History of Visual Arts Minor
The visual art has the power to enrich experiences and culture and is part of the historical record of every civilization on earth. The History of Visual Art minor enables students to engage with visual art across multiple creative disciplines and understand the role that they have played in shaping history.
NOTE: Students need to declare this minor by the end of their sophomore year due to course rotations.
REQUIREMENTS: To successfully complete the History of Visual Arts Minor students will complete a minimum of 18 credits, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor coursework. Choose from Track 1, 2, or 3, depending on your major.
Summary of Requirements
Track 1: For Non-Interior Design or Non-Graphic Design Majors Required Courses: 6 Credits
ARTH1017HISTORY OF ART I: PREHISTORIC TO GOTHIC
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of world art from prehistoric to late Gothic eras as well as an examination of the interaction of the social, political and economic forces that effected the production and appearance of such arts as painting, sculpture, architecture and the minor arts. Lectures, slides, discussion and field trips are utilized.
ARTH1018HISTORY OF ART II: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course will provide a survey of world art from early Renaissance to the present day. Emphasis is on cause and effect in the various historical and technological developments of art. Lecture, discussion, slides, film strips and field trips are part of the course.
Track 1: Minor Electives - Choose 1 course: 3 Credits
DSGN1013INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY (SLAE)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of photography, including composition, lighting, and exposure. The course will cover the basic functions of smart phones & tablets and software. Images and issues in the History of Photography as well as in contemporary fine-art photographic practice will be explored. Aspects of black-and- white photography and printing will be included but, this is a digital photography course and working in a darkroom is not included. The course culminates in a final project which requires students to display their technical knowledge while creating a visually coherent group of images. Students must provide their own smart phone or tablet or DSLR camera and portable drive to take the course. (SLAE)
DSGN1015THE AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE OF COLOR (SLAE)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
As an element of design, color defines the world around us. We react to it both physically and emotionally throughout our lives. This course will provide students with a broad understanding of color, encourage color awareness, and provide a basis for the creative and confident use of color. (SLAE)
GCDN1023DRAWING I (IDSN1023)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study-workshop in the language of drawing, including practice in expression and communication in various media utilizing principles of line, tone, gesture, exaggeration and lighting. Cross-listed with IDSN1023
GCDN2005DIGITAL FINE ARTS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is intended to provide an opportunity to explore Mac computer art. The students will experience the computer studio process of creating art in relevant software, using a digital camera to manipulate images and final image animation. The effect of styles, techniques and art movements on computer images will be explored. Attention will be given to archival inks and paper. Lecture and video will provide an introduction to the new and brief history of electronic images.
Track 1: Minor Electives - Choose 3 courses: 9 Credits
ARTH2002HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of the history of graphic design from the invention of writing to the twentieth century. Emphasis will be given to the evolution of graphic communication and will include the origins of printing and typography. The impact of the industry on visual communication and the development of modern graphic design will also be presented.
ARTH3016HISTORY OF FILM (GCDN3016)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
The course attempts to make the student more aware of the medium as well as its place in the development of our culture. While the approach is historical, emphasis is placed upon development of the student's visual literacy. Additionally, important topics such as censorship and film propaganda are discussed. Cross-listed with GCDN3016
ARTH3020HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of modern art from the 19th century to the present day. This course explores the revolutionary forms, methods and media invented by contemporary artists to continually defy our expectations of what art should be.
IDSN2032HISTORY OF ID AND ARCHITECTURE I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of interiors and architecture from the ancient world through the gothic period. Emphasis is on understanding the development of our consciousness of space and the relationship between plan development, structural concepts, technology and materials.
IDSN2039HISTORY OF ID AND ARCHITECTURE II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of interiors and architecture from the Renaissance through the 18th century, with special emphasis on styles and furniture.
PREREQUISITES:
ENGL1012 & IDSN2032
IDSN3032HISTORY OF ID AND ARCHITECTURE III
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
Survey of nineteenth and twentieth century interiors and architecture in Europe and the United States. Special emphasis is placed on designers and their contribution to contemporary American environment. Prereq: IDSN2039 recommended.
