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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Basic application of interactive digital technology, design and application of internet-based communications (web site design), hypermedia language, sound and visual synchronization (motion graphics), communication standards, emerging technologies, and multimedia; with introduction to Final Cut Pro and Dreamweaver software. Prerequisite: ARTS 3375 or permission of the instructor. Fee.

Modeled from a graphic design business, this course will provide practical applications for selected on and off campus groups with advertising or design needs. Prerequisite: ARTS 3375 or permission of the instructor. Fee. May be used in place of 4395 Internship in Graphic Design.

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.

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.

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

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 3375 or permission of the instructor. May be used in place of ARTS 4375 Applied Graphic Design.

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.

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