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ART 2888. Art in Europe (4) ART/GBS 2988. The Grand Tour (4) ART 3060. Life Drawing (4)
ART 3081. Documenting the Community through Photography (4)
ART 3680. Digital Photography (4) ART 3850. History of Photography (4) ART/GBS 3880. Revolution in Paris (4)
Advanced Level (4)
ART 4999. Senior Studio (4)
Requirements for a Minor in Studio Art (20 Credits)
ART 1050. Fundamentals of Design (4) ART 1060. Drawing (4)
ART 2000. Art History Survey (4) Select two courses from: ART 2030. Printmaking (4)
ART 2080. Darkroom Photography I (4) ART 2090. Ceramics I (4)
ART 2350. Three-Dimensional Design (4) ART 3060. Life Drawing (4)
ART 3090. Sculpture I (4) ART 3160. Painting I (4) ART 3190. Ceramics II (4) ART 3680. Digital Photography (4) ART 4060. Painting II (4)
ART 4080. Darkroom Photography II (4) ART 4090. Sculpture II (4)
OTHER DEPARTMENTAL MINORS
Requirements for a Minor in Art History (20 Credits)
ART 2000. Art History Survey (4)
ART 3860. Contemporary Concepts in Art (4) Select one course from:
GDS 2150. History of Graphic Design (4) ART 2888. Art in Europe (4)
ART 3850. History of Photography (4) ART 3950. Italian Renaissance 1226-1564 (4) Select two courses from:
ART 1050. Fundamentals of Design (4) ART 1060. Drawing (4)
ART 2030. Printmaking (4)
ART 2080. Darkroom Photography I (4) ART 2090. Ceramics I (4)
ART 3060. Life Drawing (4) ART 3090. Sculpture I (4) ART 3160. Painting I (4) ART 3680. Digital Photography (4)
Requirements for a Minor in Photography (20 Credits)
ART 1050. Fundamentals of Design (4) ART 2080. Darkroom Photography I (4) ART 3680. Digital Photography (4) ART 3850. History of Photography (4) Select one course from:
ART 3081. Documenting the Community through Photography (4)
ART 4080. Darkroom Photography II (4)
Students may not double major in both studio art and graphic design. In addition, a studio art major may not declare a minor in graphic design. A graphic design major may not declare a minor in studio art.
Course Descriptions
ART 1020. Ways of Seeing: Art Appreciation. This is
an introductory course that provides an overview of the world of visual arts. It serves to enhance understanding and appreciation for a broad range of imagery, media, artists, movements, and periods in history. This course explores the relationship of art in social and cultural life and encourages students to develop judgment in art analysis and criticism. Students will have hands-on experience with some of the methods, materials and ways of working to better understand the creation of art. Four credits. [A]
ART 1021. The Camera Eye: Understanding Photography and Visual Language. This is an
introductory course in photographic and art appreciation with an emphasis on the thematic study of key photographic works, movements, styles, concepts, and important practitioners of the medium. Students will explore the roles of the artist and the viewer as well as understand the visual concepts of form and content, style, iconography, and the elements and principles of design. Illustrated lectures and discussions appraise diverse overlapping functions of photographs within the context of the broader visual culture. Four credits. [A]
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“I enjoy the one-on-one time I get with my art professors. They work closely
with us on a wide variety of projects and help us learn to express ourselves.”
– Alex Stanley
ART 1050. Fundamentals of Design. Fundamentals of
Design explores the basic foundations of design through a series of visual projects that explore the principles and elements of design. Students will work both with analog and digital media as they explore two-dimensional, and three-dimensional design along with color theory. Four credits. [A]
ART 1060. Drawing. This is a foundational drawing course
from observation. It is an introduction to the structure and articulation of forms. Some or all of the media used that may be introduced are charcoal, pencil, conte crayon and wet media. The student will become familiar with fundamental techniques and competent at rendering a convincing drawing based on the observation of the underlying structure of objects with an understanding of composition. Four credits. [A]
ART 2000. Art History Survey. This course is a survey
of the history of painting, sculpture and architecture from prehistory to the mid-20th century with an emphasis on Western Art. Art is discussed through the ideas of religion, politics, social and cultural context. Course material will be presented through lectures, assigned readings, online resources, and in-class discussions. Four credits.
