Cross-listed: JOUR 1163
A study of the use of the camera, films, equipment, and the basics of black and white processing and printing. Includes introductions to lighting techniques, composition, and color photography.
An introduction to structural and expressive responses in drawing by the study of line, volume, shape, light perspective, the media, and their interrelations.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Basic study of elements and principles of two-dimensional design employing a variety of tools and materials.
Studio six hours.
Prerequisites: ART 1403, ART 1303 or permission of instructor.
An introduction to fundamental graphic design principles, techniques and materials.
$36 art fee
ACTS Common Course - ARTA2003
An examination of the periods and western cultures responsible for major artistic monuments and achievements from pre history through the Gothic period.
ACTS Common Course - ARTA2103
A western art survey of the events, people, and stylistic trends involved in the development of major art forms from the era of the Italian Renaissance to the present.
ACTS Common Course - ARTA1003
This course is designed to provide a background in art and the related processes so that a student may develop powers of observation and thereby respond to a work of art.
Prerequisite: ART 1503
Students will learn graphic design software which they will, in turn, use to create various projects.
$36 art fee
Prerequisite: ART 1303.
Introduction to the study of the human figure. A major emphasis will be directed to exercises in the study of anatomy, proportion, and line as it relates to the figure.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Basic application of color principles and color theory.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisite: ART 1403
Basic study of three-dimensional problems of structure, spatial organization, and introductory sculptural concerns.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisite: Sophomore Review.
Introduction to theory and specialized practice in art education issues as applied to elementary art experience. Studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history methodology will be incorporated into lessons implemented as part of field experience in local elementary schools.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisite: Sophomore Review.
Curriculum design with emphasis on visual art standards, art media, and assessment as applied to teaching on the secondary level. Students will implement a unit of study in partnership with local schools.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of sophomore review or permission of Department Head
Basic techniques of sculpture and sculptural composition. Modeling, casting, carving, and constructive processes are introduced.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisite: Sophomore Review.
A study of art forms in architecture, painting, sculpture and craft from Colonial times to the present.
Prerequisite: ART 2113 or permission of the Department Head
A concentrated study of art forms in architecture, painting, sculpture and crafts during the period of the Italian and Northern Renaissance.
Prerequisites: ART 2103 or ART 2113, and Sophomore Review
A study of the art of Africa, with a strong focus on African cultures south of the Sahara, along with art of native peoples of North, Central, and South America from both before and after contact with Europeans. Contemporary works by African, Latin American, and Native American artists will also be studied.
Prerequisites: ART 2103 or ART 2113, and Sophomore Review.
A study of the art of South, East, and Southeast Asia, the islands of the Pacific, and the Aboriginal cultures of Australia. Contemporary works by artists from these regions will also be studied.
Prerequisites: ART 1503, ART 2213, and completion of Sophomore Review.
Beginning and intermediate problems in layout designs as well as the effective use of type.
$36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 1503, ART 2213, ART 3203 and Completion of Sophomore Review
Studio problems in the design and presentation of 3 D advertising packaging and displays.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 1503, ART 3203, and ART 3223
Introductory course on preparing graphic design pieces for commerical printing.
$24 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 2213, 3203, and Sophomore Review.
Introduce basic website planning, content editing and creation using graphic arts techniques. Screen-based color theory, web design aesthetics, use of graphic editors, and interface design are explored.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 2213 and Sophomore Review.
This course will provide students with advanced conceptual skills in computer illustration and digital imaging. Students will acquire intermediate knowledge in vector and pixel-based drawing formats, digital painting effects, comic art/video game illustration, storyboarding and coloring through the completion of integrated design projects.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: Completion of Sophomore Review or permission of Department Head.
The application of the theories and techniques of drawing as they relate to the study of composition in finished works of art.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 1303, ART 1403, ART 2403, Sophomore Review or permission of instructor.
The exploration of opaque painting techniques. Traditional oil, acrylic and alkyd will be studied.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3403 and Sophomore Review.
A continued study in the opaque or transparent painting techniques. Emphasis will be directed toward the economy of conception and performance in the completion of finished works of art.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Review or permission of Department Head.
The exploration of transparent water painting techniques.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Review or permission of Department Head.
