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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. May repeat for credit. Fee.

Explores various expressive aspects of the human figure. Prerequisite: ARTS 2311 or permission of instructor.  May repeat for credit. 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.
May repeat for credit. Fee.

Studies in various problems and media according to individual need. Prerequisite: ARTS 2320. Lab fee.

Further studies in photography. Prerequisite: ARTS 2322 or permission of the instructor. May repeat for credit. 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. May repeat for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS 1310, 1320, and 1325. Fee.

Art for the elementary classroom teacher. Twenty (20) hours of field experience (observation in public school art classes is required). Fee.

Art for the junior and senior high school teacher. Emphasis on the design, organization, and presentation of curricula materials. Twenty (20) hours of field experience (observation in public school art classes is required). Fee.

Exploration of traditional and contemporary sculptural mediums. Prerequisite: ARTS 2340 May repeat for credit. 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 survey of art created between approximately 300 and 1400. Typically characterized as the “age of faith” and “the Dark Ages,” medieval European society was more complex, nuanced, and diverse than the simplified impressions fostered by succeeding centuries. This course will examine the styles, trends, and subjects created by the many cultures that occupied medieval Europe. Students will also explore the transmission of artistic developments throughout Europe and beyond. May not be repeated for credit.

A survey of art created between approximately 300 and 1400. Typically characterized as the “age of faith” and “the Dark Ages,” medieval European society was more complex, nuanced, and diverse than the simplified impressions fostered by succeeding centuries. This course will examine the styles, trends, and subjects created by the many cultures that occupied medieval Europe. Students will also explore the transmission of artistic developments throughout Europe and beyond. May not be repeated for credit.

A survey of art from the 19th century to the present. This course qualifies as Writing Emphasis.

A chronological survey of the development of graphic design and visual communication.

An introduction to the history and processes of wheel-thrown ceramics. Students will learn the techniques necessary to create pottery on a potter’s wheel as well as finishing methods such as glazing and kiln firing. Historical and contemporary artworks and concepts are investigated. Health and safety concerns are emphasized. May repeat for credit. Fee.

This course introduces students to graphic design as a form of visual knowledge production, documentation, and communication. Historical and contemporary cultural literacy is emphasized. Digital print and screen-based projects familiarize students with the process of problem discovery, creation, setting, and solving. Presentations, critiques, reading assignments, and class discussions allow the student to develop a vocabulary and a critical framework for speaking about and developing design skills, techniques, and practices. Prerequisites: ARTS 2375, 2370, or permission of the instructor. Fee.

This course covers intermediate level graphic design as a form of visual knowledge production, documentation, and communication. Historical and contemporary cultural literacy is emphasized. Digital print and screen-based projects familiarize students with the process of problem discovery, creation, setting, and solving. Presentations, critiques, reading assignments, and class discussions allow the student to develop a vocabulary and a critical framework for speaking about and developing design skills, techniques, and practices.  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. May repeat for credit. Fee.