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ART 301 Visiting Artist Studio Experience

A studio course taught by the visiting Artist-In-Residence. Repeatable up to nine hours when course content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: ART 106 or 115.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

ART 106 or ART 115

Corequisites

None.

ART 308 Storyboarding for Digital Media

A creative exploration into visual storytelling for short film. Students will explore camera, staging and pacing to develop stories with potential for producing original content. This course is repeatable when content is not duplicated. Prerequisite: BCA 223; or ART 125, 207.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

BCA 223; or ART 125, ART 207

Corequisites

None.

ART 309 Concept Development: Characters and Environments

Students will learn research and design strategies for developing the overall design style for visual story projects such as animated films, graphic novels, and video games. Prerequisite: One of ART 217 or 233 or 308.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

One of ART 217 or ART 233 or ART 308

Corequisites

None.

ART 312 Special Studies in Art History

Study of an art historical topic outside of the scope of regular departmental offerings, as selected by instructor. This course is repeatable when content is not duplicated. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours.

Credits
3-9(3-0)

Prerequisites

Completion of 26 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

ART 313 Ceramics: Hand-building

A continuation of the hand-building skills acquired in ART 214 covering vessel and sculpture making with an emphasis on technical, formal, and conceptual development. Prerequisite: ART 214.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

ART 214

Corequisites

None.

ART 314 Ceramics Studio: Wheel-throwing

A continuation of the wheel-throwing skills acquired in ART 214 focusing on vessel making with an emphasis on technical, formal, and conceptual development. Prerequisite: ART 214.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

ART 214

Corequisites

None.

ART 317 Digital Art History and Archaeology

Contemporary digital techniques and processes used in art history and archaeology. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours.

Credits
3(2-3)

Prerequisites

Completion of 26 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

ART 319 The Methods of Art History

Learn how to think like an art historian. Explore the ways art historians interpret art. Develop research skills on art historical topics. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: Completion of 36 credit hours, including 6 credit hours in art history.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Completion of 36 credit hours, including 6 credit hours in art history

Corequisites

None.

ART 320 Animation Drawing II

This class builds on the principles of drawn animation while implementing digital production tools and concepts designed to streamline the 2D drawn or tradigital pipeline. Prerequisite: ART 220.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

ART 220

Corequisites

None.

ART 323 Digital Sculpting for Animation

This course will focus on advanced mesh-based organic 3D modeling techniques applied to industry standard sculpting workflows. Prerequisite: One of: ART 214, 224, 261, 309.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

One of: ART 214, ART 224, ART 261, ART 309

Corequisites

None.

ART 324 3D Computer Animation II: Characters

In this course students design, build and animate 3D characters. Students learn advanced modeling as well as intermediate lighting, rigging and animation techniques. Prerequisite: ART 224. Pre/Co- requisite: ART 207.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

ART 224

Corequisites

None.

ART 325 3D Computer Animation III: Environments

In this course, students learn advanced environment 3D modeling techniques, advanced lighting, color and light theory, and industry standard rendering workflows. Prerequisite: ART 324.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

ART 324

Corequisites

None.

ART 327 Alternative Strategies in Animation

This class is designed for students who wish to pursue alternative animation techniques such as clay on glass, charcoal, sand, paint on glass, and pixilation. Prerequisite: One of: ART 217, 220, 233, 251, 261, 349, 406.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

One of: ART 217, ART 220, ART 233, ART 251, ART 261, ART 349, ART 406

Corequisites

None.

ART 328 Stop Motion Animation

Through weekly stop motion assignments, students will develop a sense of timing and character while learning camera set-up, lighting and fabrication. Prerequisite: ART 207 or 261.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

ART 207 or ART 261

Corequisites

None.

ART 334 Watercolor Painting

Exploration of transparent watercolor techniques including dry-brush and mixed-media, and development of an understanding of paper surfaces and pigment compositions. Prerequisites: ART 106, ART 115, ART 130.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

ART 106, ART 115, ART 130

Corequisites

None.

ART 335 Design Bureau

Investigations into the conception and production of communication graphic solutions for real-world clients in a group or 'bureau' pre- professional studio setting. Prerequisite: signed BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

signed BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design

Corequisites

None.

ART 336 Illustration

Basic methods of black and white and color digital illustration with a specific focus for the graphic designer. Prerequisites: ART 106, 115.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

ART 106, ART 115

Corequisites

None.

ART 341 History of Photography

The history of photography from the advent of the camera obscura to the present, emphasizing the contributions of major photographers.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ART 342 Alternative Photographic Processes

Creative work using experimental lens-based image capture and alternative printing methods. Prerequisite: ART 241.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

ART 241

Corequisites

None.

ART 343 Art in the Elementary School Grades K-4

An art methods class for the art education major covering developmentally appropriate curricula and content for the elementary school student. Prerequisites: ART 106, ART 115, ART 118, and Admission to Teacher Education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 106, ART 115, ART 118, and Admission to Teacher Education

Corequisites

None.

