100 Art Purposes and Professional Development
2 crs (2-0). F.
Not for GE
All incoming freshman art majors must take ART 100.
A nonstudio course introducing students to department and
University resources and programs, professional topics, and
purposes and methods of art. Presentations, discussion,
reading, writing, and required field trips.
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105 Introduction to the Visual Arts
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA
No credit toward a major or minor in art.
Lecture course developing basic awareness and appreciation
of painting, sculpture, related arts, architecture, their
ideas and execution. Study of the artist and the components
of art.
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106 Introduction to the Visual Arts (Studio)
2 crs (0-4). F, Sp.
GE-IVA
Special course fee required.
Not for art majors or minors.
A studio course developing awareness of art forms through
studio experience in various media.
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107 Foundations: Drawing and Composition
3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
P: ART 100 or concurrent enrollment
Not for GE
Limited to art majors and minors and pre-architecture
S/U grade basis not allowed
No credit if taken after ART 101
Audit enrollment not allowed
Not available for juniors or seniors
Special course fee required.
An introduction to freehand descriptive drawing and visual
composition using a variety of materials and techniques.
Using drawing processes to solve problems and express ideas.
Prerequisite for all studio art courses numbered 200 and
above.
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108 Foundations: Color and Composition
3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
P: ART 100 or concurrent enrollment
Not for GE
Limited to art majors and pre-architecture
S/U grade basis not allowed
No credit if taken after ART 101
Audit enrollment not allowed
Not available for juniors or seniors
Special course fee required.
Developing an understanding and use of color and effective
visual composition in art. Prerequisite for all studio art
courses 200 and above.
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109 Foundations: Life Drawing
3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
P: ART 107
Not for GE
Limited to art majors and pre-architecture
S/U grade basis not allowed
No credit if taken after ART 102
Audit enrollment not allowed
Not available for juniors or seniors
Special course fee required.
Drawing the human figure from life in a variety of media and
styles.
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110 Foundations: Ceramics/Sculpture
3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Limited to art majors and pre-architecture
S/U grade basis not allowed
No credit if taken after ART 102
Audit enrollment not allowed
Not available for juniors or seniors
Special course fee required.
An introduction to the materials, methods, and history of 3-
D art emphasizing a basic understanding of 3-D concepts in
clay or sculptural materials. It provides a 3-D foundation
in ceramics or sculpture to freshmen and sophomore art
majors/minors.
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240 Drawing II
3 crs (1-5). Sp.
P: ART 107, 108, 109, or department approval
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
An intermediate drawing class designed for students to
experiment with contemporary approaches to drawing in a
variety of media.
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244 Painting I
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 107, 108, or department approval
GE-IVA
Special course fee required.
Exploration of painting, introducing the technical and
expressive nature of the painting medium in relation to
subject and concept.
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247 Painting - Watercolor I
3 crs (1-5).
P: ART 107, 108, or department approval
GE-IVA
Painting on paper. Exploration of watercolor and acrylic
media. Emphasis on the development of individual concepts.
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249 Introduction to Prints
3 crs (1-5).
P: ART 107, 108, 109, or department approval
GE-IVA
Special course fee required.
Students may not elect this course if they have taken more
than one print course in previous semesters.
An introductory studio course exploring a range of
approaches and possibilities in four basic printmaking
areas, including relief, intaglio, lithography, and
serigraphy.
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250 Printmaking - Relief-Beginning
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 107, 108, 109, or department approval
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Assignments present introductory experiences with linocut
and woodblock print processes. Selection of wood grain,
cutting tools, color ink mixing, and registration;
subtractive color printing and past and contemporary
printmakers are studied.
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251 Printmaking - Intaglio-Beginning
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 107, 108, 109 or department approval
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
An introductory studio course in prints on paper from inked
incisions of a variety of base plates.
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252 Printmaking - Serigraphy-Beginning
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 107, 108, 109 or department approval
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course exploring the silk screen process using a
variety of stencil techniques.
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253 Printmaking - Lithography-Beginning
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 107, 108, 109 and 110
GE-IVA
Special course fee required.
Studio course directed toward the lithographic process,
including the use of the wax crayon, tusche method, and
other experimental approaches.
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264 Sculpture I
3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
P: ART 109 and 110 or consent of instructor
GE-IVA
Special course fee required.
A studio introduction which explores a variety of techniques
and concepts relating to contemporary sculpture.
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274 Graphic Design I: Compositional Principles of Graphic
Design
3 crs (0-6). F.
P: ART 107, 109, 110, or department approval.
C S 100 recommended. Web Design minors need only
instructor's permission.
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Special course fee required.
Lecture/studio course which establishes a base for two-
dimensional design, visual perception, and the
interrelationship of design communication with society.
