Undergraduate 2019-2020

ART 301 The Working Artist: Preparation

This course prepares the visual art student for a career as a commercial or working fine artist. Areas to be researched include identity and presentation, an introduction to professional structures, and innovative pathways for the professional artist. Students will examine their professional goals, and how to navigate the creative process and the unique challenges of being a professional artist.
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Prerequisites

ART 181: with minimum grade of D- and ART 182: with minimum grade of D- and ART 183: with minimum grade of D- and ART 184: with minimum grade of D- and ART 234: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

ART 308 Workshop in Art

Arts workshops are for the study of specialized areas in art, art education, art history, graphic arts and related fields. Specific workshop content is determined by subtitle.
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Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 314 Wheel Throwing

In this course students will develop techniques used in forming clay with the potters wheel. Course concentrates on form and function. Students will also operate the ceramics lab and equipment.
3

Prerequisites

ART 210: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Arts Entrepreneurship (and) Art & Design Major(s)/Minor(s)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 315 Ceramic Design

In this course students will develop techniques used in forming clay including coil, slab, slip casting and other mold making techniques. Students will also operate the ceramics lab and equipment.
3

Prerequisites

ART 210: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design (and) Arts Entrepreneurship Major(s)/Minor(s)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 321 Fiber Design II

Continue the study and exploration of fiber construction and fabric surface treatments with emphasis on their design applications.
3

Prerequisites

ART 221: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 331 Painting II

Development of individual expression in studio painting and development of mastery of the mediums.
3

Prerequisites

ART 231: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 333 Life Drawing

Fundamentals of life drawing emphasizing proportions, anatomy and aesthetic relationships.
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Prerequisites

ART 181: with minimum grade of D- and ART 182: with minimum grade of D- and ART 183: with minimum grade of D- and ART 184: with minimum grade of D- and ART 234: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 338 Digital Illustration and Storytelling

The course is designed to introduce techniques used for concept visualization as a cross-disciplinary, research-based environment. Connections between data presentation in digital media will be discussed.
3

Prerequisites

ART 237: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 345 Clinical Experiences I: K-12 Art

Gain practical experience in the classroom with variety of materials, art subject matter and with varying age groups. Requires classroom observation and participation with weekly seminar.
3

Prerequisites

ART 181: with minimum grade of D- and ART 182: with minimum grade of D- and ART 183: with minimum grade of D- and ART 184: with minimum grade of D- and ART234: with minimum grade of D- and (FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 120: with minimum grade of S)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)/Minor(s)

ART 353 Intaglio Printmaking

The course focuses on the following media: soft ground, hard ground, aquatint, feather biting, and spit biting. Innovative solutions to technical problems, development of personal images, and fundamental skills are emphasized.
3

Prerequisites

ART 250: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 356 Monotypes

Investigation in techniques of creating monotypes and monoprints (one-of-a-kind printed images). Individual imagery and technical development are emphasized.
3

Prerequisites

ART 181: with minimum grade of D- and ART 182: with minimum grade of D- and ART 183: with minimum grade of D- and ART 184: with minimum grade of D- and ART 234: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 358 Relief Printmaking

The course focuses on media in Relief Printmaking: Linocut, Wood Cut, Reduction Woodcut, Callographs, and Engraving. Printed with Oil-based and Water-based inks, on and off-press printing will be investigated.
3

Prerequisites

ART 250: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 362 Sculpture: Casting

Problems in specific casting processes in sculpture, including intermediate level bronze, aluminum metal casting, and alternative non-metal casting materials and techniques. Non-traditional approaches to casting will also be covered.
3

Prerequisites

ART 261: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 363 Sculpture: Fabrication

Problems in fabrication in sculpture, including: steel, aluminum, wood, and plastics. Processes examined include: intermediate level MIG welding, brazing, other types of connections and wood joinery.
3

Prerequisites

ART 261: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 367 Introduction to Digital Fabrication

This class will introduce the methods and practices of digital fabrication to produce creative works in studio and/or design. Learn the basics of 3D modeling and computer-aided manufacturing to produce functional and conceptual work that suit your artistic interests.
3

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 368 Game Design II

This course utilizes the tools and techniques required to create the components of game design including: narrative structure, character development, design and storyboarding.
3

Prerequisites

ART 268: with minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 369 Game Design III

This course covers advanced techniques for creating artistic games utilizing various digital media. Collaborative production will involve code, video and sound, focusing on game production and prototyping.
3

Prerequisites

ART 368: with minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 370 Graphic Design II

The continued study of the conceptual and applied aspects of graphic design. Projects and exercises challenge students to better understand and utilize design strategies, theories and systems.
3

Prerequisites

ART 270: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 374 Photography: Black & White Film

This course covers 35mm and large format black and white film photography. Students also address concepts and aesthetics of documentary and editorial photography.
3

Prerequisites

ART 271: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 375 Photography: Digital Capture

Students will learn a variety of digital and photographic techniques in order to come up with creative solutions to conceptual and aesthetic challenges.
3

Prerequisites

ART 271: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 376 Typography

Students explore the theoretical, expressive and applied use of typography as an integral part of visual communication. Coursework materials cover the application of typographic formats and systems, along with the history of conventional and emerging design theories.
3

Prerequisites

ART 270: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Senior and Junior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 377 Photography: Studio Lighting

This course covers advanced set, product and people lighting skills with projects that are designed to provide the student with real-world style assignments.
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Prerequisites

ART 271: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Sophomore and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ART 378 Photography: Alternative Processes

This course explores non-traditional methods of photographic equipment, processes, techniques and delivery.
3

Prerequisites

ART 271: with minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required