2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

ART 211 Ceramic Design I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Design, construct and fire ceramic forms using several different approaches to hand building and firing. Receive general background in the history of ceramic arts, clays, glazes and methods of firing. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 212 Wheel Throwing I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Begin throwing on the potter's wheel. Learn techniques of centering, opening and raising clay into basic pottery forms. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 221 Fiber Design I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. A studio course involving several fiber construction processes and fabric surface treatments in two or three dimensions. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 223 Weaving

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Introduction to the fundamentals of loom weaving as an art form, emphasizing applied design problems. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 231 Painting I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Fundamentals of painting. Materials and techniques in basic procedures of studio painting. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 234 Drawing I

Deal in depth with concepts, techniques and materials. Problem areas include composition, content, technical concerns, use of color and a range of material use from traditional to contemporary alternatives. Majors/Minors only.

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ART 248 Introduction to Art Education/Art for the Exceptional Child

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Introductory practicum experience in art education program. Assigned placements in K-12 classrooms. An overview of the characteristics, needs, and instructional adaptations suitable for teaching visual arts to the exceptional learner. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores or above.

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ART 253 Intaglio Printmaking I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Introduction to intaglio printmaking techniques, including drypoint, engraving and etching in black and white. Traditional and experimental approaches are explored. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 254 Relief Printmaking I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Investigations in relief printmaking media including linoleum cuts, wood cuts, wood engravings, and collographs printed in black and white and in color. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 261 Sculpture I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Introduction to materials, processes and concepts fundamental to making sculpture. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 265 Jewelry

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Introduction to materials, processes and concepts basic to making jewelry. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores and above.

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ART 270 Graphic Design I

Prerequisites: ART 171, ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. This survey course introduces students to graphic design as a conceptual and visual discipline.  Emphasis is placed on creative problem solving through a variety of exercises and projects using traditional and digital media.  Majors/ Minors only.  Sophomores or above.

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ART 271 Introduction to Photography

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. This class introduces technical aspects of digital photography, including exposing, editing, processing / image manipulation, printing and finishing techniques. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores or above.

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ART 274 Fundamentals of Black and White Photography

Prerequisite: ART 271. Study principles of black and white photography, including exposing, processing, printing and finishing techniques. Students will learn how developers, fixers and other chemicals affect light sensitive film and paper. Majors/Minors only. Sophomores or above.

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ART 290 Visual Thinking and Visual Images

Explore concepts of visual thinking, communication and the meaning of visual images as icons, signs and symbols. Analyze images and art objects. Learn and apply strategies for visual problem solving.

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