ART 102 ART APPRECIATION. (3)
An introduction to visual art surveying the meanings, purposes, styles,
elements, and principles of art, along with the history of art and the
various media used to create works of art.
ART 103 DESIGN I. (3) 6 hrs. per
wk.
An introductory studio experience exploring the principles of two-dimensional
design and color theory.
ART 104 DESIGN II. (3) 6 hrs. per
wk.
An introductory studio experience exploring the principles of three-dimensional
design and the organization of space.
ART 105-106 DRAWING I, II. (3-3)
6 hrs. per wk. each semester.
An introductory studio experience designed to explore the fundamentals
of drawing and drawing-related media. Emphasis is placed on the use of
a variety of drawing tools and materials.
ART 195 COMPUTERS IN ART. (3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: ART 103, ART 105 or CA 300 or permission of
instructor.
A studio laboratory course where students learn
computer basics as they relate to the visual arts. Emphasis is on graphics
and web design programs. Computer lab access is required.
ART 205 FIGURE DRAWING I. (3) 6
hrs. per wk.
This course consists of working from the model in various media. Emphasis
is placed on developing draftsmanship and precision of observation, as
well as expressing a personal statement.
ART 206 DRAWING III. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: ART 106.
An advanced level course that encourages a more personalized development
in drawing techniques and modes of individual expression.
ART 211 ART HISTORY SURVEY I. (3)
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.
A survey covering the history of art from the first known art produced
by our prehistoric ancestors to the end of the medieval period. Emphasis
is on art of the western world, but non-western art is included, as well.
ART 212 ART HISTORY SURVEY II. (3)
Prerequisite: ART 102, sophomore standing.
A survey covering the history of art from the Renaissance to the modern
era. . Emphasis is on art of the western world, but non-western art is
included, as well. ART 211 is not a prerequisite. (Fulfills Fine Arts core
requirement.)
ART 220 FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY I. (3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: ART 103 or permission of instructor.
A foundation for fine arts photography techniques and how these techniques
relate to graphic design and fine arts. Emphasis will be placed on film
processing and printing techniques such as photograms and solarization.
Manual 35mm camera is needed for class.
ART 230 CLAY ARTS I. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk.
Studio experience in designing and creating three-dimensional pottery
and sculptural forms. Basic construction methods (including potter's wheel)
are introduced along with decorating and glazing techniques.
ART 236 FIBER ARTS I. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk.
An introductory studio experience exploring the fiber arts/weaving
media utilizing two and three-dimensional compositions.
ART 238 SCULPTURE I. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106.
A laboratory course in applied principles and practices in sculpture
and constructive design including experiences in carving, modeling, casting
and construction with a variety of materials.
ART 250 INTERIOR DESIGN I (INTRODUCTION TO
INTERIOR DESIGN). (3) 6 hrs. per wk.
Introduction to the artistic elements and styles utilized in developing
the functional enhancement and aesthetics of interior space, along with
standards important in basic drafting.
ART 251 INTERIOR DESIGN II (DESIGN AND FURNISHINGS).
(3) 6 hrs. per wk.
The introduction and resolution of basic interior design problems,
through involvement of color, space, materials, and furnishings. (Offered
odd years only.)
ART 260 ILLUSTRATION I. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106.
Black and white illustrations techniques found in magazines, books
and advertising will be emphasized.
ART 261 TYPOGRAPHY. (3) 6 hrs. per
week. Prerequisites: ART 104, ART 106, ART 195.
This course explores basic typographic design with an emphasis on type
and letterform as design elements. Topics covered will include: The evolution
of typography, anatomy of typography, syntax and communication, legibility,
typographic technology, and type styles.
ART 262 GRAPHIC DESIGN I. (3) 6
hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106, 195.
Basic typography design with an emphasis on type and letter form as
design elements. Print formats such as mechanicals. T-shirt design and
logo design will be introduced. Computer experience helpful.
ART 270 WATERCOLOR PAINTING I. (3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 103, 105.
Problems in a wide variety of transparent watercolor techniques.
ART 299 YEARBOOK PRODUCTION (1-3)
Participation in development, organization, and production of University
yearbook.
