Schedule of Classes

Fundamental concepts and techniques in drawing, using a variety of media and tools. Develop skills based on drawing from observation and invention.

Second part of a year-long course on developing fundamental concepts and techniques in drawing using a variety of media and tools. Developing objective and subjective use of imagery. Introduction to the human figure.

A studio course exploring the fundamentals of the formal systems and basic elements of visual organization through two-dimensional design principles and theories using a variety of media.

A studio course exploring the fundamentals of the formal systems and basic elements of visual organization through three-dimensional design principles and theories using a variety of media.

Two- and three-dimensional visual arts including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Designed to enhance the student's understanding of art mediums and their cultural significance.

Visual art: its significance today and in history. Designed to enhance the student's understanding and enjoyment of painting, sculpture, and architecture.

Western and non-Western art from 4000 B.C. to 1400 A.D.: Ancient, Classic, and Medieval.

An introduction to the fabrication of ceramic objects and the mechanical functions of the ceramic studio including clay mixing, hand building, throwing, glazing and kiln firing with a focus on stoneware.

Visual perception and analysis through drawing in development of direct observation with various subject areas of interest, i.e., still-life, landscape, human figure, non-objective, and abstraction. Traditional drawing media, methods of instrumentation, exploration of composition, and conceptual strategies are included.

Visual perception and analysis through drawing in variety of techniques involving line, area, and ground. Figure, still-life, and landscape drawing from direct observation and from imagination.

The study of typographic communication and the principles of design composition through hand-rendered and digital forms

Basic painting techniques with traditional and non-traditional media, i.e., oil, acrylic, collage, and mixed media with emphasis on studio problems in composition, representation, design, color and concept.

Development of techniques in traditional and non-traditional painting media. Exploration and experimentation using painting problems in still life, the human figure, abstraction, landscape, and non-objective composition. Emphasis on critical analysis and aesthetic awareness.

Relief printing from wood and linoleum blocks. Basic cutting and printing techniques, including black and white, color reduction and multi-block color editioning. Students provide paper, wood, linoleum, brayers, and cutting tools.

Introduction to sculpture including 3-d design principles, aesthetics, and basic techniques of additive and reductive manipulation of materials. Processes include carving and welding, cutting and joining and various materials-steel, stone, and/or wood.

Visiting lectures with studio discussions, seminars, and demonstrations from professionals with national and international reputations in the fine and applied arts, art history, criticism, and philosophy. May be repeated to a maximum of 1 semester hour.

Camera types, controls, and exposures; selection of sensitized materials; camera handling. Darkroom techniques: processing, proofing, adjusting, printing, presentation of work. Students supply film, paper, and a manually adjustable single lens reflex (SLR) camera.

Drawing the figure from observation; learning anatomy to describe the dynamic qualities of the human form employing basic drawing elements, methods, and materials.

Survey of art in U.S. from Colonial period to present.

Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of six hours credit.

In-depth exploration of drawing processes, concepts, media and supports with projects designed to increase visual awareness and personal experience with subject matter and drawing content. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

The creation, layout, and design of multi-page documents such as magazines, brochures, business-to-business direct mail, and catalogs, with emphasis on modular and scalable systems for both the printed and digital environment.

Exploration of subject matter useful toward personal development and artistic growth. Emphasis on the study of painting media, critical analysis, aesthetic awareness, and creative expression. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Independent work in painting emphasizing aesthetic research and concentrated studio production. Emphasis on the study of painting media, creative expression, critical analysis, and aesthetic awareness. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Lithographic printmaking from limestone and ball-grained aluminum matrices. Basic drawing and printing techniques for color and black and white editions. Students provide paper, metal plates, lithographic crayons. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Intermediate sculpture with emphasis on refinement of the processes of casting, mold making, welding, cutting, joining, and the creation of sculpture in a variety of materials. Design principles, aesthetic considerations, and techniques of working are reviewed with application of principles and materials most appropriate for the development of individual student work. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Explorations into 3-D modeling using software, scanning, and rapid prototyping. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hrs.

Independent study in studio arts. Repeatable for a total of 6 hours credit.

Perception, relationships, and interaction of color. Studio experience leads from a visual realization of color relationships to an awareness of the interdependence of color with form and placement.

An introduction to the altered book, book as structure and book as image. Includes bookbinding basics, pamphlet stitch, basic codex, stitches, stab bindings, fold books, combination books and unusual bindings. Emphasis will be placed on craft and conceptual considerations that form the foundation of the book as personal, expressive, unconventional, surprising, beautiful, and thought provoking.

