Art    101

3 (crs.)

Elements of Studio Art (XC)

This course is designed to give non-Art majors experiences in a variety of 2D and 3D Studio Art Media and techniques in an effort to expand their knowledge, appreciation and understanding of Art and Design within the context of the Liberal Arts. Special course fees may apply. (For non-Art majors and minors only.)

Art    101Q1

3 (crs.)

Elements of Studio Art (XC)

This course is designed to give non-Art Majors experiences in a variety of 2D and 3D Studio Art Media and techniques in an effort to expand their knowledge, appreciation and understanding of Art and Design within the context of the Liberal Arts. Special courses fees may apply. (For non-Art Majors and Minors only.)

Art    102Q1

3 (crs.)

Drawing 1: Ethnic Studies (ES)(XC)

Beginning studio course in drawing for Art majors and minors. Emphasis on developing basic skills, and creative expression through visual exploration and problem solving. Special course fees may apply.

Art    105

3 (crs.)

Understanding the Arts (XC)

Providing students with an education that increases their understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. (Not applicable to Art major or minor.)

Art    106Q1

3 (crs.)

Visual Communication Fundamentals (XC)(ES)

Investigation into the use of the universal language of visual communication.

Art    111

3 (crs.)

Drawing I (XC)

Drawing I is an introductory Art studio explore course examining the discipline of drawing with an emphasis on developing Visual Literacy, Creative Expression, and basic drawing skills through visual exploration and problem solving. Special course fees may apply.

Art    112

3 (crs.)

2-Dimensional Design and Color (XC)

2-Dimensional Design and Color is an introductory Art studio explore course examining elements and principles of 2-Dimensional Design with an emphasis on developing Visual Literacy, Creative Expression, and design skills through visual exploration and problem solving. Beginning problems in color theory will be introduced. Special course fees may apply.

Art    114

3 (crs.)

3-Dimensional Design (XC)

3-Dimensional Design is an introductory Art studio explore course examining elements and principles of 3-Dimensional Design with an emphasis on developing Visual Literacy, Creative Expression, and design skills through visual exploration and problem solving. Special course fees may apply.

Art    115

3 (crs.)

Honors: Understanding the Arts (XC)

This course provides students with exposure to the visual arts across cultures so that they acquire the critical skills for understanding and appreciating art in historical terms and contemporary practice. Prerequisites: Enrolled in good standing with The Honors College, prior or concurrent enrollment in HNRS 175Q.

Art    116

3 (crs.)

What is Art For? (XC)

Whether you are an artist or not, art has played a crucial role in your past learning and development. Through reading, writing, looking, listening, and reflective creating, What is Art For? Will explore the ways in which all of us have used and could continue to use visual art as a method of symbolization, a necessary element in developing literacy and a way to learn about and connect with our society. It will address, in detail, visual language development in children and provide visual learning strategies for you to apply to your continued intellectual development. Special course fees may apply.

Art    120Q2

3 (crs.)

Arts and Leadership (XC)(GC)

This course focuses on the interconnection of arts and leadership by examining artistic creations from diverse cultures and creating artistic expression for personal strengths and leadership qualities. In this course, students will increase positive attitudes and ethical reasoning toward cultural diversity through learning in the arts, build knowledge about the connection between cultures and leadership, and develop artistic and conceptual skills that can be applied to their actions in their campus life and early careers. The goal of this course is to expand students’ diverse ideas about world cultures and transform these understanding into effective leadership qualities through art.

Art    142

3 (crs.)

Introduction to Digital Art

An introductory and hands-on class with instruction of relevant computer applications to create a variety of contemporary visual assets for art and design. Special course fees may apply.

Art    150Q1

3 (crs.)

Urban Landscape, Social Cues, and Art (XC)

This course will examine ways that urban planning, informative and social visual cues such as signs (road signs, street signs, and signs for businesses etc.), and fine art intersect. With this intersection, ideas of civic knowledge, as they relate to urban spaces, will be explored and unpacked. Additionally, the perception of the experience of spaces along with the psychology of place will be examined and interpreted through artistic processes.

Art    161

3 (crs.)

Introduction to Photography

Introduction to photography, which includes building technical abilities, vocabulary and an understanding of the principles and history of traditional/contemporary B&W photography as an expressive art form. May include working in the darkroom and/or working with digital imaging programs and alternative photo processes.

