ART
(ART)
College of Liberal Studies
School of Arts and Communication
Department Chair: John Ready
107 Center for the Arts, 608.785.8829
e-mail:
ready.john@uwlax.edu
Professors: Choy,
Elgin, Enz Finken, Terpstra, K.;
Associate Professors:
Ready, Williams-Terpstra, J.;
Assistant Professor:
Sloan
Art Major
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 48 credits – core curriculum: ART 160, 162, 164,
166, 251, 252, 262; one elective from ART 331, 332, 341; three
courses from ART 204, 205, 207, 214, 216, 218, 220, 221, 272;
four courses from ART 304, 305, 308, 314, 316, 318, 320, 321,
362, 405, 408, 413, 414, 416, 418, 419, 421, 425, 462. ART 399
required to be taken in the junior year. ART 499 required to be
taken in the senior year.
Art Minor: Two Dimensional Emphasis
(All colleges) — 24 credits – 12 credits in
the 2D art minor core: ART 160, 162, 164, 252; 12 credits in a
2D emphasis area: drawing emphasis: ART 262, 362, 462; choose
additional three credits from ART 425 or a second ART 462;
graphic design emphasis: ART 207, 308, 408, 425; painting
emphasis: ART 205, 304, 305, 405; printmaking emphasis: ART 218,
318, 418, 419.
Art Minor: Three Dimensional Emphasis
(All colleges) — 24 credits – nine credits in
the 3D art minor core: ART 160, 166, 252; six credits in
200-level 3D studios: ART 214, 216, 220, 221; nine credits in a
3D emphasis area: ceramic emphasis: ART 316, 416; choose
additional three credits from ART 425 or a second ART 416;
jewelry and metalsmithing emphasis: ART 321, 421; choose
additional three credits from ART 425 or a second ART 421;
sculpture emphasis: ART 314, 414; choose additional three
credits from ART 425 or a second ART 414.
Art Education Major
(Teacher Certification Program) — 64 credits – including the core curriculum: ART 160, 162, 164, 166, 205, 251, 252, 262, 399, 499 and one elective from ART 301, 331, 332, 341; studio core I: 200 level courses – six credits in the 2D area: ART 207, 218, 272; and six credits in the 3D area: ART 214, 216, 221; methods core: ART 302, 401, and 403 ART 302 and 401 should be taken concurrently before ART 403; and 15 credits in studio core II (studio courses at the 300/400 level). Click here for additional teacher certification requirements.
Credit by Examination
The Department of Art offers the opportunity
to receive "credit by examination" based on an optional
portfolio review. The review is intended for students in the
early stages of the program who have developed a portfolio that
may demonstrate sufficient quality and understanding of the
content and skills in the Foundations of studio art. This
process would enable students, based on a successful portfolio
review, to receive credit for a Foundations-level course.
Portfolios are reviewed by faculty in the
department, based on the quality of the work submitted and other
criteria stated in the application. The department offers this
opportunity for its Foundations studio courses (ART 162, 164,
and 166). Please note: credit by exam is not available for
ART 160 or 172. To apply, please follow the instructions posted
on the Art
Department website (under "Portfolio
Review" in green box):
http://www.uwlax.edu/art/index.html
Photography Minor
(All colleges) — 24 credits – ART 160, 172,
272, 372, and electives in art chosen from ART 252, 373, 375,
376, 377, 378, 379, 473, and 475.
The art department incorporates a
significant amount of writing throughout the required courses
instead of identifying particular courses as writing emphasis
courses. Students who complete the major will fulfill the
university writing emphasis requirement through this
writing-in-the-major program.
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General Education course.
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ART 102
Cr. 2
Art Appreciation
Discovering the visual world. An introduction
to the visual arts of applied arts, architecture, craft arts,
film/video arts, painting/drawing, printing/ graphic arts, and
sculpture. The student will learn to use analysis and evaluation
to explore the meaning of art. Offered annually.
