Course Descriptions
Art
ART 101
Art Appreciation 1
3 credits
Art Appreciation I is an introduction to western art and architecture of the Pre-historic through the early Renaissance. The course will provide students with the foundational skills of art analysis and interpretation, set in the historical context of the times. Students will examine how works of art from Pre-historic to the early Renaissance function both as aesthetic and material objects and as cultural artifacts. These include art as sacred spaces, narrative art, art as power and propaganda, and art as domestic decoration.
ART 203
Non-Western Art
3 credits
Non-western Art is an introduction to visual art and architecture of the five geographical regions traditionally referred to as art of the non-western tradition. The course will provide students with the foundational skills of art analysis and interpretation, set in the historical context of the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania. Students will examine how works of art from these five regions function both as aesthetic and material objects and as cultural artifacts. Themes include, art as sacred spaces, narrative art, art as power and propaganda, and art as domestic decoration.
ART 204
Art Appreciation II
3 credits
Art Appreciation II is an introduction to western art and architecture from the Renaissance to present day. The course will provide students with the foundational skills of art analysis and interpretation, set in the historical context of the times. Students will examine how works of art from the Renaissance to present day function both as aesthetic and material objects and as cultural artifacts. Themes include art as sacred spaces, narrative art, art as power and authority, propaganda, and art as domestic decoration.
ART 209
Introduction to Art Exhibition
3 credits
This course introduces students to exhibition design, installation, and presentation of art while exploring broader ethical issues present in contemporary gallery and museum practices. Students will gain hands-on experience working in concert with the instructor to design and present the Annual Student Art Exhibition at Wilmington University.
ART 210
Basic Design
3 credits
Everything society produces, from cell phones to video games, demonstrates a comprehension of the design process. In this course, students will explore a variety of media used to create hands-on studio projects that demonstrate unity, balance, color, and other key principles and elements of design.
ART 301
Drawing and Painting
3 credits
In this hands-on studio course for non-art majors, students will explore the use of a both drawing and painting media. Learn to create works of art refined by a variety of skills and techniques to develop and express your individual artistic style.
ART 302
Drawing
3 credits
From charcoal rubbed onto a cave wall to a sketch scribbled on a napkin, humankind has employed drawings to communicate ideas. Develop drawing skills and techniques by using line and tone to compose drawings in media such as pencil, ink, charcoal, or marker.
ART 303
Themes in Contemporary Art
3 credits
This course includes the study and appreciation of art in the 21st century. Students will investigate themes including art as social change, art as object, art as event, and art as concept. Students will use visual literacy and critical thinking skills to investigate the meaning and importance of art in modern society. This course will encourage active participation by fostering dialogue and interpretation.
ART 304
Painting
3 credits
Acrylic paint is a versatile medium that may be applied in transparent glazes, like watercolor, or opaquely, like oil paint. Learn how to experiment with color mixing, develop skills in paint application, and explore the fundamentals of color while creating dynamic paintings.
ART 315
Watercolor Painting
3 credits
Watercolor is admired for its fluid and transparent qualities. Develop skills in color mixing, brush handling, and paint application to create expressive works of art using fundamental techniques such as wet-in wet, dry brush, glazing, and washes.
ART 320
Fine Art Illustration
3 credits
Illustration employs a variety of art media in the advertising, fashion, educational, scientific, book publishing, and manufacturing industries. Explore illustration styles and techniques while applying creative problem-solving skills to designs and compositions.