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ART 405 Advanced Drawing

Exploring more advanced concepts in drawing techniques, spatial relationships, and personal expression. Prerequisites: ART 217, 305.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 406 Drawing Studio

An upper level course in drawing with emphasis on spatial relationships, experimentation with media, and conceptual processes of drawing as avenues toward personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 106.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 407 Character Performance for Animators

This class will focus on advanced animated character performance. Working in their preferred animated medium, students will develop short performances in response to regular prompts. Prerequisite: ART 377.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 408 Independent Animation Studio

This course offers advanced exploration in 3D graphics, stop motion, drawn animation, or motion graphics. Prerequisite: ART 377.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 409 Advanced Production Studio

This course simulates a professional animation studio where a variety of production artists and animators contribute to a single production spanning multiple semesters. Prerequisite: ART 377.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 414 Ceramics Studio

Students work with various processes associated with ceramics with an emphasis on beginning to develop a personal working direction and a unified body of work. Prerequisite: ART 214.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 416 Advanced Figure Drawing

Continuation of figure drawing experience at the advanced level. Exploration of figure dynamics, and the application of the theories of foreshortening, and creative composition. Prerequisite: ART 316.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 417 Figure Drawing Studio

The study of proportion, anatomy, and definition of form as an avenue to the expressive possibilities of drawing the human figure. Prerequisite: ART 217.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 420 Animation Studio I: Micro-Short Production

This class simulates a small studio-like environment. Students will work in their preferred media to design, implement, and deliver portfolio-ready, micro-short animations. Prerequisite: ART 377.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 422 Animation Studio II: Short Form Production

Students will work in a studio-like environment to design, implement, and deliver competition-ready short productions with an emphasis placed on the quality and professional practices. Prerequisite: ART 420.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 430 Painting IV

Independent inquiry in painting where the mode of expression is consistent. Regular consultation with instructor is required. Prerequisite: ART 330.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 433 Painting Studio

An upper level course in painting with emphasis on color relationships, paint development, experimentation, and conceptual development, while developing personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 233.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 435 Professional Design Practices

Development of print production and portfolio skills in preparation for employment in the communication design field. Prerequisites: Signed BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design. Pre/Co-requisites: ART 335.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 436 Graphic Design Internship

Supervised internship of 180 hours in a graphic design firm or related field designed to complement classroom learning. Prerequisites: ART 235, 349; signed BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design; minimum of 56 credit hours completed and permission of instructor.

Credits
3(Spec)

ART 438 Motion Graphics

Introduction to computer-aided animation theory and application. Prerequisites: ART 235, 349; signed BFA with a concentration in graphic design.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 441 Photography Lighting Studio

An upper level studio course in fine art photography with emphasis on technical refinement, conceptual development and professional presentation. Prerequisite: ART 241.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

ART 446 Visual Arts and Aesthetic Education

Exploration of the developmental methods and growth of aesthetic education in culture as it relates to secondary school curricula. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 449 Advanced Typography

Advanced study in the theory and development of letterform. Prerequisites: ART 349, signed BFA with a concentration in graphic design.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 450 Printmaking IV

A continuation of Printmaking III, with emphasis on conceptual development and advanced printing methods Development of a fine art print portfolio. Prerequisite: ART 350.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 451 Printmaking Studio

An upper-level studio course in fine art printmaking with emphasis on technical refinement, conceptual development and professional presentation. Prerequisite: ART 251.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 458 Web Design II

Advanced web design as it relates to graphic design. Prerequisites: ART 358, signed BFA with a concentration in graphic design.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 460 Contemporary Bronze Casting

ART 460 (beginning and advanced) is an advanced sculpture course focusing on the development of skills and the creation of bronze casting. Prerequisite: ART 260 or 360.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

ART 462 Public Sculpture

An investigation of the contemporary practices, history and concepts of public sculpture, combining research of techniques, processes and materials of installation, performance and environmental art. Prerequisites: ART 260 or 360.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 463 Sculpture Studio

A continuation and expansion of skills developed in Introduction to Sculpture with an emphasis on developing a personal working direction and a unified body of work. Prerequisite: ART 261.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 471 BFA Exhibition

