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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • ART 103 - Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy.


    (3).

    From the illumination of the Book of Kells to the announcement of a marriage, calligraphy is the artist’s way of illuminating the written word. Use of design and creation of an artistic letter by pen or brush makes this art form a creative and historical endeavor. Introduction to the variety and techniques of calligraphy.
  
  • ART 105 - Introduction to Art Therapy.


    (3).

    Introduction to the field of art therapy. Considers the history and science of the practice, contemporary protocols, and basic techniques as they relate to other fields such as public health and social work.
  
  • ART 116 - Introduction to Black & White Photography.


    (3) F.

    Introduction to material and techniques of traditional B&W photography. Utilization of the 35mm camera format; introduction to mechanical and aesthetic aspects of the photographic process.
  
  • ART 120 - Introduction to the Visual Arts.


    (3) F.

    Examination of the essential characteristics of the visual arts, intended to develop in the student a discriminating appreciation of these arts. Lectures, tapes, slides, reading, and gallery tours.
  
  • ART 122 - Introduction to Printmaking.


    (3).

    Exploration of the diverse methodologies of printmaking as a repeatable tactile art form with images printed as unique, multiples and variations. Introduction to relief, monotype and other basic etching processes. Suitable for majors and non-majors.
  
  • ART 126 - Introduction to Digital Photography.


    (3) F.

    Introduction to technical and creative use of digital cameras and computer-aided imagery. Utilization of sophisticated imaging software as a tool for individual expression. Students should be prepared to provide a digital SLR or mirror-less style camera with a detachable zoom lens and a 12 megapixel or greater capture. Also listed as COM 126 .
  
  • ART 130 - Introduction to the Visual Arts: Methods & Materials.


    (3) F.

    Introduction to 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, digital, time-based and multimedia disciplines. Creative work focusing on key issues in contemporary artistic practice. Exercises, assignments, projects, readings, lectures, discussion, workshops, demonstrations, critique assessments. Open to majors, minors, and non-majors.
  
  • ART 131 - Drawing for Design.


    (Formerly ART/COM 113. (3) F.

    Introduction to visual vocabulary and technical skills while working from observation in a variety of media. Drawing exploration as a means of visual thinking, focusing on creativity and technique for the purpose of communicating ideas. Emphasis on a variety of drawing approaches, including conceptual and object-focused study, perspective, rapid renderings, and other aspects of representation. Suitable for majors or non-majors.
  
  • ART 132 - Introduction to Principles of Perspective.


    (Formerly ART/COM 114. (3).

    Introduction to the principles of one, two, and other types of perspective, including organic, figurative, and architectural recreations and design. Suitable for art majors/minors, and non-majors interested in architecture, urban planning, engineering, and other design disciplines that benefit from representations of perspective.
  
  • ART 141 - Fundamentals of Design in Two-Dimensional Media.


    (Formerly ART/COM 152). (3). F.

    Introduction to underlying concepts for making and analyzing two-dimensional art. Use of design elements and principles with basic color theory to achieve specific goals for visual communication. Suitable for majors or non-majors.
  
  • ART 142 - Fundamentals of Design in Three-Dimensional Media.


    (3) F.

    Visual fundamentals of three-dimensional design. Basic experience in expression of personal ideas in form, using a variety of techniques and methods. Suitable for majors or non-majors.
  
  • ART 160 - Theories and Methods of Design.


    (3) F.

    Introduction to contemporary graphic design. Theory, professional practices, creative workflow, career paths, digital graphics hardware and software usage, copyright, ethics. Also listed as COM 160  and THE 160 .
  
  • ART 199 - Special Topics & Workshops.


    Consent of Communication & Visual Arts chair. (1-3).

    Special topics of interest and concern to studio artists and students in a workshop or seminar format. Focus on topics not usually considered in depth in the other studio courses and/or on special approaches of techniques intended to expand the students’ bases of expression in the visual arts. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits.
  
  • ART 200 - Audio Production.


    (3) T.

    Fundamental theories of audio and audio program production, including basics of digital audio, studio and remote recording; demonstration of the importance of sound in electronic media and how its use affects media productions.  Through application of audio concepts in the radio laboratory and critiques of radio projects and programs, students gain requisite skills to successfully design and execute audio strategies for media. Also listed as COM 201 .
  
  • ART 202 - Video Production.


    (3) T.

    Principles and practices of planning, producing and directing video productions, including the basics of digital video and studio and remote filming.  Focus on how video production and its use influence media productions. Also listed as COM 202 .
  
