ART 1301: Fundamentals of Drawing
[TCCN—ARTS 1316]
Cr. 3. (0-6). The use of graphic media to explore fundamental visual relationships.

ART 1304: Fundamentals of Painting
Cr. 3. (0-6). An introduction to the basic perceptual and technical problems involved in various painting media.

ART 1310: Fundamentals of Printmaking
Cr. 3. (0-6). An introduction to fine art printing through the basic techniques of relief printing, etching, and lithography.

ART 1320: 3-Dimensional Design Principles and Theory I
Cr. 3. (0-6). Language and application of 3-dimensional design in the context of visual processing. Emphasis on concept, form/space relationships, problem solving, and cultivation of integrated thinking skills.

ART 1330: Fundamentals of Graphic Communications
Cr. 3. (0-6). Introduction to the principles of 2-dimensional design and problem solving skills through basic form, structure and compositional studies.

ART 1340: Fundamentals of Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Cr. 3. (0-6). Introduction to design and basic technical processes.

ART 1350: Fundamentals of Ceramics
Cr. 3. (0-6). An introduction to ceramic design and basic forming and firing techniques.

ART 1360: Fundamentals of Sculpture
Cr. 3. (0-6). An introduction to sculptural media, processes, and concepts.

ART 1370: Fundamentals of Photography
Cr. 3. (0-6). An introduction to the basic perceptual and technical problems of black and white photography.

ART 1382: Fundamentals of Computer Imaging

Cr. 3. (0-6). Digital image acquisition, manipulation, an output using various software programs.

ART 1383: Introduction to New Media Art

Cr. 3. (0-6). Strategies and form in nontraditional media.

ART 1397: Selected topics in Fundamental Studio Art
Cr. 3. (0-6). May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

ART 2396: Selected Topics in Introductory Art
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: ENGL 1303 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

ART 2398: Independent Study
Cr. 3. Prerequisite: a minimum of twelve semester hours of foundation program studio courses, or approval of the chair. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.

ART 3300: Intermediate Drawing
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level), including ART 1301, or equivalent. Organizational and technical considerations of composition in various disciplines of drawing. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3301: Life Drawing
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level), including ART 1301, or equivalent. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Drawing of the human figure. Studies from the life model in various media.

ART 3303: Color
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). The examination and application of the various systems, theories, and considerations for the uses of color in visual expression. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3304: Intermediate Painting
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level), including ART 1304, or equivalent. Organizational and technical considerations of composition in various disciplines of painting. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3306: Watercolor
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). Investigation of technical processes and aesthetic considerations of the watercolor medium. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3309-3310-3311: Junior Painting Major
Cr. 3 per course (0-6 each), concurrent enrollment required. Prerequisites: completion of premajor courses and approval of major faculty. Advanced work in drawing: analytical and conceptual projects; emphasis on the development of individually creative modes. Concentrated work in the major disciplines; oriented to the discovery of problem-solving strategies to serve personal and pictorial goals.

ART 3312: Intaglio
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses, including ART 1310 or equivalent. Fine art printing in intaglio, including etching, drypoint, aquatint, photo, and experimental techniques. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3313: Silkscreen
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or the equivalent. Fine art printing in silkscreen. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3314: Lithography
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses including ART 1310 or equivalent. Fine art printing in stone and metal plate lithography. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3315: Monoprint/Monotype Printmaking
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or equivalent. Techniques to create one-of-a-kind fine art prints. May be repeated for credit with the consent of the instructor.

