Undergraduate Art Course Descriptions
Each semester hour credit represents approximately one clock hour of lecture, or two hours of studio work per week for one semester, or the equivalent. It is the goal of all Mississippi College studio courses to precede every unit of study with a classroom or on site demonstration by the professor or a guest artist of his choosing.
Undergraduate Addendum to the Syllabi
Art 099 Senior Art Exhibit Credit, 0 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Senior Standing, required for graduation
A juried exhibit of selected works by senior art majors.
Art 101 Basic Design I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Lecture and laboratory course dealing with color theory and design principles.
Art 102 Basic Design II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 101
Studies and exercises in two- and three-dimensional design principles including an introduction to basic drawing methods.
Art 125 Art Appreciation Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
General survey of the four disciplines of art: aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and studio art. Focus is on the relationship of art to contemporary living. Satisfies the core curriculum fine arts requirement. This course may not be used to satisfy requirements for a major in art.
Art 203 Drawing I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Introduction to free-hand perspective drawing techniques with emphasis on line, value, and texture using still-life and landscape subject matter.
Art 204 Drawing II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 203
Problems in life drawing with emphasis on anatomy.
Art 205 Introduction to Graphics Software Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
An introduction to graphics software with specific application on the Macintosh system. The focus will be on applied use of programs such as QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. (Extra $15 for lab fee)
Art 207 Art for Children Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Utilizes content from the four art disciplines: aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and studio art as an exemplary model for providing meaningful art experiences for children. Recommended for those in church or school-related service who work with children. Meets educator licensure requirement for elementary education majors. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 211 Acrylic Painting: Non-Figurative Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 203
Application of design principles as they relate to various approaches to painting, with an emphasis on color theory. A synthesis of technique, skill development and creative expression.
Art 212 Oil Painting: Non-Figurative Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 2 0 3
Advanced application of design principles as they relate to various approaches to painting, with an emphasis on color theory. A synthesis of technique, skill development and creative expression .
Art 215 Graphic Design I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisites: Art 101 and 102, 205 and/or department chair approval
Introduction to graphic design practices and technology. Hands-on techniques including fabrication and presentation. Creative problem solving. Study of the printing complex. Application of computer software to graphic design problems.
Art 216 Graphic Design II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 215
Practices of graphic design as applied to advertising, publications, and graphic communication,with emphasis on studio techniques and further incorporation of the Macintosh computer and QuarkXPress software as design tools. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 271 Interior Design I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 102 and concurrently enrolled in Art 301
An introduction to residential and commercial space planning with emphasis on proxemics, ergonomics, and health and safety.
Art 272 Interior Design II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 271 and concurrently enrolled in Art 302
Investigation of material components used by the designer coinciding with a residential design portfolio project that includes specification of surface finishes, architectural details, and furnishings.
Art 301 Architectural Drafting I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 102
Focus on use of drafting equipment as a means of visually communicating solutions to architectural design problems. Includes a study of drafting symbols, isometric and oblique drawings, sections, floor plans, and elevations.
Art 302 Architectural Drafting II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 301
Study and application of sketching and mechanical perspective drawing techniques as they relate to exterior and interior spaces.
Art 303 Drawing III Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 204
Further study and experience in drawing with emphasis on stylistic development and professionalism as applied to fine arts and applied fields such as illustration
Art 304 Drawing IV Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 303
Advanced study and experience in drawing with emphasis on stylistic development.
Art 305 Architectural Color Rendering Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 302
A focus on color rendering techniques using color markers and colored pencils as applied to interior and exterior architecture drawings.
Art 306 Consumer Textile Fabrics Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: None
The Consumer Textile Fibers course is designed to identify the interrelationship of fibers, yarns, fabric constructions, and finishes and to apply each of these components to the understanding of textile behavior and performance for consumer use.
Art 311 Watercolor Painting: Non-Figurative Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 211 or 212
Advanced problems emphasizing technique, skill development, and creative expression.
Art 312 Watercolor Painting: Figurative Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 204 and Art 211 or Art 212
Advanced problems in painting the figure emphasizing technique, skill development and creative expression.
Art 315 Graphic Design III Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 216
Principles and practices of graphic design as applied to advertising, publications, and graphic communication with emphasis on project production and increased mastery of the computer as a tool in graphic design. Computer software emphasis on manipulation of type and vector-based objects in a drawing program (Adobe Illustrator). (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 316 Graphic Design IV Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 315
Concept development and problem solving in the graphic profession; trade relationships and practices. Computer software emphasis on bitmap image-editing (Adobe Photoshop). (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 318 Printmaking I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 203
Introduction to woodcuts, etching, engraving and screen process. Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 319 Printmaking II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 318
A continuation of Art 318 with emphasis on advanced printmaking techniques. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 331 Sculpture I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Department Chair Approval
Basic sculptural methods in clay and other pliable media with emphasis on the human form and underlying principles of design. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 332 Sculpture II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 331
A continuation of sculptural techniques including mold construction and casting in various materials. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 351 Introduction to Ceramics Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art Majors Only (Non-Art Majors must receive written permission from the Chair, Department of Art)
An introduction to basic ceramic construction techniques including slab, coil, and wheel-thrown methods. Includes study and experimentation with glazing and firing. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 352 Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 351
A continuation of Art 351, extending the creative activity into the development of skill at the potter’s wheel and further knowledge of firing and glazing. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 371 Interior Design III Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisites: Art 272, Art 302, Art 470
Research and application of the Standard Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the NFPA Life Safety Code.