  • ART 203 - Video Editing.


    (3) T.

    Post-production video editing, including video capture, timeline basics, transitions, trimming, audio basics, creating effects, and texts.  Students learn to use the latest industry-standard editing software as they work on the post production phase of a video/film project. Also listed as COM 203 .
  
  • ART 211 - Introduction to the Comics Studio.


    ART 130  or ART 131  or ART 141  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introduction to the components of sequential art making and the art of the comic. Exploration of visual storytelling theories and techniques using various materials. Students create visual narratives while critically addressing and discussing artistic, instructional and narrative capacities of comics.

     

     

  
  • ART 214 - Color Photography.


    ART 116  or ART 126 /COM 126 . (3).

    Introduction to the history, aesthetics, and technique of color photography; emphasis on critical method and practical exercises.
  
  • ART 218 - Alternative Photo Processes.


    ART 116  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introduction to non-silver and non-traditional imagemaking. Exploration of experimental techniques involving historical processes, Polaroid materials, computer-generated negatives, mixed media combinations.
  
  • ART 222 - Visual Storytelling.


    (3).

    Equips students with contemporary digital-media skills to develop, prepare and deliver personal and professional stories of experience and history. Includes photography, video, audio and tools to develop competence in visual literacy, and familiarize students with techniques for sharing stories and ideas in digital media.
  
  • ART 232 - Introduction to Typography.


    ART 252 /THE 252  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introduction to the history and design of type as a creative medium, including consideration of design of letterforms, words, pages and the relationship between image and text.
  
  • ART 235 - Topics in Printmaking.


    ART 131 , ART 132 , ART 141 ; permission of CVA Department. (3).

    Investigation of printmaking techniques in a single topic area.  Areas may include, but are not limited to, serigraphy, woodcut, linocut, intaglio and the monoprint. May be reelected to a total of 12 credits in each topic area.
  
  • ART 240 - Creativity and Portfolio Development.


    ART 130  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introduction to contemporary artistic production and practice, featuring portfolio preparation techniques, documentation of 2D and 3D artwork, and creation of a personal artist statement. Emphasis on major recent art movements and tendencies and criticism of contemporary art. Introduction of topics that foster creativity; development of critical writing skills and vocabulary.
  
  • ART 251 - Fundamentals of Stage Makeup.


    (3).

    Theory and practice of both two-and-three dimensional character makeup for the theatre. Lecture and laboratory. Also listed as THE 251 .
  
  • ART 252 - Design I: Image and Type.


    At least sophomore standing. (3).

    Introduction to foundational skills and processes relevant to the design discipline. Introduction to 2-D art fundamentals and exploration of visual problem-solving. Also listed as THE 252 .
  
  • ART 263 - Explorations of the Medium of Painting.


    ART 130  or ART 131  or ART 141  or consent instructor. (3).

    Investigation of painting media and various techniques and processes. Students create work in oil, acrylic and at least one other paint medium (watercolor, encaustic, tempera)  to establish a working knowledge of each paint’s properties and begin development of a significant body of work derived from a variety of sources.
  
  • ART 269 - Introduction to Sculpture.


    ART 142  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Investigation of a variety of media and technical processes, including carving, modeling, fabricating and casting. Emphasis on development of personal imagery and awareness of contemporary influences.
  
  • ART 270 - Beginning Figure Modeling in Sculpture and Ceramics.


    ART 142  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introductory course exploring representation of the human figure, both realistically and expressively, in sculpture and ceramics, working from the live model.
  
  • ART 271 - Introduction to Theatre Design.


    (3) F.

    Introduction to basic elements of design and application of these elements to theatrical design. Emphasis on interpreting dramatic text and communicating ideas visually. Also listed as THE 271 .Graded ABCDN.
  
  • ART 281 - Introduction to Ceramics.


    ART 142  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Investigation of techniques, including hand-building and wheel-forming methods and glaze mixing and application. Emphasis on development of personal imagery in ceramics.
  
  • ART 298 - Topics in Art Studio.


    (3).

    Undertaking of special art projects and/or an exploration of a unique medium to develop additional artistic skills and competence.
  
  • ART 300 - Methods and Materials.


    ART 101 (MCC). (3).

    Application of skills and information learned in studio classes to teaching. Development of sequential art curriculum for elementary, middle and secondary teaching, production of instructional resource files, assessment of artwork, current issues in art education. Clinical experiences in elementary, middle and secondary classrooms. Also listed as EDE 342.
  
