Programs:

Students will be guided by the outline of baccalaureate Degrees, the University Core Curriculum, and the concentration areas listed below.

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COURSES:

ART: CRAFTS (ACR)

211 Ceramics 1. (3)
Basic hand-building techniques: wedging, slab, coiling, and pinch methods. Glazes, slips, bisquing, and firing will be part of the studio experience.
Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

221 Introduction to Metals. (3)
Introduction to jewelry and object making using metal. Emphasis on design and the techniques of sawing, soldering, forming, bezel setting, chain and wire working, as well as other basic processes.
Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.
Open only to art majors and minors.

312 Ceramics: Throwing 1. (3)
Beginning throwing; use of the potter’s wheel to develop skills in throwing. A continued study of form, glaze, and idea. Prerequisite: ACR 211.
Open only to art majors and minors.

313 Ceramics: Hand Building 1. (3)
Continued study of hand building methods as well as form, idea, and glazing techniques.
Prerequisite: ACR 211.

314 Ceramics: Throwing 2. (3)
Use of the potter's wheel to develop production form; continued study of form, glaze, and idea.
Prerequisite: ACR 312.

315 Ceramics: Hand Building 2. (3)
Continued study of hand building techniques to develop an integration of form, glaze, and idea. Individual problems will be set up according to student needs.
Prerequisite: ACR 313.

316 Glaze and Kiln Technology. (3)
Introduction to clays, ceramic chemicals, glaze calculation and kiln construction, technology, and firing processes.
Prerequisite: ACR 211 or permission of the instructor.
Open only to art majors and minors.

322 Metalsmithing and Dieforming. (3)
Introduction to metalsmithing including raising and dieforming; basic hammering and forming techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: ACR 221.
Open only to art majors and minors.

323 Metals: Casting. (3)
Jewelry casting using the lost-wax investment technique. Production casting will be covered, including rubber-mold making and wax injecting for cast multiples.
Prerequisite: ACR 221.
Open only to art majors and minors.

324 Metals: Color. (3)
Color in metal, including enameling and aluminum and refractory metal anodizing.
Prerequisite: ACR 221.
Open only to art majors and minors.

390 Business Skills for the Artist/Craftsperson. (3)  
Business skills for the artist/craftsperson; product development, pricing, bookkeeping, networking, retail, wholesale markets, galleries, agents, and promotion of artists/craftspersons and their products. Recommended for advanced art students.
Prerequisite: prefer junior or senior standing; to be used only as art elective.
Open only to art majors and minors.

415 Independent Study in Crafts. (1-3)  
Designed for professionally oriented students allowing them to select and explore more intensively a special area.
Prerequisite: sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

416 Ceramics: Throwing 3. (3)
An in-depth exploration of forming vertically and horizontally on the wheel; continued study of form, glaze, and idea.
Prerequisite: ACR 314.

417 Ceramics: Hand Building 3. (3)
Continued study of hand building techniques, form, and idea based on individual student needs.
Prerequisite: ACR 315.

418 Ceramics: Senior Project. (3)
Synthesis and culmination of studio experiences in the major content area, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort. In addition there must be documentation through slides, résumé, and artist statement.
Prerequisite: ACR 416, 417; permission of the ceramics faculty and the department chairperson.
Open only to art majors.

425 Metals: Advanced Fabrication. (3)
Advanced construction techniques including catches, hinges, stone settings, etc. Basic forging will also be covered.
Prerequisite: ACR 323.

426 Metals: Advanced Surface Techniques. (3)
Advanced surface techniques including chasing and repoussé, metal inlays and laminations, patination, and other surface embellishments.
Prerequisite: ACR 324.

427 Metals: New Technologies. (3)
New technologies in metalsmithing. Extended study of contemporary technologies such as electroforming, plastics, and photoetching.
Prerequisite: ACR 425.

428 Metals: Senior Project. (3)
Synthesis of experience in metals culminating in an exhibition of work. In addition, there must be documentation through slide portfolio and résumé. Should be taken during the final semester of undergraduate work.
Prerequisite: ACR 427; permission of the metals faculty and the department chairperson.
Open only to art majors.