ART 344 Art in the Middle School Grades 5-8

An art methods class for the art education major covering developmentally appropriate curricula and content for the middle school student. Prerequisites: ART 106, 115, 118, 343, and admission to the Teacher Education program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 106, ART 115, ART 118, ART 343, and admission to the Teacher Education program

Corequisites

None.

ART 345 Art in the Elementary School

This course investigates the essential role of art in adolescent learning. Requisite knowledge, skills, and pedagogies are acquired through readings, lecture, studio, and clinical practice. Prerequisite: Tier One – Pre-Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education.

Credits
2(1-2)

Prerequisites

Tier One – Pre-Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education

Corequisites

None.

ART 346 Secondary School Art and Mid-Tier Observation

Similar to ART 345, but applicable to the secondary grades. Students enrolled are required to put in a maximum of 2 hours per week in Mid-tier observation. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education

Corequisites

None.

ART 349 Typography

An intensive survey of the history and application of letterform. Prerequisite: ART 231.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

ART 231

Corequisites

None.

ART 351 Screen Printing

Printmaking studio course focusing on the various methods and technique relating to the silkscreen process. Conceptual, formal and technical development will be emphasized. Recommended: Art 106.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ART 358 Web Design I

Web design as it relates to graphic design. Prerequisites: ART 349; signed BFA with a concentration in graphic design.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

ART 349; signed BFA with a concentration in graphic design

Corequisites

None.

ART 360 Figure and Portrait Sculpture

Modeling the human form by working simultaneously from live models and anatomical models. Students will learn basic anatomy, proportions, aesthetics, and armature building. Prerequisite: ART 106.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

ART 106

Corequisites

None.

ART 363 History of Design: 1750-2010

Survey of the development of the applied arts in material culture from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution into the twenty-first century. Recommended: Sophomore standing or above. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ART 366 Contemporary Design Issues

A survey of the ethical, conceptual, and stylistic trends driving contemporary design theory and practice. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing or above

Corequisites

None.

ART 377 Animation Mid-Tier Review

Required for Animation BFA students before entering 400 level Animation classes. Students will meet with faculty to develop a plan for final semesters. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: ART 207; One of: ART 220 or 224; signed BFA with concentration in Animation.

Credits
0(0-0)

Prerequisites

ART 207; One of: ART 220 or ART 224; signed BFA with concentration in Animation

Corequisites

None.

ART 380 Greek Art and Architecture

The art and architecture of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to Hellenistic periods. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ART 283.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 283

Corequisites

None.

ART 381 Early Christian and Byzantine Art

Art of the early Christian church and the Later Roman/Byzantine Empire from the reign of Theodosius I to the fall of Constantinople in fifteenth century. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ART 283.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 283

Corequisites

None.

ART 382 Gender and Art

Examines how gender identity has played a role in art. Examines artists, patrons, viewers, and subjects of representations as gendered and historically specific entities. Identical to WGS 382. Credit cannot be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Completion of 26 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

WGS 382

ART 383 Modern Architecture

The history of building styles, technologies, and architectural theory in Europe and the United States from the late 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 285

Corequisites

None.

ART 384 History of Animation

The history of animation from the advent of early frame-by-frame experimentation to the present emphasizing key artistic and technological developments. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Completion of 26 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

ART 385 European Art from 1890-1940

A history and analysis of European art from 1890 to 1940. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 285

Corequisites

None.

ART 386 American Art

History of American art from the colonial period to World War II. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 285

Corequisites

None.

ART 387 Baroque Art

An examination of seventeenth-century European art in the context of social, political and religious developments. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 285

Corequisites

None.

ART 388 Eighteenth-Century Art

An examination of eighteenth-century painting, prints, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts of Europe in the context of social, political and intellectual developments. Prerequisite: ART 285.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 285

Corequisites

None.

ART 389 Art of the Ancient Near East and Egypt

The art and architecture of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Levant from the origins of civilization through the Persian Empire. Prerequisite: ART 283.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ART 283

Corequisites

None.

ART 391 African Art

Study of the art of sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on art's role in the daily lives, social customs, and religions of particular African societies. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Completion of 26 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

ART 397 Special Studies

In-depth consideration of specialized topics, techniques, and material in studio areas. Prerequisite: One of: ART 106, 117, 119, 125, 297.

Credits
1-18(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ART 399 BAA Animation Capstone

Students will create a portfolio, reel, and professional website. The course will also cover job search, freelance skills and engaging the media arts community. Prerequisite: Signed BAA in Animation; 56 credit hours; and one of the following: ART 320, 325, 327 or 328.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Signed BAA in Animation; 56 credit hours; and one of the following: ART 320, ART 325, ART 327 or ART 328

Corequisites

None.