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ART 160
Cr. 3
General Art Foundations
An introductory course in visual art, with
emphasis on understanding the methods of art making in a variety
of studio disciplines. Topics include: recognition of visual
elements and principles of design, methods of applying these
elements and principles throughout a variety of art forms,
thematic development, relationship of the visual arts to other
fields of human endeavor, and an introduction to writing about
visual art. Course content includes representative paradigms of
world art, western art, multicultural and contemporary art.
Critical thinking is explored through responses to the visual
arts through active involvement with various creative processes
and media. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 162
Cr. 3
Drawing Foundations
Drawing foundations introduces the student to
a studio-based approach to the visual arts. Students in this
course will learn to use and explore the descriptive and
expressive characteristics of various drawing media (both dry
and liquid media). Students will also use close observation and
analysis of visual experience. The course is primarily a study
of perceptual observation, the materials and methods of drawing
being the vehicle for investigation and interpretation. Lect. 1,
Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 160 (may be taken concurrently).
Offered Fall.
ART 164
Cr. 3
Design Foundations
The elements of two-dimensional design are
introduced through a variety of media and studio practice.
Emphasis on concept development and creative philosophies.
Problem-solving strategies are explored through studio work and
critiques. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 160 (may be
taken concurrently). Offered Fall.
ART 166
Cr. 3
Three Dimensional Foundations
This course provides the student’s
introductory experience to a studio-based approach to the visual
art in the three-dimensional realm. Students apply design
elements and principles to projects and experiences as they
occur in the physical world. Concentration will focus on
expanding visual vocabulary, investigations into basic creative
processes and design concerns as they apply to the
three-dimensional form. The course will explore conceptual
problem solving, elementary construction techniques and an
investigation into the inherent qualities of materials. Lect. 1,
Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 160 (may be taken concurrently).
Offered Fall.
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ART 172
Cr. 3
Photography Survey
This course is a thematic examination of
photography as an art form. Through lectures, films, hands on
assignments and in class discussions, students will learn
important conceptual and visual trends employed in art
photography. Topics covered will include: 19th and 20th century
influences, multi-cultural interpretation of genres, new
approaches to representation of self and the influence of
digital technology on photography. Students will also learn
about individual and collective cultural models utilized to form
the complex visual language of photographs. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ART 204
Cr. 3
Watercolor Painting
A studio course concentrating on watercolor
painting with an emphasis on technique and color theory.
Traditional and contemporary modes of expression are studied in
the context of the working studio. Stylistic and thematic
developments are explored. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART
162. Offered Fall, Spring
ART 205
Cr. 3
Introduction to Painting
This course is a thorough introduction to the
techniques and materials of painting. Focus is on approaches to
creative expression, the research of historical and contemporary
painting, and peer critical dialogue. Explores a broad range of
painting media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and
encaustic. Various stylistic approaches are introduced,
including realism, abstraction, and postmodern painting. Lect.
1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 162. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 207
Cr. 3
Introduction to Graphic Design
This course provides an introduction to and a
survey of computer graphic design. Students develop an
understanding of the basic design principles, typography, design
problems and solutions, and composition. Graphic design software
will be explored. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 162.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 213
Cr. 3
Ceramics for Non-Art Majors
This course will focus on learning new skills
and/or refining skills in ceramics by exploring the history of
ceramic form, researching contemporary ceramists, and practicing
hand-built, wheel- thrown, and surface techniques. Lect. 1,
Studio 4. Prerequisite: not open to Art majors. Repeatable for
credit — maximum six with instructor permission. Offered
Fall, Spring.
