Humanities Program

Program Manager: Alfred Gene Romero
Phone: (505) 287-6668
Email: agene@nmsu.edu
Office: Room 306 (McClure Hall)
Certificates & Degrees
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About the Program

The Humanities Program does not directly lead to a degree or certificate of completion; however, the subject matter within it can prove vital and essential to other degrees. Philosophy, History, Music, the Arts, and unique skillsets such as jewelry making are all inclusions under the program's umbrella. 
Metal Art Paintings Drawings

ARTS 1810 G01 3 JEWELRY & SMALL METAL CONSTONSTRUCTION I       3 - Credits

ARTS 1630 G01 3 PAINTING I   - 3- Credits

ARTS 1610 G01 DRAWING I    -  3 credits
Metallic bracelet Painted Canvas of Southwestern Mountains Drawing of the patio at NMSU Grant's Martinez Hall

This course introduces the basic techniques, materials, and tools traditionally used in the creation of jewelry and/or small-scale sculptural objects. 

This course introduces the tradition of painting as a medium for artistic expression. Students will investigate materials, tools, techniques, history and concepts of painting. Emphasis is placed on developing descriptive and perceptual skills, color theory, and composition. May be repeated up to 3 credits.

This course introduces the basic principles, materials, and skills of observational drawing. Emphasis is placed on rendering a 3-D subject on a 2-D surface with visual accuracy. Other topics include historical and contemporary references as well as an investigation of linear perspective, line, value, shape, space & composition. May be repeated up to 3 credits

ARTS 2996 G01 3 JEWELRY & SMALL METAL CONSTRUCTION II       3 - Credits

ARTS 1630 G01 3 PAINTING I    3 - Credits

ARTS 1610 G01  DRAWING I    3 - Credits
Metallic necklace with pendant Painting of a luxurious vase and assorted flowers Drawing of sunflowers and a wilted tree

This course is a continuation of the basic techniques, materials, and tools traditionally used in the creation of jewelry and/or small-scale sculptural objects.

This course introduces the tradition of painting as a medium for artistic expression. Students will investigate materials, tools, techniques, history and concepts of painting. Emphasis is placed on developing descriptive and perceptual skills, color theory, and composition. May be repeated up to 3 credits.

This course introduces the basic principles, materials, and skills of observational drawing. Emphasis is placed on rendering a 3-D subject on a 2-D surface with visual accuracy. Other topics include historical and contemporary references as well as an investigation of linear perspective, line, value, shape, space & composition. May be repeated up to 3 credits