Capstone experience for the B.F.A. art student, including a thesis exhibition, an artist’s statement, talk and final portfolio; and strategies for a successful post-graduate career. Must be taken in the last semester prior to graduation. Prerequisites: Signed BFA in Art and senior standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 472 Graphic Design Capstone Experience

A graphic design capstone experience focusing on the development of a personal design philosophy, a senior project and exhibition, a public presentation of work and a portfolio critique by an external assessor. Must be taken in one of the last two semesters prior to graduation. Prerequisites: ART 435; signed BFA with concentration in graphic design; and senior standing.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 474 Fibers Studio

Intermediate level exploration of fiber concepts and techniques with custom dyed fabrics, weavings, and handmade paper and books. Prerequisite: ART 274.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

ART 475 Papermaking/Book Arts II

An advanced level investigation of techniques and aesthetics for making handmade paper for 2-D and 3-D forms including book binding. Prerequisite: ART 275.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 477 Animation Portfolio and Professional Practices

Students will focus on a portfolio, reel, and professional website. It will also cover job search, freelance skills and engaging the media arts community. Prerequisite: ART 422.

Credits
3(0-6)

ART 480 Roman Art and Architecture

The art of Rome and the Roman world from earliest times to Constantine the Great. Prerequisite: ART 185.

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 481 Western Medieval Art

Art of western Europe from the fall of Rome to 1500. Origins of Romanesque art and dissemination of the French Gothic style throughout Europe. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 482 Italian Renaissance Art

An examination of the art and architecture of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italy in the context of social, political, and religious developments. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 483 Nineteenth Century European Art

Stylistic evolution of nineteenth century European art as viewed against its political and cultural background. Neo-classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, the Pre-Raphaelites, and the Symbolists. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 484 From Impressionism to the Present: New York Galleries

Travel course to New York City to study original works of art.

Credits
2(Spec)

ART 485 Art After 1945

A history and analysis of works of art from 1945 to the present. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 486 Independent Study in Art History

Independent study of a topic in art history selected by student in consultation with instructor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

ART 488 Northern Renaissance Art

An examination of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century art in Northern Europe in the context of social, political and religious developments. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 489 Islamic Art

Art and architecture of the Islamic world from the rise of Islam through the 17th century. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Credits
3(3-0)

ART 492 Art History Professional Development

This course prepares Art History majors for the capstone class and professional opportunities after graduation. Prerequisites: ART 319; senior standing, a signed major in Art History. Pre/co-requisite: One of: ART 580, 581, 582, 586.

Credits
1(1-0)

ART 493 Art History Internship

Supervised work experience applying classroom concepts and skills to the operation and functioning of a museum, gallery, historic site or other art-related organization. Prerequisites: Completion of 26 credit hours; permission of instructor; signed Art History Major or Minor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

ART 494 Gallery Management

Concepts and processes in the production of art exhibitions and gallery management. Students will select a theme, research and select art, develop interpretation and market an art exhibition. Prerequisites: MST 310, 320; ART 285; senior standing.

Credits
3(2-2)

ART 495 Art History Study Abroad

Experiential learning-based course incorporating study in a foreign country. Students learn methods for analyzing and interpreting art of other cultures alongside appropriate tools and techniques. Prerequisites: 26 credit hours; Permission of Study Abroad Director; Permission of Instructor.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

ART 497 Special Studies

Further study when scholarly/studio adequacy beyond ART 397 is achieved.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

ART 498 BA/BS Capstone Experience

Students will assemble a portfolio of their work and participate in a group portfolio review for a final capstone assessment. Course must be taken in one of the last two semesters prior to graduation. Prerequisites: Signed BA/BS in Art; and senior standing.

Credits
1(1-0)

ART 499 BAA Senior Seminar

Capstone course for the B.A.A. student, including development and presentation of senior portfolio, documentation of artwork, and professional strategies for establishing a successful career. Must be taken in one of the last two semesters prior to graduation. Prerequisites: Signed BAA in Art and senior standing.

Credits
3(3-0)