ART S102 Metal Art

1-3 credits (variable)
Cross-listed as WELD S102. This is a beginning-level course covering welding shop safety and fundamentals of processes such as plasma cutting, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and the proper use of power tools and the plasma cutter to make metal art. This course will develop some of the skills necessary to create basic metal art projects using tools related to the trade. Emphasis will be on safety and quality.
Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

ART S105 *Beginning Drawing

3 credits (2+2)
GER. An introduction to fundamental drawing concepts, history, materials, techniques, terminology, functions, and range of visual aesthetics.

ART S111 Business Basics for Artists

1 credit (1+0)
An interactive course designed for Alaska Native artists and other artists who are looking to launch a business. Whether participants are selling art for the first time or are trying to expand their sales to support their career, this course will give them the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to build a successful art-based business that benefits communities, the environment, and the economy. Topics discussed include building a business based on values, business planning, financial projections, marketing, legal entities, business licenses, taxes, and additional resources for starting or growing a business. Pass/Fail grading.

ART S113 Painting Workshop

1 credit (0.5+1)
Introduction to oil and acrylic painting techniques and materials. Explores the process of painting and color mixing, preparation of surfaces, principles of design and composition, and development of artistic vision. Instruction is designed to match the student's individual level. Completed work is reviewed in weekly discussions and formal critiques. May be repeated for credit. Pass/Fail grading.

ART S160 *Art Appreciation

3 credits (3+0)
GER. Course is designed to stimulate thought and develop an appreciation of the visual arts. There will be an emphasis on how art is useful in everyday life, how it speaks and what it means.

ART S201 *Beginning Ceramics

3 credits (1+4)
GER. Introduction to the history and fundamentals of making and firing of clay objects. Study of clay methods of forming, decorating, glazing, and firing. May be stacked with ART S301 and/or ART S401.

ART S205 Intermediate Drawing

3 credits (1+4)
Exploration of pictorial composition and creative interpretation of subjects. Four hours lab per week required.
Prerequisite: ART S105 or instructor permission.

ART S213 Beginning Painting (Oil and Acrylic)

3 credits (1+4)
Introduction to basic materials and techniques in painting in oil and acrylic mediums. ART S213/ ART S313/ ART S413 stacked.
Prerequisite: ART S205 or instructor permission.

ART S215 Beginning Weaving

3 credits (1+4)
Warping the loom, reading and designing patterns, and weaving various loom controlled techniques. Manipulative techniques for lace, pile, in-lay and tapestry; yarn calculations and count systems; spinning and dyeing included. Four hours lab per week required.

ART S230 Artists Studio, Beginning

1-3 credits (1+4)
Presents exploration of a variety of media. Students will design and complete independent projects.

ART S253 Field Sketching and Nature Drawing

1 credit (0.5+2)
Students explore nature drawing as a tool for observation, appreciation, and learning, and will keep sketch journals of their studies. Topics include basic sketching techniques, botanical and zoological sketching and drawing, and landscape drawing. Media will include pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, and colored pencil. Field labs required. Pass/Fail grading.

ART S261 *History of World Art I

3 credits (3+0)
GER. Origins of art from a global perspective and its progressive development from prehistory to the 12th century. ART S261 and ART S262 may be taken in reverse order; however, course content is presented in a chronological sequence.

ART S262 *History of World Art II

3 credits (3+0)
GER. Origins of art from a global perspective, and its progressive development from the 12th Century to contemporary. ART S261 and ART S262 may be taken in reverse order; however, course content is presented in a chronological sequence.

ART S295 Career Development for the Artist

3 credits (3+0)
Teaches skills in professional art presentation and career development. Students discuss the development of creative ideas and the relevance of concept to artistic development. Students develop web sites, resumes, and portfolios for employment, residencies, galleries, and continued study.

ART S301 Intermediate Ceramics

3 credits (1+4)
A continuation of basic ceramics with an emphasis on the potter's wheel, glaze calculations and plaster as it relates to pottery. Four hours lab per week required.
Prerequisite: ART S201 or permission.

ART S305 Advanced Drawing

3 credits (1+4)
Advanced exploration of pictorial compositions and creative interpretation of subjects. Special topics and media will be introduced. ART S205, ART S305, ART S405 may be stacked.
Prerequisite: ART S205.

ART S313 Intermediate Painting

3 credits (1+4)
Development of expressive skills in painting in any media. Emphasis on pictorial and conceptual problems.ART S213/ART S313/ART S413 stacked.
Prerequisite: ART S213.

ART S330 Artists Studio, Intermediate

1-3 credits (variable)
A continuation of exploration of a variety of media. Students will design and complete independent projects.

ART S401 Advanced Ceramics

3 credits (1+4)
Advanced wheel work and hand building; advanced clay body and glaze calculation as needed. Study of the practical application of ceramics in commercial fields. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: ART S301 or instructor permission.

ART S405 Senior Drawing

3 credits (1+4)
Individual development and exploration of creative interpretation in a variety of drawing media. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Four hours lab per week required. ART S205, ART S305, ART S405 may be stacked.
Prerequisite: ART S305.

ART S413 Advanced Painting

3 credits (1+4)
Individual development of technical and creative processes in painting in any media. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. ART S213/ART S313/ART S413 may be stacked.
Prerequisite: ART S313.

ART S430 Artists Studio, Advanced

1-3 credits (variable)
Advanced studio work in a variety of media. Students will design and complete independent projects. May be repeated for credit.

ART S491 Art Internship

Variable credit (0+0+4)
Art internship program in conjunction with art agencies/programs in a school, gallery, museum, etc. Internship programs require 56 contact hours per credit. An instructor approval form is required prior to registration and/or work activity. May be repeated for credit.

ART S499 Thesis: