UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
100-199 | 200-299 | 300-399 | 400-499 | FA
 

ART 110 Basic Drawing (3)
An introduction to the discipline of drawing as a process of perception and expression. Projects emphasize heightened observation, pictorial problem solving and visual communication through variety of drawing media and techniques. Appreciation for art history and aesthetics will be systematically incorporated into this course.

ART 113 History of Art I (3)
Introduces Western art through analysis of major works of architecture, sculpture and painting considered in their historical and cultural contexts, from prehistoric times to the medieval period. Includes introduction to non-Western art.

ART 114 History of Art II (3)
As the sequel to Art 113, introduces Western art through analysis of major works in architecture, sculpture and painting, considered in their historical and cultural contexts from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.

ART 116 Drawing I (3)
Continued investigation of basic drawing processes, with greater emphasis on conceptual and expressive application of drawing skills and on diversity of drawing media.

ART 117 19TH Century Art (3)
A survey of art from mid-nineteenth century to the decade of WW I. Analysis of historical, philosophical and multicultural factors that helped shape the foundation of modern art.

ART 118 Two-Dimensional Design and Color (3)
Introduction of color and design problems in which students learn to manipulate pictorial space through the use of line, shape, value, texture and color. Emphasis is on formal problem-solving and compositional dynamics.

ART 119 History of American Art (3)
Surveys American art from the Colonial period into the twentieth century. Integrates the social, historical and multicultural factors which have impacted the visual arts in the United States.

ART 120 World Monuments and Methods of Art History (3)
A one-semester course designed to highlight selected monuments from the history of Western and non-Western art; to survey basic methods and discourses of art history and the varying kinds of interpretations these generate; and to introduce the student to elementary art history research skills.

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ART 135 Housing and Environmental Design (3)
Examines standards for home and community planning, assessing human needs within architectural elements and the relationship of the exterior environment to interior living spaces. Studies the history of American residential architecture, multi-family planning and barrier-free environments for disabled and elderly. New zoning laws emphasized.

ART 136 Interior Architecture/Design I (3)
Fundamentals for the novice in interior design include planning procedures and organizing space for living. Survey of architecture and decorative materials, methods of measurement and installation procedures used by designers and practical influences affecting color choices. Students required to sketch design concepts and solutions and study practical influences.

ART 137 Interior Design Rendering Media (3)
Involves application of color through use of watercolor, markers, pencils and ink, as well as applications of graphic media techniques to produce a visually effective client presentation.

ART 210 Introduction to Typography (3)
A formal introduction. There is an emphasis on history and fundamentals. Typographic forms will be studied as both visual and verbal means of communication. Students must register for ART 210L.

ART 212 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
Demonstrates the basics for expressive use of form and space in the visual environment. Models of design solutions and the effects of light and shadows, and the use of color and texture are applied to each problem. Projects involve exploration of effective use of form with emphasis on concept and idea. Appreciation of art history and aesthetics will be systematically incorporated into this course. Students must also register for ART 212L.

ART 215A Figure Drawing I (3)
An intensive observational study of the human form through the discipline of drawing. Projects focus on analytical, expressive and compositional techniques in a variety of drawing media.

ART 215B Figure Drawing II (3)
An intensive observational study of the human form through the discipline of drawing. Projects focus on analytical, expressive and compositional techniques in a variety of drawing media.

ART 218 Art in the Modern Era (3)
A survey of twentieth century art to the beginnings of postmodernism. Examination of those aspects - social, political, psychological, cultural - that helped shape art in Europe and America between 1905 and the 1960s. (Interdisciplinary)

ART 219 Figure Modeling (3)
Figure study in clay emphasizing the role of human form in sculpture and its relationship to other areas of art.

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ART 220A Three-Dimensional Design II (3)
Continuation of three-dimensional design processes with exploration of advanced problems related to form and space. Emphasis on concept and function.

ART 221A Visual Concepts (3)
Aesthetics applied. Course designed to show students the systems for developing and designing exciting visual imagery through a series of imaginative and amusing projects. Problems involve concept development, image design and the use of visual reference material - all calculated to enhance students' aesthetic understanding.

ART 223 Basic Ceramics (3)
Basic level study with clay. Hand-building and throwing on the potter's wheel. Basic glaze application and firing procedure.

ART 226 Basic Printmaking (3)
Investigates the particular possibilities and properties of the printed relief image; deals with basic technical procedures for creating fine art prints involving various forms: woodcut, wood engraving, collograph, linocut, and various types of mixed media and embossment.

ART 233 Painting I (3)
Applies all the basics of drawing, design and color theory; introducing oil painting techniques with an emphasis on direct observation of still life, landscape, and the figure. Appreciation for art history and aesthetics is systematically incorporated into this course.

