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References to the timing of course offerings which follow apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings are scheduled according to need. Christian Brothers University reserves the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment.

ART COURSES

ART 101. ART APPRECIATION
The student will be exposed to different areas of the visual arts which will include the study of the visual elements and the principles of design. The course will also cover a brief survey of the highlights of art from the Paleolithic period to modern times. One semester; three credits

ART 103. BASIC WATERCOLOR
The student will learn the basics of design and the use of the medium of watercolor. One semester; three credits

ART 107. BASIC OIL PAINTING
The student will learn the basics of design along with techniques of oil painting, using paint from tubes as well as oilbars. One semester; three credits

ART 201. ACRYLIC PAINTING
The student will learn the basics of design and the use of the medium of acrylics. One semester; three credits

ART 211. WORLD ART I
A survey of major visual art forms from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. One semester; three credits

ART 212. WORLD ART II
A survey of major visual art forms from the Renaissance period to the present. One semester, three credits

ART 230. BASIC DRAWING I
The student will learn the basics of composition, visual elements and principles of design. One semester; three credits

ART 231. BASIC DRAWING II
A continuation of Basic Drawing I, with the introduction of advanced techniques. Prerequisite: ART 230. One semester; three credits.

ART 233. FIGURE DRAWING
A drawing class using live models as subjects. Drawing materials will include brush and ink, charcoal, pastel and various other media. Permission from the art instructor is required before enrolling in this class. One semester; three credits

ART 310. INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
The student will be instructed in the basics of printmaking using the techniques of woodcut, linocutting, screenprinting, and monoprinting. One semester; three credits

ART 475. SENIOR PROBLEM
The student will be required to produce a large body of work which would be indicative of the level the student has achieved. The theme of the works will be decided by the student and instructor. The student will be required to have an exhibition of these works to be viewed by the public. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor. One semester; three credits

ART 480-485. SPECIAL STUDIES IN ART
Content and credit variable with interest and instructor. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. One semester; one to three credits

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