Art

Studio courses require two hours of weekly class attendance for each elected credit hour, with no additional outside preparation necessary. Each is designated with an (S) for your convenience in scheduling. Lecture courses require an equal amount of weekly class attendance for each credit hour elected. The student is expected to spend about this same amount of time each week in outside preparation. Each is designated with an (L).

ART 111 Two-Dimensional Design (3) An introduction to design, its means and materials. Line, form, color and their composition are analyzed separately and combined together in experimental, temporal, psychological and pictorial terms. A basic required course for art majors. (S)

ART 112 Three-Dimensional Design (3) A first course in spatial design, introducing various basic concepts and formal elements of sculptural form. A basic required course for art majors. (S)

ART 121 Introduction to Drawing (3) A course in pictorial composition to introduce the novice to line, form, proportion, light-value and perspective. A basic required course for art majors. (S)

ART 122 Intermediate Drawing (3) A continuation of the study of drawing including value, shape and composition. Personal expression will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 121. (S)

ART 201 Understanding Art I (3) A survey of the art of western civilization. The course will cover art from its earliest visual record up to the Renaissance.

ART 202 Understanding Art II (3) A continuation of the survey of the art of western civilization. The course will cover from the Renaissance to the modern age.

ART 210 Introduction to Crafts (3) A beginning course in craft techniques chosen from areas not normally covered in other art classes. DOES NOT APPLY TO ART MAJOR. (S)

ART 222 Introduction to Sculpture (3) A beginning course designed to introduce the student to the techniques and formal principles of sculpture. Spatial design, clay modelling and plaster casting are explained and examined by supplementary lectures and demonstrations. (S)

ART 223 Introduction to Painting (3) A beginning course designed to introduce the student to basic techniques and concepts of painting. Individual problems of space, image and color are encountered, including instruction in composition and color theory. Prerequisite: ART 121.(S)

ART 224 Introduction to Printmaking (3) A beginning course in the principles and the techniques of printmaking, including linoleum cuts, woodcut, drypoint and etching. (S)

ART 225 Introduction to Black & White Photography (3) A basic understanding of black and white photography as an art form. The course will explore the technical, aesthetic, and historical aspects of photography including film development and enlarging. A 35mm CAMERA WITH MANUAL CONTROLS IS REQUIRED. (S)

ART 226 Introduction to Watercolor Painting (3) A beginning course in the techniques of transparent watercolor emphasizing a basic approach. Prerequisite: ART 121.(S)

ART 227 Introduction to Ceramics (3) A study of the ceramic processes emphasizing technique and skill. A course designed to give the student facility with clay through building techniques and glazing procedures. (S)

ART 228 Landscape Drawing (3) This course concentrates on the landscape as a subject for&127 drawing and painting media. The class works both indoors and outside to take advantage of the natural setting on campus. Prerequisite: ART 121. (S)

ART 231 Life Drawing (3) An introduction to drawing the human figure, and a study of the human form using the skeleton and nude models. (S) Prerequisite: ART 121.

ART 250 Introduction to Graphic Design (3) An introduction to the tools, materials and techniques used by graphic designers. Includes layout rendering, design elements, copyfitting and keylining. (S)

ART 260 Introduction to Computer Art (3) A beginning course in the use of computers to create images and applications to graphic design. Included will be a general description of machine usage and operation of printers, disk drives peripherals and software. (S)

ART 305 Color Slide Photography (3) An advanced photography course involving the study of color theory, processing of color slide film, studio lighting and other advanced techniques. Prerequisite: ART 225 or permission of the instructor. (S)

ART 311 Relief Prints (3) An in-depth study of printmaking from a raised surface. Traditional and experimental techniques will be used as the means for individual expression. Linoleum, woodblock and collage printing are included. (S)

ART 314 Etching (3) An in-depth study of the techniques of etching, aquatint and collagraph as used by the creative artist. (S)

ART 315 Color Photography (3) A basic study in color photography including exposure control, negative development and printing. The course also will include the study of composition, content, emotional use of color and color as its own subject. Prerequisite: ART 225. (S)

ART 316 Advanced Watercolor (3) Advanced Watercolor is a continuation of Introductory Watercolor. The students innovate more personal forms of expression based on introductory techniques. Prerequisite: ART 226. (S)

ART 320 Methods of Teaching in the Arts: K-8 (3) See Teacher Education 322.

ART 321 Advanced Drawing (3) The student becomes more involved with personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 121 and 122. (S)

ART 322 Intermediate Sculpture (3) An introduction to new methods in sculpture not covered in the introductory class. Prerequisite: ART 222. (S)

ART 323 Intermediate Painting (3) A continuation of the introductory class with emphasis on different techniques not covered previously. Prerequisite: ART 223. (S)

ART 324 Advanced Printmaking (3) Prerequisite: ART 224. (S)

ART 325 Advanced Black & White Photography (3) A study of advanced techniques in black and white photography. The course includes the study of the zone system, stereo photography, research paper and production of personal portfolio. Prerequisite: ART 225. (S)

ART 327 Intermediate Ceramics (3) Focus is on the continued development of skills learned in ART 227 with emphasis on form and aesthetic, glaze calculation and kiln firing. Prerequisite: ART 227 (S)

ART 328 Introduction to Wheel Throwing (3) The course will investigate clay through the use of the potters wheel as a tool. Students will learn basic throwing skills and concepts of form. Prerequisite: ART 227 or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 329 Intermediate Wheel Throwing (3) A continuation of the introductory course. This course will further explore the diversity of the potters wheel as a creative tool. Clay type and firing techniques will be addressed. Prerequisite: ART 328 or permission of instructor.

