Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Arabic

  
  • ARAB 305 - Conversation and Composition

    Credit(s): 3
    CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION
    Component: Lecture
    Foster the four language skills with a particular focus on conversation and composition. Using al-Kitaab Part III the most advanced part in the series al-Kitaab textbook we will be discussing topics relevant to modern Arab society and culture such as development, education, the role of poetry, minorities in the Arab world, freedom and repression, political Islam.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ARAB 205 .
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ARAB 366 - Independent Study

    Credit(s): 1-6
    INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ARAB 367 - SEMINAR

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ARAB 401 - Reading Fiction in Arabic: Short Story and Play

    Credit(s): 3
    READING: SHORT STORY AND PLAY
    Component: Lecture
    Using short stories and plays by contemporary authors this course will introduce students to the use of literary Arabic. We will read, translate selected passages and act selected scenes from the plays.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ARAB 305 .
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ARAB 405 - Advanced Arabic through Media

    Credit(s): 3
    ADVANCE ARABIC THROUGH MEDIA
    Component: Lecture
    Through the study of printed and video media materials this course focuses on the reading, listening and translation skills. We will be discussing articles and watching videos on aspects of current events in the Arab world.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ARAB 305 .
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ARAB 467 - SEMINAR

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:

Art and Design

  
  • ART 112 - Drawing II

    Credit(s): 3
    DRAWING II
    Component: Studio
    Emphasizes drawing as the expressive communication of experience and ideas with increasing attention on the conceptual rather than perceptual. Progressive understanding of materials and mixed media with a broader development of critical vocabulary.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    COREQ: ART 113  and ART 117 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to majors only.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 113 - Design II

    Credit(s): 3
    DESIGN II
    Component: Studio
    Artists and designers apply the vocabulary of Design I to projects of increasing complexity. Communicating in representational, abstract and non-objective formats, students give multi-sensory form to original concepts using 2D and 3D media.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    COREQ: ART 112  and ART 117 .
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 117 - Research Studio: Practice and Product

    Credit(s): 3
    RESEARCH STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Problem solving for the artist and designer through projects that are media independent. Discussion of creative strategies for idea generation, research, critical analysis, and communication. Exploration and discovery toward the establishment of productive studio practice. Projects include both individual and collaborative investigations.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    COREQ: ART 112  and ART 113 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to majors only.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 118 - Foundations Colloquium

    Credit(s): 1
    FOUNDATIONS COLLOQUIUM
    Component: Lecture
    A forum introducing projects and fundamental principles of art and design. Explore opportunities for department majors and undergraduate research. Contemporary visiting artists and faculty presentations engage students in critical thinking and writing. Instruction on utilizing campus and online resources to achieve foundation year goals.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    COREQ: ART 112  or ART 113  or ART 117 . RESTRICTIONS: ART majors only.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 129 - Design for Non-Majors

    Credit(s): 3
    DESIGN FOR NON-MAJORS
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to art and design principles within creative problem solving assignments using 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional media. Design organization criteria, technical craftsmanship, and artistic objectives interconnect to support production of original expressive statements.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors.
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 133 - Drawing for Non-Majors

    Credit(s): 3
    DRAWING FOR NON-MAJORS
    Component: Studio
    Projects involving black-and-white and color studies in a variety of media, including charcoal, pencil, ink, and pastels.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors.
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 166 - SPECIAL PROBLEM

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 167 - SEMINAR

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 180 - Digital Photography for Non-Majors

    Credit(s): 3
    DIGITAL PHOTO FOR NON-MAJORS
    Component: Lecture
    Introduces the basics of photography as a way to communicate ideas emphasizing content, composition, and technique. Examines contemporary artists and historic movements through research, gallery visits and lectures. Using a digital camera and visual editing software students create, edit and critique images.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors.
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 200 - Introduction to Video Game Design

