Chair and Professor-Row. Professors-Conroy, Kolbe, Laman, Nielsen, Todd, Weller, Wilson. Associate Professors-Carraro, Colombik, Greer, Gregory, Penn, Meek, R. Reid, Williams. Assistant Professors-D. Shields, H. Shields. Instructors-Barnett, Christian, Cordes, English, Fabian, Fernandez, Holland, Kildare, Krabbenhoft, Lawton, Marince, Marquardt, McEntire, Odem, Pauler, Pizer, M-M. Reid, Vilet. Lecturer-Taylor.

The Department of Art and Design promotes the understanding of art in culture by providing a learning environment that advances students' critical and creative thinking, encourages diverse perspectives, and nurtures individual artistic expression. The Department fosters creative and scholarly activities that develop students' conceptual and technical abilities and encourages visually articulate thinkers. The faculty come from diverse educational, professional and cultural backgrounds. Through effective teaching, the Department of Art and Design helps students achieve excellence in their individual, artistic and career goals.

The Department of Art and Design offers eight programs leading to the following degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a major in Communication Design that includes areas of study in advertising art direction, graphic design, hypermedia, and illustration; Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Studio Art that offers specializations in ceramics, drawing, fibers, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and watercolor; Bachelor of Fine Arts leading to All-Level or Secondary Certification or the Bachelor of Arts (BA) leading to Secondary Certification (two options) that prepare students for teaching art in elementary and secondary schools; Bachelor of Art with a major in Art with an emphasis in Art History that provides an intellectual foundation and a broad background in the history of art, aesthetics and art criticism; and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art that provides broad exposure to art.

All art and design majors are encouraged to enter the annual student exhibition and to take advantage of the University Art Gallery and visiting artists programs. An active internship program is available for all qualified art and design majors.

For more information, call 512-245-2611 or visit the Art Building Room 411.

For information about the Interior Design program, refer to the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences section of this catalog or call 512-245-2155.

Special Requirements

All senior art and design majors are required to participate in a Senior Exhibition, within the academic year they plan to graduate.

A student is officially accepted into one of the BFA programs upon completion of selected freshman, sophomore and junior art courses with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0. A transfer student is eligible for acceptance into the BFA programs upon completion of selected SWT freshman, sophomore and junior courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent of those requirements as certified by the Chair of the Department of Art and Design. A student with a GPA below 3.0 after completing the requirements may: (1) repeat courses in order to improve GPA, or (2) submit a portfolio to the Chair of the Department of Art and Design and faculty review committee. Upon the committee's recommendations, the approval of the Chair, and with the completion of any deficiencies, students may receive official acceptance into a BFA program. See the Department Chair for details.

General Studies

Students should discuss options in the university's general studies curriculum with an advisor. Specific General Studies requirements are listed on page 60. See the College of General Studies section of this catalog for course requirements.

Notes:

1. A minimum of 130 semester hours are required for graduation with at least 40 upper division hours.
2. The Communication Design art degree plan requires a minimum of 78 semester hours in Art and 3 hours in Technology (Tech 2365).
3. BFA students majoring in Communication Design must participate in an informal portfolio review before enrolling in upper division courses; this process constitutes admission into the Communication Design program.
4. General Studies requirements must be met.

Freshman Year
ArtF 1301
ArtF1302	3
ArtF 1303	3
ArtF 1304	3
ArtC 1301	3
ArtC 1302	3
Hours	18

Sophomore Year
ArtC 2303	3
ArtC 2304	3
ArtH 2301	3
ArtH 2302	3
ArtS 2321	3
ArtS 2351	3
ArtS 2371	3
Hours	21
Tech 2365	3
Tech hrs.	3

Junior Year
Communication Design Studio	6
AtC Elective	3
ArtH 3301	3
ArtH 3303	3
Select one: ArtS 2311, ArtS 2341,ArtS 2381, ArtS 2331	3
Hours	18

Senior Year
Communication Design Studio	6
ArtC Electives	9
ArtC 4310 or ArtC Elective	3
Art(C,H,S,T) Elective	3
Hours	21

* Select one course from each Communication Design Studio Area: Advertising Art Direction (Studio I), Graphic Design (Studio II), Hypermedia (Studio III), Illustration (Studio IV). {See Departmental Worksheet or Advisor}.

** Select from any ArtC course except if already taken as a Communication Design Studio course.

Notes:

1. A minimum of 128 semester hours are required for graduation with at least 40 upper division hours.

2. The major in Studio Art requires a minimum of 75 semester hours in art. A minimum of 21-22 semester hours are required within a chosen area of specialization: ceramics, drawing, fibers, metals, painting, photography (for photography 12 semester hours in fine art photography from Art and 10 semester hours from Technology are required), printmaking, sculpture, or watercolor.

3. The major in Studio Art includes 21 semester hours of art electives.

4. General Studies requirements must be met.

Freshman Year
ArtF 1301	3
ArtF 1302	3
ArtF 1303	3
ArtF 1304	3
ArtS 2321	3
ArtS from Specialization	3-4
Hours	18-19

Sophomore Year
ArtS from Specialization	6
ArtS requirement, 2-D option	3
ArtS requirement, 3-D option	3
ArtH 2301	3
ArtH 2302	3
Hours	18

Junior Year
ArtS from Specialization	6
ArtS 3322	3
ArtH 3301.	3
ArtH 4301	3
ArtC 1302	3
Hours	18

Senior Year
ArtS from Specialization	6
Art(C,H,S,T) Electives	15
Hours	21

* For Photography Specialization only requirement includes: Tech 1450 fr. yr., Tech 4350 soph. yr., and Tech 4355 jr. yr.

Notes:

1. 139 semester hours are required for graduation with at least 40 upper division hours.
2. 75 semester hours in art are required.
3. Prior to student teaching, majors must complete all required ArtT courses.
4. Prior to student teaching, majors should complete all required art courses.
5. Certification is in art (K through 12) only.
6. General Studies and teacher education requirements must be met.

Freshman Year	3
ArtF 1301	3
ArtF 1302	3
ArtF 1303	3
ArtF 1304	3
ArtS 2321	3
ArtS 2381	3
Hours	18

Sophomore Year
ArtS 2311	3
ArtS 2331	3
ArtS 2341	3
ArtS 2351	3
ArtS 2371	3
ArtS 2391	3
ArtH 2301	3
ArtT 2371	3
ArtT 3372	3
Hours	27

Junior Year
ArtS 3362	3
Art 3313	3
ArtH 3301	3
CI 3310	3
CI 3325	3
ArtT 3373	3
ArtT 3374	3
ArtS Elective**	3
ArtS Elective**	3
CI 4332	3
CI 4343	3
Hours	33

Senior Year	3
ArtT 4375	3
ArtS Elective	3
ArtH 2302	3
RDG 3323	3
ED 4380	3
ED 4381	3
Hours	18

** One of the three art electives must be selected from the following studio areas: Ceramics II 3312, Drawing II 3322 or Drawing III 3323, Fibers II 3332 or Fibers IV 3334, Metals II 3342, Painting II 3352, Fine Art Photography 4365, Printmaking II 3372, Sculpture II 3382, or Watercolor II 3392. Course selection for the remaining two Art(C,H,S,T) Electives must be discussed in detail with your Art Education Advisor and the Department Chair in light of your educational and career goals.

Notes:

1. 139 semester hours are required for graduation with at least 40 upper division hours.
2. 75 semester hours in art are required.
3. Prior to student teaching, majors must complete all required ArtT courses.
4. Prior to student teaching, majors should complete all required art courses.
5. Certification is in art (7 through 12) only.
6 General Studies and teacher education requirements must be met.

Freshman Year	3
ArtF 1301	3
ArtF 1302	3
ArtF 1303	3
ArtF 1304	3
ArtS 2321	3
ArtS 2381	3
Hours	18

Sophomore Year
ArtS2311	3
ArtS 2331	3
ArtS 2341	3
ArtS 2351	3
ArtS 2371	3
ArtH 2301	3
ArtH 2302	3
ArtS 2391	3
ArtT 2371	3
Hours	27

Junior Year
ArtS 3362	3
Art 3313	3
CI 3310	3
ArtT 3373	3
Art 3374	3
CI 3325	3
ArtS Elective **	3
ArtS Elective **	3
CI 4332	3
CI 4343 or ARTS Elective	3
Hours	30

Senior Year
ArtT 4375	3
ARTS Elective	3
ArtH 3301	3
ArtT 3374	3
RDG 3323	3
Ed 4681	6
Hours	18

** One of the four art electives must be selected from the following studio areas: Ceramics II 3312, Drawing II 3322 or Drawing III 3323, Fibers II 3332 or Fibers IV 3334, Metals II 3342, Painting II 3352, Fine Art Photography 4365, Printmaking II 3372, Sculpture II 3382, or Watercolor II 3392. Course selection for the remaining three Art(C,H,S,T) Electives must be discussed in detail with your Art Education Advisor and the Department Chair in light of your educational and career goals.

Notes:

1. 139 semester hours are required for graduation with at least 40 upper division hours.
2. 42 semester hours in art are required.
3. Prior to student teaching, majors must complete all required ArtT courses.
4. Prior to student teaching, majors should complete all required art courses.
5. Certification is in art (7 through 12) Option I only.
6. A minor is required. Consultation with an advisor is recommended.
7. General Studies, B.A., and teacher education requirements must be met.

Freshman Year
ArtF 1301	3
ArtF 1302	3
ArtF 1303	3
ArtS 2321	3
ArtS Elective	3
Hours	15

Sophomore Year
Arts Elective*	6
ArtH 2301	3
ArtH 2302	3
ArtT 2371	3
Minor Hours	6
Hours	15

Junior Year
ArtT 3373	3
ArtT 3374	3
CI 3310	3
CI 3325	3
CI 4332	3
CI 4343	3
Minor Hours	9
Hours	18

Senior Year
ArtT 4375	3
Arts Elective*	6
Arts Elective*	6
RDG 3323	3
Ed 4681	6
Minor Hours	3
Hours	18

Notes:

1. 139 semester hours are required for graduation with at least 40 upper division hours.
2. 36 semester hours in art are required.
3. Prior to student teaching, majors must complete all required ArtT courses.
4. Prior to student teaching, majors should complete all required art courses.
5. Certification is in art Option II (7 through 12), and students may elect certification in their minor.
6. A minor is required. Consultation with an advisor is recommended.
7. General Studies, B.A., and teacher education requirements must be met.

Freshman Year	3
ArtF 1301	3
ArtF 1302	3
ArtF 1303	3
ArtS Elective	6
Hours	15

Sophomore Year
ArtS Elective*	3
ArtT 2371	3
ArtH 2301 or ArtH 2302	3
Minor Hours	9
Hours	18

Junior Year
ArtT 3373	3
ArtT 3374	3
CI 3310	3
CI 3325	3
CI 4332	3
CI 4343	3
Minor Hours	9
Hours	18

Senior Year
ArtT 4375	3
Arts Elective*	3
RDG 3323	3
Ed 4681	6
Minor Hours	3
Hours	18

* Choose two 2-D courses and two 3-D courses:
2D - ArtS 2351 Painting I, ArtS 2371 Printmaking I, ArtS 2391 Watercolor I, or ArtS 3362 Fine Art, Photography (Prerequisite: Tech 1450) 3D - ArtS 2311 Ceramics I, ArtS 2331 Fibers, ArtS 2341 Metals I, or ArtS 2381 Sculpture.

Notes:

1. A minimum of 128 semester hours are required for graduation with at least 40 upper division hours.
2. The specialization in Art History includes 48 semester hours of art.
3. A minor is required. Some minors may exceed 24 hours.
4. General Studies and BA requirements must be met.

Freshman Year
ArtF 1301	3
ArtF 1302	3
ArtH 2301	3
ArtH 2302	3
Hours	12

Sophomore Year
ArtF 1303	3
ArtF 1304	3
ArtH 3301	3
ArtH 3302	3
Minor Hours	3
Hours	15

Junior Year
ArtH Elective	6
ArtT 4375	3
Phil 4350	3
Minor Hours	6
Hours	18

Senior Year
ArtH 4301	3
ArtH 4323	3
ArtH Elective	6
Art(C,H,S,T) Elective	3
Minor Hours	15
Hours	30

Notes:

1. A minimum of 128 semester hours are required for graduation with at least 40 upper division hours.
2. Consult with Department Chair concerning how to meet the minimum of 40 advanced hours needed for graduation.
3. 45 semester hours of art are required.
4. A minor is required. Some minors may exceed 24 hours.
5. General Studies and BA requirements must be met.

Freshman Year
ArtF 1301	3
ArtF 1302	3
ArtF 1303	3
ArtS 2321 or ArtS 2371	3
Hours	12

Sophomore Year
ArtS 2311 or ArtS 2381	3
ArtS 2351 or ArtS 2391	3
ArtH 2301	3
ArtH 2302	3
Hours	12

Junior Year
ArtS 2331 or ArtS 2341	3
ArtH 3301	3
Art Elective Advanced	6
Minor Hours	9
Hours	21

Senior Year
ArtH 4301	3
Art Elective Advanced	6
Minor Hours	15
Hours	24

*Consult with Department Chair regarding substituting upper division art courses for lower division art courses.

Minors in Art

Requirements for an art minor with certification are listed on page 167. Requirements for an art minor without certification are listed on page 71.

Courses in Art (Art)

3313 Introduction to Fine Arts. (3-0) A study of the interrelation of art with dance, music and theatre. This course may not be repeated for credit by taking Music 3313, Theatre 3313, or Dance 3313.

Courses in Art Foundations (ArtF)

1301 (ArtS 1311) 2-D Design. (3-3) Introduction to the elements and principles of design through the use of a variety of two-dimensional media and techniques.

1302 (ArtS 1316) Basic Drawing. (3-3) Introduction to a variety of media and techniques for exploring descriptive and expressive possibilities in drawing.

1303 (ArtS 1312) 3-D Design. (3-3) Introduction to the elements and the principles of design through the use of a variety of three-dimensional materials and techniques.

1304 (ArtS 2311) Color Theory. (3-3) Introduction to color as a descriptive and expressive element of art, focusing on color perception and application.

Courses in Communication Design (ArtC)

1301 Communication Design Foundation I. (3-3) Introduces the field of Communication Design including terminology, creative visual thinking/problem solving, layout design, tools, and materials through traditional and computer imaging comping techniques.

1302 Communication Design Foundation II. (3-3) An introduction to the computer and graphics software emphasizing visual strategies.

2303 Communication Design Foundation III. (3-3) Introduces the evolution and development of alphabets, letter forms, and typography in relationship to visual expression and communication. Prerequisites: Communication Design Foundation I and II.

2304 Communication Design Foundation IV. (3-3) Focuses on concept development through the production of public announcements and advertising posters. Prerequisites: Communication Design Foundation I, II, and III.

2305 Visualization and Presentation Techniques. (3-3) Introduces rendering techniques, three-dimensional graphics, and digital imaging for visual presentations. Prerequisites: FCS 1321, ArtF 1302, Tech 1413.

3301 Art Direction I. (3-3) Introduces print campaigns for advertising design/art direction. Develops advertising and creative platforms based on client objectives. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

3303 Corporate/Package Identity. (3-3) Focuses on the design process and concept development of corporate identity and package design. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

3304 Corporate Marketing Materials. (3-3) Develops typographic elements, illustration, photo-images and layout design for publication of corporate collateral. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

3307 Multimedia I. (3-3) Introduces digital multimedia communications exploring the elements of design, sound, and motion integrated with digital display. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

3310 Illustration. (3-3) Introduces media and illustration methods for basic image development. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

4302 Art Direction I. (3-3) Introduces campaigns for advertising design/art direction. Develops advertising and creative platforms based on client objectives. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

4305 Typographic Design. (3-3) Continues the study of letter form, typography, image and concept relationships for effective communication. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

4306 Environmental Design. (3-3) Introduces graphic design theories applied to exterior and interior architectural design and signage. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

4308 Multimedia II. (3-3) The study of interactive digital multimedia communication. Focuses on interactive information structure and presentation. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

4309 Multimedia III. (3-3) Further study of interactive digital multimedia communication design emphasizing telecommunication, electronic publishing, and virtual communications environments. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

*4310 Communication Design Practicum. (0-6) Students are placed in regional graphic design firms and advertising agencies to gain professional design/art experience. Prerequisites: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

4311 Digital Illustration. (3-3) A series of projects focusing on individual creative solutions using computer imaging media. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

4312 Editorial Illustration. (3-3) Continues the study of traditional and digital illustration techniques for editorial publication assignments. Prerequisite: Admission into the Communication Design Program.

*4313 Communication Design Special Problems. (3-3) An independent study requiring complex problem solving in Communication Design. Goals and objectives will be outlined in a written format. Prerequisite: Admission into Communication Design Program.

Courses in Art History (ArtH)

2301 (ArtS 1303) Ancient to Medieval Art. (3-0) A survey of the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture from pre-historic through medieval periods.

2302 (ArtS 1304) Renaissance to Modern Art. (3-0) A survey of art history from the fourteenth century through the nineteenth century.

(WI) 3301 History of Modern Art. (3-0) A survey of the stylistic trends, aesthetic issues, and evolving philosophy of modern art from 1900 to 1965.

(WI) 3302 History of American Art. (3-0) A broad survey of the history of American art from 1700 to the present.

(WI) 3303 History of Communication Design. (3-0) A broad survey of communication design from ancient through contemporary times. Artistic trends, styles, periods, and leading designers are explored.

(WI) 3304 The American West. (3-0) An interdisciplinary study of the images and visions of the American West through a variety of art media.

(WI) 3305 History of Applied Arts. (3-0) A survey of the history of fiber, metal and ceramic arts as components of the larger history of art and design.

(WI) 4301 Issues in Contemporary Art. (3-0) An issue-oriented survey of the diverse forms and concepts present in American art since 1965. Modernism and Postmodernism are explored.

(WI) 4302 Latin American Art. (3-0) A broad historic survey of visual arts in Latin America from the European conquest to the present.

(WI) 4303 Pre-Columbian Art. (3-0) A survey of the art of Pre-Columbian sites and cultures, from pre-history to the European conquest. Provides background to the development of art in Mexico, Central, South and North America.

(WI) 4304 History of Cinema. (3-0) A survey of the history of European and American film as an art form.

(WI) 4305 History of Photography. (3-0) A survey of the history of photography. The work of leading photographers will be studied in terms of aesthetics, stylistic development, and technical innovations.

(WI) 4306 Renaissance Art. (3-0) An in-depth survey of the history of art of the Italian and Northern Renaissance with emphasis on stylistic progression, iconography and technical developments.

(WI) 4307 19th Century Art. (3-0) A broad survey of the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture of nineteenth century Europe and America.

(WI) 4308 Asian Art. (3-0) A broad survey of the art of Asian cultures including India, Japan, and China from pre-history to the present.

*(WI) 4321 Special Topics. (3-0) A category of courses designed to meet special needs and address issues in art ranging from traditional to non-traditional and contemporary concerns.

*(WI) 4322 Special Problems. (3-0) An advanced level, independent study in art history, aesthetics, and criticism. The emphasis of the course is on scholarship, research, and writing. Consent of instructor required.

WI) 4323 Art History Thesis. (3-0) An advanced level, independent study focused on research and methodology in art history. The emphasis of the course is on scholarship, research, and writing. Consent of instructor required.

Courses in Studio Art (ArtS)

2311 (ArtS 2346) Ceramics I. (3-3) An introduction to clay as a medium for creative expression. Basic hand-building and wheel-throwing methods of forming are employed to investigate form and develop conceptual awareness. Prerequisites: ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and ArtF 1303.

