Course
Descriptions
Art
(ART) Course
Schedules
ART 500 Preliminary Studio for Graduate Students 3(0-6)
D
Studio for graduate students without experience in a particular discipline.
May be taken in ceramics, design, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture,
fiber design. Prerequisite: graduate status and permission of
instructor.
ART 510 Advanced Ceramics
3-12(0-6) F, Sp
Emphasizes
problems relating to concepts of forms and surface as well as
technical information pertaining to firing and glazing. A
student may take this course four times, for 3 hours of credit
each time.
Prerequisite:
ART 410.
ART 511 Glaze Composition 3(0-6) D
Principles of glaze composition in relation to creative work.
Prerequisite: ART 210.
ART 512 Kiln Construction 3(0-6) D
Principles of kiln design, construction techniques, and firing
in relation to creative work. Prerequisite: ART 210.
ART 515 Design V 3(0-6) F, Sp
An individualized studio experience in aesthetic order
emphasizing theoretical exploration of specific
architectural/environmental metaphoric spatial relationships.
Prerequisite: ART 415.
ART 516 Advanced Problems in
Figure Drawing 3(0-6) F, Sp
An individualized studio experience with emphasis on the human
figure that would include problems in foreshortening,
placement and composition. Prerequisite: ART 416.
ART 530 Painting V 3(0-6) F,
Sp
An individualized studio experience in painting beyond ART 430
competency. Prerequisite: ART 430.
ART 535 Digital Multimedia for Designers 3(0-6) F, Sp
Permits the student to concentrate in depth on the visual
development of multimedia CD ROMs using a variety of authoring
tools. Prerequisites: ART 435, ART 449.
ART 540 Photography V 3(0-6)
F, Sp
An individualized studio experience
focusing on personal research of new techniques, processes,
materials, history and concepts of traditional and
contemporary photography and professional development.
Prerequisite: ART 440.
ART 542 Photographic
Illustration 3(0-6) D
An exploration of the methodology in constructing and
photographing designs for fine arts and commercial graphic
arts photography. Prerequisites: ART 440.
ART 543 Alternative
Photographic Processes 3(0-6)
An in-depth exploration of nonsilver photographic processes
and their application to fine arts photography.
Prerequisite: ART 440.
ART 550 Printmaking V 3(0-6)
F, Sp
An individualized studio experience in printmaking beyond ART 450
competency. Prerequisite: ART 450.
ART 556 Independent Studio
1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Open to students who have completed required courses in an
area. Permission of area instructor required in metalsmithing, painting,
photography and film, printmaking, sculpture, weaving.
ART 557 Independent Studio
1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Similar to ART 556.
ART 558 Independent Studio
1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Similar to ART 556.
ART 560 Professional Development in
Sculpture 3(0-6)
An
individualized studio experience focusing on personal research
of new techniques, processes, materials, history and concepts
of traditional and contemporary sculpture, and professional
development. Prerequisite: ART 260.
ART 570 Fiber Design V 3(0-6)
F, Sp
An individualized studio experience in fiber design beyond ART 470
competency. Prerequisite: ART 470.
ART 572 Advanced Papermaking
3(0-6)
An investigation of advanced techniques and aesthetics for
making handmade paper for 2-D and 3-D forms including
bookbinding. Prerequisite:
ART 371 or graduate status.
ART
575 Surface Design on Fabric II 3(0-6) F
Advanced techniques and aesthetics for the application of
image, patterning, and color with dyes and pigments through
silkscreen, batik, paints, resists, and transfers on fabric.
Prerequisites: ART 375 or graduate standing.
ART 584 European Art Study
Tour 4(Spec) T
Travel to European art centers to study the history of art and
explore drawing and painting techniques.
ART 585 From Impression to the
Present: New York Galleries 2(Spec) T
Travel/study course to metropolitan galleries to view and
study original works of art. Students who have taken ART 484 will
do more comprehensive study.
ART 586 Seminar in Art History
3(3-0) D
Students will pursue topics of special interest and share
their research with the group. May be taken for graduate
credit. Prerequisites: 12 credits in art history, or
permission of instructor.
ART 597 Special Studies
1-6(Spec) D
Further in-depth graduate study when scholarly/studio adequacy
beyond ART 497 is achieved.
ART 605 Graduate Studio in
Drawing 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Emphasis upon mature and personal approach to drawing as a
fine art in relation to contemporary life and technology.
Prerequisites: ART 305, graduate standing, and permission of
instructor.
ART 610 Graduate Studio in
Ceramics 1-12 (Spec) F, Sp
Aimed at helping the mature student build the knowledge,
experience, and skills of the clay medium that best support
works of imagination. Prerequisites: ART 310, graduate standing,
and permission of instructor.
ART 615 Graduate Studio in
Design 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Color phenomena and visual perception as applied to two and
three-dimensional problems with emphasis on personal concepts;
various media. Prerequisites: ART 315, graduate standing, and
permission of instructor.
ART 616 Graduate Studio in
Figure Drawing 1-12(Spec)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor.
ART 619 Continuing
Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0) D
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed
all program credits but still need to use university resources
to complete their degree requirements.
ART 630 Graduate Studio in
Painting 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Development of personal concepts, methods, and uses of
materials. Prerequisite: ART 330, graduate standing, and
permission
of instructor.
ART 635 Graduate Studio in
Graphic Design 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
The pursuit of concepts and techniques involved in the field
of graphic design with emphasis on creativity and
professionalism. Prerequisites: ART 335, graduate standing,
and permission of instructor.
