Course Descriptions


ART (ARTS)

Undergraduate Areas of Study
Foundation Studios
Departmental
Art Education
Art History
Ceramics
Fiber
Graphic Design/Illustration
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture


Course offerings are listed by number within area of study.

Foundation Studios

ARTS 1201. Two-Dimensional Design. (3) The two-dimensional surface and its structural possibilities (i.e., graphics, photography, painting); elements of plastic expression related to increased complexity of space and form. Priority for majors. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 1202. Three-Dimensional Design. (3) A beginning studio emphasizing experimentation with design and materials as related to the exploration of form and space in three dimensions. Priority for majors. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 1203. Drawing I. (3) Introduction to drawing involving skills and theory including perspective, proportion, and rendering in a variety of media and techniques. Priority for majors. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 1205. Figure Drawing I. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1203 or consent of instructor. The figure as it relates to form, contour and movement; an anatomical study emphasizing the relationships of skeletal and muscle organization and other referents in the development of graphic skills and vocabulary. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 1206. Concepts, Form and Structure. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1202 or consent of instructor. Theory and methods course designed to explore natural forms as they relate to the third dimension; developed from analysis of objects conditioned by perceptual attitudes. Six hours. (On demand)

Departmental

ARTS 2105. Electronic Media I. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1201 and 1203 or consent of instructor. Introduction to evolution of computers, current hardware, and applications to various art applications on the Amiga and Macintosh platforms. Introduction to Internet research for Art Majors. No previous computer experience required. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2205. Electronic Media II. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 2105 or consent of instructor. Development of proficiency in programs on the Amiga and/or Macintosh platforms relating to specific areas of studio concentration. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 2800. Directed Studies in Art. (1-3) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Directed individual research in a particular artistic field of interest not otherwise offered. Maximum credit toward degree is six hours. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTS 3000. Topics in Electronic Media. (1-3) Special Topics in electronic media. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3005. Topics in Computer Assisted Art. (1-3) Special topics in computer assisted art. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand.)

ARTS 3101. Art Writing. (W) (3) Prerequisite: consent of instructor for non-majors. Priority for Art and Architecture majors. Intensive writing experience in the forms of writing commonly employed in the visual arts: criticism, journalism, historical research, personal essay. (Fall)

ARTS 3104. Installation Art. (3) Prerequisite: Art major, junior standing and consent of instructor. The process of installation, from making a mockup to budgets, experimentation, personal needs, and final assembly; emphasis on the historical, critical and creative issues surrounding the very nature and definition of installation art. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3105. Electronic Media III. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2205 or consent of instructor. Further development of proficiency on the Amiga and/or Macintosh programs relating to specific student areas of studio concentration. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3205. Electronic Media IV: Animation and Video. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2205 or consent of instructor. Requires computer proficiency to use self-generated video footage within video and animation programs such as the Amiga Toaster and/or Macintosh HyperCard, Premier, Macro Mind Director, of other time-based software. Individual creative animation and video project required. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3287. Exhibition Design. (3) Prerequisites: MSTS 2101 (for museum Studies Minors), or ARTS 2181 (for Art Majors). Theory, interpretation, design and fabrication of exhibitions for museums, galleries, and other cultural, corporate, educational and public use. Six hours. (Same as MSTS 3203) (Spring) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3400. Internship in the Arts. (1-3) Non-salaried opportunity for students to observe, examine, and participate in the creative dynamics and procedural operations of an art organization, arts related business, professional artist's studio, or expert craftsworker. Sponsor supervised. Six to twelve hours per week. Repeat for credit with different sponsors. Pass/No Credit grade evaluation. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTS 3405. Internship in Electronic Media. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3105 or 3205 or consent of the instructor. Non-salaried opportunity for students to observe, examine and participate in the creative dynamics and procedural operations of an arts organization, production house or other arts related business or expert craftsperson dealing with electronic media. Sponsor supervised. Six to twelve hours a week. Pass/No Credit grade evaluation. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTS 3600. Senior Seminar. (WA) (3) Prerequisite: Art majors with senior standing. Seminar and intensive writing experience explores a variety of general issues in contemporary art with an emphasis on career questions faced by graduating seniors. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3800. Independent Study in Art. (1-3) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Supervised individual research of artistic problems with appropriate documentation of the results. Maximum credit toward art major is six hours. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTS 3801. Visual Arts Workshop. (1-6) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Contracted and pre-approved arrangements for student to receive credit for visual arts workshops conducted outside the University's course offerings. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)