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRO TO VIDEO GAME DESIGN
    Component: Lecture
    Students will learn game theory, animation, and design. Intended for students from across the university, no experience with making art or knowledge of computer programming is required. Students will work individually and in groups to design and develop working video games.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 201 - Introduction to the Graphic Novel

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRO TO THE GRAPHIC NOVEL
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to acquaint students with application of basic comics-making practice: writing, drawing, editing, planning and composing pages, basic use of tools, reproduction of work, contemporary and historical context, traditions and terminology. Lecture, demonstration, critique, and slide viewing will expose students to terms and concepts to be applied to their own work. A variety of exercises and techniques will be demonstrated and practiced.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 202 - Typography I

    Credit(s): 3
    TYPOGRAPHY I
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to fundamentals of typography and the study of letterforms: history of the modern alphabet, type classification, effects of printing technology (i.e. letterpress) on typography, drawing letterforms, constructing letterforms, designing a page with type.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Open to VC-BFA Majors Only.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 203 - Typography II

    Credit(s): 3
    TYPOGRAPHY II
    Component: Studio
    Further development in use of typography for communication: grid systems, effects of context on legibility and readability, type in sequence (i.e. books, animation, interactivity), typographic systems and modernist grid compositions in publications, use of computer as tool for typographic projects, introduction to design theory (i.e. semiotics) as it applies to typography.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in ART 202  and ART 206 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to VC-BFA Majors Only.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 204 - Media/Design/Culture

    Credit(s): 3
    MEDIA/DESIGN/CULTURE
    Component: Lecture
    Current and historical media processes and their impact on art, design and culture. Image making and manipulation, video, audio, interactivity, and connectivity. Viewing fine art and design projects, the historical aspects of design and digital media, basic media theory, and universal principles of software and digital media. Projects include writing, creating visual media, and making presentations. Unfamiliar media experienced firsthand through exhibitions, screenings, lectures, online exploration and consumer media devices.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2B: Communicate Orally GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 205 - Core Interactive Media

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE INTERACTIVE MEDIA
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to interactive media and concepts of interaction design. Students learn the basics of coding and programming languages that are fundamental to human-computer interaction and strategies for understanding users and prototyping designed experiences with media.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 206 - Form and Communication I

    Credit(s): 3
    FORM AND COMMUNICATION I
    Component: Studio
    Students create images by hand to use for graphic design communication, learning techniques and processes that communicate concepts. These processes and techniques are applied by using illustrative and representative imagery to communicate ideas in graphic design systems.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Open to VC-BFA Majors Only.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 207 - Form and Communication II

    Credit(s): 3
    FORM AND COMMUNICATION II
    Component: Studio
    Development of image-making techniques and processes with the intention to communicate: graphic translation and representation, digital and analog processes, semiotics, design systems. Utilization of design fundamentals for composition and communication of visual form.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in ART 202  and ART 206 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to VC-BFA Majors Only.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5B: Reason Computationally

  
  • ART 208 - Core Typography

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE TYPOGRAPHY
    Component: Studio
    Fundamentals of typography and the study of letterforms, history of the modern alphabet, type classification, effects of printing technology on typography, drawing letterforms, constructing letterforms, designing a page with type.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 209 . RESTRICTIONS: ART-BAAS
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 209 - Core Design

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE DESIGN
    Component: Studio
    Dynamic shaping of surface and space for expressive communication with an emphasis on organizational principles in representational, abstract and non-objective formats. Students give multi-sensory form to original concepts.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 215 - Seeing and Being

    Credit(s): 3
    SEEING AND BEING
    Component: Lecture
    Focuses on how people see, process and respond to visual information embedded in the world, from immediate personal environments to the larger places in which we live. Visual impact and social action are explored within contexts of change. Design thinking and innovation processes are highlighted.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively

  
  • ART 218 - Core Colloquium

    Credit(s): 1
    CORE COLLOQUIUM
    Component: Lecture
    A forum introducing projects and fundamental principles of art and design. Explore opportunities for department majors and undergraduate research. Contemporary visiting artists and faculty presentations engage students in critical thinking and writing. Instruction on utilizing campus and online resources to achieve core curriculum goals.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 230 - Figure Drawing

    Credit(s): 3
    FIGURE DRAWING I
    Component: Studio
    Drawing the human figure through direct observation. Emphasizes strong fundamental skills, experimentation and imagination. Working with an assortment of traditional mixed media, students explore line,value,color and perspective to interpret form and space while developing original content.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 231 - Introduction to Painting

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
    Component: Studio
    An exploration of beginning oil painting methods and material through both traditional and conceptual painting ideas, providing the student with a foundation for discovering their unique potential for self-expression.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 233 - Drawing as Study

    Credit(s): 3
    DRAWING AS STUDY
    Component: Studio
    Develop both a technical and conceptual understanding of the methods behind the drawing process. Analyze the systems involved in transferring the three-dimensional world to a two-dimensional surface. Discussions about light and shadow, surface texture, perspective, and, in particular, linear structure, as well as the various ways these conditions reveal themselves visually. The prior concepts will be used as the foundation on which to build more advanced understanding of how drawing might be used to investigate the physical world, and what might differentiate it from other ways of recording. Repeatable for 6 credits.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated for six credits.
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation

  
  • ART 235 - Core Drawing

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE DRAWING
    Component: Studio
    What do we see versus what we think we see? Perceptual drawing as a language and means of communication for artists and designers. Projects in and development of technical skills through basic drawing media explore drawing in its various forms: process/investigation, proposal, document, and artifact.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 236 - Core Painting

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE PAINTING
    Component: Studio
    A study of color theory and formal design elements through the use of beginning oil painting methods and materials, exploring traditional and conceptual painting ideas, provides a foundation for discovery of self-expression.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 235 . RESTRICTIONS: ART-BAAS
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 243 - Introduction to Printmaking

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to a variety of print techniques including digital, silkscreen, etching, and woodcut, and for developing multiple and one of a kind images.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 245 - Core Printmaking

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE PRINTMAKING
    Component: Studio
    An introductory printmaking course designed specifically for Art majors. Projects are designed to allow students to demonstrate an understanding of the multiple facets of printmaking. Hands on experience in screen-printing, monotype, intaglio, relief and screen printmaking will be covered.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 235 . RESTRICTIONS: For ART-BAAS majors only. This course has a consumable fee.
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 246 - Screenprinting

    Credit(s): 3
    SCREENPRINTING
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to basic water-based screenprinting including drawing fluid, crayon resist, and photo emulsion techniques.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 250 - Introduction to Sculpture

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to a wide variety of construction techniques and tools to create sculpture working in metal and wood including welding and woodshop equipment.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 255 - Core Sculpture

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE SCULPTURE
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to the fundamental issues to creating sculpture including processes, content and spatial relationships. Introduced to welding, casting and woodworking techniques through a variety of materials and equipment.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 295 . RESTRICTIONS: ART-BAAS. This course has a consumable fee.
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 265 - Core 3-D Modeling

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE 3-D MODELING
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to using software to create 3D models and computer animations. Students will be given a comprehensive introduction to the various components including modeling, animating, rendering and lighting.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 266 - SPECIAL PROBLEM

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 267 - SEMINAR

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 280 - Introduction to Photo and Video

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRODUCTION TO PHOTO & VIDEO
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to digital photography, video, and sound art. Explore lens-based and time-based uses of the camera and computer. Investigate collaborative methodologies and critical study of media culture and relationships to digital technology in an image-saturated society.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 281 - Darkroom Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
    Component: Studio
    Explores the concepts and tools of black & white photography while studying photographic movements such as conceptual photography, portraiture, landscape, social documentary, and the manipulated image. Includes analog camera, flash, and darkroom techniques.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE5C: Reason Scientifically

  
  • ART 284 - Core Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE PHOTOGRAPHY
    Component: Studio
    Explores the tools, movements and critical concepts of analog and digital photography as well as basic lighting techniques through a series of interlocking lectures, exercises and visual problems. Course has a consumable fee.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 285 - Core Moving Images

