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.
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.
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in ceramics.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
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.
Advanced Development of individual expression and mastery of the medium. Emphasis on developing a cohesive body of work.
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in drawing. Emphasis on exploration and development of ambitious, original approaches to drawing.
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.
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics related to computer graphics.
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.
The class introduces elements of the visual arts and aesthetics that are applicable to children's learning in the elementary classroom.
GPA-2.75
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.
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.
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.
The course focuses on linocut, reduction woodcut, collagraphs, and engraving in Relief and in Intaglio on soft ground, hard ground, aquatint, feather biting. Development of personal images are emphasized.
Instruction in advanced skills, techniques, and concepts in sculpture at the undergraduate level, tailored to individual research interests. Emphasis on developing a cohesive body of work through student-proposed projects.
Extension of increasingly skilled and sophisticated techniques/processes in jewelry and metalwork.
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.
Advanced applications in digital fabrication techniques. Students will investigate 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting technologies, along with further development of CAD (computer-aided design) skills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in graphics.
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.
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ART 376 and Concurrent Prerequisite
ART 469 and Concurrent Prerequisite
ART 470 and Concurrent Prerequisite
ART 473 with a minimum grade of D-)
This course delves into advanced techniques of photo manipulation, retouching images, and visual composition for contemporary art practices. Enhance fine arts and technical skills through hands-on assignments.
This course provides the student with the opportunity to undertake a specialized study of a photographic process, technique or topic.
This course addresses aspects of gender in art across times and cultures.
A focused examination of global design and architecture with attention to theories, movements, monuments, objects, architects, designers, materials, social, political, and economic contexts, and the methods of art history.
Explores modern & contemporary Latin American art.
Study of art and architecture from the 19th century, with a focus on Europe and America.
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.
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.