphasis will be placed on creating print-ready documents.

Prerequisite: Art 109.

Art 213 Basic Sculpture (0-6) 3

A course in three-dimensional and bas-relief sculpture. Consists of modeling, carving, and shaping rigid and pliable material. Some work will use the human form.

Prerequisites: Open to non-art majors without prerequisites.

Art 101 and Art 109 are prerequisites for art majors.

Art 224 Basic Painting (0-6) 3

Instruction in various painting media. Students will concentrate on compositional and color problems while working from still life, landscape, and figures. (Coursework in this area offered at beginning and advanced levels.)

Prerequisites: Art 101 and Art 109.

Art 226 Watercolor Painting (0-6) 3

This course deals with traditional and contemporary watercolor techniques. Subject matter will be landscape and still life. Instruction in the various types and uses of papers, tools, techniques, brushes, and paints will be given. Winter term.

Prerequisites: Suggested Art 101 and 109.

Art 227 Beginning Mural Painting (0-6) 3

Mural design and execution will be experienced on an actual location in or near Durango. The processes and problems relating to scale and enlargement will be employed. All paint, brushes, and supplies are furnished by the business or client contacted for the mural site. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits. On demand.

Prerequisite: Art 224.

Art 231 Introduction to Printmaking (0-6) 3

A studio experience exploring the materials and methods basic to making prints. Relief, etching, collographic, and silk-screen techniques will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: Art 101 and Art 109.

Art 243 Basic Photography (0-6) 3

A basic studio course supplemented with lectures presenting an overview of photography. A creative approach designed to introduce students to shooting and printing techniques with silver and non-silver media.

Prerequisites: Open to non-art majors without prerequisite.

Art 101 and Art 109 are prerequisites for art majors.

Art 250 Ceramics (0-6) 3

Individual projects and forming of pottery of varied styles. Emphasis will be placed on expressive forms. Practice in ceramic procedures and use of materials: throwing, slab, molding, glazing, and firing. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Open to non-art majors without prerequisite.

Art 101 and Art 109 are prerequisites for art majors.

Art 262R Art History I: The Ancient World to the Middle Ages (4-0) 4

This course is a broad introduction to painting, sculpture and architecture in both the Western and Non-Western traditions from the prehistoric era up to the end of the Medieval period. As such, art works will be considered in their stylistic, cultural, and historical contexts.

Art 263R Art History II: The Renaissance to the Modern World (4-0) 4

This course is a broad introduction to painting, sculpture and architecture in both the Western and non-Western traditions from the early Renaissance to the present. As such, art works will be considered in their stylistic, cultural, and historical contexts.

Art 265 Art History of the Southwest (3-0) 3

A comprehensive study of the art forms developed in the Southwest, starting with Mesoamerica and ending with contemporary Southwest artists. The course emphasizes the cultural impact upon design transitions as it traces contemporary designs to their roots. The course is the same as SW 265; credit will only be given for one of these courses.

Art 271 Art Institutions (4-0) 4

This course combines lecture, discussion, student research, and writing to help students develop an understanding of the significant institutions and systems that make up the art world, such as museums, corporate collections, public and private patronage, sales galleries, auction houses, art publications, and art schools and programs.

Art 273 Art for Elementary Teachers (2-2) 3

Contemporary concepts, practices, materials, and methods used in the elementary school art program.

Art 296 Portfolio Seminar (1-0) 1

Portfolio Review Seminar is required for art majors after the completion of 17 art credits. The course covers preparation of the art major review portfolio and research in associated topics, including career planning and health and safety with art materials.

Art 299 Individualized Study 1-6

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.

Art 301 Advanced Figure Drawing (0-6) 3

A continuation of Art 201. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisites: 6 semester hours of Art 201 or consent of instructor.

Art 312 Advanced Design (0-6) 3

Problems and theory of design topics. Prerequisites: Art 109 or consent of instructor.

Art 313 Advanced Sculpture (0-6) 3

A continuation of Art 213. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisites: Art 213.

Art 314 Electronic Imaging for Artists and Photographers (0-6) 3

Beginning and advanced techniques with Adobe Photoshop. Special effects projects will include photo retouching, scanning, special texturing effects, digital photo capture, and other electronic printing technologies. Course may be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisites: Art 101 and Art 109.

