| ART 101. | Drawing Studio (AH-1) | |
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| 4 credits | ||
| Exploration of graphic media with emphasis on developing drawing skills. | ||
| ART 111. | Art History I (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| Survey of human artistic achievement from its earliest visual record to the Medieval Period. | ||
| ART 112. | Art History II (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| Survey of art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. | ||
| ART 113. | American Art and Design (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| Survey of the work of American artists, architects and craftsmen from Colonial times to the present day. Consideration will be given to the influences of technology, women and minority artists in the development of American art. | ||
| ART 121. | Art Structure (Studio) (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $50 | |
| Explore the elements and principles of design as the foundation needed to create conceptually and aesthetically resolution to various visual problems in the plastic, graphic and media arts. | ||
| ART 122. | Tools and Materials (Studio) (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Introduction to studio work with emphasis on three-dimensional theory and the use of basic tools and techniques. | ||
| ART 180. | Topics in Studio Art (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
| Topics in studio art. Subject varies according to instructor's field. Course content and artist announced in advance. May be repeated for credit if course content covers a different topic. | ||
| ART *220. | Sculpture Studio (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $40 | |
| Exploration of sculptural form through the processes of modeling, carving and assemblage. Consideration of sculptural ideas and imagery from various times and cultures with emphasis on contemporary practices. | ||
| ART *222. | Printmaking Studio (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $40 | |
| Exploration of relief, intaglio and planographic techniques with emphasis on works of art in multiples. Some attention to the history of the print as art, the craft of printing, and print preservation and connoisseurship. | ||
| ART *223. | Ceramics Studio (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $60 | |
| Introduction to direct forming processes; handbuilding and wheel-throwing. Investigation of the uses of slips, glazes and other methods of surface enrichment. Participation in class kiln firings. Fee for clay. | ||
| ART *224. | Photography Studio (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $70 | |
| Introduction to 35mm camera techniques, black and white developing and printing. Topics include aesthetics in relation to technique and the manner in which photography recreates a three-dimensional world into a two-dimensional black and white surface. Fee for chemicals. Other supplies purchased by student. 35mm camera required. | ||
| ART *226. | Painting Studio (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Introduction to basic procedures, tools and materials for oil and acrylic painting. Emphasis on composition, form and color. Discussion of historical development of all painting media. | ||
| ART *227. | Life Drawing Studio (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $60 | |
| Introduction to expressive drawing of the human figure including some study of anatomy. Students are charged a fee to cover the cost of models. | ||
| ART *230. | Graphic Design Studio (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $75 | |
| Development of communication skills through the organization of image and text to inform, persuade, identify, or clarify an idea to a specific audience. Adobe and/or Macromedia based software is used as a tool to create and print graphic results. Fee for printing and other related costs. | ||
| ART *231. | Raku Ceramics (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $75 | |
| ART 223 or Permission | ||
| An introduction to the history, aesthetics and techniques of raku-fired ceramics. | ||
| ART *232. | Digital Art Studio (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | $75 | |
| Exploration of aesthetic and technical relationships between traditional, photographic, mixed media and digital art forms. Various Adobe software packages, including Photoshop and Illustrator, will be used beyond the basic level. Scanning, montage, installation work and video may be incorporated into artwork created. | ||
| ART *241. | Survey of Ancient Art (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | $20 |
| Introduction to the arts of ancient Greece and Rome with emphasis on the context in which they were produced. Survey of ancient history, literature and mythology are included to enrich students' comprehension of the artworks. | ||
| ART *243. | Medieval and Renaissance Art (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| Examination of the shift in perception from the contemplative art of the Medieval period to the active art of the Renaissance. Individual works of art and architecture will be studied within the greater context of their religious, political and social environment. | ||
| ART *244. | History of Architecture (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| Survey of architectural forms and technologies. Emphasis on the relation of historical and contemporary techniques and forms. The role of the architect and architecture in various cultures and periods of history also is considered. | ||
| ART *245. | Survey of Non-Western Art (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| An introduction to the visual arts of India and Southeast Asia, China, Japan and Korea, the Pacific, and the Americas with emphasis on the historical and cultural contexts in which they were created. | ||
| ART *248. | International Film and Filmmakers (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| Survey of the art of film with emphasis on major genres and directors. | ||
| ART *249. | Issues in Art Since 1945 (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| Discussion of American art from 1945 to the present. Study includes such issues as the changing nature of the art object itself; the impact of technology; the influence of the women's movement; and the respective roles of the critic, the art magazine and the gallery structure. | ||
| ART *250. | Contemporary Art in New York (AH-4) | |
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4 credits | |
| Introduction to the major artistic movements and critical theory in the last two decades. Students spend eight days in New York City exploring galleries, museums and artists' studios. Seminar includes readings, discussion and a research paper on a special topic. | ||
| ART *280. | Topics in Art History | |
| 4 credits | $20 | |
| Some topics approved for AH-4 | ||
| Selected topics in the history of art. Subject varies according to instructor's field. Course content and instructor announced in advance. May be repeated for credit if course content covers a different topic. (Past courses include women in art, history of prints, art history in Rome, and world ceramics: London). | ||
| ART *299. | Intermediate Directed Studio Projects (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
| Exploration at the intermediate level through a studio project in a selected medium. Open to majors and non-majors. Utilizes a directed studio format. (Past courses include bookarts, jewelry, watercolor, wheel-thrown ceramics, etc.) | ||
| ART *380. | Topics in Studio Art (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| ART 101, 121, 122 or Permission | ||
| Selected topics in studio art. Subject varies according to instructor's field. Course content and artist announced in advance. May be repeated for credit if course content covers a different topic. (Past courses include adv. illustration, landscape photography and architectural ceramics.) Studio courses taught overseas during Spring Term. | ||
| ART *385. | Practicum | |
| 4 credits | ||
| ART 101, 111, 112, 121, 122 or Permission | ||
| Designed to provide on-site working experiences in the student's area of interest. Examples of typical practica include: apprenticeships with professional artists, internships with museums or art centers, internships with community art councils, or short-term employment in firms specializing in an art-related area. Practicum arranged with assistance of faculty advisor. Departmental approval is required. | ||
| ART *399-*499. | Advanced Directed Studio Projects (AH-1) | |
| 4 credits each | ||
| Permission | ||
| In-depth study in the student's area of interest under direction of a faculty member in that area. Designed for junior and senior art majors who have completed 12 credits of studio work. Exceptions to this policy made only with departmental permission.
Subject matter arranged through close consultation with advisor according to individual needs or to specified curricula available. Advanced Directed Studio Projects have been offered in, but are not limited to, the following:
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| ART *400. | Senior Thesis in Art History | |
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2-4 credits | |
| Readings, discussion and research paper on special topics in Art History. | ||
| ART *500. | Senior Show | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| Participation in a Senior Exhibit with an emphasis on selection and presentation of creative work. Explores all aspects of show preparation, including portfolio production. Total of four credits required for senior art majors. | ||
Courses
Students conducting research side-by-side with faculty has been an Alma legacy for generations. Alma students team up with faculty on scholarly research or to collaborate on creative or performing arts projects. An annual Honors Day features student presentations, performances and exhibits. Many students present such work at regional, national and international meetings.
Graduate Profile
Brad Guigar
Graduation: 1991
Major: Art
Brad Guigar always dreamed of being a professional cartoonist. His hard work and Alma College education have helped him achieve that goal.
A graphic designer for the Philadelphia Daily News, he also publishes two weekly comics for the paper. Courting Disaster is about love and relationships and Phables is about life in Philadelphia.