Goshen College

ART 101 Drawing 3
Fundamentals of drawing as applied to pictorial organization. Emphasis placed on rendering skills: the use of line, value and perspective balanced by expressive approaches. Includes the use of various dry and wet media. Encouraged as a first course in art.

ART 107 Design 3
A beginning course focusing on art elements and principles. Through experimentation, exercises, specific problems and using basic media and techniques, the student becomes familiar with fundamental visual concepts. Studio experience, critique and some research/writing are included. Encouraged as a first course in art.

ART 108 Digital Design 3
This course in visual expression and communication will introduce students to relevant computer programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Through exercises, projects and critiques, students will learn both creative visual design and technical aspects of computer-generated images and composition.

ART 202 Painting 3
The first course in painting is an introduction to the use and control of acrylic medium with a dominantly perceptual approach. Emphasis on technique, color and composition. Advanced courses emphasize independent investigation leading to personal expressions in oil paint.

ART 203 Watercolor 3
Through studio activity, a wide range of subject matter and techniques are explored. Skill and control of the medium are developed through numerous painting exercises.

ART 204 Ceramics 3
In the first term, students use a variety of methods to create forms in clay, including hand building and the potter's wheel. Both sculptural and functional forms, glazing and firing are learned.

ART 205 Figure Drawing 3
Studio based on the human figure, using a variety of drawing media and techniques, brief and sustained poses. Further development of perception and knowledge of the human figure stressed in advanced work. Features a variety of media, the relationship of figure to ground and a variety of conceptual approaches. Prerequisite: Art 101.

ART 206 Sculpture 3
Exploration of sculpture media and techniques. Includes verbal interpretation and research of sculptors.

ART 207 Printmaking 3
The study of relief and intaglio techniques. Includes a brief introduction to monoprinting. Advanced work directed toward experimental techniques and skill development. Individual and group critiques.

ART 208 Graphic Design I 3
Students are introduced to the elements and principles of graphic design/visual communication. Emphasis will be placed on the aesthetic use of typography and image in the develpment of projects in publication, poster and advertising design. This course will also provide an historical overview of the influences and movements in the field of typography. Prerequisite: Art 108.

ART 217 Jewelry 3
Three-dimensional design in metals including basic fabrication techniques, silver soldering, cold connections, stone setting, chain making and polishing processes. Includes study of historical and contemporary work in metal.

ART 255 Photo Communication 3
(Cross-listed from Comm 255) A first course including camera work, digital image workflow and printing. Technical fluency, visual composition, photojournalistic approaches, and expression are components of the course. Students must provide a camera on which f-stop and shutter speed can be controlled.

ART 302 Painting 3
Emphasis on technique, color and composition using oil paint. Features study of the human figure, direct observational approach to a variety of problems and an investigation into abstract vocabulary. Emphasizes independent investigation leading to personal expressions. Prerequisite: Art 202.

ART 303 Watercolor 3 (1-3)
Through studio activity, a wide range of subject matter and techniques are explored. Skill and control of the medium are encouraged through practice. Prerequisite: Art 203.

ART 304 Ceramics 3
Second-term students continue skill and concept development. More advanced work in glazes and firing is also required. Prerequisite: Art 204.

ART 305 Figure Drawing 3 (1-3)
Studio based on the human figure, using a variety of drawing techniques, brief and sustained poses. Further development of perception and knowledge of the human figure stressed in advanced work. Features a variety of media, the relationship of figure to ground and a variety of conceptual approaches. Prerequisite: Art 205.

ART 306 Sculpture 3 (1-3)
Exploration of sculpture media and techniques. Includes verbal interpretation and research of sculptors. Prerequisite: Art 206.

ART 307 Printmaking 3 (1-3)
A deeper study of techniques. Advanced work directed toward experimental techniques and skill development in media of choice. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisite: Art 207.

ART 308 Graphic Design II 3
Emphasis will be placed on corporate design. Students will design various symbols and identities and carry the visuals through to stationery, packaging, advertising and various other marketing projects. Production standards for layouts, inks and paper and the printing process will also be studied. This course will also provide an historical overview of the influences and movements in the field of graphic design. Graphic design courses must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Art 107, Art 108, Art 208 or consent of instructor.

ART 312 Teaching Visual Arts 3 (3-4)
A methods course introducing the issues, concepts, philosophy and content of teaching art for art education students (K-12) or others with an interest in teaching art in other settings. Emphasis on curriculum and lesson planning, reading in art education, art classroom management and evaluation. Includes field work. All art majors strongly encouraged to take this course. Visual art education majors must take it for 4 credits; others may take it for 3 credits.

