ART 1010 2 credits
Drawing I: Basic Drawing
Introduction to the basic problems of composition and representation in drawing using a variety of professional media and techniques. (For first year art majors)
ART 1310 2 credits
Drawing II: Styles
The study of various methods of visual representation exploring the stylistic possibilities of textures, contours and linear pattern.
ART 1420 2 credits
Basic Design I: 2-D
Introduction to the elements and fundamental concepts of two-dimensional visual arts. (For first year art majors)
ART 1520 2 credits
Basic Design II: 3-D
Introduction to the elements of three-dimensional visual arts. (For first year art majors)
ART 1710 2 credits
Painting I: Beginning Painting
Preparations for painting stressing the tools, techniques and principles of painting.
ART 1740 3 credits
Introduction to Digital Media
Introduction to and exploration in Macintosh computer graphics art media; specifically drawing, painting, page layout, and image manipulation applications used in other art courses. Basic computer art terminology and principles are introduced through class lectures with corresponding assignments given. Introduction to computer art hardware and peripheral devices. Lecture and studio course instruction format. P: ART 1420, ART 1520.
ART 2010 2 credits
Drawing IV: Intermediate Drawing
Students will learn to expand visual awareness and develop their control of drawing as a tool for research and invention. Drawing problems progress from simple structural analysis to more sophisticated exploration of subject matter and finally to individual interpretation. Drawing media applications and exercises are expanded in this intermediate level class. P: ART 2020
ART 2020 2 credits
Drawing III: Figure Drawing
Drawing the human figure with emphasis on anatomy, structure, composition, and form. P: ART 1010, ART 1310
ART 2140 3 credits
Art History I: Ancient and Medieval
The history of western art from ancient times through Gothic period. GE: FA
ART 2210 3 credits
Art History II: Renaissance to 1879
The history of art from the Renaissance to the beginning of Realism in the 19th century. P: Sophomore standing. GE: FA
ART 2240 3 credits
Illustration I
Exploration of various basic illustration media and techniques. Includes skill, visualization and conceptual-ization development as well as investigations of relationship between illustration, as an individual art form, and graphic design applications. P: ART 1420, ART 1520.
ART 2330 3 credits
Illustration II
Continued investigations of various illustration media and techniques, as well as exploration of additional media. Includes further conceptual and skill development of illustration methods as an art form and investigations of the relationship between illustration and graphic design applications. P: ART 2410 and ART 2240.
ART 2410 2 credits
Painting II: Intermediate Painting
A continuation of ART 1710. P: ART 1710, ART 1010
ART 2430 3 credits
Art Survey
A general introduction to the visual arts including art history, basic principles of design, and the role of creative art both for the individual and in society. Designed to provide guidance in understanding of all periods and places. (Not for art majors) GE: FA
ART 2490 2 credits
Painting III: Figure Painting
Painting III explores the human figure in form, proportion and anatomy in studio. Students study action, volume, scale, design and expressive potential of human form. Formal aspects of painting are studied through intensive observation of live models. P: ART 2410, ART 2020
ART 2500 1-3 credits
Topics in Art
The study of selected topics common to visual art disciplines. The topic to be covered will be identified in the course title.
ART 2510 2 credits
Sculpture I: Basic
Introduction to the concepts and media of three-dimensional art. P: ART 1520.
ART 2520 2 credits
Ceramics I
Hand and wheel methods in clay production, glazing and firing.
ART 2620 2 credits
Ceramics II
Continuation of ART 2520 stressing use of the pottery wheel. P: ART 2520.
ART 2710 3 credits
Graphic Design I: Lettering and Typographical Design
Introduction to the art and techniques of typographical design and applications to graphic design. P: ART 1420.
ART 2730 3 credits
Art History IV: Ethnic Art in the United States
(Cross offered under ETHNSTDY 2730)
Course explores influences of a variety of cultures on art of present-day America. The focus is on art of Africa, Mexico and Native America and on contemporary artists whose work grows out of those and other traditions. GE: FA, E
ART 2740 3 credits
Graphic Design II: Introduction to Design Studio
Introduction to the studio techniques and concepts for graphic design based on exploration of formal values in design and their relation to visual communication applications. P: ART 2710, ART 1740 or COMMNCTN 3130.
ART 2750 3 credits
Native American Art
(Cross offered under ETHNSTDY 2750)
Art of various culture groups of Native Americans, ranging from the Inuit of the far north to tribes and nations of the southwest. Ancient and traditional art forms will be studied as well as history of art in times of culture contact and conflict, continuing through work created by contemporary tribal artists informed by those traditions. Offered Various Semesters GE: FA, E
ART 2920 2 credits
Crafts I: Fibers and Fabrics
Construction using fiber and fabrics, fabric making, and decorating, weaving, printing and related media.
ART 3020 2 credits
Studies in Art I
Concentrated study in the specific area of studio, which is indicated in the current class schedule. May be repeated under different headings.
ART 3030 3 credits
Studies in Art II
Concentrated study in a specific area of art which is indicated in the current class schedule. May be repeated under different headings.
ART 3110 3 credits
Drawing V: Perspective Drawing
Detailed studies of ways in which principles of perspective are used to represent objects in space.