Expressions via electronic media and graphic software will
be explored.
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275 Graphic Design II: Typographics
3 crs (2-4). Sp.
P: ART 274
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Introduction to the basic principles, practices, and history
of lettering and typographical letterform structures as it
relates to graphic design.
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276 Graphic Design III: Symbology
3 crs (0-6). Sp.
P: ART 274
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course investigating the potential of symbolic
imagery. Visual metaphors (simple to complex) and their
significance to graphic communications are applied.
Visitations to studios and agencies involved with the
production of such imagery can be expected.
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281 Introduction to Photography as an Art Form
3 crs (2-4).
GE-IVA
Special course fee required.
A studio introduction to the aesthetics and techniques of
photography as a fine arts medium of expression. Students
produce images with black and white materials. Contemporary
and historic images are also viewed and discussed.
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291 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Instructor approval required
Topics depend on interests of students and faculty and are
not typically covered in regular art studio courses. Topics
may be specific media concerns, art subjects, artmaking
procedures, contemporary art concerns, or other issues.
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300 Art in Elementary/Middle Level School
3 crs (2-2). F, Sp.
P: ART 105 or 106
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Not for art majors or minors except those seeking add-on
licensure for Art/Special Education teaching (ART 106 not
required for these students.)
Studio/discussion course involving study of child/middle
level artistic development and examination of theory and
practices in teaching Art and Art Heritage.
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312 Computer Graphics I
3 crs (3-3).
P: C S 100 recommended
GE-IVA
Special course fee required.
For students in art education, general fine arts, and non-
art majors. No credit for students majoring in graphic
design, or photography.
Department permission required
Beginning concepts in typography, illustration, and page
layout taught with current professional software and
computers.
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313 Computer Graphics II
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 312
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Department permission required
Continues exploration into computer graphics on a Macintosh
based system with concentration on high-end graphic software
and hardware.
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340 Drawing III
3 crs (0-6). F.
P: ART 110 and 240 or department approval
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course emphasizing unique personal approaches,
techniques, and skills using various drawing media. Includes
both figurative and nonfigurative expression.
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341 Life Drawing II
3 crs (0-6). F.
P: ART 109 and 110
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course emphasizing personal expression in drawing the
human body. Various media employed in depicting the live
model in changing environments.
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342 Illustration
3 crs (1-5).
P: ART 107, 108, 109, 110; 244 or 247
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course acquainting students with the broad meaning of
illustration, the media choices, and the control and
combining of these media to meet demands of budget, time,
and reproduction.
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344 /544 Painting II
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 110 and 244
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course for advanced students emphasizing individual
direction and personal development of ideas in chosen
painting media.
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345 Technical Illustration
3 crs (1-5).
P: ART 342. ART 312 recommended.
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course acquainting students with specific processes,
including computer illustration and airbrush, appropriate
skills for scientific and various kinds of technical
illustration.
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347 Painting-Watercolor II
3 crs (1-5).
P: ART 110 and 247
Not for GE
Continuation of Art 247. Further exploration and development
of individual ideas in watercolor.
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348 Painting-Watercolor III
3 crs (1-5).
P: ART 347
Not for GE
Continuation of Art 347. With an emphasis on developing
specific personal concepts and imagery in watercolor.
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349 Painting III
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 344
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Continuation of Art 344. Further exploration and development
of conceptual and technical skill in oil and acrylic paint.
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350 Printmaking - Relief-Intermediate
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 250
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course with advanced work in relief printmaking.
Emphasis on refinement of personal expression with
exploration into scale and proportion, color and multiple
block printing methods.
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351 Printmaking - Intaglio-Intermediate
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 251
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Advanced studio course in prints taken on paper from inked
incisions of metal plates.
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352 Printmaking - Serigraphy-Intermediate
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 252
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course which further explores silk screen methods
including photo-screen techniques.
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353 Printmaking - Lithography-Intermediate
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 253
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Experimentation with different media, creative uses of
textures and color. Printmaking on a more technologically
and conceptually advanced level.
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357 /557 Ceramics I
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 110 or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Limited to art majors or minors
Special course fee required.
Department permission required
Studio course comprised of introductory experience in mixing
clay, making glazes, throwing, hand building, glazing, and
methods of firing.
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358 Ceramics II
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 357
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Continuation of Art 357 with emphasis on loading and firing
kilns.
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364 Sculpture II
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 264
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Emphasis on individual personal statements in sculptural
form. Approaches will deal with direct media: wood, stone,
metal.
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367 Metalsmithing I
3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
P: ART 110 or consent of instructor
GE-IVA
Special course fee required.
Problems in metal fabrication, centrifugal castings and
raising with emphasis on design and craftsmanship.