  • ART 301 - Advanced Comics Studio.


    ART 211  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Continued study of components of sequential art making and the art of the comic. Exploration of visual storytelling theories and techniques using various materials. Students create visual narratives while critically addressing and discussing artistic, instructional and narrative capacities of comics. May be reelected to a total of 9 credits.
  
  • ART 302 - Photographic Lighting Techniques.


    ART 214 , ART 316 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Demonstration and hands-on experience exploring basic and technical use of ambient, tungsten and electronic flash illumination with color and black and white film. Students work with a variety of lighting equipment and accessories to make images with predictable creative results.
  
  • ART 303 - Issues, Methods and Materials in K-12 Art.


    ART 300  or EDE 342  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Student participation in art educational experiences and teaching of seminars in a real classroom setting, based on study of course texts and resources addressing K-12 contemporary issues in art education, the history of art education, issues of “special needs” students, classroom management skills, and instructional practices for elementary, middle and high school level courses.  Offered in Winter semesters. Also listed as SEC 342 .
  
  • ART 304 - Large Format Photography.


    ART 214 , ART 316 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Exploration of large format view camera capabilities, including technical and aesthetic possibilities afforded by this technical camera style. Special attention to large negative print production and scanning.
  
  • ART 306 - Art of Collage.


    One from:  ART 122 , ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 141 . (3).

    Exploration of abstract, representational, semi-abstract and non-objective imagery through the manipulation of a variety of materials, media and collage techniques. Exploration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms to facilitate expression of personal interests.
  
  • ART 307 - Water-Based Painting.


    ART 263 . (3).

    Exploration of work with acrylic paint and other water-based media such as ink wash (except watercolor). Students build conceptual, creative and technical abilities to express creative ideas, while exploring traditional and new uses of the medium.
  
  • ART 309 - Oil Painting


    ART 263 . (3).

    Exploration of work with oil paint. Students build conceptual, creative and technical abilities to express creative ideas, while exploring traditional and new uses of the medium. Includes an introduction to the safety concerns of working in oil, and covers practical preparations including preparing a base, and stretching and framing a canvas.
  
  • ART 316 - Advanced Black and White Photography.


    (Formerly ART 216). ART 116 , ART 141 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Continuation of materials and techniques of ART 116 . Introduction to medium format film development and printing techniques, advanced and experimental techniques of the photographic medium.
  
  • ART 321 - Design II: Image and Motion Design.


    ART 130  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Creation of visual images for communication purposes. Emphasis on conceptual thinking, visual literacy, and processes in design for print and screen.
  
  • ART 323 - Scene Painting.


    A University-level drawing class; THE 271 /ART 271  . (3).

    Scene painting techniques including color theory, heightened perspective, stenciling, dimensioning, landscape and architectural styles. Applied work on realized sets. Also listed as THE 322 .
  
  • ART 324 - Introduction to Illustration.


    ART 252 . (3).

    Creation of conceptual illustrations using a wide variety of imagery including both hand skills and computer software programs.  Exploration of techniques for interpreting and visualizing verbal information focusing on design, composition and color theory.  Focus on the development of a personal visual vocabulary through critical analysis.
  
  • ART 326 - Advanced Digital Photography.


    ART 126 /COM 126  . (3).

    Advanced use of digital photographic technology; emphasis on use of appropriate technology for aesthetic ends. Includes (digital) still photography, high-definition video capture, publishing on the Internet, and performance.
  
  • ART 327 - Photographic Printmaking.


    ART 116  or ART 218  or ART 329  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Exploration of photographic image making using traditional darkroom, digital, and alternative process techniques and materials. Emphasis ion development of a stylistic body of work based on concepts combined with appropriate materials. Offered infrequently.
  
  • ART 328 - Artist Bookmaking.


    Consent of instructor. (3).

    Methods of preparing images and text to be expressed as a bound book. Artists’ books, journals, electronic bookworks.
  
  • ART 329 - Introduction to Digital Imaging.


    ART 252  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Exploration and creative use of pixel-and vector-based imagery to illustrate complex communication problems. Utilization of sophisticated professional imaging software and techniques as a tool for individual expression and communication.
  
  • ART 330 - Typography II.


    ART 232 . (3)

    Examination of the impact of typography on the world of visual communication through symbolic, cultural, aesthetic and personal typography.
  
  • ART 333 - Print Production Techniques.


    At least junior standing, ART 252 /THE 252 . (3).