Art    203

3 (crs.)

Concepts, Creations and Children (XC)

This course focuses on basic art concepts and materials that can be applied by anyone who is or will be working with children. By learning two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques and tool handling, students will be especially prepared to teach subsequent lessons of these in the following elementary education course ART 355. Special course fees may apply.

Art    204

3 (crs.)

Drawing II

Applying and exploring the elements and principles of art through drawing. Emphasis on drawing and composition. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112 and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    209

3 (crs.)

Art History Survey I (XC)(GC)

This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the Prehistoric Period through the late Middle Ages. In addition, students are introduced to the historiography and fundamental methodologies of the discipline through discussion and written assignments.

Art    210

3 (crs.)

Art History Survey II (XC)(GC)

This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the Renaissance through Contemporary art. In addition, students are introduced to the historiography and fundamental methodologies of the discipline through discussion and written assignments.

Art    220Q3

3 (crs.)

Arts and Sustainability (XC)

This course emphasizes the concept and application of sustainability in and through the arts. Students will explore conceptual and technical methods artists and arts educators use to sustain cultures, quality of life, social justice, traditions, beliefs locally and globally. Students will expand their understandings between arts and sustainability and apply these interdisciplinary awareness and strategies to transform growth personally and professionally in campus life and future career.

Art    224Q3

3 (crs.)

Conflict and Memorial (XC)(ES)

Students will examine art/memorials and reference that knowledge in Community Engagement projects as they expand their knowledge and understanding of the ways monuments and memorials function for individuals, groups, and communities.

Art    234

3 (crs.)

Beginning Figure Drawing

Drawing from the model with emphasis on figure composition; experimentation with a wide variety of drawing media. Special course fees may apply.

Art    236Q3

3 (crs.)

Experience Mapping (XC)

Using a variety of media, we will make maps and information graphics that address the concept of Sustainability by illustrating connections between people and place, nature and the built environment, meaning and experience. Rooted in studio art and design practice, this introductory-level course will explore the many ways creative spatial and visualization techniques can address the concept of Place. Developing a Sense of Place is a way of understanding and valuing the unique properties of your surroundings as well as your place in them. We will approach our Signature Question, How do people understand and create a more sustainable world? Through artmaking, reading, and discussion fortified with a significant amount of local exploration.

Art    238

3 (crs.)

Graphic Design I

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of graphic design. Form analysis, visual phenomena, structure and system will be taught. Specialized areas within the field of design will be introduced and discussed. Prerequisites: ART112 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    239

3 (crs.)

Typography I

Introduction to communication problem solving through the visual language media of typography. The fundamentals of typographic design are explored through the realization of both process orientated (experimental) and practical projects. Prerequisites: ART 112 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    241

3 (crs.)

Water Based Painting I

The principles and techniques of watercolor, gouache, and acrylic as mediums of expression. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    243

3 (crs.)

Women in the Arts: Encounters (XC)

Women in the Arts: Encounters is a team-taught interdisciplinary course which provides an overview of the significant contributions of women in the arts, while offering a critical look at individual achievements and at societal attitudes and limitations which have impacted the nature and direction of women’s artistic output. Students will gain hands-on experience through guided studio work in music, visual art and theater and the combination of these are forms via collaborative projects. Cross-listed: ART 243/MUSIC 243/THEATRE 243/WG STDS 243.

Art    245

3 (crs.)

Photography I

An introduction to the black and white wet darkroom. A hands-on experience of the fundamental processes of 35mm film cameras, developing film, and enlarging negatives. An exploration of the meaning of black and white photographs in contemporary society. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    252

3 (crs.)

Woodworking I

Design in wood and related materials. Understanding hand and machine tools in design. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    253

2 (crs.)

Foundations of Art Education

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Art Education; its unique historic, social, and philosophic underpinnings, current practice and trends and its place in the general curriculum. The course will prepare students to effectively apply Art Education theory to design appropriate art curriculum for all levels of instruction. Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in 1 credit of EDU 366. Special course fees may apply.

Art    256

2 (crs.)

Digital Methods for Art Ed

This course equips preservice art teachers with the expertise to harness digital tools for creative education. Emphasizing art creation, appreciation, and presentation, this course empowers preservice art teachers to design innovative digital art lessons that resonate with diverse learners. By its conclusion, preservice art teachers will be adept in digital art creations and ready to inspire student engagement in a digitally enriched art curriculum.