Art Education

ARTS 2121. Developmental Art. (3) Human growth potential, creative and perceptual development, learning objectives, past and current philosophies, and psychology in art. Individual studio problems involving art elements, principles, and media. Six hours. For non-majors only. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTS 3021. Topics in Art Education. (1-3) Special topics in art education. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3121. Art Education Methods I (K-12). (3) Prerequisite: 24 semester hours of studio art. Analysis of learning theories as related to growth and development in visual arts; organization of tools, media and materials; curriculum design in planning art units and lesson plans; evaluation and motivation techniques. Studio course. Six hours.(Fall)

ARTS 3122. Art Education Methods II (K-12). (3) Development of objectives for art education based on personal and historical references, philosophy, and psychology. Relationship of the arts and artists to contemporary society. Curriculum design and classroom management. (Spring)

ARTS 3125. The Creative Process in the Schools. (3) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Developing techniques for dealing with aesthetic experiences and the creative process as tools for learning; productive analysis of the dimensions of natural and created art forms (visual arts, dance/movement, music and drama), consideration of their qualities and making value judgments; aesthetics of the physical world, arts elements, creative process, artists, environment and the culture. May be repeated for credit. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3422. Student Teaching in the Visual Arts. (12) Prerequisite: senior standing in the Teacher Certification program in Art and approved application for student teaching. Program of experiential learning activities in art conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of University faculty and school personnel. Semester long practice teaching. (Fall)


Art History

ARTS 1111. Art Appreciation. (A) (3) Introduction to the appreciation of art through slide lectures concerning a brief chronological history of art, the elements of design, and general concepts of art. For non-majors only. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTS 1211. Art History Survey I. (A) (3). Survey of Western and Near Eastern Art from prehistoric times to A. D. l400, with special emphasis upon the interrelationship of the visual arts and other cultural developments. Discussions of readings, lectures, slides and video tapes. Essay exams. (Fall)

ARTS 1212. Art History Survey II. (A) (3). Survey of Renaissance, Baroque and Modern Art from A. D. l400 to the present, with special emphasis upon the interrelationship of the visual arts and other cultural developments. Discussions of readings, lectures, slides and video tapes. Essay exams. (Spring).

ARTS 2112. Asian Art. (A or X) (3) Survey of Indic, Chinese, and Japanese art with special emphasis upon the art as the illustration of religious, philosophical, and political ideals. Discussions of readings, lectures, slides, and video tapes. Essay exams. (Fall)

ARTS 2113. Native Art. (A or X) (3) Survey of Pre-Columbian and Native American art, Africa, and Oceania with special emphasis upon the art as the illustration of religious, philosophical, and political ideals. Discussion of readings, lectures, slides, and video tapes. Essay exams. (Spring)

ARTS 2212. Art History Methods. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1211 and 1212, or consent of instructor. Survey of primary methodologies, theories and research in the history of art and art criticism, including formalism; iconography; connoisseurship; biography; social history; Marxism; feminism; postmodern and contemporary theory. (Fall) (Alternate years)

ARTS 2219. History of Photographic Arts. (3) Survey of the major events and stylistic developments in photography from 1839 to the present.(Spring) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3001. Topics in Art History. (1-3) Special topics in art history. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3111. Ancient Art. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1211. Survey of the arts and architecture of the ancient western world, from prehistoric times to the fall of the Roman empire. Special emphasis on the interactions of the religious and political systems within the arts as well as identification of cultural styles of art. Discussions of readings, lectures, slides and video tapes. Essay exams. (Fall)

ARTS 3112. Pre-Columbian Art. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1211. Survey of the arts and architecture of the Americas before European contact in the 16th century. Special emphasis on the interactions of religion, social systems and the arts as well as identification of ethnic styles of art. Discussions of readings, lectures, slides and video tapes. Essay exams. (Fall) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3113. Medieval Art. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1211. Survey of the major movements in Europe and the Near East from A.D. 324-1400 with special emphasis on the philosophical background and the interrelationships among the arts of each period. Discussions of readings, lectures, slides and video tapes. Essay exams. (On demand)

