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Art Courses (ART)

103 Design 356 Sculpture II
200 Special Topics 366 Intermediate Photography
201 Ancient to Gothic Art History 367 Creative Photography
202 Renaissance to Modern Art History 368 Contemporary Photography
205 Drawing 375 Jewelry
206 Figure Drawing 381 Elementary Art Methodes & Practicum
210 Graphic Design I 382 Elementary Education Art Methodes
265 Photography 383 Secondary Art Methodes & Practicum
275 Web Design / Interactive Media 400 Special Topics
304 History of Photography 401 Design: Advanced Studies
305 Modern Art History 402 Art History: Advanced Studies
310 Typography 405 Graphic Design: Advanced Studies
320 Graphic Design II 406 Drawing: Advanced Studies
321 Graphic Design Studio 426 Painting: Advanced Studies
325 Painting 436 Ceramics: Advanced Studies
326 Painting II 446 Printmaking: Advanced Studies
330 Illustration 456 Sculpture: Advanced Studies
335 Ceramics 466 Photography: Advanced Studies
336 Ceramic II 470 Graphic Design Internship
345 Relief and Intaglio Printmaking 471 Art Internship
346 Serigraphy and Lithography Printmaking 490 Senior Seminar
355 Sculpture


103

Design

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
A studio course that introduces students to the elements and principles of 2-D and 3-D design, color theory, and sculputral form. Students complete projects in a variety of media.

4 credits

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200

Special Topics

1- 4 credits

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201

Ancient to Gothic Art History

Satisfies Religious Traditions Flag
Students develop knowledge of art by studying it global development from the Paleolithic period through the Gothic period.

4 credits

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202

Renaissance to Modern Art History

Satisfies Global Awareness requirement
Students develop knowledge of art by studying its global development from the Renaissance period through contemporary art movements.

4 credits

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205

Drawing

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
Students learn to use a wide variety of drawing tools, media, and techniques. Traditional and contemporary drawing styles are covered. Emphasis is placed on the development of drawing skills.

4 credits

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206

Figure Drawing

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
Students draw from the figure and live models. Students develop an understanding of the human figure and means of presenting the figure through drawing techniques.

4 credits

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210

Graphic Design I
(103, 205, or 206 for majors; none for non-majors)

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
Students gain knowledge and skills in the creative and problem-solving aspects of graphic design. Students gain a critical perspective on the technical, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of graphic design.

4 credits

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265

Photography

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
Students study a broad survey of photography's history, method, materials and tools. Studio and darkroom work and integral parts of the course.

4 credits

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275

Web Design / Interactive Media
(210)

Students learn website construction and other interactive formats with emphasis on the need for planning and design strategies.

4 credits

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304

History of Photography

Students learn the development of photography from early ideas and images to contemporary creative and commercial uses of the photographic media.

4 credits

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305

Modern Art History

Students learn the directions, styles, media, reasons, and attitudes of modern artists. The period of study covers 1865-200.

4 credits

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310

Typography
(210)

Students learn the conceptual, organizational, and creative aspects intrinsic to the process of designing with type. The course includes a thorough survey of the history, principles, and terminology of typography.

4 credits

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320

Graphic Design II
(210)

Students analyze and examine graphic design in more detail. Students acquire an understanding of its techniques and processes allowing them to explore the relationship between text and imagery.

4 credits

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321

Graphic Design Studio
(320)

Students Continue their investigation of graphic design focusing on achieving strong technical and conceptual skills through the development of integrated design problems. This course may be repeated for additional elective credit.

4 credits

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325

Painting

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
Students learn the basics in painting in oils and acrylics. Attention is given to understanding the theories of color and their application to painting.

4 credits

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326

Painting II
(325)

Students learn to place emphasis on development of individual points of view and the use of a variety of media.

4 credits

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330

Illustration
(103, 205, either 210, 325, 345, 346 or 265, or instructor's permission)

Students learn the concepts of communication a message through illustration. Students focus on the creation of illustrations derived from photographic, hand-drawn, found, and computer generated imagery.

4 credits

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335

Ceramics

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
Students learn wheel-thrown pottery, hand-formed pottery, sculptural techniques, glazing, and firing procedures.

4 credits

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336

Ceramic II
(335)

Students continue to develop their proficiency with clay and glazing with individual experiments defined by the students.

4 credits

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345

Relief and Intaglio Printmaking

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
Students learn the basics of relief and intaglio printing methods with an emphasis on the creative process in printing.

4 credits

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346

Serigraphy and Lithography Printmaking

Students learn the basics of serigraphy and lithography printing methods with an emphasis on the creative process in printing.

4 credits

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355

Sculpture

Satisfies Creative Expression requirement
Students gain a foundation in modeling, carving, and casting giving them a basic understanding of sculptural technique.

4 credits

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356

Sculpture II
(355)

Students develop their individual work defining personal style and direction.

4 credits

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366

Intermediate Photography
(265)

Students learn to use medium and large format photographic processes using both black and white and color materials. Studio, field and darkroom work are emphasized. Students learn color through printing. A photography portfolio is completed.

4 credits

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367

Creative Photography
(265)

This is an advanced course for students with a good understanding of black and white and color photography. Students learn creative use of special photographic processors and equipment. Individual approaches to problem solving will be stressed.

4 credits

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368

Contemporary Photography
(265)

Students learn advanced photographic techniques, electronic imaging as an art form, and other new and innovative techniques in the field of photography. Students work on individual assignments creating a major creative work or portfolio.

4 credits

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375

Jewelry

Students are introduced to the jewelry making processes and learn fabrication in non-precious and precious metal. Students learn design principles as they are applied to jewelry.

4 credits

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381

Elementary Art Methodes & Practicum
(EDUC 300, 2.50 cum gpa, 2.50 Education gpa, admitted to Teacher Preparation Program)

Students learn the methods of teaching art in the elementary school with emphasis on disciplined-based art education which includes art production, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. Philosophy of art education and a 10 hour practicum are part of the course.

4 credits

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382

Elementary Education Art Methodes
(EDUC 300, 2.5o cum gpa, 2.50 Education gpa, admitted to Teacher Preparation Program)

Students learn the methods of teaching art in the elementary school with emphasis on disciplined-based art education which includes art production, art criticism, art history and aesthetics.

4 credits

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383

Secondary Art Methodes & Practicum
(EDU 300, 2.50 cum gpa, 2.50 Education gpa, admitted to Teacher Preparation Program)

Students learn art programs, materials, and methods suitable for the secondary level.

4 credits

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400

Special Topics

1- 4 credits

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401

Design: Advanced Studies
(103, Jr. standing, instructor's permission)

Students pursue advanced work in design. The course includes faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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402

Art History: Advanced Studies

Students pursue advanced special studies in art history. The course includes faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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405

Graphic Design: Advanced Studies
(321, instructor's permission)

Students pursue advanced self-directed projects in graphic design with faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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406

Drawing: Advanced Studies
(205, 206, instructor's permission)

Students pursue advanced ideas, drawing techniques, and compositions. The course includes faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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426

Painting: Advanced Studies
(325, 326, instructor's permission)

Students pursue perfecting a personal style. The course includes faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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436

Ceramics: Advanced Studies
(335, 336, instructor's permission)

Students pursue perfecting a personal style. The course includes faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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446

Printmaking: Advanced Studies
(345, 346, instructor's permission)

Students pursue a specific area of printmaking. The course includes faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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456

Sculpture: Advanced Studies
(355, 356, instructor's permission)

Students pursue perfecting a personal style. The course includes faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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466

Photography: Advanced Studies
(366, 368, instructor's permission)

Students pursue photography as a medium of expression with personal style and gain a better understanding of technique. The course includes faculty support, supervision, and criticism.

1- 4 credits

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470

Graphic Design Internship
(Instructor's permission)

Students gain experience in print or digitally based graphic communication productions. Advertising agencies, design studios, or companies with in-house design facilities will provide students with "real world" experience in aspects such as: designing for clients, producing work suitable for production, and working creatively within constraints. Students have the opportunity to apply classroom theory to professional situations as well as analyze their experience through discussion and writing.

2- 4 credits

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471

Art Internship
(Instructor's permission)

Students have the opportunity to apply classroom theory to professional situations as well as analyze their experience through discussion and writing.

1- 4 credits

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490

Senior Seminar
(Sr. standing)

Senior Capstone Experience
Students discuss the art world of which they are a part. Readings, discussion, writing, and a senior art exhibition will be part of the course.

2 credits

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