Art

ART 122 - Two-Dimensional Design 3
A basic course in the study of two-dimensional art. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored while students develop an understanding of the elements of art and principles of compositional organization. This course will aid individuals with minimal experience in visual art to develop their potential creative abilities. Fall, Spring

ART 124 - Three-Dimensional Design 3
A basic course in the study of three-dimensional art. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored while students develop an understanding of the principles of three-dimensional design. This course will aid individuals with minimal experience in visual art to develop their potential creative abilities. Spring

ART 130 - Drawing I 3
Basic instruction in freehand drawing emphasizing line, shape, value, volume, space, and perspective using a variety of art media. Emphasis will be placed upon drawing through coordination of hand and eye movements and seeing rather than looking. This course is designed to help students cultivate their potential drawing abilities or improve existing drawing proficiency. Fall

ART 201 - Art Practicum, Art Club .5
This course allows students to participate in work related and career goal experiences within the context of visual art through projects, field trips, and workshops. Open to any student with an interest in visual art. S/U grading only. Fall, Spring

ART 210 - Art History I 3
History of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric to the Gothic era including the cross-cultural influences of early Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, and Islamic arts on the development of later European arts; also included are early African tribal arts, as well as early Native American and Australian aboriginal arts. This course is rotated in sequence with ART 211 - Art History II and ART 238 - Contemporary Art History.

ART 211 - Art History II 3
History of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the early Italian Renaissance to the French Rococo period including the arts of England, the Netherlands, and Germany which reflect cross-cultural influences and the rich heritage of the ancient world. This course is rotated in sequence with ART 238 - Contemporary Art History and ART 210 - Art History I.

ART 225 - Water Media I 3
An introduction to basic materials and techniques in water color with additional instruction in color theory and compositional arrangement. Spring

ART 226 - Water Media II 3
Continued refinement of techniques and materials introduced in ART 225 - Water Media I. Students should have a working knowledge and understanding of color theory and previous experience with water color materials. Pre-requisite: ART 225 - Water Media I or consent of instructor. Spring

ART 230 - Drawing II 3
A continued practice of freehand drawing techniques, based on direct observation. Emphasis will be placed on human figure studies, the expressive possibilities of color with an introduction to various media not experienced in ART 130 - Drawing I. Pre-requisite: ART 111 – Drawing I. Spring

ART 238 - Contemporary Art History 3
Traces the development of modern art from its Neoclassical roots to the 20th century with an emphasis on the cross-cultural development of styles and their growth as a reflection of socio-economic, political, and religious influences. This course is rotated in sequence with ART 210 - Art History I and ART 211 -Art History II.

ART 250 - Ceramics I 3
An introductory clay course for developing functional and decorative forms, emphasizing hand building and wheel throwing, surface decoration, glazing, experimentation with local clay bodies, and kiln management. Fall, Spring

ART 251 - Ceramics II 3
Continued refinement of techniques learned in ART 250 - Ceramics I. Wheel throwing and hand building combinations, mold making, Raku firing, clay decoration, glazing, and gas kiln firing will be explored. Pre-requisite: ART 250 - Ceramics I. Fall, Spring

ART 270 - Printmaking I 3
An introduction to printmaking through instruction and practice in one or more of the intaglio processes such as etching, engraving, collagraphs, and relief processes. Pre-requisite: ART 122 - Two-Dimensional Design or ART 130 - Drawing I or consent of instructor. Spring

ART 280 - Photography I 3
An introductory course providing instruction in 35 mm camera functions and basic black and white darkroom techniques. Emphasis will be placed on formal composition, aesthetics, and proper methods of processing photographic materials and chemicals. This course is designed for students with little or no experience in photography. Fall, Spring

ART 313 - Drawing III 3
Advanced study of one or more drawing media with continued refinement of techniques developed in previous courses. Students will work toward the expression of a personal style. Offered on demand with other drawing courses. Pre-requisite: ART 230 - Drawing II and permission of the instructor. Spring

ART 322 - Printmaking II 3
Continued refinement of techniques learned in ART 270 - Printmaking I. Emphasis will be placed on development of color printing skills through print alterations or relief techniques and studio maintenance. Pre-requisite: ART 270 - Printmaking I. Spring

ART 323 - Printmaking III 3
Further mastery and application of intaglio techniques covered in previous courses. Emphasis will be placed on the development of an individual artistic style. Pre-requisite: ART 322 - Printmaking II and consent of instructor. Offered on demand and is taught at the same time as ART 270 - Printmaking I. Spring