Art    259

3 (crs.)

Printmaking: Lithography, Serigraphy

Introduction to the materials, techniques, processes and aesthetics involved in printmaking with lithography and serigraphy methods; concepts for pictorial communication using print media. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    260

3 (crs.)

Printmaking: Intaglio Relief

Introduction to the materials, techniques, processes and aesthetics involved in printmaking with intaglio and relief methods such as etching and woodcut; concepts for pictorial communication using print media. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    263

3 (crs.)

Art Metal I

The execution and design of jewelry, casting processes and hand wrought work. Developing a sound philosophy and understanding of art metal and its place in the fine arts field. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    267

3 (crs.)

Sculpture I

The fundamentals of sculpture using the basic techniques of modeling, carving, and casting. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    271

3 (crs.)

Ceramics I

Creative experience in the ceramic field; conditioning and handling of clay and glazes; the construction of ware by various methods including glazing and firing. Prerequisite: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    275

3 (crs.)

Painting I

Materials and techniques of opaque painting media. Emphasis on problems of color and composition. Drawing or figure drawing recommended. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, and 114, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    285

3 (crs.)

Animation I

Introduction to foundational concepts and techniques that comprise video and animation. Particular emphasis on creating motion from 2D media, both digitally and physically created. Suitable for students interested in creating art, motion graphics, and visual effects for film TV, and games. Prerequisites: ART 111 or 102Q1, 112, 114 and 142 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    286

3 (crs.)

Digital Fabrication I

An introduction to tools and techniques for generating images and objects. Digital based visualization or virtual planning for execution of tangible outcomes. Prerequisites: ART 111 or Art 102Q1, 112, 114 and 142. Special course fees may apply.

Art    287

3 (crs.)

Responsive Objects I

Introduction to using sensors, microcontrollers, and electronic circuits to create artistic objects and experiences. Suitable for artists creating kinetic sculptures and drawing machines and designers creating functioning prototypes. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, 114 and 142 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    300

3 (crs.)

Art for People with Disabilities

This course provides a practicum experience in the use of art with the cognitively disabled. Readings in the field are required. Prerequisite: Open to Juniors and Seniors with instructor consent.

Art    304

3 (crs.)

Drawing III

Applying and exploring the materials and techniques of drawing as a medium of expression. Prerequisite: ART 204, 209 and 210 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    305

1 – 3 (crs.)

Special Topics in 2D Studio

An art course in 2D Studio on a topic not typically covered in the program’s curriculum. Each time it is offered, the topic will be announced in the class schedule. This course may be repeated with different content. Special course fees may apply.

Art    306

1 – 3 (crs.)

Special Topics in 3D Studio

An art course in 3D Studio on a topic not typically covered in the program’s curriculum. Each time it is offered, the topic will be announced in the class schedule. This course may be repeated with different content. Special course fees may apply.

Art    307

1 – 3 (crs.)

Special Topics in Art Education

An art course in Art Education on a topic not typically covered in the program’s curriculum. Each time it is offered, the topic will be announced in the class schedule. This course may be repeated with different content.  Special course fees may apply.

Art    308

1 – 3 (crs.)

Special Topics in Art History

An art course in Art History on a topic not typically covered in the program’s curriculum. Each time it is offered, the topic will be announced in the class schedule. This course may be repeated with different content. Special course fees may apply.

Art    309

1 – 3 (crs.)

Graphic Design Special Topics

A course in Graphic Design on a topic not typically covered in the program’s curriculum. Each time it is offered, the topic will be announced in the class schedule. This course may be repeated with different content. Special course fees may apply.

Art    310

3 (crs.)

Art History, Ancient Art

Topics in ancient painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent. 310/510

Art    311

3 (crs.)

Art History, Medieval Art (GS)

Topics in medieval painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent. 311/511

Art    312

3 (crs.)

Gothic Art and Architecture (GS)

This course covers the great age of cathedral building in France and the subsequent dissemination of French art and architectural styles to England, the Holy Roman Empire, and Italy, during a period roughly spanning the 12th to the mid-15th centuries. In addition to an examination of architecture, topics include the painting, stained glass, sculpture, and liturgical objects associated with the cathedrals. Illustrated manuscripts, tapestries and other luxury items will be studied in the context of court styles and chivalry. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent.