2321 (ArtS 2323) Drawing I. (3-3) Introduces the analytical study of the human form and the figure's potential for compositional and expressive use in drawing. Prerequisites: ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and ArtF 1304.

2331 (ArtS 2336) Fibers I. (3-3) An introduction to fiber techniques as a means of individual expression and problem solving. Prerequisites: ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and ArtF 1303.

2341 (ArtS 2341) Metals I. (3-3) An introduction to metal as a medium for creative expression emphasizing conceptual awareness while developing technical and creative skills. Prerequisites: ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, ArtF 1303.

2351 (ArtS 2316) Painting I. (3-3) An introduction to painting emphasizing the elements and principles of pitorial composition. Provides the foundation for critical aesthetic judgment while developing technical and creative skills. Prerequisites: ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and ArtF 1304.

2371 (ArtS 2333) Printmaking I. (3-3) An introduction to relief, monoprint, intaglio, lithographic and silk-screen printing. Provides a historical, technical, visual and conceptual foundation for printmaking. Prerequisites: ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and ArtF 1304.

2381 (ArtS 2326) Sculpture I. (3-3) An introduction to sculptural materials and processes as a medium for creative expression. Provides the foundation for critical aesthetic judgment while developing technical and creative skills. Prerequisites: ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and ArtF 1303.

2391 (ArtS 2366) Watercolor I. (3-3) An introduction to the fundamentals of transparent watercolor painting as a medium for creative expression. Prerequisites: ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and ArtF 1304.

3312 Ceramics II. (3-3) Through pottery forms and/or clay sculpture, students develop conceptual and expressive skills. Students formulate glazes and fire kilns. Prerequisite: ArtS 2311.

3313 Ceramics III. (3-3) Through individualized projects, students develop personal content and expression in their work. Students formulate clay bodies and slips, and investigate experimental firing methods. Prerequisite: ArtS 3312.

3314 Ceramics IV. (3-3) Continued development of personal expression through a self-initiated series of works. Students investigate technically complex forming methods. Prerequisite: ArtS 3313.

3322 Drawing II. (3-3) Experimentation with techniques and materials to develop perceptual and conceptual skills leading to individual expression in drawings. Prerequisite: ArtS 2321.

3323 Drawing III. (3-3) Focuses on the development of a personal visual statement using the human form as subject matter. Interpretive skills are stressed and alternative approaches to generating visual imagery are explored. Prerequisite: ArtS 3322.

3324 Drawing IV. (3-3) Emphasizes conceptual skills and critical analysis in the development of individual imagery and aesthetics in drawing. Consistent thematic drawings are required. Prerequisite: ArtS 3323.

3332 Fibers II. (3-3) Development of visual and conceptual skills through weaving. Prerequisite: ArtS 2331.

3333 Fibers III. (3-3) Development of a personal aesthetic direction in fibers using loom and/or non-loom processes. Prerequisite: ArtS 3332.

3334 Fibers IV. (3-3) The conceptual and technical aspects of fibers are developed through experimentation, research and evaluation. Prerequisite: ArtS 3333.

3342 Metals II. (3-3) The development of a personal aesthetic and conceptual direction in the metal medium focusing on the relationship between surface and form. Casting is introduced and the exploration of patination and surface coloration continues. Prerequisite: ArtS 2341.

3343 Metals III. (3-3) Emphasis on a personal conceptual direction in the solution of formal problems using complex construction and fabrication processes. Prerequisite: ArtS 3342.

3344 Metals IV. (3-3) An introduction to the ductile qualities of the metal medium through advanced forming and raising processes. In a series of artworks, students develop a personal aesthetic. Prerequisite: ArtS 3343.

3352 Painting II. (3-3) A series of projects synthesizing the elements and principles of pictorial composition which encourage individual creative solutions. Prerequisite: ArtS 2351.

3353 Painting III. (3-3) Development of personal imagery in painting through individualized projects. Prerequisite: ArtS 3352.

3354 Painting IV. (3-3) The conceptual and technical aspects of painting are developed through experimentation, research and evaluation. Prerequisite: ArtS 3353.

