Either semester. Three credits. Not open to Art majors.

Introduction to the visual arts, past and present. The visual language of artists, historical and cultural significance of works of art.

Both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Consent of Department Head required, normally before the student's departure to study abroad.

Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods.

Introduction to key concepts and practice in art making.

Fall semester. Three credits. One 3-hour class period. Not open to students who have taken ART 232.

An introduction to various current critical approaches to the producers, contexts, audiences, and histories of contemporary visual culture.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour or three 2-hour studio periods.

Fundamental principles of drawing based on observation.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour or three 2-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 130.

Observational drawing; emphasis on spatial organization and structure.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 152.

Introduction to figure drawing.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 111 and ART 130.

Introduction to practice and principles of printmaking, including intaglio, relief and lithographic processes.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 111 and ART 130.

Introduction to principles and techniques of sculpture.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 111 and ART 130.

Introduction to the principles and techniques of painting media.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour periods. Prerequisite: ART 111 and ART 130.

Introduction to content, meaning, form, and structure in communication design, emphasizing conceptual analysis and approaches to visualization.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 111 and ART 130.

Introduction to techniques and aesthetics of photography, with emphasis on the camera.

First semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods.

Architectural graphics. Basic two- and three-dimensional delineation: axonometric, isometric and perspective drawing.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 153. Open to sophomores.

Drawing from the figure.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 163 or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content to a maximum of 9 credits.

Vessel-oriented ceramics, wheel-thrown and hand-built. Basic technical information on clay, glazes and kiln firings.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 163 or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content to a maximum of 9 credits.

Basic principles and techniques of ceramic sculpture. Technical information on clay, glazes and kilns.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 163. Open to sophomores. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content to a maximum of 9 credits.

Investigation of sculptural form, process, and environment, using wood.

Either semester. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 163. Open to sophomores. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.

Investigation of sculptural form, process, and environment, using metal fabrication techniques such as welding, forging, and casting.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 163 or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores. May be repeated for credits with a change in course content to a maximum of 9 credits.

Investigation of mold-making techniques and casting processes, including ceramic slip casting, for students in any area of concentration.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 163 and 9 credits in any area of concentration.

For the advanced undergraduate in any area of concentration. Exploration of 3-dimensional issues in a studio seminar format.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 160 or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores.

Investigation of black-and-white and color intaglio techniques.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 160 or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores.

Investigation of lithographic techniques.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio preiods. Prerequisite: ART 221. Open to sophomores.

Continuation of ART 221 with emphasis on color printing.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio preiods. Prerequisite: ART 222. Open to sophomores.

Continuation of ART 222 with emphasis on color printing.

Either semester. Variable credit. Two 3-hour studio periods. Required preparation: ART 221 or 222, or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content to a maximum of 18 credits.

Workshop for students to continue developing ideas in a print medium.

Second semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 195 or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores.

Development of presentation skills and techniques. Graphic analysis of architectural forms using various drawing media and models.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 164. Open to sophomores.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 235. Open to sophomores.

Conceptually-oriented painting projects.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 236.

Individually determined painting projects.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 237. May be repeated once with change in course content.

Continuation of ART 237.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 152. Open to sophomores.

Introduction to the materials and methods of painting in aqua media.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 239. Open to sophomores.

Continuing study in aqua media.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 204. May be repeated once.

Advanced studies in figure drawing.

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ART 166 and 261C.

Introduction to the use of the computer to digitize and manipulate photographic imagery.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 204 and consent of instructor. May be repeated with a change in course content to a maximum of 9 credits.

Advanced studies in drawing. Course content varies with instructor.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 165, portfolio review and consent of instructor.  Open to sophomores.

Fundamentals of communication design.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 111 and ART 130. Open to sophomores.

Introduction to digital media.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 265. May be repeated once with a change of content. Open to sophomores. Craig

Photographic printmaking systems outside conventional silver imaging processes.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 166. May be repeated once with a change of content. Open to sophomores.

The processes and aesthetics of color photography.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 260. 

Creative, appropriate, and effective communication design through the use of type and image..

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 166 or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores.

Principles and techniques of black-and-white photography in fine-art applications, with emphasis on darkroom work.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 265 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once with a change of content.

Advanced problems in the use of photography as an art medium.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 260.  Prerequisite or corequisite: ART 264.

Exploration of form, content, and function using various communication design methodologies.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 267.

Exploration of communiation design as a social, political, and cultural activity.

Either semester. Three credits.  May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.  Two 3-hour studio periods.  Prerequisites: ART 267, portfolio review, and consent of instructor.

Introduction to professional design practice.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour or three 2-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 153 and 164, or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores.

Introduction to principles of illustration, media, and techniques.

Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 204 and 271 or consent of instructor. May be repeated with a change of course content up to 9 credits.

Continuing problems in illustration. Projects may include book, editorial, reportage, or self-promotion illustration.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 1¹/₂-hour class periods. Open to sophomores.

A survey of the role and history of communication design.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 165 and ART 261C. Open to sophomores.

Introduction to typographic design.

Fall semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 264.

Introduction to publication design.

Spring semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: ART 264.

Introduction to time-based commmunication design.

Either semester. Three credits. One 3-hour seminar period.

An examination of the range of contemporary art produced by self-taught artists working outside the mainstream in the United States, Europe, and selected global areas.

Second semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods.

Design and fabrication of traditional and traditionally inspired percussion instruments including: Tocajon, Udu Drum, Slit Drum, Mbira, Barimbow, Rhythm Bells.

Either semester.  Three credits.  Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite:  ART 166 or consent of instructor.

Introduction to techniques and aesthetics of video art.

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content.

Special topics. See Directory of Classes for title. Field trips may be required.

Either semester. Three credits. Two 3-hour studio periods. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Media and techniques of traditional and experimental painting.

Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Consent of department head required.

Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor.

Supervised practical experience in studio and studio related work.

Section one: Communication Design Studio Internship

Supervised practical experience in a commercial design studio, agency or related work. Prerequisite: B average in communication design classes, ART 267 and consent of intrsuctor.

Section two: Photography Studio Internship

Supervised practical experience in a commercial photography studio, agency or in related work. Prerequisite: B average in photography classes, ART 266 and consent of a photography instructor.

Section three: Art Studio Internship

Supervised practical experience in an art studio. Prerequisite: B average in major Upper Division course work and consent of instructor from the major.

Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Upper Division standing. Open only with consent of Department Head.

Practicum for students participating in the off-campus Cooperative Education Program.

Both semesters. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Limited to advanced B.F.A. students seventh semester or higher. To fulfill graduation requirement for B.F.A. students, must be passed with grade of C or better.

Project developed in student's area of concentration, to be exhibited in the Annual Senior Show. A vigorous and consistent thematic body of work which articulates both technical and conceptual concerns required.

Either semester. Maximum of up to 6 credits. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Limited to advanced students 5th semester or higher. Must have department grade point average (DGPA) of at least 3.0 and no outstanding incompletes for any other 299. Exceptions only by approval of the department head.

For advanced students to develop a special project in advanced studio art.