ART 330 Silkscreen (3) A study in depth of the basic techniques of silkscreen as an art medium. (S)

ART 331 Advanced Life Drawing (3) Advanced drawing of the human figure. Prerequisite ART 231. (S)

ART 334 Art in America (3) A survey of the visual arts in America from the colonial period to the present. Painting, sculpture, graphic arts and architecture will be covered. (L)

ART 335 Survey of Photography (3) A survey of photographic history. Includes pre-photography art, inventions and technological and aesthetic development of photography through the 20th century. (L)

ART 337 Portrait Photography (3) A study of the basic styles of photographic portraiture including standard lighting techniques, available light, posing and environmental portraiture. Prerequisite: ART 225. (S)

ART 344 Art of the 20th Century (3) A survey of the visual arts from the industrial revolution to the contemporary period. Painting, sculpture, graphic arts and architecture will be covered. (L)

ART 345 Intermediate Computer Graphic Design (3) A continuation of ART 260 using computer technology to create images and solve contemporary graphic design problems. Specific software will include photographic capture, manipulation and enhancement. Prerequisite: ART 250 and ART 260 or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 350 Typography and Color in Design (3) A study of the use of typography and color in graphic design. Includes the layout of text and headlines, creating typefaces, four-color processes and two-color techniques. (S)

ART 355 Logo and Business Identity Design (3) A study in designing logos and business identity programs. Includes identity packages, presentation folders, annual reports and signage. Prerequisite: ART 250 or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 360 Publication Design (3) A study of techniques used in designing for the printed page. Includes cover design, newsletters, multi-page layout and the grid system. Prerequisite: ART 250 or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 370 Advanced Computer Graphic Design (3) description and prerequisites as follows: ART 370 PhotoShop, Scanning and Digital Imagery (3) A study of electronic imagery in graphic design. Includes one, two and four color artwork, producing electronic art for use in various media formats. Pre-press printing and new media procedures and techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: ART 250, ART 260, ART 340, or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 390 Special Topics in Art (1-4) ART 390, taken under Graphic Design, must be a studio course, or Design lecture course (non-history).

ART 400 Illustration (3) A study of the creative problems encountered by illustrators. Includes cartooning, graphic, technical and topical illustration. Prerequisite: ART 121 or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 411 Seminar in Art History and Criticism (3) An advanced study of various art periods and trends as a basis for evaluating works of art. (L)

ART 420 Advertising Design (3) A study of the techniques used in creating advertising campaigns while working in the dynamics of a group. Includes billboard, newspaper, magazine, direct marketing layout and television advertising story boards. Prerequisite: ART 250 or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 422 Advanced Sculpture (3) The student becomes more involved with complex plaster casting, constructions and personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 222. (S)

ART 423 Advanced Painting (3) The student becomes more involved with personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 223, ART 323. (S)

ART 425 Photojournalism (3) Techniques of camera use and darkroom as they relate to photojournalism with particular emphasis on news photography assignments. Prerequisite: ART 225 or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 427 Advanced Ceramics (3) The development of individual expression and self sufficiency. Prerequisite: ART 327. (S)

ART 430 Package Design (3) A study of the problems encountered in design for three-dimensional product packaging. Includes labels, flat, curved and total product line design. Prerequisite: ART 250 or permission of instructor. (S)

ART 435 Non-Silver Photography (3) Exploration of advanced photography techniques and aesthetics using non-silver materials including Cyanotype and Gum Bichromate. Prerequisite: ART 225. (S)

ART 450 Advanced Computer Graphic Design (3) A continuation of the study of graphic design topics. Students will focus on more complex graphic design procedures and techniques, while developing a personal style of design. Prerequisite: ART 250, ART 350.

ART 480 Arts Management & Safety B.F.A. Seminar (4) This course is to act as the capstone course for B.F.A. students. A survey of the business of being a professional artist. Included will be a discussion of exhibition, galleries, museums, art writing, grants, legal considerations and marketing. Also covered will be studio design for various disciplines and safety and health concerns. (L)

ART 495 Independent B.F.A. Studio (3) An intensive and comprehensive studio course designed specifically for the B.F.A. program. The course will focus on one concentration in order to produce portfolio pieces and study advanced techniques. Prerequisite to be determined by faculty advisor.

ART 496 Field Experience in Design (3) Advanced study in art and design that will involve internship experience. To be chosen with the consent of the student's faculty advisor. (S)

ART 499 Directed Study (1-5) Any student demonstrating unusual and special interest and/or competence in a particular area of study, not ordinarily included in the curriculum as stated above, or one subject to unavoidable circumstance, does work in depth under the direction of a faculty supervisor.

Last updated: 18-June-97