Art History I
ARTH 101
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25AM
To Be Announced
An introductory course exploring the visual cultures of the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, Mesoamerica, Africa, and Asia up to 1400. Special emphasis on visual analysis, historical and sociocultural contexts, and an introduction to issues in the study of art history and the institution of the museum. The class will include frequent visits to the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Medieval Art
ARTH 241
T/TH: 1:00-2:15PM
To Be Announced
This course will introduce students to the pivotal works of art created between approximately 250 and 1500. We will discuss painting, sculpture, architecture, manuscript illumination, and graphic arts. Medieval visual and material culture will be considered within the framework of socio-political developments, rapid urban growth, the flowering of monastic culture, the rise of universities, and changes in devotional practices. While the course will primarily focus on western part of the medieval Christendom, we will also discuss Jewish, Byzantine, and Islamic art. Visits to the CMA will form an integral part of the course.
American Art and Culture Before 1900
ARTH 270
M/W: 12:45-2:00PM
H. Adams
This is the first of a two-part survey that will cover the history of American art from about 10,000 BC when the first humans walked across the Bering Strait to America up to about 1900. This course emphasizes Native American Art, African-American art, the work of woman artists, and the representation of diverse ethnic groups, providing a doorway to explore the remarkable artistic and cultural transformations that have taken place over the last hundred centuries. The second course in the series, ARTH 271, will explore the multifaceted 20th century-which Henry Luce famously described as "The American Century" --as well as the opening decades of the 21st.
Art, Eco-criticism, and the Environment
ARTH 382
T/TH: 2:30-3:45PM
A.Rager
As issues of sustainability and environmental impact have become increasingly dominant concerns in contemporary society, eco-criticism has emerged as a vital methodological thread across the humanities. Motivated by ethical as well as scholarly concerns, eco-criticism not only enacts a fundamental examination of nature as an ideological construct, but also seeks to investigate the complex interrelationship between humanity and the environment. Concurrently, there has been a marked interest in studying the role of "green issues" in contemporary art, particularly in tracing the development of earth art or eco-art from the early 1970s to the present. The goal of this seminar is to forge a link between these two emergent strands by tracing the complex relationship between art and the environment from the nineteenth-century to the present, seeking to thereby assess the capaciousness of eco-criticism as a methodological approach to art history. Offered as ARTH 382, ARTH 482 and ESTD 382.
Issues in the History of Industrial Design
ARTH 385
M/W: 3:20-4:35PM
H. Adams
One of the most momentous occurrences of the 20th and 21st Centuries has received surprisingly little attention: the transformation in how nearly everything around us is designed and made. Chairs, desks, pens, cars, stoves, refrigerators, printing presses, lighting fixtures, and children's toys all look very different than they did a century ago, and often are made through manufacturing process and out of materials that did not exist then. The history of industrial design can be traced back to the 19th century, and to the writings of social reformers such as William Morris and the teachings of progressive art schools such as the Bauhaus, which introduced a machine-made look and many classic modern designs, such as the Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer. But the term industrial design was only coined in 1929, and modern industrial design, which brought together careful analysis of engineering, manufacturing, marketing, styling, branding and streamlining--really dates from that period through the creations of a group of pioneering, unheralded American geniuses, such as Raymond Lowie, Norman Bel Geddes, Henry Dreyfuss, Walter Dorwin Teague, Brooks Stevens, Russel Wright, Eliot Noyes, Viktor Schreckengost, and Harley Earl. In broad strokes, this class will lay out a history of industrial design from its origins until today. It will combine discussion of the work of historically significant figures, who established the basic framework of the field, with analysis of products being made today, by figures such as Dieter Rams, Jony Ive, and Philippe Starck. The class will also include a tour of and introduction to the Industrial Design program of the Cleveland Institute of Art, established by the great industrial designer and artist Viktor Schreckengost in 1933. The class will also view objects from the collections of the Western Reserve Historical Society, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and other arts institutions in the Greater Cleveland area. Offered as ARTH 385 and ARTH 485.
