This course presents a global view of the major epochs of human experience and major events of historical and cultural significance from the European Renaissance to the present. Works of art examined in context offer insight into the ways that people in different times and places have explored their relationship with other human beings, nature, and specific social development, and have defined meaning and value in existence. Offered as needed.

This course presents a global view of the major epochs of human experience and major events of historical and cultural significance from the European Renaissance to the present. Works of art examined in context offer insight into the ways that people in different times and places have explored their relationship with other human beings, nature, and specific social development, and have defined meaning and value in existence. Offered as needed

This course offers an introduction to the American experience as viewed through the eyes of prominent photographers and nationally recognized writers among who are a large number of Guggenheim fellows, MacArthur fellows, and Pulitzer Prize winners. The class will be devoted to reflections of American values, society, or institutions through the vison and interpretation of contemporary photographers and writers. Course materials cover the major political, social and cultural factors that have shaped the Contemporary American experience. Offered as needed.

This course defines contemporary photography as the work of artists who are living in the twenty-first century. Contemporary photography mirrors contemporary culture and society, offering students a rich resource through which to consider current ideas and rethink the familiar. The work of contemporary photographers is a dynamic combination of materials, methods, concepts, and subjects that challenge traditional boundaries and defy easy definition. Diverse and eclectic, contemporary photography is distinguished by the very lack of a uniform organizing principle, ideology, or -ism. In a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing world, contemporary photography give voice to the varied and changing cultural landscape of identities, values, and beliefs. Offered as needed.

A survey of world art and architecture from prehistory to 1400 CE to 1940. Includes slide lectures, art videos and field trip(s). Offered as needed.

A survey of world art and architecture from approximately 1400 CE to 1940, with an emphasis on Western art. Includes slide lectures, art videos and field trip(s). Offered as needed.

An introductory studio course in which students use the basic elements of art and design principles to learn and apply the language of visual organization. The course also includes basic concepts of typography, layout, and color theory. Offered as needed.

A studio course providing instruction in basic perceptual skills and drawing techniques -through a variety of media. The course includes a concise history of the art form of drawing and theories of visual perception through a variety of media and subjects. This course will help a student to develop their own personal expression through creating drawings that involve ethical and social issues. Offered as needed

This course is study of photographic composition and use of image capturing devices as an artistic and creative tool. This course will explore major historical changes in the development of photography. This course demonstrates how knowledge of the theory of aesthetic can be applied to the creation of a photographic portfolio. Offered as needed

Topic to be specified each semester course offered.

This course provides a survey of world art and architecture from prehistory through the medieval period. This course interprets the development of world civilizations and fosters understanding of culture in social, religious, economic, political, and philosophical contexts. Offered as needed.

This course provides a survey of world art and architecture of from the 15th through the 20th century, with an emphasis on Western art. This course interprets artistic traditions and fosters understanding of culture in social, religious, economic, political, and philosophical contexts. Offered as needed.

A studio course providing basic instruction in painting techniques and pictorial organization. Offered as needed.

An art history course providing an in-depth examination of Renaissance arts and architecture in Italy and Northern Europe. The developing art styles and masterworks will be seen in the context of social, political, and religious change. Includes slide lectures, art videocassette tapes, and field trip(s). Offered as needed.

An art history course surveying the contributions of women artists from 1750 to present. Provides a feminist perspective on the discipline of art history and consideration of issues of women’s artmaking in a male-dominated context. Offered as needed.

A historical survey of the development of photography from its 19th century origins to contemporary practice. The course includes slide lectures, videotapes, and field trip(s). Offered as needed.

A survey of twentieth century art from Post Impressionism to the present. Emphasis will be placed on how art expresses personal, social and cultural experience. Includes slide lectures, discussions, art videos, and field trips. Offered as needed.

A continuation of ART 240 Beginning Drawing. A studio course designed to develop perceptual skills, critical judgment, and the ability to draw using a variety of mediums and subjects. Offered as needed.

This course offers students the opportunity to learn about digital photography, recognize, interpret and apply concepts of pictorial composition and explore a range of techniques in order to communicate significant ideas and express emotions. This course has an emphasis on visual literacy and critical thinking. This course explores contemporary photographic practices throughout the Western New York area while using problem-based, experiential learning to create a dynamic photographic portfolio. Offered as needed.

A studio course providing instruction in basic ceramic techniques and exploration of clay as a medium of artistic expression. Includes hand-building, throwing, glaze application, kiln loading, firing, and unloading. Offered as needed.

Observational and “hands-on” work experience in a visual art or media-related placement situation designed to improve the preparation of Visual and Digital Arts majors. A minimum of 30 hours is required for each credit hour of field experience. Limited to Visual and Digital Arts majors. Offered as needed.

Topic to be specified each semester course offered.

A continuation of ART 320, Painting. A studio course designed to develop perceptual skills, critical judgment, and the ability to paint in oils. Offered as needed.

An advanced look at photography using alternative processing techniques. This course will show students that photography is a broad medium that encompasses a wide variety of techniques beyond that of black and white photography. Students will discuss where their inspiration comes from; initiate a plan for creating images using various lighting, camera, darkroom and digital techniques. Each assignment will profile a different technique including but not limited to hand coloring, cyanotype, Platinum and Palladium printing, digital imaging, Polaroid emulsion transfers, Polaroid manipulations, pinhole photography and much more. Course work will include lectures, hands-on experience, demonstrations, studio experience, and off-campus field trips. Students will create an alternative process notebook as well as a final portfolio. Offered as needed.

Topic to be specified each semester course offered.