498 Seminar in Crafts. (3-9)
Group or individual investigation and experience in various concepts, media, and techniques as related to the crafts.
Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours of art courses and permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

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ART: DESIGN (ADS)

101 Foundations 1. (3)
Exploration of basic art principles, elements, and concepts emphasizing spatial organization of the two-dimensional plane. Also employs basic media, techniques, and tools emphasizing craftsmanship.
Parallel recommended: AFA 101.
Open only to art majors and minors.

102 Foundations 2. (3)
Continued exploration and application of basic art principles and elements to organize three-dimensional space. Also employs basic media, techniques, and tools with emphasis on artisanship.
Prerequisite: ADS 101.
Parallel recommended: AFA 202.

104 Color Theory and Design. (3)
Continued exploration and application of basic art principles and elements, with an in-depth study of contemporary color theory and practice, including the use of computer technology.
Prerequisite: AFA 202; ADS 102; ART 200; or permission of the instructor.
Open only to art majors and minors.

241 Introduction to Visual Communication. (3)
Introduction and orientation to concepts and skills necessary for visual communication in two and three dimensions. Fundamentals of structure, color, typography, and tools are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ADS 101, 102; AFA 101, 202.
Open only to art majors. Offered only fall semester.

242 Type and Image. (3)
Consideration of typography in relation to visual organization; color theory and its application to communication. Type and image are covered in experimental and practical formats.
Prerequisite: ADS 241; admission to the graphic design sequence through portfolio review.
Open only to visual communication majors.

301 Visual Communication Technologies 1. (3)
Exploration of technology that could include beginning Web design, multimedia, motion graphics, and other relevant topics to the design discipline.
Prerequisite: to be announced before each offering.
Open only to visual communication majors.

302 Visual Communication Technologies 2. (3)
Exploration of technology that could include intermediate and advanced Web design, multimedia, motion graphics, and other relevant topics to the design discipline.
Prerequisite: to be announced before each offering.
Open only to visual communication majors.

341 Visual Communication 1. (3)
Exploration of creative thematic development through all stages of the design process. Technical elements of type specification, computer implementation, and graphic communication production.
Prerequisite: ADS 242.
Open only to visual communication majors.

342 Visual Communication 2. (3)
Concentrated problem analysis emphasizing symbology, typography, and image development. Continued integration of computers in the design process.
Prerequisite: ADS 341.
Open only to visual communication majors.

415 Independent Study in Design. (1-3)
Designed for professionally oriented students, allowing them to select and more intensively explore a special area.
Prerequisite: sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

441 Visual Communication 3. (3)
Advanced problem solving in sequential and three-dimensional forms.
Prerequisite: ADS 342.
Open only to visual communication majors.

442 Visual Communication 4. (3)  
Advanced problem solving in visual communication. Refinement of presentation techniques and résumé and portfolio development.
Prerequisite: ADS 441.
Open only to visual communication majors.

443 Special Topics in Visual Communication. (3-9)
Intensive exploration of strategies and visual development within specific design areas. Could include computer, letterpress, exhibition and signage, packaging, typography, publications, illustration, or development of concept and content.
Prerequisite: ADS 341 or permission of the instructor.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to art majors.

471 Visual Communication Practicum. (3)
Problem solving within and/or outside of the university community. Group and/or individual projects for clients. Requires portfolio review and permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: ADS 341.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors.

480 Senior Design Thesis. (3)
Intensive study with research and resolution of a current problem in visual communication as a capstone experience.
Prerequisite: ADS 342, sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to visual communication majors.

498 Seminar in Design. (3-9)
Group or individual investigation and experiences in the fine arts beyond the scope of regular course work.
Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours of credit in art or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

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ART EDUCATION (AED)

200 Understanding Art. (3)
Introduction to art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and studio art processes of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Lecture and studio experiences integrate art criticism, aesthetics, and art history with hands-on studio art projects.
Not open to art majors.

201 Introduction to Art Education. (3)
Introduction to art education as a teaching profession. Emphasizes investigating artistic growth of normal and special populations and the materials, techniques, tools, art concepts, and strategies appropriate for teaching art to such students.
Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.
Open only to art majors. 

