The Department of Art at Bradley offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in studio art and art history. The department also coordinates cultural programs, exhibitions and lectures. Facilities are located in the Heuser Art Center and the Caterpillar Global Communications Center. Heuser Art Center is a 33,000 sq. ft. facility with fully-equipped studios for ceramics, painting, printmaking and photography and sculpture..

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The Caterpillar Global Communications Center houses multiple computer labs, video conference facilities, and the David Horowitz Auditorium, giving students access to the latest technology for creating and learning.

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Take a tour of the Art Department at Bradley University. See what makes Bradley one of the best education bargains in the nation and the Art Department at Bradley one of the best places to develop creatively. Call 309-677-2967 to schedule a tour of our facilities or to talk to someone in our department.

Painting

ART 209 Beginning Painting I
3 hrs.
Basic painting techniques with traditional and non-tradi-
tional media, i.e., oil, acrylic, collage, and mixed media with
emphasis on studio problems in composition, representa-
tion, design, color and concept. Prerequisites: Art 101, 102,
105, 106, 140, 142 or consent of Art Department chair.

ART 210 Beginning Painting II
3 hrs.
Development of techniques in traditional and non-traditional
painting media. Exploration and experimentation using
painting problems in still life, the human fi gure, abstraction,
landscape, and non-objective composition. Emphasis on criti-
cal analysis and aesthetic awareness. Prerequisites: ART 209 or
consent of Art Department chair.

ART 309 Intermediate Painting I
3-6 hrs.
Exploration of subject matter useful toward personal de-
velopment and artistic growth. Emphasis on the study of
painting media, critical analysis, aesthetic awareness, and
creative expression. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites: ART 210, 230, MM 113, or consent of Art De-
partment chair.

ART 310 Intermediate Painting II
3-6 hrs.
Independent work in painting emphasizing aesthetic re-
search and concentrated studio production. Emphasis on
the study of painting media, creative expression, critical
analysis, and aesthetic awareness. Repeatable up to 6 se-
mester hours. Prerequisites: ART 309 or consent of Art De-
partment chair.

ART 409 Advanced Painting I
3-6 hrs.
Thematic development of a body of work in painting with
special emphasis on the refi nement and exploration of per-
sonal concept and content. Repeatable up to 6 semester
hours. Prerequisites: ART 310 or consent of Art Department
chair.

ART 410 Advanced Painting II
3-6 hrs.
Special projects in painting which may include competi-
tions, exhibitions, installations, commissions, and portfolio
development. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours. Prerequi-
sites: ART 310 or consent of Art Department chair.

Art 670 Graduate Painting Studio
Graduate students only, 3-30 hrs.

Advanced painting in the medium and direction of the
student’s choice. Emphasis on creative development and
technical competence. 3-6 hours per semester.