Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

ART 401 The Working Artist: Practicum

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.

3

Prerequisites

ART 301 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 410 Advanced Ceramics

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.

3

Prerequisites

(ART 314 or ART 315 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 415 Ceramic Studio

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

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 422 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.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 426 Introduction to Museum Studies

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.
3

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 428 Museum Leadership

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

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 431 Painting III

Continued development of individual expression and mastery of the medium. Emphasis on appropriate use of medium toward creative ends.
3

Prerequisites

ART 331 with a 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

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 432 Advanced Painting

Advanced Development of individual expression and mastery of the medium. Emphasis on developing a cohesive body of work.
3

Prerequisites

ART 431 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 433 Advanced Drawing

Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in drawing. Emphasis on exploration and development of ambitious, original approaches to drawing.

3

Prerequisites

ART 334 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 437 Computer Art

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.

3

Prerequisites

ART 237 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 439 Computer Graphics Studio

Individualized or specialized study on specific topics related to computer graphics.
1- 3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 441 Cultural Studies in the K-12 Curriculum

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.

3

Prerequisites

(ART 134 and ART 183 and ART 184 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Course Attribute

Community Engaged Learning

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 444 Methods of Teaching Art in the Elementary School

The class introduces elements of the visual arts and aesthetics that are applicable to children's learning in the elementary classroom.

1

Prerequisites

GPA-2.75

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 445 Clinical Experiences II: K-12 Art

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.

3

Prerequisites

ART 345 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

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 447 Multimedia in the Arts-Methods and Materials

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

Prerequisites

(ART 134 and ART 183 and ART 184 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Summer - Check with department/school for next offering

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 449 Current Issues in Art

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.

3

Prerequisites

ART 185 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 452 Advanced Printmaking

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.

3

Prerequisites

(ART 350 or ART 353 or ART 356 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 462 Advanced Sculpture

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.

3

Prerequisites

(ART 362 or ART 363 or ART 367 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 465 Advanced Metalsmithing

Extension of increasingly skilled and sophisticated techniques/processes in jewelry and metalwork.
3

Prerequisites

ART 265 with a 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

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 466 Visual Arts Student Teaching Seminar

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.

1

Corequisites

EDFE 444

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

ART 467 Digital Fabrication II

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.

3

Prerequisites

ART 367 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 468 Game Design IV

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.
3

Prerequisites

ART 369 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 469 Interactive Design

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.
3

Prerequisites

ART 270 with a 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

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 470 Narrative Design

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.
3

Prerequisites

ART 376 with a minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 471 Computer Graphics

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.

3

Prerequisites

ART 237 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 473 Brand Identity Design

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.
3

Prerequisites

ART 376 with a 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

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 474 Graphic Studio

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

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 479 Senior Project

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.
3

Prerequisites

(ART 376 and Concurrent Prerequisite ART 469 and Concurrent Prerequisite ART 470 and Concurrent Prerequisite ART 473 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 480 Advanced Image Making

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.

3

Prerequisites

(ART 279 and ART 338 with a minimum grade of D-) or (ART 397 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 481 Advanced Photography

This course provides the student with the opportunity to undertake a specialized study of a photographic process, technique or topic.
3

Prerequisites

ART 271 with a 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

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 483 Gender and Art

This course addresses aspects of gender in art across times and cultures.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 485 Design History

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.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 487 Latin American Art

Explores modern & contemporary Latin American art.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 488 Art of the Nineteenth Century

Study of art and architecture from the 19th century, with a focus on Europe and America.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 492 Internship in Art

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

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Art & Design (and) Visual Arts Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 493 Museum Studies Practicum

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.
3

Prerequisites

ART 426 with a minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 495 Topics in Art

In depth study of topics in art and art history.

1-4

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

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

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ART 496 Art of the Twentieth Century

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

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required