ART 3316: Relief Printmaking
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or equivalent. Fine art printing in woodcut, linocut, and experimental relief techniques. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3317: Photo-Based Printmaking
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or equivalent. Photo-mechanical printing techniques including photo-polymer intaglio and relief, photo-lithography, and polyester plate lithography. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3318: Book Arts
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or equivalent. Techniques and conceptual considerations for the production of artist's books. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3320: 3-Dimensional Design Principles and Theory II
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level) to include ART 1320. Continuation of ART 1320 with emphasis on ideation, design development, complex relationships, and media interfaces. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3321: Perspective Drawing
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or equivalent. Perspective drawing of spaces, products, and objects. Exploration of line weight, hierarchy, texture, and value to emphasize form. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3322: Design Technology
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation design studio courses to include ART 1320. Design portfolio and presentation using graphic applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3323: The American Home Aesthetic
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio art courses (1000-level). Cultural and social issues that have influenced the American home aesthetic.

ART 3324: Interior Design
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: ART 3320 and 3321. Applied design problems with emphasis on the relationship between human dynamics and the environment. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3325-3326-3327: Junior Interior Design Major
Cr. 3. (0-6). Concurrent enrollment. Prerequisites: completion of eighteen hours of advanced 3000-level related art studios including premajor courses ART 1320, 3320, and 3321, or the equivalent, and approval of major faculty. In-depth study of applied interior design problems that explore the interface between architecture and interior spaces with emphasis on concept.

ART 3328: Rendering and Sketching
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: ART 3321 or equivalent . Advanced perspective drawing incorporating value and color to emphasize form. Exploration of several color media combinations of linear and aerial perspective. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3329: Patterns, Design and Symmetry
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: twelve hours in foundation program studio courses including ART 1320 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. Introduction to symmetry and its role in design, including a computer based component to design and color patterns.

ART 3330: Intermediate Graphic Communications
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level), including ART 1330, or equivalent. Message and meaning in imagery, through advanced skills in media exploration, image stylization, visualizing skills, and basic type introduction. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3331: Graphic Design Software
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: ART 3330 or consent of instructor. Software applications on Macintosh platform used by graphic designers to include photo imagery, vector graphics, and typography. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3332: Illustration
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). Investigation of the technical and compositional practices common to the field of contemporary illustration. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3334: Drawing for Graphic Communication
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level), including ART 1330, or equivalent. Investigation of various modes of drawing used for the presentation of ideas in graphic communications. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3335-3336-3337: Junior Graphic Communications Major
Cr. 3 per course. (0-6 each). Concurrent enrollment required. Prerequisites: completion of premajor courses and review of portfolio and approval by major faculty. Graphic design with emphasis on typography, design history and computer, software and technical processes used in design. May be repeated for credit with instructor consent.

ART 3338: Typography for Graphic Design
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level) or consent of instructor. Studies in typography for graphic design. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3340: Intermediate Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level) or equivalent. Designing forms of a functional and nonfunctional nature utilizing basic forming and joining processes. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3341: Jewelry Casting Techniques
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). Introduction and investigation of basic casting techniques, reproduction techniques, and design application. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3342: Metalsmithing
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). Introduction to basic forming techniques relative to holloware or volumetric form construction. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3350: Intermediate Ceramics
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level) or equivalent. Processes in designing with clay: hand, wheel, and mold forming, applied decoration, glaze calculations, and firing techniques. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3351: Ceramic Production Techniques
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). Investigation of the forming and firing practices of production line ceramics. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3353: Glaze Calculations
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). Exploration of the properties of glaze technology and its uses for expressive purposes. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3358: Clay-Forming Processes
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). An examination of sculptural form through the use of a variety of glazed and unglazed elements. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3360: Intermediate Sculpture
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: ART 1360 and nine semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level) or consent of instructor. Exploration of conceptual process of sculpture. Creation of objects incorporating light, sound, and movement.

ART 3361: Sculptural Processes
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: ART 1360 and 9 semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000 level) or consent of instructor. Various sculptural processes which may include casting, metal fabrication, and wood sculpture techniques. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3362: Advanced Sculpture
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: ART 3360 or consent of instructor. Advanced conceptual and expressive problems in a variety of sculptural media. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3363: Performance Art

Cr: 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or consent of instructor. Creation and exploration of artworks that are performative or live presentations. May be repeated for credit.

