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ART & DESIGN (ART)
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
ART 108. Visual Foundations I.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Exploring visual order, creative process, and interaction of two- and three-dimensional design. Introduction to color.
ART 109. Visual Foundations II.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ART 108
Continued exploration of visual order, creative process, and interaction of two- and three-dimensional design and color.
ART 130. Drawing I.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
The introductory course in drawing, focusing on the fundamentals of drawing from observation. Subject matter may include working from the still life, architectural settings, landscape and the human figure. Line, shape, perspective and value studies are explored through a variety of drawing media.
ART 494. Art and Design in Europe Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in ART 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 494A. Integrated Studio Arts.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in ART 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 494G. Graphic Design.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in ART 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 494I. Interior Design.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in ART 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 494N. Art History.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in ART 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 495. Art and Design in Europe.
(Dual-listed with 595N). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ART 494 and permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 495A. Integrated Studio Arts.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ART 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 495G. Graphic Design.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ART 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 495I. Interior Design.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ART 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 495N. Art History.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ART 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 496. Art and Design Field Study.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in an art and design studio or art history course and permission of instructor
Study and tours of museums, galleries, artist and/or designer studios and other areas of interest within art and design.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 497. Studio Internship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advanced classification in a department curriculum
Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating artist or studio.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 498. Museum/Gallery Internship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advanced classification in a department curriculum
Written approval of supervising instructor on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating museum or gallery or art center.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
ART 501. Issues in Visual and Material Culture Seminar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Issues and debates that pertain to the study of visual objects and material artifacts in their cultural context. Examination of the role of visual and material culture studies as both relate to allied disciplines including, but not limited to: anthropology, art history, design history, design studies, and new media studies.
ART 511. Seminar in Teaching.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Readings and discussion of university level design education issues, studio/classroom observation, development of a teaching philosophy, lesson planning and presentation.
ART 595. Art and Design in Europe.
(Dual-listed with 495N). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, ART 494 or equivalent and permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 595A. Integrated Studio Arts.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, ART 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 595G. Graphic Design.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, ART 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 595I. Interior Design.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, ART 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 595N. Art History.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, ART 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 598. Museum/Gallery Internship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Written approval in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating museum or gallery or art center.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Courses for graduate students:
ART 605. Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Research strategies related to fine art and technology. Application of selected methods to specific issues.
ART 697. Studio Internship.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and approval of POS committee
Supervised off-campus learning experience with a prominent artist, designer, or firm.
ART 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ART 699A. Thesis.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ART 699B. Thesis-exhibition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.