Courses-ART

Art Courses

ART-1100: Introduction to the Visual Arts - 3 hours
Introduction to the visual arts of the Western World, with an emphasis upon artworks of the twentieth century. Slides, films, lectures, discussions. Field trips. Fee: $20. IAI: F2 900

ART-1210: Two-Dimensional Basic Studio - 3 hours
Introduction to the various approaches to drawing, composition, and problem solving, relative to two-dimensional visual design, utilizing a variety of media and techniques. Field trips. Fee: $40.

ART-1310: Three-Dimensional Basic Studio - 3 hours
Introduction to and exploration of basic three-dimensional design, using tools and materials to create forms and space that deal with the spatial problems of structure and aesthetics. Field trips. Fee: $40.

ART-2220: Drawing Studio - 3 hours
Foundation in the basic perceptual, expressive, and design aspects of drawing. A wide variety of subject matter and techniques using traditional dry and wet media will be explored. Field trips. Fee: $40.

ART-2500: Graphic Design - 3 hours
Introduction to graphic design, with emphasis on the design process for print media. Application and discussion of grid, layout, typography, color and commercial printing will be explored. Field trips. Fee: $60.

ART-3210: Painting Studio I - 3 hours
Introduction to the use and control of paint as an expressive medium. Creative study utilizing a variety of media, such as water color, gouache, acrylic, mixed-media, and oil. Field trips. Fee: $50.

ART-3245: Digital Photography I - 3 hours
Basic theory and procedure of digital photography as an art form are studied. Instruction includes digital camera usage, basic computer editing, fundamentals of composition, and photo presentation. Field trips. Fee: $60. Students supply their own digital camera.

ART-3310: Ceramic Studio I - 3 hours
Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques, including hand-built and wheel-thrown methods. Slides and demonstrations. Field trips. Fee: $50.

ART-4100: Western Art: Pre-history - Renaissance - 3 hours
The study of Western art from prehistoric time through the Renaissance. Field trips. Fee: $20.

ART-4105: Western Art: Post-Renaissance - Contemporary. - 3 hours
The study of Western Art Post Renaissance to the present. Field trips. Fee: $20.

ART-4140: Non-Western Art - 3 hours
Survey of visual art forms from non-Western areas including India, China, Japan, Africa, Oceania, and art of the pre-Columbian American and the Native American. Field trips. Fee: $20.

ART-4210: Painting Studio II - 3 hours
Further study of paint in the contexts of image and abstraction. Some larger scale/independent works will be included. Acrylic and mixed media problems. Prerequisite: ART-3210. Field trips. Fee: $40.

ART-4231: Printmaking Studio I - 3 hours
Methods and materials of fine art printmaking; includes monotype, monoprint, drypoint, intagio (etching, collograph, etc.), linoleum, woodcuts, and experimental techniques. Field trips. Fee: $50.

ART-4232: Printmaking Studio II - 3 hours
Advanced study of various printmaking techniques, such as monotype, monoprint, drypoint, intaglio (etching, collograph, etc.), linoleum, woodcut, serigraphy, and experimental methods. Prerequisite: ART-4231 or consent of Instructor. Field trips. Fee: $50.

ART-4245: Digital Photography II - 3 hours
Advanced theory and procedure of digital photography as an art and commercial form is studied. Instruction includes advanced digital camera usage, advanced computer editing, and advanced photo presentation. Field trips. Fee: $60. Students supply their own digital camera.

ART-4310: Ceramic Studio II - 3 hours
Advanced techniques in ceramic construction and experiments in both hand building and wheel throwing. Firing techniques and introduction to glaze calculation. Prerequisite: ART-3310. Field trips. Fee: $50.

ART-4320: Sculpture Studio- 3 hours
Exploration of three-dimensional form, utilizing a variety of material. Techniques of construction modeling and casting are covered. Films, slides and demonstrations. Field trips. Fee: $50.

ART-4330: Jewelry - 3 hours
Techniques in the design and execution of jewelry, includes casting, fabrication, piercing and enameling. Field trips. Fee: $60.

ART-4420: Liturgical Arts Studio - 3 hours
Emphasis is placed on the student becoming familiar with various methods, materials, and textiles used in church and worship settings. Development of skills in design and image-making for two and three dimensional applications. Field trips. Fee: $50.

ART-4430: Fiber Arts Studio- 3 hours
Introduction into the creation, processes, and manipulation of paper, cloth and other natural materials. Two and three-dimensional surfaces will be considered. Field trips. Fee: $50.

ART-4510: Desktop Publishing I - 3 hours
Introduction to the use of computers as a graphic design tool. Applied problems in image creation and page layout. Survey of desktop publishing hardware and software. Fee: $60.

ART-4520: Desktop Publishing II - 3 hours
Introduction to advanced uses of the computer as a graphic design tool. Applied problems in image creation and page layout using image manipulation and page layout applications. Prerequisite: ART-4510. Fee: $60.

ART-4601: Teaching Art: Middle/Secondary Schools - 3 hours
Analysis and demonstration of methods and techniques which apply to the development of confidence and art skill in the adolescent student. Philosophy, structure, and operation of high schools. Field trips. Cross listed with EDU-4601. Field trips. Fee: $35.

ART-4611: Teaching Art: Elementary School - 3 hours
Curriculum, methods, and materials in teaching art in the elementary grades organized around Discipline-Based Art Education practices: Art History, Art Aesthetics, Art Production, and Art Criticism. Required for K-12 Art Certification. Field Experience required. Prerequisite: ART-1100, ART-1210, ART-1310, and admission into the College of Education. Field Trips. Fee: $35. Cross Listed with EDU-4611.

ART-4801: Teaching Art: Preschool/Primary Grades - 1 hour
Media, methods, and materials of teaching art at the early childhood level. Emphasis on aesthetic education and its philosophy in relationship to early childhood. Field trips. Fee: $40.

ART-4901: Teaching Art: Elementary and Middle School - 1 hour
Methods and materials of teaching art in the elementary and middle school levels. Emphasis on discipline based art education, art production and art history as they apply to these levels. Clinical experiences required. Field trips. Fee: $40.

ART-4910: Topics in Contemporary Arts Studio - 3 hours
Exploration of a wide range of contemporary issues and/or media in art. Emphasis is on developing art through an understanding of concepts and choice of materials in the art-making experience. May be repeated once for a maximum of six hours of credit. Field trips. Fee: Student responsible for supply fee; varies.

ART-4950: Independent Study in Art - 1-6 hours
Supply fee is determined by type of study.

ART-4990: Internship in the Graphic Arts - 3 hours
Supervised involvement in graphic design work experience and development of an art portfolio. Open to students in the Graphic Arts major with senior standing and approval of the department.

ART-4991: Internship in Art - 1-3 hours
Supervised involvement in arts-related work experience and development of an art portfolio. Open to students with an art major or minor with senior standing and approval of the department.

ART-4992: Internship in Visual Art Administration