PREREQUISITES:
ENGL1012(H)
PART1045HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL (SLAE)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EARLY YEARS OF ROCK MUSIC (1950s to MID 1970s) FOR THE NON-MUSICIAN. THE CLASS WILL INCLUDE THE ROOTS OF ROCK AND ROLL, TEEN IDOLS, THE FOLK MUSIC CRAZE, THE BRITISH INVASION, MOTOWN, PSYCHEDELIC MUSIC, JAZZ ROCK, PROGRESSIVE ROCK, SINGER-SONGWRITERS AND THE ROOTS OF METAL. THE HISTORY OF THE 1950s AND 60s WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE VARIOUS STYLES OF MUSIC. (SLAE)
PART2010DANCE HISTORY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
Overview of the development of dance in the western world, within the context of the historical, practical, theoretical, and cultural.
PART2015DANCE HISTORY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
An introductory history of the development of dance. Dance will be examined as a form of human expression. Forms of ritual as well as art forms will be analyzed. Ballet, modern and jazz will be emphasized from their beginnings through their evolution to contemporary choreographed styles.
PART2025
Credits (Min/Max): /
Track 2: For Graphic Design Majors - Required Courses: 6 Credits
ARTH1017HISTORY OF ART I: PREHISTORIC TO GOTHIC
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of world art from prehistoric to late Gothic eras as well as an examination of the interaction of the social, political and economic forces that effected the production and appearance of such arts as painting, sculpture, architecture and the minor arts. Lectures, slides, discussion and field trips are utilized.
ARTH1018HISTORY OF ART II: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course will provide a survey of world art from early Renaissance to the present day. Emphasis is on cause and effect in the various historical and technological developments of art. Lecture, discussion, slides, film strips and field trips are part of the course.
Track 2: Minor Electives - Choose 1 course: 3 Credits
DSGN1015THE AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE OF COLOR (SLAE)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
As an element of design, color defines the world around us. We react to it both physically and emotionally throughout our lives. This course will provide students with a broad understanding of color, encourage color awareness, and provide a basis for the creative and confident use of color. (SLAE)
GCDN2005DIGITAL FINE ARTS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is intended to provide an opportunity to explore Mac computer art. The students will experience the computer studio process of creating art in relevant software, using a digital camera to manipulate images and final image animation. The effect of styles, techniques and art movements on computer images will be explored. Attention will be given to archival inks and paper. Lecture and video will provide an introduction to the new and brief history of electronic images.
Track 2: Minor Electives - Choose 3 courses: 9 Credits
IDSN2032HISTORY OF ID AND ARCHITECTURE I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of interiors and architecture from the ancient world through the gothic period. Emphasis is on understanding the development of our consciousness of space and the relationship between plan development, structural concepts, technology and materials.
IDSN2039HISTORY OF ID AND ARCHITECTURE II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of interiors and architecture from the Renaissance through the 18th century, with special emphasis on styles and furniture.
PREREQUISITES:
ENGL1012 & IDSN2032
IDSN3032HISTORY OF ID AND ARCHITECTURE III
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
Survey of nineteenth and twentieth century interiors and architecture in Europe and the United States. Special emphasis is placed on designers and their contribution to contemporary American environment. Prereq: IDSN2039 recommended.
PREREQUISITES:
ENGL1012(H)
PART1045HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL (SLAE)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EARLY YEARS OF ROCK MUSIC (1950s to MID 1970s) FOR THE NON-MUSICIAN. THE CLASS WILL INCLUDE THE ROOTS OF ROCK AND ROLL, TEEN IDOLS, THE FOLK MUSIC CRAZE, THE BRITISH INVASION, MOTOWN, PSYCHEDELIC MUSIC, JAZZ ROCK, PROGRESSIVE ROCK, SINGER-SONGWRITERS AND THE ROOTS OF METAL. THE HISTORY OF THE 1950s AND 60s WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE VARIOUS STYLES OF MUSIC. (SLAE)
PART2010DANCE HISTORY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
Overview of the development of dance in the western world, within the context of the historical, practical, theoretical, and cultural.