ART 234 Materials for Interior Applications (3)
Explores the variety of finishes for interiors. Materials, lighting, components, systems and the variety of codes that governs their applications, methods of measuring, ordering and specifying are covered.

ART 236 Textile and Flat Surface Design (3)
An introductory course in designing images for printed textiles and surface patterns developed through pattern, color and repeat. Both fine art and commercial application of surface pattern design such as tile design and carpet design will be examined.

ART 241 Computer Graphics I (3)
An introduction in fundamentals of computer graphic principles and the basic setup of a Macintosh system. Emphasis is placed on learning the tools that the software provides for the professional artist. Applications include QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and others.

ART 261 Sculpture I (3)
Examination of the sculpture idea. Introduction to materials and processes important to developing sensitivity to form. Foundation followed by exploration of sculpture media.

ART 262 Sculpture II (3)
Intermediate level study with continued development of materials and techniques expanding awareness of sculpture concepts.

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ART 301 Art Education in the Elementary School (3)
Surveys the history and development of art education on the preschool, primary and upper- grade levels. Considers all aspects of the art curriculum as it contributes to the child's developmental and artistic growth. Hands-on experiences with a variety of media. Special attention given to handicapping conditions and learning disabilities through individual educational programs (IEP) to encourage the child's art expression.

ART 302A Fibers and Related Media (3)
Involves experimentation in two-and three-dimensional, closed and open structures of fibers and related material and development of solutions to design problems.

ART 302B Fibers and Related Media (3)
Involves the use of cloth, based on principles and elements of design, in the creation of wall hangings and collage-like statements.

ART 304 Off-Loom Weaving (3)
Introduces weaving based on the use of simple looms suitable for teaching in secondary and elementary school situations. Explores frame loom, card weaving, rigid harness and backstrap weaving.

ART 307A Weaving I (3)
An introductory course which involves learning the skills related to off-loom weaving processes as well as four-harness loom weaving. The course will include an overview of weaving terminology and history.

ART 307B Weaving II (3)
An introductory course which involves learning the skills related to off-loom weaving processes as well as four-harness loom weaving. The course will include an overview of weaving terminology and history. Delivered tutorially.

ART 310A Instrument DrawingI (3)
Involves scale drawings of floor plans and wall elevations and presents techniques of rendering. Studies lettering symbols used in interior and exterior design, as well as traffic patterns and spacing for well-designed areas.

ART 313 Advertising GraphicsI (3)
An introduction to graphic design. This beginning course is designed to educate students about the field of graphic design. There is an emphasis on idea development and the creative process. As a graphic designer, technical skills, production procedures, terminology and the design process become part of every studio course.

ART 315A Basic Photography (3)
Describes various cameras, their accessories and uses, and provides actual work in lighting, exposure, developing and printing.

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ART 315B Intermediate Photography (3)
An exploration of photographic concepts, content and context as they relate to visual communication. Students will be introduced to archival processes, previsualization and tone control, using a variety of formats and camera types.

ART 316 Advanced Black and White Photography (3)
This course is designed to train students in the advanced techniques of producing exhibition quality black and white photographs. Emphasis is placed on the total control of the image (film, chemicals and presentation). All work will be done to archival standards with each student given the opportunity to discover, interpret and overcome the limitation of certain photographic processes.

ART 317A Advertising and Illustrative Photography (3)
Provides photographic work aimed toward equipping the commercial art student with skills in the production of photographs for advertising and magazine illustration. Includes exercises involving both studio and natural lighting and the handling of both small and large products.

ART 317B Advertising and Illustrative Photography (3)
Provides photographic work aimed toward equipping the commercial art student with skills in the production of photographs for advertising and magazine illustration. Includes exercises involving both studio and natural lighting and the handling of both small and large products.

ART 318A Negative and Reversal Processes (3)
Presents processes, methods and techniques of negative and reversal color. Seeks to give the student a knowledge of color photography, color processes and application of creative aspects of the medium.

ART 318B Negative and Reversal Processes (3)
Presents processes, methods and techniques of negative and reversal color. Seeks to give the student a knowledge of color photography, color processes and application of creative aspects of the medium.

ART 319 Photoraphy as a means of Self-Expression (3)
Explores photography as a means of artistic expression and its relationship to other media. Seeks to encourage students to follow their own feeling and intuition in exploring photography as a personal medium. Course delivered tutorially.

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ART 320 Photojournalism (3)
Includes principles and practices of journalistic photography. Covers the picture story, essay and sequence; sports news and sports photography and combining printing news and feature pictures for the mass media. Features lectures and laboratory experiences.