ART 214
Cr. 3
Introduction to Sculpture
An introductory studio course which explores
basic processes associated with sculptural form. The course
begins with an introduction to direct, additive processes where
students will work with basic materials such as clay, concrete,
wood, and foam. The second half of the semester concentrates on
modeling, mold-making, and casting metal. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisite: ART 166. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 216
Cr. 3
Introduction to Ceramics
A studio course which explores process and
materials. The course begins with hand building techniques. The
end of the semester focuses on throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Throughout the course the student will experiment in clay,
glazes, and surface decoration. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisite:
ART 166. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 218
Cr. 3
Introduction to Printmaking: Intaglio
In this introductory course, the student will
be exposed to the issues and possibilities of the printed image
by exploring the techniques of black and white intaglio. The
intaglio printmaking process will be examined through extensive
studio and historical research. Areas of study include the
development of intaglio from 1657 to the present, the
application of drawing and content issues to the techniques of
drypoint, line etching, aquatint, and softground. Lect.1, Studio
4. Prerequisite: ART 162. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 219
Cr. 3
Forging/Raising for Non-Art Majors
This course will focus on the basic principles
of metal forging and raising ferrous and nonferrous metals with
emphasis on design. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: Not open to
art majors. Offered occasionally.
ART 220
Cr. 3
Introduction to Metalsmithing, Forging and
Raising
This studio course will focus on the design
and development of traditional and experimental holloware and
metalsmithing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the
student's ability to think and resolve design problems through
creative use of the techniques taught during the course in the
production of assignments. Art 220 builds on the technical
foundation of raising and fabrication while challenging students
to embrace traditional and nontraditional techniques. Lect. 1,
Studio 4. Prerequisites: completion of ART 160; ART 166 (may be
taken concurrently). Offered Spring.
ART 221
Cr. 3
Introduction to Metalsmithing
This studio course will focus on the design
and development of introductory nonferrous metal fabrication and
construction techniques utilized in the creation of jewelry and
metal objects. Emphasis will be placed on the student's ability
to think and resolve design problems through creative use of the
techniques taught during the course in the production of
assignments. The course covers cutting, soldering, finishing,
surface enrichment, cold connections, forming, forging and
raising. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisites: completion of ART
160; ART 166 (may be taken concurrently). Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 222
Cr. 3
Metalsmithing for Non-Art Majors
This course will focus on the basic use of
nonferrous metals in jewelry/metalsmithing, with emphasis on
design and development of introductory nonferrous metal
fabrication and construction. Lect.1, Studio 4. Not open to Art
majors or minors. Offered Fall.
ART 223
Cr. 3
Introduction to Blacksmithing
This studio course will focus on the design
and development of traditional and experimental blacksmithing
techniques. Students will become familiar with the basic methods
of working with hot iron, the history of blacksmithing, and the
safe and proper use of tools and equipment involved with the
process. Studio 5. Prerequisites: completion of ART 160; ART 166
(can be taken concurrently). Repeatable for credit —
maximum six. Offered occasionally.
ART 250
Cr. 3
Studio Art for Non-Art Majors
A studio art experience for non-art majors; an
introduction to a variety of art media such as drawing,
painting, printmaking and sculpture. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Not open to art majors.
Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered occasionally.
ART 251
Cr. 3
Art History I: Ancient and Medieval Art
A survey of the visual arts from the
Paleolithic era to 1400 A.D. The course will consider in depth
art of the ancient civilizations that are part of the Western
heritage, including Egypt, Greece, Rome and art of the Middle
Ages from Europe and the Byzantine Empire. Non-Western art to be
studied will include Islamic, Asian, African, and pre-Columbian
art of the Americas. Offered Fall.
ART 252
Cr. 3
Art History II: Renaissance to Contemporary
Art
A study of the visual arts from 1400 A.D. to
the present. The course will focus on art of the Renaissance and
subsequent styles such as Baroque and Rococo, as well as on the
art of the modern/post-modern eras. Besides studying art
produced in Europe and the United States, the course will
consider post-1400 art from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Offered Spring.
ART 262
Cr. 3
Drawing II
A studio course emphasizing growth through
observation, exploration and interpretation of visual
forms-including the figure. Drawing as language is investigated
and interpreted by exploring various styles and techniques from
traditional and contemporary works. Building upon Drawing
Foundations students will experiment with a range of materials
and thematic possibilities. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisites:
ART 160 and 162. Offered Fall.
ART 272
Cr. 3
Photography and Imaging I
This course will serve as an introduction to
black and white photography and will introduce 35mm camera
functions, exposure techniques, and processing. In addition to
learning the technical mechanics of the medium, students will be
given hands on projects to further their understanding of
photography in aesthetic and conceptual terms. The course will
consist of lectures, demonstrations, class critiques, and
explorations of the work of a wide range of photographers. Lect.
2, Studio 1. Offered Fall, Spring.
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ART 301
Cr. 3
World Art
This course will be an in-depth examination of
art forms in various historical, social, and religious contexts
of Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and the
Americas. Students will explore issues, approaches and
controversies in cross - cultural civilizations through art as a
primary source of understanding. They will experience how,
through art, the values and ideas of many cultures have evolved
and new patterns of globalization have shaped the modern world.
Prerequisite: junior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
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ART 302
Cr. 3
Visual Language in the Global Classroom
This course provides a discovery of the
connections between visual art and a variety of disciplines
through a study of cultural values, and education as a social
institution. Students will use analysis and evaluation to
explore art as an inherent social and cultural behavior and its
development from early childhood through adolescence. Creative
processes, discussion and critiques, informed by
interdisciplinary, contemporary and global issues, present an
opportunity for students to consider their major in a broader
context. Lect. 1, Studio 3. Prerequisite: completion of at least
45 credits. Recommended for students in Teacher Education.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 304
Cr. 3
Color Theory
An intensive study of color through studio
practice in water-based media. As part of the painting course
sequence, this course isolates the element of color in practice
while examining its relationship to other elements in analysis.
The student will build upon material covered in ART 205 to
develop a more sophisticated understanding of color and other
attributes of painting. Course content includes physiological
and cultural perceptions of color, and processes of color
mixture, opacity, and transparency. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisites: ART 164, 166 and 205. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 305
Cr. 3
Intermediate Painting
The intermediate level of painting expands
upon the concepts introduced in ART 205, with an emphasis on
creative development within the discipline. Students develop
their own visual language, creative expression, and conceptual
understanding through active participation in collaborative
painting, individual studio work, and critiques. Lect. 1, Studio
4. Prerequisites: ART 252 and 304. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 308
Cr. 3
Intermediate Computer Graphic Design
An intermediate exploration of
conceptualization and problem solving for graphic design.
Students will explore effective and visually pleasing
communication design through various projects, using raster and
vector-based graphic design softwares. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisites: ART 162, 166, 207. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 314
Cr. 3
Intermediate Sculpture
Students are asked to develop a personal
vision through foundry processes and techniques which align
themselves with that vision. The student will be directed to
explore advanced applications for the development of complex
form and imagery. Students also are given the opportunity to
refine their skills in observation and modeling form. Lect. 1,
Studio 4. Prerequisites: ART 162, 164, 214. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ART 316
Cr. 3
Intermediate Ceramics
Studio course specializing in the skill
associated with the pottery wheel. Emphasis upon individual
research in the mixing of clay bodies and simple experiments in
glaze research. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisites: ART 162, 164,
216. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 318
Cr. 3
Intermediate Printmaking: Lithography
In this intermediate course, the student will
build upon the material covered in ART 209 while exploring the
issues and possibilities of the printed image through a
studio/historical exploration of lithography. Areas of research
include the historical development of lithography and the
application of its techniques of crayon, pencil, transfer and
computer augmentation to stone lithography. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisites: ART 164, 166, 218. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 320
Cr. 3
Intermediate Metalsmithing, Forging and
Raising
This studio course will focus on the design
and development of traditional and experimental holloware and
metalsmithing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the
student's ability to think and resolve design problems through
creative use of the intermediate/advanced techniques taught
during the course in the production of assignments. This course
will cover synclastic and anticlastic raising, nonferrous metals
forming and forging, as well as an introduction to ferrous metal
forging. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 220. Offered
Spring.
