Art (ART)


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ART 001 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS ( 3) Introduction to the media, elements, function, making, and meaning of visual arts today and in diverse historical and cultural contexts.

ART 002 (GA) INTERACTIVE LEARNING AND WEB-DESIGN ( 3) Introduce students to research on-line, preparing verbal, visual and other elements for presentation of outcomes and posting them to the Internet.

ART 003 (GA) VISUAL IMAGES ON THE WEB ( 3) Introduce students to using visual images for communication on the World Wide Web.

ART 010 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL STUDIES ( 3) Introduction to visual studies; pictorial space and the principles of visual organization.

ART 017 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO METAL ARTS ( 3) Introduction for non-art majors to fundamental jewelry making and small-scale metalsmithing processes including fabrication, surface treatment, and finishing of metalwork.

ART 020 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING ( 3) Introductory experience in making of art through drawing media; designed for non-majors seeking general overview of studio practice.

ART 030 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE ( 3) Introduction to sculpture for non-art majors consisting of lectures/basic studio work coordinated to cover broad range of processes.

ART 040 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING ( 3) Instruction and practice in elementary printmaking and papermaking processes.

ART 050 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING ( 3) Introductory experience in making of art through painting media; designed for non-majors seeking a general overview of studio practice.

ART 080 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS ( 3) Introduction to the concepts and techniques fundamental to the making of pottery and ceramic sculpture.

ART 097 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

ART 098 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

ART 100 (GA) CONCEPTS AND CREATION IN THE VISUAL ARTS ( 3) A study of the personal and cultural foundations of artistic creation and practice of creative production in the art studio.

ART 101 (GA) INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN ( 3) A beginning level course in Web Design, with emphasis on designing with standards to assure accessibility and effective communication.

ART 110S IDEAS AS VISUAL IMAGES ( 3) Introduction to the ideational relationships among subject, form, and content in visual images. Prerequisite: portfolio review

ART 111 IDEAS AS OBJECTS ( 3) An introduction to the relationship between ideas and the creation of three-dimensional objects. Prerequisite: portfolio review

ART 120 BEGINNING DRAWING ( 3) The study and practice of basic drawing as a way of understanding and communicating. Prerequisite: portfolio review

ART 122Y (US) COMMENTARY ON ART ( 3) An introduction to verbal commentary, both oral and written, about art. The development of critical and expressive skills given emphasis.

ART 165 ARTISTIC CONCEPTS OF SPACE ( 3) A studio course that utilizes lecture and varied media experiences to investigate space as artistic expression.

ART 166 ARTISTIC CONCEPTS OF FORM ( 3) A studio course that utilizes lecture and varied media experiences to investigate form in artistic expression.

ART 168 THE DIGITAL MEDIUM ( 3) A studio course where the computer is introduced as an artistic media.

ART 197 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

ART 198 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

ART 199 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES--ART ( 1 -12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.

ART 201 INTRO TO DIGITAL ARTS: COMPUTER GRAPHICS ( 3) Art 201 is a course introducing digital art, design, and new media concepts using graphic applications on the computer.

ART 203 THE ART OF WEB DESIGN ( 3) This course will focus on utilizing graphic formats ideal for web-based work and designing with web standards. Prerequisite: ART 201

ART 211 (US) INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN CRITICISM ( 3) An introduction to the language, aesthetics and cultural impacts of digital art and design in contemporary society.

ART 211W (US) INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN CRITICISM ( 3) An introduction to the language, aesthetics, and cultural impacts of digital art and design in contemporary society.

ART 217 METAL ART/TECHNOLOGY I ( 3) Introduction to current and emerging metal art technologies and processes as medium for conceptual, aesthetic, and functional artworks. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 or ART 110S , ART 111 , and ART 120 , and enrollment in the School of Visual arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review.

ART 217 METAL ART/TECHNOLOGY I ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Introduction to current and emerging metal art technologies and processes as medium for conceptual, aesthetic, and functional artworks. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 220 FIGURE DRAWING ( 3) Drawing from life. Emphasis on developing the ability to comprehend and record the human figure. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 or ART 110S , ART 111 , and ART 120 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review.

