Art

Academic Lecture Courses

Q: Do I have to take Art History I before Art History II?

A: No. Art History II studies contemporary art and Art History I looks at ancient art. You decide which area interests you.

Q: Which art courses fulfill the CORE requirement?

A: Art History I, Art History II, and Art Appreciation fulfill either the Fine Arts or Cross / Multicultural components of the Core Curriculum.

Q: Do the Art History and Art Appreciation classes fulfill the Fine Arts component of the core?

A: Yes.

Q: Do the Studio courses fulfill the Fine Arts component of the core?

A: Yes.

Q: I need both a Cross-Multicultural credit and a Fine Arts credit. What do you suggest?

A: Take the Art History or Art Appreciation for the Cross-Multicultural credit. Take any Fine Arts course in the academic art area or the studio art area for your Fine Arts credit.

Q: Will Art Appreciation 1301 transfer if my major is Fine Arts?

A: No. Not if your major is Fine Arts.

Q: Why should I take Art Appreciation?

A: It fulfill either the Fine Arts or Humanities or Cross-Multicultural credit.

Q: What is the difference between Art History and Art Appreciation?

A: Art History studies art in the context of world history. Art Appreciation delves into the language of design and the appreciation of art over time. Art Appreciation has a hands-on or studio exercise. Both are academic lecture courses.

Q: Can students who are in art lectures exhibit and sell their art work?

A: Work from student projects are often displayed on campus and on the respective campus website It is not the practice to sell the work of lecture students.

Studio Courses

Q: Do the Studio courses fulfill the Fine Arts component of the core?

A: Yes.

Q: I just want to throw pots, or weld furniture. Can I sign up for a class and use the studio to do this?

A: Our classes are for college credit, and meet college-level curriculum guidelines. Skills such as throwing and welding would be part of the class requirements, but not all of the class requirements.

Q: All studios are vented?

A: They should be, but we can't guarantee that they are.

Q: How much outside of class time will a studio class demand?

A: At least enough outside time to make up for any absences, plus an additional 3 hours per week.

Q: How much do the materials cost for most studio art courses?

A: Plan on spending approximately $100 per course.

Q: What if I can't draw?

A: We teach you how to draw, plus, anyone can learn to draw.

Q: Can students sell their art?

A: Yes. Students often sell their work to people who attend the students' shows and express an interest. At this point, the entire proceeds of the sale go to the student.

Q: Can students who are in art lectures exhibit and sell their work?

A: Work from student projects are often displayed on campus and on the respective campus website It is not the practice to sell the work of lecture students.