A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, maximum of six credits per subtitle.
Prerequisite: ART 311 or equivalent. Design and assembly of hand-built ceramic forms at an advanced level. An exploration of stoneware, raku and sodium vapor firing processes. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite: ART 312 or equivalent. Develop an individual approach to wheel thrown ceramic forms at an advanced level. Exploration of various methods of ceramic decoration and firing. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
Advanced design techniques in fibers. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Concentrate in a selected area of weaving on an advanced design concept. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite: ART 333 or equivalent. Advanced life drawing emphasizing development of personal interpretations of the human form. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Further exploration in applying computer graphics to the visual arts and integrating computer-based technologies related to design, desktop publishing and page layout. Some experience in computer graphics is recommended.
Prerequisite: Select one of the following courses: ART 171, ART 437, ART 537, ART 471, ART 571. Facts and aspects related to computer applications in art, graphics animation, interactive art, www. Analyze and contrast images, concepts and approaches to artistic quality and technological solutions in electronic art.
Consent of instructor. Advanced, individualized or specialized study on specific topics related to computer graphics. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Majors/Minors only. Seniors of above. Consent of instructor. Students investigate thematic interpretation of ideas and express them in a variety of systems. Through conceptual thought & formatting, students will explore an integration of 2D/3D projects. Consent of the instructor required.
Prerequisite: ART 351. Majors/Minors only. Advanced investigation in collagraphs. A collagraph plate is made by cutting and pasting textural elements. This is printed in intaglio/ Relief method.
Prerequisite: ART 353 or consent of instructor. Advanced investigations in intaglio printmaking techniques, including color printing. Individual imagery and technical mastery will be emphasized. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Prerequisite: ART 254 or consent of instructor. Advanced investigations in relief printmaking techniques. Individual imagery and technical mastery are emphasized. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Prerequisite: ART 356 or consent of instructor. Advanced investigations in monotype and monoprint techniques. Individual imagery and technical mastery are emphasized. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Self-directed or assigned work in specific areas of sculpture. Advanced technical skills emphasized. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite: ART 437 or ART 471. Provide working knowledge about principles and practices in Website design in terms of art applications. Design knowledge related aesthetically to content for Web Page Layout.
Prerequisite: ART 471 or consent of instructor. Further exploration of computer graphics concepts, application of recently developed techniques to create integrative, interdisciplinary 2-D and 3-D projects, submitting for competitions and professional magazines. Portfolio and paper presentation required.
Prerequisite: ART 271. Study principles of localized manipulation and multiple image digital processing techniques. Students will also acquire a working knowledge of post processing and calibration equipment that will enable the student to be able understand both the hardware and software involved with digital post processing. Majors/minors only or by consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: ART 274. Learn advanced concepts and practices of black and white film photography. Techniques also include controlling a large format camera, close-up/macro photography, processing sheet film, calibrating the film/paper system for the individual, printing on fiber based paper and toning prints. Majors/minors only or by consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: ART 271 or equivalent. Learn creative lighting techniques for illustration and portraiture. Study available light and studio lighting for black and white and color photography.
Prerequisite: Art 271. Explore non-traditional methods of photographic techniques and processes. This class is designed to facilitate the use of alternative cameras/lenses, alternative/non-silver processes and creative presentation techniques. Majors/minors only or by consent of instructor.
Learn appropriate art, art historical and art education research methodology and procedures for inquiry. Present research according to approved style guidelines. Review Art program and Graduate School requirements.
Consent of instructor required. Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in ceramics. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Consent of instructor. Individualized or specialized study on specific topic in fibers. Repeatable, may be taken three times.
Prerequisite: ART 431 or equivalent. Advanced problems in painting in either acrylic, oils or watercolor. Emphasis is on development of personal imagery and working in a series, thematic development. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Advanced work in development on thematic imagery, inventive media, unique and personal solutions to visual problems. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
Consent of instructor required. Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in drawing. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Consent of instructor required. Individualized or specialized study on specific topic in painting. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Survey historical and contemporary literature on theory, research and practice in art education and related areas.
Study methods for teaching art history. Research art analysis, art criticism and art theory for developing procedures for instruction.
Research and develop studio art content, processes and sequencing appropriate for the elementary and secondary art curriculum.
Study art for the exceptional in depth. Involvement in the review of literature and research field in the development of an art curriculum specific to individual interest area.
Consent of instructor. This class provides a working environment for large scale printmaking by utilizing all facets of printmaking techniques, serious edition printing and special projects. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Self-directed studies in selected sculptural modes or processes. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Instructor consent required. Advanced individualized or specialized study in photography for graduate students. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.
Discuss advanced and specialized art historical topics. Take concurrently with 300 level art history course. Subject area determined by subtitle. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
Graduate art majors only. Supervised professional activity in major field of study. Must spend a minimum of 30 clock hours per credit hour. Maximum of five credits per semester. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
Prerequisite: ART 600. Consent of instructor. Students enrolled in Low Residency Option for M.A. in Art Education take this course. They conduct action research plans developed and approved in Art 600: Research Methods in Art.
Prerequisite: ART 696. Consent of instructor. Students enrolled in Low Residency Option for M.A. in Art Education take this course. Complete action research projects by drawing conclusions and implications. They submit final reports to graduate committees.
Prerequisite: ART 600. A written thesis is required of all master's degree candidates in visual arts. The thesis must be approved by the supervising committee and meet all requirements of the Graduate School. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.