Integrated Studio Arts (ArtIS)

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students

ArtIS 202. Calligraphy
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 108 and 130 or equivalent design/drawing coursework. Direct stroke letters for calligraphy. Applied design applications.

ArtIS 208. Color
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 108 or 130 or equivalent design/drawing coursework. The impact of changing visual relationships emphasizing color concepts. Pigment mixing and interaction exercises, using various color systems.

ArtIS 220. Wood Design I
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Wood as a design medium. Design and creation of wooden forms, visual communication and hand processes.

ArtIS 222. Ceramics I
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Visual problem solving through ceramic processes and concepts. Techniques introduced: handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing and firing.

ArtIS 224. Jewelry and Decorative Metalsmithing I
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Design of jewelry and metal objects using basic construction techniques.

ArtIS 229. Design Through Photography I
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Photography as a medium of design, expression and communication. Camera used and a combination of traditional, non-traditional and electronic photographic processes. Must have a camera with manual exposure controls.

ArtIS 233. Watercolor Painting
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 230. Painting using waterbased media.

ArtIS 238. Painting I
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 230. Painting using acrylic and/or oil media.

ArtIS 301. Foundations of Visual Literacy (arranged)
Cr. 3. F.S. Exploration through the World Wide Web of the nature of visual perception in relation to issues of visual communication and problem solving, envisioning information, scientific visualization and visual thinking. Studio assignments to be digitized and sent to instructor electronically for evaluation and critique.

ArtIS 302. Intermediate Calligraphy
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F. Prereq: 202. Design with calligraphic alphabets. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional applications. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 303. Design with Calligraphic Letterforms
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. S. Prereq: 202. Combining calligraphic alphabet styles using a variety of tools including the copperplate pen. Two-dimensional and book applications. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 304. Papermaking
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 6 credits in studio work. Papermaking as a creative forming process. Three-dimensional applications. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 305. Mixed Media (Dual-listed with 505.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S. Prereq: 12 credits in design and/or drawing. Exploration and application of various materials, techniques, and ideas.

ArtIS 308. Introduction to Computer Assisted Animation and Modeling
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 109 or permission of instructor. Introduction to tools, terminology, and concepts of animation as it pertains to 3D in art and the communication of ideas and data. Knowledge of 2D software such as Photoshop, etc. is assumed.

ArtIS 310. Sources of Visual Design
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 109, 230. Studio exercises to develop awareness of external and internal sources for design.

ArtIS 320. Wood Design II
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S. Prereq: 220. Design and fabrication of furniture forms, visual communication, advanced shaping, and joining processes.

ArtIS 322. Ceramics II
(0-6) Cr. 3 F.S. Prereq: 222. Further investigation of concepts and techniques in ceramics; introduction to glaze research and kiln firing.

ArtIS 324. Jewelry and Decorative Metalsmithing II
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 227. Design of jewelry and hollow forms combining traditional and contemporary methods.

ArtIS 325. Craft Design Seminar
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 2003. Prereq: 3 credits in craft design. Contemporary issues in craft design through lectures, presentations, and field trips.

ArtIS 326. Introduction to Illustration (Same as BPM I 326.)
(0-6) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 238. Application of painting, drawing, and image making techniques to communication. Development of technical facilities in a variety of illustration media. The past and current state of illustration and the role of typography and its integration with illustration. Digital and print production techniques.

ArtIS 327. Illustration as Communication and Interpretive Expression (Same as BPM I 327.)
(0-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 326. Studio problems in illustration covering editorial, advertising, and narrative expression. Problem solving methodologies.

ArtIS 329. Design Through Photography II
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: 229 or Jl MC 309 and 310 or equivalent photography course. Photography as a pliable medium of art and design. Continuation and expansion of concepts and processes taught in ArtIS 229. Must have camera with manual exposure controls.

ArtIS 330. Drawing III: Life Drawing
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: Art 230. Drawing from the human figure.

ArtIS 335. Three-Dimensional Studio (Same as Arch 335.)
(0-6) Cr. 2 each time taken, maximum of 8. F.S. Sculptural media: modeling in clay, wood carving, stone carving, casting in plaster and metal, welding, and other constructing techniques.

ArtIS 336. Biological Illustration Principles and Techniques (Same as BPM I 336.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F. Prereq: 6 credits in art and design and 3 credits in the biological sciences. Studio basics and fundamentals of traditional biological rendering techniques. Emphasis on tools and materials.

ArtIS 337. Application of Biological Illustration Techniques (Same as BPM I 337.)
(0-3) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. S. Prereq: 336. Rendering techniques applied to different types of biological subject matter including computer and airbrush applications. Term project required.

ArtIS 338. Painting II
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 238. Painting using acrylic and/or oil media; composition and expression.

ArtIS 343. Fiber Forms
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Three-dimensional contemporary fiber construction. Visual problem-solving and conceptual idea development using processes and techniques such as knotting, wrapping, plaiting, netting, feltmaking, sculptural fabric manipulation, and basketry.

ArtIS 344. Weaving
(0-6) Cr. 3. Color and pattern development through interlocking yarns. Floor loom and frame loom fabric construction.

ArtIS 345. Fiber and Fabric Design
(0-6) Cr. 3. F. Shaped, patterned, manipulated, and embellished textiles using contemporary and traditional yarn, thread, and cloth techniques.

ArtIS 346. Resist and Dyed Fabric Design
(0-6) Cr. 3. F. Two- and three-dimensional problems in visual imagery using dye and resist processes.

ArtIS 347. Printed Fabric Design
(0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Repeat pattern and overlapping transparent colors for fabric design using screenprinting and direct application of pigments.