ART 2030. Printmaking. Introduces techniques in one
or more of the traditional printmaking methods including etching, relief and monoprinting — all of which have been essential vehicles of creative expression in 20th century art and remain important for all kinds of artists in the 21st century. Printmaking allows students to discover a new medium where drawing and design skills can be enhanced. A goal of acquiring precision with technique is combined with the spirit of experimentation to encourage the student to produce high quality imagery in several print editions. Important printmakers and their theories are discussed. Information on how digital imaging is used in 21st century printmaking is also addressed in terms of computer-generated designs. Environmental concerns in operating a “green lab” are more important today than ever. Prerequisite:
ART 1060. Offered alternate spring semesters. Four credits. ART 2050. Digital Art and Design. This course is an
introduction to the use of a digital platform to explore the principles, elements, and theories of design. Students will be exposed to a variety of software programs as they create a wide range of design-based projects. Prerequisite: ART 1050
Four credits. [A]
ART 2080. Darkroom Photography I. This is an introduction
to traditional darkroom techniques, camera controls, design
skills and photography theories. The craftsmanship of darkroom procedures is emphasized with guided practice and ample time for independent work. Aside from lab work there are lectures, demonstrations, tests, critiques and essays. The role of film in the 21st century is addressed in conjunction with the latest research on photography. A 35mm SLR (single lens reflex) film camera with manual controls is required for the class. A list of supplies such as film and paper will be available before class begins. Prerequisite: ART 1050. Four credits. [A]
ART 2090. Ceramics I. This is a basic course in ceramics
with an emphasis in hand-built forms. The methods of pinch, slab, coil, and hump will be used to familiarize the student with clay and clay building. Students will learn the language and terminology used in ceramics. Through various projects students will gain confidence with observational analysis; technical, interpretive, and inventive skills; self-expression; and personal interests. Students will learn the stages of clay from its origin in the ground through the firing and glazing stages. Group and individual critiques will be included in the course to increase awareness, questioning and self evaluation. Through research, the student will demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the works of ceramic artists from our culture and other cultures. The student will develop knowledge about the early history of ceramics.
Four credits. [A]
ART 2120. Art History I. This course is a survey of
the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistory to Giotto in relation to the cultural background in which it was shaped. Course material will be presented through lectures, assigned readings and in-class discussions. From this material, students will learn to think and speak critically about visual and textual material, as well as see art as a necessary part of human interaction. Four credits. [A]
ART 2220. Art History II. This course is a survey of the
history of painting, sculpture, and architecture from Giotto to Pollock in relation to the cultural background in which it was shaped. Course material will be presented through lectures, assigned readings and in-class discussions. From this material, students will learn to think and speak critically about visual and textual material, as well as see art as a necessary part of human interaction. Four credits. [A]
ART 2350. Three-Dimensional Design. This class focuses
on the fundamentals of volume, mass, positive/negative space, texture, and the linear/planar attributes of three-dimensional forms in space. Students engage in hands-on exploration of these fundamentals through projects utilizing simple
construction techniques and easily manipulated materials. In addition to these explorations, students will learn best practices for working within the studio environment both individually and in groups to address design issues while utilizing constructive critique techniques. Students will demonstrate personal development through drawing and planning by maintaining a sketch book during the course. Equipment, tool, and material safety is emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 1050. Four credits.
ART 2881, 3881, 4881. Special Topics. Variable credit.
May be repeated.
ART 2888. Art in Europe. Art in Europe is designed as a
May Term course that integrates site specific works of art from various locations in Europe with student research and collaboration. Students will participate by visiting works of art and experiencing architecture with the facilitating faculty member. Students will complete a series of research based assignments and present them to their fellow classmates.
Four credits. [A, SA]
ART/GBS 2988. The Grand Tour in Italy: Drawing and Art, Learning from the Masters. This is designed as
a May Term course that allows students to experience a range of specific works of art and architecture from various locations in Italy. They will then create art in response to these masterworks. Historically, young artists would train and hone their craft by visiting relevant sites in Italy as well as the rest of Europe as part of the Grand Tour and interpret the works they experience. This course will give the students the opportunity to confront many of the same pieces that were part of the Grand Tour in Italy and allow them to work onsite on a series of studio projects. Students will also be required to do research regarding the works of art encountered and will present their findings to their fellow classmates before arrival in Italy through a series of pre-trip sessions. Students will also attend a series of pre-trip sessions to be familiarized with art materials and art making as a part of their preparation for the May term experience.
