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Integrated Studio Arts (ArtIS)
Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students
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. Prereq: Art 109, 230. Use of wood as a design medium. Creating sculptural forms in wood through the use of hand tools and techniques.

ArtIS 222. Ceramics I. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 109, 130. Visual problem solving through ceramic processes and concepts. Techniques introduced: handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing and firing.

ArtIS 224. Jewelry/Metalsmithing I. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art109 and 130, or equivalent; or permission of professor. Design of jewelry and metal objects using basic fabrication techniques and hand processes, including silver soldering, cold joinery.

ArtIS 229. Photography I. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Photography as a medium of design, expression and communication. Camera techniques and black and white lab processing taught. Digital and alternative processes explored. 35 mm camera with manual exposure controls is required.

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. Prereq: Art 109, 130. 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 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 including Art 109, 130. Exploration and application of various materials, techniques, and ideas.

ArtIS 308. Modeling, Rendering and Virtual Photography. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 230. Introduction to 3D modeling using computer and available software. Modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering with respect to still scene creation and virtual photography will be emphasized.

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 basic furniture forms with the use of visual problem solving. Introduction to power tools. Advancded hand and machine joinery.

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/Metalsmithing II. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 224. Design of jewelry and hollow forms using traditional and contemporary techniques. Introduction to lost wax casting.

ArtIS 325. Craft Design Seminar. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 2005. 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. Photography II. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S. Prereq: 229. Continuation and expansion of concepts and processes. Thematic, conceptual and historic aspects emphasized.

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. Prereq: Art 109 and 130, or equivalent; or permission of professor. 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. Prereq: Art 109 and 130, or equivalent; or permission of professor. 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. Prereq: Art 109 and 130, or equivalent; or permission of professor. 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. Prereq: Art 109 and 130, or equivalent; or permission of professor. Two- and three-dimensional problems in visual imagery using dye and resist processes.

ArtIS 347. Printed Fabric Design. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 109 and 130, or equivalent; or permission of professor. 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. Principles of Computer Aided Animation. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: ArtIS 308 or permission of instructor. Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of animation. Student’s prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering with computer and available software is assumed. 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/Metalsmithing III. (Dual-listed with 524.) (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S. Prereq: 324. Design of jewelry and hollow forms using traditional and contemporary methods, tools and materials. Introduction to forming/raising. 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 Animation and Visualization. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. S. Prereq: ArtIS 408 or graduate status and permission of instructor. Further investigations begun in ArtIS 408. Attention given to the workflow and management of creating animation and visualizations.

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

Courses for Graduate Students

ArtIS 605. Research Methods. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Research strategies related to fine art and technology. Application of selected methods to specific issues.

ArtIS 607. Intermedia. (0-6) Cr. 3. Exploration and application of media with various materials, methods and ideas.

 

 

 
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