Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022

ART 210 Introduction to Ceramics

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.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a 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

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 221 Fiber Design I

A studio course involving several fiber construction processes and fabric surface treatments in two or three dimensions.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 224 Research and Writing in the Visual Arts

Introduction to research, writing, and methods in art history.
3

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 231 Painting I

Fundamentals of painting. Materials and techniques in basic procedures of studio painting.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

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.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 237 Introduction to Digital Media

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.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 248 Introduction to Art Education/Art for the Exceptional Child

Assigned placements in K-12 classrooms. An overview of the characteristics, needs, and instructional adaptations suitable for teaching visual arts to the exceptional learner.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-) and (Concurrent Prerequisite EDFE 110 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Attribute

Community Engaged Learning

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 250 Introduction to Printmaking

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.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 261 Introduction to Sculpture

Introduction to materials, processes and concepts fundamental to making sculpture.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 265 Metalsmithing

Introduction to materials, processes and concepts basic to making jewelry.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

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.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 269 Introduction to Web Design

This course covers industry-standard design guidelines and its application to planning, design and development of web pages.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 270 Graphic Design I

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.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 171 or ART 237 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 271 Introduction to Photography

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.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 181 and ART 182 and ART 183 and ART 184 and ART 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

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.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

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.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

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.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

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.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

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.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 290 Visual Problem Solving

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.
3

Course Attribute

LAA1-Arts&Hum-Arts&Expression and GT Arts