ART 324 - Printmaking IV 3
Individual research project in printmaking to be developed and determined by the student with guidance from the instructor. This course is designed for the student planning to attend graduate school or wishing to expand his or her studio experiences. Pre-requisite: ART 323 - Printmaking III and permission of the instructor. Offered on demand and taught at the same time as ART 270 - Printmaking I. Spring

ART 352 - Photography II 3
Continued refinement of techniques learned in ART 280 - Photography I with emphasis placed on improving darkroom skills. Introduction to toners, hand coloring, and other print modification techniques. Pre-requisite: ART 280 - Photography I. Fall, Spring

ART 353 - Color Photography I 3
An introduction to color negative printing with in-depth study on the expressive and descriptive qualities of color; how light and exposure can affect color. This course is designed for students with a working knowledge of cameras and basic understanding of black and white printing procedures. Pre-requisite: ART 280 - Photography I or consent of instructor. Offered on demand

ART 354 - Photography III 3
Further mastery and application of techniques learned in previous photo courses. Introduction to studio management, lighting techniques, and computer imaging. Pre-requisite: ART 352 - Photography II and consent of instructor. Offered on demand and taught at the same time as ART 352 - Photography II. Fall, Spring

ART 361 - Sculpture I 3
An introduction to three-dimensional expression using a variety of media including clay, wood, metals, or other materials. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction of form and space. Offered on demand

ART 362 - Sculpture II 3
Continued refinement of techniques learned in ART 361 - Sculpture I. Pre-requisite: ART 361 - Sculpture I or consent of instructor. Offered on demand

ART 371 - Painting I 3
An introduction to basic materials and techniques in oil painting with emphasis on instruction in color theory and compositional arrangement. This course is designed for students with basic experience in drawing and/or formal design. Pre-requisite: ART 122 - Two-Dimensional Design or ART 130 - Drawing I or consent of instructor. Fall

ART 372 - Painting II 3
Continued refinement and practice of techniques and materials introduced in Painting I. Students should have a working knowledge and understanding of color theory and previous experience with oil painting materials. Pre-requisite: ART 371 - Painting I or consent of instructor. Fall

ART 373 - Painting III 3
Further mastery and application of techniques covered in previous courses. Emphasis will be placed on the development of an individual artistic style. Pre-requisite: ART 372 - Painting II and consent of instructor. Fall

ART 383 - Water Media III 3
Further mastery and application of techniques covered in previous watercolor classes. Emphasis will be placed on the development of an individual artistic style. Pre-requisite: ART 226 - Water Media II and consent of instructor. Offered on demand and taught at the same time as ART 225 - Water Media I. Spring

ART 425 - Art Practicum, Art Club .5
This course allows students to participate in work related and career-goal experiences within the context of visual art through projects, field trips, and workshops. Participation in leadership roles will be stressed and expected of students enrolled in this course. Open to any student with an interest in visual art. S/U grading only. Fall, Spring

ART 454 - Photography IV 3
Independent research project in a photographic media with emphasis placed on developing an individual artistic style. This course is designed for students planning to pursue graduate studies or photography as a career field or wishing to expand their studio experiences. Pre-requisite: ART 354 - Photography III and consent of instructor. Offered on demand in conjunction and taught at the same time as ART 352 - Photography II. Fall, Spring

ART 455 - Color Photography II 3
Continued refinement and application of techniques learned in ART 353 - Color Photography I Introduction to advanced studio techniques and computer imaging. Pre-requisite: ART 353 - Color Photography I or consent of instructor. Offered on demand

ART 474 - Painting IV 3
Individual research project in painting to be developed and determined by the student with guidance from the instructor. This course is designed for the student planning to attend graduate school or wishing to expand his or her studio experiences. Pre-requisite: ART 373 - Painting III and consent of instructor. Fall

ART 480A - Senior Exhibition 1
The planning, organization, installation, and presentation of an individual portfolio of art work in a group exhibition of senior level art major students. Spring

ART 480B - Senior Exhibition .5
The planning, organization, installation, and presentation of an individual portfolio of art work in a group exhibition of senior level art minor students. Spring

ART 484 - Water Media IV 3
Individual research project in watercolor painting to be developed and determined by the student with guidance from the instructor. This course is designed for the student planning to attend graduate school or wishing to expand his or her studio experiences. Pre-requisite: ART 383 - Water Media III and consent of the instructor. Spring

ART 291, 491 - Art Seminar 1-6
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. Offered on demand

ART 292, 492 - Experimental Course 1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.

ART 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

ART 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

ART 295, 495 - Service Learning 1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair. Offered on demand

ART 296, 496 - Study Tours 1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

ART 297, 497 - Art Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education 1-12
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked. Offered on demand

ART 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor. Offered on demand
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline. Offered on demand