ART 3365-3366-3367: Junior Sculpture Major
Cr. 3 per course. (0-6 each). Concurrent enrollment required. Prerequisites: completion of premajor courses and approval of major faculty. Investigation of sculptural problems related to various media. Sculpture studio emphasizes individual problem solution and expression.

ART 3370: Intermediate Photography
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: six semester hours in fundamental studio courses including ART 1370. Experimentation in development of technical processes and conceptual strategies in black and white and nonsilver photography. May be repeated for credit by instructor consent.

ART 3371: Advanced Photography
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in fundamental studio courses (1000-level) and ART 3370 or consent of instructor. Advanced technical skills in black and white and color photography as well as a conceptual understanding of photography as an aesthetic form of communication. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3372: Video Art
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). Exploration of the technical aspects of videotaping and editing both in the studio and on location. Emphasis on use as an art form. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3373: Multiple Imagery
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: six semester hours in fundamental studio courses, including ART 1370; and either ART 3371 or permission of instructor. Connections between single-frame images as found in paired and sequential photographs, narratives, photo essays, and film/video.

ART 3374: Computer Imaging I
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000 level or equivalent). Computer imaging, image enhancement, manipulation, and generation. Experience on Macintosh computers desirable.

ART 3375-3376-3377: Junior Photography/Digital Media Major
Cr. 3 per course. (0-6). Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment, completion of premajor courses and portfolio review and approval by major faculty. Black and white and color chemical photography, digital photography, single and multiple imagery, Web art and video art.

ART 3380: Intermedia Seminar
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or equivalent and ENGL 1304. Readings and discussions in new strategies of artistic production within the context of recent technological, scientific, cultural, and political developments.

ART 3381: Intermedia Laboratory
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: ART 3380 or consent of instructor. Interdisciplinary arts laboratory that fuses emergent media, computer science, performance, music, and digital art, with emphasis on research, practice, and theory. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3395: Selected Topics in Design
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or consent of instructor. Will be identified by a specific title each time it is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

ART 3396: Selected Topics in Crafts
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or consent of instructor.  Will be identified by a specific title each time it is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

ART 3397: Selected Topics in Fine Arts
Cr. 3. (0-9). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000 level). May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 3399-4399: Senior Honors Thesis
Cr. 3 per semester. Prerequisite: approval of department chair.

ART 4198: Independent Study
Cr. 1. (0-1). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours of foundation program studio courses and consent of instructor and director. Independent study. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.

ART 4298: Independent Study
Cr. 2. (0-2). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours of foundation program studio courses and consent of instructor and director. Independent study. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.

ART 4300-4301-4302: Senior Painting Major I
Cr. 3 per course. (0-6 each). Concurrent enrollment required in ART 4300- ART 4301- ART 4302. Prerequisites: ART 3309-3310-3311 and review of portfolio by major faculty. ART 4300-4301-4302 must be completed prior to ART 4303-4304-4305. Development of analytical, conceptual, and critical skills through intensive studio work, critical studies, faculty mentoring, critiques, and visiting artists.

ART 4303-4304-4305: Senior Painting Major II
Cr. 3 per course. (0-6 each). Concurrent enrollment required in ART 4303-ART 4304-ART 4305. Prerequisites: ART 4300-4301-4302 and review of portfolio by major faculty. Continued concentrated studio immersion emphasizing conceptual and critical skills to develop a unique, cohesive, pertinent, and timely body of work. Ongoing critical studies, faculty mentoring, critiques, and visiting artists.

ART 4306: Advanced Drawing
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite:ART 3300 or equivalent. Nonconventional media with an emphasis on drawing as a conceptual and expressive tool. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 4307: Painting for Majors
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: student must be accepted into a painting major concentration. Exploration of advanced conceptual and expressive problems in the various disciplines of painting. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 4320-4321-4322: Senior Interior Design Major I
Cr. 3 per course. (0-6 each). Concurrent enrollment. Prerequisites: ART 3325-3326-3327, and review of portfolio by major faculty. Advanced study in interior design with emphasis on comprehensive planning that includes programming, schematic design, design development and final presentation.

ART 4323-4324-4325: Senior Interior Design Major II
Cr. 3 per course. (0-6 each). Concurrent enrollment. Prerequisites: ART 4320-4321-4322, and review of portfolio by major faculty. A continuation of Senior Interior Design Major I with further emphasis on the development of a professional portfolio.

ART 4326: Professional Practice for Interior Design
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: ART 3320 and ART 3321. Methods in developing and managing an interior design business; marketing services; client contact; programming; contract/fees; design management; project scheduling-production management; budgeting, furniture/ finish/ equipment specifications; purchasing/installation; and project follow-up.

ART 4327: Design Development, Drawing Specifications
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000-level). Drawing and graphic standards used in traditional drafting; to include building construction and codes.May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 4330-4331-4332: Senior Graphic Communications Major I
Cr. 3. (0-6 each). Concurrent enrollment. Prerequisites: ART 3335-3336-3337 and review of portfolio by major faculty. Senior graphic communications major courses 4330-4331-4332 and ART 4333-4334-4335 must be taken in consecutive semesters. Advanced studies in graphic design, including semantics, design theory and issues, critical thinking, complex problem solving, and concept development skills.

ART 4333-4334-4335: Senior Graphic Communications Major II
Cr. 3. (0-6). Concurrent enrollment. Prerequisites: ART 4330-4331-4332 must be completed in preceding semester and review of portfolio by major faculty. Continued advanced studies in graphic design, with a further emphasis on professional applications, portfolio development and documentation. Senior students are responsible for the organization and presentation of their work in the annual Graphic Communications Senior Exhibit.

ART 4360-4361-4362: Senior Sculpture Major I
Cr. 3 per course. (0-6 each). Prerequisites: ART 3365-3366-3367 and review of portfolio by major faculty. ART 4360-ART 4361-ART 4362 must be completed prior to ART 4363- 4364-4365. Concentrated studio work involving creative expression, investigation of structure and media, critiques, visiting artists, and interdisciplinary study.

ART 4369: Photography Critique
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: one 3000-level photography course or equivalent. Critical analysis of photographs.

ART 4370-4371-4372: Senior Photography/Digital Media Major I
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment required, ART 3375, ART 3376, ART 3377, and portfolio review and approval by major faculty. Video, multi-media, and advanced chemical and digital photography.

ART 4373-4374-4375: Senior Photography/Digital Media Major II
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment required, ART 4370, ART 4371, and ART 4372 (must be completed in the preceding semester), and portfolio review and approval by major faculty. Individual work on senior project resulting in a coherent body of artwork demonstrating creative and technical command of various photographic and digital media and conceptual understanding of the major.

ART 4376: Computer Imaging II
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: ART 3374. Advanced techniques of image development, computer multi-media and interactive programming.

ART 4392: Selected Topics in Contemporary Art
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or consent of instructor. Will be identified by a specific title each time it is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

ART 4395: Selected Topics in Design
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or consent of instructor. Will be identified by a specific title each time it is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

ART 4396: Selected Topics in Studio Practice
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses or consent of instructor. Will be identified by a specific title each time it is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

ART 4397: Selected Topics in Fine Arts
Cr. 3. (0-6). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours in foundation program studio courses (1000 level). May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

ART 4398: Independent Study
Cr. 3. (0-3). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours of foundation program studio courses and consent of instructor and director. Independent study. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.

ART 4498: Independent Study
Cr. 4. (0-4). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours of foundation program studio courses and consent of instructor and director. Independent study. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.

ART 4598: Independent Study
Cr. 5. (0-5). Prerequisites: twelve semester hours of foundation program studio courses and consent of instructor and director. Independent study. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.