ARTS 3114. Renaissance and Baroque Art. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1212. Survey of the arts and architecture of Europe and the Colonial world from 1400-1775. Emphasizing the Renaissance philosophy of art, interactions of the Protestant Reformation and Counter Reformation, and the identification of national styles of art. Discussions of readings, lectures, slides and video tapes. Essay exams. (Spring)

ARTS 3117. Colonial-19th Century Art in the United States. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1212 or consent of instructor. Survey of the major artists and movements in the United States from the Colonial period through 1900, including discussions of cultural contexts and philosophical backgrounds of major styles. (Fall) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3118. 19th Century Art in Europe. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1212 or consent of instructor. Survey of the major artists and movements in 19th century in Europe, including discussions of cultural contexts and philosophical backgrounds of major artists and styles. (Fall) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3119. 20th Century Art in the United States. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1212 or consent of instructor. Survey of the major movements in the United States from 1900-1945, with special emphasis on the cultural and philosophical backgrounds of major artists and styles. (Spring) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3120. 20th Century Art in Europe. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1212 or consent of instructor. Survey of the major movements in 20th century modernist art in Europe from 1900-1945, with special emphasis on the cultural and philosophical backgrounds of major artists and styles. (Spring) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3211. Contemporary Art. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1212 or consent of instructor. History of the visual arts after 1945 from aesthetic, visual and conceptual perspectives. Selected artists discussed in depth within the artistic and theoretical frameworks of modernism and Post-Modernism. Readings from Modern and contemporary theory. (Fall) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3212. Contemporary Art Theory and Criticism. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1212 and 2212, or consent of instructor. Major ideas and writings which discuss and interpret the visual arts of the contemporary era; readings in theory and criticism from the postmodern and current periods. (Spring) (Alternate years)


Ceramics

ARTS 2175. Ceramics Handbuilding. (3) Introduction to handbuilt forming methods, concept development, low-temperature materials and firing procedures. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2176. Ceramics Wheel I. (3) Introduction to wheel forming methods, and concepts involving skill development, glaze formulation, and basic high-fire techniques. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2275. Ceramic Sculpture. (3) Introductory studio emphasizing larger scale sculptural techniques, concepts and design in fired earthen-ware clays. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 2276. Ceramics Wheel II. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 2176 or consent of instructor. Continuation of Arts 2176 emphasizing development of skills, materials, firing techniques and concepts. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3071. Topics in Ceramics. (1-3) Special topics in ceramics. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3175. Intermediate Ceramics I. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2175 or 2176 or consent of instructor. Intermediate development of handbuilding and/or wheel skills and concepts. More advanced materials and firing techniques. Emphasis on personal expression and aesthetics. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3176. Intermediate Ceramics II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3175. Continuation of ARTS 3175. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3178. Ceramic Materials. (3) Prerequisites/ corequisite: ARTS 3175 or consent of instructor. Intermediate ceramic raw material theory and practices related to the development of clay and glaze formulations. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3179. Kiln Technology. (3) Prerequisite/ corequisite: ARTS 3175 or consent of instructor. Intermediate kiln theory and practices related to ceramic studios. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3275. Advanced Ceramics I. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3176. Advanced ceramic studio of higher level skills, concepts and aesthetics with particular emphasis on personal expression and development of an individual clay portfolio. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3276. Advanced Ceramics II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3271. Continuation of ARTS 3275. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)


Fiber

ARTS 2151. Introduction to Fibers I. (3) Introduction to non-loom weaving techniques. Emphasizing structure and application of techniques. Course may include frame weaving, basketry, cardweaving, spinning and felting. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2251. Introduction to Fiber II. (3) Introduction to surface design and fiber construction. Techniques and concepts involving skill development, basic fiber properties, spinning and dyes. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2255. Tapestry. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2151 or consent of instructor. Tapestry techniques concentrating on color and design. May be repeated for credit. Six hours. (Spring) (Alternate years)

