Art (Art)

200 | 300 | 400 | Graduate Courses

Courses primarily for undergraduate students

Art 108. Visual Foundations I. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Exploring visual order, creative process, and interaction of two- and three-dimensional design. Introduction to color.

Art 109. Visual Foundations II. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 108. Continued exploration of visual order, creative process, and interaction of two- and threedimensional design and color.

Art 110. Orientation to Art and Design. (1-0) Cr. R. F.S. Overview of the department and university with special emphasis on curricula, program planning, and study skills. Advising, policy and procedures, student services. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Art 130. Drawing I. (1-6) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. The introductory course in drawing, focusing on the fundamentals of drawing from observation. Subject matter may include working from the still life, architectural settings, landscape and the human figure. Line, shape, perspective and value studies are explored through a variety of drawing media.

Art 230. Drawing II. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Dsn S 131. A continuation of Dsn S 131 (Design Representation). Further development of perceptual drawing skills from a variety of subject matter. Continued practice with drawing materials and techniques with emphasis on tonal and color media.

Art 292. Dimensions of Art and Design. (Same as Dsn S 292.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. The work of the artist and designer through an examination of the design process, artistic style, and selected art and design forms. Cross-cultural viewpoints and issues of diversity in relation to the visual arts and design fields. Primarily for nonmajors.

Art 495. Art and Design in Europe. (Dual-listed with 595.) Arr. Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 494, permission of instructor. International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered. Tour expenses to be paid by the student. A. Fine Arts
G. Graphic Design
I. Interior Design
N. Art History

Art 496. Art and Design Field Study. Arr. Cr. R. Prereq: Enrollment in an art and design studio or art history course, permission of instructor. Study and tours of museums, galleries, artist and/or designer studios and other areas of interest within art and design. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis. May be repeated.

Art 497. Studio Internship. Arr. Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S.SS. Prereq: Advanced classification in a department curriculum. Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating artist or studio. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Art 498. Museum/Gallery Internship. Arr. Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S.SS. Prereq: Advanced classification in a department curriculum. Written approval of supervising instructor on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating museum or gallery or art center. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, open to qualified undergraduate students

Art 501. Art and Design Seminar. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Presentation and discussion of important issues in contemporary art and design.

Art 511. Seminar in Teaching. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2007. Prereq: Graduate classification. Readings and discussion of university level design education issues; studio/classroom observation; development of a teaching philosophy; lesson planning and presentation.

Art 595. Art and Design in Europe. (Dual-listed with 495.) Arr. Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification, 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor. International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered. Tour expenses to be paid by the student.
A. Fine Arts
G. Graphic Design
I. Interior Design
N. Art History

Art 598. Museum/Gallery Internship. Arr. Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor. Written approval in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating museum or gallery or art center. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Courses for Graduate students

Art 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.

Art 697. Studio Internship. Arr. Cr. var., maximum of 9. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification and approval of POS committee. Supervised off-campus learning experience with a prominent artist, designer, or firm.

Art 699. Research. Cr. var.
A. Thesis
B. Thesis-exhibition