ART 315 Photography 3
The study of photography as an expressive art form. Includes further study in artistic, technical, and/or commerical areas of photo imaging. Prerequisite: Comm/Art 255.

ART 317 Jewelry 3 (1-3)
Three-dimensional design in metals that builds on the basic metals techniques presented in Art 217, focusing on continued concept and technical skills and lost wax casting or enameling processes. Includes study of historical and contemporary work in metal. Prerequisite: Art 217.

ART 330 Media Workshop: 3
A course that explores in depth a single medium or process such as metal casting, raku, papermaking, weaving, kiln building, silk screen and airbrush.

ART 341 History of Art I 3
A survey of historical art from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Lecture. Offered alternate years with Art 342.

ART 342 History of Art II 3
Historical survey of art from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century. Lecture. Offered alternate years with Art 341.

ART 343 Contemporary Art History 3
A survey of major art movements, architecture and artists since the mid-20th century. Offered alternate years with Thea 245.

ART 355 Arts in London 4
(Cross-listed from Thea 355) A May term class that encompasses theater, art and music study and experiences in London, England. Class activities include morning lectures, visits to art galleries, attending music and theater performances, and day trips to Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Salisbury and other locations. Daily writing assignments and a major project required. Offered in alternate years. Extra cost.

ART 375 Animation 3
(Cross-listed from Comm 375) Focuses on digital animation. Students will learn the skills needed to bring characters to life as well as create visual effects using computer software. Issues in the international contemporary visual culture will also be studied. Prerequisite: Comm 326.

ART 402 Painting 3 (1-3)
Emphasis on technique, color and composition. Emphasizes independent investigation leading to personal expressions in oil paint. Prerequisite: Art 302 and Art 101 or Art 107.

ART 403 Watercolor 3 (1-3)
Emphasizes independent investigation leading to personal expressions. Prerequisite: Art 303 and Art 101 or Art 107.

ART 404 Ceramics 3 (1-3)
Advanced students develop personal styles. Prerequisite: Art 304 and Art 101 or Art 107.

ART 405 Figure Drawing 3 (1-3)
Studio based on the human figure, using a variety of drawing techniques, brief and sustained poses. Further development of perception and knowledge of the human figure stressed in advanced work. Features a variety of media, the relationship of figure to ground and a variety of conceptual approaches. Prerequisite: Art 305.

ART 406 Sculpture 3 (1-3)
Exploration of sculpture media and techniques. Includes verbal interpretation and research of sculptors. Prerequisite: Art 306 and Art 101 or Art 107 .

ART 407 Printmaking 3 (1-3)
A deeper study of techniques. Advanced work directed toward experimental techniques and skill development in media of choice. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisite: Art 307 and Art 101 or Art 107.

ART 408 Advanced Graphic Design 3 (1-3)
Students concentrate on developing skill in various areas of interest. Projects from GC and the Goshen community are used with input and critique from students and instructor. Projects are chosen with the purpose of developing experience in working with clients and portfolio development. Graphic design courses must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Art 308 and Art 101 or Art 107.

ART 409 Senior Exhibit 1
A senior exhibition emphasizing studio work in an area in which the student has specialized and developed a personal style. Course includes gallery installation, publicity and education relating to the exhibit. Prerequisite: Six to nine hours in medium and consent of instructor. For art majors only.

ART 410 Senior Seminar 3
Integrating creative endeavors, life's purpose and faith. Issues concerning professional, vocational, ethical, theological and historical dimensions of being an artist are explored. Prerequisite: Required of all senior art majors; consent of instructor.

ART 412 Special Projects 1 (1-3)
Independent self-directed work or apprenticeship at an advanced level beyond that which is offered in regular courses or an internship related to an art concentration area. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ART 415 Advanced Photography 3 (2-3)
Students follow individualized plans of study to prepare work for exhibition, or web use, and to develop skills needed prior to a field assignment in commercial or journalist photography. Prerequisite: Art 315 and Art 101 or Art 107.

ART 417 Jewelry 3 (1-3)
Three-dimensional design in metals that builds on previous metals techniqes with a focus on continued concept and technical skill develoment plus lost wax casting or enameling processes. Includes study of historical and contemporary work in metal. Prerequisite: Art 317 and Art 101 or Art 107.