Design and Color I
ARTS 101
T/TH: 10:00-12:45PM | 1:00-3:45PM | 5:30-8:30PM
G. Kozmon
Organizational and structural projects as a basis for the development of style. Studies in line, texture, shape, space, value, color, and two dimensional composition through studio problems, art studio media and techniques.
Creative Drawing I
ARTS 106
M/W: 2:15-5:00PM
D. King
Development of graphic fluency in black and white through direct observation of nature and the model. Drawing as a means of enlarging visual sensitivity using a wide range of media and subject matter. Work from nude model.
Introduction To New Media Art
ARTS 150
T: 6:00-9:00PM| W:1:00-4:00PM | 6:00-9:00PM
J. Avina, K.Richardson
This course introduces students to the theories and practices of screen-based new media art. Students will process, edit and manipulate found video, audio, images and text to create experimental digital artworks. Key concepts in contemporary new media art are introduced through through lectures, class discussions and readings on media culture and emerging technologies. Students will develop technical skills in Photoshop, Premiere, Max/MSP and other software; access to Adobe Creative Cloud apps is provided in the Art Studio Digital Lab. This course is the prerequisite for other digital media courses in the Art Studio Program.
Introduction to Graphic Design
ARTS 200
M: 5:30-8:30PM
J. Collins
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of graphic design. Students will explore visual communication and the elements of design through a series of projects for print and screen. Students will experiment with composition, apply color theory, explore typography and develop both vector and raster drawing skills. The course examines the history of graphic design and visual culture, as well as contemporary directions in the field. Students in the course use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; software access is provided in the Art Studio lab.
Design and Color II
ARTS 201
T/TH: 10:00-12:45PM |1:00-3:45PM | 5:30-8:30PM
G.Kozmon
Continuation of ARTS 101. Composition: three-dimensional projects. Advanced work in the properties and uses of color and materials.
Introduction to Printmaking
ARTS 202
M/W: 5:30-8:30PM
D.King
This course is an introduction to fine art printmaking. Students will learn the technical, conceptual, and formal skills required to produce artworks in the printmaking medium. They will explore a variety of fine art printmaking processes: relief printing, monotype, intaglio, planograph, and monoprinting. Through these explorations, students will gain a deeper understanding of how to convey concepts through the printmaking form. Class sessions will comprise independent and collaborative printing, and lecture, demonstrations, discussion, and critique. Students will be introduced to the work of artists and the history/tradition of fine art prints.
Creative Drawing II
ARTS 206
M/W: 2:15-5:00PM
Continuation of ARTS 106. Advanced work in graphic representation. Development of visual acuity and a personal drawing style while working in color. Work from nude model.
Weavings, Fibers, and Textiles I
ARTS 212
T/TH: 5:30-8:30PM
A.Meyer
Learn basic concepts and methods for designing textile surfaces: fabric painting and dyeing. Construct textiles using off-loom weaving and interlacing techniques. Emphasis on development of technical skills, application of design concepts and personal expression.
Ceramics I
ARTS 214
T/TH: 8:30-11:15AM | 1:00-3:45PM
M.Lois
The techniques of hand building in pinch, coil and slab methods. Development of sensitivity to design and form. Basic work in stoneware, earthenware, and glazing.
Painting I
ARTS 216
M/W: 9:30-12:15PM
D.King
The creative, conceptual, visual, and technical aspects of painting. Style ranging from naturalism to abstraction. Work in acrylic and mixed media.
Black & White Darkroom Photography I
ARTS 220
W: 10:00-1:00PM, 2:15-5:15PM
J.Birchfield
This course will cover the fundamentals of film SLR cameras and black and white darkroom processes. Lectures, demonstrations, and assignments will address camera operation, optics, exposure, black and white film processing, basic darkroom printing techniques, principles of image composition and introduce concepts related to critically analyzing photographs. Students will complete multiple assignments in addition to developing a final portfolio over the course of the semester. Student work will be constructively critiqued in a group setting. Examples of historical and contemporary photographic works will be viewed and discussed. A 35mm film Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera with manual exposure controls, built-in light meter, and a 50mm lens is required.