Four credits. [SA, GS]
ART 3060. Life Drawing. This advanced course in drawing
from the figure explores the expressive potential of the human figure as subject matter. This will be discovered through an experience with models in a variety of figure-environment situations. The student will further develop their skills at observation based on an understanding of the human figure. Class will include gesture drawings, long and short poses and drawing in a variety of media. Prerequisite: ART
1060. Four credits.
ART 3081. Documenting the Community Through Photography. This course will expose the student to the
principles of documentary photography and research as well as historical references to past photographers and photo projects that have paved the way for creating images of a fast moving world. Through an in-depth look at the local community, the students will use a photojournalistic approach to creating an archive of imagery and individual portfolios that will serve as the foundation for a public showing of work. Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing or above. Four credits. [SL]
ART 3090. Sculpture I. This is a basic course in ceramics
with an emphasis on thrown and hand-built forms. The methods of pinch, slab, coil, and throwing will be used to familiarize the student with clay and clay building. Students will learn the language and terminology used in ceramics. Through various projects students will gain confidence with observational analysis; technical, interpretive, and inventive skills; self expression; and personal interests. Prerequisite:
ART 1060. Four credits.
ART 3160. Painting I. This is an introduction to oil painting
with an emphasis on obtaining a basic understanding of pictorial organization and critical dialogue. Basic techniques of monochromatic blocking in, mixing colors, blocking in the form with color and the proper application of oil paint are introduced. The use of color schemes will be explored by the student with the goal of understanding how these schemes work to create a convincing space and a sound composition.
Prerequisite: ART 1060. Four credits.
ART 3190. Ceramics II. Ceramics II develops technical
throwing skills using the potter’s wheel and will provide an opportunity for students to develop personal direction and voice. Form and design will be emphasized. Glazing and decorating techniques as well as combining thrown and hand-built forms will be considered to further emphasize form and design. Students will increase awareness, questioning and self evaluation through demos, group and individual critiques, and research of ceramic artists. Prerequisite: ART
2090. Four credits.
ART 3680. Digital Photography. This course is an
introduction to photographic digital imagery including the basic techniques of digital camera operation, image scanning devices and computer software editing. Throughout the course, technical skills and conceptual understanding will be major goals in the weekly hands-on assignments. Through lectures, presentations, reading, projects, discussions and portfolios students gain insight into contemporary theory
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®and historical heritage of digital photography. Students must provide a digital camera. Four credits. [A]
ART 3850. History of Photography. History of
Photography is a survey of the key events and photographers since the invention of photography in the 1830s. The effect photography has had on portraiture, journalism, science, sociology, medicine, communications, movies, television, war documentation, and fine arts are among the important topics covered in this lecture/discussion class. Students will gain an awareness of the monumental impact that photography has had worldwide and realize the universal language photography provides. The class emphasizes the dedicated and fascinating people who devoted their lives to either document what would never have been seen or to invent techniques that made the processes beautiful and permanent. Prerequisite: ART 2000. Four credits. [A]
ART 3860. Contemporary Concepts in Art. This
course will examine the aesthetic and cultural shifts within contemporary art and their surrounding contexts by identifying major critical methodologies. Students will analyze defining characteristics of artistic production beginning in the 1960s and continuing into today, which include the break of art adhering to a specific modernist artistic canon, a rejection of purely traditional artistic mediums, new inspirations taken from popular culture, an expansion of non-Western influences, and an emphasis on social concerns over the purely aesthetic. Students will develop analytical approaches necessary in critiquing, writing about, and comprehending contemporary practices as well as a foundation of vocabulary and terms with which to speak about their observations when viewing and analyzing works of art and design.
Prerequisite: ART 2000. Four credits.
ART/GBS 3880. Revolution in Paris: Art at the Turn of Two Centuries. Since the late 1700’s Paris has been a
city of social and artistic revolution. Generations of artists and designers have discovered new ways to express emotions, forms, and atmosphere as well as discontent. Untold artists and designers have found the “City of Light” to hold inspiration and energy to create what we now consider among the most powerful works of art and design in existence. At the beginning of the 21st century, Paris still inspires artists and designers to explore the same concepts. This course will explore the “muse of place” in and around Paris that have sparked creativity since the early 1800s. Using a camera, students will retrace the steps of Marville and Atget, photographers who documented Paris at the beginning of photography and just before the World Wars.