An introduction to ceramics, emphasizing the imaginative design and production of ceramic objects utilizing hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Exposure to the complete ceramic process through the use of demonstrations, slides, and lectures.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3073
A continued study of sculptural techniques introduced in Introduction to Sculpture, allowing for student expansion and specialization on individual conceptions.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3703
A continued study of sculptural techniques introduced in Introduction to Sculpture, allowing for student expansion and specialization on individual conceptions.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Review or permission of Department Head.
A survey of traditional printmaking techniques will be taught including intaglio, relief, and monotype.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3803 and Sophomore Review.
Printmaking activities introduced in Introduction to Printmaking will be used as a basis for the student to expand and specialize. Students will be expected to develop an individual print series in one or more print techniques.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Review or permission of Department Head.
An introduction to fiber arts to include historical and cultural connections, techniques and processes associated with materials studies such as weaving, papermaking, textile design, and mixed media.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisite: ART 2113
A study of the artists, movements, and theories of European art from the French Revolution to World War II.
Prerequisites: ART 2113 and Sophomore Review
A study of the artists, movements, and theories of Western art since 1945, with an emphasis on art of the United States.
Prerequisite: ART 2103, sophomore review or permission of instructor.
A study of the art and architecture of the European Middle Ages, from the rise of Christianity through the Gothic period.
Cross-listed: JOUR 4163
Prerequisite: JOUR (ART) 1163 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to advanced photographic techniques including digital photography. Various historic and current theories of visual communication provide a substantive base for the application of techniques.
Offered: spring
Prerequisites: ART 1503, ART 2213, ART 3203, ART 3223, ART 3232, ART 3243, ART 3253, ART 4623 and Sophomore Review.
Co-requisite: ART 4243
The purpose of the course is to provide the student an opportunity to present their work in a porfessional manner in a public venue.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Review or permission of Department Head.
Application of fine art drawing and painting techniques to illustration problems.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 1503, ART 2213, ART 3203, ART 3223, or permission of Department Head.
Co-requisite: ART 4231
Review. The purpose of this course is to prepare the student for entry into the professional world through the development of a resume and the presentation of their work.
$36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3303 and Sophomore Review.
The further development of advanced drawing concepts and skills. This course will deal with each student on a one to one basis. The student will present a "contract of drawing projects" subject to instructor's approval.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3303 and Sophomore Review.
The further development of advanced drawing concepts and skills. This course will deal with each student on a one to one basis. The student will present a "contract of drawing projects" subject to instructor's approval.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3503 and Sophomore Review.
Advanced study of the opaque/ transparent painting techniques. Emphasis will be theme oriented. Each student must submit to the instructor a "painting contract" which must be approved.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3603 and Sophomore Review.
A study of advanced techniques and skills. This course will deal with each student on a one to one basis. Each student must submit a "contract of ceramics project" subject to instructor's approval.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisites: ART 3603 and Sophomore Review.
A study of advanced techniques and skills. This course will deal with each student on a one to one basis. Each student must submit a "contract of ceramics project" subject to instructor's approval.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisite: ART 2213 and completion of Sophomore Review or permission of Department Head.
Introduce basic drawing/2D animation, and create movies/cartoons, motion graphics/interactive content using multimedia tools and techniques. Time-based media, animation timing, use of audio-visual editors, and effective storyboard techniques are explored.
Studio six hours. $36 art fee.
Prerequisites: Sophomore Review, admission to student teaching phase of teacher education program and concurrent enrollment in SEED 4809.
Intensive on campus exploration of the principles of curriculum construction, teaching methods, use of community resources, and evaluation as related to teaching art.
Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: Junior Review, Sophomore Review.
This course is required for all Fine Arts majors, and elective for Graphic Design and Art Education majors.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of Art History or permission of the Department Head
This course will provide a forum for in-depth examination of a particular artist, movement, theme, or period in art history.
Prerequisites: ART 1503, ART 2213, ART 3203, ART 3233, Sophomore Review, Junior Review and instructor's permission.
A supervised, practical experience providing graphic design majors with professional hands-on training in a position relating to an area within their chosen field of graphic design at a cooperating business.
Prerequisites: ART 3813, Sophomore Review and permission of Instructor.
A concentration on printmaking techniques which will develop additional strength and capability in the student.
Studio six hours. $100 art fee.
Prerequisite: 3 hours of Art History or permission of Department Head
Perspectives on analyzing and interpreting works of art required for art education majors. The course may be used as an art history elective for graphics and fine arts majors.
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.
This course requires advance approval by the instructor, department head, and the dean of school. Designed to provide certain advanced students with further concentration in a particular area.
Fee may apply.
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