Indie and Art Game Design
ARTS 286
T: 1:00-4:00PM
K.Richardson
AAA video games are massive endeavors that require an enormous budget and an army of workers with highly specialized skills to produce. Despite the huge investment and the fierce competition for gamers -- or perhaps because of it -- many mainstream commercial games are uninspired, lacking distinctive artistic styles, engaging narratives or original gameplay. In contrast, indie and art games are much smaller affairs. One person or a small team develops the idea, creates the assets and programs the game, often designing it for a niche audience. The best indie and art games provide uniquely engaging experiences for players. They are personal expressions: compelling, thought-provoking and beautiful. In this course, students will work individually to create an original indie or art game using GameMaker Studio. Class discussions and demonstrations will help students build fluency in the conceptual frameworks, aesthetics and contemporary practices associated with indie and art games. Students will build skills in pixel art drawing and animation, "chiptune" audio composition, UI/UX design and programming. The course culminates in a completed game that is shared with the CWRU community in a custom arcade cabinet. Students with comparable student art experience (determined by the instructor) can request to override the requisite.
Architecture and City Design I
ARTS 302
T/TH: 5:30-8:30PM
S.Levine
The social spatial, and aesthetic elements in architecture; the components of the building: the window, door, roof, enclosing walls, and character of interior and exterior space. Projects related to small, intimate scale and residential structures. Lectures, field trips, studio experiences. Recommended ARTS 101 or ARTS 106 courses prior to enrollment. Offered as ARTS 302 and ARTS 402.
Weavings, Fibers, and Textiles II
ARTS 312
T/TH: 5:30-8:30PM
A.Meyer
Continuation of ARTS 212. Exploration of a selected area of textiles in surface design or constructed textiles. Development of a personal aesthetic through design and execution of a series of projects.
Ceramics II
ARTS 314
T/TH: 8:30-11:15AM | 1:00-3:45PM
M.Lois
Continuation of ARTS 214. Problematic approach to technical aspects of ceramics; experience in wheel throwing and option of hand-building. Experimentation with glaze and clay body formulation available.
Painting II
ARTS 316
M/W: 9:30-12:15PM
D.King
The creative, conceptual, visual and technical aspects of painting. Styles ranging from expressionism, cubism, surrealism and abstraction. Work in acrylic and mixed media leading to the development of personal painting style.
B&W Darkroom Photography III
ARTS 324
TH: 2:15-5:15PM
J.Birchfield
Builds on skills developed in Black & White Darkroom Photography I and II by presenting advanced camera operation and gelatin silver printing techniques, exposing students to a range of historical and contemporary photography-based artists and furthering the growth of a personal aesthetic vision. Students will produce a series of in-depth photography projects and develop a final portfolio over the course of the semester. A film camera of your choosing is required. Medium and large format cameras are encouraged.
Design and Color
ARTS 365B
T/TH: 10:00-12:45PM | 1:00-3:45PM | 5:30-8:30PM
G.Kozmon
Advanced design projects determined in consultation with instructor.
Ceramics
ARTS 365G
T/TH: 8:30-11:15AM | 1:00-3:45PM
M.Lois
Advanced ceramics projects determined in consultation with instructor.
Architecture and City Design I
ARTS 402
T/TH: 5:30-8:30PM
S.Levine
The social spatial, and aesthetic elements in architecture; the components of the building: the window, door, roof, enclosing walls, and character of interior and exterior space. Projects related to small, intimate scale and residential structures. Lectures, field trips, studio experiences. Recommended ARTS 101 or ARTS 106 courses prior to enrollment. Offered as ARTS 302 and ARTS 402.