304 Art Curriculum and Instruction. (3)
Designed to develop the art students’ abilities to make art-curricular judgments by developing art-curriculum plans and designing art experiences.
Prerequisite: C or better grade in AED 201; admission to the teacher education program.
Open only to art majors.

305 Art Teaching and Learning Practicum. (3)
Direct experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching strategies. Includes observation of students participating in art-related environment. Laboratory teaching time is arranged.
Prerequisite: C grade or better in AED 304.
Open only to art majors.

399 Classroom Use of Methods and Materials: Art. (3)
A study of methods, materials, curricula, and issues relating to high school and middle school level visual arts education. Prerequisite: C or better grade in AED 305.
Open only to art majors.

415 Independent Study in Art Education. (1-3)
Permits professionally oriented art students to select and more intensively explore an area of art education.
Prerequisite: sponsorship of an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to students with areas in art.

498 Seminar in Art Education. (1-9)
Topical seminar with emphasis on critical thinking and discourse as practices of the professional artist and art educator, including both group and individual investigation and experiences. Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202; AHS 102.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to art majors.

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ART: FINE ARTS (AFA)

101 Drawing 1. (3)
Introduction to drawing, the application of basic principles and elements of art as they relate to drawing concepts. Emphasizes development of perceptual awareness and familiarity with a broad range of media and techniques.
Parallel recommended: ADS 101.
Open only to art majors and minors.

202 Drawing 2. (3)
Life drawing. Intensive study of the human figure. Descriptive, expressive, and interpretive methods of imaging the figure are explored, and a variety of materials and techniques are introduced.
Prerequisite: AFA 101.
Parallel: ADS 102.

211 Painting 1. (3)
Introduction to painting: study of basic considerations of image making with oil paint. Focuses on media, techniques, design elements, and concepts.
Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

217 Watercolor 1. (3)
Exploration of materials and techniques of transparent watercolor as they apply to the solution of painting problems.
Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

221 Sculpture 1. (3)
Introduction to traditional and contemporary sculpture. The materials associated with additive, subtractive, and substitution techniques will be demonstrated.
Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

231 Introduction to Printmaking. (3)
Beginning printmaking techniques with an emphasis on intaglio and relief processes.
Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

303 Drawing 3. (3)
Analytical and descriptive aspects of drawing are explored. Emphasizes thematic and conceptual development and encourages experimentation with a broad range of techniques and materials.
Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

304 Drawing 4. (3)
Drawing experiences exploring varied materials, methods, and concepts. Emphasizes developing a more personalized visual statement.
Prerequisite: AFA 303.

312 Painting 2. (3)
Explorations in painting designed to build on initial experiences by studio practice and through slide-lectures on contemporary painting.
Prerequisite: AFA 211.
Open only to art majors and minors.

313 Painting 3. (3)
Individualized instruction aimed at the continued mastery of technical skills and progress toward the solution of pictorial and conceptual problems.
Prerequisite: AFA 312.

314 Painting 4. (3)
Continued interest in the development of technical skills and the solution of pictorial problems with new emphasis on individual creative solutions.
Prerequisite: AFA 313.

315 Painting 5. (3)
Emphasizes advancing from technical proficiency toward the development of individual conceptual goals relating to painting.
Prerequisite: AFA 314.

317 Encaustics. (3)
Learn and explore the ancient encaustic (hot wax) painting techniques while developing personal iconography. This course will address the components of painting: subject, content, form, and technique in a contemporary manner.
Prerequisite: AFA 211 or 217.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors and minors.

318 Watercolor 2. (3)
Continued exploration of painting problems in watercolor with emphasis on the unique character of the medium.
Prerequisite: AFA 217.

319 Watermedia. (3)
Advanced study in watermedia on paper to expand painting skills while narrowing the search for personally significant imagery.
Prerequisite: AFA 318.
A total of 12 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

322 Sculpture 2. (3)
Continued exploration of materials used in formal sculpture; welded and forged metal, wood construction and carving, stone carving, clay, wax, and plastic.
Prerequisite: AFA 221.
Open only to art majors and minors.

323 Sculpture: Introduction to Casting. (3)
Introduction to and emphasis on the basic techniques and concepts of mold making and casting aluminum, bronze, and plastics.
Prerequisite: AFA 221.

