Arkansas State University-Beebe

Art Courses

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ARED 2703 Public School Art for the Classroom Teacher

A course designed to give future elementary teachers the basic knowledge and skill to lead students through creative experiences in the visual arts. Emphasis will also be placed on how the creative process is valuable to the total education of the child. Prerequisites: 30 hours (not including remedial courses). 3 Credits

ART 1013 Design I

The study of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. 3 Credits

ART 1033 Drawing I

A studio course in which the concepts of linear perspective, value studies, contrast, contour, and technique are taught by using a variety of subjects from still life to live models. A variety of media will also be explored. Six hours per week. 3 Credits

ART 1043 Drawing II

Continuation of ART 1033. Light and shade drawing with emphasis on original illustration using the human form. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 1033. 3 Credits

ART 2063 Painting I

A studio course which utilizes the elements and principles of art. In addition to the language of art, value studies, contrast, and technique will be taught. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 1033 or consent of instructor. 3 Credits

ART 2073 Painting II

A continuation of ART 2063. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 2063 or consent of instructor. 3 Credits

ART 2093 Ceramics I

An introductory course in creative clay processes. Emphasis is placed upon the hand building techniques of coil, slab, pinch, and wheel thrown pot methods along with glazing and firing procedures. Surface and glaze treatments are explored for visual as well as tactile purposes. Six hours per week. 3 Credits

ART 2103 Ceramics II

Continuation of Introduction to Ceramics work. Emphasis is placed upon sculpture, slab, and wheel thrown pot methods along with glazing and firing procedures. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 2093 or consent of instructor. 3 Credits

ART 2503 Fine Arts-Visual

An introduction to visual arts for all students regardless of background or experience. The purpose is to help the student to develop criteria for appreciation of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Three lecture hours per week. 3 Credits

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