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE MOVING IMAGES
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to digital video, animation, and sound recording. Explore time-based uses of the camera and computer through hands-on projects. Explores cultural and historical fascination with time, motion, and light through screenings, lectures, and readings.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 284 . RESTRICTIONS: ART-BAAS. This course has a consumable fee.
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 289 - Documentary Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY
    Component: Studio
    Introduces critical issues and practices in documentary photography and video. Explores the influence of social documentarians. Examines the relationship of word and image, the role of photo editors and the development of the photo-essay through discussion and studio experience.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively

  
  • ART 290 - Introduction to Ceramics

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to the tools, processes and aesthetics of ceramics.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively

  
  • ART 295 - Core Ceramics

    Credit(s): 3
    CORE CERAMICS
    Component: Studio
    First-year majors are introduced to both the fundamentals of working with clay, and the fundamentals of an artistic practice. What does it mean to think with and through a material? Process and and engaged investigation will be emphasized, with strong encouragement for experimentation and creativity. Course has a consumable fee.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 301 - Design Studio

    Credit(s): 3
    DESIGN STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Designed to emulate a professional design studio practice. Students develop skills in collaboration, client relations, production and advanced media applications in conjunction with a refined development of personal creative process and awareness of cultural contexts.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in ART 302  and ART 303  or ART 308 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to VC-BFA Majors only.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 302 - Typography Methods

    Credit(s): 3
    TYPOGRAPHY METHODS
    Component: Studio
    Development in use of typogrpahy for communication: grid systems, effects of context on legibility and readability, type in sequence, typographic systems and modernist grid compositions in publications, use of computer as tool for typographic projects, introduction to design theory as it applies to typography.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: VC-BFA.
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 303 - Design Methods

    Credit(s): 3
    DESIGN METHODS
    Component: Studio
    Development of image-making techniques and processes with the intention to communicate: graphic translation and representation, digital and analog processes, semiotics, design systems. Utilization of design fundamentals for composition and communication of visual form.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: For VC-BFA Majors only.
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 307 - Interaction Design

    Credit(s): 3
    INTERACTION DESIGN
    Component: Studio
    Focusing on the development of meaningful interactions between technology and people, specifically through screen-based interfaces, (computer screens, tablets, smart phones, etc.), students develop skills in planning and producing engaging user experiences, (information architecture, prototyping, user interface design and production), with special attention to conceptualizing innovative uses of new technology and critical evaluation of one’s work. Skills in html, css and Adobe Photoshop are required.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 205 
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 308 - Type and Image

    Credit(s): 3
    TYPE AND IMAGE
    Component: Laboratory
    Combining typographic and image-making techniques and processes for communication design. Students use materials and media in an advanced, refined way and develop personal methods for expressing a point of view and communicating ideas.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in all of the following: ART 202 , ART 203 , ART 206  and ART 207 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to VC-BFA Majors Only.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 309 - Book Arts

    Credit(s): 3
    BOOK ARTS
    Component: Studio
    Exploration of book arts as a complete object that integrates content and form through narratives and/or sequential picture planes. Emphasis on elements of design and the principles of book planning and production.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 310 - Photographic Design

    Credit(s): 3
    PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN
    Component: Studio
    Explores photographic imagery in communication design and to understand the creative relationship between image and design. Students develop conceptual and technical skills emphasizing both studio and location assignments for graphic and advertising design projects including editorial, print advertising, posters, collateral materials, books and packaging.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: BFA or permission of instructor. May be repeated for six credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 312 - Illustration Methods

    Credit(s): 3
    ILLUSTRATION METHODS
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to illustration methods through color mediums such as watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oils, and dry color media. Emphasis is on various approaches to illustrated visual imagery in editorial, book, institutional and advertising contexts.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: BFA or permission of instructor. May be repeated for six credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 315 - Issues in Contemporary Art