ART 301 ART AS A PROFESSION. (1)
Prerequisites: ART 211, ART 212
This course examines those issues that artists must be aware of, and
plan for, as they develop their career goals. An examination of those elements
needed to properly study and critique one’s own work is combined with a
detailed exploration of the steps needed to prepare for life after graduation.
ART 305 FIGURE DRAWING II. (3) 6
hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 205.
The course includes drawing from the model and study of anatomical
structure and musculature.
ART 311 TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART UP TO WORLD WAR
II. (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing.
The first of two survey courses covering modern western art and architecture.
It begins with the roots of modernism, and then examines in depth art from
Impressionism to Dadaism.
ART 312 TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART FROM WORLD WAR
II TO THE PRESENT. (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing.
The second of two survey courses covering modern western art and architecture.
It covers key art produced in Europe and the United States from Surrealism
to the present.
ART 320 FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY II.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 220.
An upper level studio experience which places more emphasis on technical
studies and experimental approaches in creating the photographic image.
ART 330 CLAY ARTS II. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 230.
Continuation of Art 230 with more emphasis on the development of individual
styles through concentrated studio work. Studies in ceramic history and
technology.
ART 334 METAL ARTS I. (3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106, or instructor permission. Principles and practice in metal crafts and jewelry including enameling. Assigned reading, illustrated lectures, and demonstrations.
ART 336 FIBER ARTS II. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 236.
A continued study of the fiber arts/weaving media with emphasis on
the complexity of imagery and skill of technique.
ART 338 SCULPTURE II. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 238.
An advanced studio experience designed to further explore sculpture
media.
ART 340 ART EDUCATION: MATERIALS AND METHODS
IN TEACHING ART. (3)
The object of this course is an education experience in art and the
teaching of art at the elementary and secondary levels. Techniques in various
art media and stages of creative development are studied in relation to
different age levels.
ART 350 INTERIOR DESIGN III (AUTOCAD).
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 250 and ART 251.
Analysis and solution of residential interiors of moderate complexity.
Introduction of AUTOCAD computer software. Research, discussion, and drawings.
ART 351 INTERIOR DESIGN IV (RESIDENTIAL).
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 350.
Analysis and solution of residential interiors of increasing complexity
using AUTOCAD. Research, discussion, and drawings in full board preparation.
ART 355 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN.
(3) Prerequisite: Junior standing.
A study of the influences of social, economic, and political factors
on interior design, including English and American periods, miscellaneous
styles and contemporary interiors. (Offered odd years only.)
ART 357 ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS.
(3) Prerequisite: Art 250.
Building design, construction and materials as related to Interior
Design. (Offered even years only.)
ART 360 ILLUSTRATION II. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 260.
Advanced illustration techniques, including the use of color.
ART 361 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN.
(3) Prerequisites: ART 211, ART 212.
This course examines Graphic Design history as a parallel development
to Fine Arts that emerges in the 1920's as a movement both distinct from
Fine Art as an art form in itself. The course will touch on important periods,
events and people in Graphic Design history, but will focus on the 20th
century and its contribution to the field.
ART 362 GRAPHIC DESIGN II. (3) 6
hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 262.
Brochure layout, poster design, letterhead, envelope and business card
layout, resume composition, design and layout and portfolio presentation
will be stressed.
ART 365 CALLIGRAPHY AND LETTERING DESIGN I.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk.
A studio course designed to acquaint the student with a number of historic
letter styles and to develop a proficiency in using them in contemporary
ways for personal pleasure and commercial purposes. Special attention is
given to layout and design problems.
ART 370 WATERCOLOR PAINTING II. (3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 270.
An advanced studio experience designed to further explore watercolor
media.
ART 375 ACRYLIC PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA I.
(3)
6 hrs per week. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106.
Painting with acrylics on various surfaces and with various mixed media.
ART 377 OIL PAINTING I. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104 and 106.
An introduction to oil painting techniques and styles. Problems in
color and experimentation with impasto and glazing.
ART 380 PRINTMAKING/SERIGRAPHY I.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106.