324 Sculpture: Wood. (3)  
Introduction to wood fabrication, shaping, and finishing as it applies to functional and non-functional objects.
Prerequisite: AFA 221.

325 Sculpture: Casting and Mold Making. (3)
Continuation of AFA 323. Advanced casting and mold-making procedures. Individual development of the concepts and techniques associated with the casting process.
Prerequisite: AFA 323.

341 Intaglio Printmaking 1. (3)
Intermediate-level printmaking dealing with basic intaglio techniques. Emphasizes ability to deal creatively and conceptually with the technical process.
Prerequisite: AFA 231.
Open only to art majors and minors.

342 Intaglio Printmaking 2. (3)
Advanced printmaking dealing with basic intaglio techniques including line etching, drypoint, engraving, softground, and aquatint. Open-ended problem solving and in-depth study emphasizing the ability to deal creatively and conceptually with the technical process.
Prerequisite: AFA 341.

351 Lithography 1. (3)
Fundamental processes of drawing and printing lithographs using stones and aluminum plates. Drawing and painting techniques are used to develop images.
Prerequisite: AFA 231.
Open only to art majors and minors.

352 Lithography 2. (3)
Further development and investigation of the processes of lithography, including color. Exploration of stone and metal plate techniques.
Prerequisite: AFA 351.

361 Relief Printmaking 1. (3)
Fundamental procedures of relief printing from the woodblock and other surfaces emphasizing the use of color and new approaches. Developed images are expected to have a relationship to this print medium.
Prerequisite: AFA 231.
Open only to art majors and minors.

362 Relief Printmaking 2. (3)
Continuation of procedures of relief printing from the woodblock and other surfaces emphasizing the use of color and new approaches. Develop images that have a relationship to this print medium.
Prerequisite: AFA 361.
Open only to art majors and minors.

371 Serigraphy 1. (3)
Introductory printmaking dealing with the processes of serigraphy, including the basic stencil techniques and their variations, photo silk-screen processes, and the use of color. Emphasizes the ability to deal creatively with the silk-screen process; silk-screen as a fine art form.
Prerequisite: AFA 231.
Open only to art majors and minors.

372 Serigraphy 2. (3)
Continued exploration of printmaking in serigraphy designed to increase sophistication in serigraphic techniques, approaches, concepts, and use of color.
Prerequisite: AFA 371.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors and minors.

405 Drawing 5. (3)
Continuation of the drawing experience for the more advanced emphasizing greater expertise in drawing skills while also encouraging research, experimentation, and thematic exploration.
Prerequisite: AFA 304.

406 Drawing 6. (3)
Advanced drawing, stressing problem solving and research with an increased expectation of aesthetic, technical, and conceptual proficiency with each successive enrollment.
Prerequisite: AFA 405.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

415 Independent Study in Fine Arts. (1-3)
Designed for professionally oriented students, allowing them to select and explore more intensively a special topic.
Prerequisite: sponsorship by an art faculty member and permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

416 Painting 6. (3)
Individualized instruction, continuing the emphasis on student identification and development of personal concepts in painting.
Prerequisite: AFA 315.

426 Sculpture: Advanced Problems. (3)
Designed to extend technical understanding and aesthetic development beyond the fundamental level.
Prerequisite: AFA 322 or 323 or 324.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors and minors.

443 Intaglio Printmaking 3. (3)  
Advanced printmaking emphasizing aesthetic decision making involving the intaglio process through the knowledge of technique and use of personal artistic choices.
Prerequisite: AFA 342.
Open only to art majors and minors.

444 Intaglio Printmaking 4. (3)
Application of the technical and aesthetic aspects of advanced intaglio printmaking emphasizing individualized instruction and problem solving.
Prerequisite: AFA 443.
Open only to art majors and minors.

453 Lithography 3. (3)
Investigation of additional drawing and painting techniques as they relate to lithography. Further development of printing skills and the lithographic image.
Prerequisite: AFA 352.
Open only to art majors and minors.

454 Lithography 4. (3)  
Emphasizes color printing. More fully develops skills as an artist and as a printer in the lithographic medium.
Prerequisite: AFA 453.
Open only to art majors and minors.

487 Senior Project in Drawing. (3)
Synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experiences in drawing, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort.
Prerequisite: 18 credit hours in drawing, sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.

489 Senior Project in Painting. (3)
Synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experiences in painting, with a student exhibition and supporting written composition as the concluding effort.
Prerequisite: AFA 416, 18 credit hours in painting; sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.

491 Senior Project in Sculpture. (3)
A synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experiences in sculpture, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort.
Prerequisite: 21 credit hours in sculpture, sponsorship by a sculpture faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.

493 Senior Project in Printmaking. (3)
Synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experience in printmaking, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort.
Prerequisite: 27 credit hours in printmaking, sponsorship by a printmaking faculty member, and permission of the department chairperson.

498 Seminar in Fine Arts. (3-9)
Individual investigation and experience in the fine arts.
Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours of credit in art; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

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ART: HISTORY (AHS)

100 Introduction to Art. (3)
Through a survey of art and artifacts from ancient through modern times and the historical and social elements that helped to shape them, course offers an introduction to the understanding and appreciation of painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Open only to students not majoring in art.

101 History of Art Survey 1. (3)
Introduction to art and architecture as social products of a global human history. Both the similarity and diversity of human social organizations and the role of visual culture in time will be discussed. Prehistoric, tribal, Asian, Ancient, and European to the end of the Middle Ages.
Open only to art majors and minors.

102 History of Art Survey 2. (3)
Continuation of history of art survey sequence. Western art from the fifteenth century to the present.
Prerequisite: AHS 101.
Open only to art majors and minors.

201 Art Criticism and Meaning. (3)
Employs lecture, discussion groups, and critical writing to explore aesthetics and content in art, in response to texts in art history, theory, and criticism, case studies in art history, and developments in contemporary art.
Prerequisite: AHS 102. Open only to art majors.

220 Art in the United States 1. (3)
Investigation of the role visual culture has played in the United States as Americans attempted to situate themselves geographically, culturally, economically, and politically within their own society and within the world at large from ca. 1600 to ca. 1876.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102 or permission of the instructor.
Open to all students.

221 Art in the United States 2. (3)
Traces the evolution in the United States of American visual arts from ca. 1876 to 1945 within the context of important social, historical, and intellectual events.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102 or permission of the instructor.
Open to all students.

232 Art of Rome. (3)
Art and architecture of early Rome and the Republic to the Late Empire. Architecture and urbanism as a vehicle for the political and cultural extension of the empire to the barbarian West and the Hellenized East; missionary role of historic reliefs; Roman concepts of personality and portraiture; and the growth of luxury arts: ornament, interior decoration, and collecting.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 101 or permission of the instructor.
Open to all students.

240 Early Medieval Art. (3)
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from the fourth through the tenth centuries in relation to the religious, political, and technological conditions of the period. Rural northwest Europe will be discussed in relation to urban societies in the East. Periods to be covered include early Christian, Merovingian, Carolingian, Ottonian, and Byzantine.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 101 or permission of the instructor.
Open to all students.

241 Late Medieval Art. (3)
European art and architecture from the eleventh through the fourteenth centuries. Emphasis on technical and stylistic influences and innovation, as well as cultural context of patronage and artistic production.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 101.
Open to all students.

251 Art of the Italian Renaissance 1300-1600. (3)
Art and architecture examined primarily in terms of style, content, and context including ideology and theory, conditions of art production, and role of artist.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102.
Open to all students.

252 Early Modern Europe 1: Art from 1600 to 1750. (3) Exploration of art and architecture of Europe, from the Counter-Reformation shrine of St. Peter to Louis XIV's palace at Versailles; from the Jesuit altarpieces in Antwerp to the Dutch Republic of Vermeer and Rembrandt and more. Italy, Spain, France, Germany, England, Flanders, Netherlands.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102 or permission of the instructor.
Open to all students.

253 Early Modern Europe 2: Art from 1750 to 1850. (3)
Art and architecture in the era of enlightenment and revolution, age of Napoleon, Restoration, reaction, reform, economic advance, and social unrest. From country gardens to urban boulevards, rococo, neoclassicism, romanticism, historicism, realism, and impressionism; England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102 or permission of the instructor.
Open to all students.

