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2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Art

  
  • ART 100 - Big Ideas in Art


    Fall or Spring (4) Staff (College 100)

    An exploration of significant questions and integrative concepts in Art, their grounding in the process of scientific discovery and application, and their broader relevance to society. Designed for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
  
  • ART 211 - Drawing and Color


    Fall and Spring (3) Campbell, Demeo, Kreydatus, Lee, Santiago (ACTV, ALV, GER 6)

    Introduction to visual expressive concerns through lectures and projects in drawing, color and design as they function two-dimensionally. Six studio hours. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 212 - Three-dimensional Design: Form and Space


    Fall and Spring (3) Jabbur, Lowery, Mead, Staff (ACTV, ALV, GER 6)

    Creative problem solving in a variety of media dealing with the elements of three-dimensional form (line, surface, volume, mass, color, light, and space) and exploring concepts of image, message, process, style, and expression. May be taken before ART 211 . Six studio hours. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 309 - Life Drawing I


    Fall and Spring (3) Kreydatus, Santiago. Prerequisite(s): ART 211 . (College 200, ALV)

    Exploration of various drawing concepts using the human figure. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the NQR domain.)     Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 310 - Life Drawing II


    Fall and Spring (3) Santiago, Kreydatus. Prerequisite(s): ART 309 . (College 200, ALV)

    Continuation of ART 309 . (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the NQR domain.) Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 311 - Drawing


    Fall and Spring (3) Santiago. Prerequisite(s): ART 211 . (ALV)

    The problems of visual understanding and expression in drawing using pencil and charcoal and dealing with line, value, proportion and perspective. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 313 - Architectural Design I


    Fall (3) Pease. Prerequisite(s): ART 211 , ART 212 . (ALV)

    The discovery of architecture through design with emphasis on basic vocabulary; drafting, perspective, shades and shadows, scale and proportion. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 314 - Architectural Design II


    Spring (3) Pease. Prerequisite(s): ART 313 . (ALV)

    The investigation of the role of the architect with specific design problems and the development of presentation techniques. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 315 - Painting: Basic Pictorial Structure


    Fall (3) Lee. Prerequisite(s): ART 211 . (ALV)

    Introduction to painting with emphasis on objective pictorial structure. Exploration and development of formal, organizational concerns as they relate to painting. Subjects may include objects, landscape and the figure. May be repeated for credit. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 316 - Painting: Basic Pictorial Expression


    Fall and Spring (3) Lee. Prerequisite(s): ART 211 . (ALV)

    Introduction to painting with emphasis on how visual elements, dynamics, and handling of the material create envisioned and ex pressive themes. Work from memory, objects, landscape, and the figure stressing and evolving significant forms and symbols. May be repeated for credit. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 318 - Composition & Color


    Fall or Spring (3) Santiago Prerequisite(s): ART 211   (ALV)

    This course is geared toward students who want to improve their compositional sense and overall use of color. Special attention will be paid to gestalt principles, the elements and principles of design, and the color theories of Itten and Albers.
  
  • ART 319 - The Figure and the Body I


    Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): ART 212   (ALV)

    A study of the human figure in three dimensions. Over the past several decades a new engagement with the figure has emerged that may be described in terms of the body. Through discussions, research, presentation of contemporary artists and outside assignments students will explore the distinction between figure and body. In-class sessions will include modeling directly from life in clay and plaster. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 320 - The Figure and the Body II


    Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ART 212 , ART 319 . (ALV)

    A continuation of  ART 319 . Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 323 - Printmaking - Intaglio and Monotype


    Spring (3) Kreydatus. Prerequisite(s): ART 211 . (ALV)

    Through a variety of subject matter and techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, monotype and monoprint, students will explore both traditional and contemporary approaches to Intaglio and Monotype printmaking. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 324 - Relief Printmaking


    Fall (3) Kreydatus. Prerequisite(s): ART 211  or consent of instructor. (ALV)

    Through a variety of subject matter and techniques including woodcut, linoleum, and collagraph, students will explore both traditional and contemporary approaches to Relief Printmaking. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 325 - Sculpture: Mass


    Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ART 212  or consent of the instructor. (ALV)

    An approach to three-dimensions that utilizes those materials that lend themselves to creating forms with actual mass and volume. Some life observation and mold making will be included. Traditional and contemporary sculptural solutions will be applied. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 326 - Sculpture: Plane


    Fall (3) Mead. Prerequisite(s): ART 212  or consent of instructor. (ALV)

    An approach to three-dimensions that focuses on constructive techniques. Mass and volume will be achieved through planer construction. Traditional and contemporary sculptural solutions will be applied. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 327 - Ceramics: Handbuilding I


    Spring (3) Jabbur. Prerequisite(s): ART 212 . (College 200, ALV)

    Introduction to forming clay using handbuilding processes. Assigned problems will introduce various functional forms, focusing on aesthetics and craftsmanship. Emphasis on invention and creativity, as well as technical processes. Demonstrations, discussions, and image presentations will supplement the course.  (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the NQR domain.) Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 328 - Ceramics: Wheel Throwing I


    Fall and Spring (3) Jabbur. Prerequisite(s): ART 212 . (ALV)

    Introduction to forming clay using the potter’s wheel. Assigned problems will introduce various functional forms, focusing on aesthetics and craftsmanship. Emphasis on invention and creativity, as well as technical processes. Demonstrations, discussions, and image presentations will supplement the course. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 340 - Topics in Art


    Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): ART 211  or ART 212 . (ALV)

    Course on special topics exploring a specific medium or approach. Courses under this number satisfy the requirements for the ALV domain.
  