ARTS 2256. Rug Weaving. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2151. Technical study including warp-faced and weft-faced rugs, pile, and flat woven surfaces. May be repeated for credit. Six hours. (Spring) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3051. Topics in Fiber. (1-3) Special Topics in fiber. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3151. Intermediate Fibers I - Loom. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2151 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the loom, procedures for warping, basic techniques including drafting, patterns and color problems; emphasis on technique and structure. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3152. Intermediate Fibers II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3151 or consent of instructor. Continuation of Intermediate Fiber I development of skills, concepts and aesthetics with emphasis on personal expression. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3252. Advanced Fiber I. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3152 or consent of instructor. Advanced level fiber techniques and concepts with emphasis on personal expression and development of individual fiber portfolio. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3253. Advanced Fiber II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3252 or consent of instructor. Continuation of ARTS 3252 with additional emphasis on individual fiber portfolio development. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)


Graphic Design/ Illustration

ARTS 2181. Graphic Design I. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1201 and 1203. Introduction to basic graphic design and visual communications principles and the history of design. Exploration of equipment, materials, techniques and procedures. Emphasis on concept development and basic layout design skills. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2186. Illustration I. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1203. Exploration of drawing and media techniques as they relate to pictorial representation of visual communications--emphasis on conceptual and theme development. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3181. Graphic Design II. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 2181. Development of creative solutions to graphic design and visual communications problems. Use of type as a primary design element, and the exploration of finished comprehensive art techniques. Principles of paste-up, commercial printing, and client relations included. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3183. Macintosh for Graphic Design. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2181. Hands-on production of press-ready art for Graphic Design Usage. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 3186. Illustration II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2186. Exploration of more complex applications of illustration techniques. Emphasis on development and refinement of individual style for a diversified illustration field. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3187. Children's Book Illustration. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2186. Survey of layout, research, storyboard, dummy, and finished artwork necessary to create a children's book for presentation to publishers. Come prepared with an idea for a children's book. Six hours. (Fall) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3188. The Figure in Illustration. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1205 and 2186. Examination of memory and research techniques to draw the figure in any position or environment. Emphasis on anatomy, form, composition and costume. Six hours. (Fall) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3081. Topics in Graphic Design. (1-3) Special topics in graphic design. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3086. Topics in Illustration. (1-3) Special topics in illustration. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3281. Graphic Design III. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3181. Advanced exploration of individual and group solutions to complex, integrated graphic design and visual communications problems. Professional studio environment emphasizes client and business dynamics, visual research, portfolio refinement, and presentation skills. Design industry issues in contemporary society examined. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3286. Illustration III. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3186. Advanced illustrative program of professionally oriented assignments, with additional emphasis on series illustration, the marketplace, and portfolio development and presentation. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3408. Graphic Design Internship. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3281. An eight week placement in a professional setting for observation and supervised design-related duties. Ten hours per week and written documentation of internship required. Pass/No Credit grade evaluation. (Spring)

ARTS 398l. Portfolio Project. (3) Prerequisite ARTS 3281 or 3286 or 3387. Independent studio course requiring strong research, writing and presentation skills in addition to well developed design skills. Focus on initiation and implementation of an advanced level project solving a complex artistic problem. Public presentation of project required. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)


Painting and Drawing

ARTS 2131. Introductory Painting. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1201 and 1203 or consent of instructor. Basic theory and technique of oil painting. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2133. Watercolor/Mixed Media. (3) Fundamentals of watercolor and related mixed media with emphasis on developing aesthetic understandings, skills in handling painting media and exploration of varied approaches to pictorial solutions. Individual experimentation and expression. May be repeated for credit. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 2137. Figure Drawing II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1205 or consent of instructor. Emphasizes complex problems and fully developed drawings in a variety of media. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2139. Drawing II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1203 or consent of instructor. Further development of perceptual skills with emphasis on conceptual issues; exploration of subject matter, meaning and content, and thematic development in a variety of black and white and color materials. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 3031. Topics in Painting. (1-3) Special topics in painting. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3034. Issues in Contemporary Painting. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1212 or consent of instructor. Advanced seminar focused on critical analysis, stylistic comparison, values, and cultural issues related to contemporary painting. Assigned reading, critical writing, and one extended research project. Three hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3035. Topics in Drawing. (1-3) Special topics in drawing. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3131. Intermediate Painting: Abstract. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2131. Varieties of abstraction in modern and post-modern painting practice. Principal media are oil and acrylic paints, collage, mixed media. Six hours. (Fall)

