2018-2019 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 17, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Art Intensive in Studio Arts

  
  • ARI 223 - Ceramics Wheel-throwing

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduction to the potter’s wheel as a tool for creating form and surface with clay. Introduction to contemporary and historical artworks that make use of the wheel.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 225 - Ceramics Slip-casting and Mold-making

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduction to 3D forms using mold-making and slip-casting techniques, art and industrial design histories in ceramics that make use of the casting method, glazing and other surface treatments of the slip-cast object.
  
  • ARI 227 - Ceramics and the Digital Image

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    This course will introduce students to experimental and investigative ceramic decal techniques and processes to increase skills and knowledge in the areas of ceramics and print.  Decals will be designed, found, appropriated, and assembled by students.  These will be printed with the 4-color CMYK decal printer and the HP laser printer. 
  
  • ARI 231 - Drawing I Observation

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The focus of this course is to learn to see and allow the experience to develop into drawing.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 243 - Introduction to Jewelry and Metals

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Fundamental techniques and visual design problems as introduction to working with metal, cutting, soldering, forging, finishing, and other surface treatments.
  
  • ARI 244 - Casting

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Basic casting methods used by the studio jeweler and metalsmith. Includes wax modeling and lost wax, cuttlefish bone, and other casting methods.
    PREREQ: ARI 243
  
  • ARI 261 - Painting Studio I

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Figurative and nonfigurative painting in oils or acrylics as the basis for study of color and form. Materials and approaches.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 270 - Experience Credit

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s)
    Repeatable
  
  • ARI 271 - Introduction to Print Media and Graphic Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduces students to the fundamentals and technical principles of a variety of printmaking methodologies. Students will explore traditional methods like lithography, relief, intaglio, and possibility for experimentation with more contemporary digital methods.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 280 - International Course

    School of Art
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • ARI 281 - Sculpture Methods I: Materials, Processes & Forms

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to the basic techniques and concepts of the sculpture making process. The course will investigate the materials and methods that serve as the foundation for creating sculptural form including fabrication, carving, and casting techniques.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 282 - Sculpture Methods II: Contemporary Sculpture

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to contemporary sculpture. In this course students will explore the practical applications and intellectual processes, methods, and concepts that serve as the basis for creating contemporary sculpture.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 290 - 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
  
  • ARI 291 - Concept/System/Action 1

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Make artwork that focuses on concepts, systems, and action at an introductory level. Learn about the history and context of this genre of artwork.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 293 - Introduction to Art & Society

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Relationship between art and society; process and socially based art making methods and issues.
  
  • ARI 294 - Document as Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: AIC 294
    Documentation as contemporary art making strategy; conceptual/contextual process, form, and issues.
  
  • ARI 300 - 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
  
  • ARI 301 - Third Year Studio I

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    First of a two-semester studio-based seminar that builds upon the First- and Second-Year studios. The course content guides students toward deeper self-knowledge and independence to proceed to Fourth Year Capstone.
    PREREQ: ARI 202
  
  • ARI 302 - Third Year Studio II

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Second of a two-semester studio-based seminar that builds upon the First and Second Year studios. The course content guides students toward deeper self-knowledge and independence to proceed to Fourth Year Capstone.
    PREREQ: ARI 301
  
  • ARI 320 - Advanced Ceramics

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Continued investigation of ceramic processes related to creating 3D objects and installations, emphasis on developing sustained and personal level of inquiry, advanced forming and surface processes, firing techniques.
    PREREQ: ARI 221 AND ARI 223 OR ARI 221 AND ARI 225 OR ARI 223 AND ARI 225
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 328 - Clay & Glaze Technology

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 628
    Introduction to ceramic raw materials, material safety, clay and glaze calculation, ceramic studio design, refractories and kiln design, and history of ceramics as it pertains to the advancement of ceramic technology.
    PREREQ: ARI 221  and ARI 223 
  
  • ARI 330 - Advanced Drawing

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Work from observation of volume and space and extend that into drawing invented forms and space. How light creates form, space and atmosphere, how light can create illusionistic worlds and things in that world.
    PREREQ: ARI 131 OR 132
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 331 - Eye Hand Body Mind through Drawing

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Integrate traditional and contemporary approaches, materials, and processes in drawing with mindfulness-based contemplative practices. Structured and open problems will challenge and enrich students¿ ability to perceive, create, and think with whole body-mind awareness.
  