    Exploration of publication design, focusing on aesthetic and technical issues of page layout and document design in relation to commercial printing. Font usage, image and file formats, efficient planning and production techniques. Also listed as COM 333  . Offered infrequently.
  
  • ART 334 - Business of Visual Communications.


    At least junior standing. (3).

    Introduction to business practices in the graphic design field. Negotiation, pricing, proposals and contracts, ethical standards, professional relationships. Also listed as   .
  
  • ART 335 - Introduction to Web Design.


    (3).

    Introduction to aesthetic and technical concerns of web design, with an emphasis on design and coding, including HTML and CSS. Introduction to web design as a visual-arts medium.
  
  • ART 336 - Creative Learning Experiences.


    (3).

    Creative activities for early childhood, elementary and middle school children through the integration of art, music, play and drama. Techniques of planning, presenting and evaluating creative learning experiences for the classroom. Also listed as DAN 336 , EDE 340 , MUS 336  and THE 336 .
  
  • ART 337 - Printmaking in Relief.


    ART 122  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Investigation of the directly cut surface of woodblock, linoleum and found objects. Printing in black and white as well as color. Exploration of embossing created from the process of the raised and recessed surface.
  
  • ART 338 - Printmaking in Intaglio.


    ART 122  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Focus on the metal plate in etching and relief. The processes investigated include drypoint, line etching, hard and soft ground, rosin aquatint, spit bite, and multiple plate color printing.
  
  • ART 339 - Printmaking in Screenprinting.


    ART 122  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Exploration of traditional and contemporary methods of water-based screen printing, including stencil-making, film preparation, printing methods on various papers and materials, color, registration, and edition printing.
  
  • ART 341 - Workshop Practice of the Monoprint.


    ART 122  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Exploration of monoprint as the unique printed image through a repeatable manipulated matrix selected from a range from wood, metal, linoleum, Plexiglas and transfer. Consideration of the print as singular image, in multiple and variety, book form, and installation.
  
  • ART 342 - Design III: Spatial and Temporal Design.


    ART 252 /THE 252 , ART 321 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Intermediate design processes and techniques exploring time-based and sequential art forms, both as tools and media.
  
  • ART 343 - Printmaking in Collagraph.


    ART 122  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Printmaking plates are created by applying a variety of textures to the base substrate, which is then inked either intaglio or relief. Students explore this process to develop a body of cohesive work from the combinations of overlapping collage surfaces. Emphasis on color as the significant expressive compositional component.
  
  • ART 344 - Printmaking in Lithography.


    ART 122 , ART 131 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Exploration of the fine print image of lithography, created on a smooth surface of either metal or stone. Emphasis on design and technical processes.
  
  • ART 345 - Digital Printmaking.


    ART 122  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Students explore the possibilities of digital mixed media as they create custom surfaces, which are then directly printed or transferred from designed digital files.
  
  • ART 346 - Introduction to Interaction Design.


    ART 335  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introduction to project development related to game design. Exploration and analysis of games and how they relate to the larger field of interaction design.
  
  • ART 347 - Introduction to Design in Motion Graphics.


    ART 252 /THE 252 , ART 335 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introduction to motion graphics for broadcast, web-based and interactive technologies. Practical application of various software and file formats. May be reelected to a total of 12 credits. Also listed as COM 347  .
  
  • ART 348 - Intermediate Explorations in Interaction Design.


    ART 346 . (3).

    Analysis and exploration of prototype creation to solve problems with interaction design methods. Emphasis on design practices to ideate, mockup, prototype and realize projects.
  
  • ART 350 - Explorations of Sculpture through Mixed Media.


    ART 142  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Intermediate course exploring a variety of techniques and media, including collage and assemblage. Focus on ready-made objects as well as newly formed objects and their assembly to create innovative art in a sculptural direction.
  
  • ART 351 - Choreography I: Composition.


    DAN 116 , DAN 120 . (3).

    Exploration of choreographic structure, dramatic and stylistic components involved in the study and creation of movement in the studio and on computer. Also listed as DAN 351 .
  
  • ART 353 - Portraiture In Painting or Drawing.


    ART 130 , ART 131 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Exploration of the genre of portraiture, both past and present. Students develop conceptual and model-based portraits through consideration of technical, stylistic and creative approaches to the subject. Focus on either painting or drawing.
  
  • ART 354 - Narrative in Painting or Drawing.