ART 323 Ceramics I (3)
A continuation of technique-building covering more sophisticated processes in both hand building and wheel throwing.

ART 325 Jewelry-Metal
3.0 credits
Introduction to metal as a media applied to jewelry, holloware and flatware. Concentration on techniques that will provide background necessary for effective execution of design, concept and idea for the jeweler-metalsmith.

ART 327 Intaglio Printmaking (3)
Investigates the process and techniques involved in the production of intaglio prints, including aquatint, mezzotint, line engraving, line etching, lift ground, mixed media and others.

ART 328 Ceramics II (3)
Intermediate level study expanding awareness of clay and ceramic processes as a means of creative expression.

ART 329A Ceramics III (3)
Examination of successful design for ceramics. Exploration of ceramic form and surface as related to sculpture.

ART 329B Ceramics IV (3)
Examination of successful design for ceramics. Exploration of ceramic form and surface as related to sculpture.

ART 332 Interior Architecture/Design II (3)
Advanced studio course in problem solving for a creative development of a residential interior. The planning process from client contact and programming, through the final stages of design formulation, revision and presentation. Architectural issues for interior designers.

ART 334 Interior Architecture/Design III (3)
Overview of contract field, emphasizes the designer's role in commercial planning. Study of client requirements, work environments, job relationships, psychological effects of color and lighting in public spaces. Projects include a variety of design solutions to commercial space.

ART 339 European Study Tour (3)
An intensive studio course at one of various European sites. Visits will be made to important museums and historical landmarks. Specific focus of course will vary from year to year according to instructors and location. Most Study Tours will be open to beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

ART 340 Art-World Study Tour (3)
An intensive, interactive investigation of the contemporary art world, including prevailing ideas and attitudes, prominent and emerging artists, institutions and seat of influence. This course take the form of a traveling seminar and includes numerous trips to New York City galleries, museums and studios, in addition to on-campus research.

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ART 345 Painting II (3)
This course focuses on the fundamentals and dynamics of pictorial construction, including observational skills, composition, color theory, and basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on water-based media. Appreciation for art history and aesthetics is systematically incorporated into this course.

ART 361 Sculpture III (3)
Individual involvement with concepts of sculpture. Analysis of spatial relationships, color and presentation. Course delivered tutorially.

ART 411B Art Curriculum Methods and Materials (3)
Presents a comprehensive and practical study of art K-12 behavioral objectives, terminology, model lessons, motivational techniques and approaches using discipline-based studio art, art history, aesthetics and criticism as a means to a good art curriculum. Studies the history of art educators and movements in the field as well as the types, purposes and functions of professional organizations on national, state and regional levels. Studies art classroom management as it pertains to the health and safety of the students. Research of materials in curriculum lab to familiarize students, through unit preparations, with the various courses of study, textbooks and periodicals, instructional tools and supplements available to them.

ART 414A Advertising Graphics II (3)
Graphic design principles are explored, with an emphasis on concept and development. Students will investigate problems through research and are encouraged to take risks on realistic projects related to the graphic design field.

ART 414B Advertising Graphics II (3)
Conceptualization and development of corporate and retail identity programs including identity marks, business forms, posters, ads, brochures, signage, annual reports. Students will encounter specific choices which relate to typography, grid systems, vocabulary, and principles relating to layout and composition. They will be challenged to develop both the information and graphic design solution to realistic problems, while beginning to produce portfolio quality presentations.

ART 415 Advanced Advertising Graphics (6)
A review of graphic design principles through a series of portfolio projects, and the synthesis of research, knowledge and technical skills. Students are expected to work independently. Projects will be presented with specific parameters and deadlines to challenge conceptualization and professional presentation.

ART 420A Jewelry-Metal II (6)
Advanced development of design principles applied to jewelry and metalwork; promoting of sensitivity to concept; investigation of principles necessary to function of jewelry as related to the human form. Advanced technical experience. Course delivered tutorially.

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420B Jewelry-Metal III (3)
Advanced development of design principles applied to jewelry and metalwork; promoting of sensitivity to concept; investigation of principles necessary to function of jewelry as related to the human form. Advanced technical experience. Course delivered tutorially.

ART 422A General Illustration I (3)
Problem solving in various types of illustration, individualized to suit the student's creative interpretation and personal style. Provides opportunity to research and execute magazine, newspaper, advertising, pharmaceutical, botanical and technical illustration.

ART 422B General Illustration II (3)
Problem solving in various types of illustration, individualized to suit the student's creative interpretation and personal style. Provides opportunity to research and execute magazine, newspaper, advertising, pharmaceutical, botanical and technical illustration.

ART 424 Intermediate Illustration:Book (3)
Aesthetic consideration of "marrying" literature and illustration. Technical aspects and appropriate techniques for each genre of storywriting are explored. Illustration exercises are based on simple phrases and lead to the design and illustration of a 16-page original book, the dummy and a finished spread.

ART 425 Serigraphy (3)
Investigates screen-process printing as relating to both commercial and fine art forms. Includes the basic stencil techniques of paper, glue, cut film, tusche and photo film.

ART 426 Lithography (3)
Introduction to basic techniques of lithographic printmaking used with both stone and metal applications. Includes an historical survey of commercial and fine arts development and new trends with small offset duplicators.

ART 427B Advanced Problems in Visual Communication (6)
Course providing students an opportunity to work independently in the development and execution of concepts related to advanced contemporary problems in general illustration. Tutorial format.

ART 427D Advanced Problems in Visual Communication (6)
Course providing students an opportunity to work independently in the development and execution of concepts related to advanced contemporary problems in graphic design. Tutorial format.

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ART 427E Advanced Problems in Visual Communication (6)
Course providing students an opportunity to work independently in the development and execution of concepts related to advanced contemporary problems in photography. Tutorial format.

ART 427F Advanced Problems in Visual Communication (3)
Course providing students an opportunity to work independently in the development and execution of concepts related to advanced contemporary problems in interior design. Tutorial format.

ART 428A Advanced Printmaking (3)
Allows continued study in a specific printmaking medium involving either relief, intaglio, lithographic or screen printing. The student is expected to develop a high degree of skill and imagery through concentrated effort and objectives. Course delivered tutorially.

ART 428B Advanced Printmaking (6)
Allows continued study in a specific printmaking medium involving either relief, intaglio, lithographic or screen printing. The student is expected to develop a high degree of skill and imagery through concentrated effort and objectives. Course delivered tutorially.

ART 429 Advanced Drawing (3)
Advanced problems in drawing with emphasis on idea development.

ART 430 History of Graphic Design (3)
Surveys the development of methods of graphic communication as it evolved in Western culture from the Renaissance to the present. Required for B.F.A in Design: Graphic Design.

ART 431 History of American Illustration (3)
Presents an historical survey of the development of American illustration dealing with magazine, children's book, comic and cartoon, animation, fashion and poster illustration. Includes visits by guest speakers, field trips. Required for B.F.A. in Design: Illustration.

ART 432 History of Photography (3)
Traces the development of photography from the first photograph (1826) and the contributions of such men as Neipre, Daguerre, Talbot and Wedgewood to the rise and acceptance of photography as an independent art medium. Required for B.F.A. in Design: Photography.

ART 433 Medieval Art (3)
A survey of the art and architecture of Western Europe and Byzantium from the fourth to the fourteenth centuries. Focuses primarily on ecclesiastical art, examining its historical, liturgical and aesthetic traditions to gain an understanding of the medieval age and its legacy.

ART 435 Contemporary Art History (3)
A review of major movements since World War II and an emphasis on post modernism from the sixties to the present.

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ART 437 History of Furniture Design (3)
Study of the history of furniture and research into movements influencing contemporary design trends. Features visits to related industries to enhance students' understanding of the many aspects of the interior design field. Required for B.F.A. in Interior Architecture/Design.

ART 434 History of Postmodern Women: Literature and Art (3)
Surveys the history of art and literature produced by women since the feminist movement of the 1970s. Explores themes representative of historical, cultural and political developments of the last 25 years.

ART 438 Interior Design Presentation (3)
Practical applications of materials needed for design presentation to clients, including advanced rendering techniques for both residential and commercial buildings. Detail drawings, building systems and building codes, architectural graphic standards emphasized.

ART 439 Professional Practices of Interior Design (3)
Preparation for the designer within a business setting. Studies design service contracts, methods of record-keeping, sources of interior products and related services, and the merchandising of home furnishings, differences in procedures for residential and contract. Studies job opportunities, licensing and communication skills necessary for design presentation.

ART 441B Computer Graphics II (3)
An intermediate level course. Students will concentrate on specific software used for page-layout, illustration and image manipulation. The applications reflect professional studio environments. Emphasis is placed on both design and production. Concentration on output will allow students to begin utilizing the computer as a means for creating images for a variety of projects.

ART 441C Computer Graphics/Photoshop (3)
Course concentrating in advanced uses of Photoshop as an imaging tool. Designed primarily for photography and illustration majors and fine artists with an interest in digital media.

ART 441D AutoCAD I (3)
Concentration: AUTOCAD. Restricted to Interior Architecture/Design majors.

