Art

A broad introduction to concepts, vocabulary, media, and history of art and principles of design that reveals universal qualities in human aesthetic responses, as well as the special differences that define societies and cultures through examples from the past, the present, and from diverse cultures. Opportunities for experiential learning in workshops in various media are an integral part of the course.

A survey of fine art from pre-history to the Baroque period.

A survey of fine art in the Western world from the Baroque period to the present day.

A study of how the illusions of form, light and space are created on a two-dimensional plane, with emphasis on  perception, compositional structure and technique.  This course will analyze drawings and relevant artists to develop an understanding of their historical and cultural contexts and influences.

A study of color theory through color mixing, application, technique and layering. This course will analyze paintings and relevant artists to develop an understanding of their historical and cultural contexts and influences.

Clay work involving hand-building and basic glazing techniques for functional and non-functional objects.  This course will analyze ceramic work and relevant artists to develop an understanding of their historical and cultural contexts and influences.

This course will study both content and form through the interaction of multiple media, whether two-dimensional or three-dimensional.  Experimentation with manipulating surfaces, collage, layering, and incorporating techniques such as drawing, painting, photography and design. Investigation of artists and how ideas manifest and take physical form in contemporary art.

The study of printing images from blocks of wood, linoleum, plexiglass, and other techniques for their expressive and aesthetic potential.  This course will analyze prints and relevant artists to develop an understanding of their historical and cultural contexts and influences.

A study of form and space relationships through three-dimensional design.  The basic tool, material and technique will be  presented.  This course will analyze sculptures and relevant artists to develop an understanding of their historical and cultural contexts and influences.

A study in the creation of images, lighting, and design through the formal system identified as the elements and principles of art. Students will focus on digital capture of images and interpretation through a technical, conceptual and aesthetic approach. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution, history and culture of photography and its social significance and impact on the wider world. Students are to supply their own digital camera, batteries, memory cards and any necessary hardware accessories or software accessories to make the camera functional.

Off-campus experiential education opportunity that allows the student to apply his/her academic knowledge to a real-career setting.

An introductory study of a specific topic in Art. Intended for freshmen and sophomores, or for students with little or no background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.

In-depth and advanced study of form, conventions, and/or movements of a particular genre such as drawing, painting, or sculpture.  The course may be repeated for credit to allow in-depth focus on different studio genres.

Off-campus experiential education opportunity that allows the student to apply his/her academic knowledge to a real-career setting.

An in-depth, self-directed study for Junior- or Senior- level students under the guidance of a sponsoring faculty member on a planned topic that is not covered by an existing Keuka College course.

An advanced study of a specific topic in Art. Intended for juniors and seniors, or for students with an appropriate background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.