  • ARI 332 - Drawing Off Paper

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Contemporary approaches to drawing. Introduce and encourage students to seek and consider ways of marking time, form, space, and image utilizing traditional and non-traditional materials and non-paper surfaces and spaces.
  
  • ARI 333 - Drawing II:Representation to Conceptualization

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This class builds on skills developed and explored in Drawing I:Observation.  Course problems will work from observation of volume and space and extend that into drawing invented forms and space.
    PREREQ: ARI 231
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 341 - Narrative Jewelry and Metalwork

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Investigates how personal or public stories, fiction or nonfiction, may be transmitted through objects that are constructed of metal.
    PREREQ: ARI 243
  
  • ARI 345 - Stones and Stonesetting

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to gemology as it pertains to jewelry and metalsmithing. Intermediate and advanced level stone settings.
    PREREQ: ARI 243
  
  • ARI 346 - Surface Techniques and Processes

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Surface techniques and processes used to enhance objects made for human use and adornment. This course builds on the fabrication and casting techniques learned in the introductory level courses.
    PREREQ: ARI 243
  
  • ARI 347 - Color on Metal

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Jewelry and metalsmithing techniques and processes used to color the surface of non-ferrous metal objects.
    PREREQ: ARI 243
  
  • ARI 348 - Metal Forming

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Jewelry and object design and making, using metal forming techniques and processes. Objects may include vessel forms, containers and small sculptures.
    PREREQ: ARI 243
  
  • ARI 361 - Painting Studio II

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Continued studio development of ideas objects, self-critical attitude, and approach to painting.
    PREREQ: ARI 261
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 364 - Non-Objective Painting

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: 664
    Investigation through painting of non object-based subject matter. Students will explore abstract-based concepts in painting: developing a visual language through shape, color, form and line.
    PREREQ: ARI 261
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 365 - Objective Painting

    School of Art
    3 credit(s)
    Investigation through painting of object-based subject matter. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 371 - Introduction to Print Media & Graphic Art: Planographic Processes

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Focus in planographic (smooth matrix) printmaking methodologies. Planographic Processes: Lithography, Monoprint and Monotype. Printmaking history and its contemporary uses will be addressed in discussions, research assignments and a series of Visiting Artists.
  
  • ARI 373 - Intermediate Print Media & Graphic Art: Digital Print Media

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Experiment with developing digital printmaking methodologies and their contemporary applications to fine-art modes of hand-printmaking. Course content will be addressed via hands-on research projects, discussions and a series of Visiting Artists.
    PREREQ: ANY ARI OR ARL COURSE
  
  • ARI 374 - Print Media & Graphic Art: Screenprinting

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduction to the fundamentals and advanced techniques of screenprinting. Students will create limited-edition screenprints using hand-drawn and digital methods.
  
  • ARI 381 - Advanced Sculpture

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    In this course, students will examine the theory and studio practice of contemporary sculpture through individual creative works.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 383 - Wood and Mixed-Media Research

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will focus on using wood and mixed media as art-making materials. Students will learn several woodworking techniques as well as the hand and power tools and machinery necessary to perform them.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 384 - Functional Sculpture

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Studio course to design and make highly original objects that interact in some way with human beings. To ensure that these objects have the utmost degree of visual and physical presence.
    PREREQ: ARI 281
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 385 - Installation Seminar

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Explores the theory and practice of Installation based art works. Students will learn the history of this contemporary art medium and explore its potential by creating installation art works.
  
  • ARI 391 - Concept/System/Action 2

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Make artwork that focuses on concepts, systems, and action at an advanced level. Learn more about the history and context of this genre of artwork.
    PREREQ: ARI 291
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 394 - Collaborative Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: AIC 394
    Students will create collaborative and conceptual art projects. The class will also investigate the cultural and theoretical background of collaborative, conceptual and performance art.
  
  • ARI 395 - Research as Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: AIC 395
    Research as contemporary art making strategy; conceptual/contextual process, form, and issues.
  
  • ARI 400 - 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.
  