ART 321
Cr. 3
Intermediate Metalsmithing
This studio course will focus on the design
and development of nonferrous casting techniques utilized in the
creation of jewelry and metal objects. It will introduce
students to hand and machine practices relative to the
solidification processes of metal work. Areas of focus will
include lost wax casting preformed though vacuum and centrifuge
methods, as well as alternative methods such as cuttlebone
casting techniques. A variety of mold making techniques for
production casting will also be investigated. Emphasis will be
placed on the student's ability to think and resolve design
problems through creative use of the techniques taught during
the course in the production of assignments. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisite: ART 221. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 331
Cr. 3
Art of the United States
A study of the visual arts of the United
States from the colonial era to the present. Course will
consider such significant issues as the participation of U.S.
artists in international art movements and the relationship
between socio-political developments and the visual arts.
Prerequisite: ART 251 and 252. Offered Fall alternate years.
ART 332
Cr. 3
Contemporary Art
An intensive study of visual art produced
throughout the world since 1970. The course will consider recent
developments in traditional media art such as painting,
sculpture, photography, printmaking, and the functional arts,
and the changing status and nature of such media in the
contemporary art world. The course will also examine the
development of new media such as installation art, performance
art, video and digital art. Prerequisite: junior standing.
Offered annually.
ART 341
Cr. 3
Selected Topics in Art History
An intensive review of significant movements
and styles in the history of art. The particular subject of the
course will be chosen each year by the art faculty. This course
is intended to provide an exposure to key topics in greater
depth than allowed in the art history survey courses.
Prerequisites: ART 251, 252. Repeatable for credit — maximum
six. Offered Spring.
ART 362
Cr. 3
Drawing III
A studio course emphasizing growth in
observation and interpretation of complex visual forms. Students
will gain greater understanding in drawing as language through
exploration of various styles and techniques in both traditional
and contemporary drawings. Utilizing the expertise and
experience gained in both Drawing Foundation and Drawing II,
students will experiment through thematic exploration to develop
a visual vocabulary in drawing, with life drawing as a major
component. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 262. Offered
Spring.
ART 372
Cr. 3
Photography and Imaging II
This course will explore the technical and
conceptual fundamentals of digital photography. Students will
become conversant in the techniques of digital capture,
archiving, optimizing files and digital printing. The skill sets
will include Adobe Photoshop and color management. The course
will consist of lectures, demonstrations, class critiques, and
explorations of the work of a wide range of digital
photographers and related artists. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisite: ART 272. Offered Spring.
ART 373
Cr. 3
Documentary Strategies in Photography
This course introduces students to making
documentary photographs. It entails an examination of the
photographic document as it functions as evidence of real
events, a catalyst to social reform, and an exploration of the
cultural representation of reality. Lectures and class
discussion will focus on the objectivity of the social document,
and new documentary approaches. Students will create a final
self-directed project. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 372.
Offered occasionally.
ART 375
Cr. 3
Special Projects in Photography
Workshops, directed and individual readings,
or projects involving significant content or activities not
available through regular course offerings in photography. Lect.
1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 372 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered occasionally.
ART 376
Cr. 3
Portraiture in Photography
Studio and environmental approaches to
portraiture are studied and executed. Explores uses of studio
and natural lighting; posing of singles, couples and small
groups; designing strong compositions in studio settings; study
of historic and contemporary portraitists. Lect. 3, Studio 2.
Prerequisite: ART 372. Offered occasionally.
ART 377
Cr. 3
Color Photography
A studio course in which students focus on the
conceptual and aesthetic possibilities of color photography.
