Art
Central Wyoming College's Art program is designed to let the student develop a creative attitude toward presenting and interpreting art forms. Fundamentals are provided through the investigation of various concepts, projects, materials, and techniques in both the traditional and the contemporary. Course work is directed at providing knowledge, interest, and understanding of art as a primary form of visual communication. A student's program may be designed to reflect a specific interest or a general direction in art.
An Associate of Arts degree in Art is available for the student desiring a diverse background in college studies. This includes art courses for the transfer bound student seeking a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts at other institutions.
The Credential program allows a student to concentrate time and interest in art without taking outside area courses. The Two Dimensional Credential includes painting, drawing, photography, design, printmaking, and computer/video. The Three Dimensional Credential includes Sculpture and Ceramics. The Artist's Credential combines the Two and Three Dimensional Credentials, creating a broad area of medias studied. And, we have an exciting program in graphic design .
Student participation is encouraged within the art department. Twice a year the students have an opportunity to exhibit their artworks and to compete for award money. Students also sell their work at the annual Winter Art Fair. In addition, we schedule numerous workshops that allow the students to interact with national artists. Finally the Great Art Group, a student based organization, allows students interested in art to meet each other. They also do fund-raising so that yearly they can go on a field trip to national museums and galleries.
The gallery on campus shows national artists who create artwork in a variety of media. This space allows the student to see what artists locally, regionally and nationally are doing in their chosen media.
We offer art scholarships to students and actively recruit within the region to attract talented and dedicated students. Many of our students have gone on the impressive schools and jobs. If you are interested in learning more about our department, please contact us.
The Art program is designed to let the student develop a creative attitude toward presenting and interpreting valid art forms. Fundamentals are provided through the investigation of various concepts, projects, materials and techniques in both the traditional and contemporary art. Coursework is directed at providing knowledge, interest and the understanding of art as a primary form of visual communication.
A student's program may be designed to reflect a specific interest or direction in art. Through the credential option or the transfer program, a student in art may also carry some emphasis in other areas of study. Art coursework is intended to be applicable toward the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees at other institutions.
Associate of Arts Degree
| General Education Requirements | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 | ||
| Writing Level II (WR2) | 3 | ||
| U.S & Wyoming Constitution (POLS 1000) | 3 | ||
| ARTS | (In program) | ||
| DIV | 3 | ||
| HUM | 3 | ||
| LSCI | 4 | ||
| MATH | 3 | ||
| ORAL | 3 | ||
| PEAC | 1 | ||
| SOC | 3 | ||
| UNST | 1 | ||
| WELL | 1 | ||
| Program Requirements | |||
| ART | 1050 | Drawing I (ARTS) | 3 |
| ART | 1110 | Design: 2D | 3 |
| ART | 1120 | Design: 3D | 3 |
| ART | 1310 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART | 2141 | Professional Practice in the Arts (to be taken final spring semester) | 1 |
| Program Electives | |||
| Student must choose 12 credits from the following courses: | |||
| ART | 1060 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART | 1150 | Photography I (ARTS) | 3 |
| ART | 1160 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART | 1178 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART | 1350 | Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| ART | 1450 | Fibers I (ARTS) | 3 |
| ART | 1460 | Fibers II | 3 |
| ART | 2010 | Art History I* (HUM) | 3 |
| ART | 2020 | Art History II* (HUM) | 3 |
| ART | 2050 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART | 2076 | Illustration II | 3 |
| ART | 2090 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART | 2110 | Typography | 3 |
| ART | 2120 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART | 2130 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| ART | 2140 | Photography III | 3 |
| ART | 2145 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART | 2150 | Color Photography I | 3 |
| ART | 2210 | Painting I (ARTS) | 3 |
| ART | 2220 | Painting II | 3 |
| ART | 2230 | Painting III | 3 |
| ART | 2275 | Portrait and Figure Studio | 3 |
| ART | 2290 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART | 2320 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART | 2330 | Sculpture III | 3 |
| ART | 2345 | Art Metal Casting | 3 |
| ART | 2405 | Advanced Projects - 2D | 1-3 |
| ART | 2406 | Advanced Projects - 3D | 1-3 |
| ART | 2410 | Ceramics I (ARTS) | 3 |
| ART | 2420 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART | 2430 | Ceramics III | 3 |
| General Electives | 8 | ||
| Total | 64 | ||
* If course is taken it will fulfill the HUM Gen Ed requirement and an additional 3 credits must be taken to bring the total credits for graduation to 64.