ArtIS 356. Relief Printmaking (Dual-listed with 556.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F. Prereq: Art 230. Woodcut and linoleum cut printmaking processes in black and white, multiblock color, and reduction color printing. Collographs and forms of relief printmaking used separately and in combination with woodcuts.

ArtIS 357. Monotype (Dual-listed with 557.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F. Prereq: 238. Monoprint and monotype processes: black and white and color techniques. Basic knowledge, production procedures, and drawing skills; experimentation.

ArtIS 358. Lithography (Dual-listed with 558.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F. Prereq: Art 230. Planographic printmaking process: theory and practice. Studio procedures, drawing, and printing skills applied to metal plate lithography.

ArtIS 359. Intaglio (Dual-listed with 559.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. S. Prereq: Art 230. Intaglio printmaking processes. Basic knowledge and production procedures, drawing, and printing skills.

ArtIS 408. Computer-aided Art and Design (Dual-listed with 508.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. The computer, software and related techniques as pliant media for art and design. Emphasis on use as a tool for concept development, alternative problem solving, communication, pathfinding, and exploration of visual vocabulary, as they apply to still and animated imagery. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 420. Wood Design III (Dual-listed with 520.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S. Prereq: 320. Independent design and creation of furniture forms. Research and development of furniture forms utilizing innovative processes. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 422. Ceramics III (Dual-listed with 522)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S. Prereq: 322. Forms and surfaces; historical research. Personal directions in advanced ceramic processes and concepts. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 424. Jewelry and Decorative Metalsmithing III (Dual-listed with 524.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S. Prereq: 327. Design of jewelry and hollow forms using construction techniques. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 430. Drawing IV (Dual-listed with 530.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: Art 330. Figurative and/or non-figurative drawing with advanced work in media, composition, and theory. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 438. Painting III (Dual-listed with 538.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: 338. Figurative and/or non-figurative painting with advanced work in media, composition, and theory. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 447. Fiber/Fabric Studio Problems (Dual-listed with 547.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. S. Prereq: 6 credits from among 343, 344, 345, 346, 347. Exploration of imagery using woven and surface design processes. Personal development and exploration of ideas. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtIS 490. Independent Study
Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.

A. Calligraphy
B. Ceramics  
C. Computer Art and Design  
D. Drawing  
E. Fibers  
F. Illustration  
G. Metals  
H. Honors  
I. Painting  
J. Photography  
K. Printmaking  
L. Wood  
M. Mixed Media

ArtIS 493. Workshop
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.

A. Calligraphy  
B. Ceramics  
C. Computer Art and Design  
D. Drawing
E. Fibers  
F. Illustration  
G. Metals  
H. Honors  
I. Painting  
J. Photography  
K. Printmaking  
L. Wood  
M. Mixed Media

Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, open to qualified undergraduate students

ArtIS 505. Mixed Media (Dual-listed with 305.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Exploration and application of various materials, techniques, and ideas.

ArtIS 508. Computer-aided Art and Design (Dual-listed with 408.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. The computer, software and related techniques as pliant media for art and design. Emphasis on use as a tool for concept development, alternative problem-solving, communication, pathfinding, and exploration of visual vocabulary, as they apply to still and animated imagery.

ArtIS 520. Wood Design Studio (Dual-listed with 420.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Independent design and creation of furniture forms. Research and development of furniture forms utilizing advanced and/or innovative processes.

ArtIS 522. Ceramics Studio (Dual-listed with 422.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Forms and surfaces; historical research. Personal directions in ceramic processes and concepts.

ArtIS 524. Jewelry and Decorative Metalsmithing Studio (Dual-listed with 424.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Design of jewelry and hollow forms using advanced construction techniques.

ArtIS 530. Drawing (Dual-listed with 430.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Figurative and/or non-figurative drawing with advanced work in media, composition, and theory.

ArtIS 538. Painting (Dual-listed with 438.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Figurative and/or non-figurative painting with advanced work in media, composition, and theory.

ArtIS 547. Fiber/Fabric Studio Problems (Dual-listed with 447.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Exploration of imagery using woven and surface design processes. Personal development and exploration of ideas.

ArtIS 556. Relief Printmaking (Dual-listed with 356.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Woodcut and linoleum cut printmaking process in black and white, multiblock color, and reduction color printing. Collographs and forms of relief printmaking used separately and in combination with woodcuts.

ArtIS 557. Monotype (Dual-listed with 357.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Monoprint and monotype processes: black and white and color techniques. Basic knowledge, production procedures, and drawing skills; experimentation.

ArtIS 558. Lithography (Dual-listed with 358.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Planographic printmaking process: theory and practice. Studio procedures, drawing, and printing skills applied to metal plate lithography.

ArtIS 559. Intaglio (Dual-listed with 359.)
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Intaglio printmaking processes. Basic knowledge and production procedures, drawing, and printing skills.

ArtIS 590. Special Topics
Cr. arr. Prereq: Bachelor’s degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area. Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.

A. Calligraphy  
B. Ceramics  
C. Computer Art and Design  
D. Drawing  
E. Fibers  
F. Illustration  
G. Metals 
I. Painting  
J. Photography  
K. Printmaking  
L. Wood  
M. Mixed Media

ArtIS 593. Workshop
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. SS. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.

A. Calligraphy 
B. Ceramics  
C. Computer Art and Design  
D. Drawing  
E. Fibers  
F. Illustration  
G. Metals
I. Painting  
J. Photography  
K. Printmaking  
L. Wood  
M. Mixed Media