College of the Pacific
Courses
Art History
ARTH 007. Survey of World Art to 1400 (4) A foundational level art history course that surveys the major periods of world art from the Stone Age to onset of the Renaissance in the West during the 14th. Century. This is a lecture-based course using visual images to examine the characteristics and styles of each period.
ARTH 009. Survey of World Art After 1400 (4) A continuation of ARTH 007, examining painting, sculpture, architecture and the artistic directions in world art from 1400 to the present. Areas to be covered include Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and Conceptual Art.
ARTH 108. Renaissance Art and Architecture (4) The examination of the art (painting, sculpture and architecture of the 16th century in Italy and Northern Europe, focusing on the major artist of the period including Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bramante and Titian. The works of art will be discussed in the contexts of their artistic, historical and cultural milieu.
ARTH 110. 17th Century Art - Age of Rembrandt (4) This course examines the art of the 17th Century, focusing on the masters, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, Rubens, Valasquez, Caravaggio and Bernini. The central concepts of the period will be introduced: the development of naturalism; new interest in space, time and light; the relationship to tradition examined in the context of the historical and cultural milieu of the period.
ARTH 112. 19th Century European Art (4) Major artists and artistic movements of the period will be explored including Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism. We will analyze the effects of gender upon representation and artistic practice, the effects of politics and class upon visual representation and the impact of urbanization. Painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture will be considered. Art historical methods including formalism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, and gender theory will be explored in our analyses.
ARTH 114. 20th Century Art and Film (4) Major styles of the 20th century including Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, etc., and their appearance in the visual arts, theater design, and film will be explored. We will also evaluate how Western European artists borrowed imagery from other cultures and their relationship to colonialist concerns. We will also consider representations of the body and how this imagery relates to gender constructions. The effects of urbanization upon the artistic enterprise and the development of abstract and non-objective art will also be considered. This course satisfies a requirement of the Film Studies minor.
ARTH 116. Contemporary World Art 1945 to Present (4) This course will explore major artists, styles and movements in world art from 1945 to the present. Gestural abstraction, Pop, Photo Realism, Happenings, Video, Performance, Conceptual and Political art as well as film are a few of the tends that will be considered. Ever-expanding notions of what constitutes art in this pluralistic era will be examined. This course satisfies a requirement of the Film Studies minor.
ARTH 118. Art in the United States: 1865 - 1945 (4) This course will explore major painters, sculptors and architects and filmmakers in the U.S. from 1865 – 1945. Topics such as depictions of race and immigration, the impact of technology upon visual perception, art and politics and the impact of gender upon art will be discussed. Expatriate art, the Ash Can School, the Stieglitz Group, The New Deal art projects and other significant styles and trends will also be examined.
ARTH 120 Chinese Art History (4) An introductory survey of the arts of China, from the Stone Age to the present. Works of art are analyzed stylistically and their meanings examined within original political and social contexts. China's enduring artistic tradition will be emphasized.
ARTH 122 Japanese Art History (4) An introductory survey to the arts of Japan, from prehistoric to the present. Works of art are analyzed for their style, meanings, and original political and social contexts. How artists worked within Japanese artistic tradition and how they absorbed influences from abroad will be emphasized.
ARTH 124. Sex, Gender and the Arts (4) We will explore the construction of masculinity and femininity in Western art from the Renaissance to the present. The art will be analyzed in the contest of literary, philosophical, medical and legal discourses. We will examine how gender is encoded in visual representation, and often serves as prescriptions rather than descriptions of human behavior.
ARTH 130. Greek Art and Architecture (4) This course offers an introductory survey of the art and architecture of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. While exploring the stylistic development of Greek sculpture, painting and architecture, we will examine what this art can tell us about the ancient Greeks and how extensively it has influenced our modern world. This course is offered in alternate years.
ARTH 132. Roman Art and Architecture (4) An introductory survey of the art and architecture of ancient Etruria and Rome from 600 B.C. to the 4th century A.D. We will explore the role of Roman art and architecture and its Etruscan influences in Roman life and history. Attention will be given to examples of Roman influence that surround us today. Offered in alternate years.
