ART (AR)
AR 001. Freshman Core Review.
Art majors pursuing the BA degree, the BFA degree, or the BS in Education degree must pass the foundation review after completion of the 15 credit hour foundation program (AR 100, AR 104, AR 106, AR 201, AR 202) and before taking upper level or advanced art courses. Foundation review should be completed before the end of the sophomore year. See advisor for details. No credit.
AR 100. Drawing I.
A foundation in objective drawing skills including proportional and spatial accuracy, perspective, line, value and light and shade and formal logic and composition. Drawing is the essential vehicle for visual invention and the creative process. (3)
AR 104. Design Foundations.
Theory and application of the elements and principles of design with emphasis on black and white. (3)
AR 106. Three-D Foundations.
Core course required for students majoring in art in Art Education, 2-D, 3-D, Graphic Design and the B.F.A. It explores height, width, depth, volume and gravity in three-dimensional form. Basic techniques and media are used as a foundation for development of ideas and implementation in mid-level and advanced 3-D problems. Sculpture, ceramics, and fibers are built upon this course. (3)
AR 108. Drawing In Society.
A course combining studio drawing with the study of how art incorporates and communicates the experiences and values of society. No credit toward BFA major. (University Studies course) (3)
AR 111. Ceramics: A Metaphor For Understanding Human Experience.
Ceramic design, form and functions will be explored to gain an enhanced understanding of human experience through the ages. No credit toward BFA major. (University Studies course) (3)
AR 112. Perspectives in Art.
Understanding the role of contemporary and historical art in enriching the human experience. No credit toward BFA major. (University Studies course) (3)
AR 150. Structural Figure Drawing.
This course makes the transition between objective drawing of the still life, as practiced in Drawing I, and drawing the human figure, more fully developed in Drawing II. Students learn to apply objective drawing skills to the greater challenge posed by the human figure. Prerequisites: AR 100 or consent of instructor. (3)
AR 201. Color Composition.
Theory and application of color as it applies to two-dimensional art. Prerequisite: AR 104. (3)
AR 202. Drawing II: Human Figure.
Problems in drawing with emphasis on the human figure. Prerequisite: AR 150. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 270. Art for the Elementary Teacher.
A study of the child's creative art growth in early childhood, upper elementary and middle school levels. Also an examination and development of relevant and effective art education programs. (3)
AR 302. Printmaking.
Relief, intaglio and lithographic processes for the beginning printmaker. Prerequisites: AR 001. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 303. Screenprinting.
An introduction to basic screenprinting techniques and the production of editions. Prerequisites: AR 001 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 313. New Genre.
An introduction to new types of 3-D design: performance; community art; video; multimedia; installations; sound; and other non-traditional "in the round" art forms and issues. Students will gain a well-developed background in current contemporary art issues and an understanding of how performance and New Genre draws from Sculpture, Painting, Theatre, Dance Music and Society. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: AR 001. (3)
AR 314. Drawing III: Advanced Problems.
Problems in drawing with emphasis on advanced applications of basic drawing skills and strategies. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: AR 001. (3)
AR 315. Three Dimensional Design.
Fundamental exploration of the elements and principles of design as they relate to three dimensional form. Prerequisite: AR 001. (3)
AR 318. Graphic Design Internship.
Professional design experience in an appropriate work setting. Prerequisites: AR 001; AR 319; AR 322; AR 408; AR 416. (3)
AR 319. Introduction to Graphic Design.
An introductory study of the principles and practices of graphic design, layout and typography as used in contemporary media. Prerequisites: AR 001 or consent of instructor. (3)
AR 320. Watercolor I.
A beginning course in the use of transparent watercolor. Prerequisite: AR 001; AR 100. (3)
AR 322. Typography.
An introduction to letter form and typography as they relate to typographic design, both historically and in the computer environment. Prerequisites: AR 001; AR 319; or consent of instructor. (3)
AR 324. Digital Art Photography.
Introduction to the artistic, conceptual basics of digital photography. Students will develop an understanding of photography as creative and challenging art form and as art documentation. May be repeated for credit. (3)
AR 325. Painting.