    Credit(s): 3
    ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ART
    Component: Lecture
    Examination of current issues of content and form; developments in technology; and social, political and cultural issues affecting contemporary visual art and artists.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Completion of 60 credit hours.
    College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Requirement Designations: A & S Writing Requirement
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 317 - Printmaking Strategies

    Credit(s): 3
    PRINTMAKING STRATEGIES
    Component: Studio
    Different print techniques (screenprint, lithography, relief, etc.) will be explored and exploited for their ability to generate large editions in different formats including zines, books and large-scale print/installations.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 243  or ART 245 . RESTRICTIONS: Course has a course fee. May be repeated for six credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 318 - Applied Design Visits

    Credit(s): 3
    APPLIED DESIGN VISITS
    Component: Lecture
    To gain a global awareness of the applied design field students will visit, discuss and review design-related organizations (i.e. advertising agencies, design studios, interactive / Web design studios, photographers, illustrators, commercial directors, magazines, and design museums) through a series of assigned projects.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    COREQ: ART 319 .
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 319 - Applied Design Topics

    Credit(s): 3
    APPLIED DESIGN TOPICS
    Component: Independent Study
    Students undertake assigned independent research projects relating to applied design topics and projects (i.e. advertising, graphic and design, typography, applied photography, etc.) resulting in visual and written presentations.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    COREQ: ART 318 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor.
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 322 - Advertising Design Methods

    Credit(s): 3
    ADVERTISING DESIGN METHODS
    Component: Studio
    Introduces basic tools and techniques of modern advertising along with an overview of industry history and practices. Students create advertising strategies and use a variety of media to communicate ideas effectively. Assignments include semester-long and weekly assignments to build strategy, copywriting, and art direction skills.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: VC-BFA or permission of instructor. May be repeated for six credits.
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 324 - The Art of Social Change

    Credit(s): 3
    THE ART OF SOCIAL CHANGE
    Component: Lecture
    20th Century international liberation artists’ works are examined from interdisciplinary perspectives. Students will observe and write about art works using behavioral science methods. Interaction with contemporary social change artists and one visual project are part of the course.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with AFRA 324 .
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci Requirement Designations: Multicultural
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 326 - Experimental Animation

    Credit(s): 3
    EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATION
    Component: Studio
    Explores experimental techniques in animation through hands-on projects. Addresses fundamental problems such as timing, rhythm, and sound. Explores cultural and historical fascination with animating the inanimate through screenings, lectures, and readings. Includes a variety of formats: traditional, digital, and/or electronic.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 280  or ART 284  or ART 285  or ART 289  or ART 385 .
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 327 - Expanded Printmaking

    Credit(s): 3
    EXPANDED PRINTMAKING
    Component: Studio
    Exploration of a variety of printmaking techniques including digital, silkscreen etching and woodcut for developing multiple and one of a kind images. Students will be introduced to the contemporary issues and conversations associated with Printmaking as an art form.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 243  or ART 245 . RESTRICTIONS: Course has a consumable fee. May be repeated for six credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 331 - Intermediate Painting

    Credit(s): 3
    INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
    Component: Studio
    Identifying and exploring ideas through the development of critical awareness of contimporary painting issues and structures. Emphasis on directed conceptual problems and a variety of materials.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 231  or ART 236 .
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 334 - Figure Painting

    Credit(s): 3
    FIGURE PAINTING
    Component: Studio
    Evolving conceptual and technical aolutions to depicting the human figure in oil. Emphasis is on creating a representational and expressive finished product.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 230  and ART 231  or ART 236 . RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated for six credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 335 - Drawing Approaches

    Credit(s): 3
    DRAWING APPROACHES
    Component: Laboratory
    Exploration of drawing using various media. A range of conceptual ideas including representational and abstract concepts.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 112  or ART 129  or ART 235 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to Art Majors and Art Minors only.
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 344 - Digital Printmaking