Art    313

3 (crs.)

Art History: Italian Renaissance Art (GS)

Selected topics in Italian Renaissance painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent. 313/513

Art    314

3 (crs.)

Northern Renaissance Art (GS)

This course will explore art and culture in Northern Europe (primarily the Netherlands and Germany) between 1300 and 1700.  While concentrating on the visual arts (primarily painting, sculpture and the graphic arts), the course will also include a broader investigation of the arts of the Renaissance in the relation to contemporary, literature, politics, religion, society and patronage.  The course will closely examine the works of the great artists of the Renaissance period in the North-Jan van Eyck, Hieronymus Bosch, Albrecht Durer, Hans Holbein the Younger and Pieter Bruegel the elder and their contemporaries-in the context of their lives and environment. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent. 314/514

Art    315

3 (crs.)

Baroque Art and Architecture (GS)

Selected topics in art history of the 17th century in Italy, Spain, and France. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent. 315/515

Art    316

3 (crs.)

Dutch and Flemish Art (GS)

Selected topics on art and visual culture in Flanders and the Dutch Republic from the late sixteenth through the seventeenth century. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent.

Art    317

3 (crs.)

Art History, Art of India, China, and Japan

Historical development of the indigenous and religious arts of India, China and Japan. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent. 317/517

Art    318

3 (crs.)

Sub-Saharan African Art (GS)

This course will introduce students to the diverse range of religions, social systems, and artistic practices that are a reflection of different cultures throughout Sub-Saharan Africa (including East, Central, West, and South Africa from ancient to today). In this class students will address certain controversial ideas such as the concept of “the primitive;” the narrow definitions of the category “history;” the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, and the African diaspora. Students will contextualize static images found in texts and in museum displays to better understand socio-politics, spirituality, and ritual life of select African cultures. In lectures, discussions, readings, and through research students will discover that Sub-Saharan African art is based on a rich history, is continuously developing, and has a global reach in the contemporary art world. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent.

Art    319

3 (crs.)

History of Prints and Printmaking (GS)

Selected topics in the history of prints, printmaking, and related art and technology. Prerequisite: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent.

Art    320

3 (crs.)

Art History, European Art, Nineteenth Century

Selected topics in 19th Century painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent. 320/520

Art    321

3 (crs.)

Art History, Modern

Selected topics in modern painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts. Prerequisites: ART 209 and Art 210 or instructor consent. 321/521

Art    322

3 (crs.)

Art History, Contemporary

Selected topics in contemporary painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply. 322/522

Art    323

3 (crs.)

Art History, American Art

Selected topics in American painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or Junior standing or instructor consent. 323/523

Art    324

3 (crs.)

History of Photography

A survey of the development of photography in the Western world, exploring movements, ideas, concepts and key figures within a social historical context. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent.

Art    325

3 (crs.)

Greek and Roman Art and Architecture (GS)

Students will examine the style, meaning and function of painting, ceramics, sculpture, and architecture from the emergence of the Greek city-state, or polis, in the eighth century BC, to the rise of Christianity in Rome under Emperor Constantine in the fourth century AD. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or Junior standing or instructor consent.

Art    327

3 (crs.)

Museum Studies

This course introduces students to the standard practices and methods of the museum and art gallery profession: planning, promotion, and publicity; development of educational materials and programs; exhibition design and installation; proper handling and treatment of works of art and historical artifacts. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 327/ART 327. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent.

Art    330

3 (crs.)

Exhibition Design

Theory and practice in the design and execution of art exhibitions. Prerequisite: Open to Art majors or others with instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    334

3 (crs.)

Figure Drawing II

Development of student’s personal expression in drawing, using the human figure as a subject. Prerequisites: ART 111, 112, 114 and 234 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    336

3 (crs.)

Image Use in Graphic Design

Develop visual skills using photographic, digital, and other image-making techniques for graphic design solutions. Course projects will encourage students to creatively explore the use of original imagery in Graphic Design layout. Course activities will include lectures, demonstrations, discussions, readings, applied projects, and class critiques. Prerequisite: ART 102Q1 or 111 or instructor consent.  Special course fees may apply.

Art    338

3 (crs.)

