Arts (ART) at Virginia Highlands Community College
- ART 101 - History and Appreciation of Art I
- Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 102 - History and Appreciation of Art II
- Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 111 - Introduction to the Arts I
- Parallels studio classes and provides a general survey of the arts. Emphasizes perception, using major monuments of painting, sculpture, and architecture as examples. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 121 - Drawing I
- Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 122 - Drawing II
- Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Part II of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 125 - Introduction to Painting
- Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials.Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 131 - Fundamentals of Design I
- Explores the concepts of two- and three-dimensional design and color. May include field trips as required. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 132 - Fundamentals of Design II
- Explores the concepts of two- and three-dimensional design and color. May include field trips as required. Part II of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 133 - Visual Arts Foundation
- Covers tools and techniques, design concepts and principls, color theory and an introduction to the computer for graphic use. Applies to all fields of Visual Art.Lecture 2 hours. Laborator 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- ART 175 - Photography Workshop
- Introduces basic camera operations and darkroom techniques.Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- ART 201 - History of Art I
- Studies the historical conflict of art of the ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern worlds. Includes research project. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 202 - History of Art II
- Studies the historical conflict of art of the ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern worlds. Includes research project. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 211 - History of American Art I
- Surveys the history of American art from the 1600's to the present. Emphasizes architecture, sculpture, and painting. Includes crafts, decorative arts, and photography. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 228 - Multimedia Graphic Design I
- Introduces concepts of graphic design specific to multimedia interactivity. Incorporates design methodology in preparation and implementation of flow charts and storyboards. Includes studio projects exploring the functionability, look and feel of multimediated presentations for CD-ROM, the Internet, and games. Implements hardware, software and production techniques required for multimedia development. Includes basic animation principles, sound and the option to include video. Prerequisites: ART 121 and ART 131. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- ART 231 - Sculpture I
- Introduces sculptural concepts and methods of production in traditional and contemporary media. Includes clay, plaster, wood, stone, metal, plastics and terra cotta. May include field trips. Prerequisite ART 131. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studion instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 235 - Functional Ceramics
- Explores the design and production of functional ceramics, including handbuilding and use of the wheel. Prerequisite ART 154 or divisional approval.Lecture 0-2 hours. Studio instruction 4-6 hours. Total 6-8 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 243 - Watercolor I
- Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Prerequisite ART 131, or divisional approval. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 244 - Watercolor II
- Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Prerequisite ART 131, or divisional approval. Part II of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 247 - Painting Technique for Illustrators
- Introduces materials and techniques used by the illustrator. Includes water-soluble paints (watercolor, acrylic, gouache), oil-based paints, and mixed media. Prerequisites ART 231, ART 232 or divisional approval.Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio Instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ART 259 - Landscape Painting
- Provides a comprehensive study of the techniques and approaches to the subject of landscape painting from the historic and current prospective. Prerequisite: ART 122.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 282 - Graphic Techniques
- Focuses on the use of drawing instruments and materials. Introduces printing processes and the mechanics of reproduction.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.3 credits
- ART 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits