School of Art
Art Education
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AED 510 - Special Problems in Art Ed School of Art
1-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Individual study of particular problems in art education which are of pertinence to the student. Counseling and consent of the instructor determine the area of study.
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AED 521 - Art-Centered Art Curriculum School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Ten approaches to writing art curricula: referential, chronological, stylistic, topical, special interest, specific artist, collection-related, integrating, multidisciplinary, enrichment. Development of classroom material for specific levels or particular audiences. For senior and graduate art majors.
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AED 522 - Art for Special Populations School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Effective personal communication through art. Choose and define a special population; examine and generate appropriate research; develop adaptive strategies, curriculum, and evaluation procedures appropriate for classroom use. For senior and graduate art majors.
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AED 524 - Visual Language School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Visual language as catalyst for interdisciplinary experiences in art, math, science, and social studies. Visualization, determination of essential features, methods of teaching surrogate and relational form. Curriculum for specific grades or particular audiences. For senior and graduate art majors.
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AED 525 - Exploration & Meaning in Art School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Using phenomenological encounter techniques, symbol interpretation, and consideration of cultural context, students learn to argue a point of view and develop methods of critical judgment in their students. For senior and graduate art majors
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AED 584 - Cultural Knowledge, Identity, and Postmodern Art Education School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A course providing a safe space for arts educators and teaching artists to reconceptualize their language, attitudes, and approaches toward viewing, learning, and teaching the visual arts to diverse students in a global postmodern society.
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AED 612 - Creativity & Its Cultivation School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
How do we recognize creativity? Who are the innovative individuals? Seminar workshop identifies essential criteria to discover and experience levels of creative behavior. Multisensory nature of imagination and its cultural significance. Students experiment in perceptual activities leading to design of aesthetic and educational strategies.
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AED 616 - Apprenticeship/Art Supervision School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Primarily for graduate students with teaching experience who are interested in the practice of supervision in public schools. Current art practices. States’ certification requirements. Curriculum guides. In-service supervisory problems. Art workshops. Improvements of instruction. Selection, induction, supervision, and evaluation of teachers. Procedures for selecting and purchasing art materials and equipment.
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AED 617 - Philosophy & Foundations of Art Education Practice School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: AED 317
Historical trends and philosophies of diverse art education practices and the growth of American public education. Includes field observations, interface with cultural institutions, cultivation of professional affiliations, and the development of a beginning teaching philosophy.
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AED 618 - Seminar in Art Education School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Prevailing opinions concerning objectives, materials, and curriculum procedures in art education at various age levels. Variety of research requirements and procedures in the field.
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AED 621 - Making Meaning: Socially Responsible Arts & Design Practices School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Experiments with new approaches for making art, architecture and/or design when creative practice and arts & design education are undertaken as an avenue of social responsibility.
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AED 710 - Problems/Teacher As Artist School of Art
2-18 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Technical problems in art education. Limited to students working toward master’s degree in art education.
Repeatable
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AED 798 - Making Methodology: Exploring Arts-based Research School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: AIC 619
An in-depth exploration of arts-based research methodologies that emerge out of the natural affinity between research practice and artistic practice. Various methodologies will be applied to selected social, educational, and creative research problems.
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AED 896 - Final Presentation School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in oral examination. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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AED 990 - Independent Study School of Art
1-6 credit(s)
Repeatable
Arts in Context
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AIC 610 - The Creative Classroom: Reexamining School Art Misconceptions Through Studio Inquiry School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A studio art course that disrupts misconceptions about the relevance of the arts and design practices in education through arts-based inquiry.
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AIC 611 - Creative Leadership and Social Responsibility in the Arts School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: AIC 311
Online course designed to equip students with strategies for a socially responsible approach to creative leadership and citizen entrepreneurship that may be applied within school systems, arts organizations, museums, and community centers. Additional work required of graduate students.
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AIC 612 - Methods in Creative Leadership: Talent/Agency School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: AIC 312
Community engagement coursework focused on planning and instruction of ongoing arts & design-based portfolio development, mentoring workshops for teens, fostering the next generation of creative leaders. Additional work required of graduate students.
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AIC 618 - Collaborative Arts & Design Practices School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: AIC 318
Drawing upon diverse disciplinary content rethinking the role of the arts & design in society as purpose-driven, as a way of knowing and as an urgent, beneficial means of active social entrepreneurship. Additional work required of graduate students.
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AIC 619 - Making Methodology: Exploring Arts-based Research School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: AED 798
An in-depth exploration of arts-based research methodologies that emerge out of the natural affinity between research practice and artistic practice. Various methodologies will be applied to selected social, educational, and creative research problems.
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AIC 621 - Art, Activism, Modernity School of Art
3 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: AIC 321
History, theory, and practice of visual artists in publicly-engaged, community-based, and socially-active projects.
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AIC 623 - Artists Who Write School of Art
3 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: AIC 423
Analysis, history of manifestos, theoretical writings produced by visual artists in the 20th century. Students write their own manifestos, press releases, artist statements and other forms of art communication.
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AIC 632 - The Artist Critic School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: AIC 332
Designed for students who have an interest in becoming a critic in the arts. Each week new productions will come under your scrutiny in the development of your views and critical positions. Additional work required of graduate students.
Art Intensive in Studio Arts
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ARI 563 - Painting: Art for Non-Majors School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 203
Fundamental concepts for techniques of painting and drawing. Open to non-art students only. May not be used for credit toward B.F.A. except by petition to Department of Studio Arts.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ARI 564 - Studio Symposium School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduce students to the world of visual art, its purposes and practices, themes and concerns. Various disciplines, historical, and stylistic periods of art are examined to understand the intentions of the artists and periods reviewed.
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ARI 566 - Painting: Experimental Media: Assemblage/Collage School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Students will create artworks using non-traditional materials exploring assemblage with found materials.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ARI 575 - Lake Effect Editions: Fine Art Print Publishing School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Work directly with Visiting Artists to create new works on paper. Participants will also get experience with the presentation and sale of works on paper published by Lake Effect Editions.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ARI 600 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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ARI 601 - Graduate Seminar 1: Theory and Ideas School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Designed for first year graduate students ARI 601, is an introduction to the MFA, focusing on the development of artistic practice enabling the students to define their place within and beyond contemporary artistic practices.
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ARI 602 - Graduate Seminar 2: Professional Studies School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Focuses on the development of essential professional practices in the visual arts and is designed to support each student to identify and build the necessary professional skills as they relate to individual artistic practices.
PREREQ: ARI 601
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ARI 603 - Graduate Critique 1: Practice in Visual Arts School of Art
6 credit(s) Every semester
Brings students together to take part in critique. This team taught course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art in a contemporary context broader than specific media and discipline.
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ARI 604 - Graduate Critique 2 School of Art
6 credit(s) Every semester
Students take part in critique of practice in a professional context. This team taught course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art beyond that of specific media and discipline.
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ARI 690 - Independent Study School of Art
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
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ARI 701 - Graduate Seminar 3: Graduate Thesis School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course will focus each student in their endeavor to compose a thesis paper prior to their creation of a body of thesis work creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
PREREQ: ARI 602
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ARI 702 - Graduate Seminar 4: Graduate Exhibition School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course will focus each student in their endeavor to realize a body of thesis work following the writing of the thesis paper in ARI 701 creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
PREREQ: ARI 602 AND ARI 701
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ARI 703 - Graduate Critique - 3 School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Brings students together to take part in advanced level critique. This team-taught course engages students in the creation of their artwork and discussion of it in a contemporary context.
PREREQ: ARI 602 AND ARI 603 AND ARI 604
Arts Lab
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ARL 600 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
Art
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ART 500 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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ART 511 - Aesthetics,Advanced School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
An examination of the main theories of art, classical and contemporary.
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ART 531 - Professional Practices in Visual Arts School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Prepare students to function in professional context by understanding professional interactions, possibilities they have to choose from, what questions to ask and what might be expected of them. Skills fundamental to the working artist.