ARTS 3132. Intermediate Painting: Figure. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2131. Human form as a vehicle for artistic expression in oils, acrylics, and mixed media. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 3136. Figure Drawing III. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2137 or consent of instructor. Explores humanist and formalist approaches to depicting the figure; multiple figures in environmental situations. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 3137. Figure Drawing IV. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3136 or consent of instructor. Advanced studio using the figure as subject matter. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 3138. Drawing III. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1205 and 2139 or consent of instructor. Drawing for expression and communication; further development of perceptual and conceptual skills with emphasis on defining an individual direction; mixed media, color, collage, non-traditional materials and surfaces. Six hours. (Fall)

ARTS 3139. Drawing IV. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 3138 or consent of instructor. Advanced studio with emphasis on development of individual direction. Six hours. (Fall)

ARTS 3231. Advanced Painting. (3) Prerequisite ARTS 3131, 3132 or consent of instructor. Exploration of issues and concepts of artistic identity and creativity through combined studio/seminar. Advanced painting media/technique instruction. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 3931. Painting Projects I. (6) Prerequisite: ARTS 3231 or consent of instructor. Studio/seminar research course focused on producing a body of work related to an artistic problem or theme chosen by the student. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3932. Painting Projects II. (6) Prerequisite: ARTS 3931. Continuation of ARTS 3931 culminating in a public exhibition of a body of original art work. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)


Photography

ARTS 2191. Introduction to Photographic Media. (3) Fundamental principles, processes, and aesthetics of photography in black and white and color media. Introduction to photographic color theory, operation of cameras, and basic darkroom techniques. Principles of photography as a means of personal expression. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2291. Black and White Photography. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1201 and 2191. Continuation of ARTS 2191 with emphasis on contemporary methods, approaches, and techniques in silver printing used as a means of creative personal expression. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 2292. Color Photography. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1201 and 2191. Continuation of ARTS 2191 with emphasis on color negative printing and theory and processes used as a means of creative personal expression. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 3091. Topics in Time Arts. (1-3) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Special topics in time arts. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3097. Issues in Time Arts. (3) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Identification of historical, contemporary and future issues affecting the use and understanding of photography and electronic imaging, including video, when used as a means of personal expression. May repeat for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3191. Intermediate Photography. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2291. Principles and practices of medium and large-format photography, in conjunction with artificial and studio lighting techniques. Emphasis on personal expression. Six hours. (Fall)

ARTS 3193. Alternative Photographic Media. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2291. Alternative silver and non-silver photographic media and aesthetics. Experimental studies in the personal and imaginative use of photographic materials. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3195. Time Arts As Documents. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2191 or consent of instructor. Examines the nature of time arts documents, considering their sociological, anthropological and artistic qualities. Students are required to study the history and criticism of documentation and to make a document incorporating historical information and contemporary concerns. Six hours. (On demand)

ARTS 3291. Advanced Photographic Media. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3191 or consent of instructor. Advanced use of the camera as a medium of individual creative expression. Projects in all types of photographic and photographically related media. May be repeated for credit. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3409. Internship in Photography. (3) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Non-salaried opportunity for students to observe, examine, and participate in the creative dynamics and procedural operations of a photography arts organization, photographically related business, or museum studies. Sponsor and faculty supervised. Nine hours per week. Pass/No Credit grade evaluation. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTS 3695. Photographic Seminar I. (3) Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of photographic requirements, consent of instructor, and corequisite ARTS 3995. A Seminar emphasizing verbal and written criticism of photography and photographically related media. Criticism focused on historical and contemporary bodies of work as well as on students' portfolios. Three lecture hours taken in conjunction with ARTS 3995. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3696. Photographic Seminar II. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 3695, 3995, and corequisite 3996. Continuation of ARTS 3695. Three lecture hours taken in conjunction with ARTS 3996. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3891. Time Arts Workshop. (1-6) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Contracted and pre-approved arrangements for student to receive credit for photographic, video, and electronic imaging workshops conducted outside the University's course offerings. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTS 3892.Time Arts Readings. (3) Directed readings in time arts studies, including photography, video and electronic imaging. Emphasis to be placed on the multifaceted nature of time arts media as they are used in the arts and humanities, and on the identification of the major concepts and persons affecting the artistic and critical development of those media. (On demand)