ART 441E AutoCAD II (3)
Concentration: AUTOCAD. Restricted to Interior Architecture/Design majors.

ART 441F Computer Graphics (3)
An intermediate level course concentrating on specific software used by illustrators for design and production.

ART 441G Alternative/Digital Imaging (3)
A course for photographers and others interested in refining their skills with Photoshop and exploring alternative wet darkroom processes. Digital negatives allow for creative expression that was formerly very difficult to attain. This course investigates a means of marrying the newest and the oldest of photographic technologies. Prio Photoshop and wet darkroom experience required.

ART 443A Painting III (7)
Concentrated study of figure, landscape and still life composition, introducing an exploration of various stylistic concepts involving self-expression and pictorial illusionism.

ART 444A Advanced Painting (6)
Emphasizes a more independent selection of concepts relative to image, composition and technique as a means to self-expression, with students aiding in the development of their own project objectives.

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ART 444B Advanced Painting (6)
Emphasizes a more independent selection of concepts relative to image, composition and technique as a means to self-expression, with students aiding in the development of their own project objectives.

ART 444D Advanced Painting (6)
Encourages further development toward an individualistic portfolio of paintings, discusses its presentation, and requires a brief written position paper, assessing personal concepts relative to image, composition and technique. Course delivered tutorially.

ART 448 Packing Design (3)
An advanced comprehensive study of graphic and structural design as applied to various product and point of purchase sales. Emphasis on conceptual development from initial target audience/market analysis through 3-D renderings and comprehensives. Particular attention given specific design limitations and requirements. Guest designer(s) and field trip(s).

ART 449 Fieldwork Experience (3)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design majors with emphasis in graphic design, photography and interior design must earn at least four credits of professional fieldwork experience.

ART 449A Fieldwork Experience I - Museum (2)
Fieldwork experience gives the art student firsthand knowledge of job opportunities, equipment and skills necessary to be creative and productive in the professional world.

ART 449B Fieldwork Experience II - Gallery (2)
Fieldwork experience gives the art student firsthand knowledge of job opportunities, equipment and skills necessary to be creative and productive in the professional world.

ART 449C Fieldwork Experience III - Historic Preservation (2)
Fieldwork experience gives the art student firsthand knowledge of job opportunities, equipment and skills necessary to be creative and productive in the professional world.

ART 455 Professional Contribution (0)
Closure experience for art majors. Group exhibit.

ART 456A Advanced Sculpture (6)
Involves an individually planned program with area of emphasis related to the student's needs and interest. Course delivered tutorially.

ART 456B Advanced Sculpture (3)
Involves an individually planned program with area of emphasis related to the student's needs and interest. Course delivered tutorially.

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ART 464A&B Advanced Ceramics (6,6)
Individually planned program based on student’s needs and interests. Course delivered tutorially.

ART 482 Approaches in Art Therapy (3)
An introduction to the historical antecedents, professional founders, and development of diverse approaches to practice in art therapy. Issues related to current professional practice and ethical standards will also be addressed.

ART 481 Introduction to Arts and Healing (3)
This course introduces students to the role of arts expression in emotional, physical and communal healing. Attention is given both to the historic context and to the current applications of the arts in healing. The experiential components of the course will offer students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of how the arts have and continue to play a healing role in everyday life.

ART 483 Art Therapy Applications (3)
Survey of applications of art therapy media and methods in diverse settings, with a variety of populations, consideration of developmental issues, environmental factors, cultural diversity, adaptations for disabilities, and utilization of personal and communal potentialities will be addressed.

ART 484 Art Therapy Internship (3)
Designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate course work with practical applications in supervised settings. The experience will include observation of professionals in social service settings, the utilization of creative expression in working with a special population, and both individual and group supervision.

ART 490A,B Green Piece: Art and Nature in America (3,3)
A) Taken for Studio elective
B) Taken for Art History elective
Discover connections between art and natural history in America from the time of the early explorer naturalists to contemporary earth artists. This jointly-taught studio and art history course combines field work with historical readings and discussions.

ART 499 Independent Study (variable credit)
Involves advanced study in any area of studio art or art history in which the student has special proficiency and has completed prerequisites. Open to senior Art majors with the approval of the chairperson and the academic dean.

FA 100 Music, Art and the Contemporary World (3)
Gives students an understanding of music and art as they shape and are shaped by twentieth-century society. (Interdisciplinary.)

FA 102 Sound and Symbol in the Arts (3)
Provides an interdisciplinary study in which artistic concepts are discussed and experienced, as they are heard and seen in representative works of music and art. (Interdisciplinary.)

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