ART 220 FIGURE DRAWING ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Drawing from life. Emphasis on developing the ability to comprehend and record the human figure. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 223 DRAWING: TECHNIQUES, MATERIALS, AND TOOLS ( 3) Drawing with an emphasis on organization and the development of drawing skills through a variety of techniques, materials, and tools. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 223 DRAWING: TECHNIQUES, MATERIALS, AND TOOLS ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Drawing with an emphasis on organization and the development of drawing skills through a variety of techniques, materials, and tools. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 230 BEGINNING SCULPTURE ( 3) An introduction to sculpture consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and basic studio work coordinated to cover a broad range of processes. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 or ART 110S , ART 111 , and ART 120 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review.

ART 230 BEGINNING SCULPTURE ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 An introduction to sculpture consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and basic studio work coordinated to cover a broad range of processes. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 240 BEGINNING PRINTMAKING ( 3) An introduction to printmaking consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and studio work to cover a broad range of processes. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 or ART 110S , ART 111 , and ART 120 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review.

ART 240 BEGINNING PRINTMAKING ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 An introduction to printmaking consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and studio work to cover a broad range of processes. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 250 BEGINNING OIL PAINTING ( 3) The materials and techniques of painting in oil and their uses in creative painting on panels and canvas. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 or ART 110S , ART 111 , and ART 120 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review.

ART 250 BEGINNING OIL PAINTING ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 The materials and techniques of painting in oil and their uses in creative painting on panels and canvas. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 251 ACRYLIC PAINTING ( 3) Introduction to the materials and techniques of creative painting with acrylic paints. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 251 ACRYLIC PAINTING ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Introduction to the materials and techniques of creative painting with acrylic paints. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 260 BEGINNING WATERCOLOR PAINTING ( 3) Transparent watercolor painting on various papers; knowledge of materials, development of skills and creativity. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 260 BEGINNING WATERCOLOR PAINTING ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Transparent watercolor painting on various papers; knowledge of materials, development of skills and creativity. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 265 ARTISTIC CONCEPTS OF COLOR ( 3) A studio course that utilizes lecture and various media to investigate color as artistic expression. Prerequisite: ART 165 , ART 166

ART 266 ARTISTIC CONCEPTS OF LIGHT ( 3) A studio course that utilizes lecture and varied media experiences to investigate light as artistic expression. Prerequisite: ART 165 , ART 166

ART 269 METHODS AND MATERIALS I ( 3 per semester, maximum of 9) A studio course that focuses on specific media or techniques reflecting varied faculty expertise. Prerequisite: ART 165 , ART 166

ART 270 BEGINNING GRAPHIC DESIGN ( 3) A beginning graphic design studio/lecture course intended to introduce students to the practice of graphic design. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , ART 120

ART 280 BEGINNING CERAMICS ( 3) The fundamentals of ceramics, throwing, hand-building, and glazing; acquainting the student with ceramic materials, techniques, and philosophy. Prerequisite: A&A 101 , A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 or ART 110S , ART 111 , and ART 120 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review.

ART 280 BEGINNING CERAMICS ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 The fundamentals of ceramics, throwing, hand-building, and glazing; acquainting the student with ceramic materials, techniques, and philosophy. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , and enrollment in the School of Visual Arts or successful completion of an admissions portfolio review

ART 290 BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY ( 3) Fundamental techniques and approaches to the art of photography utilizing digital photographic technologies; digital cameral required.

ART 296 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

ART 297 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

ART 298 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

ART 299 (IL) FOREIGN STUDY--ART ( 1 -12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.