Graphic Design II

Students continue to develop an understanding of the conceptual, technical and theoretical issues related to design through the completion of assignments, discussions and critiques.  Prerequisite: ART 238 and 239 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    341

3 (crs.)

Water Based Painting II

Further problems of composition and color in water based painting including watercolor, gouache, and acrylic to develop skill and personal expression.  Prerequisite: ART 209, 210 and 241 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    342

3 (crs.)

Typography II

This course will explore typographic issues within graphic design in detail. Assignments, discussions and lectures will promote the comprehensive study and application of typographic history, practice and theory including the use of typography in the digital contexts. Prerequisites: ART 238 and 239 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    345

3 (crs.)

Photography II

An introduction to digital cameras and the digital print making process. The fundamentals of the camera, lighting, color, and printing are covered in a hands-on class. An exploration of the contemporary meanings of photographs in society. Prerequisite: ART 209, 210 and 245 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    352

3 (crs.)

Woodworking II

Advanced use of power tools and materials and innovative methods of design. Prerequisite: ART 209, 210 and 252 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    354

3 (crs.)

Art Education Elementary Methods

Planning art experiences to meet the needs of elementary students while serving as an art teacher. Curriculum design and sequential development of K-9 art programs. The creation of art products and plans appropriate to grades K-9. Prerequisites: EDU 201, 235 and ED FOUND 380, ART 253 and Admission I. Concurrent enrollment in 1 credit of EDU 366 required. Open only to School of Education and Human Services Art Education students. Special course fees may apply.

Art    355

2 – 3 (crs.)

Teaching of Art

Investigation into the role of art in human development and learning. This course is focused on integrating visual art across the elementary and middle school curriculum as a tool for learning, assessment, and meeting the needs of diverse learners. Prerequisite: ART 116 or 203 and admission to SOEHS. Special course fees may apply.

Art    356

3 (crs.)

Middle School and Secondary Art Education Methods

Philosophy and trends in art education. Planning art units to meet the needs of middle school and secondary students. Observation and experiences in basic types of teaching methods. Prerequisites: EDU 201, 235 and ED FOUND 380, ART 253 and Admission I. Concurrent enrollment in 1 credit of EDU 366 required. Open only to School of Education and Human Services Art Education students. Special course fees may apply.

Art    359

3 (crs.)

Intermediate Printmaking: Lithography, Serigraphy

Intermediate level instruction in lithography and serigraphy methods; continued exploration of pictorial communication using print media. Prerequisites: ART 142, 209, 210 and 259 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    360

3 (crs.)

Intermediate Printmaking: Intaglio, Relief

Intermediate level instruction in intaglio and relief methods: continued exploration of pictorial communication using print media. Prerequisites: ART 142, 209, 210 and 260 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    363

3 (crs.)

Art Metal II

The student works in metals and materials of choice. The assigned problems should carry through varied influences stemming from the basic experience in Art Metal I. Prerequisite: ART 209, 210 and 263 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    367

3 (crs.)

Sculpture II

Further work stressing the problem of sculptural form and craftsmanship. Prerequisite: ART 209, 210 and 267 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    371

3 (crs.)

Ceramics II

Continuation of Art 271. Mixing of glazes and using the potter’s wheel. Prerequisites: ART 209, 210 and 271 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    375

3 (crs.)

Painting II

Advanced problems in color and composition to develop individual expression in oil or acrylic painting. Prerequisites: ART 209, 210 and 275 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    385

3 (crs.)

Animation II

Building on the principles of motion established in Art 285, this course continues the exploration of moving images as an expressive medium. Art 385 focuses on using 3D animation techniques including modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, and rendering. Prerequisite: ART 285. Special course fees may apply.

Art    386

3 (crs.)

Digital Fabrication II

Building on the foundation of Art 286, Digital Fabrication II develops a student’s understanding of creative uses for CAM/CAD, CNC, and dimensional printing with an increased emphasis on critical exploration of form, and digital technology. Prerequisite: ART 286. Special course fees may apply.

Art    387

3 (crs.)

Responsive Objects II

Continuing study of producing interactive art objects, models, and prototypes using electronics. Introduces students to more sophisticated and complex systems as well as methods of designing and fabricating custom circuit boards. Prerequisite: ART 287. Special course fees may apply.

Art    390

2 (crs.)