    Credit(s): 3
    DIGITAL PRINTMAKING
    Component: Studio
    Explores digital image making and output. Utilizes large-scale digital prints, commercial printmaking techniques, web-based editions, and combinations of new and traditional materials. Explores concepts and theory of new media in relation to printmaking.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 243  or ART 245 .
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5B: Reason Computationally

  
  • ART 346 - Letterpress Printing

    Credit(s): 3
    LETTERPRESS PRINTING
    Component: Studio
    Explores the process and product of printing through various media, technology and conceptual approaches. Focuses on text and image relationships by integrating letterpress, woodcut, linoleum blocks, and digital systems. Exploration of processes and results in creation of an edition conceptually centered around individual interests.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 243  or ART 245  RESTRICTIONS: ART JR/SR Majors Only. May be repeated for up to six credits.
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 350 - Sculpture Processes

    Credit(s): 3
    SCULPTURE PROCESSES
    Component: Studio
    Explores construction techniques and tools to create sculpture, introducing more advanced techniques and information. Pursue individual goals, selecting materials and types of artistic expressions that best suit each individual and creative situation.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 250  and ART255. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 352 - Illustration Narrative

    Credit(s): 3
    ILLUSTRATION NARRATIVE
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to the history, methods, and future of conceptual and narrative illustration. Learn to choose themes and make original stories through image making. Making effective, strong and original layouts is emphasized in this course. Utilize a variety of strategies and methods for image making in physical and digital media.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 353 - Illustration Studio

    Credit(s): 3
    ILLUSTRATION STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Explores conceptual strategies that critically link type and image, and the creative approaches for developing unique visual form to abstract conceptual ideas. Strong emphasis is placed matching form to content, non-literal thinking, and experimentation. Projects are designed to further build a strong conceptual skill-base and point of view with the confidence and flexibility to work within conventional, emerging and future markets.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 363 - Introduction to Fashion and Fashion Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRO FASHION & FASHION PHOTO
    Component: Studio
    Introduction to history of the medium and will cover fashion photography from the early 1900?s to the present. The genre of fashion photography is defined in part and is devoted to photographing clothing, models, still life and other fashion. Street fashion will be covered and explored.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 366 - Independent Study

    Credit(s): 1-6
    INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 367 - SEMINAR

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 370 - Special Topics

    Credit(s): 3
    SPECIAL TOPICS
    Component: Studio
    Thematically based studio course following faculty research interests. Repeatable for 9 credits. Requires Instructor permission.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 9 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Requires instructor permission. May be repeated for nine credits.
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 382 - Alternative Photographic Processes

    Credit(s): 3
    ALTERNATIVE PHOTO PROCESSES
    Component: Studio
    Investigates alternatives within analog and digital media to create unique images exploring 18th - 20th century photographic processes and alternatives. Empasizes concepts of light-sensitive imaging and investigations of classic and current materials augmenting traditional darkroom photographic processes.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 280  or ART 281  or ART 284  or ART 285  or ART 289  or ART 344 .
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE5C: Reason Scientifically

  
  • ART 384 - Photographic Strategies

    Credit(s): 3
    PHOTOGRAPHIC STRATEGIES
    Component: Studio
    Expanded exploration of historic and contemporary photographic practice, critical theory and movements. Develop an advanced body of work through selective image processing, printing and portfolio development.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 280  or ART 284  or ART 285  or ART 289 . RESTRICTIONS: Course has a consumable fee. May be repeated for six credits. Requires permission of instructor.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically

  
  • ART 385 - Moving Image Production

    Credit(s): 3
    MOVING IMAGE PRODUCTION
    Component: Studio
    Digital video animation, and time-based installation are contextualized within a tradition of fine art while exploring conceptual, experimental, narrative and documentary methodologies. Investigate lens media through readings, screenings, critiques, and hands-on creation of single and multi-channel video at an intermediate level.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 280  or ART 284  or ART 285  or ART 289 . RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated for six credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 386 - Lighting Studio