An introductory studio experience exploring the techniques of the screen
print media to produce a professional edition of work.
ART 381 PRINTMAKING/INTAGLIO AND EMBOSSMENT
I. (3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106.
An introductory studio experience exploring the techniques of the intaglio
print media to produce a professional edition of work.
ART 382 PRINTMAKING/RELIEF PRINTING I.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106.
An introductory studio experience exploring the techniques of the relief
print media to produce a professional edition of work.
ART 383 PRINTMAKING/LITHOGRAPHY I.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 104, 106.
An introductory studio experience exploring the techniques of the lithography
print media to produce a professional edition of work.
ART 384 PRINTMAKING/COLLAGRAPH I.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisites: Art 104, 106.
An introductory studio experience exploring the techniques of the collagraph
print media to produce a professional edition of work.
ART 405 FIGURE DRAWING III. (3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisites: Art 305. Can be repeated for a maximum of
12 hours.
A studio course where the student develops a significant portfolio
of drawings. Media used, number of drawings completed, and time involved
in developing images may vary, but all work should represent thoughtful,
personal statements. A more intensive study of master draughtsman
is expected. A sketchbook must also be maintained. The student
may be requested to leave one or two examples for the University permanent
collection. Students repeating this course are expected to build on previous
knowledge and expertise. For those students, the methods of working
and the number and complexity of the figure drawings produced are determined
through consultation with the instructor (based on the student's current
skill level).
ART 410 AMERICAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE.
(3) Prerequisite junior standing.
A survey of American architecture, painting and sculpture from Colonial
times to the present.
ART 420 FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY III.
(3) Prerequisite: ART 320. Can be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
Advanced level expectations in developing unique photographic images.
Students repeating this course are expected to build on previous knowledge
and expertise. For those students, the methods of working and the
number and complexity of the photographs produced are determined through
consultation with the instructor (based on the student's current skill
level).
ART 430 CLAY ARTS III. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 330. Can be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
Advanced level expectations from students working on individually set
goals. Continued emphasis in studying ceramic history, contemporary
trends, and ceramic technology. Students repeating this course are expected
to build on previous knowledge and expertise. For those students,
the methods of working and the number and complexity of clay artworks produced
are determined through consultation with the instructor (based on the student's
current skill level).
ART 434 METAL ARTS II. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 334. Can be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
An advanced studio experience that explores advanced techniques in
jewelry making and metal fabrication. Enameling, acid etching, stone
setting, and advanced waxing will be explored in this hands-on course.
Approximately 6-10 projects will be executed after research and design
development. Students repeating this course are expected to build on previous
knowledge and expertise. For those students, the methods of working
and the number and complexity of the jewelry and metal artworks produced
are determined through consultation with the instructor (based on the student's
current skill level).
ART 436 FIBER ARTS III. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 336. Can be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
An advanced studio experience designed to further explore the fiber
art/weaving media. Students repeating this course are expected to build
on previous knowledge and expertise. For those students, the methods
of working and the number and complexity of the fiber artworks produced
are determined through consultation with the instructor (based on the student's
current skill level).
ART 438 SCULPTURE III. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: Art 338. Can be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
An advanced studio experience in which students are expected to display
advanced knowledge and expertise in one or more sculpture media. Students
repeating this course are expected to build on previous knowledge and expertise.
For those students, the methods of working and the number and complexity
of sculptures produced are determined through consultation with the instructor
(based on the student's current skill level).
ART 450 INTERIOR DESIGN V (COMMERCIAL).
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 351. Can be repeated for a maximum
of 12 hours.
Analysis and solution of commercial interiors of moderate complexity.
Research, discussion, drawings, models.
ART 451 INTERIOR DESIGN VI (ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
DESIGN). (3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 450.
Analysis and solution of residential and commercial interiors of advanced
complexity. Research, discussion, drawings, models.
ART 452 INTERNSHIP. (3) Prerequisite:
Admission to major, advanced standing. Can be repeated for a maximum of
12 hours at different locations.)
Student-planned work experience related to their major area of study.
ART 459 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. (3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
An introduction to business principles and practices as related to
interior design. (Offered even years only.)
