2016-2017 Graduate

ART 508 Workshop

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.

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ART 511 Graduate Ceramic Design

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.

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ART 512 Wheel Throwing

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.

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ART 513 Professional Renewal

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.

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ART 521 Fiber Design

Advanced design techniques in fibers. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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ART 523 Weaving

Concentrate in a selected area of weaving on an advanced design concept. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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ART 533 Life Drawing

Prerequisite: ART 333 or equivalent. Advanced life drawing emphasizing development of personal interpretations of the human form. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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ART 537 Computer Art

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.

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ART 538 History of Computer Graphics

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.

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ART 539 Computer Graphics Studio

Consent of instructor. Advanced, individualized or specialized study on specific topics related to computer graphics. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

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ART 547 Multimedia in the Arts - Concepts and Studio Strategies

Majors/Minors only. Seniors or 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.

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ART 551 Collagraphs

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.

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ART 553 Advanced Intaglio Printmaking

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.

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ART 554 Advanced Relief Printmaking

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.

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ART 556 Advanced Monotypes

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.

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ART 561 Graduate Sculpture

Self-directed or assigned work in specific areas of sculpture. Advanced technical skills emphasized. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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ART 569 Web Style Design

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.

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ART 571 Computer Graphics

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.

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ART 573 Digital Photography Manipulation

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.

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ART 576 Advanced Black and White Photography

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.

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ART 577 Photographic Illustration and Lighting Techniques

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.

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ART 578 Alternative Photographic Expression

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.

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