ARTH 087, 187. Internship (2-4) Off-campus, non-classroom experiences/projects related to art history.
ARTH 089, 189. Practicum (2-4) Off-campus, non-classroom experiences/projects related to art history.
ARTH 191. Independent Study (2-4) Enrollment by permission of faculty. Unless indicated, independent study courses may be counted only as electives.
Studio Art
ARTS 003. Visual Arts Exploration (4) This course is designed as an experiential studio/discussion course with emphasis upon acquiring practical skills and appreciation for the theoretical aspects of the creative process. This course includes hands-on projects from two-dimensional and three-dimensional art forms such as drawing, painting, printmaking sculpture and ceramics.
ARTS 005. Drawing (3) This course provides an opportunity for the student to achieve, through intensive involvement, a basic level of competence in drawing. The visual and conceptual possibilities of art through drawing will be explored. Through a variety of projects and materials students will investigate the medium’s history and traditional approaches toward a range of expressive possibilities.
ARTS 007. Principles of 2-D Design and Color (3) A foundation course focused upon the understanding and creative use of the elements and principles of design and practical color theory. It aims to build both a working and a conceptual understanding of the ways in which an artist organizes or designs two-dimensional visual artwork. Exercises in visual thinking and the use of traditional principles of composition and two-dimensional media are emphasized through sequential, skill building projects
ARTS 009. Principles of 3-D Design (3) This course provides an introduction to the principles and theories of spatial relationships of three-dimensional design in and among manmade and organic objects. Through applied projects, students will develop an informed and integrated approach to identifying, analyzing and developing creative solutions and applications of 3D design in daily life. Observations of nature and the fields of sculpture, architecture and industrial design will be used to inform and guide applications of design theories and applications to class projects.
ARTS 021. Life Drawing I (3) The primary emphasis is placed on the development of visual and perceptual skills relative to drawing the human body. Structural, anatomical, formal and expressive factors of the figure are covered in this course. Prerequisites: ARTS 005.
ARTS 023. Painting I (3) This course introduces the concepts, methods and materials of oil painting. Emphasis is on development of personal imagery and parallel with development of skills and conceptual structures of painting. Prerequisites: ARTS 005, ARTS 007
ARTS 035. Ceramics (3) An introduction to the ceramic process: clay, glaze and firing. Students will explore a variety of problems using the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques to discover the expressive potential of clay.
ARTS 037. Sculpture (3) An introduction to the concepts and creative methodologies of sculpture applied through a series of assignments. A variety of sculptural media will be explored (clay, wood, plaster, metal, etc.) Students will learn to use media and appropriate tools necessary for the assigned projects.
ARTS 045. Digital Photography (3) This course provides a foundation for the historical, technical and aesthetics of digitally based photography through a series of applied assignments. Included are practical assignments for working with digital cameras, scanners and a selection of software for image editing and printing.
ARTS 047. Digital Media Survey (3) This course introduces students to a variety of digital tools used by artists. In lecture/discussion the historical and theoretical aspects of the medium are explored. In the studio/lab the basics of several software applications are taught. Aesthetic and conceptual concerns are incorporated into the projects that teach students skill in the medium.
ARTS 057. Watercolor Painting (3) Through demonstrations, readings, discussions and studio work this course introduces students to the materials, techniques, traditions and contemporary uses of transparent watercolor painting. Aesthetic and conceptual concerns are incorporated into the projects that facilitate the development of skill with the media and the creative exploration of visual ideas. Prerequisite: ARTS 005.
ARTS 059. Printmaking I (3) An exploratory course designed to introduce the history, processes and techniques of basic relief and intaglio printmaking. The aim is to facilitate and demystify the technical nature of the processes and focus on using the techniques for artistic ends. Prerequisites: ARTS 005, 007.
ARTS 121. Life Drawing II (3) This course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to build upon the experiences gained in Figure Drawing I. This course emphasizes personal expression and advanced drawing from the nude figure. Prerequisite: ARTS 021.
