SUNY Potsdam

14 credits for 25 students.  Coordinator: Mark Huff.

Studio, historical, anthropological and philosophical approaches to the world of visual arts for students exploring an art major.

91787 ANTH 140 World, Art and Culture 3 Cr. MWF 11-11:50 a.m. Perkins, M.
This course is an introduction to the expression of culture through art and visual display. We will explore how cultures throughout the world define identity through body decoration, painting, sculpture, film, museums, pop culture and other activities. The symbolic and visual meanings will be placed in the context of other categories such as religion, gender and ethnic identity. Satisfies General Education AC and XC requirements. 

91785 ARTH 100 Idea and Image 4 Cr. MW 6-7:15 p.m. and M 1-1:50 p.m. McNamara, M.
Introductory course in the appreciation and history or art. Covers painting, sculpture, architecture and other arts. Instruction in analysis of art works such as topics of color, theory and perspective. Subjects include the pyramids, the Parthenon, the medieval cathedral, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and contemporary art. Satisfies General Education FS and AC requirements. 

91788 ARTS 120 Color and Design 4 Cr. TuTh at 9:30-12:20 p.m. Haeseler, B.
Provides both art and non-art majors with hands-on experience in color and design. Introduces the basic visual elements and design principles used in art making including areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Theoretical, critical and historical issues of art making addressed through group critique and slide presentation of both historical and contemporary art work. Studio Lab Fee - $50.00 assessed by Student Accounts. Satisfies General Education AE requirement.

90987 PHIL 110 Introduction to Logic 3 Cr. MWF 10-10:50 a.m. Murphy, T.
Methods and principles of correct reasoning.  Development of good critical thinking habits, an introduction to formal logic.  Satisfies General Education PI and FC requirements.