An introduction to basic printmaking processes of relief and silkscreen printing. Students are introduced to a number of short projects designed to give a broad experience with the media. Screen Printing will be offered in the fall semester and Relief will be offered in the spring semester. 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.
Continuation of ARTS 2311 exploring various expressive aspects of the human figure. Lab fee.
Study and creation of handmade books with emphasis on sound conservation techniques and good craftsmanship. Students learn both traditional and contemporary book structures, letterpress, and binding techniques while creating books with unique and original content. Prerequisites: ARTS 1310, 1320, and 1325.Fee.
Studies in various problems and media according to individual need. Prerequisite: ARTS 2320. Lab fee.
Further studies in photography. Prerquisite: ARTS 2322 or permission of the instructor. Lab fee.
Exploration of experimental and inventive approaches of various materials and techniques related to collage. Students will investigate the dynamics of design, composition, and aesthetic concerns related to the boundary between painting and drawing while combining materials in unique ways. Offered in the Fall semester only. Prerequisites: ARTS 1310, 1320, and 1325.
Art for the elementary classroom teacher. May not be repeated for credit. Lab fee.
Art for the junior and senior high school teacher. Emphasis on the design, organization, and presentation of curricula materials. May not be repeated for credit. Lab fee.
Exploration of traditional and contemporary sculptural mediums. Prerequsite: ARTS 2340 Lab fee.
(Jewelry/Metalworking) Introduction to the language of small-scale three-dimensional form and space through hands-on creative studio experience exploring design, construction and casting techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1310 and ARTS 1320 or permission of the instructor. Fee.
A chronological survey of the development of graphic design and visual communication. May not be repeated for credit.
Further studies in ceramics. Prerequisite: ARTS 2360. Lab fee.
Emphasis in this course is on a problem-solving, conceptual development, layout and implementation of text and image integration. Prerequisites: ARTS 2375, 2377, or permission of the instructor. Fee.
Advanced graphic design problem solving with an emphasis on advertising design and client restrictions. Visual identity, print and broadcast production, and branding will be explored. Prerequisite: ARTS 3370 or permission of the instructor. Fee.
Development of individual directions and exploration of various techniques in warm and hot glass process. Basic techniques of offhand glass blowing and lampworking. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Fee.