ARTS 123. Painting II (3) This is a studio course designed to build upon the experiences gained in beginning drawing and painting. Instruction will focus upon problem solving using traditional and contemporary media and solutions. Added emphasis will be placed upon the development of personal style and expression. Prerequisites: ARTS 005, ARTS 023.
ARTS 125. Painting III (3) Open to the advanced painting student with the added emphasis placed upon the student setting and accomplishing personal goals. Emphasis is placed upon portfolio development and exhibition. Prerequisites: ARTS 123.
ARTS 127. Illustration (3) Designed to expose the student to illustration as applied to the commercial field. A variety of media will be employed to render specific assignments. Prerequisite: ARTS 021,023.
ARTS 131. Visual Art in Education (3) This course is designed to assist the student in developing an understanding of the visual arts and how they interface with children’s development through age 14. Assignments, readings and discussion related to concepts and processes, aesthetic perception, creative perception, visual arts heritage and aesthetic valuing will be given. Junior standing is recommended.
ARTS 133. 3-D Studio I (3) This course emphasizes advanced skill building and conceptual development for three-dimensional art forms. It builds directly upon foundational skills of ceramics and sculpture. Students will explore contemporary trends in art and be challenged to apply methods and materials applicable to intermediate 3-D studio practice. Prerequisite: ARTS 035, ARTS 037.
ARTS 135. 3-D Studio II (3) Open to the advanced studio art major, this course emphasizes advanced conceptual, project and portfolio development for the 3-D artist. Studio management is an integral component of this course. Prerequisite: ARTS 133
ARTS 141. Photography II (3) This is a highly experiential, project-based course designed to provide broad exposure to the methodologies and routines of contemporary studio and location photography designed for editorial illustration and publication. Prerequisite: ARTS 045.
ARTS 143. Photography III (3) This is a highly experiential, project-based course that emphasizes conceptual and portfolio development for publication and exhibition. The course will examine journalistic photography and the artist book as practical applications of the course goals. Prerequisite: ARTS 141
ARTS 151. Printmaking II (3) An intermediate level course designed to emphasize mastery of a single process introduced in ARTS 059. Students are required conduct historical, technical and aesthetic research to provide background and rigor to their investigation and completed work. Prerequisite: ARTS 059.
ARTS 153. Printmaking III (3) This course is designed to provide foundational work for students considering graduate studies in printmaking and related processes. Emphasis will be placed upon working closely with faculty and studio management and portfolio development. Prerequisites: ARTS 059, 151.
ARTS 161. Web Design (3) An intermediate level course for studio art and graphic design majors emphasizing the development of web sites for commercial applications and artists' portfolios. Emphasis is placed upon effective approaches to organization and design of web sites for self-promotion, employment and e-commerce. Prerequisites: ARTS 045,141.
ARTS 181. Studio Art Seminar I (3) This is the first of three studio art seminars preparing art students for graduate study or a professional art career. The course provides a variety of experiences for the advanced studio art student. Intensive studio work in several areas including readings/discussions, writing, critiques and field trips make up the conceptual/theoretical and studio components of the course. Prerequisite: Completion of Program Level Two coursework.
ARTS 183. Studio Art Seminar II (3) The second of three courses preparing Studio Art BFA candidates for graduate study and/or entry level to a professional art career. This course surveys and assigns readings and projects that emphasize the development of professional identify, self-promotion, legal and business practices for artists. Prerequisites: ARTS 181.
ARTS 185. Studio Art Seminar III (4) This is the capstone studio seminar course for the BA and BFA candidates in the Studio Arts. Intensive studio work in the student’s chosen concentration, research, readings, writing, discussion/critiques and field trips define the activities undertaken through this course. Emphasis will be placed upon preparing a senior thesis, portfolio/self-promotional materials updates and presenting a senior exhibition. Prerequisites: ARTS 181 and 183
ARTS 087, 187. Internship (2-4) Off-campus, non-classroom experience applying the studio ARTS in a professional context.
ARTS 089, 189. Practicum (2-4) On-campus, non-classroom experiences/projects related to discipline-specific studio arts.