ARTS 3995. Photographic Projects I. (3) Prerequisite: 12 hours of photographic requirements, consent of instructor and corequisite ARTS 3695. Photographic media studio focused on producing a body of work related to an artistic problem or theme chosen and explored as visual research by the student. Six hours taken in conjunction with ARTS 3695. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3996. Photographic Projects II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3995, 3695 and corequisite 3696. Continuation of ARTS 3995 plus the requirement to complete a body of original art work and to hold a public exhibition. Six hours taken in conjunction with ART 3696. (Fall, Spring)

Printmaking

ARTS 2161. Lithography. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1201 and 1203 or consent of instructor. Introduction to lithographic pencils, crayons, and tusche washes. Basic theory and techniques for hand printing black and white lithographs from stones and plates. Particularly suited to developing drawing skills. Six hours. (Fall)

ARTS 2162. Intaglio and Relief Printmaking. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1201 and 1203 or consent of instructor. Introduction to intaglio techniques of etching, aquatinting, and drypoint, and to relief techniques of woodcut, linocut and inkless embossing. Emphasis on personal imagery along with the expressive potential of the media. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTS 2163. Silkscreen. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1201 and 1203 or consent of instructor. Introduction to silkscreen techniques of paper stencil, drawing fluid blockout, crayon, tusche and glue method, and photo emulsion. Emphasis on personal imagery along with the expressive potential of the media. Six hours. (Spring) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3061. Topics in Printmaking. (1-3) Special topics in printmaking. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3168. Intermediate Printmaking I. (3) Prerequisite: one of the following: ARTS 2161, 2162, 2163, or 3061. Development of intermediate skills in any or combined areas of printmaking (i.e., lithography, intaglio, relief, silkscreen, calligraphy, drawing with printed collage, artist's books or monoprinting). Exploration of color printing and a continued survey of image-making techniques. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3169. Intermediate Printmaking II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3168. Further exploration and development of image-making techniques and printing skills in any or combined areas of printmaking. Special emphasis on artistic themes. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)


Printmaking

ARTS 3261. Advanced Printmaking I. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3169. Development of advanced skills in any or combined printmaking techniques. Emphasis on the development of individual concepts, themes, and printmaking portfolios. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3262. Advanced Printmaking II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 3261. Continuation of ARTS 3261. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)


Sculpture

ARTS 2141. Introduction to Sculpture. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 1202 and 1203 or consent of instructor. Beginning studio exploring three-dimensional forms, concepts and techniques utilizing plaster and wood as sculptural media. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 2146. Metalsmithing/Jewelry I. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 1202 or consent of instructor. Beginning studio exploring three-dimensional forms, concepts and techniques utilizing non-ferrous metals in functional design. Six hours. (Spring) (Alternate years)

ARTS 3041. Topics in Sculpture. (1-3) Special Topics in sculpture. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3046. Topics in Metalsmithing/Jewelry. (1-3) Special topics in metalsmithing. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTS 3141. Intermediate Sculpture. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 2141 or consent of instructor. Studio to continue exploration of three-dimensional forms and concepts while introducing more advanced wood-forming processes, basic metal-fabrication techniques, and metal casting. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 324l. Advanced Sculpture I. (3) Prerequisites: ARTS 2175 and 3l4l or consent of instructor. Continued exploration of three-dimensional forms and concepts using a combination of media. Introduction of basic forming processes and techniques for plastics and fiberglass. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3242. Advanced Sculpture II. (3) Prerequisite: ARTS 324l or consent of instructor. Continued exploration of three-dimensional forms and concepts. Introduction of advanced metal-fabrication techniques and continued emphasis on mixed-media approach to sculpture making. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 394l. Sculpture Individual Project I. (6) Prerequisite: ARTS 3242 or consent of instructor. Exploration of individual directions in sculpture. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTS 3942. Sculpture Individual Project II. (6) Prerequisite: ARTS 394l. Continued exploration of individual directions in sculpture. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)


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