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368 Metalsmithing II
3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
P: ART 367
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Emphasis on jewelry, hollow ware, flatware.
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374 Graphic Design IV-Advanced Typographics
3 crs (2-4). F.
P: ART 275 and 276
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course applying the advanced principles of
typographical design and relationships to graphic
communications.
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375 Electronic Media Design I: Information Environments
3 crs (2-4).
P: ART 374
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Special course fee required.
Studio course exploring the potential of print related
design, pre-press capabilities, related graphic software,
and the introduction of multimedia interface design.
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376 Graphic Design V: Editorial Concepts
3 crs (0-6).
P: ART 374
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course applying the concepts of editorial design,
layout, and print-related graphics. Visitations to studios
and agencies involved with the production of such imagery
can be expected.
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381 Photography - Intermediate
3 crs (2-4).
P: ART 281
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Second semester experience in photography as an art form.
Instruction and work in an expanded number of concepts and
processes to add visual flexibility to the student's
personal expressions.
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395 /595 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Investigation of a special studio art/art related project.
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399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Individual research projects under the direction of a
faculty member.
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402 Advanced Two-Dimensional Studio
1-3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Topical projects and investigation of personal concepts
through a variety of two-dimensional media. See Note 1.
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404 Advanced Studio - Art Education
1-6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: C I 350 or 354 or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 0 credits
See Note 1.
Get form from department office
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405 Advanced Three-Dimensional Studio
1-3 crs (0-6). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
Topical projects and investigation of personal concepts
through a variety of three-dimensional media. See Note 1.
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410 Teaching Mentorship in Art
1-3 crs.
P: At least six semester credits in ART and must have
completed and earned a B+ or above in the course to
which they are assigned.
Not for GE
Minimum resident and total GPA of 3.30
Instructor approval required
Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty
members, facilitate teaching and learning in a specific
course. Students enhance their knowledge of art and their
ability to communicate that knowledge.
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441 Advanced Studio - Life Drawing
1-3 crs. Sp.
P: ART 341
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required.
See Note 1.
Get form from department office
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443 Advanced Studio - Illustration
1-6 crs.
P: ART 342
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required.
See Note 1.
Get form from department office
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458 Advanced Ceramics
3 crs (1-5).
P: ART 358
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
Special course fee required.
Department permission required
This course will focus on individualized concepts of
creating in ceramics. Emphasis on the student's personal
exploration of the vessel and/or sculptural forms. Course
will prepare students for graduate school and setting up a
ceramics studio.
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474 Electronic Media Design II: Multi-Media Interface
Concepts
3 crs (2-4).
P: ART 375
Not for GE
Special course fee required.
Studio course applying the concepts of editorial design,
layout, environmental, and print-related graphics.
Visitations to studios and agencies involved in the
production of such imagery can be expected.
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476 Graphic Design VI: Advanced Graphic Communication
1-6 crs. F, Sp.
P: ART 376 or consent of instructor
SL-Full; Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required.
Get form from department office
Lecture/studio course involving the use of practical and
client-based projects related to print, packaging,
multimedia interface, and/or photo-related solutions.
Informational interviews with portfolio presentations will
be required. Visitations to studios and design agencies can
be expected.
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481 Advanced Studio-Photography
1-6 crs.
P: ART 381
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required.
Get form from department office
Topical projects and investigation of personal concepts
through photographic media. See Note. 1.
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491 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated when topic differs
Instructor approval required
Topics depend on interests of students and faculty and are
not typically covered in regular art studio courses. Topics
may be specific media concerns, art subjects, artmaking
procedures, contemporary art concerns, or other issues.
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493 Exhibition and Gallery Procedures - B.F.A.
1 cr (1-0).
P: B.F.A. candidate; passage of B.F.A. review
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Minimum senior standing
Get form from department office
In final semester, student must organize and install an
exhibit of work in chosen emphasis. Student must assist in
Foster Gallery on arranged schedule and have a final review
of the senior show.
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494 Senior Art Practicum
1 cr (1-0).
P: Passage of B.F.A. review, or consent of instructor for
non-B.F.A. majors.
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
S/U only grade basis
Minimum senior standing
Field trip required.
Get form from department office
In final year student prepares to enter professional art
world through introduction to topics such as business of
art, job hunting, preparing a portfolio, photographing
artwork, selling work to galleries, setting up a studio.
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498 Internship
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Limited to art majors
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Get form from department office
Assignment in an area of art to gain practical experience in
the technical, research, and/or educational aspects of the
discipline(s) involved. Work must build upon research and
knowledge developed in other art courses.
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499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Individual research projects under the direction of a
faculty member.
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Independent study projects under the direction of a faculty
member.
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