3362 Fine Art Photography. (3-3) A black and white photography course with emphasis on developing visual, conceptual and technical aspects of photography using camera knowledge, chemistry, and alternative printing methods. Prerequisites: Tech 1450, ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and art major or minor classification.

3372 Printmaking II. (3-3) The student will focus on one or more of the basic printmaking techniques. Emphasis placed on further development of visual, conceptual and technical abilities. Prerequisite: ArtS 2371.

3373 Printmaking III. (3-3) The student will focus on one or more of the printmaking techniques. Emphasis placed on developing the ability to produce professional editions. Prerequisite: ArtS 3372.

3374 Printmaking IV. (3-3) The student will focus on one or more of the printmaking techniques. Emphasis placed on experimental research leading to innovative visual results. Prerequisite: ArtS 3373.

3382 Sculpture II. (3-3) Development of a personal aesthetic direction with emphasis on the visual, conceptual and technical aspects of sculptural form. Prerequisite: ArtS 2381.

3383 Sculpture III. (3-3) Emphasizes personal aesthetic direction through the development of advanced metal casting and fabricating techniques. Prerequisite: ArtS 338.

3384 Sculpture IV. (3-3) Focuses on developing conceptual and technical skills through the creation of large-scale sculpture. Prerequisite: ArtS 3383.

3392 Watercolor II. (3-3) Continues the development of creative and technical skills through a series of structured watercolor projects. Prerequisite: ArtS 2391.

3393 Watercolor III. (3-3) Using a variety of media, the student is encouraged to develop personal imagery through individualized projects. Prerequisite: ArtS 3392.

3394 Watercolor IV. (3-3) A variety of water-base media is used in individualized projects to further develop personal imagery. Prerequisite: ArtS 3393.

4308 Special Topics (3-3) A category of courses designed to meet special needs and address issues in studio art ranging from traditional to non-traditional techniques.

4315 Ceramics V. (3-3) Development of the conceptual and technical aspects of ceramics through experimentation, research and evaluation. Prerequisite: ArtS 3314.

4316 Ceramics VI. (3-3) The first half of the Senior Thesis for ceramics majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 4315.

4317 Ceramics VII. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for ceramics majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisite: ArtS 4316.

*4318 Ceramics Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in ceramics which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3313.

4325 Drawing V. (3-3) Requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction in drawing and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 4324.

4326 Drawing VI. (3-3) The first half of the Senior Thesis for drawing majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 4325.

4327 Drawing VII. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for drawing majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisite: ArtS 4326.

*4328 Drawing Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in drawing which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3323.

4335 Fibers V. (3-3) Requires students to pursue a personal and conceptual direction in fibers and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: Fibers IV, ArtS 3334.

4336 Fibers VI. (3-3) The first half of the Senior Thesis for fibers majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 4335.

4337 Fibers VII. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for fibers majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisite: ArtS 4336.

*4338 Fibers Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in fibers which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3333.

4345 Metals V. (3-3) Focusing on the conceptual and technical aspects of the metal medium through experimentation, research and evaluation. Requires students to pursue a personal and conceptual direction and to produce a consistent body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3344.

4346 Metals VI. (3-3) The first half of the Senior Thesis for metals majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3345.

4347 Metals VII. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for metals majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisite: ArtS 4346.

*4348 Metals Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in metals which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3343.

4355 Painting V. (3-3) Requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction in painting and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3354.

4356 Painting VI. (3-3) The first half of the Senior Thesis for painting majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 4355.

4357 Painting VII. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for painting majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisite: ArtS 4356.

*4358 Painting Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in painting which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisites: ArtS 3353.

4365 Fine Art Photography. (3-3) This course introduces students to the aesthetics of current digital imaging techniques including new digital cameras, scanning equipment, Macintosh computers, image-manipulation programs, and printing devices. Prerequisites: Tech 1450, ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and art major or minor classification.

4366 Fine Art Photography. (3-3) The first half of the Senior Thesis for photography majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of work. Prerequisites: Tech 1450, ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and art major or minor classification.