    Credit(s): 3
    LIGHTING STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Investigation of light as subject and technique. Hands-on practice for students with interest in film/video, fine-art and applied photography. Explore a variety of lighting problems, concepts, and techniques through a series of interlocking workshops, exercises, and visual projects.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 207  or ART 280  or ART 281  or ART 284  or ART 285  or ART 289 .
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically

  
  • ART 390 - Ceramics-wheel throwing & firing

    Credit(s): 3
    CERAMICS-WHEELTHROWING, FIRING
    Component: Studio
    Learn the fundamentals of wheel-throwing with emphasis on imaginative potentials inherent in this technique. Learn basic clay and glaze-mixing chemistry and how to fire electric and gas kilns. Encouraged to experiment in this course.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 290  or ART 295 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors. May be repeated for six credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively

  
  • ART 393 - Expanded Ceramic Processes

    Credit(s): 3
    EXPANDED CERAMIC PROCESSES
    Component: Studio
    Students will explore and research ceramic materials, structures, and transformations n a rich variety of building, glazing, and firing techniques. Focus on material experimentation in group projects and individual investigation. Students will be introduced to contemporary issues/conversations associated with Ceramics as an art form. Course has a consumable fee. Repeatable for 9 credits.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 9 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 290  or ART 295  or by permission of Instructor. RESTRICTIONS: Course has a consumable fee. May be repeated for nine credits.
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 400 - Visual Communications Practicum

    Credit(s): 3
    VC PRACTICUM
    Component: Lecture
    Designed to introduce Visual Communications BFA seniors to various aspects of a career in visual communications. Faculty and visiting artists and designers are invited to present topics to the class in lecture and discussion formats. Develop an awareness of diverse creative practices.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in ART 301  and ART 308 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to VC-BFA Majors Only.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 401 - Portfolio Preparation

    Credit(s): 3
    PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
    Component: Studio
    Produce a portfolio accurately and effectively showing media proficiencies and ability to communicate ideas and point of view. Develop an awareness of how work and individual strengths relate to the current culture, society and creative business environments, informed by knowledge of contemporary and historical visual communications.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in ART 402  and ART 409  or ART 400 . RESTRICTIONS: VC-BFA.
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 402 - Experimental Typography

    Credit(s): 3
    EXPERIMENTAL TYPOGRAPHY
    Component: Studio
    Exploration of advanced typography in multiple media and for multiple purposees related to visual communications, including on-and-off-screen media, (i.e. motion graphics, illustration, graphic design, typeface design and publication design).
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in ART 301 . RESTRICTIONS: VC-BFA.
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 403 - Degree Project

    Credit(s): 3
    DEGREE PROJECT
    Component: Studio
    Independent project within Visual Communications disciplines that serves as an in-depth inquiry into a subject of the student’s choice, and directly relates to their intended career pathway. Projects are vetted and reviewed by a committee of faculty who serve as advisors.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in ART 402  and ART 409 . RESTRICTIONS: Visual Communications Majors only.
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 406 - Artist’s Machine

    Credit(s): 3
    ARTIST’S MACHINE
    Component: Studio
    Exploration of artist-constructed machines (i.e. micro-electronics, robotics, kinetic sculpture and interactive installation) as media for artistic expression. Balance of theory and practice with specific emphasis on making of electronic objects and positioning these in various contexts. No prior knowledge of electronics required.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with ARTH 408 .
    College of Engineering Breadth: College of Engineering Breadth Requirement Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 407 - Topics in Art, Design & Technology

    Credit(s): 3
    TOPICS IN ART, DESIGN & TECH
    Component: Lecture
    Produce multi-faceted projects that explore the impact of art, design and technology on society through research and theoretical study at an advanced level. Students may engage with diverse communities, cultural producers, and other departments.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 408 - Internship