ART 462 GRAPHIC DESIGN III. (3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 362. Can be repeated for a maximum of
12 hours.
An emphasis will be placed on production mechanicals, storyboards,
packaging design, direct-mail design and corporate image design. Students
repeating this course are expected to build on previous knowledge and expertise.
For those students, the methods of working and the number and complexity
of designs produced are determined through consultation with the instructor
(based on the student's current skill level).
ART 469 CALLIGRAPHY AND LETTERING DESIGN II.
(3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 365. Can be repeated for a maximum of
12 hours.
A studio course where the student, familiar with basic italic and at
least two other hands, will study two alphabets of their choosing for the
development of at least four finished examples. The instructor may
retain one example. Students repeating this course are expected to build
on previous knowledge and expertise. For those students, the methods
of working and the number and complexity of calligraphy artworks produced
are determined through consultation with the instructor (based on the student's
current skill level).
ART 475 ACRYLIC PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA II.
(3) 6 hrs. per week. Prerequisite: ART 375.
A studio course where the student extends her/his study of acrylics
in more personally expressive and a more singularly focused direction.
The number of works completed will vary with the scale, complexity and
other particulars of the individual students work as proposed. The
student may be requested to leave one example for the University's permanent
collection.
ART 477 OIL PAINTING II. (3) 6 hrs.
per wk. Prerequisite: ART 377.
A studio course where the student extends her/his study of oil in a
more personal and singular direction. Different handling of media
will be selected with the advice of the instructor. A portfolio of
work will be completed, with number, scale, complexity and color manipulation
to be worked out individually. The student may be requested to leave
one example for the University's permanent collection.
ART 479 ADVANCED PAINTING. (3) 6
hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 475 or 477 or permission of instructor.
Can be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
Advanced problems in painting. Emphasis on direction and cohesion in
body of work. Students repeating this course are expected to build on previous
knowledge and expertise. For those students, the methods of working
and the number and complexity of the paintings produced are determined
through consultation with the instructor (based on the student's current
skill level).
ART 480 PRINTMAKING/SERIGRAPHY II.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: ART 380.
A continued study of the screen print media with emphasis on the complexity
of imagery and the consistency of the edition.
ART 481 PRINTMAKING/INTAGLIO AND EMBOSSMENT
II. (3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 381.
A continued study of the intaglio print media with emphasis on the
complexity of imagery and the consistency of the edition.
ART 482 PRINTMAKING/RELIEF PRINTING II.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: ART 382.
A continued study of the relief print media with emphasis on the complexity
of imagery and the consistency of the edition.
ART 483 PRINTMAKING/LITHOGRAPHY II. (3)
6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: ART 383.
A continued study of the lithography print media with emphasis on the
complexity of imagery and the consistency of the edition.
ART 484 PRINTMAKING/COLLAGRAPH II.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: ART 384.
A continued study of the collagraph print media with emphasis on the
complexity of imagery and the consistency of the edition.
ART 489 ADVANCED PRINTMAKING.
(3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: Art 480, 481, 482, 483, or 484
or permission of instructor. Can be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
Emphasis will be placed on an extensive exploration and specialization
in one or more related printing areas. The various printmaking techniques
under further study are relief printing, lithography, intaglio, collagraphy,
embossment, and serigraphy. Evaluation will be based on the successful
execution of a significant image in a skilled technique and presented in
a professional manner. Students repeating this course are expected to build
on previous knowledge and expertise. For those students, the methods
of working and the number and complexity of the prints produced are determined
through consultation with the instructor (based on the student's current
skill level).
ART 490 (A,B,C) SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT PROJECT
IN ART. (3) A, Interior Design; B, Graphic Design/Illustration;
C, Studio Art. Enrollment by permission of Head of Division only.
An advanced studio experience designed to further explore the art media.
Written project proposal required prior to enrollment.
491 SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN ART.
(3) Enrollment by permission of Head of Division only.
In-depth research on a specific subject from art history or art criticism.
A final research paper is required. Written research proposal required
prior to enrollment.
ART 504-505 GRADUATE STUDIO. (3-3)