ART 1103. Design - 3 hours (Fall) Investigation of line, shape, value, texture and color. Emphasis on form, color problems and spatial relationships.

ART 1203. Drawing I - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) An introduction to basic principles of composition, proportion and perspective. Emphasis on objective representation, methods and materials.

ART 1303. Photography I - 3 hours (Fall, odd years, Spring)An in-depth study of the use of camera and dark room equipment. Covers composition, weddings, portraits, matting, developing and enlarging in black and white. Emphasis on creativity. Must have access to a 35 mm camera. Lab fee $15.

ART 1403. Ceramics I - 3 hours (Fall, Even Years) An introduction to the fundamentals of pottery; hand building, throwing and glazing. Lab fee $15.

ART 1503. Sculpture I - 3 hours (Spring, Odd Years) An introduction to the basic techniques of three-dimensional design with plaster, clay, wood, stone and metal. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: ART 1103.

ART 1603. Painting I - 3 hours (Spring) Fundamental techniques with emphasis on oil techniques and representational methods. Studio course. Lab TBA. Prerequisite: Art 1103, 1203.

ART 2203. Drawing II - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Further investigation of media and imagery. Emphasis on creative use of, and experimentation with, drawing media. Prerequisite: ART 1203.

ART 2213. Life Drawing - 3 hours (Spring, odd years) Concentration on accurate and creative representations of the human figure. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: ART 1203.

ART 2303. Photography II - 3 hours (Fall, even years) Further exploration of photography with emphasis on commercial approaches to imagery, content and technique. Black and white. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: ART 1303.

ART 2403. Ceramics II - 3 hours (Fall, even years) Study of ceramic techniques with emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze testing and decoration techniques. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: ART 1403.

ART 2503. Sculpture II - 3 hours (Spring, odd years) Development of techniques in a variety of three-dimensional projects. Emphasis on originality. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: ART 1503.

ART 2603. Painting II - 3 hours (Spring) Further exploration of painting; studio with emphasis on creative approaches to imagery, content and technique. Prerequisite: ART 1603.

ART 2703. Introduction to Graphic Design - 3 hours (Fall) Introduction-level course to be concerned primarily with basic issues and topics in graphic design. The course will introduce vector-based, paint-based, and layout-capable software applications through studio lecture, in-class exercises, and a variety of project assignments. Lab fee $35. Prerequisite: Art 1103.

ART 2713. Graphic Design Production - 3 hours (Spring) Graphic design course to be concerned primarily with pre-press issues and topics, graphic design production and finishing methods, publication matters, and basic time-based media development. Lab fee $35. Prerequisite: Art 2703.

ART 2803. Art History I - 3 hours (Fall, odd years) Illustrated study of architecture, painting, sculpture and applied arts from prehistoric times to the Italian Renaissance.

ART 2813. Art History II - 3 hours (Spring, even years) Illustrated study of architecture, painting, sculpture and applied arts from 14th through 20th century.

ART 3103. Printmaking - 3 hours (Fall, odd years) Learn the tools, materials and processes of relief, intaglio and history of early printmaking. Lab fee $25. Prerequisite: ART 1103.

ART 3203. Advanced Drawing Studio I - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Advanced problems in drawing. Emphasis on creativity. Prerequisite: ART 2203.

ART 3213. Advanced Drawing Studio II - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Continuation of Art 3203.

ART 3403. Advanced Ceramics Studio I - 3 hours (On demand) Study of ceramics from Neolithic Period to the present day with emphasis on perfecting ceramic techniques, glaze, calculation and creativity. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: ART 2403.

ART 3413. Advanced Ceramics Studio II - 3 hours (On demand) Continuation of ART 3403. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: ART 3403.

ART 3503. Advanced Sculpture Studio I - 3 hours (On demand) Advanced problems in three-dimensional media. Emphasis on creativity. Lab fee $15. Prerequisite: ART 2503.

ART 3513. Advanced Sculpture Studio II - 3 hours (On demand) Continuation of ART 3503. Lab fee $15.

ART 3603. Advanced Painting Studio I - 3 hours (On demand) Advanced studies in studio problems. Time and topic arranged by student and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 2603.

