This course provides the visual art student with practical experience toward the goal of becoming a commercial or working fine artist. Areas of research include: developing an identity, website development, professional portfolio development, legal structures, copyright and intellectual property laws, marketing and advertising, and networking through professional/group associations.
ART 301: with minimum grade ofD-
This course is an advanced exploration of clay. Students will be given the freedom to work with both wheel throwing and hand building techniques to complete a series of challenging assignments.
(ART 314: with minimum grade of D- or ART 315: with minimum grade of D-)
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in ceramics.
Concentration on an advanced level in a selected process involving fibers. To provide more time for personal design development and expertise.
ART 321: with minimum grade of D-
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Continue the study of loom weaving, particularly loom-controlled techniques.
ART 223: with minimum grade of D-
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in fibers.
Introduction to the historical/philosophical nature of museums in addition to current issues within the field, controversial topics, and the ever-evolving role of museums within society.
Students will learn about the history, philosophy, and current issues of Museum Leadership and arts administration.
Continued development of individual expression and mastery of the medium. Emphasis on appropriate use of medium toward creative ends.
ART 331: with minimum grade of D-
Advanced Development of individual expression and mastery of the medium. Emphasis on developing a cohesive body of work.
ART 431: with minimum grade of D-
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in drawing. Emphasis on exploration and development of ambitious, original approaches to drawing.
ART 434: with minimum grade of D-
Designed to encourage exploration of a broad variety of sources for drawing images, drawing concepts and thematic interpretation and expression. Designed for advanced drawing students.
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 minimumgrade of D-
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in drawing.
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in painting.
Principles and practices for computer application in the visual arts. Create art projects and gain knowledge of trends in computer graphics, digital technology and hardware/software configuration.
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- and ART 237: with minimum grade of D-
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics related to computer graphics.
An in-depth study of the field of art education and pre-professional related areas including: learning theory, aesthetics and psychology.
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- and (IAPP-Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 110: with minimum grade of S)
The course examines the teaching of art based on local and global cultural contexts including past traditions and current issues. The course includes art making experiences in the community.
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-
Study curriculum development and art learning activities appropriate for instruction in elementary and secondary art education.
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- and (IAPP-Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 110: with minimum grade of S)
The class introduces elements of the visual arts and aesthetics that are applicable to children's learning in the elementary classroom.
GPA-2.75 and (FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 120: with minimum grade of S)
Gain practical experience in the classroom with variety of materials, subject matter and with varying age groups. Requires observation in public school visual arts classrooms, participation in a variety of classroom experiences including preparing, teaching and assessing a visual arts unit and participation with weekly seminar.
ART 345: 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)
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.
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-
A study of cultural, social, philosophical, and theoretical issues in the arts. The course includes discussion of educational, museum, gallery and visual culture contexts including studio and post-studio practices.
ART 181: with minimum grade of D- and ART 182: with minimum grade of D- and ART 185: with minimum grade of D-
The course focuses on linocut, reduction woodcut, callographs, and engraving in Relief and in Intaglio on soft ground, hard ground, aquatint, feather biting. Development of personal images are emphasized.
ART 353: with minimum grade of D- and ART 358: with minimum grade of D-
Individualized or specialized study on specific topic inprintmaking.
Self-directed studies in selected sculptural modes or processes.
ART 361: with minimum grade of D-
Instruction in advanced skills, techniques and concepts in sculpture at the undergraduate level. Emphasis on developing a coherent body of work.
(ART 362: with minimum grade of D- or ART 363: with minimum grade of D-)
Individualized or specialized study on specific topic in jewelry.
ART 265: with minimum grade of D-
Extension of increasingly skilled and sophisticated techniques/processes in jewelry and metalwork.
ART 265: with minimum grade of D-
This seminar provides persons actively involved in the student teaching program in Visual Arts with a support system and pertinent information to assist them during their field experience.
(FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or PPAS-: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 130: with minimum grade of S)
EDFE 444
This class will re-enforce the methods and practices of digital fabrication learned in Introduction to Digital Fabrication to produce creative works in studio and/or design. 3D modeling and computer-aided manufacturing will be utilized to produce functional and conceptual work at a more advanced level.
This course familiarizes students with advanced techniques used for creating artistic games with the use of various digital media. Collaborative production will involve code, video and sound, focusing on game production and prototyping.
ART 369: with minimum grade of D-
This course concentrates on the design, development, implementation of effective web and interactive media applications. Projects emphasize the principles of graphic design, interactivity and usability.
ART 270: with minimum grade of D-
Advanced level graphic design course with an emphasis on narrative, multi-page and sequential design. Projects utilize advanced typographic and organizational systems using traditional and digital processes and media.
ART 376: with minimum grade of D-
Exploration of computer graphics discipline by solving problems in computer based communication and visualization of ideas and processes across various disciplines. Presentation of interdisciplinary concepts as 2-D and 3-D objects.
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- and ART 237: with minimum grade of D-
Individualized or specialized study in photography.
Advanced studio course focusing on the visual expression of branding and identity systems. Students use contemporary design analysis, research and creative strategy techniques, develop comprehensive branding and marketing campaigns, and execute quality presentations.
ART 376: with minimum grade of D-
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in graphics.
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.
ART 274: with minimum grade of D-
The course focuses on the completion of a self initiated senior project and preparation of a professional portfolio. Students research and prepare capstone projects, and prepare a cohesive body of work for graduation.
ART 376: with minimum grade of D- and May concurrently take ART 469: with minimum grade of D- and May concurrently take ART 470: with minimum grade of D- and May concurrently take ART 473: with minimum grade of D-
This course provides the student with the opportunity to undertake a specialized study of a photographic process, technique or topic.
ART 271: with minimum grade of D-
Study the history and arts of Africa, South Seas and Mesoamerica.
Students will learn about the arts traditions of East Asia and the aesthetic underpinnings of traditional East Asian culture.
Study in detail the humanistic aspects of the renaissance art 1250-1600, including the evolutionary developments of Mannerism and the beginnings of Baroque Art.
Study of art and architecture from the 19th century, with a focus on Europe and America.
An in-depth study of style characteristics and cultural contexts of modern, late modern and postmodern art.
Supervised professional activity in major field of study. Must spend a minimum of 30 clock hours per credit hour.
This course provides emerging museum professionals hands on experience, skill-sets, and theories essential in producing museum quality exhibitions within the field of Museum Studies.
ART 426: with minimum grade of D-
In depth study of topics in art and art history.
In depth study of art in Europe and the Americas from 1900 through post-modernism.