Topics covered will include theory, history, contemporary
directions in color photography and advanced digital printing.
Students will produce a portfolio of color prints. Lect. 1,
Studio. 4. Prerequisite: ART 372. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 378
Cr. 3
Advanced Digital Photography and Imaging
This class will utilize Photoshop to explore
the conceptual and practical principles of photography in the
digital era. Studio projects will explore creative possibilities
of manipulated photographs, the impact of digital technology on
contemporary photographic practice, as well as the aesthetic and
ethical issues surrounding digitally fabricated images. In class
discussions, readings and lectures will address critical issues
in contemporary landscape and spatial perceptions, including
environmental usage, digital reinterpretations of our
surroundings, and the human form. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisite: ART 372. Offered every 4th semester.
ART 379
Cr. 1
Applied Photography
Practical experience in applying photographic
skills by participating as staff members for university
publications. Repeatable for credit — maximum two. Offered
occasionally.
ART 399
Cr. 2
Seminar in Professional Practices and
Problems
Reading and discussion pertinent to the
professional artist. Course intended to assist students in the
final stages of their education to make a successful transition
from undergraduate school to graduate program and the
professional world of the artist. Prerequisites: ART 162, 164,
166, 252; junior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 401
Cr. 1
Methods and Practices for the Art Classroom,
Early – Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence
This course is offered to those students who
plan to teach students in the early childhood through early
adolescence art classroom. The students will consider current
practices and theory related to teaching visual art and design
in the elementary school. They will observe in local classrooms
and will analyze effective instructions as they plan delivery
systems for their future classrooms. Using the Wisconsin Model
Academic Standards, they will plan curriculum, including unit
and lesson plans as well as effective assessment of student
learning. Prerequisites: admission to Teacher Education;
declared art education major; must be taken concurrently with
ART 302. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 403
Cr. 3
Methods in Art: Early Adolescence -
Adolescence
This course is designed for future art
teachers in art and design education from early adolescence to
adolescence. The students will consider current practices and
theory related to teaching visual art and design in middle
school and high school learning environments. They will observe
in local classrooms and will analyze effective instruction as
they plan delivery systems for their future classrooms. Using
the Wisconsin Model
Academic Standards, they will plan curriculum
including unit and lesson plans as well as effective assessment
of student learning. Offered Spring.
ART 405
Cr. 3
Advanced Painting
An opportunity for further development of
visual language through the medium of paint in an individualized
studio environment. The course involves a dedication to ongoing
creative work and an increased awareness of contemporary
painting discourses. Students focus on issues of conduct and
expression through individual projects and research. Lect. 1,
Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 305. Repeatable for credit — maximum
six. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 408
Cr. 3
Advanced Computer Graphic Design
An advanced exploration of design
problem-solving. This course approaches the Internet as a design
space for visual communication. The aesthetics of Web design and
animation are explored through type, image, sound, time, and
motion. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisites: ART 252 and 308.
Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 413
Cr. 1-3
Independent Study
Concentrated study in any area: art history,
art metal, ceramics, design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and
sculpture. Open to advanced students who have excellent records
in selected areas. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Repeatable for credit — maximum six for majors, maximum of four
for non-majors or minors. Offered occasionally.
ART 414
Cr. 3
Advanced Sculpture
A studio course providing opportunities for
independent work for the advanced student in the area of
sculpture. Students are challenged to further develop a personal
vision of sculpture through various techniques offered in the
studio. These techniques will be based on advanced foundry work,
fabrication, and woodworking. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisites:
ART 252 and 314. Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered
Fall, Spring.