ART 3613. Advanced Painting Studio II - 3 hours (On demand) Continuation of ART 3603.

ART 3703. Graphic Design Concepts - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Intermediate-level graphic design course to be concerned primarily with related inter-media projects ranging from traditional print designs, to simple packaging, and basic visual presentation development. Lab fee $35. Prerequisite: ART 2713.

ART 3713. Graphic Design Portfolio I - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Advanced team-oriented graphic design course to be concerned primarily with professional issues and topics in visual communication design. Work development for the course will necessarily build upon both conceptual and pragmatic understandings developed in Graphic Design Studio Production and Graphic Design Concepts. All projects assigned will involve design studio-business issues and topics. Continuation of ART 3703. Lab fee $35.

ART 3723. Digital Imaging Concepts - 3 hours (Fall, even years) Concentrated study of image-based visual communication concepts and studio techniques. Lab fee $35. Prerequisite: ART 2703.

ART 3813. Fibers - 3 hours (Spring, odd years) An introduction to the knowledge of various fibers and their use. Course fee $25. Prerequisite: ART 1103.

ART 4203. Advanced Drawing Studio III - 3 hours (On demand) Continuation of ART 3203.

ART 4213. Advanced Drawing Studio IV - 3 hours (On demand) Continuation of ART 4203.

ART 4303. Photography Senior Project - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Advanced-level imaging course developed to display advanced student achievement. Work developed for the course will build upon previous coursework in digital imaging. The course will consist of two major parts: Each student will propose and develop an approved, in-depth professional quality visual communication concept. In addition, each student will develop and provide a profession-oriented portfolio for exit review. Lab fee $35. Required for completion of Digital Imaging concentration in Commercial Art.

ART 4313. Photography Portfolio - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Advanced-level digital imaging course to be concerned primarily with professional issues and topics in visual communication design. Work developed for the course will necessarily build upon both conceptual and practical understandings developed in previous coursework. All projects assigned will involve studio-business issues and topics. Emphasis on individual portfolio development. Lab fee $35. Required for completion of Digital Imaging concentration in Commercial Art.

ART 4403. Advanced Ceramics Studio III - 3 hours (On demand) Continuation of ART 3413. Lab fee $15.

ART 4503. Advanced Sculpture Studio III - 3 hours (On demand) Continuation of ART 3513. Lab fee $15.

ART 4603. Advanced Painting Studio III - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Continuation of ART 3613.

ART 4613. Advanced Painting Studio IV - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Continuation of ART 4603.

ART 4703. Graphic Design Senior Project - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Advanced-level graphic design studio course developed to display advanced student achievement. Work developed for the course will build upon both conceptual and pragmatic understandings developed in Graphic Design Studio Production, Graphic Design Concepts, and Graphic Design Portfolio. The course will consist of two major parts: Each student will propose and develop an approved, in-depth professional quality visual communication concept. In addition, each student will develop and provide a profession-oriented portfolio for exit review. Lab fee $35. Required for completion of Graphic Design concentration in Commercial Art.

ART 4713. Graphic Design Portfolio II - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Advanced graphic design course to be concerned primarily with professional issues and topics in visual communication design. Work developed for the course will necessarily build upon both conceptual and practical understandings developed in Graphic Design Studio Production, Graphic Design Concepts, and Graphic Design Portfolio I. All projects assigned will involve design studio-business issues and topics. Continuation of ART 3713. Emphasis on individual portfolio development. Lab fee $35.

ART 4951-4. Intensive Studies in Art - 1-4 hours Selected problems for the advanced student in one topic.

ART 4963. Practicum in Commercial Art - 3 hours (On demand) Research and observation of the job market in a specific commercial art project. Prerequisite: 30 hours completed.

ART 4983. Internship in Commercial Art - 3 hours (On demand) On the job training in a professional setting. Prerequisite: ART 4963 and 96 hours completed.

ART 499(1-3). Independent Studies - 1-3 hours (Fall, Spring) Advanced studies or creative art projects with specific topics approved by department chair.

Methods in Art Education (K-12) (Fall) See EDU 4512