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This is a course on the elements and principles of visual design. Students will be given the opportunity to read, observe and develop their knowledge about design through hands-on experiences. A series of projects will be assigned throughout the term. This course counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Exploration of various traditional and nontraditional materials in two- and three-dimensional formats. Examples: drawing, painting, fiber, clay, and others. Counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements. 2- 5 quarter hours.

Introduction to the history of Mexican Art through an anthropological examination of the religions, myths, histories, and artifacts created by the indigenous people of Mexico from the Preclassic Period (200 B.C.- 300 A.D.) to the modern era. Counts in the Fine Arts or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours

This course is an introduction to the art of the peoples of West and Central Africa through an anthropological examination of the religions, myths, histories, and artifacts created by these peoples. It is focused on the traditional visual arts, with emphasis on sculptural arts. Students explore the art of the West and Central Africa, highlighting the range variety of artifacts created by major groups in specific regions. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None 5 quarter hours

Development of painting, sculpture, architecture and the crafts in Europe and the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Students study relationships between art of a period and societal contexts, including political events, economic trends, and technological advances of the time. Emphasis on the contributions of specific artists. Gallery and museum trips included. Counts in the Fine Arts or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. 2-5 quarter hours