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ART 553 - Decoding Images of Representation School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course examines significant themes and issues in contemporary theory and criticism as they impact the ways in which art is produced, viewed and written today.
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ART 561 - Studio Symposium School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Introduce students to the world of visual art, its purposes and practices, themes and concerns. Various disciplines, historical, and stylistic periods of art are examined to understand the intentions of the artists and periods reviewed.
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ART 563 - Art in America I School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Evolution of modernist trends in American art from 1890 to 1945. Some music and literary trends also featured.
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ART 564 - Art in America II School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of ART 563. Covers period in American art from 1945 to 1975. Music and literature also covered.
PREREQ: ART 563
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ART 601 - Practicing in Public School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: TRM 601
This course brings together graduate students from across VPA for interdisciplinary graduate critique. Critique of exhibition of student work is led by a visiting artist, curator, and/or critic.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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ART 610 - Topics in the History of Art School of Art
3 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: ART 410
A seminar in the history of and theory of the visual arts from ancient times to the present. Topics vary. Discussions incorporate current theory, recent scholarship, and problems addressed in contemporary art. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ART 631 - Art Nouveau Design and Architecture: Studies in Material Culture School of Art
4 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: ART 431
Introduction to the historical and social context that gave rise to Art Nouveau, its various manifestations, and the important practitioners and promoters of this movement in Europe and the United States.
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ART 640 - Visiting Artist Lecture Series School of Art
1 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: ART 340
Contemporary artists and art educators with significant national and international exhibition and publishing records talk about their work and its development, including art-historical and other inter-disciplinary connections. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ART 690 - Independent Study School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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ART 701 - Graduate Seminar School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
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ART 702 - Graduate Seminar School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Ceramics
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CER 520 - Raku Workshop School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Use of the Potter’s wheel and production of various basic forms. Raku decorating and glazing techniques.
Repeatable
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CER 524 - Ceramic Research School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced research.
PREREQ: CER 423 AND 424
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CER 527 - Ceramic Technology Research School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Varied technical and chemical problems that are the daily concerns of the studio ceram-ist. Lectures, research, shop, laboratory practices, kiln construction, and ceramic studio maintenance.
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CER 528 - Ceramic Technology Research School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Varied technical and chemical problems that are the daily concerns of the studio ceram-ist. Lectures, research, shop, laboratory practices, kiln construction, and ceramic studio maintenance.
PREREQ: CER 428
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CER 529 - Ceramics Workshop School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Working and experimenting with clay as a medium for drawing, painting, and sculpting. Lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and student projects. Open to all students in all colleges.
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CER 620 - Ceramic Research Problems School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Professional problems in ceramics; advanced study in technique and theory. Development of a consistent body of work. Permission of Instructor.
Repeatable
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CER 720 - Ceramic Research Problems School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Continuation of CER 620. Permission of Instructor.
Repeatable
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CER 996 - Final Presentation School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. or M.I.D. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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CER 997 - Masters Thesis School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Drawing
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DRW 503 - Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors School of Art
1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 503
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
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DRW 504 - Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors School of Art
1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 504
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
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DRW 555 - Drawing Research School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 555
Drawing as an expression and creative art form.
PREREQ: PTG 455 AND 456
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DRW 600 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
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DRW 650 - Drawing, Graduate School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 650
Drawing as self-contained expression through contemporary and historical investigation of materials and techniques.
Fiber Arts
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FIB 620 - Fiber Arts Research Problems School of Art
1-12 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Designed by student and faculty to involve student in program of personal research in fiber arts (whether on- or off-loom) stressing development of concept and technique.
Repeatable
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FIB 720 - Fiber Arts Research Problems School of Art
1-12 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of FIB 620.
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FIB 996 - Final Presentation School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. or M.I.D. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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FIB 997 - Masters Thesis School of Art
0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Illustration
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ILL 561 - Illustration Concept School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Visiting faculty. The creative process, working procedures from concept to finish, and relationship between illustrator and client. Studio assignments.
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ILL 562 - Illustration Concept School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Visiting faculty. The creative process, working procedures from concept to finish, and relationship between illustrator and client. Studio assignments.