    Credit(s): 3
    INTERNSHIP
    Component: Independent Study
    Students have a hands-on professional experience in their field of choice in consultation with Faculty Advisors and interact with professionals in a creative working environment. The internship requires a minimum number of hours in a studio, gallery, design, advertising or related organization.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Junior and Senior BFA Art majors only. May be repeated for up to six credits. Requires permission of Instructor.
    Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 409 - Design Contexts

    Credit(s): 3
    DESIGN CONTEXTS
    Component: Studio
    Collaborative approach to large-scale design projects that take advantage of students’ individual skills and unique points of view. Projects are designed to emulate a small creative studio.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: C- or better in ART 301 . RESTRICTIONS: VC-BFA.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 416 - Junior Seminar

    Credit(s): 3
    JUNIOR SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Explores issues relevant to advancing studio practice and developing a cohesive body of work for BFA exhibitions. Examines implications of pursuing a future in a fine arts studio discipline.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Open to BA-Art and BFA-FA juniors only.
    Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 417 - BFA Exhibition

    Credit(s): 0
    BFA EXHIBITION
    Component: Independent Study
    The concluding exhibition required of all Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates and usually held during the final semester of undergraduate study.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    RESTRICTIONS: BFA seniors only.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  
  • ART 419 - Senior Studio

    Credit(s): 3
    SENIOR STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Students work independently to develop a body of art for BFA exhibition and portfolio. The approach is inter-disciplinary and students are encouraged to experiment with a variety of media and collaborate with other artists; critique and discussion emphasize concept and content.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 416 . RESTRICTIONS: Art Majors only.
    Capstone: Design Project Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 432 - Painting Studio

    Credit(s): 3
    PAINTING STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Provides an atmosphere of support for a maturing studio practice. Emphasis on evolving a painting or material awareness in the pursuit of a more personal artistic direction and style.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 9 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 331  or ART 334 . RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated up to nine credit hours.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression

  
  • ART 440 - Printmaking Studio

    Credit(s): 3
    PRINTMAKING STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Emphasizes color printing and integration of advanced printmaking methods and materials. Traditional printmaking techniques and ideas are expanded, experimentation promoted, and new technologies explored. Focuses on individual research through exploring one or more processes.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 9 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 243  or ART 245 , or ART 246   RESTRICTIONS: Art Majors only.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 450 - Sculpture Studio

    Credit(s): 3
    SCULPTURE STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Provides for development of a cohesive body of work based on personal thoughts and artistic ideals. Self-directed in collaboration with the instructor. Strong emphasis on individual concerns and interest working three-dimensionally.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 9 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 350 . RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated up to 9 credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  
  • ART 466 - Independent Study

    Credit(s): 1-6
    INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 467 - SEMINAR

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  
  • ART 490 - Ceramics Studio

    Credit(s): 3
    CERAMICS STUDIO
    Component: Studio
    Curriculum is self-directed in collaboration with the instructor with a strong emphasis on individuality, articulation, and communicaiton. students will maintain an individual studio practice, participate in written and oral group discussions.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 9 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ART 290  or ART 295  and either ART 390  or  ART 393 . RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated twice for nine credits.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:

Art Conservation

  
  • ARTC 101 - Art Conservation Freshman Seminar

    Credit(s): 1
    ARTC FRESHMAN SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to the field through exposure to Winterthur Museum, Library and Garden and current art conservation projects. Professional interaction fosters academic and social competencies while explaining education, research, and career opportunities.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    GE2B: Communicate Orally

  
  • ARTC 110 - Digital Heritage

    Credit(s): 3
    DIGITAL HERITAGE
    Bridge course for transitioning ELI students as well as an introductory course for “domestic students” to cultural heritage and specifically digital heritage. Introduction to global heritage preservation through digital platforms and team-based learning, with participation in three hands-on practical applications. Participants will create an individual academic portfolio, help build a digital exhibition using artifacts from the Morris Library Special Collections, and participate in the Space Archaeology program to help thwart looting of archaeological sites, using GlobalXplorer°.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities (ART & HUM) Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
 

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