  • ARI 440 - The Object in Jewelry & Metalwork

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Considerations such as individual identity, placement and display in a specific environment will be the focus of this jewelry and metals studio.
    PREREQ: ARI 348
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 445 - Jewelry Production

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The reproduction of jewelry and objects through systems, moldmaking, and outsourcing. A practice commission experience and discussion of pricing included.
    PREREQ: ARI 243
  
  • ARI 467 - Experimental Advanced Drawing

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Historical awareness. Relation of drawing to major areas of study. Philosophical development in the use of personal imagery and techniques.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 470 - Experience Credit

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s)
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • ARI 471 - Advanced Print Media & Graphic Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Allows students full flexibility in printmaking techniques and content. Students develop their personal imagery based on well-conceived ideas, apply those ideas in the studio to produce technically and conceptually engaging work.
    PREREQ: ARI 372, ARI 373, ARI 374
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 475 - Book Arts

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 675
    This hands-on course explores the artist book as method for creative expression. Understanding the book as a 4-D medium, students learn beginning and intermediate level binding methods including stab binding, drum leaf, pamphlet stitch, multiple signature, hard and soft cover design with the goal of creating limited edition books which contain written and visual content created by the individual.
  
  • ARI 490 - 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
  
  • ARI 493 - Advanced Art & Society

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Relationship between art and society; criticism, theory, and process- and socially-based art making methods and issues. Independent project.
    PREREQ: ARI 293
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 495 - Archive as Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: AIC 495
    Archive as contemporary art making strategy; conceptual/contextual process, form, and issues.
  
  • ARI 497 - Art Practices: Capstone 1

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Part 1 of a two-course sequence that supports and guides students in an independent project or body of work as the culmination of each student’s educational experience, intellectual interests, and artistic pursuits.
    PREREQ: ARI 302
  
  • ARI 498 - Art Practices: Capstone II

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Focuses on refining and implementing professional practices through the completion of senior project, senior exhibition, and thesis. Prepares you with professional and creative skills to be a practicing artist in your discipline/field.
    PREREQ: ARI 497
  
  • ARI 500 - 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 4 time(s), 30 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 563 - Painting: Art for Non-Majors

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    This course encourages students to develop ideas and objectives, to be self-critical, and experiment with approaches to and techniques in painting. Open to all levels. Additional work for graduate students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 564 - Studio Symposium

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ART 561  
    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.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • ARI 590 - 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.

Arts Lab

  
  • ARL 140 - Metalworking Workshop I

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    5-week technical workshops. Students learn basics of working with non-ferrous metal on a small scale. Each process will be demonstrated. Students produce samples demonstrating their ability to execute each process.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 150 - Woodshop Art Lab I

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Technical workshop. Students learn basics of woodworking including associated tools and equipment. Tools will be demonstrated. Students will construct a 2D and 3D projects using skills learned in class. Safe work practices emphasized.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 151 - General Arts Lab

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    One credit workshop during which students will be introduced to experimental and investigative art techniques or processes that increases their skills and knowledge in their first year studies.
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 191 - Introduction to Photoshop for Artists

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Learn introductory techniques in Adobe Photoshop as appropriate for artists. Explore and become comfortable with the Photoshop environment.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 192 - Introduction to Adobe Illustrator for Artists

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Learn introductory techniques in Adobe Illustrator as appropriate for artists. Explore and become comfortable with the Adobe Illustrator environment.
  
  • ARL 193 - Introduction to Adobe InDesign for Artists

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Learn introductory techniques in Adobe inDesign as appropriate for artists.  Explore and become comfortable with the Adobe InDesign environment.
  
  • ARL 200 - 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
  
  • ARL 240 - Metalworking Workshop II

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    5-week technical workshops. Students learn skills used for working non-ferrous metal on a small scale. Each process will be demonstrated. Students produce samples demonstrating their ability to execute each process.
    PREREQ: ARL 140
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 271 - Print Media & Graphic Art: Papermaking Workshop

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Hands-on workshop introduces the basics in techniques of papermaking including: eastern fibers, eastern sheet formation, western fibers, western sheet formation, using the Hollander beater, and the history of papermaking.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 272 - Print Media & Graphic Art: Letterpress

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of letterpress printing. Students learn how to hand set metal and wood type and print on Vandercook press. Students create and print photopolymer plates.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 273 - Print Media & Graphic Art: Monotype/Monoprint

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    This hands-on workshop introduces the student to the basics in techniques of monotype and monoprint; including: reductive and additive monotype methodologies and monoprint printing and editioning.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 274 - Print Media & Graphic Art: Gig Poster Screenprinting