    ART 130 , ART 131 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Investigations of expression of temporal concepts or actions in drawing and painting, including the role of these media in narrative depictions from the past and the present. Focus on the use of iconography and artistic style in the communication of narrative content.
  
  • ART 355 - Glass Flameworking.


    ART 142 , ART 359 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Hands-on studio experience introducing hot glass work through use of a torch. Various sculpting and glass-working techniques using borosilicate and soft glass; use of colored rods and glass tubes to create small-scale objects such as blown beads, goblets and human-figure sculptures. Includes two-dimensional sketches, project planning, three-dimensional art assignments and projects, readings, visual lectures, discussions, workshops, demonstrations, and critique assessments.
  
  • ART 356 - Illustrative Printmaking.


    ART 122  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Students explore and create a series of printmaking images to convey a visual narrative communicating ideas and themes, while developing their personal styles. Use of processes and multiple colors compatible with the individual artist’s voice.
  
  • ART 359 - Advanced Drawing.


    (Formerly ART 135). ART 131  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Advanced drawing, with a focus on technical artistic problems involved in drawing the human figure and other subjects. Exploration of a variety of media and compositional concerns with emphasis on the finished drawing as an esthetic statement.
  
  • ART 360 - Painting in Watercolor.


    ART 359  or ART 263  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Exploration of painting techniques are explored using the medium of watercolor. Stress on composition, concept, and other formal concerns.
  
  • ART 361 - Drawing and Painting from Life.


    ART 359  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Focus on the human figure as a source of imagery. Traditional drawing materials and water media.
  
  • ART 362 - Drawing and Painting from Life II.


    ART 361  or a course in life drawing. (3).

    Continuation of the methods and concerns developed and considered in ART 361 . Focus on the human figure as a source of imagery. Traditional drawing materials and watercolor. Emphasis on development of individual methods, working in series, expanded knowledge and use of media, and increased understanding of anatomy.
  
  • ART 366 - Mural Painting.


    ART 130  or ART 131  or ART 141  or consent of instructor. (3).

    History and techniques of mural painting. Students paint 1-2 murals after a design is selected by clients from those presented by class members. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits.
  
  • ART 367 - Intermediate Figure Modeling in Sculpture and Ceramics.


    ART 270 . (3).

    Intermediate studio course focusing on realistic portrayal of the human figure in a variety of three-dimensional media, working from the live model.  Emphasis on creating professional frameworks and/or support for a figure, and techniques related to working with the mass of the medium.
  
  • ART 368 - Installation Art.


    ART 130  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Investigation of trends in installation art, introducing techniques and concepts related to site-specific indoor and outdoor art. Students plan and complete an individual installation project.
  
  • ART 369 - Sculpture: Welding Techniques.


    ART 269 . (3).

    Studio course introducing students to creative, technical and safe approaches to working with metal through welding and other applications, in both historical and conceptual contexts.
  
  • ART 370 - Costume Design for the Theatre.


    THE 271  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Application of theories and techniques of costume design to specific problems of the play. The student produces renderings for costume designs using various media. Lecture and laboratory. Also listed as THE 370 .
  
  • ART 371 - Explorations of Sculpture through Metal, Wood and Glass-working.


    ART 142  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Explorations of the materials of metal, wood and glass in a sculptural direction. Broadening of both technical and material usage in the creation of three-dimensional art.
  
  • ART 372 - Sculpture: Alternative Methods and Materials.


    ART 142  (MCC) or consent of instructor. (3).

    Intermediate course exploring use of alternative materials and processes in a sculptural direction, broadening technical and material usage in the creation of three-dimensional art. Exploration of radical methods of conceiving and creating sculptural objects, including conceptual decisions made by artists when selecting materials.
  
  • ART 373 - Sculpture: Public Art.


    ART 142  (MCC) or consent of instructor. (3).

    Intermediate course exploring design and execution of large-scale sculpture for public art installations, broadening conceptual and technical abilities in the creation of three-dimensional art.  Multi-media approach including investigation, proposal, planning and creation phases.
     

     

  
  • ART 374 - Sculpture: Jewelry.


    ART 269 . (3).

    Studio course exploring the broad variety of ceramic and sculpture media as they relate to design and production of jewelry.  Emphasis on creative style and design and excellence in execution, planning and craftsmanship.
  
  • ART 376 - Design IV: Interaction Design.


    ART 252 , ART 321 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Investigation of design principles and their application to increasingly complex problems. Emphasis on rigorous objective and experimental research methods for interaction-based design across multiple platforms.
  
  • ART 377 - Interaction Design in Mobile and Micro-Computing.


    ART 346 . (3).

    Creation of projects and physical spaces through mobile and micro-computing systems in interaction design.
  
  • ART 378 - Kiln Operation and Glaze Formulation.


    ART 281 , ART 382 , ART 383 , ART 384 . (3).

    Introduction to the chemistry of glaze formulation, for experimentation and testing for various firing ranges, color, and texture possibilities.  Survey of ceramic kilns, including historical and contemporary designs and materials; loading, maintenance and repair; exploration of firing techniques and effects that can be achieved using specific kilns.
  
  • ART 379 - Studio Design for the Community.


    At least sophomore standing, consent of instructor. (3).

    Participation in a working design studio offering design services for UM-Flint and the region. Practical experience working with non-profit organizations and/or on self-initiated community projects, gaining firsthand knowledge of the impact of graphic design on the community. Selection of projects and clients determined in collaboration with University Outreach to maximize a civic engagement experience.
  
  • ART 380 - Scene Design for the Theatre.


    THE 271  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Three dimensional design for the stage. Design and execution of three dimensional scale models, scenic renderings appropriate to the play. Use of various media. Lecture and laboratory. Also listed as THE 380 .
  
  • ART 381 - Ceramics: Survey of Materials and Processes.


    Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Design and creation of artwork that investigates a variety of ceramic techniques. Execution of ceramic projects that are both functional and sculptural. Includes development of slips and glazes for classroom use. Emphasis on individual development in aesthetic response and technique. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits.
  
  • ART 382 - Slipcasting in Ceramics.


    Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Design and creation of artwork that investigates the technique of slip casting liquid clay. Execution of ceramic projects that are both functional and sculptural. Includes the development of slips and glazes for classroom use. Emphasis on individual development in aesthetic response and technique.
  
  • ART 383 - Hand-Building in Ceramics.


    Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Design and creation of ceramic artwork that investigates the techniques of handbuilding, including creation of plaster press molds. Execution of ceramic projects that are both functional and sculptural. Includes the development of slips and glazes for classroom use.  Emphasis on individual development in aesthetic response and technique.
  
  • ART 384 - Introduction to the Wheel and Throwing in Ceramics.


    Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Design and creation of ceramic artwork that investigates techniques of working on potter’s wheel. Execution of ceramic projects that are both functional and sculptural. Includes the development of slips and glazes for classroom use.  Emphasis on individual development in aesthetic response and technique.
  
  • ART 385 - Realism in Drawing or Painting.


    ART 130 , ART 263 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Explorations of the historical and contemporary techniques of working in a realistic mode. Focus on either painting or drawing; may be reelected once in the alternate medium.
  
  • ART 386 - Abstraction in Painting or Drawing.


    ART 130 , ART 263 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introduction to non-representational work in various painting or drawing media. Focus on either painting or drawing.
  
  • ART 387 - Art of the Fiber and Textile.


    At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Introduction to the medium of fiber in a variety of forms, such as weaving, needlework, installation and natural raw materials; aspects of material culture generated by techniques for working in fiber art. Does not address costume design or other fashion-related art forms.
  
  • ART 388 - Dinnerware Design.


    ART 281  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Intermediate ceramics topic focusing on the design and creation of dinnerware, utilizing the processes of porcelain slipcasting and mold-making.
  
  • ART 389 - Glass Casting.


    ART 281  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Intermediate glass topic introducing casting through kiln use. Includes mold-making, glass casting, and coldworking.
  
  • ART 390 - Advanced Art Studio Topics.


    One from ART 132 , ART 141 , ART 142 ART 252 . (3).

    Undertaking of advanced art projects and study and/or exploration of specialized and unique medium/media to develop and expand art skills, knowledge and competence. May be reelected to a total of 9 credits.
  
  • ART 391 - Advanced Projects in Interaction and Motion Design.


    ART 377 . (3).

    Design focused on creation of large-scale projects, working from initial concept to full implementation. Semester-long effort could include individual, group-based, or external projects with or without clients.
  
  • ART 392 - Portfolio Development.


    ART 240 , consent of instructor. (1-3).

    Students undertake individually conceived and faculty-guided projects to develop a body of work in the area of emphasis. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • ART 393 - Explorations of Landscapes.


    ART 263  or ART 359  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Explorations of landscape as a subject in visual art. Includes studio and en plein air (outdoor) work, as well as both realistic and conceptual approaches, with an emphasis on historical development.
 

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