Art, Architecture, and Design

ARCH 034: Digital Drawing and 3D Modeling
4 credits
In our increasingly visual world we often need to present ideas in realistic, expressive, and engaging ways. This introductory course presents the basics of digital drawing and rendering through the lens of architecture, but is intended for students of all disciplines interested in visual communication. This project-based course focuses on the essentials of AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit supplemented with V-Ray and Photoshop for rendering. $100.00 Additional Lab Fee. Department Permission Required.
Attribute/Distribution: HU
 
ART 001: Art and Architecture History: Ancient to Medieval
4 credits 
Survey of art and architecture around the globe, from the world's earliest artistic and architectural production through the 14th century. European, Middle Eastern, African, Asian and Central and South American works are covered. The course also serves as an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and methods of art and architectural history.
Attribute/Distribution: HU
 
ART 003: Two-Dimensional Design
4 credits 
This class will present the foundations necessary to understand, discuss and create in the two-dimensional visual world. Using variety of materials and techniques and digital media, students will explore the concepts of line, form, shape, value, texture, space and color. Required for all Architecture, Art, Art History and Design majors. $100 Course Fee. 
Attribute/Distribution: HU
 
ART 004: Three-Dimensional Design
4 credits 
An introduction to the basic elements and principles of design. involves use of various materials to solve 3D design problems in studio and computer lab. Problem solving in variety of materials for 3D design including assemblages, models, constructions, and conceptual forms. Required for all majors in department. $100 Course Fee. 
Attribute/Distribution: HU
 
ART 007: Digital Photography
4 credits 
Intensive work in photography as fine art using digital input and output. Lectures, demonstrations, critiques. $100 Course Fee. *Department Permission required. 
Attribute/Distribution: HU
 
ART 037: Survey of Printmaking
4 credits 
An introduction to the fundamentals of printmaking. Students will gain an understanding of the technical processes and the visual language of different printmaking techniques. Students examine historical approaches and context while exploring contemporary modes of expression. Students are encouraged to complete a drawing studio before taking this course. $100 Course Fee. Department Permission required. 
Attribute/Distribution: HU
 
ART/LAS 195: Latin American Art
4 credits
This course presents an overview of the origins and development of Latin American art since the independence period in the 19th century through the present. Understanding "Latin" American as a cultural construct that goes from Mexico to Tierra de Fuego and includes the Caribbean and Latinx cultures of the United States, this course examines key art movements and discourses across the region vis-a-vis important historical and political events. Includes activities at the Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) and museum visits. Course is an approved elective for the Art History Major and AAD Minors in Art, Arch history, Museum studies. Course is an approved elective for major and minor programs in LALS.
Attribute/Distribution: HU
 
DES/THTR 072: Textile Design I
4 credits
Textile printing has brought about revolutionary changes in textile design. Textile Design utilizes digital photography, scanning, drawing and image editing software to create botanical and geometric patterns for textiles.
Attribute/Distribution: HU