Art Courses (ART) - Studio Courses

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Courses For Undergraduates

120 Fundamentals of Drawing (4:2:6).

Basic course in the practice and principles of drawing. Emphasis on working from observation with a wide variety of media and genres explored. (FA,SP)

140 Design I (4:2:6).

Basic course in fundamentals of design. Work in two and three dimensions. (FA,SP)

150 Clay Modeling (4:2:6).

General course in preparation, designing, and modeling in clay. (FA,SP)

220 Intermediate Drawing (2:1:3).

Pr. 120.

A continuation of the practices and principles of ART 120, with a greater emphasis on conceptual development. (FA,SP)

221 Life Drawing I (2:1:3).

Pr. 220.

Figure drawing from the model. (FA,SP)

226 Woodcut and Wood Engraving (2:1:3).

Pr. 120 or 140.

Woodblock relief techniques as a printmaking medium. (Not offered every year.)

228 Etching I (2:1:3).

Pr. 120 or 140.

Intaglio techniques as a printmaking medium. (FA,SP)

229 Lithography I (2:1:3).

Pr. 120 or 140.

Planographic techniques as a printmaking medium. (FA,SP)

231 Techniques of Painting (2:1:3).

Pr. 120.

Materials and characteristic processes of major techniques. (FA)

232 Painting I (2:1:3).

Pr. 120.

Basic course which uses observation as a vehicle for learning the fundamentals of oil painting.

241 Design II with a Computer (2:1:3).

Pr. 140.

Introduction to the computer as a design tool and art medium. A variety of imaging applications introduced through design studio problems and visual problem solving.

252 Techniques of Sculpture (2:1:3).

Pr. 150.

Tools, materials and characteristic processes of major techniques.

253 Sculpture I (2:1:3).

Pr. 150.

Working from observation, students will increase their perceptual ability and skills through studio assignments. Emphasis on the comprehension of forms and structures in space.

275 Metal Crafts I (2:1:3).

Pr. 140 or 150.

Techniques required to make jewelry and small art objects from copper, brass and precious metals. Includes gem and stone setting.

281 Ceramics I (2:1:3).

Basic course with emphasis on handbuilt forms. (FA,SP)

285 Photography I (3:1:6).

Pr. 140, or permission of instructor.

Equipment and basic techniques of photography. Students must purchase film and papers. 35 MM camera required. (FA,SP)

321 Life Drawing II (2:1:3).

Pr. 221.

• May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and department head.

Continuation of 221. (FA,SP)

322 Experimental Course: Variable Topics in Drawing (2:1:3).

Pr. 221.

Practice and study of traditional and contemporary methods of drawing in a variety of media and genres. (Offered SP'00)

323 The Arts as Human Experience (3:3).

AULER/CLER: FA/CFA

An examination of the meaning of the arts experience, including its historical and personal significance. Includes reading and related work in art, dance, drama and music. (Same as BCT 323, DCE 323, MUS 323.)

335 Painting II (4:2:6).

Pr. 232.

Studio course with substantial work from the model. Emphasis on development of control of the medium for pictorial purposes.

337 Painting III (4:2:6).

Pr. 335.

Studio course with work from the model and other subject matter; emphasis on control of pictorial elements and individual development.

340 Design III (2:1:3).

Pr. 140 and 241.

Advanced study of design fundamentals with emphasis on advanced execution and content. (FA,SP)

341 Letters, Signs and Symbols (2:1:3).

Pr. 140 and 241.

Letter forms, signs and symbols as configurations for design study.

343 Techniques of Structures (4:2:6).

Pr. 340.

Theory and craftsmanship of small structures. Emphasis on aesthetic and mechanical characteristics of common materials.

344 The Electronic Darkroom (3:3:3).

Pr. 241, or permission of instructor

• 285 recommended.

Studio based exploration of photography, graphic design, and digital imaging. A range of image capture and output techniques investigated along with computer image manipulation software applications. (Alt years)

345 Three-Dimensional Design (2:1:3).

Pr. 10 s.h. of studio art including 140.

Development of three-dimensional systems as objects and as environments.

346 Kinetic Design (2:1:3).

Pr. 10 s.h. hours of studio art including 140.

Motion and time sequence in two-dimensional and three-dimensional design.

347 Color Theory (2:1:3).

Pr. 140.

Major color theories and systems. Projects using properties of color in pigments, transparencies and projected light. (FA,SP)

348 Metal Sculpture (2:1:3).

Pr. 252 or 253.

Studio course in non-cast metal sculpture techniques and concepts. Basic welding and fabrication of metal as a sculpture medium.

353 Metal Casting (4:2:6).

Pr. 252 or 253 or permission of instructor.

Basic course in casting metal as a sculpture medium. Theory and practice of moldmaking and foundry processes.

355 Sculpture II (4:2:6).

Pr. 252 or 253.

Sculpture as a plastic idiom in creating forms in space. Emphasis on the development of individual expression.

356 Sculpture III (4:2:6).

Pr. 355.

