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ART AND DESIGN COURSES (ART)
 
ART 1133 Visual Arts (2-2)
  Visual arts and their relationship to human needs and aspirations. NOTE: Credit for this course may not be applied toward any program in art.
   
ART 1134 Honors Visual Arts (2-2)
  Visual arts and their relationship to human needs and aspirations. Presentation of aesthetic, cultural and social issues related to art and its making. NOTE: Credit for this course may not be applied toward any program in art.
   
ART 1145 Foundations of Form and Space (3-3)
  Introduction to the principles, elements, and concepts of two-dimensional space.
   
ART 1150 Foundations of Time and Space (3-3)
  Introduction to the principles, elements, and concepts of three- and four-dimensional space.
   
ART 2201 Introductory Drawing (3-3)
  Introduction to drawing with emphasis on traditional rendering materials and techniques.
   
ART 2202 2D Studio I (3-3)
  Fundamental concepts in printmaking. Basic techniques in producing black and white multiples in relief, intaglio, serigraphy and lithography. Prerequisites: ART 1145, ART 2201 or ART 2210, and ART 2230.
   
ART 2204 3D Studio I (3-3)
  Fundamental concepts in pottery and ceramics. Basic techniques in production and free form ceramics to include introduction to hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing/firing techniques. Prerequisites: ART 1145, AR T2201 or ART 2210, and ART 2230.
   
ART 2205 3D Studio II (3-3)
  Fundamental concepts in sculpture. Emphasis on traditional subtractive and additive techniques in a variety of media. Prerequisites: ART 1145, ART 2201 or ART 2210, and ART 2230.
   
ART 2206 2D Studio II (3-3)
  Fundamental concepts in painting. Basic techniques in application using transparent and opaque painting media. Prerequisites: ART 1145, ART 2201 or ART 2210, and ART 2230.
   
ART 2210 e-Drawing (3-3)
  Introduction to drawing with emphasis on developing rendering skills applied to digital technology.
   
ART 2228 Photo Studio I (3-3)
  Introduction to the fundamentals of black and white darkroom photography.
   
ART 2230 Color and Technology (3-3)
  Introduction to the principles and science of color and color applications in both colorant and digital environments.
   
ART 2250 Survey of Art History I (3-3)
  Survey of the history of art from antiquity through the Gothic period.
   
ART 2251 Survey of Art History II (3-3)
  Survey of the history of art from Renaissance through Realism.
   
ART 3301 Life Drawing (3-3)
  Drawing the human form with emphasis on rendering mood and expression while learning skeletal and muscular structure. May be repeated up to two times for credit (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite: ART 2201 or ART 2210.
   
ART 3302 History of the Arts (3)
  An analysis of examples of art from diverse periods with an emphasis on trends and patterns and the interactions of art with various aspects of social, political, and intellectual developments.
   
ART 3308 <<dti>> Principles of Digital Design (3-3)
  Introduction to the fundamental principles of graphic design using a variety of desktop software including writing HTML. Prerequisites: ART 1145, ART 2201 or ART 2210, and ART 2230.
   
ART 3310 <<dti>> Time/Sound (3-3)
  Exploration of graphic design applied to multimedia. Students will learn to produce presentations using type, imagery, and audio-visuals. Prerequisite: ART 3308.
   
ART 3315 <<dti>> Design for the Internet (3-3)
  Formal and practical aspects of graphic design as applied to web development, Internet communication, marketing, and advertising. Prerequisite: ART 3308.
   
ART 3318 Conceptual Drawing (3)
  A course in the exploration of image making that expands drawing from direct observation to a more conceptual approach. May be repeated for credit up to nine hours. Prerequisites: ART 1145, 2201.
   
ART 3320 Ancient and Medieval Art (3-3)
  Classical antiquity through the Gothic period.
   
ART 3321 Renaissance and Baroque (3-3)
  Northern and Southern Renaissance through the Baroque period.
   
ART 3322 18th and 19th Century Art (3-3)
  Classical, Realism, Romanticism, and Impressionism.
   
ART 3323 20th Century Art (3-3)
  Post-Impressionism to the present.
   
ART 3324 <<dti>> Paper/Screen (3-3)
  Exploration of desktop and web-based publishing. Production of content, research, imagery, and development of paper and web-based publications. Prerequisite: ART 3308 or permission of department chairman.
   
ART 3328 Photo Studio II (3-3)
  Exploration of technical and artistic aspects of color photography. Concentration on color slide/ transparency photography as a source of images for such markets as magazines, advertising, books, and a variety of other publications. Prerequisite: ART 2228.
   