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ILL 565 - Intro to Digital Illustration School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Exploration and use of vector and bitmap computer applications to solve visual communication problems and create illustrations.
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ILL 653 - The Business of Illustration School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: ILL 453
Presentation, marketing and promotion for the professional illustrator. Pricing, negotiation, contracts, copyright laws, and other professional issues.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ILL 655 - IIlustration Concepts: Editorial Track II School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: ILL 455
For senior/graduate students continuing to advance their study in editorial illustration related to Freelance Illustration, Publishing, (either in print or digitally) or Websites. Assignments in drawing and digital skills commenting on social and/or political issues.
PREREQ: ILL 355
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ILL 656 - IIlustration Concepts: Sequential Track II School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: ILL 456
Advanced skills for Graphic Novels, Children’s Books, Comics or Storyboarding.
PREREQ: ILL 356
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ILL 660 - Illustration Research Problems School of Art
1-18 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Research into application of illustration.
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ILL 760 - Illustration Communication School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Historical and contemporary aspects of illustration as they relate to the communication process.
PREREQ: ILL 660
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ILL 996 - Final Presentation School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culmi- nating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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ILL 997 - Master’s Thesis School of Art
0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
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JAM 600 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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JAM 620 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Research Problems School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Involves student in program of personal creative research in jewelry and metalsmithing. Broadens technical background and applies experience in jewelry and metalsmithing to individual visual issues and critical thinking.
Repeatable
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JAM 671 - History of Jewelry and Metalsmithing School of Art
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: JAM 471
Study the history of jewelry/metalsmithing from prehistoric to contemporary pieces. Differences and similarities among cultures is discussed.
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JAM 674 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Contemporary Issues School of Art
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: JAM 474
Reading, research and discussion of the issues that face contemporary studio jewelers, metalsmiths, collectors, curators, critics and the jewelry industry.
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JAM 720 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Graduate School of Art
1-9 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced graduate creative research and critical discussion that focus on studio work in preparation for entry into the field as a studio artist, educator, writer and/or critic. Graduate Standing.
Repeatable
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JAM 996 - Final Presentation School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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JAM 997 - Master’s Thesis School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Printmaking
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PRT 551 - Hand Papermaking Workshop School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Basic skills in hand papermaking in two- and three-dimensional form. Student works independently but attends group demonstrations and discussions on scheduled day of class.
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PRT 552 - Hand Paper Print/Book Workshop School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continued investigation in hand papermaking, simple bookbinding, and letterpress printing.
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PRT 650 - Printmaking Research Problems School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Designed by student and faculty to involve student in personal research program in printmaking technology (lithography, intaglio, papermaking, silk screen, and related areas). Permission of instructor
Repeatable
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PRT 750 - Printmaking Research Problems School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Continuation of PRT 650.
Repeatable
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PRT 996 - Final Presentation School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in an oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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PRT 997 - Master’s Thesis School of Art
0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Painting
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PTG 503 - Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors School of Art
1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 503
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
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PTG 504 - Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors School of Art
1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 504
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
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PTG 555 - Drawing Research School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 555
Drawing as an expression and creative art form.
PREREQ: PTG 455 OR 456
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PTG 582 - Painting Research School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced research.
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PTG 585 - Painting Materials Techniques School of Art
1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Advanced study in use of studio materials and techniques used by painters; pigments, binders, for oil paint, acrylics, polymer resins, casein, pastels, water color, egg tempera, fresco. Independent research problems are assigned.
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PTG 650 - Drawing, Graduate School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 650
Drawing as self-contained expression through contemporary and historical investigation of materials and techniques.
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PTG 660 - Painting, Graduate School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Studio work and in-depth examination of professional practice through individual and group critiques with faculty and visiting artists. Includes scholarly investigations through readings in contemporary and historical criticism. Permission of instructor
Repeatable
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PTG 661 - Color and Pictorial Design Research Problems School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Color focused pictorial design projects or paintings directed by student/faculty interaction and guidance. Emphasis on personal research in chromatic space and form, either two- or three-dimensional, utilizing pigments or colored light. Permission of instructor
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