Art and Environmental Science

Climate change is a global phenomenon that effect various ecological and social systems. This course will examine the fundamental scientific principles and concepts that lead to climate change and provide a contextual reference as to its cause, impact, mitigation and management

This course is an introduction and foundation to the visual language of drawing.The course willexplore linear and contour drawing, value, and perspective with special emphasis on drawing forscience education.Observational drawing is emphasized in thiscourse.Students will learndifferent mediums of drawing, the vernacular of visual language, how to critique and analyzeartwork, as well as how to compose and execute a drawing. This course is to serve as a foundationfor visual critique and analysis, and for students to learn basic drawing exercises, styles, andmediums.

This is an intermediate course, which focuses on improving perceptual skills. This class exploresanatomy, composition,and expression of the human figure and architectural subjects.Observational drawing is emphasized in this course, along with a visit to 2-3 museums or sites todraw.

Methods and Theories of Art History is an intermediate Art History course that focuses onmethods and approaches to Art History. Students will explore methodologies employed by arthistorians to understand Art; Formalism, Iconography, Semiotics, Marxism, Feminism, Sexualities,Cultural Studies, and Postcolonial Theory. This course will cover a range of critical theories anddivergent perspectives and approached used in analysing Art. Students will participate indiscussion, critical reading and reflection as they learn to articulate their ideas, positions andvoices.

In this course, students are engages in intensive investigation of essential principles as form, line, space, colour, balance, and unity in two-dimensional design. Projects are assigned in sequenceleading to specific visual solutions. Various media are used.

The object of the internship is to provide professional experience that will help the student grow and develop artistically and professionally. A further objective is to give the student a chance towork effectively within an organization and allow the intern to show initiative, self-direction, andartistic and scientific skill in a ‘real world’ setting. Student interns will work in an art environment.Internships vary according to the individual student interests and art faculty recommendations

In this course students will learn about the intersections between Art and Ecology. Students will use combine foundational knowledge in the Arts and Sciences to create works of art which aredirected toward problem solving and bringing attention to environmental problems on a globaland local scale.

This is an intermediate course in art and ecology.Students will deepen their knowledge building on skills learnt in art and ecology I. In an effort to understand how to effectively use eco artstrategies to problem solve and bring attentionto environmental problems on a local and globalscale through the creation of artwork.

This is a beginner’s ceramics course, focused on developing technical hand-building skills through a series of creative projects. Hand-building techniques will include pinch, coil, slab, extruding, andmoulds. Throughout the semester students will create work using these techniques along withresearch and critiques of their own work as well as the work of other practicing artists. Technicaland aesthetic concepts of forming functional and expressive objects in clay using the hand processwill be explored.

Students will explore traditional and contemporary approaches to documentary photography through individual photography assignments, lectures, and readings. Students will be encouragedto photograph in unfamiliar environments with emphasis on ecologies ofAndros. Students willwork with DLSR, 35 mm cameras for the duration of this course. Students should have basiccompetency in use of 35mm DSLR cameras set on manual mode before taking this class

This is a basic painting course, which emphasizes observational painting, theory, and development ewfof pictorial ideas and skills. Students will use a variety of painting media, tools and materialstobuild foundational skills in painting. This course allows students to explore the conceptual,technical and aesthetic aspects of painting.

In this course students examine the relationship between materials, technique, and content in allaspects of painting. The elements of Painting I are further explored. Students will learn how toselect an effective and personal approach to using technique andthematic content to developpersonally meaningful paintings.

Survey of Bahamian and Caribbean Art is an Art History course that serves as an introduction to Caribbean art with a focus on Bahamian art. Students will explore art from the English-, Dutch-,French-and Spanish-speaking Caribbean from the 20thCentury to present. Students willparticipate in discussion, critical reading and reflection as they learn to articulate their ideas, positions and voices.

This course prepares students for thesis and final exhibition. Students will be introduced to a resources and organizational tools that enablesartists to develop their practice by building thenecessary management and technical skills to maintain a productive career in the Arts.Studentswill combine the skills covered in the program to create a body of work that focus on art andenvironment through function and context for an art exhibition.

In this course learn about the formal elements of art and design according to the principles of organization in three-dimensional composition. Various media, techniques and equipment areintroduced.

Ecology describes the flow of energy, cycling of bio-geochemical materials and succession of natural systems. It shows the interrelationship between biotic and abiotic environmental components and how ecosystems work. The importance of balance in an ecological system is paramount. This course will show how human activity can affect the delicate balance of an ecosystem.

This option is borne out of the relationship with the Department of Forestry. Its goal is to prepare students to address pressing natural resource, environmental and energy issues. Students are guided through active learning, preparing them to be leaders and stewards in sustainable forest management.

This course introduces students to a variety of analytical techniques and instruments utilized in environmental analysis. It is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences that help them put theory into practice and develop a better understanding of the process of science and the tools used by environmental scientists through experiential learning. Students will understand how to properly research, measure and evaluate both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Exercises will provide students with experiences that highlight key concepts in environmental science, foster critical thinking on environmental issues, and provide opportunities to truly utilize the Scientific Method. Laboratory time will include both bench work and field experiences.

Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects various ecological and social systems. This course will examine the fundamental scientific principles and concepts that lead to climate change and provide a contextual reference as to its cause, impact, mitigation and management.

Environmental science is the study of human interactions with ecological systems. This interrelationship raises important questions about human alterations of ecological systems. We will consider social, political and economic aspects of environmental science and how these components may or may not coincide with sustainable use of natural resources.

Healthy ecosystems rely on interactions between the living portions of the environment and its non-living components. However, anthropogenic activities can cause significant disturbance resulting from the accidental or deliberate introduction of pollutants into the environment. These disturbances can cause significant alterations in the interactions between the various components that make up the ecosystem. The main focus would be on the effects of these pollutants and how they can be assessed using physicochemical and biological endpoints.

This course will facilitate the basic understanding of the processes that affect physical and human environments. It will contribute to the awareness and understanding of location on a local, regional and global scale while encouraging the use and analysis of geographical data and information. Through field and case studies students will have the opportunity to observe, experience, and appreciate the intricate inter-dependence and inter-relationships that comprise the human and natural systems.