ART 300 STUDIO APPRENTICESHIP ( 1 - 4 per semester, maximum of 8) Direct involvement in the creative process of the artist-teacher in the studio environment. Prerequisite: fifth-semester standing

ART 314 COMPUTER 3-D: MODELING, RENDERING, AND ANIMATION ( 4 per semester, maximum of12) A studio course introducing 3-d computer generated artwork and content creation using modeling, rendering, and animation applications on the computer. Prerequisite: ART 201 and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, Interdisciplinary Digital Studio (IDS) or Integrative Arts degree program

ART 315 NEW MEDIA ART: NEW MEDIA STUDIO ( 4) A studio course concentrating on digital art and new media authoring practices. Prerequisite: ART 201 and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, Interdisciplinary Digital Studio (IDS) or Integrative Arts degree program

ART 316 VIDEO ART AND TIME-BASED MEDIA ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) A studio course concentrating on video art, new media, and experimental time based work. Prerequisite: ART 315

ART 317 METAL ART/TECHNOLOGY II ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) Further exploration of current and emerging metal art technologies and processes as medium for conceptual, aesthetic, and functional artworks. Prerequisite: ART 217 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 318 NEW MEDIA ART: GAME ART ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) A studio course concentrating on game art and new media authoring practices. Prerequisite: ART 314 , ART 315

ART 319 PHYSICAL COMPUTING ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) A studio course concentrating on interactive physical systems using software/sensors that can sense and respond to the analog world. Prerequisite: ART 201 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, Interdisciplinary Digital Studio or Integrative Arts degree programs

ART 320 ADVANCED DRAWING ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) Drawing for art majors; emphasis on sustained individual approaches based on figurative and nonfigurative sources. Prerequisite: ART 220 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program

ART 330 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE: METAL FABRICATION AND MIXED-MEDIA ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) Development of technical and conceptual skills through metal fabrication, weld ing, and mixed-media processes. Prerequisite: ART 230 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program

ART 331 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE: METAL CASTING AND MOLD-MAKING ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) Development of technical and conceptual skills through metal casting and mold- making processes. Prerequisite: ART 230 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 338 THE BODY: ISSUES AND OBJECTS ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) Creating representations of the human body and related objects as a means of sculptural expression. Prerequisite: ART 230 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 340 PRINTMAKING ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) Development of technical and expressive skills through selected problems in one or more of the print processes. Prerequisite: ART 240 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 341 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING: INTAGLIO/RELIEF ( 4) Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of intaglio and relief printmaking processes in their relation to the fine arts. Prerequisite: ART 240 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 342 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING: LITHOGRAPHY/SERIGRAPHY ( 4) Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of the lithographic and serigraphic processes and their relationship to the meaning of the print. Prerequisite: ART 240 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 343 NEW MEDIA PRINTMAKING ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) A studio course concentrating on the integration of new media and traditional printmaking processes. Prerequisite: ART 201 or ART 240 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program

ART 350 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) A variable offering in painting; course conditions defined on a rotating basis according to needs of individuals and groups. Prerequisite: ART 250 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 360 WATER-BASED MEDIA ( 4 per semester, maximum of 8) Practice in traditional techniques of transparent watercolor and experiment with opaque water paints in both representational and abstract expressions. Prerequisite: ART 260 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 365 THEMES AND ISSUES I ( 3) An advanced studio course that emphasizes individual approach to theme oriented problem solving through traditional and non-traditional multi-media explorations. Prerequisite: ART 165 , ART 166 , ART 265 , ART 266

ART 366 THEMES AND ISSUES II ( 3) An advanced studio course that emphasizes individual approach to theme oriented problem solving through traditional and non-traditional multi-media explorations. Prerequisite: ART 165 , ART 166 , ART 265 , ART 266 , ART 365

ART 380 INTERMEDIATE THROWING ( 4 per semester, maximum of12) Intermediate ceramics course with focus on using wheel and throwing skills leading to personal expression in form, glazing, and firing. Prerequisite: ART 280 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, Art Education, or Integrative Arts degree program

ART 381 INTERMEDIATE HANDBUILDING ( 4 per semester, maximum of12) An intermediate ceramics course with a focus on handbuilding techniques, leading to personal expression in forming, glazing, and firing. Prerequisite: ART 280 , ART H 111 , ART H 112 , and enrollment in the ART BA, ART BFA, ART Education, or Integrative Arts degree program.

ART 390 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOCHEMICAL PHOTOGRAPHY ( 4) Introduction to the fundamentals of black and white photochemical photography. Prerequisite: ART 110S , ART 111 , ART 120 , ART 290 , and successful portfolio review

ART 397 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)