150 Electives (9 Select 9 credit Art 2050 Art 3750 Art 3850 Art 4150 Art 4550 Art 4750 Art 4890 Art 4920 credit hours) hours from the following Photographing Artwork (1) Color Photography (3) Documentary Photography (3) Alternative Photographic Processes (3) Commercial Photography (3) Experimental Photography (3) Cooperative Work Experience (1) Photography Workshop Courses (1-3) Art majors seeking a photography minor cannot count courses that are counted towards the major- consult with the Department of Visual Arts Chair and the program coordinator. ART COURSES Art CA1010. Introduction to the Visual Arts (3) Su, F, S Introduction to all forms of visual art covering processes (such as demonstration of the lost-wax process of metal casting), language, responses (oral and written assignments that utilize art-related terminology), issues (such as patronage, feminism or orientalism), and ways of seeing and understanding works of art. A general education course for the non-art major. Art CA1030. Studio Art for the Non-Art Major (3) 5m, F, S A general education course for non-art majors which primarily includes a series of hands-on art experiences (such as drawing and sculpture). Class discussion draws from the disciplines of art history, art criticism, and aesthetics as guides through visual presentations. For students desiring to broaden their academic background in the area of visual literacy and problem solving. Art 1040. Art Major Visual Arts Orientation (1) F This course introduces students to current directions in contemporary art, the programs offered by the department of visual arts, resources necessary for majors, and opportunities for visual arts graduates. Art CA1090. Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic-AD 1000 (4) F A global survey of the history of art and architecture from BC 15,000 to AD 1000. Visual art from the first artistic expressions on rocks to the art of emerging civilizations (such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, and Africa), and the monuments and small- scale artifacts of the Medieval Ages will be analyzed in its historical, social, political, and broader cultural contexts. Art CA1100. Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1000-Present (4) S A global survey of the history of art and architecture from AD 1000 to the present. Visual art from Gothic cathedrals and Islamic book art to Renaissance Europe and the Chinese Empire, from the Age of Enlightenment to contemporary art will be analyzed in its historical, social, political, and broader cultural contexts. Art 1110. Drawing I (3) F, S This is the foundation drawing class for art majors and minors (not a general education class). Perceptual and conceptual development stressed. Variety of materials and procedures investigated. Art HUH 15. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) F, S An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Cross listed in Comm, Engl, ForLng, LibSci, St Theatr. Art 1150. Basic Photography (3) Su, F, S Introduction to black and white photography. Students learn the use of the camera, film, and print processing, and gain an aesthetic sense of the medium. Art 1160. Design: 2D (3) F, S Introduction to visual language using two-dimensional media. This course examines the structure of images and helps the student develop strategies for interpreting and constructing ones which communicate effectively. Theory and application of color is included. Art 1170. Design: 3D (3) F, S The study of fundamental design principles and techniques including working knowledge of various design methods and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of three-dimensional design projects. Art 2040. Art and Architecture of Asia (4) F A historical account of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of Asia (India, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Korea, and Japan), including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of each country. Art 2050. Photographing Artwork (1) F, S Photographing artwork for portfolios: photographing of two- and three-dimensional artwork. Emphasis on reproduction of quality slides, including masking and labeling of slides for juried activities, career and graduate school application. Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Art 1150 or consent of instructor. Students registered for the B.F.A. Seminar should take this course simultaneously. Art 2150. Intermediate Photography (3) F, S Production of high quality black and white photographs. Introduction to the zone system of exposure, printing, toning, exhibiting. A highly disciplined craft and concept oriented course to help develop technical and aesthetic skills in black and white photography. Prerequisites: Art 1150 and 1160; or consent of instructor. Art 1160 not required for non-art majors. Art 2200. Introduction to Printmaking (3) F, S An introduction to all printmaking classes covering the processes of intaglio, screenprinting, relief, lithography, and monotype. Students are provided with the fundamentals of each process and experience with each one. This class is a prerequisite for all printmaking classes. Art 2310. Introduction to Ceramic Art (3) F, S Introduction to clay and glaze, ceramic design, handbuilt and wheelthrown forming techniques, and traditional and contemporary firing processes. Art 2350. Small Metals/Jewelry I (3) F, S Introduction to tools, materials, and basic techniques of fabrication and casting, with an emphasis on design. Art 2540. Weaving I (3) F, S An introduction to 4-harness floor loom weaving and 2-harness upright loom tapestry weaving. Includes basic weave patterns, use of various fibers, simple design, and beginning tapestry techniques. Art 2600. Painting I (3) F, S Introduction to painting including the construction and design of paintings, investigations into the character and actions of various paints and techniques (traditional and contemporary) on a variety of surfaces. Art 2650. Watercolor Painting I (3) S An introduction to transparent watercolor painting materials, techniques, and image-making modes with research into various significant artists. Art 2700. Sculpture I (3) F, S An introduction to the essential methods and materials of sculpture including modeling, carving, casting, and construction with emphasis on contemporary activity in sculpture and with projects designed to practice concept development. Art 2830. Directed Readings (1-3) F, S Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. Art 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-2, 6 maximum) F, S An opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty approved on-the-job learning experiences within certain visual arts areas of emphasis. C/NC only. Prerequisites: Instructor approval (before enrollment) and previous or concurrent enrollment in art classes as specified by each area of emphasis. Art 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. Art 3030. Native American Art of the Southwest: From the Anasazi to the Present (3) S (even) Focuses on the arts of the Native Americans in the Southwest from their archaeological past to the present with occasional relevant explorations of Native American art in general. Study of traditional and contemporary modes of artistic expression. Art 3040. Modern Art (4) F The history of the visual arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture and photography) from 1850 to the 1950s. Study of issues in European and American Modernism; multicultural perspectives; the political, social, and intellectual history informing the arts of that period. Prerequisite: CA1100 or consent of instructor. Art 3050. Contemporary Art (4) S (odd) Critical analysis of developments in the arts (including multimedia art, photography, performance art, installations, and feminist art) from 1960s to the present. Emphasis on post modern currents and issues and their study in the context of broader cultural contexts. Prerequisite: CA1100 or consent of instructor. Art 3060. The Art and Architecture of India (4) F (even years) An historical account of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of India, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of various regions. Art 3070. The Art and Architecture of China (3) S (2001) An historical account of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of China, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of different regions. 151 Art 3080. The Art and Architecture of Japan (3) F (2001) An historical account of the development of the art and architecture of Japan. Art 3090. The History of Photography (2) 5 (even years) An historical account of the development of photography, with special consideration given to its impact and influence on the history of art. Prerequisite: Art CA1100 or consent of instructor. Art 3100. The Art and Architecture of the Islamic World (4) F (even years) An historical survey of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Islamic world, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of different countries: Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, North Africa, India, Spain, and Indonesia. Art 3120. The Figure (3) F, S Study of the anatomical structure of the human body. The student, by means of drawing from the model, explores literal and experimental interpretation of form. Prerequisites: Art 1110 and 1160; or consent of instructor. Art 3200. Intermediate Printmaking (3) S An intermediate level class with emphasis on screenprinting, relief, and intaglio with further exploration into print processes that include photographic stencils and multicolor printing. Prerequisite: Art 1160 and 2200; or consent of instructor. Art 3310. Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics (3) F Intermediate problems in handbuilt ceramics with emphasis on functional and sculptural form. Various firing techniques explored. Prerequisites: Art 1170 and 2310; or consent of instructor. Art 3320. Intermediate Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) 5 Intermediate problems in wheelthrowing with emphasis on functional form and surface decoration. Kilns and various firing techniques explored. Prerequisites: Art 1170 and 2310; or consent of instructor. Art 3350. Small Metals/Jewelry II (3) F, S Development of design concepts and procedures with emphasis on basic techniques and concept development in fabrication, casting, enameling, cold connectors, surface enrichment. Prerequisite: 2350 or consent of instructor. Art 3420. Introduction to Digital Media (3) F, S Studio projects in art and design using the computer as the primary tool. Introduction to image capture, image processing, object oriented drawing, painting, page layout, interactive media, and outputs. Prerequisite: Art 1160 or consent of instructor. Art 3430. Typography and Publication Design (3) F Orientation to typographic communications including methods and processes, aesthetics, readability, typographic systems, grids, layout, and digital page composition. Class meets 2 times/week for 3-hour sessions. Art 3440. Visual Communication (3) 5 Studies in perception, visual organization, media, design process, and integrated message formulation with word and image. Emphasis is placed on the application of visual language skills to communication problems. Class meets 2 times/week for 3-hour sessions. Art 3450. Design History and Theory (3) F Historical and theoretical perspectives for the visual communication majors including a survey of critical historical movements and figures, practical studies in semiotics and rhetoric, and contemporary theory and media. Course contents are explored through reading, writing, lecture, discussion, and studio projects. Prerequisites: Art 3430 and 3440; or consent of instructor. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED nterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE ties COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART- :■■.-• ■ ' . 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