Developmental Art for Infants and Toddlers

This course is designed to give the early childhood special education teacher candidate an opportunity to learn about and experience the role of visual art in the development of infants and toddlers. Focus will be placed on markmaking as an essential pre-literacy skill-building stage. Prerequisite: Admission to SOEHS.

Art    391

2 (crs.)

Developmental Art for Preschool

This course is designed to give the early childhood special education teacher candidate an opportunity to learn about and experience the role of visual art in the development of pre-school children. The emphasis will be the child’s transition from the markmaking to the pre-schematic stage of visual language development. Students will learn to respond to the particular needs that accompany this stage.

Art    392

2 (crs.)

Developmental Art for Primary Grades

This course is designed to give the early childhood special education teacher candidate an opportunity to learn about children’s continued use of visual art to process their encounters with the world. Candidates will be empowered to use visual art with children across the curriculum.

Art    404

3 (crs.)

Advanced Problems in Drawing

Emphasis either on drawing as an independent medium for expression or as a mode of exploring formal problems common to another visual medium.  This course may be repeated for credit as needed.  Prerequisite: ART 304. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply. 404/604

Art    434

3 (crs.)

Figure Drawing III

Continuation of students’ personal expression, using the human figure as the subject. Composition, form and thematic content are emphasized. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisites: ART 209, 210 and 334 or instructor consent. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. 434/634. Special course fees may apply.

Art    436

3 (crs.)

Image Use in Graphic Design II

Continued investigation into various image-making techniques for graphic design solutions. Advanced projects will encourage students to creatively explore the use of original imagery in Graphic Design layout. Course activities will include lectures, demonstrations, discussions, readings, applied projects, and class critiques. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisite: ART 336 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    437

3 (crs.)

Visual Identity and Branding

This course deals with overall planning, strategy and preparation of a variety of visual components required to create a visual identity and branding project for an organization or business. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisite: ART 338 and ART 111 or 102Q1, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    438

3 (crs.)

Graphic Design III

This course will be devoted to enhance and strengthen a student’s body of work.  More complex projects will be given and students will be encouraged to create a more personal and unique body of work. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisite: ART 338. Special course fees may apply.

Art    439

3 (crs.)

Package Design

Students will learn more about 3-dimensional aspect of graphic design through brand identity projects and simple package design projects. Prerequisite: ART 114 and 338. Special course fees may apply.

Art    441

3 (crs.)

Water Based Painting III

Emphasis on the development of the student’s personal style and expression in the mediums of watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paint. Prerequisite: ART 341. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. 441/641. Special course fees may apply.

Art    442

3 (crs.)

Graphic Design Portfolio

This advanced-level design course should be taken concurrently with Art 490, Senior Exhibition, during a student’s final semester.  Students will rework existing classroom projects and develop their portfolios to a level that reflects satisfactory competence for an entry level position in the design field. Prerequisite: ART 438. Special course fees may apply.

Art    444

3 (crs.)

Interactive Graphic Design

Study of current techniques for the creation of visual works of graphic design that can be modified and/or guided by the viewer. The course comprises hands-on exercises and lectures on background concepts. Prerequisite: ART 338 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    445

3 (crs.)

Photography III

An extended photographic project with critiques and investigation of photographic literature.  This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisite: ART 345. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply. 445/645.

Art    446

1 – 3 (crs.)

Independent Study

See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review.

Art    449

0 (crs.)

Humanities Certificate Reflection

This capstone course is supervised by an advisor in Art for students completing a Humanities Certificate. The outcome will be a paper or e-presentation reflecting on the interconnectedness of learning in various humanities disciplines and articulating personal perspectives on advanced humanities coursework. Prerequisites: Completion of at least three eligible courses from four of the five Humanities disciplines.

Art    452

3 (crs.)

Advanced Woodworking

Independent work in depth.  This course may be repeated for credit as needed.  Prerequisite: ART 352. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply.

Art    456

1 – 3 (crs.)

Related Readings

See Related Readings under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review.

Art    459

3 (crs.)

Advanced Printmaking: Lithography, Serigraphy

Advanced study in lithography and/or serigraphy. Students will pursue individual creativity and technical competency in traditional and contemporary planographic printmaking methods. Emphasis on personal investigation. Prerequisite: ART 359. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply. 459/659.

Art    460

3 (crs.)