Art 372 Interior Design IV Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 371
Emphasis on a contract portfolio project that reflects knowledge and application of the Standard Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the NFPA Life Safety Code.
Art 403 Illustration Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 102 and Art 204
Exploration of illustration techniques and their applications, with an emphasis on in-depth portfolio projects.
Art 404 History of Architecture and Interiors Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
A chronological history of architecture and interiors from prehistoric periods to the present.
Art 405 Art in America to 1913 Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
A study of Art in America from the Colonial Period to 1900. A survey of architecture, decorative Arts, paintings, and sculpture.
Art 406 History of Modern Art Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Twentieth century Art, from post-impressionism to the present. Course includes study of architecture, decorative Arts, painting and sculpture.
Art 407 History of Art I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
A study of Art from the prehistoric period through the Medieval period, including utilitarian Art, architecture, decorative Arts, painting and sculpture .
Art 408 History of Art II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Art from the Renaissance to the present including architecture, decorative Arts, painting and sculpture. Continuation of Art 407, but may be taken without prerequisite.
Art 411 Pastel Painting: Non-Figurative Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 211 or Art 212
Introduction to the use of pastel and other dry media in the creation of non-figurative compositions.
Art 412 Pastel Painting: Figurative Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 204 and Art 211 or Art 212
Introduction to the use of pastel and other dry media in the creation of figurative compositions.
Art 414 Introduction to Website Design Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 316
An introduction to web authoring software with specific application on the Macintosh system. The focus will be on applied use of Adobe GoLive CS2. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 415 Graphic Design Portfolio I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 216
Initiation of professional-level portfolio development projects in graphic design field from concept to distribution with individual flexibility for professional development. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 416 Graphic Design Portfolio II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 315
Professional-level portfolio development projects in the graphic design field from concept to distribution with individual flexibility for professional development, for completion of professional-level portfolio for assessment and career planning. Special emphasis on the synthesis of technical, functional, and aesthetic factors inherent in the graphic design process. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 421-422 Special Projects Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus each
Prerequisite: Department Chair Approval
Advanced level projects with consideration of students’ professional goals. A course with flexibility in which an advanced Art student may continue an advanced level of work in projects determined according to individual need and specific areas of interest. A student preparing for graduate school may in this way do further study in an area in which he/she plans to do work on a graduate level.
Art 431 Sculpture III Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 331
Advanced sculpture projects in plasticine, armature and mold construction with related problem solving; review of applicable design principles; and sustained modeling experience with human and animal forms.
Art 432 Sculpture IV Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 431
Advanced sculpture projects with traditional and experimental media and techniques, with individual options in castable media, welding and foundry operation according to student ability and need. A continuation of content of Art 431 with application of individually determined criteria for creative growth. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 441 Art in Secondary Schools Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 207
A discipline based approach to teaching Art in secondary schools.
Art 451 Ceramics: Hand-built Methods Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 351
This class will present various methods of hand-built ceramics including pinch, coil and slab. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 452 Ceramics: Glaze Formulation Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 352
Emphasis placed on glazing, kiln firing, and kiln construction. (Extra $15 lab fee)
Art 469 AutoCAD I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Introduction to basic principles of computer-aided drafting using Autodesk AutoCAD computer software, version 2000. Focus will be on architectural drafting and design.
Art 470 AutoCAD II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 469
Advanced architectural drafting problems using AutoCAD R14 computer software. Emphasis placed on 3-D design and computer rendering techniques.
Art 471 Interior Design V Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 372
Experiences in solving interior design problems of a complex nature.
Art 472 Interior Design VI Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 471
One or more projects simulating those in current professional practice, summarizing previous studies and emphasizing the standards of achievement of the profession. This course will also focus on specifications for commercial interiors.
Art 473 Business Principles for Interior Design Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 272
Emphasis on contract documents, business formation, specification writing, designer-client relationship, and accounting principles unique to interior design.
Art 474 Professional Internship Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 416 for Graphic Design Majors and Art 472 for Interior Design Majors
A period of apprenticeship or observation by arrangement with a professional business specializing in interior design, graphic design or other professional disciplines in Art, or with an institution in the field of museology. Includes 200 hours of on-the-job experience as well as projects and assignments.
Art 475 Aesthetics Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Contemplative study of reactions to Art based on value theories. Question-centered approach used to investigate assumptions about Art and its role in society.
Art 481 Photography I Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art Majors Only (Non-Art Majors must receive written permission from the Chair, Department of Art)
Introduction to black and white photography with focus on the use of the camera as a tool of the Artist. Also emphasizes application of darkroom techniques used in film development.
Art 482 Photography II Credit, 3 sem. hrs. | Syllabus | Syllabus
Prerequisite: Art 481 and Department Chair Approval
Advanced black and white techniques and an introduction to color photography.