An introduction to the history of land and environmental art through readings, research, lectures, and making. Students will be asked to consider contemporary environmental issues as the content of their work as well as the effects of art-making on the environment. Course projects will include individual and collaborative art-making in non-traditional exhibition spaces and with non-traditional materials.

Aesthetics and techniques of studio lighting as used by photographers in illustration, advertising, and fine art photography. Use of special equipment; fashion, and still-life image-making.

Advanced projects in drawing with emphasis on refinement of concepts and materials leading to an independent body of work. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Exploration of standard and experimental methods for conveying information for business, government, and entertainment including quantitative, qualitative, spatial analysis and application.

Thematic development of a body of work in painting with special emphasis on the refinement and exploration of personal concept and content. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Special projects in painting which may include competitions, exhibitions, installations, commissions, and portfolio development. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Advanced printmaking concepts and techniques in preparation for exhibitions, application to graduate programs, and other professional pursuits. Emphasis on ideas and finishing skills required for the production of a professional portfolio. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Thematic development of a body of work in sculpture with special emphasis on topics of portfolio and the refinement and exploration of materials and methods. Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.

Independent study in studio arts. May be repeated in more than one area of art, for a total of 6 hours of credit.

Program of directed readings: analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of materials. Research paper required. May be repeated in more than one area of art history, for a total of 6 credit hours.

A studio course focusing on the cutting edge of fine art digital photography, from shooting to image editing and printing. Color calibration, advanced digital imaging techniques, output options, substrate choices, and design concepts are discussed in depth. Using the students' own images to create individual portfolios, students learn how to produce high-quality digital input and output.

Art history and theory seminar. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of twelve credit hours. Cross-listed under ART 590.

Students travel to observe or engage in artistic production making use of the resources of the particular location. Advanced study and/or experiences in art and design. May be repeated up to 9 hrs. Topics, destinations, and prerequisites stated in current Schedule of Classes.

Senior BFA students in graphic design, working closely with an instructor, select and execute a visual communication project; researching and defining the scope, documenting the process of problem-solving, and placing the project in an appropriate historical and theoretical context.

Advanced work in printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, interdisciplinary studio or painting. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours.

Art history and theory seminar. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of twelve credit hours. Cross-listed under 490.

Development of advanced technical, aesthetic and conceptual concerns through experimentation within the photographic media relating to appropriate historical and contemporary references. Repeatable to a maximum of 33 hours.

Analytical and conceptual evaluation of individual style and content emphasizing technical, creative, and digital competencies on a professional level. Repeatable to a maximum of 33 hours.

Technical and conceptual development with intaglio, relief, and planographic printing. Etching, engraving, wood, paper, and plastic relief printing, serigraphy and lithography. Repeatable to a maximum of 33 hours.

Techniques and material used in stoneware earthenware and porcelain production. Emphasis on creative development and technical competence. Repeatable to a maximum of 33 hours.

Technical and conceptual information about wood and stone carving and construction, welding and metal fabrication, foundry practice, emphasizing individual development. Repeatable to a maximum of 33 hours.

Advanced painting in the medium and direction of the student's choice. Emphasis on creative development and technical competence. Repeatable to a maximum of 33 hours.

Problems in area of students interest as advised by instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 hours.

Working with hypothetical environments and data, focuses on design development, problem-solving skills, visualization and invention. Concept, exploration emphasized while developing a personal creative vision and understanding of current graphic design practices and technology. Repeatable to a maximum of 33 hours.

Advanced work in applied software for web design, animation, rapid prototyping, interactive design and experience design. Repeatable to 9 semester hours.

Development phases of real-world project execution, including: research, problem definition, planning, cost and budget analysis, organization,and presentation of information for business, public institutions, government and the entertainment industry. Repeatable to 9 hours.

At the beginning of their second semester, studio art M.A. candidates must submit a proposal that defines their evolving work. Full time M.A. candidates register for Art 698 for the third semester. At this time candidates present thesis exhibitions for review by the graduate faculty and other invited participants. A written comprehensive exam also supplements the exhibition. Upon successful completion of all academic and exhibition requirements, students may be invited to continue toward completion of the M.F.A. requirements.

At the beginning of the second semester, M.F.A. candidates submit a proposal that defines their evolving thesis work. During the last semester of their final year, all M.F.A. candidates will be registered for Art 699 and will present thesis exhibitions for review by graduate faculty and other invited guests. A written comprehensive exam done in consultation with the student's graduate committee supplements the exhibition.