ART 3120 2 credits
Art Education I: Elementary Education
Children's art through the various age levels and the basic theories and practices of teaching art on the elementary and middle school levels. For students planning to teach only in the elementary grades. (Not for art majors)
ART 3140 2 credits
Drawing VI: Advanced Drawing
Advanced problem-solving in drawing requiring high degree of visual refinement with emphasis on understanding media potential. Use of still life and figure forms in studio. Further investigation of principles concerning complex forms and light with the use of advanced media. Independent studio work component. P: ART 1310. GE: FA
ART 3220 2 credits
Printmaking I
Relief printing and intaglio.
ART 3320 2 credits
Printmaking II
Advanced printing processes.
ART 3340 3 credits
Art History III: Modern
The history of modern art from Realism to the present, showing the development of the important ideas and styles in art and architecture. GE: FA
ART 3410 2 credits
Painting IV: Advanced Painting
A continuation of ART 2410 and ART 2490. P: ART 2490
ART 3510 2 credits
Sculpture II: Intermediate
Sculpting heads of humans, animals and aliens to experience clays, conditioning clay, camera, calipers and ruler, measurement charts, modeling tools, hollowing out tools, armatures, turntables, sculpture stand, kiln and patina. P: ART 2510.
ART 3530 3 credits
Art History V: Far Eastern Art
A survey of the art of China, India and Japan. GE: FA, IE
ART 3610 2 credits
Crafts II: Jewelry
Basic techniques in jewelry design and production.
ART 3710 2 credits
Painting VI: Water Color
An introduction to various methods of water color painting.
ART 3740 3 credits
Graphic Design V: History and Systems
A history of graphic design in the visual arts, the role of the graphic artist and designer, and practical experience in the use of design systems.
ART 3800 2 credits
Ceramics III: Advanced
Advanced work in clay construction, stressing individual projects. P: ART 2520 and ART 2620.
ART 3910 2 credits
Graphic Design III: Advanced Typography
Advanced studies into the art and techniques of typographical design and applications to graphic design. P: ART 2710
ART 4020 2 credits
Computer Graphics for Artists
Investigation of computer media as art forms. Includes working from traditional art formats as they apply to computer imagery as well as using computers to produce imagery for application to traditional media. Emphasis on studio format for producing art work with digital media. P: COMMNCTN 3130. Minimum 3 credit hours of any 3000 level art studio courses.
ART 4030 3 credits
Graphic Design IV: Advanced Graphic Design Studio
Continuation of studio techniques and advanced concepts for graphic design based on further exploration of formal values in design and their relation to advanced visual communication. P: ART 2740.
ART 4230 3 credits
Theory of Art
A survey of the theory of art with an emphasis on contemporary ideas. GE: FA
ART 4510 2 credits
Sculpture III: Advanced Materials and Techniques
Advanced work in sculpture with special emphasis on the casting of metal sculpture and foundry methods, techniques and preparations for casting. P: ART 2510 and ART 3510.
ART 4530 3 credits
Art Education II: Elementary/Middle Methods
Teaching of art on the elementary and middle school levels. A study of physical plants, supplies and unit plans. (For students majoring in art education) P: Junior standing.
ART 4630 3 credits
Art Education III: Middle/High School Methods
A continuation of ART 4530 with an emphasis on the teaching and supervision of art in middle and high school. (For students majoring in art education) P: Junior standing. Should be taken simultaneously with TEACHING 3910.
ART 4660 1-8 credits
Cooperative Field Experience
Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business industry, or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and the department.
ART 4700 2-3 credits
Independent Work in Design
Advanced work on design projects chosen by the student. P: ART 1420 and 1520.
ART 4710 2-3 credits
Independent Work in Drawing
Drawing as an independent creative medium. P: ART 1310.
ART 4720 2-3 credits
Independent Work in Printmaking
Advanced work in printmaking media elected by the student. P: ART 3220.
ART 4730 2-3 credits
Independent Work in Painting
Advanced painting in media elected by the student. P: 6 credits in painting and ART 2410.
ART 4740 2-3 credits
Independent Work in Ceramics
Advanced work on projects chosen by the student. P: ART 3510.
ART 4750 2-3 credits
Independent Work in Sculpture
Advanced work on sculpture projects chosen by the student.
ART 4760 2-3 credits
Independent Work in Sculpture Casting
Advanced work on sculpture projects chosen by the student.
ART 4770 2-3 credits
Independent Work in Crafts
Independent creative work in craft areas chosen by the student.
ART 4780 2-3 credits
Independent Study in Art History
Independent research on specialized problems. P: ART 2140 or ART 2210.
ART 4790 2-3 credits
Independent Study in Art Education
Independent research on problems in art education. (For students majoring in art education.) P: ART 3120 and ART 4530.
ART 4800 3 credits
Painting V: Materials and Techniques of Painting
Technical exploration of art media and materials used in painting and drawing applications. Traditional and contemporary methods for creating art media and tool use. Conservation and restoration issues investigated. Lecture and studio assignment instruction format. P: ART 1720 and 4 credits in 3000 or above level art courses.
ART 4930 2 credits
Presentation and Marketing
The basic goals of the course are to provide an understanding of the proper presentation of two and three dimensional work as well as introduce students to marketing techniques.P: Must be of senior standing and have permission of advisor, must have successfully completed sophomore portfolio review.
ART 4950 1 credit
Senior Art Show
Directed Studies course for art majors; meets four times during the semester. P: ART 4930