Students will visit contemporary photo and art galleries, as well as talk to Parisian artists to assess the heartbeat of the contemporary influence of art in Paris today. By channeling artists and designers from the past 150 years we will explore, create, and engage in a conversation about what it means to be inspired by location, bringing the energy to our own triad home through a photographic documentary project of High Point. Four credits. [GS]
Art 3950. Italian Renaissance 1226-1564. This course
explores the Italian Renaissance, through its roots in 13th century Florence and Siena to the art of 16th century Rome. With the “rebirth” of classical philosophy and continuous competition between cities and artists, significant innovations in painting, sculpture, and architecture abound. Students will research the revolutionary works of such artists as Duccio, Giotto, Donatello, Brunelleschi, and Michelangelo not only by formally analyzing images, but also by engaging critically with primary and secondary sources, both biographical, visual, and theoretical. Prerequisites: ART 2120 or 2220. Offered alternate
spring semesters. Four credits.
ART 4060. Painting II. This is a continuation of
Introduction to Painting with an emphasis on attention to the individual’s personal response to visual elements. Development of this particular response to the medium and keen observation by the student will be implemented. Students will further develop skills and techniques as related to oil painting from observation. More advanced techniques of glazing, impasto, and scumbling will be introduced along with alla prima and plein air. Prerequisite:
ART 3160. Four credits.
ART 4080. Darkroom Photography II. This course
emphasizes techniques for improving fine art printing and generating a personal vision. Students are introduced to several contemporary photography theories and required to define their own philosophy in a set of theme-based photographs. Fostering creative photography with craftsmanship is a goal. Prerequisite: ART 2080. Four credits.
ART 4090. Sculpture II. Sculpture II is a continuation
of the in-depth study of form based on observation and concept. The course will focus on manipulative, additive, and subtractive methods in a variety of traditional media. As an exploration in new media, students will create ephemeral, conceptual, and performance based works. Students will build perceptual ability and skills through studio assignments and further develop their language of form in three- dimensional space. Group and individual critiques will be
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included in the course to increase awareness, questioning, and self-evaluation. Prerequisite: ART 3090. Four credits.
ART 4444. Independent Study. Individual study and
research under the guidance of a member of the department.
One to four credits each semester.
ART 4999. Senior Studio. Senior Studio is a capstone
course in art where the student will create a finished portfolio of work. Faculty within the Art Department will take on a mentoring role to guide the student toward synthesizing their experiences in the major. In addition to a portfolio requirement, students will also gain skills in writing and presentation of their work. Course must be
taken during the senior year. Four credits.
ART 2998, 3998, 4998. Art Department Internship.
Internship Art Department. Four credits.
GDS 2100. Typography I. Typography is a study of the
design and use of basic letterforms, layout, anatomy, typographic contrast, hierarchy of information, major type families and characteristics, and marking paragraphs.
Emphasis will be placed on developing visual sensitivities and analyzing conceptual problems. Students will develop expressive typographic design and new and unique type fonts, experiencing graphic design by execution of typographic design solutions. Prerequisite: ART 1050. Four credits.
GDS 2150. History of Graphic Design. The History of
Graphic Design will trace the historical development of graphic design which includes illustration and the sequential arts. This course will examine graphic design as a component of society, culture and general history as well as present an overview of the first illustrators and designers (from cave art to illuminated manuscripts). Supplements lecture, theory, and audio visual with relevant creative projects. Four credits.
GDS 2550. Graphic Design Studio I. This course introduces
the interaction of text and image and the fundamental components of graphic communication. Students will develop and hone skills in working with text and image as they create solutions to a series of design problems. Visual literacy will be increased through exposure to contemporary design issues and graphic design history. Students will be expected to expand their proficiency in all aspects of the design process, including the use of formal design principles, type as image, creative brainstorming, conceptualizing, critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation. Prerequisite: ART 2050. Four credits.
GDS 3100. Typography II. This course continues the study
and investigation of type and typographic grids and the critical role they play in graphic design. Through further investigation of the conventions of typography, letterforms and layout, the student will explore the power to guide perceptions and craft a message with typography. Emphasis will be placed on the design of the word, the line, the paragraph and the page, with concept and research based projects and practice, gradually increasing in scope and complexity up to the setting of pages of text with multiple levels of hierarchical meaning. Four credits.
