ART 309      Intaglio
Advanced study of intaglio printing processes. Prerequisite: ART 224.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 310      Digital Video and Motion Design II
This intermediate to advanced level digital video and motion design course is a continuation of Art 204. This course is intended for studio majors; it addresses advanced techniques of video post-production and motion graphic design. Lectures, demonstrations, readings, discussions, and application sessions. Prerequisites: ART 204 or permission of art advisor. Art 206 and Art 235 recommended.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 311      Painting II
Painting in oil or acrylic on the intermediate level with continued emphasis on color. Prerequisites: Art 221.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 312      Figure Drawing I
A study of the structure of the human figure with emphasis on the dynamics of figure movement. Prerequisite: ART 212.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 313      Graphic Design I
Intermediate study of graphic design methodology and techniques, stressing a visual approach to problem solving in design, image making techniques, materials, and production processes standard to the industry. Prerequisites: Art 114, Art 121, and Art 203 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 314      Graphic Design Production
Study of the Mechanical procedures and techniques used for the realization of graphic design production. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 322      Advanced Drawing
Further development of technique and content. Emphasis is on forming and clarifying a personal voice. Prerequisite: ART 212
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 335      Digital Imaging II
This class will strengthen the competence and knowledge of digital imaging techniques. Research, conceptual and verbal abilities within digital image making will be explored. Students will apply new techniques to their personal interests in the studio arts. Prerequisite: Digital Imaging I or permission of instructor.
Credits: hours
back to top

ART 403      Advanced Typography
A continuation of Art 348 Typography, this course looks at more sophisticated typographic practice, typographic design theory, and both traditional methods of typographic design and practice such as letterpress and hand type and computer/digital based typography including motion-and time-based media such as web-sites and multimedia. Prerequisite: ART 218, 348, and 338, which may be taken concurrently, or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 404      Digital Portfolio
Digital portfolio production and marketing course for senior studio art majors. Lectures, demonstrations, readings, discussions, and application sessions. Prerequisites: Art 112, Art 114, Art 121 and Art 131, or permission of art advisor.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 405      Art In Secondary School
An introduction to the special problems, procedures and materials associated with the art curriculum in the public schools. This course meets certification requirements in ""Special Methods of Teaching Field."" Prerequisites: The equivalent of senior standing in art plus permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 406      Advanced Problems In Photography
This course provides students a forum in which the issues and techniques of contemporary photography can be investigated on a rather esoteric level. The format of the course allows for a mutual decision by the instructor and students, dictating which investigations will be pursued during that particular semester. Possible areas of investigation would include, but are not limited to, color photographic theory and practice, non-silver photographic techniques (e.g. Kwikprint, gum bichromate, cyanotype, Van Dyke Brown, etc.), hand coloring techniques, photo-collage, etc.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 411      Painting III
Painting on the intermediate level with a focus on experimentation and developing a personal visual language and expression. Prerequisites: Art 311.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 412      Figure Drawing II
A continuation of Figure Drawing I, Art 312. Drawing on the advanced level with study of the figure in environmental context. Prerequisite: ART 312 or ART 322.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 413      Graphic Design II
Advanced study in graphic design methodology and techniques, involving more intense project problem solving. Projects include visual communication strategies of a more advanced nature including newsletter, brochures, annual report, book, magazine and journalism spreads. Prerequisite: ART 313.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 421      Painting IV
Painting on the advanced level with supervised individual selection of technique and subject matter. Prerequisites: Art 411
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 422      Advanced Drawing II
Continuation of Art 322. Prerequisite: Art 312 or 322.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 423      Design Seminar
Critical issues in design, design theory and design history/personalities (specific individuals and movements critical to contemporary design practice) from selected readings, slide presentations and invited speakers. A research paper/presentation on a topic evolving from the topics discussed will be required. The course will also address resume and portfolio preparation for design majors. Prerequisites: ART 313, ART 413 or instructor's permission
Credits: hours
back to top

ART 430      Graphic Design III
Advanced application of graphic design techniques to complex design problems. The course will stress individualized assignments and portfolio preparation. Prerequisite: ART 338, which may be taken concurrently, or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
back to top

ART 435      Visual Culture: logos, images, symbols, and advertising
In this guided self-study students will examine visual culture through imagery, objects, advertising, logos, and other symbols. The main objective of the course is to further the projects initiated in ART 436P. Students will implement ideas for real-life situations for logos, the web, and print design. Restrictions: Does not count towards Studio Art requirements. Concurrent enrollment in ART 436P is required.
Credits: hours
back to top