Graduate 2020-2021

College of Performing and Visual Arts

School of Art & Design

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.
1- 4

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 511 Graduate Ceramic Design

Design and assembly of hand-built ceramic forms at an advanced level. An exploration of stoneware, raku and sodium vapor firing processes.
3

Prerequisites

ART 311 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

ART 512 Wheel Throwing

Develop an individual approach to wheel thrown ceramic forms at an advanced level. Exploration of various methods of ceramic decoration and firing.
3

Prerequisites

ART 312 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

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.
1- 4

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

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

ART 521 Fiber Design

Advanced design techniques in fibers.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

ART 523 Weaving

Concentrate in a selected area of weaving on an advanced design concept.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

ART 525 Graduate Studio Practice

Arts Critique artwork produced, presentations on and discussion of contemporary artists, ideas and theory in art.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 528 Museum Leadership

Students will learn about the history, philosophy, and current issues of Museum Leadership and arts administration.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 533 Life Drawing

Advanced life drawing emphasizing development of personal interpretations of the human form.
3

Prerequisites

ART 333 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

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.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 539 Computer Graphics Studio

Advanced, individualized or specialized study on specific topics related to computer graphics.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 547 Multimedia in the Arts - Concepts & Studio Strategies

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.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore and Junior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 549 Current Issues in Art

A critical review and analysis of cultural, social, philosophical, and theoretical art issues. Educational, museum, gallery and visual culture contexts including studio and post-studio practices are interpreted and evaluated.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 553 Advanced Intaglio Printmaking

Advanced investigations in intaglio printmaking techniques, including color printing. Individual imagery and technical mastery will be emphasized.
3

Prerequisites

ART 353 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 554 Advanced Relief Printmaking

Advanced investigations in relief printmaking techniques. Individual imagery and technical mastery are emphasized.
3

Prerequisites

ART 254 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 556 Advanced Monotypes

Advanced investigations in monotype and monoprint techniques. Individual imagery and technical mastery are emphasized.
3

Prerequisites

ART 356 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 561 Graduate Sculpture

Self-directed or assigned work in specific areas of sculpture. Advanced technical skills emphasized.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

ART 569 Web Style Design

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.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 437 or ART 471 with a minimum grade of C)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 571 Computer Graphics

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.
3

Prerequisites

ART 471 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 582 Arts of Africa, South Seas, and Mesoamerica

Study the history and arts of Africa, South Seas and Mesoamerica.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 584 Asian Art History

Students will learn about the arts traditions of East Asia and the aesthetic underpinnings of traditional East Asian culture.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 586 Renaissance Art

Study in detail the humanistic aspects of the renaissance art 1250-1600, including the evolutionary developments of Mannerism and the beginnings of Baroque Art.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 589 Contemporary Art

In depth study of postmodern art to the present.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 596 Art of the Twentieth Century

In depth study of art in Europe and the Americas from 1900 through post-modernism.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ART 600 Research Methods in Art

Learn appropriate art, art historical and art education research methodology and procedures for inquiry. Present research according to approved style guidelines.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 601 Introduction to Arts Based Inquiry in Graduate Studies

This course is an introduction to graduate inquiry in the precepts and practices of Collaborative Learning and Arts Based Inquiry including arts based studio, educational and heuristic research.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 615 Ceramic Studio

Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in ceramics.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 622 Directed Studies in Art

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

ART 625 Fibers Studio

Individualized or specialized study on specific topic in fibers.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 2 times

ART 631 Painting

Advanced problems in painting in either acrylic, oils or watercolor. Emphasis is on development of personal imagery and working in a series, thematic development.
3

Prerequisites

ART 431 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

ART 635 Drawing Studio

Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in drawing.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 636 Painting Studio

Individualized or specialized study on specific topic in painting.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 640 Literature of Art Education

Survey historical and contemporary literature on theory, research and practice in art education and related areas.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 641 Art Curriculum and Instruction: Cultural Studies

Study methods for teaching art history. Research art analysis, art criticism and art theory for developing procedures for instruction.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 642 Art Curriculum and Instruction: Studio Methods

Research and develop studio art content, processes and sequencing appropriate for the elementary and secondary art curriculum.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 644 Application of Art Theories and Concepts

Study concepts, theories and issues in art and art educational research based practices. Analyze content, studio and post studio processes, instructional and assessment methods through arts-based and action research lenses.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 648 Art and the Exceptional Student

In depth study of art practices, processes, and adaptations for the exceptional learner. Involvement in the review of literature and research field in the development characteristics, needs and instructional adaptation suitable for teaching visual arts to the exceptional learner.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 655 Advanced Printmaking Studio

This class provides a working environment for large scale printmaking by utilizing all facets of printmaking techniques, serious edition printing and special projects.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 660 Graduate Sculpture Studio

Self-directed studies in selected sculptural modes or processes.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 672 Photography Studio

Advanced individualized or specialized study in photography for graduate students.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ART 680 Seminar in Art History

Discuss advanced and specialized art historical topics. Subject area determined by subtitle.
1- 4

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

ART 691 Japanese Art

Advanced study of Japanese Art.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 692 Internship in Art

Supervised professional activity in major field of study. Must spend a minimum of 30 clock hours per credit hour. Maximum of five credits per semester.
1- 5

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

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

ART 693 Greek Art

Advanced study of Greek Art from Aegean civilizations through the Hellenistic Period.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 694 Roman Art

Advanced study of Roman Art from Etruscan civilization through the Late Roman Empire.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 696 Research Methods and Analysis in Art

Research plans developed and implemented.
3

Prerequisites

ART 600 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Art & Design-MA

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 697 Academic Implementation of Research

Complete research projects. Submit final reports to graduate committees.
3

Prerequisites

ART 696 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Art & Design-MA

Level Restriction

Include GR

ART 699 Thesis

A written thesis is required of all master's degree candidates in visual arts. The thesis must be approved by the supervising committee and meet all requirements of the Graduate School. S/U graded.
1- 6

Prerequisites

ART 600 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations