ART - Art Course Descriptions
Involves the study of the relationships of objective form, figure, head, still life, and landscape in quick sketches and in long studies. Media used include pencil, charcoal, ink, wash, and chalk. Course fee: $25
Introduces the use of color to drawing. Students explore the fundamentals of color using a variety of drawing media as a bridge to painting. Course fee: $25
Provides students with the basics of form and structure. Using transparent and opaque mediums, students will build a portfolio of work based on observation, art history, and imagination. Course fee: $25
Provides students with the basics of color and design. It is a comprehensive introduction to painting as a discipline of sight and insight. Course fee: $25
Is a survey of the development of painting, sculpture, architecture, dance, music, etc., from their beginnings to modern times.
Focuses attention on two forces: dynamic Catholic orthodoxy, as exemplified by the history of the Catholic Church and the Franciscan Movement, converging with the 'permanent things' of visual design found in the rich treasury of Catholic and classical art history. Selected images, primarily paintings, sculpture and architecture from all periods will be viewed and discussed. Additional attention will be given to images that dramatically incarnate the true, the good and the beautiful in sacred Scripture, salvation history, the life of the Church and the sacramental dimension of the Catholic Christian worldview.
Is a general survey of Western art through visual and experiential approaches.
Is an introduction to the art studio practice of sequential narrative in the development of storyboards, concept art and illustration. This course prepares the student to work in pre-production roles in media, bringing scripts and characters to life in visual form, as well as using the elements of design and composition to create complete works of graphic storytelling such as graphic novels, non-fiction memoirs and graphic journalism. Course fee: $25
Is an introduction to the realm of the sacred icon, including both a historical overview and a practical studio experience in icon-writing. This course provides hands-on studio experience in creating sacred visual meaning with dramatic power and clarity, using basic materials and elemental studio practices. Students learn to compose with the visual building blocks of iconographic grammar, including an understanding of the Elements and Principles of Composition and Design in sacred images. Course fee: $25
Is an exploratory approach to humanities by way of considering the special role of fine art as a repository and revealer of values. The course focuses on architecture, sculpture, and painting within a chronological framework. While allowing each work to unfold its fullness, the course will underscore the ways in which art shapes the world as we know it by shaping perception.
Is an exploratory approach to the humanities by way of considering the special role of fine arts as a repository and revealer of values. The course focuses on architecture, sculpture, and painting within a chronological framework. While allowing each work to unfold its fullness, the course will underscore the ways in which art shapes the world as we know it by shaping perception.