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The Art Department at Lone Star College-University Park offers the complete Associate of Arts degree in Fine Arts, as well as core courses, art history courses, studio art courses, and more.

The Fine Arts AA provides foundational knowledge in art history and studio art practice. Students in the program develop individual expression, aesthetic judgement, and an understanding of the role of art in culture throughout history.

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*Satisfies the Core Curriculum: Creative Arts and Component Area Option

LSC Catalog

ARTS 1301 – ART APPRECIATION*

Art Appreciation provides a general introduction to the visual arts for non-art majors and is designed to create an understanding and appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts. This class often includes limited hands-on projects.

ARTS/ARTSH 1303 – ART HISTORY: PREHISTORY TO GOTHIC*
ARTS/ARTSH 1304 – ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN*

Art History courses focus on art’s role in culture throughout history as well as the way history has impacted the development of art. ARTS 1303 is a chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the prehistoric times to the 14th century. ARTS 1304 is a chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present. ARTSH designates an Honors College course.

ARTS 1311 – 2D DESIGN*

2D Design provides an introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design. Students will study the application of the elements and principles of design using two-dimensional media such as collage, drawing, painting, and/or photography.

ARTS 1312 – 3D DESIGN*

3D Design provides an introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of three-dimensional design. Students will study the application of the elements and principles of design using three-dimensional sculptural media such as cardboard, wire, papier maché, fabric, wood, and/or plaster.

ARTS 1316 – DRAWING I*

Drawing I is a studio art course that focuses on the foundations of drawing with an emphasis on descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects using diverse materials and techniques. Line, perspective, and value are explored using a variety of media such as graphite, ink, and/or charcoal.

ARTS 1317 – DRAWING II

Drawing II is a studio art course that builds upon the foundations from Drawing I. Students further develop the ability to see and interpret a variety of subjects using descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches while employing diverse materials and techniques. This course introduces color drawing media, and it encourages students to develop their own content and subject matter in drawing.
Pre-requisite: ARTS 1316 (Drawing I)

ARTS 2316 – PAINTING I

Painting I is an introduction to various painting theories and techniques using oil and/or acrylic. Students learn about basic painting techniques, color and composition, and begin to develop their own subject matter.
Pre-requisite: ARTS 1311 (2D Design) or ARTS 1316 (Drawing I)

ARTS 2317 – PAINTING II

Painting II is a continuation of Painting I, with an emphasis on individual expression.
Pre-requisite: ARTS 2316 (Painting I)

ARTS 2348 – DIGITAL MEDIA

Digital Media is a studio art course that provides an introduction to digital imaging on the computer as it relates to art and design, employing a fundamental exploration of the potential of the digital medium for visual, conceptual and practical uses in the visual arts.