PART2015DANCE HISTORY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
An introductory history of the development of dance. Dance will be examined as a form of human expression. Forms of ritual as well as art forms will be analyzed. Ballet, modern and jazz will be emphasized from their beginnings through their evolution to contemporary choreographed styles.
PART2025
Credits (Min/Max): /
Track 3: For Interior Design Majors - Required Courses: 6 credits
IDSN2032HISTORY OF ID AND ARCHITECTURE I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of interiors and architecture from the ancient world through the gothic period. Emphasis is on understanding the development of our consciousness of space and the relationship between plan development, structural concepts, technology and materials.
IDSN2039HISTORY OF ID AND ARCHITECTURE II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of interiors and architecture from the Renaissance through the 18th century, with special emphasis on styles and furniture.
PREREQUISITES:
ENGL1012 & IDSN2032
Track 3: Minor Electives - Choose 1 course: 3 Credits
DSGN1013INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY (SLAE)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of photography, including composition, lighting, and exposure. The course will cover the basic functions of smart phones & tablets and software. Images and issues in the History of Photography as well as in contemporary fine-art photographic practice will be explored. Aspects of black-and- white photography and printing will be included but, this is a digital photography course and working in a darkroom is not included. The course culminates in a final project which requires students to display their technical knowledge while creating a visually coherent group of images. Students must provide their own smart phone or tablet or DSLR camera and portable drive to take the course. (SLAE)
DSGN1015THE AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE OF COLOR (SLAE)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
As an element of design, color defines the world around us. We react to it both physically and emotionally throughout our lives. This course will provide students with a broad understanding of color, encourage color awareness, and provide a basis for the creative and confident use of color. (SLAE)
GCDN2005DIGITAL FINE ARTS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is intended to provide an opportunity to explore Mac computer art. The students will experience the computer studio process of creating art in relevant software, using a digital camera to manipulate images and final image animation. The effect of styles, techniques and art movements on computer images will be explored. Attention will be given to archival inks and paper. Lecture and video will provide an introduction to the new and brief history of electronic images.
Track 3: Minor Electives - Choose 3 courses: 9 Credits
ARTH2002HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of the history of graphic design from the invention of writing to the twentieth century. Emphasis will be given to the evolution of graphic communication and will include the origins of printing and typography. The impact of the industry on visual communication and the development of modern graphic design will also be presented.
ARTH3016HISTORY OF FILM (GCDN3016)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
The course attempts to make the student more aware of the medium as well as its place in the development of our culture. While the approach is historical, emphasis is placed upon development of the student's visual literacy. Additionally, important topics such as censorship and film propaganda are discussed. Cross-listed with GCDN3016
PART1045HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL (SLAE)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EARLY YEARS OF ROCK MUSIC (1950s to MID 1970s) FOR THE NON-MUSICIAN. THE CLASS WILL INCLUDE THE ROOTS OF ROCK AND ROLL, TEEN IDOLS, THE FOLK MUSIC CRAZE, THE BRITISH INVASION, MOTOWN, PSYCHEDELIC MUSIC, JAZZ ROCK, PROGRESSIVE ROCK, SINGER-SONGWRITERS AND THE ROOTS OF METAL. THE HISTORY OF THE 1950s AND 60s WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE VARIOUS STYLES OF MUSIC. (SLAE)
PART2010DANCE HISTORY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
Overview of the development of dance in the western world, within the context of the historical, practical, theoretical, and cultural.
PART2015DANCE HISTORY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
An introductory history of the development of dance. Dance will be examined as a form of human expression. Forms of ritual as well as art forms will be analyzed. Ballet, modern and jazz will be emphasized from their beginnings through their evolution to contemporary choreographed styles.
PART2025
Credits (Min/Max): /