4367 Fine Art Photography. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for photography majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisites: Tech 1450, ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and art major or minor classification.

*4368 Fine Art Photography Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in photography which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisites: Tech 1450, ArtF 1301, ArtF 1302, and art major r minor classification.

4375 Printmaking V. (3-3) Requires students to pursue personal conceptual direction in a major printmaking technique and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3374.

4376 Printmaking VI. (3-3) The first half of the Senior Thesis for printmaking majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 4375.

4377 Printmaking VII. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for printmaking majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisite: ArtS 4376.

*4378 Printmaking Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in printmaking which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3373.

4385 Sculpture V. (3-3) The conceptual and technical aspects of sculpture are developed through experimentation, research and evaluation. Requires students to pursue a personal and conceptual direction and to produce a consistent body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3384.

4386 Sculpture VI. The first half of the Senior Thesis for sculpture majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3385.

4387 Sculpture VII. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for sculpture majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisite: ArtS 4386.

*4388 Sculpture Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in sculpture which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3383.

4395 Watercolor V. (3-3) The conceptual and technical aspects of painting with water-base media are developed through experimentation, research and evaluation. Prerequisite: ArtS 3394.

4396 Watercolor VI. (3-3) The first half of the Senior Thesis for watercolor majors. Requires a written statement of intent outlining the scope and objectives of the proposed thesis project followed by a related body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3395.

4397 Watercolor VII. (3-3) The second half of the Senior Thesis for watercolor majors. Requires a related body of work documented in a written progress report. Selections from the thesis project will be exhibited in a senior exhibition. Prerequisite: ArtS 4396.

*4398 Watercolor Special Problems. (3-3) An advanced level, independent study in watercolor which requires students to pursue a personal conceptual direction and to develop the appropriate technical and critical skills necessary for creating a cohesive body of artwork. Prerequisite: ArtS 3393.

Courses in Art Theory and Practice (ArtT)

(WI) 2371 Fundamentals of Art Theory and Practice. (3-3) A survey and analysis of the theories and practices of art learning. Topics include: philosophy; history and theory of art learning; technology; artistic development; learning theories; assessment tools; program development; presentations and current realities; trends and issues.

3370 Art Theory and Practice. (3-3) Introduces the theories and practices of children's art learning for the non-art major.

(WI) 3371 Introduction to Art Criticism. (3-3) An introduction to the theories and practices of art criticism and art history. Topics include: art historical/criticism content and philosophies; presentation planning and methodologies; new technologies and resources.

(WI) 3372 Art Theory and Practice for Children. (3-3) A survey and analysis of the theories and practices of teaching art to children. Topics include artistic development, art programming, content, philosophies, methodologies, objectives and assessment. Requires 10 clock hours of field experience in an elementary art learning setting. Prerequisite: ArtT 2371.

3373 Art Theory and Practice for Adolescents. (3-3) The theories and practices of adolescent art learning. Topics include: learning environments; artistic development; presentation methodologies, objectives and assessment; and other current topics. Requires 10 clock hours of field experience in a secondary school art setting. Prerequisites: ArtT 2371, ArtT 3372 (All level certification only). Recommend concurrent enrollment in ArtT 3374.

3374 Learning and Digital Media. (3-3) The theories and practices of using electronic media for the creation of art as well as for the enhancement of the art learning process. Prerequisites: ArtT 2371, ArtT 3372 (All Level Certification only). Recommend concurrent enrollment in ArtT 3373.

(WI) 4375 Art Criticism, History, and Aesthetics. (3-3) A survey and in-depth analysis of the philosophies and structures of art criticism, art history, and aesthetics, as well as contemporary methodologies for analyzing, interpreting and judging works of art. Prerequisites: ArtT 2371, ArtT 3372(All Level Certification only), ArtT 3373 and ArtT 3374 or consent of instructor required.

*(WI) 4376 Special Problems in Art Theory and Practice. (3-3) Individualized study focusing on personal skill and knowledge development related to art learning experiences. Research will include a review of literature, a design for practical experience, and documentation of results and conclusions.