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ARTS 4081 Senior Exhibition

Capstone course required of all B.A. and B.F.A. Art majors. Preparation of a portfolio, artist's statement and exhibition of selected works. Students develop a critical approach to viewing, exhibiting and thinking about art as well as familiarizing them with the basics of the business of art. Students complete self-directed projects in either two- or three-dimensional disciplines, meet regularly for collective review and criticism, and focus on problems related to the development and continuity of portfolios. The success completion of this requirement is a prerequisite for graduation for Arts majors.

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ARTS 4181 Studio Activities

Qualified students will explore special projects. Investigation of trans-media and experimental methods will be encouraged. This course may be taken for 1 to 4 semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Lab fee.

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ARTS 4190 Independent Learning

Individual study of a selected topic in Art under the direction of a member of the department. Variable credit hours determined by the Department Chairperson based on the student's needs. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson. Fee.

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ARTS 4191 Seminar

A study of selected topics in Art. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

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ARTS 4281 Studio Activities

Qualified students will explore special proje cts. Investigation of trans-media and experi mental methods will be encouraged. This cour se may be taken for 1 to 4 semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the inst ructor. Lab fee.

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ARTS 4310 Printmaking II: Intaglio and Lithog

An introduction to basic printmaking processes of intaglio and lithography. Students are introduced to a number of short projects designed to give a broad experience with the media: methods of platemaking, such as etching, drypoint, and aquatint; also hand-drawn imagery and transfer on to metal and stone lithography surfaces. Additional topics include print presentation, care of tools and materials, and a historical survey of printmaking. Prerequisite ARTS 1310 and 1320 or permission of instructor. Fee.

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ARTS 4311 Advanced Drawing Problems

Explores aspects of drawing that are of special interest. Prerequisite: Two previous drawing courses or permission of the instructor. Fee.

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ARTS 4320 Painting III

Studies in various media according to individual need. Prerequisite: ARTS 3320. Fee.

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ARTS 4325 Watercolor

Exploration of transparent watercolor techniques. Students with competent drawing skills will use water media to explore art concepts stressing individual thematic projects. Prerequisite: ARTS 1310, 3320, 2320. Fee.

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ARTS 4345 Art Metals II

Further studies in Art Metals. Prerequisite: ARTS 3345 or permission of the instructor. Fee.

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ARTS 4350 American Art

A history of American architecture, painting, and sculpture from the colonial periol to the present. May not be repeated for credit.

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ARTS 4380 Senior Studio

Capstone course required of all B.F.A. Art majors. Prepares students for lives as working visual artists and graduate programs. Participants review and reflect on the integration into their professional lives critical and creative thinking skills and strategies. Students demonstrate competencies in the process and stages of working toward a cohesive body of work; writing an artist's statement; and preparation for advanced study. Taken the semester before ARTS 4081 Senior Exhibition. Fee.

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ARTS 4390 Independent Learning

Individual study of a selected topic in Art under the directionof a member of the department. Variable credit hours determined by the Department Chairperson based on the student's needs. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson. Fee.

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ARTS 4395 Internship in Graphic Design

Supervised professional experience in an ad agency, design studio, or business as a means of preparing the student for a career goal in graphic design or further studies. Prerequisite: ARTS 3370 or permission of the instructor. Fee.

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ARTS 4490 Independent Learning

Individual study of a selected topic in Art under the direction of a member of the department. Variable credit hours determined by the Department Chairperson besed on the student's needs. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson. Fee.

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ARTS 4491 Seminar

A study of selected topics in Art. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

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