261 Twentieth-Century Art. (3)
Investigation of the stylistic, theoretical, and social dimensions of the visual arts through the 1900s, with emphasis on European
avant-garde movements.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102.
Open to all students.

263 Contemporary Art. (3)
Exploration of ideas, issues, and personalities involved with the production, reception, marketing, interpretation, and criticism of established and new media around the world in the generation of living artists.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102.
Open to all students.

264 Film Analysis. (3)
Emphasizes understanding cinematic works through the analysis of styles and techniques employed by filmmakers. The historical evolution of these styles and techniques will be addressed, as well as social, cultural, and political influences.
Open to all students.

275 History of Photography. (3)
Survey of technical, aesthetic, theoretical, and social issues in photography throughout its history from the early nineteenth century to the digital age.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102.
Open to all students.

290 Asian Art. (3)
General survey of art and architecture in south, southeast, central, and east Asia from the prehistoric era to the advent of the industrial era. Emphasizes characteristic forms, techniques, and art theory in the context of developments in society and religion.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 101 or permission of the instructor.

301 Special Topics in History of Art. (3)
Survey and investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in art history with emphasis on those not covered in other courses (women in art, history of museums and collecting, problems in methodology, etc.). Exact content will be announced before each offering. A particular topic can only be taken once.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 101 or permission of the instructor.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

310 History of Visual Communication. (3)
Detailed analysis of visual communication from the late nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on European and American design. Influential movements, artists, designers, and technology that shape current design thinking will be highlighted.
Prerequisite: ADS 241 or permission of the instructor.
Open only to art majors.

311 History of Three-Dimensional Design. (3) Interdisciplinary study of three-dimensional design and function as applied to furniture design, exhibition design, architecture, and decorative arts from the eighteenth century to the present with an emphasis on American and European design.
Prerequisite: AHS 102.
Open only to art majors and minors.

415 Independent Study in Art History. (1-3)
In consultation with faculty sponsor, a student may select and intensively explore a special topic.
Prerequisite: sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

498 Seminar in Art History. (3-9)
Advanced class investigation in the history of the visual arts. Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours of credit in art or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

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ART (ART)

100 Art Orientation. (1)
Introduces departmental, collegiate, and university courses, programs, practices, and policies. Explores majors, facilities, safety procedures, careers, and services available that concern art majors.
Parallel: ADS 101; AFA 101.
Open only to art majors.

200 Introduction to Computer Art. (3)
Introductory studio experience in the use of digital technology in the fine arts. Topics include digital imaging, motion graphics, editing and computer animation. This course will also trace technologically driven art from pioneering efforts to current trends, and the central role played by computers in the field of electronic art.
Open only to art majors.

231 Photography 1. (3)
Introduction to photography as an expressive art form emphasizing the development of photographic vision as well as technical proficiency. Students furnish their own light meters and cameras with adjustable aperture, time setting, and focusing. Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.
Open only to art majors.

232 Photography 2. (3)
Emphasizes the further exploration of fine art photography, technical and aesthetic concerns of photographic image making, and an introduction to contemporary photographic history, theories, and issues.
Prerequisite: ART 231.
Open only to art majors.

233 Digital Imaging. (3)
Emphasizes fine art image making, focusing on the use of photographic images within the digital environment. Topics include: techniques and aesthetics of digital imaging, digital cameras, scanning, fine art printing and color management. Subtle image enhancement to complex compositing and manipulation will be explored.
Prerequisite: ART 200, 231.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors.

299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (0-6) 
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles to be announced before each semester.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

311 Animation 1. (3)
Introduction to techniques and aesthetics of three-dimensional computer animation. Topics will include modeling, animation, surfaces, lighting, and rendering.
Prerequisite: ART 200, 231.
Open only to art majors.

312 Animation 2. (3)
Expands upon three-dimensional computer animation concepts and techniques while developing narrative and experimental structures. Continued exploration of modeling, lighting, surfaces, dynamics, particle animation, compositing, and character animation.
Prerequisite: ART 311.
Open only to art majors.