ART 415
Cr. 3
Art Seminar
Professional problems related to principles of
art, art history, and art education research. Prerequisite: ART
166. Offered occasionally.
ART 416
Cr. 3
Advanced Ceramics
A studio course with emphasis placed on
advanced production techniques including mixed construction
methods in pottery. A student’s knowledge of clay and glaze
composition and kiln design and firing is furthered by an
organized approach to technical research. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisites: ART 252 and 316. Repeatable for credit — maximum
six. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 418
Cr. 3
Advanced Printmaking
In this advanced course, each student will
further their knowledge of intaglio and/or lithography by
researching both multiple plate printing and simultaneous color
printing methods. Concurrently students will apply the
technical, historical, theoretical knowledge gained to his/her
own areas of content. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisites: ART 162;
218 or 318. Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered Fall,
Spring.
ART 419
Cr. 3
Individual Problems in Printmaking
In this intensive studio/historical
exploration, the student will concentrate on the development of
content expressed through the techniques of printmaking. Lect.
1, Studio 4. Prerequisites: ART 418; consent of instructor.
Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 421
Cr. 3
Advanced Metalsmithing
This studio course will focus on advanced
techniques utilized in the creation of jewelry and metal
objects. Areas of focus will include the manipulation of sheet
metal to create dimension or depth through forming and surface
enrichment. Emphasis will be placed on the student's ability to
think and resolve design problems through creative use of the
techniques learned during the course in the production of
assignments. Individual research, design and creative
applications are also emphasized. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisite: ART 321. Repeatable for credit — maximum six.
Offered Fall, Spring.
ART 425
Cr. 1-3
Perspectives in Art
This course allows the students to explore a
specific art media on campus or in the international
environment. The course will stress intensive research/creative
endeavor. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisites: ART 162, 166;
completion of intro-advanced sequence in a studio media. Consent
of instructor. Repeatable for credit — maximum nine. Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.
ART 431
Cr. 2
Lectures in Art History
A series of lectures designed to study and
analyze the artists and their works within society.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Offered occasionally.
ART 450
Cr. 3-15
Internship in Art
An academic or experientially relevant course
in the creative arts, art education, art history and museology.
Prerequisites: junior standing with at least a 2.5 overall GPA;
2.75 GPA in art; at least 22 hours in art including specific
course work where applicable. Repeatable for credit — maximum
15. No more than six credits may be applied toward a major in
the art department. Pass/Fail grading. Offered occasionally.
ART 462
Cr. 3
Advanced Drawing
A studio course emphasizing thematic and
conceptual growth in drawing with self-directed and mentored
projects. Students will explore, examine and develop a concept
in drawing by analyzing and integrating contemporary drawings
practices. Utilizing the expertise and experience gained in
studio media, students will experiment in alternative drawing
media to seek connections among various studio practices
including installation and performance. Lect. 1, Studio 4.
Prerequisite: ART 362. Repeatable for credit — maximum six.
Offered annually.
ART 475
Cr. 1-3
Perspectives in Art: Photography
This course allows the student to further
explore photography on campus or in an international
environment. The course will stress intensive research/creative
endeavor. Studio 1-5. Prerequisite: 15 credits in the
photography area. Consent of instructor. Repeatable for credit —
maximum nine. Offered occasionally.
ART 476
Cr. 3
Experimental Photography and Imaging
This course has been designed to encourage
advanced students to experiment with the techniques to making
images. These include image-capture, traditional darkroom
methods, non-narrative sequencing, non-silver processes, and
surface manipulation of the photograph and of negatives, using
the photograph as a sculptural object, collage and many other
possibilities beyond the conventional representative photograph.
The 'camera' itself will be reexamined by exploring the camera
obscura, pinhole photography, cell phones, the scanner as an
image generator, and video as legitimate tools for creating
photographic images and sequences. Lectures and films will
acquaint students with the history and achievements of
experimental photography. Lect. 1, Studio 4. Prerequisites: ART
172 and 272. Offered occasionally.
ART 499
Cr. 1
Senior Exhibition
This course will expose the student to the
theory and practice of the presentation and exhibition of
artwork. The course will culminate in an exhibition of the
student’s work. Prerequisite: ART 399. Offered Fall, Spring.