A beginning study of basic techniques and use of oil or polymer paints with emphasis upon contemporary styles. Prerequisites: AR 001. (3)
AR 330. Fibers I.
A fibers survey including weaving, floor-loom weaving, dyeing processes, and/or fiber sculpture. Prerequisite: AR 001 or consent of instructor. (3)
AR 332. Sculpture I.
A study in three-dimensional design. Various materials will be explored in a working experience of form, space, color, texture, line and shape. Prerequisite: AR 001 or consent of instructor. (3)
AR 342. Ceramics I.
A beginning course in ceramic design with emphasis upon hand-built construction and glazing processes. Prerequisite: AR 001 or consent of instructor. (3)
AR 352. Museum Internship in Art.
The internship may be taken for three (3) credit hours or 120 work hours and may be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: AR 001. (3)
AR 370-372. Independent Study in Art.
Directed individual study to further develop previously learned processes. Prerequisite: AR 001; AR 302 or AR 303; AR 313; AR 314; AR 325; AR 330; AR 332; AR 342. (1-3)
AR 375. Art & New Technology.
An introductory course covering photographic progression, multi-image projections, large-scale computer prints, video, sounds, kinetic art, and basic computer applications. Students will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop, Lightwave 3-D and Final Cut Pro for Video Editing, as well as other scanning and image manipulation software. Required for 3-D animation majors. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 376. 3-D Digital Animation.
An introductory course to the study of 3-D animation on the Macintosh computer. Emphasis will be on the more advanced use of 3-D modeling, scanning and images manipulation in creative animated sequences. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: AR 375. (3)
AR 408. Graphic Design Studio Problems.
An advanced study of layout and design procedures for the visual designer with emphasis upon portfolio development. Prerequisite: AR 001; AR 319; AR 322. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 409. Illustration.
The advanced study of contemporary techniques and methods for producing illustrations. Prerequisite: AR 100. (3)
AR 416. Advanced Graphic Design.
An advanced study of the concepts and production techniques of graphic design. Prerequisite: AR 001; AR 319; AR 322. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 418. Introduction to Web Design.
Introductory course in the basic principles and issues concerning web design and programming. Students will complete a working website that will serve as a self-promotional tool for them in the graphic design/web industry. Professional approach to the discipline of creating well-designed websites will be a key emphasis in the course. May be repeated for credit. (3)
AR 421. Watercolor II.
Advanced watercolor techniques and mixed media covered. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: AR 001; AR 320. (3)
AR 425. Figurative Sculpture.
In-depth study in modeling the human figure in three dimensions. Students will handle the human figure in a variety of environments which will lead to the production of sculptural forms. May be repeated for credit. (3)
AR 426. Advanced Painting.
An advanced exploration of painting media. Prerequisites: AR 001; AR 325. May be repeated for additional credit. 3)
AR 431. Sculpture II.
An in-depth exploration of carving, modeling, constructing and casting techniques. Prerequisites: AR 001; AR 332. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 441. Ceramics II.
An intermediate course in ceramics with emphasis upon wheel throwing, glaze formulation and kiln firing. Prerequisites: AR 001; AR 342 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 501. Intaglio Printmaking.
The process of intaglio printmaking and personal expression. (3)
AR 502. Lithography Printmaking
. A course in the techniques of lithography and the development of personal expression. Prerequisite: AR 001. (3)
AR 520. Figure Painting.
Painting from the human figure with emphasis upon composition, human structure and techniques. Prerequisites: AR 001; AR 325. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 525. Studio Process.
Experimentation in specialized and advanced art media in intensive studio formats. Specific objectives and content will change depending on emphasis. Prerequisite: AR 001. (2)
AR 530. Fibers II.
Further exploration of fiber media including weaving and/or surface design and fiber sculpture. Prerequisites: AR 001; AR 330. May be repeated for additional credit. (3)
AR 541. Ceramics III.
An advanced course designed to develop competency in ceramic art processes. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: AR 001; AR 441 or equivalent experience. (3)
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