  • ART 408 - Advanced Drawing


    Fall (3) Santiago. Prerequisite(s): ART 310  or  ART 311 . (ALV)

    Advanced work with visual concepts through drawing. Emphasis on further development of drawing skills, including work from various subjects in diverse media. May be repeated for credit. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 409 - Advanced Life Drawing


    Fall and Spring (3) Santiago, Kreydatus. Prerequisite(s): ART 309 , ART 310 . (ALV)

    This will be an advanced life drawing course involving in depth study of form, anatomy and contemporary concerns regarding figure drawing. A high degree of individual invention and expression are emphasized. Repeatable for up to 6 credits. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 410 - Advanced Painting


    Fall and Spring (3) Lee Prerequisite(s): ART 315  and ART 316 , two semesters of either ART 315  or ART 316 , or consent of instructor required. (ALV)

    A continuation of ART 316  with more complex problems in the materials, methods and concerns of painting. Students will focus on an independent project beyond assigned class work. Possible field trip. May be repeated for credit. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 412 - Advanced Printmaking


    Spring (3) Kreydatus Prerequisite(s): ART 323 , ART 324 . (ALV)

    Students will work on printmaking projects of a self-chosen technique and theme which will advance their conceptual and technical understanding of the print medium. In addition, each student will receive individual instruction in lithography. May be repeated for credit. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 414 - Advanced Water-based Media: Works on Paper


    Fall and Spring (3) Santiago

    A course designed to allow a student to explore selected problems in works on paper. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 416 - Ceramics: Handbuilding II


    Spring (3) Jabbur. Prerequisite(s): ART 327 . (College 200, ALV)

    Advanced methods of forming clay using handbuilding processes, with a technical and conceptual approach to issues concerning functional ceramics. Greater emphasis on design and expression, as well as technical aspects of the ceramic process, including glaze formulation and kiln firing. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the NQR domain.) May be repeated for credit. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 417 - Ceramics: Wheel-Throwing II


    Fall and Spring (3) Jabbur. Prerequisite(s): ART 328   (ALV)

    Advanced methods of forming clay using the potter’s wheel, with a technical and conceptual approach to issues concerning functional ceramics. Greater emphasis on design and expression, as well as the technical aspects of the the ceramic process, including glaze formulation and kiln firing. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 418 - Advanced Architecture


    Fall and Spring (3) Pease. Prerequisite(s): ART 313 , ART 314 . (ALV)

    This studio will explore architectural issues using both two-dimensional and three-dimensional media. Students will engage in a series of investigations that examine the historic, symbolic, technical and environmental issues that inform contemporary architecture. May be repeated for credit. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 420 - Advanced Sculpture: Topics


    Spring (3) Mead. Prerequisite(s): ART 325 , or  ART 326 , or consent of instructor. (ALV)

    This course will investigate sculptural issues through a conceptual framework. Materials and processes will be examined as they relate to a selected topic for example: Space; Body; Authorship, Originality, and Authenticity; Collaboration; Site; Drawing for Sculptors. Courses under this number satisfy the requirements for the ALV domain. Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 440 - Topics in Art


    Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): ART 211 , ART 212 , and a 300 level course.

    Topics in art will explore a specific medium or approach.
  
  • ART 443 - Advanced Studio - Independent Study


    Fall and Spring (1-3) Dudik, Jabbur, Kreydatus, Lee, Lowery, Mead, Pease, Santiago Prerequisite(s): ART 211 , ART 212 , and appropriate 300 level courses and consent of instructor. (ALV)

    Additional fees apply. See the class schedule for details and amounts.
  
  • ART 460A - Senior Exhibition


    Fall and Spring (0) Jabbur, Lee, Kreydatus, Mead, Santiago (ALV)

    The senior exhibition is a requirement for graduating seniors. To be taken the last two semesters Pass/Fail, zero credits in the semester before graduation and one credit hour the semester of graduation.
  
  • ART 460B - Senior Exhibition


    Fall and Spring (1) Jabbur, Lee, Kreydatus, Mead, Santiago (ALV)

    The senior exhibition is a requirement for graduating seniors. To be taken the last two semesters Pass/Fail, zero credits in the semester before graduation and one credit hour the semester of graduation.
  
  • ART 461 - Capstone I


    Spring (2) Staff Prerequisite(s): ART 211  and ART 212   (ALV)

    Students will read and discuss selected texts, create studio art, participate in critiques, attend lecturers by visiting artists, and learn about professional practice standards.
  
  • ART 462 - Capstone II


    Fall (2) Staff Prerequisite(s): ART 211  and ART 212  and ART 461 

    Students will read and discuss selected texts, create studio art, participate in critiques, attend lecturers by visiting artists, and learn about professional practice standards.
  
  • ART 463 - Capstone III


    Spring (0) Staff Prerequisite(s): ART 211  and ART 212  and ART 461  and ART 462 

    Students will participate in critiques, learn about professional practice standards and present a final exhibition of their studio work. Graded P/F
  
  • ART 495 - Senior Honors in Art


    Fall and Spring (3) Staff

    Information available from the department website and the Charles Center.
  
  • ART 496 - Senior Honors in Art


    Fall and Spring (3) Staff

    Information available from the department website and the Charles Center.