Art Credentials
| Two-Dimensional Art Credential | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ART | 1050 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART | 1110 | Design: 2D | 3 |
| ART | 1120 | Design: 3D | 3 |
| ART | 1150 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART | 2141 | Professional Practice in the Arts (Enroll final Spring semester) | 1 |
| ART | 2210 | Painting I | 3 |
| Additional 2D Requirement* | 6 | ||
| Total | 22 | ||
* Choose additional 2D requirements from: ART-1060 (Drawing II), ART-1160 (Photography II), ART-1178 (Digital Imaging), ART-1450 (Fibers I), ART-1460 (Fibers II) ART-2050 (Life Drawing I), ART- 2076 (Illustration II), ART-2090 (Printmaking I), ART-2110 (Typography), ART 2120 (Graphic Design I), ART 2130 (Graphic Design II), ART-2140 (Photography III), ART-2145 (Digital Photography), ART-2150 (Color Photography), ART-2220 (Painting II), ART-2230 (Painting III), ART-2290 (Advanced Printmaking), ART-2405 (Advanced Projects - 2D).
| Three-Dimensional Art Credential | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ART | 1110 | Design: 2D | 3 |
| ART | 1120 | Design: 3D | 3 |
| ART | 1310 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART | 2410 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART | 2141 | Professional Practice in the Arts | 1 |
| (Enroll final Spring semester) Additional 3D Art Requirements* | 9 | ||
| Total | 22 | ||
* Choose additional 3D requirements from: ART-1350 (Metal Fabrication), ART-2320 (Sculpture II), ART-2330 (Sculpture III), ART-2345 (Metal Casting), ART-2406 (Advanced Projects 3D), ART-2420 (Ceramics II), ART 2430 (Ceramics III).
Artist Credential
To receive an Artist Credential, students must complete the requirements of both 2D and 3D; however, Professional Practice is only required once and one set of ART 1110 and 1120 is to be replaced by:
| Additional 2D or 3D courses* | 6 |
| Total | 43 |
* Choose additional 2D requirements from: ART-1060 (Drawing II), ART-1160 (Photography II), ART-1178 (Digital Imaging), ART-1450 (Fibers I), ART-1460 (Fibers II) ART-2050 (Life Drawing I), ART- 2076 (Illustration II), ART-2090 (Printmaking I), ART-2110 (Typography), ART 2120 (Graphic Design I), ART 2130 (Graphic Design II), ART-2140 (Photography III), ART-2145 (Digital Photography), ART-2150 (Color Photography), ART-2220 (Painting II), ART-2230 (Painting III), ART-2290 (Advanced Printmaking), ART-2405 (Advanced Projects - 2D). * Choose additional 3D requirements from: ART-1350 (Metal Fabrication), ART-2320 (Sculpture II), ART-2330 (Sculpture III), ART-2345 (Metal Casting), ART-2406 (Advanced Projects 3D), ART-2420 (Ceramics II), ART 2430 (Ceramics III).
Art Graphic Design
To receive a Credential, the student should take the required Program requirements. Students interested in Internet aspects should see Computer Networking Technology Web Development, AAS. Graphic Design Option.
Graphic Design Credential
| Program Requirements | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ART | 1050 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART | 1110 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART | 1178 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART | 2076 | Illustration II | 3 |
| ART | 2110 | Typography | 3 |
| ART | 2120 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART | 2130 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| ART | 2141 | Professional Practice in the Arts | 1 |
| ART | 2145 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART | 2470 | Graphic Design Practicum | 2 |
| Total | 27 | ||