Sprint Courses
Sprint Courses
All Art Center sprints are beginning level, one credit hour art classes open to all students. If you plan to register, please follow standard university registration procedures. Classes meet once a week for five weeks and students are expected to spend time outside of class working in their respective studios. Besides being very popular, Art Center sprints are the perfect way to begin your exploration of the Arts.
Course Descriptions
Beginning Digital Art Photography, ART 149
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of digital photography. Students will learn the basics of photgraphing digitally including camera controls, image file and format type. The class will also introduce basic image correction using image editing software such as Adobe photoshope or Photoshop Elements and printing methods using high quality digital inkjet printers.
Beginning Ceramics, ART 160
Students will learn wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques, gain an understanding of the stages of clay, carry pieces to the final stages through decoration with slips and/or glazes and firing.
Lab and material fee.
Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design, ART 165
Students will be introduced to basic techniques of metal cutting, soldering, polishing, roller printing, riveting, detailing and finishing. Lab and material fee.
Basic Woodworking, ART 170
Introduction to working wood with hand and power tools. Emphasis on proper and safe use of tools. Small projects, usually a boxlike piece will be built. Design, lumber selection and finishing will also be covered.
Lab and material fee.
Beginning Drawing, ART 155
Basic drawing instruction for non-art majors. Still-life will be the theme used to explore line, value, media, and composition. Material Fee
Fall 2009 Class Schedules
Beginning Art Photography, ART 149
| Section | Start Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| XA | Tues Aug 25 | 8 - 9:40 am |
| YA | Tues Sep 29 | 8 - 9:40 am |
| ZA | Tues Nov 10 | 8 - 9:40 am |
Beginning Drawing, ART 155
| Section | Start Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
XA XB |
Wed Aug 26 Fri Aug 28 |
12:20-2:00 pm 12:20-2:00 pm |
YA YB |
Wed Sept 30 Fri Oct 2 |
12:20-2:00 pm 12:20-2:00 pm |
ZA ZB |
Wed Nov 4 Fri Nov 6 |
12:20-2:00 pm 12:20-2:00 pm |
Beginning Ceramics, ART 160
| Section | Start Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
XA XB |
Wed Aug 26 Thur Aug 27 |
10:10-11:50 am 8 - 9:40 am |
YA YB |
Wed Sep 30 Thur Oct 1 |
10:10-11:50 am 8 - 9:40 am |
ZA ZB |
Wed Nov 4 Thur Nov 6 |
10:10-11:50 am 8 - 9:40 am |
Beginning Metals, ART 165
| Section | Start Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| XA | Wed Aug 26 | 12:20-2:00 pm |
| YA | Wed Sept 30 | 12:20-2:00 pm |
| ZA | Wed Nov 4 | 12:20-2:00 pm |
Basic Woodworking, ART 170
| Section | Start Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| XA | Thurs Aug 27 | 10:10 - 11:50 am |
| YA | Thurs Oct 1 | 10:10 - 11:50 am |
| ZA | Thurs Nov 5 | 10:10 - 11:50 am |
Force Adding
Registration for the X sprints will close on the first day of the semester. You may continue to register for Y and Z sprints until BannerWeb closes. After that, continue checking BannerWeb for openings that may occur in sections Y or Z. If there's an opening, you may add using a Change of Schedule Form with the permission of the instructor. Finally, come to the first class to see if space is available. Additional students will be added at the discretion of the instructor.
Dropping a Sprint Course
You should not assume that non-attendance to a sprint class will automatically drop you from the class. While you may be dropped for not attending the first class, it is your responsibility to make sure you have been officially dropped by the appropriate university deadline. If you decide to drop after attending the first session, it is your responsibility to officially drop by the appropriate university deadline. Change of Schedule forms and drops can be handled in the Art Center office. Call 513/529-7395 for more information.