GDS/COM 3361. Motion Graphics. This course focuses on
the theory and practice of motion graphic design. Students will learn to create effective, efficient, and dynamic motion graphics for use in motion pictures, broadcast media and the web. Class time will be divided between screenings, discussions, exercises and lab time. Prerequisites: COM 1110
or ART 2050. Four credits.
GDS 3550. Art and Design for the Web. This course
introduces basic visual communication concepts that are critical to designing web pages and interactive media. Emphasis is placed on design, communication, information,
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architecture, navigation, and authoring. Prerequisite: ART
2050. Four credits.
GDS 3650. Graphic Design Studio II. Further emphasis will
be placed on the relationship between text and image through a series of design-based problems. Continued emphasis will be placed on the use of formal design principles, type as image, creative brainstorming, conceptualizing, critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation. Students will also research and investigate opportunities in careers related to graphic design. Prerequisite: ART 2550. Four credits.
GDS 4999. Senior Studio. Senior Studio is a capstone
course where the student will create a finished portfolio of work. Faculty within the Graphic Design department will take on a mentoring role to guide the student toward synthesizing their experiences in the major. In addition to a portfolio requirement, students will also gain skills in writing and presentation of their work. Course must be taken during the senior year. Four Credits.
Department of Home Furnishings
and Interior Design
Dr. Jane Nichols, Chair; Mr. Adrian Boggs; Ms. Kathryn Brandt; Ms. Kristina Goff; Mrs. Cathy Hillenbrand-Nowicki; Mr. Brandon Jones; Mr. John Linn; Dr. John Turpin.
Requirement for the B.S. in Interior Design (70 credits)
The Bachelor of Science with a major in Interior Design is offered for those students wishing to enter the interior design profession. The program is accredited by CIDA and meets the education requirements for practicing designers applying to take the NCIDQ exam.
INT 1100. Design and Society (4)
INT 1220. Design Communication I: Visual Ideation (2) INT 1280. Studio I: Form and Space (4)
INT 2120. Design Communication II: Visual Abstractions (4) INT 2140. History of Interiors I: Western Foundations (2) INT 2180. Studio II: Plane and Pattern (4)
INT 2220. Design Communication III: Visual Presentation (4) INT 2240. History of Interiors II: Classical Interpretations (2) INT 2260. Building Technologies I: Construction Systems (2) INT 2280. Studio III: The Human Interface (4)
INT 3140. History of Interiors III: The Modern Experiment (2) INT 3160. Building Technologies II: Materials, Finishes & Furnishings (4)
INT 3180. Studio IV: Programming (4)
INT/GBS 3240. Global Issues and the Built Environment (4) INT 3280. Studio V: Special Topics (4)
INT 4120. Design Communication V: Building Information Modeling (2)
INT 4160. Building Technologies III: Building Systems (4) INT 4180. Studio VI: Integrations and Interventions (4) INT 4200. Professionalism and Business Practices (2) INT 4220. Design Communication V: Construction Documents (4)
INT 4280. Studio VII: Capstone (4)
Criteria for Admission and Retention
Any student accepted to High Point University may enter the interior design program. A portfolio or separate admission process is not required. In order to progress in the program, students must:
• earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all required Interior Design (INT) courses, and
• pass a comprehensive exam given at the end of the freshman and sophomore years, and participate in a portfolio review at the end of the junior year.
In order to graduate with a B.S. in Interior Design, students must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
All interior design studio courses require the acquisition of specific materials and supplies. Students are expected to develop and maintain a reference library of texts, samples, and other necessary materials to complete course projects. It is strongly recommended that students retain their textbooks to serve as valuable references in higher level courses and during their professional lives. Many of the texts may be used as references for portions of the comprehensive exams. Transfer students: Portfolio review by interior design faculty is required. Since course titles and contents vary from institution to institution, placement and acceptance of credit for High Point University interior design courses are based on examination of student work to ensure that student knowledge, skill sets, and graphic communication abilities are commensurate with acceptable work in specific High Point University interior design courses. Based on the results of the portfolio review, students may be asked to take an entrance exam for final placement.
Requirements for the B.S. in Visual Merchandising Design (70 Credits)
The Visual Merchandising Design major prepares students to apply their passion for design in the busi ness of visually attracting and moti vating consumers to buy products such as fashion and furnishings. The visual merchandiser develops