Art 315 Gallery Management Internship 2-4

This course/internship is designed to introduce students who have a strong interest in and commitment to art to the fundamentals of gallery management. Students will gain an understanding of gallery management through course activities, which include assigned readings, seminars, and practical hands-on experience. Students will study how social, political, historical, and institutional dimensions shape exhibitions and reflect or challenge societal perceptions. In addition, students will learn about the complexities of directing and managing the daily operation of an ambitious exhibition schedule. Student experiences will be varied to include facets of gallery organization from public relations, publicity, to installing an exhibition with emphasis on design and installation.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Art 324 Advanced Painting I (0-6) 3

Students will continue to develop their technical knowledge and skills. They will concentrate on color and compositional problems while working with their choice of subject matter. The primary teaching concern will be directed toward the discovery and selection of meaningful subject matter. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 224.

Art 326 Advanced Watercolor Painting (0-6) 3

Continuation of Art 226. Winter term. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 226 or consent of instructor.

Art 327 Advanced Mural Painting (0-6) 3

Continuation of Art 227. On demand.

Prerequisite: Art 227 or consent of instructor.

Art 331 Advanced Printmaking I (0-6) 3

Advanced development of printmaking skills with opportunity to do specialized work in one or more areas. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 231.

Art 343 Photographic Design (0-6) 3

A creative approach to photography generated in basic design principles. A studio course allowing for individual specialization and refinement of basic skills. Experimentation in both black-and-white and color media will be introduced. May be repeated for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 243.

Art 350 Advanced Ceramics (0-6) 3

A continuation of Art 250. Fall and winter terms. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 250.

Art 363 Modern Painting and Sculpture, - 1863 to 1945 (4-0) 4

This course is the first half of a two-term survey of the history of modern art, covering the major artistic movements and artists in Europe and the United States from the late 19th century, about 1863, to the Second World War, about 1945. While the emphasis will be on painting and sculpture, architecture and photography will be considered. Art 364 Modern Painting and Sculpture- 1945 to the Present (4-0) 4 This course is the second half of a two-term survey of the history of modern art, covering the major artistic movements and artists in Europe and the United States from the Second World War, about 1945, to the present. While the emphasis will be on painting and sculpture, architecture, photography, and other new media will also be considered.

Art 365 Mesoamerican Art History (3-0) 3

Mesoamerican Art History is an overview of the prehistoric civilizations of Mesoamerica. It examines in detail culture, art, and architecture of the area, including Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Zapotec, Haustec, Colima, and Aztec. Winter term. This course is the same as SW 360; credit will be given for only one of these courses.

Art 366 Women, Art and Visual Culture (4-0) 4

This course provides an overview of contemporary art theory, representations of women, and the feminist critique of art. Students will read, research, and write about art and discuss the idea of "visual culture." This course is the same as WS 366; credit will be given for one of these.

Art 367 American Art History: The Colonial Era to the 1930s (3-0) 3

This course surveys the major issues and developments in American painting, graphic arts, photography, and sculpture from the early colonial period to the 1930s. The aim is to provide a functional knowledge of schools, styles, and individuals within their historical and cultural contexts, as well as introduce important critical issues surrounding the subject of American art in general.

Art 385W Contemporary Art Process, Theory, and Criticism:
Reading, Writing, and Making
(4-0) 4

This course will engage students in the contemporary dialogue about art. Reading, class discussion, and writing will focus on contemporary art process, theory, and criticism.

Prerequisites: Junior standing, Art 101 and Art 109, 2 art history courses, Comp 150, Lib 150.

Art 401 Interpretive Drawing (0-6) 3

A class of interpretive drawing, using skills acquired in previous drawing classes, based on a concept approach to drawing. All media and materials used. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisites: 6 hours of Art 201.

Art 413 Advanced Sculpture II (0-6) 3

A continuation of Art 313. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 313.

Art 424 Advanced Painting II (0-6) 3

A continuation of Art 324. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Art 425 Advanced Painting, Portrait, and Figure (0-6) 3

Advanced studies in painting as related to the human portrait and figure. Traditional and contemporary philosophies will be explored. Models will be used. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisites: Art 224 and 201, or consent of instructor.

Art 431 Advanced Printmaking II (0-6) 3

Continuation of Art 331. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 331.

Art 443 Photographic Design (0-6) 3

Continuation of Art 343. May be repeated for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 343.

Art 450 Advanced Ceramics II (0-6) 3

Continuation of Art 350. May be repeated for an additional 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Art 350.

Art 473 Art Methods for Secondary Teachers (3-0) 3

Introduces and expands on materials for teaching studio art, art history, criticism, and aesthetics in the secondary schools. Includes experiences in developing sequential semester plans in a variety of courses that integrate studio, art history, and other areas. Teaching techniques will be included. On demand.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or senior standing.

Art 496 Senior Seminar (3-0) 3

Advanced study and research in selected topics. Completion of senior portfolio and statement.

Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Art 499 Independent Study 1-6

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered on demand.

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor.