Art (ART) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
ART 101. Foundation Drawing I: Observation
Basic drawing skills, materials and techniques with emphasis on perceptual acuity and visual elements. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 102. 2-D Design and Color
Critical and analytical skills used in building basic visual design vocabulary. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 103. Foundation Drawing II: Form and Content
Perceptual and conceptual drawing problems, theme and content development, media experimentation, and critical vocabulary. Prereq.: 101. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 104. 3-D Design
Design and manipulation of form and space through a diverse approach to materials and processes. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 105. Computer Studio
Computer as a creative tool. Exposure to various applications and media. 3 Cr. F, S.
+ART 130. Studio Art for Non-Majors
Studio experiences in various media. See class schedule for listing of topics. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 9 Cr. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
+ART 131. Introduction to the Visual Arts of the World (Diversity/MGM)
Visual arts as a unique form of human communication of personal and cultural values. 3 Cr. F, S.
+ART 198. Research and Analytical Writing in Art
Analytical reading and writing in context of visual arts. Integrates writing, visual communication, design, art-making and art history. Extended research project. Meets core writing requirement. 4 Cr. F.
ART 201. Critical Frameworks
Criticism, theory, and practices of contemporary visual arts in studio setting. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 202. Combined Media/Photography
Traditional and contemporary approaches with currently used technologies including photographic processes. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 220. Introduction to Graphic Design Studio I
Principles and practice of graphic design; study of visual signs and symbols including letterforms. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, admission to graphic design emphasis; graphic design minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 221. Introduction to Graphic Design Studio II: Tools & Techniques
Problem solving using current tools and techniques used in graphic design. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, admission to graphic design emphasis; graphic design minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 230. Art History Survey I
Painting, sculpture and architecture from Paleolithic to the end of the thirteenth century. Stylistic classification of major works of art throughout the world. 3 Cr. S.
ART 231. Art History Survey II
Painting, sculpture and architecture from the Italian Renaissance to the Contemporary Period. Stylistic classification of major works of art. 3 Cr. F.
ART 309. Topics in Art
Intensive study in a special art topic. Topic will be announced in class schedule. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 Cr. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
ART 311. Drawing I
Personal vision, expression and mixed media in variety of scales. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 312. Drawing II: Studio Investigations
Studio in drawing that investigates materials, media, installation, scale, formats, or series in relation to conceptual, expressive, and cultural approaches. May be repeated for a maxiumum of 12 credits. Prereq.: 311 or 315. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 315. Life Drawing
Human proportion, anatomy and figure composition. Drawing from models. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. 3 Cr. F.
ART 320. Intermediate Graphic Design Studio I: Production
The process of taking raw designs through to production; planning, electronic pre-press, color, proofing. Prereq.: 220, 221; graphic design minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 321. Intermediate Graphic Design II: Studio II, Web Design
Developing skills for web design in creative project work that includes a focus on process, interactivity and usability. Prereq.: 220, 221. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 322. Intermediate Graphic Design Studio III: 3-D Problems
Three-dimensional projects, including package/product, exhibit and architectural graphics. Prereq.: 220, 221. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 332. History of Graphic Design
Survey of history of graphic design form the Lascaux Caves to the Internet. Graphic design minors require departmental permission. Prereq.: 220 or 221. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
ART 340. Painting I
Concepts, materials, and techniques. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Art Minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 341. Painting II: Studio Investigations
Studio in painting that investigates materials, media, installation, scale, formats or series in relation to conceptual, expressive, and cultural approaches. May be repeated for a maxiumum of 12 credits. Prereq.: 340. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 350. Printmaking I
Basic print techniques including intaglio (etching) and engraving. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Art Minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 351. Printmaking II
Print techniques including silkscreen and lithography. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Art Minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 352. Printmaking III: Studio Investigations
Advanced techniques using a variety of printmaking processes. Emphasis on conceptual development. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq.: 350 or 351. 3 Cr. F, S, ALT.
ART 360. Sculpture I
Three-dimensional work in a variety of materials, understanding form and the basic elements of sculpture. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Art Minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 361. Sculpture II: Studio Investigations
Studio in three-dimensional work investigating materials, media, installations, site specificity, scale, formats, or series. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq.: 360. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 370. Ceramics I
Materials, processes and techniques, including handbuilding, throwing, glazing and firing. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Art Minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 371. Ceramics II: Studio Investigations
Studio investigating ceramics materials, processes, and techniques in relation to scale, series, and installation. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq.: 370. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 380. Performance/Installation
Use of space and environments incorporating time and a variety of media, concepts and themes. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. Art minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
ART 381. Multimedia
Personal and cultural-based works employing a variety of media and materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 202. Art minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
ART 382. Digital Tools for Art Making
Current issues especially associated with digital technologies addressed in contemporary art. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
ART 383. Video I
Shooting and editing digital video. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. Art minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 384. Video II: Studio Investigations
Intermediate and advanced editing. Creation of portfolio developing artistic vision. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq.: 383. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
ART 385. Photo I
Photography using digital media. Digital camera with manual controls required. Prereq.: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. Art minors require departmental permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 386. Photo II: Studio Investigations
Intermediate and advanced skills and concepts in photography. Creation of portfolio that expresses developing artistic vision. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq.: 385. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 390. Visual Arts in the Secondary School
Analysis and demonstration of methods and procedures of creative art activities during adolescence. Art Education majors only. Prereq.: Praxis I, PPST. 3 Cr. F.
ART 395. Visual Art in the Elementary School
Language of art, visual thinking, and interpreting and analyzing artwork. Art Education Majors only. 2 Cr. F.
ART 396. Visual Art for Elementary Teachers
Language of art, visual thinking, and interpretation and analyzing artwork. Elementary Education Majors only. 2 Cr. F, S.
ART 401. Interdisciplinary Studio
Open studio format emphasizing cross-media dialogue. Development and presentation of professional entry-level body of work. Repeated for a total of 6 credits. Prereq.: 201, 202, emphasis core, 6 credits of studio investigations, and 6 credits of studio electives. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 402. Senior Seminar
Capstone seminar on professional practices for studio artists. B.A. majors require permissions of the instructor. Prereq.: emphasis core, 6 credits of studio investigations, and 6 credits of studio electives. Coreq.: recommend taking in conjunction with 401. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 420. Advanced Graphic Design Studio I: System Graphics
System graphics, corporate identity and information graphics. Prereq.: 320, 321, 322. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 421. Advanced Graphic Design Studio II: Interactive Design
Current applications and design principles essential for creating interactive projects. Prereq.: 320, 321, 322. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 422. Advanced Graphic Design Studio III: Professional Practice
Senior seminar on managing design, costs, schedules, quality, copyright, and ethics. Results of design activity on the physical and aesthetic environment. Prereq.: 320, 321, 322. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 430. Ancient and Classical Art
The great ancient civilizations including Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. 3 Cr. S, ALT.
ART 431. Early Christian and Medieval Art
The catacombs of Rome to the Gothic Cathedrals of Western Europe and the art of the Byzantine Empire. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. 3 Cr. F.
ART 432. Renaissance Art
The Italian Renaissance beginning with Giotto and including the masters of the 15th and 16th century Northern Europe. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. 3 Cr. S.
ART 433. Baroque and Rococo Art
European art of the 17th and 18th centuries including El Greco, Rembrandt, Bernini, etc. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. 3 Cr. S, ALT.
ART 434. European 19th Century Painting and Sculpture
Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. 3 Cr. S.
ART 435. Arts of the United States
A survey of arts and crafts of the United States from the European settlement to the recent present. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. 3 Cr. F.
ART 436. Modern Art (1900-1955)
Movements, artists and concepts of modernism. 3 Cr. F, S.
ART 437. Art Since 1955
Major directions in contemporary visual arts of the Americas, Europe, and Japan. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. 3 Cr. S.
ART 438. Women in the Visual Arts
Women artists of diverse cultures, from the Middle Ages to the present, including painting, sculpture, crafts, architecture, the women's art movement and collaborative projects. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. 3 Cr. F.
ART 439. Topics in Art History
Art history topics within the academic specialties of current faculty or those of visiting scholars. Fulfills the university's upper-division writing requirement. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 6 Cr. 1-3 Cr. S.
ART 490. Ethnic and Folk Art for Art Educators
Forms from diverse cultures suitable for projects in elementary and secondary grades. Prereq.: Praxis I, PPST. 3 Cr. S.