Advanced undergraduate work with emphasis on individual sculpture development.

373 Design Methods for the Crafts (4:2:6).

Pr. 100 or 101, 140, or permission of instructor.

Sources of and approaches to crafts design with materials such as wood, fiber, metal and paper. Exploration of sources of design in natural and man-made worlds. Recommended for Art Education majors.

375 Metal Crafts II (2:1:3).

Pr. 275.

Advanced work in techniques required to make jewelry and small art objects from copper, brass, precious metals.

381 Ceramics II (2:1:3).

Pr. 281 or permission of instructor.

Wheel-thrown forms; glazing and decorating techniques. (FA,SP)

382 Ceramic Glaze Techniques (2:1:3).

Pr. 281.

Glaze formulae; mixing and testing of glazes, glaze application, the care and operation of equipment. (SP)

384 Photojournalism (3:1:2).

Pr. 285 or permission of instructor.

Course examines some aspects of photojournalism, dealing with photographs which answer questions of Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How; photographs which convey important information about the human condition. (FA)

385 Photography II (3:1:6).

Pr. 285 or portfolio and permission of instructor.

Special techniques including those used in research laboratories; work with special types of film. Students must purchase films and papers.

387 Color Photography (3:1:5).

Pr. 285.

An introduction to the basic processes used to produce color photographs and to an understanding of color photography as art.

388 Experimental Course: Photographic Interaction (3:1:6).

Pr. 285.

Course expands the boundaries of image-making in still life, nature and human relationships. Includes advanced techniques in printing and sequencing images. (Offered SP'00)

393 Practicum/Internship in Art Careers (1-3).

Pr. prior written approval of supervising instructor and department head, with written agreement of expectations from sponsor.

• May be repeated for credit.

Practical experience for art majors for developing career goals and skills.

428 Etching II (2:1:3).

Pr. 228.

• May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor or department head.

Continued development of etching techniques introduced in Etching I. Emphasis placed on supervised independent work consistent with students' personal artistic goals. (FA,SP)

429 Lithography II (2:1:3).

Pr. 229.

• May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor or department head.

Continuation of ART 229 with additional emphasis on multi-color imagery and the integration of advanced lithographic processes in students' assignments.

439 Painting: Selected Media (2:1:3).

Pr. 120, 220.

Special techniques and pictorial problems of various paint media.

440 Books and Images (4:2:6).

Pr. 140 and 241.

• For advanced students

Advanced studio investigation into the relationships between images and book forms, traditional and contemporary, electronic and printed, static and dynamic. (Alt years)

442 Image Sequencing/Sequential Images (4:2:6).

Pr. 241 or permission of instructor.

• For advanced Design majors.

Structured studio workshop exploration of static, time based, and interactive image sequencing. Traditional and digital media incorporated. (Alt years)

446 Graphic Design (4:2:6). Pr. 140 and 241.

• For advanced students.

An advanced investigation into two dimensional design. Computer and traditional media incorporated to address advanced studio problems and techniques. (Alt years)

481 Ceramics III (2:1:3).

Pr. 281, 381.

Advanced course in ceramics with emphasis on the entire ceramic process: preparation of clay body and glazes, forming, bisque and glaze firing. (FA)

493 Honors Work (3-6).

See prerequisites under Honors Program, XXX 493 (p. 172).

• May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes.

496 Special Problems, Studio (2).

Pr. prior approval of supervising instructor required.

• May be repeated for credit with permission of department head.

Independent studio work adjusted to needs and interests of individual student. (FA,SP)

498, 499 Independent Study (2), (2).

Pr. senior status and permission of instructor.

Students complete work demonstrating technical accomplishment and self-motivation. 498: sequence of work must be submitted for juried senior show. 499: sessions on portfolio presentation and preparation. (FA,SP)

Courses For Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate Students

520 Anatomy for the Artist (3:2:2).

Pr. 150 or permission of instructor.

Visual analysis of the human form with an emphasis on the skeleto-muscular system.

525 Advanced Metal Casting (4:2:6).

Pr. 353 or permission of instructor.

• May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Advanced theory and practice of metal casting.

529 The Multi-Media Print (4:2:6).

Pr. 226 or 228 or 229, and 241.

Experimental forms of image making utilizing diverse sources of technical and aesthetic references including electronic media, photography, monoprints, collagraphy, 3-D constructions and traditional printmaking methods and processes. (FA,SP)

531 Painting (4:1:8).

Pr. senior or graduate standing.

• May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Theories, methods and techniques characteristic of recent trends in painting.

535 Advanced Painting (4:2:6).

Pr. advanced undergraduate or graduate standing.

• May be repeated for credit

Advanced practice and theory of painting. A wide variety of media and genres will be explored.

557 Site-Specific Sculpture (4:2:6).

Pr. 355 or permission of instructor.

• May be repeated for credit.

Provides opportunity to make site-specific sculptures; process of making work in the public arena from initial conception, interaction with jury committee to completed sculpture. (SP)