Art at Ozarks
Course Descriptions
ART 1013 BASIC DESIGN
A course intended to introduce students to the basic elements of
design in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional media.
ART 2003 PHOTOGRAPHY
An introduction to the fundamentals of photography, including
pictorial composition, lighting, camera techniques, developing and printing, enlarging, and
evaluation of pictures.
ART 2013 BASIC DRAWING I
A basic course designed to make the student aware of the
possibilities of graphic expression employing various media, methods and techniques. The
student must have had some prior drawing experience or an innate talent. Prerequisite: ART
2013 required for ART 3003 Drawing II.
ART 2033 CERAMICS I
A basic course in fundamental methods of hand-building and wheel
throwing. Prerequisite: ART 2033 required for ART 3033 Ceramics II.
ART 2053 PAINTING I
A basic course in which the student studies the principles and
techniques in various media such as oil, acrylic, mixed media. The study of design, color mixing
and composition is very important. Subject matter is an individual choice whether completely
nonobjective or realistic. Students are graded on progress with a minimum standard set.
Prerequisite: ART 2053 required for ART 3053 Painting II.
ART 2073 SCULPTURE I
A basic introduction to the methods involved in three-dimensional
work as well as compositional problems. Prerequisite: ART 2073 required for ART 3073
Sculpture II.
ART 2093 WATERCOLOR
Development of skills in watercolor painting using transparent and
opaque media. Prerequisite: 2053 Painting I, or permission of the Instructor.
ART 2113 ART HISTORY I
A historical survey of western art from prehistory through the
gothic period.
ART 2123 ART HISTORY II
A historical survey of western art from the early Renaissance
through the late nineteenth century.
ART 2203 PRINTMAKING I
A basic course in which the student studies the principles and
techniques of the printmaking processes such as intaglio, relief and monotype. Only black and
white procedures will be explored.
ART 2303 GRAPHIC DESIGN
Development and training in major computer design software
to create graphic images. This course will also explore design formats used in commercial art
applications. Prerequisite: ART 1013 Basic Design.
ART 3003 DRAWING II
An intermediate course to explore various media methods and
techniques beyond the elementary level of drawing. Prerequisite: ART 2013 Basic Drawing I.
ART 3013-3023 FIGURE DRAWING I-II
As implied, students work from the live draped
figure. It is important to understand that the curvilinear lines in the figure form one of the most
elemental ways of relating drawing skills to all other media, including printmaking, ceramic,
sculpture design and commercial art. Prerequisite: ART 3013 required for ART 3023.
ART 3033 CERAMICS II
Introduction of wheel throwing techniques. Prerequisite: ART 2033
Ceramics I.
ART 3053 PAINTING II
Exploration of advanced techniques in oil and acrylic painting while
students develop their own ideas. Prerequisite: ART 2053 Painting I.
ART 3073 SCULPTURE II
An intermediate level course, which allows the student to perfect
basic skills while exploring specific themes in 3D media. Prerequisite: ART 2073 Sculpture I.
ART 3203 PRINTMAKING II
Further investigation of various printmaking processes. This
course will also introduce color procedures and refinement of subject and theme. Prerequisite:
ART 2203 Printmaking I.
ART 3213 2-D STUDIO I
A course designed to give advanced students experience in studio
work, to allow them to experiment in a variety of two-dimensional media, and to build a
portfolio of their own work. Prerequisites: ART 1013 Basic Design, ART 2013 Basic Drawing
I, ART 2053 Painting I, or ART 2093 Watercolor, and permission of the Instructor.
ART 3223 2-D STUDIO II
A continuation of 2-D Studio I. Prerequisite: ART 3213 2-D
Studio I.
ART 3313 3-D STUDIO I
A course designed to give advanced students experience in studio
work, to allow them to experiment in a variety of three-dimensional media, and to build a
portfolio of their own work. Prerequisites: ART 1013 Basic Design, ART 2033 Ceramics I, or
ART 2073 Sculpture I, and permission of the Instructor.
ART 3323 3-D STUDIO II A continuation of 3-D Studio I. Prerequisite: ART 3313 3-D
Studio I.
ART 4013-4023 FIGURE DRAWING III-IV
The figure is the basis for further exploration of
types of drawing using the curvilinear line. This can be applied to completely abstract work as
well as realism. Good drawings can be entities in themselves as long as the visual statement is
innovative, creative and original. Prerequisite: ART 4013 required for ART 4023.
ART 4093 HISTORY OF MODERN ART
This is a study of changing styles from the late 19th
century through the current schools that reflect our society and environment.
ART 4233 2-D STUDIO III
A continuation of 2-D Studio II. Prerequisite: ART 3223 2-D
Studio II.
ART 4243 2-D STUDIO IV
A continuation of 2-D Studio III. Prerequisite: ART 4233 2-D
Studio III.
ART 4333 3-D STUDIO III
A continuation of 3-D Studio II. Prerequisite: ART 3323 3-D
Studio II.
ART 4343 3-D STUDIO IV
A continuation of 3-D Studio III. Prerequisite: ART 4333 3-D
Studio III.
ART 4401 SENIOR EXHIBIT
The culmination of a student's work in the art program featuring,
among other requirements, an exhibition in Stephens Gallery. Prerequisite: Senior status.