Advanced Printmaking: Intaglio, Relief

Advanced study in intaglio and/or relief. Students will pursue individual creativity and technical competency in traditional and contemporary intaglio and/or relief printmaking methods. Emphasis on personal investigation. Prerequisite: ART 360. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply. 460/660

Art    461

3 (crs.)

Advanced Printmaking Workshop

To seek the creative potential inherent in traditional and contemporary printmaking; develop a creative process through application and conceptual development of imagery in fine print media. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisites: ART 459 or ART 460. Special course fees may apply. 461/661.

Art    463

3 (crs.)

Art Metal III

Experience in raising and forming of metal through the metal smithing techniques. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisite: ART 363. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply. 463/663.

Art    467

3 (crs.)

Sculpture III

Continued concern with design and craftsmanship. More individual direction will be sought. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisite: ART 367. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply. 467/667.

Art    471

3 (crs.)

Ceramics III

Fostering an individual approach to form and developing a personal philosophy of the total ceramic process, especially in the area of glaze chemistry. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisite: ART 371. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply. 471/671

Art    474

3 – 6 (crs.)

Honors Thesis

The Honors Thesis is one of two options offered to Honors students to meet the senior capstone requirement of The Honors College. Students who choose the thesis engage in research as an independent study over two semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) with the support of a faculty advisor. They decide on a topic in their major or minor, address recent scholarship, develop a prospectus, and produce substantial work (e.g., a written thesis, scientific experiment or research project, or creative arts exhibit or production). At the end of the term in which the capstone is completed, students give presentations at the Honors Thesis Symposia. Credits are applied to the respective program. Prerequisites: In good standing with The Honors College, prior enrollment in HNRS 175Q and HNRS 275Q, and senior status.

Art    475

3 (crs.)

Painting III

Establishing a personal style with increased emphasis on thematic content and portfolio development. Oil or acrylic media. This course may be repeated for credit as needed. Prerequisite: ART 375. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply. 475/675

Art    481

1 – 3 (crs.)

Art Seminar

Problems in art devised to meet the needs of the individual student in art education, design or studio fine art, that are outside the scope of our regular course. Open to art majors only. Prerequisite: Minimum 90 credits earned. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Special course fees may apply.

Art    482

1 – 3 (crs.)

Art History Seminar

A seminar with variable credits for the purpose of developing new topics within the scope of art history. Topics to be determined by instructor.  Repeatable as needed.  Prerequisites: Two 300 level Art History courses or instructor consent.

Art    483

3 (crs.)

Professional Practices for the Studio Area

Professional Practices for the Studio Area. Topics discussed will include development of a portfolio, photographing artwork, preparation of exhibition proposals, writing an artist statement, resume, preparing for senior exhibition, preparing for a career as a professional artist. Other topics that may be covered: Artist Residencies and workshops; public and private commission opportunities; commercial and non-commercial gallery spaces, art centers and museums; the role of media; the value of graduate education; the state-of-the-art market; and non-profit and for-profit arts organizations. Guest speakers may include independent practicing studio artists, gallery and museum professionals etc. The course will provide a practical overview of the working lives of practicing artists. Being a successful visual artist requires identifying goals and awareness of the many paths one can take to achieve those goals. Prerequisites: Art 111 or 102Q1, 112, 114, 209 and 210. Special course fees may apply.

Art    484

3 (crs.)

Capstone Seminar

Designed as a culminating or “capstone” learning experience, this course will have an art historical focus topic selected by the instructor.  The seminar will integrate concepts and ideas from previous art history courses and will also explore various historical approaches to and methodologies of the study of art history.  With the guidance of the instructor, the student will select a topic (related to the general topic of the seminar) for a research project, conduct the appropriate research and present the conclusions in oral and written format.  Prerequisites: A minimum of 60 credits earned.

Art    488

3 (crs.)

Advanced Digital Arts

Advanced art creation using animation, programming, and electronics. This course is structured around large, student-defined projects to build a polished portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 385, 386 or 387 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Art    490

1 (crs.)

Senior Exhibition

Theory and practice in the preparation, selection and design of student’s senior exhibition. Prerequisite: Open only to Senior Art majors. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Pass/Fail.

Art    491

3 (crs.)

Design Internship

Practical design studio work experience. Students will secure an appropriate position in the field of design. Some internships may be outside the university.  Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of program coordinator. Must have passed the Post-Foundation Portfolio Review. Pass/Fail.