Traditional Media

Painting: The painting studio is designed to accommodate acrylic, oil, and mixed media. Each student has their own dedicated easel, workspace, and painting storage rack.

Sculpture: Georgetown's sculpture lab is composed of three spaces dedicated to different media: wood, metal, and ceramics. Facilities include an outdoor sculpture materials yard; a full foundry with two furnaces; three kilns (car, top-loading, and Raku); MIG welders and related metal equipment, and woodshop equipment.

Major Requirements

A total of 36 hours (at least 12 of which must be numbered 300 or above) including:

• ART 216
• ART 217
• ART 414, 416 or 470
• 3 hours of elective
• 12 hours in foundations:
  • ART 115
  • ART 117
  • ART 118
  • ART 120
  • ART 234
• 9 hours in specialization:
  • ART 230 or ART 232
  • ART 330 or ART 332
  • ART 430 or ART 432

Minor Requirements

A total of 21 hours including:

• ART 216
• ART 217
• 9 hours in foundations:
  • ART 115
  • ART 117
  • ART 118
  • ART 120
  • ART 234
• 6 hours in specialization:
  • ART 230 or ART 232
  • ART 330 or ART 332
  • ART 430 or ART 432

Courses Offered

115. Drawing. Basic problems in drawing in various media such as pencil, pen, brush and charcoal and experimental techniques. Both representational and experimental approaches to drawing will be studied.

117. Design Basics and Color. Basic problems in composition, the elements of design, materials and design concepts. Special emphasis on color theory. This course is also an introduction to painting.

118. Introduction to Ceramics and Three Dimensional Design. This studio course addresses the fundamentals of art with an emphasis on three-dimensional concepts while exploring basic ceramic processes. In this course students will have the opportunity to thoroughly examine the formal elements of three-dimensional form through hands-on personal experience; observing the work of others in the studio environment; exploring a broad repertoire of media possibilities; and critical analysis of produced works.

120. Photography. Students will be given instruction in photography relative to their experience. Beginning students will be instructed in the operation of the camera, composition, developing, and printing. All students will receive help in developing a personal view and in improving techniques and composition.

230. Sculpture I. Concepts and design of sculpture with emphasis on personal development in any material selected by the student. Prerequisite: ART 118 or permission of instructor.

232. Painting I. ART 115 and 117 are recommended for art majors and minors before enrolling in this course. Beginning painting in which color and composition problems will be assigned. Different styles and techniques will be studied as well as one’s personal creative development. Prerequisite: ART 115 or 117 or permission of instructor.

300. Printmaking. This course introduces students to basic methods of traditional printmaking. Each student will complete individual assignments utilizing the major printmaking media, learn how to identify various types of paper, and learn how to mount and display their work. Students will become familiar with a number of fundamental print concepts such as editioning, registration, group problem solving, and collaboration. Prerequisite: ART 115 or 117

330. Sculpture II.  Further exploration of materials including metal casting materials, and techniques, leading to personal advancement in the use of ideas and style. Prerequisite: ART 230 or permission of instructor.

332. Painting II. A continuation of the exploration of composition and painting techniques moving toward a greater independence and personal development for the student. Prerequisite: ART 232 or permission of instructor.

370. Topics. The study of special topics in Art.

430. Advanced Sculpture. The student will provide a statement of goals to the instructor who will act in an advisory capacity. Independent thinking and technical development are emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 330 or permission of instructor.

432. Advanced Painting. The student will provide a statement of goals to the instructor who will act in an advisory capacity. Independent thinking and technical development are emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 332 or permission of instructor.

440. Independent Study. The student may select any studio area or art history or art education topic for research or development.

455. Senior Thesis. Each senior art major is required to develop and complete a body of work which is a culmination of the investigation and inquiry relevant to his/her study. This course will focus on work leading to the Senior Exhibition. A supporting paper, artist’s statement and professional documentation, and an oral defense are required. Prerequisite: Student must pass portfolio review before admission into class.

461. Internship in Visual Arts. Supervised professional experience in an ad agency, business, studio, gallery or institution as a means of preparing the student for a career goal or further studies in the visual arts.