ART 605 Advanced Drawing 3(0,6) Advanced- level studies of drawing which explore the synthesis of refined drawing skills and philosophies of art. Student's understanding of drawing as a form of art is developed through studio practice augmented by critiques, demonstrations, lectures, field trips, and independent research. Preq: ART 305 or consent of instructor.
ART 607 Advanced Painting 3(0,6) Advanced studio course in painting. Study of contemporary painters and directions is included. Students select painting media and are expected to develop a strong direction based on prior painting experience. Preq: ART 307 or consent of instructor.
ART 609 Advanced Sculpture 3(0,6) Intensive independent studio concentration to further develop personal direction and content. Emphasis is on continued investigation of sculptural context, materials and processes, and relative historical research. Preq: ART 309 or consent of instructor.
ART 611 Advanced Printmaking 3(0,6) Culmination of process, techniques, and individual development. Students are expected to have mastered process and technique for the benefit of the image produced. Creativity and self-expression are highly emphasized as students select a process for concentrated study. Preq: ART 311 or consent of instructor.
ART 613 Advanced Photography 3(0,6) Continuation of ART 313. Advanced problems in photography. Preq: ART 313 or consent of instructor.
ART 617 Advanced Ceramic Arts 3(0,6) Students are directed toward further development of ideas and skills. Glaze calculation and firing processes are incorporated to allow for a dynamic integration of form and ideas. Preq: ART 317 or consent of instructor.
ART 620 Selected Topics in Art 1-3(0,6-9) Intense course in studio art. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
ART 690 Directed Studies 1-5(0,2-10) Study of areas in the visual arts not included in other courses or additional advanced work. Must be arranged with a specific instructor prior to registration. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
ART 803 Fundamentals of Visual Art 3(0,6) Intensive introduction of visual art and design fundamentals; two- and three-dimensional studio work with emphasis on time-based media and design.
ART 805 Visual Arts Seminar on Theories and Practice I 3(3,0) Issues related to the practice of the artist, emphasizing theories and criticism of contemporary art.
ART 806 Visual Arts Seminar on Theories and Practice II 3(3,0) Continuation of ART 805.
ART 813 Photo-Based Imaging Theories and Techniques 3(0,6) Offers in-depth examination of photographic imaging processes for artistic expression, utilizing both traditional and digital tools and concepts. Preq: Master of Fine Arts student or consent of instructor.
ART 821 Visual Arts Seminar on Art and Technology 3(3,0) Explores the relationship between art and technology in the age of electronic media. Preq: Consent of instructor.
ART 840 Visual Arts Studio 3-6(0,9-18) Studio work in visual arts with adjunct lectures and gallery tours. May be substituted for ART 800-level visual arts studio.
ART 850 Visual Arts Studio 3(0,9) Concentrated and advanced work in ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, graphic design, or multimedia. Preq: Consent of department chair or instructor.
ART 851 Visual Arts Studio 3-6 Continuation of ART 850. May be repeated for maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of department chair or instructor.
ART (CP SC) 860 Studio Computer Research 3-15(0,6-30) Application of computer technology for the production of art. Computer research facilitates the creative approach to self-expression. Internships at animation production houses may be used for credit in this course. May be repeated for a maximum of 27 credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
ART 870 Visual Arts Studio 6(0,16) Advanced theory; directed research in art criticism; applied work in ceramic arts, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, or multimedia. Preq: Consent of department chair or instructor.
ART 871 Visual Arts Studio 3-6(0,8-16) Continuation of ART 870. May be repeated for maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of department chair or instructor.
ART 880 Visual Arts Studio 3-15(0,6-30) Continuation of ART 871. May be repeated for maximum of 15 credits. Preq: Consent of department chair or instructor.
ART 891 Master's Thesis Research 3-15(0,6-30) May be repeated for maximum of 15 credits. Preq: Consent of department chair or instructor.