ART 640 Graduate Studio in
Photography 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Individualized creative problems in photography and film for
the graduate student. Prerequisite: ART 340.
ART 641 Seminar: History of
Photography 3(3-0) D
Selected topics in the field with an emphasis on recent
trends.
ART 645 Art Education 3(3-0) D
Art education and its importance in human development
.Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ART 646 Research in Art
Education 3(3-0) D
Research in art education and introduction to current research
in the field. Prerequisites: ART 345 and ART 346.
ART 647 Seminar for In-Service
Art Teachers 3(3-0) D
General discussion of problems encountered in teaching art and
solutions to those problems. Prerequisite: graduate standing
and some experience in teaching art.
ART 648 Curriculum
Development in Art Education 3(3-0) D
The development of curriculum in art programs for public
schools and study of exemplary art curriculum models.
ART 650 Graduate Studio in
Printmaking 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Professional continuation of printmaking techniques with
emphasis on quality editions of fine prints. Prerequisites:
ART 350, graduate standing, and permission of instructor.
ART 660 Graduate Studio in
Sculpture 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Graduate level course focusing on research, experimentation
and creation of 3-dimensional forms utilizing various
contemporary and traditional sculptural media. Prerequisites:
ART 360, graduate standing, and permission of instructor.
ART 670 Graduate Studio in
Fiber Design 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Concentration on the solution of independent problems in fiber
design. Prerequisite: ART 370, graduate standing, and
permission of
instructor.
ART 680 Graduate Exhibition
and Criticism 6(Spec) D
Exhibition required for the Master of Arts Degree in Art.
Creative work continued in the candidate’s area of
concentration with the dialogue, help and criticism of a
committee of three professors. Prerequisites: 20 hours of
graduate courses in art and permission of instructors.
ART 681 Research Paper in Art
Education 3(Spec) D
Conducting research on a significant problem in art education
and writing a major summary paper. Prerequisites: ART 646 and
permission of major advisor.
ART 685 Special Topics in Art
History 3(Spec) D
Individual research projects in art history. Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor.
ART 697 Special Studies
1-6(Spec) D
Further in-depth graduate study when scholarly/studio adequacy
beyond ART 597 is evidenced.
ART 705 Graduate Studio in
Drawing 3-12(Spec)
Prerequisites: ART 605 or permission of instructor.
ART 710 Graduate Studio in Ceramics
3-12(Spec)
Prerequisites: ART 610 or permission of instructor.
ART 715 Advanced Graduate Studio in
Design 3-12(Spec)
Prerequisites: ART 615 or permission of instructor.
ART 719 Art Criticism 3(3-0) D
The analysis, interpretation and evaluation of art in
contemporary times. Prerequisite: graduate standing in the
M.F.A. program.
ART 730 Advanced Graduate
Studio in Painting 3-12(Spec) D
Prerequisites: ART 630 or permission of instructor.
ART 735 Advanced Graduate
Studio in Graphic Design 3-12(Spec) F, Sp
Advanced study leading to MFA quality of portfolio.
Prerequisites: 12 hours of ART 635, graduate standing, and
permission of instructor.
ART 740 Advanced Graduate
Studio in Photography 3-12(Spec) D
Prerequisites: ART 640 or permission of instructor.
ART 750 Advanced Graduate
Studio in Printmaking 3-12(Spec)
Prerequisites: ART 660 or permission of instructor.
ART 756 Individual Studio
Projects 3-12(Spec) D
Advanced individual instruction in a studio concentration with
the graduate faculty. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
ART 760 Advanced Graduate
Studio in Sculpture 3-12(Spec) F, Sp
Advanced graduate level course focusing on research,
experimentation and creation of 3-dimensional forms utilizing
various contemporary and traditional sculptural media.
Prerequisites: ART 660 or permission of instructor.
ART 770 Advanced Graduate
Studio in Weaving/Fiber Design 3-12(Spec) D
Prerequisites: ART 670 or permission of instructor.
ART 780 Readings in Greek Art
3(Spec) D
Individualized study and directed readings in Greek art and
architecture on a topic determined upon consultation with the
instructor. Prerequisite: 12 credits in Art
History or permission of the instructor.
ART 781 Readings in Western
European Medieval Art and Architecture 3(Spec) D
Individualized study and directed readings in Western European
Medieval art and architecture on a topic determined upon
consultation with the instructor. Prerequisites: 12 credits in
art history or permission of the instructor.
ART 782 Readings in Italian
Renaissance Art 3(Spec) D
Individualized study and directed readings in Italian
Renaissance art on a topic determined upon consultation with
the instructor. Prerequisite: 12 credits in Art
History or permission of the instructor.
ART 783 Readings in American
Art: From Colonial Times to 1913 3(3-0) D
Individualized study and directed readings in American art
from Colonial times to the Armory show on a topic determined
upon consultation with the instructor.
ART 785 Readings in Modern Art
3(3-0) D
Prerequisites: 12 credits in Art History or permission of
instructor.
ART 786 Readings in
Contemporary Art 3(3-0) D
Prerequisites: 12 credits in Art History or permission of
instructor.
ART 798 Thesis-Exhibition
6(Spec) D
Student must present a written thesis and an exhibition
subject to approval by the candidate’s graduate committee
and major advisor.
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courses. The following courses offered through the
department are of unspecified content or variable credit: ART
556, 557, 558, 597, 697.
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