School of Art and Design
FIL 720 - Filmmaking:Graduate Project 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced graduate filmmaking, required of all M.F.A. candidates. Meets weekly. Individual and group filmmaking projects.
PREREQ: FIL 620
FIL 725 - Film Theory: Topics 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
FIL 726 - Film Theory: Topics 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
FIL 996 - Final Presentation 3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
FIL 997 - Masters Thesis 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
FSH 570 - Fashn Illustratn Res Prob 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Individual development in specialized areas of fashion illustration.
PREREQ: FSH 471
ILL 561 - Illustration Concept 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.
ILL 562 - Illustration Concept 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.
ILL 565 - Electronic Illustration 3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: ILL 365
Exploration of contemporary aspects of computer applications to visual problem solving in electronic, film, and print communications as they apply to the field of illustration.
ILL 660 - Illustration Research Problems 1-18 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Research into application of illustration.
ILL 760 - Illustration Communication 1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Historical and contemporary aspects of illustration as they relate to the communication process.
PREREQ: ILL 660
ILL 996 - Final Presentation 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.
ILL 997 - Master’s Thesis 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
IND 571 - Industrial Design: Product Practicum 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Developing company-oriented products for domestic, commercial, and industrial markets; associated packaging and displays. Balance between corporate and user needs: materials, production limitations, distribution, and marketing patterns.
PREREQ: IND 471 AND 477 AND 479
COREQ: IND 573 AND (IND 577 OR IND 578 )
IND 572 - Industrial Design: Advanced Problems 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Identification and solution of product problems based on industry-wide developments and societal needs. Appropriate and comprehensive solutions sought, developed, and communicated using professional-level techniques.
PREREQ: IND 571 AND IND 573 AND (IND 577 OR IND 578 )
COREQ: IND 574
IND 573 - Industrial Design: Thesis Research 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Comprehensive design document showing both critical and creative thinking. Both written and visual information are stressed in the final product.
PREREQ: IND 471 AND 477 AND 479
COREQ: IND 571 AND (IND 577 OR IND 578 )
IND 574 - Industrial Design: Thesis 6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Research, analysis, and solution of a major design problem selected by the student to further his or her professional career.
PREREQ: IND 571 AND IND 573 AND (IND 577 OR IND 578 )
COREQ: IND 572
IND 577 - Industrial Design: Philosophy and Ethics 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Historical perspective. Contemporary position and responsibilities of the industrial designer in a technological/electronic society. Interplay with associated disciplines.
IND 578 - Industrial Design: Professional Practices 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Business organizations, design management and planning. Relations with clients, office organization and management; proposals and contracts, estimating, and elementary accounting. Protection of designs, patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
IND 671 - Design Information Research 1-12 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Acquisition of available information and academic resources as the basis for a design project or thesis.
IND 672 - Basic Data Research 1-12 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Systematic investigations using conceptual and/or physical models.
IND 673 - Human Factors For Designers 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: IND 375
Human factors, ergonomics, and anthropometric considerations in the human-product-environment relationship.
IND 676 - Digital Surface Modeling 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: IND 376
The use of three-dimensional surface modeling as visual communication. Design exploration and production tools as used to communicate intent to clients, modelers, engineers, and manufacturers.
IND 679 - Industrial Design Interface 3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: IND 479
Development of time-based interactions promoting expanding paradigms, better understanding, greater productivity, and ease of use through the use of adaptive interfaces. Additional work required of graduate students.
IND 996 - Final Presentation 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in oral examination for M.I.D. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
IND 997 - Master’s Thesis 0-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of departmental thesis advisor.
ISD 553 - Interior Design: Philosophy and Research 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Position of the interior designer in a technological society and relation of design to the humanities, social sciences, and natural/physical sciences. Interaction with disciplines.
ISD 580 - International Course 1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
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
ISD 648 - Design Analysis 1-12 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Examination and organization of material from the research phase with schematic interior design studies of the problem to set parameters.
PREREQ: ISD 647
ISD 651 - Environmental Design Focus Studio 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Focus on a specific category of environmental design: residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional, retail, and health care for the purpose of development of expertise in focus area.
PREREQ: ISD 352
ISD 654 - Advanced Detailing and Construction 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: DES 562
Advance detailing and construction techniques, documentation, shop drawings, computer-aided construction methods for fabrication.
PREREQ: ISD 653/ISD 453
ISD 747 - Design Synthesis 1-12 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Development of two- or three-dimensional interior design solutions to the thesis problem with accompanying original research and testing documentation.
PREREQ: ISD 648
JAM 600 - Selected Topics 1-3 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
JAM 620 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Research Problems 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
JAM 671 - History of Jewelry and Metalsmithing 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.
JAM 674 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Contemporary Issues 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.
JAM 720 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Graduate 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
JAM 996 - Final Presentation 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.
JAM 997 - Master’s Thesis 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
MUS 500 - Selected Topics 1-3 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
MUS 503 - Introduction to Museum Studies 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The museum’s historical development and its role in modern society. Curatorial methodologies, research techniques, professional ethics, and effective writing. Permission of instructor
MUS 504 - Administrative Challenge and Change in Museums 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Organizational change and current practice will be explored through visits to New York City museums and galleries. Presentations will be given by museum professionals.
MUS 506 - Introduction to Curatorship 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Problems and responsibilities of the curator. Care, interpretation, and presentation of objects. Exhibition programming, history of collecting, curatorial ethics. Permission of instructor
MUS 600 - Selected Topics 1-3 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
MUS 603 - Practicum I 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Theory and practical application of procedures concerning the temporary exhibit. Registration, preparation and handling of works of art, environmental considerations, exhibition design and installation, packing and shipping art. Permission of instructor
MUS 604 - Practicum II 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of MUS 603 . Students assume greater responsibility in all aspects of exhibition preparation and installation.
PREREQ: MUS 603
MUS 607 - Collections Management 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 407
Administration and operation of a museum collection, including registration, cataloging, storage techniques, conservation, insurance, shipping, handling. Computer registration, photographic documentation systems, and other information retrieval systems. Laboratory experience in SU Art Collections. Additional work required of graduate students.
MUS 670 - Experience Credit 1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
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
MUS 703 - Advanced Curatorship 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Application of principles developed in MUS 506 to specific problems in exhibition planning and organization, publication preparation, and interpretation of individual works of art in their historical context.
PREREQ: MUS 506
MUS 704 - Museum/Gallery Internship 0 credit(s)
Eight weeks or more of full-time work in an approved museum or gallery under close supervision of senior staff. Permission of department chair
MUS 705 - Print Curatorship 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: MUS 405
The origins and development of printmaking media are highlighted. Emphasizing the study of original prints by Durer, Rembrandt, Whistler, Picasso, and Rauschenberg in the University Art Collection. Additional work required of graduate students.
MUS 708 - Public Learning in Museums 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 408
Examine the educational role of museums in society. Study contemporary educational theory, audience development, and accessibility issues within the museum context. Additional work required of graduate students.
MUS 709 - Museum Management 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 409
Principles of effective leadership; mission, vision, and values; board, staff, executive relationships; civic engagement; assembling workforce; fiscal procedures; budget development. Short and long term goals planning. Direct experience with local museum professionals. Additional work required of graduate students.
MUS 712 - Museum Development 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 412
Understanding philanthropy and the fundamentals of successful fundraising, articulating a case for support, building endowment, capital campaigns, special events, planned giving, corporate and foundational support, practicing stewardship, the development profession. Additional work required of graduate students.
MUS 750 - Advanced Problems in Museum Studies 1-6 credit(s)
Individual projects of substantial complexity addressing specific problems in the field. Permission of instructor
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
MUS 896 - Graduate Research Project 3 credit(s)
Final presentation of research project accompanied by written statement and oral examination. Taken in final semester upon advisor’s approval. Permission of chair
PRT 551 - Hand Papermaking Workshop 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.
PRT 552 - Hand Paper Print/Book Workshop 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continued investigation in hand papermaking, simple bookbinding, and letterpress printing.
PRT 650 - Printmaking Research Problems 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
PRT 750 - Printmaking Research Problems 1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Continuation of PRT 650 .
Repeatable
PRT 996 - Final Presentation 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.
PRT 997 - Master’s Thesis 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
PTG 503 - Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 503
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
PTG 504 - Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 504
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
PTG 555 - Drawing Research 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 555
Drawing as an expression and creative art form.
PREREQ: PTG 455 OR 456
PTG 582 - Painting Research 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced research.
PTG 585 - Painting Materials Techniques 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.
PTG 650 - Drawing, Graduate 1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: DRW 650
Drawing as self-contained expression through contemporary and historical investigation of materials and techniques.
PTG 660 - Painting, Graduate 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
PTG 661 - Color and Pictorial Design Research Problems 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
PTG 666 - Materials and Techniques Research Problems 3 credit(s) Irregularly
A program of individual technical research that delves into the diverse methods and materials of both the past and present, used in the production of two dimensional art forms. Permission of instructor
PTG 760 - Painting, Graduate 1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Continuation of PTG 660 .
PTG 996 - Final Presentation 3 credit(s) Every semester
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in an oral examination for M.F.A. or M.I.D. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
PTG 997 - Masters Thesis 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
SCU 507 - Sculpture Survey 1-9 credit(s) Every semester
Modeling from life, casting, composition problems.
PREREQ: SCU 207 AND 208
SCU 508 - Sculpture Survey 1-10 credit(s) Every semester
Modeling from life, casting, composition problems.
PREREQ: SCU 207 AND 208
SCU 591 - Wood and Mixed-Media Research 1-9 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: SCU 391
Sculptural uses of wood. Lathe work, lamination, and carving. Combination of wood and other sculptural materials. Individual research in conjunction with course expectations for students taking SCU 591 .
SCU 592 - Plastics Techniques Research 1-9 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: SCU 392
Plastics and their potential sculptural uses. Vacuum-formed plastic sheet, casting resins, and fiberglass lay-up. Individual research in conjunction with course expectations for students taking SCU 592 .
SCU 596 - Sculpture Research 1-11 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced research.
PREREQ: SCU 295 AND 296
SCU 660 - Sculpture, Research Problems 1-12 credit(s) Every semester
Professional problems in sculpture; advanced study in technique and theory. Development of a consistent body of work. Permission of instructor
SCU 760 - Sculpture, Research Problems 1-13 credit(s) Every semester
Continuation of SCU 660 .
Repeatable
SCU 996 - Final Presentation 3 credit(s) Every semester
Final presentation accompanied by a written statement, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. or M.I.D. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
SCU 997 - Master’s Thesis 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
SPD 527 - Advanced Textile Printing 3 credit(s)
Individual research of advanced dyeing and printing methods.
PREREQ: TXT 314
SPD 643 - Design Analysis&Synthesis I 1-12 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Individual projects undertaken with instructor’s consultation and guidance, directed toward professional decorative and repeat pattern design as related to the wall covering, textile, and allied industries. For first-year graduate surface pattern design majors.
SPD 743 - Design Analysis and Synthesis II 1-12 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Research problems in surface pattern design for graduate majors. Individual projects undertaken with instructor’s consultation and guidance. Research directed toward professional decorative and repeat pattern design as related to the wall covering, textile, and allied industries. For first-year graduate surface pattern design majors.
SPD 996 - Final Presentation 3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
SPD 997 - Masters Thesis 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
TRM 601 - Practicing in Public 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: ART 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
TRM 610 - Literacy, Community and Media 3 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: TRM 310
This course brings University students into local public schools to offer instruction in media such as photography and video, along with writing exercises to develop projects that explore issues of identity, community and family.
VID 510 - Video Art History 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Video art history from the 1960s including the fluxus and art and technology movements, early performance, image processing, installation, and socio-political explorations.
VID 610 - Video Research 3-9 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Production of videotapes in the context of independent art related to concerns by individual. Crew experience required. Directed readings, group critiques with weekly meetings.
VID 613 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: VID 313
A workshop in audio and video post-production techniques. Specific exercises that structure learning in audio/video relationships. Advanced audio/video techniques are explored. Additional work is required of graduate students. VID 613 is required of Art Video M.F.A. students.
VID 710 - Video Research 3-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Production of videotapes in the context of independent art related to concerns. Crew experience required. Directed readings, group critiques with weekly meetings.
Repeatable
VID 996 - Final Presentation 3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
VID 997 - Masters Thesis 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
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