Fine Arts & Performing Arts

www.wc.edu/academics/fine-arts

Duane Durrett, Dean of Fine Arts and Performing Arts
Fine Arts Building (FINE), RM 109
817-598-6222


Art majors should see Associate of Arts degree requirements.

Course Descriptions

ARTS 1311: Design I - 2D

Class Program
Fine Arts & Performing Arts
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
50.0401.53 26

A basic course in the study and application of the elements and principles of design and color theory. Studio work involves the use of a wide range of media in solving problems dealing with value, line, space, texture, color and shape in two-dimensional design. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.  (Design I and Design II do not need to be taken sequentially.)

ARTS 1312: Design II -3D

Class Program
Fine Arts & Performing Arts
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
50.0401.53 26

A study and application of the principles of creative processes using three-dimensional design. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.  (Design I and Design II do not need to be taken sequentially.)

ARTS 1316: Drawing I

Class Program
Fine Arts & Performing Arts
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
50.0705.52 26
A beginning course investigating a variety of media, techniques, and subjects, exploring perceptual and descriptive possibilities with consideration of drawing as a developmental process as well as an end in itself. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

ARTS 1317: Drawing II

Class Program
Fine Arts & Performing Arts
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
50.0705.52 26
Expansion of Drawing I exploring a variety of drawing media and stressing expressive aspects of drawing. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

Prerequisites

ARTS 1316.

ARTS 2316: Painting I

Class Program
Fine Arts & Performing Arts
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
50.0708.52 26
An introductory course in the study and practice of painting. Emphasis on color and composition. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

ARTS 2317: Painting II

Class Program
Fine Arts & Performing Arts
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
50.0708.52 26
Continuation of Painting I with emphasis on individual expression. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

Prerequisites

ARTS 2316.