Undergraduate 2017-2018

ART 210 Introduction to Ceramics

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomore or above.  This course is an introduction to the use of clay. The student will learn techniques used in wheel throwing and hand building and safe handling of ceramics chemistry and equipment. Course fee required.

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ART 221 Fiber Design I

Prerequisite: ART 181, ART 192, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomores or above. A studio course involving several fiber construction processes and fabric surface treatments in two or three dimensions. Course fee required.

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ART 223 Weaving

Prerequisite: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomores or above. Introduction to the fundamentals of loom weaving as an art form, emphasizing applied design problems. Course fee required.

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ART 231 Painting I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomores and above. Fundamentals of painting. Materials and techniques in basic procedures of studio painting. Course fee requires.

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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. Course fee required.

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ART 237 Introduction to Digital Media

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, and ART 234. Sophomores or above. Current trends in technology are discussed through exploration of various digital media. Knowledge related to art, page layout, time and space related media is stimulated through building a portfolio. Course fees required.

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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. Concurrent Prerequisite: EDFE 110. 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.

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ART 250 Introduction to Printmaking

Prerequisite: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, and ART 234. Major/Minors only. The course focuses on basic techniques of Intaglio and Relief Printmaking, including dry point and monotype techniques in Intaglio, and linoleum cut and wood cut in Relief Printmaking. Course fee required.

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ART 253 Intaglio Printmaking I

Prerequisites: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomores or above. Introduction to intaglio printmaking techniques, including drypoint, engraving and etching in black and white. Traditional and experimental approaches are explored. Course fee required.

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ART 254 Relief Printmaking I

Prerequisite: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomores or above. Investigations in relief printmaking media including linoleum cuts, wood cuts, wood engravings, and collographs printed in black and white and in color. Course fee required.

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ART 261 Sculpture I

Prerequisite: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomores or above.Introduction to materials, processes and concepts fundamental to making sculpture. Course fee required.

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ART 265 Metalsmithing

Prerequisite: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184 and ART 234. Sophomores or above. Introduction to materials, processes and concepts basic to making jewelry. Course fee required.

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ART 268 Introduction to Game Design

This course introduces game design, theory and history. Students will learn about the various skills/knowledge important to the field. Course fee required.

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ART 269 Introduction to Web Design

This course covers industry-standard design guidelines and its application to planning, design and development of web pages. Course fee required.

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ART 270 Graphic Design I

Prerequisites: ART 171, ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomores or above. 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. Course fee required.

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ART 271 Introduction to Photography

Prerequisite: ART 181, ART 182, ART 183, ART 184, ART 234. Sophomores or above.  This course is the beginning level study of digital photography. Learn camera operation, electronic image editing and techniques to improve one's skill as a photographer. This course also emphasizes conceptualization, aesthetic sensitivity and appreciation of the medium as the democratic vehicle for communication. Course fee required.

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ART 274 Fundamentals of Black and White Photography

Prerequisite: ART 271. Sophomores or above. 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. Course fee required.

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ART 275 Introduction to Motion Graphics

This course covers establishing motion graphics fundamentals including visual rhythm, kinetic typography, continuity, multi-planar effects and other intermediate industry techniques. Course fee required.

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ART 276 Introduction to Page Layout

This course covers creating new documents, importing files, working with text, alignment tools, and managing colors to produce high quality documents for print and on-screen delivery. Course fee required.

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ART 277 Introduction to Raster-Graphics

This course explores fundamental techniques in raster-graphics software. Students will use raster tools, layers multiple images and masks in order to construct and modify digital images. Course fee required.

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ART 278 Introduction to Vector-Graphics

This course explores fundamental techniques in vector-graphics software. Students will use vector tools, text and image tracing in order to create vector artwork for web, video and print. Course fee required.

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ART 279 Introduction to Video

This course addresses the theory and practice of film/video production. Students gain experience and understanding of camera operation, audio control, basic directing, lighting, editing and effects. Course fee required.

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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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