313 Animation 3. (3)
Advanced investigation in three-dimensional computer animation. Exploration of topics such as inverse kinematics, expressions, character animation, compositing, motion capture, batch processing and distributed rendering. Storytelling and experimental approaches will be further developed.
Prerequisite: ART 312.
Open only to art majors.

321 Video and Intermedia Art 1. (3)
Provides an historical, theoretical and technical introduction to video art and intermedia, surveying new media art forms including various video genres, installation, and performance. Technical demonstrations and workshops will cover camera, sound, lighting, pre-production and digital editing techniques. Prerequisite: ART 200, 231.
Open only to art majors.

322 Video and Intermedia Art 2. (3)
Expands upon concepts, aesthetics, and techniques of experimental electronic art. Topics include digital video, digital imaging, motion graphics, interactive media, sound, installation, and experimental genres. Work and readings by electronic and intermedia artists will be screened and discussed.
Prerequisite: ART 321.
Open only to art majors.

323 Video and Intermedia Art 3. (3)
Emphasizes the advanced exploration of specialized topics within electronic art. The development and refinement of innovative techniques and concepts will be stressed. Works representing various genres of time-based and interactive digital works will be screened throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: ART 322.
Open only to art majors.

330 Color Photography. (3)
Introduction to color printing and processing. Principles, techniques, and nuances of color photography are covered with emphasis on their fine art applications. Cameras with adjustable f-stops, shutter-speeds and focus are necessary.
Prerequisite: ART 232.
Open only to art majors.

331 Photography 3: Studio. (3)
Emphasizes the creative potential of medium and large format photography as well as introducing artistic manipulation of lighting equipment in the studio and on location. Professional applications will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: ART 232.
Open only to art majors.

332 Photography 4: Special Topics. (3)
Investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issues in photography (alternative processes, performance, installation, mural printing, etc.). Specific content will be announced before offering. A particular topic can only be taken once.
Prerequisite: ART 331.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors.

369 Department of Art Internship. (3)
Ten or more weeks of supervised summer work-related experience. A selective review process must be passed before enrolling. Paid professional experience under supervision of department and professional sponsors.
Prerequisite: portfolio review by area faculty, overall grade-point average of 2.75, junior standing; permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to art majors.

414 Animation 4. (3)
Design and production of a collaborative or independent animation project. Projects can be produced independently or in collaboration with an interdisciplinary group of artists, animators, or composers. A pre-production package will be developed and approved by the instructor. Festival and exhibition opportunities will be explored.
Prerequisite: ART 313.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors.

415 Independent Study in Art. (1-3)
Advanced independent exploration of topics in photography, animation, video, or intermedia art.
Prerequisite: sponsorship by a faculty member and permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors.

424 Video and Intermedia Art 4. (3)
The development of a body of work refining approaches to video, electronic art, and intermedia forms. Projects can be produced independently or in collaboration with an interdisciplinary group of artists, animators, or composers. All work will be produced in consultation with the instructor. External exhibition opportunities will be explored.
Prerequisite: ART 323.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors.

433 Directions in Photography. (3)
Major emphasis on the development of the individual aesthetic. Addresses artistic direction, motivations, discipline, craft, critical abilities, and articulation of ideas. Photographic media to be used is at the discretion of the student.
Prerequisite: ART 233, 331; completion of 15 hours of credit in photography.
Open only to art majors.

434 Advanced Directions in Photography. (3)
A continuation of ART 433; emphasis on the further maturation of artistic abilities and intellect. Preparation for senior exhibition and post-graduation issues will be addressed.
Prerequisite: ART 433.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors.

480 Senior Project in Photography. (3)
Synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experience in photography, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort. Prerequisite: ART 433, completion of 21 hours of credit in photography, sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: ART 434.
Open only to art majors.

490 Senior Project in Electronic Art and Animation. (3)
Synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experiences in animation, video or intermedia art, with a student exhibition as the capstone experience.
Prerequisite: ART 414 or 424, completion of 15 hours in option, sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to art majors.

498 Seminar in Art. (3)
Group or individual investigation and experiences in photography, animation, video, or intermedia art.
Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours of credit in art; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to art majors.
 

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