Classes
Ar 103 Art Appreciation (3) Satisfies part of the humanities requirement. An introduction to art appreciation that provides a foundation in the basic concepts, materials, and processes of the visual arts, as well as a brief history of art.
Ar 206 Design/2D (3) A foundation studio course for two-dimensional design fundamentals.
Ar 207 Design/3D (3) An introduction to three-dimensional design concepts and sculptural form.
Ar 208 Drawing (3) Develop basic drawing skills using a variety of media and subject matter (models, still lifes, landscapes, etc.). An emphasis on composition, contour, gesture, value, and linear perspective.
Ar 220 Painting (3) Studio problems exploring characteristics and techniques of painting media with emphasis on color, form, and structure as related to the painting surface.
Ar 240-241 Fiber (3) A study of fiber as an art medium, exploring the techniques of weaving, batik, stitchery and papermaking with an emphasis on design.
Ar 250 Sculpture (3) Modeling and carving techniques to study three-dimensional form and space.
Ar 260 Beginning Printmaking I (3) An introduction to basic black and white printmaking techniques using relief, collograph and intaglio processes.
Ar 261 Beginning Printmaking II (3) An introduction to basic black and white printmaking techniques using monotype and lithography processes.
Ar 270 Ceramics (3) Basic techniques of studio ceramics, beginning throwing, materials, slips, oxides, glazing and firing.
Ar 280 Photography (3) A foundation course exploring the history and process of black and white photography as a medium for creative expression.
Ar 290 Metalsmithing (3) Design and construction of ornamental metal emphasizing basic fabrication, surface treatments, and forging for jewelry and sculpture.
Ar 302 Graphic Communications (3) This course is intended for non-Art majors and will provide theory and practical experience on graphic design and applied art processes in print and presentation design. Students will study the basics in graphic design, the history of visual communication, typography, and the role of illustration and photography in graphic communications.
Ar 306 Design Problems (3) Prerequisite: Ar 206 or consent of instructor. An advanced design class. Using computer imaging students will study design concepts related to computer graphics, illustration and typography as well as historical traditions in graphic design.
Ar 308-309 Drawing (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 208 or consent of instructor. Emphasizing human anatomy for the artist; development of personal direction and characteristics.
Ar 310-311 Graphic Design (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 206 and Ar 306 or Ar 379. Introduction to graphic design using computer imaging and photo manipulation. Students will complete graphic design projects such as poster and package design, corporate identity systems and book covers. Students will be introduced to the technology of print production and social and historical issues relating to graphic design.
Ar 316 Introduction to Art Education(3) This course is a study of art education as influenced by educational and philosophical developments throughout history as well as an exploration of current art education topics and approaches for teaching art in traditional and non-traditional settings.
Ar 320-321 Painting (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 220 or consent of instructor. Intermediate study of painting media with emphasis on perceptual abilities and personal expression.
Ar 334 Elementary School Art Education Methods 3) A course designed to explore the theoretical and practical approaches to implementing a program of art education for grades K-6. Emphasis is placed on strategies that will encourage a discipline-based art education model of instruction. Through hands-on involvement in various art media, students are given opportunities for creative problem solving.
Ar 335 Secondary School Art Education Methods (3) Prerequisite: Ar 334 or consent of instructor. In this advanced course of study, students are given the opportunity to explore more completely those professional practices utilized in the teaching of art in the elementary setting. Reviewing current trends in art education, curriculum planning, teaching methods, and a directed student teaching experience are key areas of study in this course.
Ar 340-341 Fiber (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 240 or consent of instructor. A further study of the techniques of weaving with emphasis on loom control designs for traditional and loom control patterns.
Ar 350-351 Sculpture (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 250 or consent of instructor. Continued exploration of form and space through diverse materials and basic casting techniques.
Ar 360 Intermediate Printmaking (3) Further exploration of printmaking using all processes. Emphasis on composition, media exploration and color processes.
Ar 364 History of Art (3) Survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and other visual art forms from prehistoric times through the middle ages.
Ar 365 History of Art (3) Survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and other visual art forms of Early Renaissance to the 19th Century and of the East.
Ar 366 History of Art (3) Survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and other visual art forms from the 19th century to the present.
Ar 367 Women Artists in Art History (3) A survey of women artists in the history of art from antiquity to the present.
Ar 370-371 Ceramics (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 270 or consent of instructor. Problems in utilitarian and non-utilitarian ceramic forms, ceramic materials, glaze composition and combined techniques in clay.
Ar 380-381 Photography (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 280 or consent of instructor. Continued exploration of photography as an art medium with emphasis on expression and technique and with introductions to color, large format and non-silver processes.
Ar 390-391 Metalsmithing (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 290 or consent of instructor. Further study in metal manipulation, exploring raising holloware, casting techniques and stone setting.
Ar 410 Drawing (3) Prerequisite: Ar 309 or consent of instructor. Advanced personal concepts, media experimentation, and aesthetics.
Ar 422- 423 Painting (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 321 or consent of instructor. Advanced studio problems, emphasizing perceptual and conceptual abilities and personal expression as related to painting media.
Ar 442- 443 Fiber (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 341 or consent of instructor. Advanced loom control techniques with a concentration on weave structure and fabric analysis.
Ar 452- 453 Sculpture (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 351 or consent of instructor. Advanced work in diverse materials.
Ar 462- 463 Advanced Printmaking I and II (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 360 or consent of the instructor. Emphasis on exploring the unique qualities of all printmaking processes and combining them as a means towards personal expression in the medium.
Ar 472- 473 Ceramics (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 371 or consent of instructor. Advanced techniques: glaze calculation, kiln design and construction and individual concepts in clay.
Ar 484- 485 Photography (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 381 or consent of instructor. Advanced problems in photography, including readings in history of photography and explorations toward personal expression.
Ar 494- 495 Metalsmithing (3 each) Prerequisite: Ar 391 or consent of instructor. Advanced metal techniques in the production of functional and non-functional forms.
Ar 498 Professional Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Designed to be the academic capstone experience for all students who have majored in art. In addition to satisfactory performance in the classroom, the student must participate in the senior exhibition and take the major field assessment examination. Required of all graduating seniors.
Ar 501 Theory and Criticism (3) Critical analysis of a selected issue applicable to the candidate's major discipline. Controversial historical or contemporary topics must be documented with written research supporting the candidate's chosen positions and submitted to their major advisers.
Ar 502 Special Projects (3) Exploratory research project applied to a technical process or problem supervised by the major adviser. Findings from research will be documented by the candidates and submitted to their major advisers.
Ar 508 Drawing (3) Experimentation with various drawing media with emphasis on eventual development of individual expression. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Ar 520 Painting (3) Study of painting problems with emphasis on perceptual and conceptual awareness and personal development of technical abilities with painting media. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Ar 550 Sculpture (3) A three-dimensional study of form and space with emphasis on creative imagination and investigation of contemporary ideas and materials. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Ar 560 Printmaking (3) Emphasis on individual concepts related to intaglio, relief, lithography, and stencil processes. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Ar 565 Metalsmithing (3) In-depth research and development of individual design concepts in metal manipulation, stressing form and function. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Ar 570 Ceramics (3) Individual research in ceramic forms related to the development of the aesthetic and expressive qualities of clay. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Ar 585 Photography (3) Studies in the craft of photography with emphasis on development of individual expression. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Ar 598 Thesis (6) The thesis may be either written research or creative work in one of the major disciplines. Creative work must be accompanied by a descriptive paper and must be defended during the studentís final review. A graduate exhibition of a creative thesis will be required.