ART 3330 2D Studio III (3-3)
  Advanced concepts in two-dimensional media. Studio/seminar focusing on specific painting, printmaking, drawing, and mixed media techniques. Prerequisites: ART 2202 and ART 2206.
   
ART 3331 3D Studio III (3-3)
  Advanced concepts in three-dimensional media. Studio/seminar focusing on specific additive and subtractive techniques in a variety of media. Prerequisites: ART 2204 and ART 2205.
   
ART 3346 Educational Assessment in Fine Arts (3-3)
  This course provides a broad foundation in all aspects of assessment as it is applied to the P-12 music and art classroom, from learning theory to practical application of assessment techniques, data management, critical thinking, progress reporting and portfolio building. Assessment task design in the artistic response modes is covered, and a series of assessments that can be implemented in the music/ art classroom are developed. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP.
   
ART 3348 Photo Studio III (3-3)
  Exploration of lighting, backgrounds, color harmony, composition, and other aspects of studio photography. Film and digital means utilized for capturing images. Prerequisite: ART 3328
   
ART 3350 Research and Criticism (3-3)
  Exploration of modern and postmodern art in the 20th century with emphasis on research, analysis, and writing about issues, artists, art forms, and movements in art.
   
ART 3355 Graphic Design History (3-3)
  Survey of the history of graphic design from prehistoric visual communications to contemporary global issues.
   
ART 3361 Integrating Art into the Curriculum (3-3)
  Critical and experiential investigation of approaches for integrating visual art into the elementary curriculum. Prerequisite: EDU 3310 and PSY 3303.
   
ART 3375 Special Topics in Art/Design (3-3)
  Examination of selected topics in art and design not included in the established curriculum. Content may be of a historical, thematic, or technological nature. May be repeated for credit.
   
ART 3380 Travel Study in Art/Photography (3-3)
  Supervised investigation of photography and other art media through travel abroad or within the interior of United States. May be repeated for credit.
   
ART 4424 <<dti>> Design Studio (3-3)
  In-depth graphic design studio/lab working with actual clients and producing design solutions for industry. Student must demonstrate proficiency with digital technology systems and have a portfolio design. Prerequisite: ART 3324 or permission from the department chairman.
   
ART 4428 Photo Studio IV (3-3)
  Advanced projects in photography. Collaboration with clients, designers, writers and others in the development of photographic solutions. Prerequisite: ART 2228.
   
ART 4430 2D Studio IV (3-3)
  Content and issues in two-dimensional media. Studio/ seminar experiences focusing on the development of personal artistic expression. Prerequisite: ART 3330.
   
ART 4431 3D Studio IV (3-3)
  Content and issues in three-dimensional media. Studio/seminar experiences focusing on the development of personal artistic expression. Prerequisite: ART 3331.
   
ART 4435 Collaborative Studio (3-3)
  An integrative art studio experience joining students from each concentration area. Thematic, supervised exploration of a chosen medium. May be repeated up to two times for credit (9 hours maximum.) Prerequisite: Must have completed the third level of an art studio concentration or have approval of department chair.
   
ART 4472 Internship in Art Education (9)
  The Professional Internship Program is the culminating clinical field-based experience for students seeking certification in a teaching field. The Professional Internship Program provides the student with the opportunity to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester. The student will demonstrate skills of the informed, reflective decision maker throughout the internship experience. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP; Corequisite: IED 4454 Internship Seminar for Interdisciplinary Education.
   
ART 4481 Methods and Materials for the Art Teacher (3-3)
  Teaching methods, selection, organization, and use of art materials. Prerequisite: ART 3361 and admission to TEP.
   
ART 4491 Guided Independent Research (1 to 3 credits per course per semester)
  Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.
   
ART 4492 Guided Independent Research (1 to 3 credits per course per semester)
  Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.
   
ART 4493 Guided Independent Study (1 to 3 credits per course per semester)
  Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.
   
ART 4494 Guided Independent Study (1 to 3 credits per course per semester)
  Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.
   
ART 4496 Internship (3-6)
  Experiential learning in the context of an art- or design-related profession. Must be approved by the department chairman and cooperating host organization or business. May be repeated for credit up to 9 hours maximum.
   
ART 4499 Senior Thesis (3-3)
  Requirement for all graduating art or design majors in a comprehensive program of study. Production of a body of work related to their area of concentration and the production of a written manifesto and statement. This course should be taken during the semester of graduation.