ARTS 191. Independent Study (2-4) Enrolled by permission of the faculty only. Unless indicated, independent study courses may be counted only as electives. IS Contracts must be completed by student and faculty and approved by the department Chair.
ARTS 193. Special Topics (3-4) Graphic Design
Graphic Design
ARTS 075. Graphic Design I (3) Designed as a beginning course introducing a broad and thorough exposure to the graphic design field. Prerequisite: ARTS 005, 007.
ARTS 077. Graphic Design II (3) Designed to further and expand the skills and knowledge incorporated in Graphic Design I. More advanced problems with the attendant upgrading of professional competency and solutions. Prerequisites: ARTS 075.
ARTS 079. Typography (3) Designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the art of typography and extend a students knowledge of its application in graphic design and as a creative, illustrative tool. Prerequisite: ARTS 007.
ARTS 091. Computer Graphic Design I: Print Media (3) This course will explore computer-assisted graphic design and publication. Students will be encouraged to examine and develop creative solutions for problems in graphic design and methods of publishing in print utilizing software applications pertinent to graphic design and contemporary publishing. Prerequisites: May be taken concurrent with ARTS 075 or Instructor’s permission.
ARTS 095. Computer Graphic Design II: Time Based Media (3) This course will examine and develop projects using computer-generated imagery and time-based software applications. Applications include, but are not limited to digital video editing, interactive multi-media and the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: ARTS 075 or Instructor’s permission.
ARTH 101. History of Graphic Design (4) This course is a survey of graphic communication introduced by formal analysis of major works of graphic design and their impact upon and influence by, the major events of the time. This course will survey the significant events in communication and graphic design from Gutenberg to the present. This course will require the participation in lecture/presentation, research, writing and studio projects. Prerequisite: ARTS 075 or Instructor’s permission.
ARTS 103. Graphic Production (3) Presentation of the production methods of printing, typesetting and photographic technologies as they relate to the graphic designer. An introduction to the basics of typography, graphic design and various presentation techniques will be explored. Prerequisite: ARTS 075, 091, 095.
ARTS 171. Graphic Design III (3) This course is designed as an intensive studio involvement. Full concentration is brought to bear on the design processes, concepts and professional presentation of work. Prerequisite: ARTS 077.
ARTS 173. Graphic Design Seminar (3) Designed to provide a variety of in depth experiences for students who are pursuing the BFA degree in the area of graphic design. Open only to BFA majors in graphic design with junior standing. Prerequisite: ARTS 171 or instructor’s permission.
ARTS 175. Senior Graphic Design Seminar (4) The culminating experience for all graphic design majors, this course is designed as an intensive investigation focused upon selected graphic design problems, professional portfolio preparation and research of the graphic design field. Students will be encouraged to build upon and further explore previous experiences and areas of interest. Prerequisite: ARTS 173 or Instructor’s permission.
ARTS 191. Independent Study (2-4) Enrolled by permission of the faculty only. Unless indicated, independent study courses may be counted only as electives. IS Contracts must be completed by student and faculty and approved by the department Chair. Prerequisites: Completion of foundations and upper division course work unless approved by Department Chair.
ARTS 087, 187. Internship (2-4) Off-campus, non-classroom experience that allows exposes a student to studio arts in a professional context. Emphasis is placed upon the development of attitudes and routines that lead significant portfolio development to support future employment or graduate opportunities. Prerequisites: Completion of foundations and upper division coursework
ARTS 089, 189. Practicum (2-4) On-campus, non-classroom experiences/projects related to graphic design. Prerequisites: Completion of foundations and upper division course work unless approved by Department Chair.
ARTS 193. Special Topics (3-4) The Department of Visual
Undergraduate Research (2 - 4) Undergraduate research in graphic design is conducted in consultation with a faculty advisor. It is designated to focus upon selected topics in the field of graphic design-related inquiries and advanced research in the field. Students undertaking this course must participate in the Pacific Undergraduate Research Conference (PURC) held each spring. Prerequisites: permission from Department Chair or supervising faculty.