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Experience the design and production of posters that graphically advertise upcoming events such as (music) performances and/or exhibitions. Course content addresses, via hands-on research projects, discussions and a series of Visiting Artists.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 275 - Print Media & Graphic Art

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    This 1 credit course is intended for the student who has taken at least one printmaking course and intends to continue working in that medium. By registering for this course, students receive the proper training to work independently and have access to the print studio during open-studio hours.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 276 - Print Media & Graphic Art: Relief - Steamroller

    School of Art
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Hands-on workshop introduces the student to the basics in techniques of black and white woodcut printmaking. Students will create a pop-up printshop and print large-scale blocks with a steamroller at a public art event.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • ARL 300 - 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
  
  • ARL 400 - 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.

Art

  
  • ART 101 - First Year Colloquium

    School of Art
    1 credit(s)
    A variety of art and design topics including all major areas in School of Art and Design. Lectures and discussions with visiting artists, alumni, and faculty; presentations on current issues in the field.
  
  • ART 105 - Color & Light

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Physical and psychological aspects of light and color. Systems of color classification. Application to the artist’s usage.
  
  • ART 111 - History of Modern Art: 1850-Present

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Art from 1900 to present. Lectures, readings, discussion, and written assignments develop visual literacy, critical and communication skills integral to understanding art within its historical, social, and cultural context.
  
  • ART 112 - Special Topics in History of Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Selected themes and issues that connect art from the earliest times to the present. School of Art and Design student.
    Repeatable
  
  • ART 114 - Special Topics in History of Design

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Selected themes and issues that connect design from the earliest time to the present. School of Art and Design student.
    Repeatable
  
  • ART 202 - Contemporary Issues in Design

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: DES 202 
    Overviews contemporary issues and trends in 21st century design.
  
  • ART 205 - History of Textiles

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Development of textile design and construction. Lecture and research.
  
  • ART 207 - History of Ceramics

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Forms of ceramic design and techniques that appear throughout history. Their relation to contemporary production.
  
  • ART 250 - Filmmaking: Cinematic Modes

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Topics will focus around codes and forms that work at the mainstream and borders of cinematic production.
    Repeatable
  
  • ART 251 - Intro to Art Media

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Basic course in media aesthetics on the role of photographic and electronic media. Provides a context for discussion of contemporary art media.
  
  • ART 253 - Survey of Film History

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Growth of film from its origin. Technical, economic, and social influence on cinema; development of film as an art.
  
  • ART 300 - 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
  
  • ART 310 - Picasso and the Modern Movement: Critical Approaches to Modern Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s)
    Introduction to important periods in Picasso’s life, key modern art movements and theories, and specific objects across a variety of media, and situate these within an appropriate historical and art historical context. This course will also use Picasso as a case study for examining various methodologies employed in analyzing the visual arts.
    PREREQ: ART 111  OR ART 113  OR HOA 106 
  
  • ART 311 - Aesthetics

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Major classical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of art including definitions or art, representation, style, signs and meaning, social theories of art and recent developments in art theory.
  
  • ART 314 - History of the Bauhaus: Studies in Material Culture

    School of Art
    3 credit(s)
    An overview of the Bauhaus, its important personalities, and its contribution to the development of twentieth-century design and architecture.
    PREREQ: ART 111  OR DES 113  OR HOA 106  
  
  • ART 316 - Introduction to Visual Culture

    School of Art
    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: CRS 316 , TRM 316 
    Introduction to critical approaches that illuminate how modes of visual culture function as rhetoric, commerce, art, and ideological expression. Examines how institutional frameworks shape global image circulation.
  
  • ART 406 - Advanced Color & Light

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Lecture/studio. Principles of color and light. Recent color theories and systems applicable to visual arts.
  
  • ART 410 - Topics in the History of Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ART 610
    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
  
  • ART 411 - History of Japanese Design: Studies in Material Culture

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Crosslisted with: HOA 491  
    Survey of design in Japan (pre-historical times to present), and influence of Japanese design on the West. Examines works in different media and situates these within a historical and cultural context.
    PREREQ: ART 113  
  
  • ART 431 - Art Nouveau Design and Architecture: Studies in Material Culture

    School of Art
    4 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: ART 631
    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.
    PREREQ: (ART 111  OR HOA 106 ) AND ART 113 
  
  • ART 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    School of Art
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • 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
  
  • 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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