Courses
and Programs 1995-1997 Courses
and Programs 1995-1997ArtVS 202. Calligraphy. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 108 and 130 or equivalent design/drawing coursework. Introduction to direct stroke letters for calligraphy. Applied design applications. Materials fee.
ArtVS 208. Color. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Art 108 or 130 or equivalent design/drawing coursework. Exploring the impact of changing visual relationships emphasizing color concepts. Pigment mixing and interaction exercises; study of various color systems. Materials fee.
ArtVS 229. Design Through Photography I. (0-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Introduction to photography as a medium of design. Techniques of camera use and dark room processes. Must have a camera with shutter. Field trip fee, materials fee.
ArtVS 300. Sources of Visual Design. (0-6) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Art 109, 230. Discussion and studio exercises to develop awareness of external and internal sources for design. Materials fee.
ArtVS 302. Intermediate Calligraphy. (0-6) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 202. Design with calligraphic alphabets. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional applications. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
ArtVS 303. Design with Calligraphic Letterforms. (0-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 202. Combining calligraphic alphabet styles using a variety of tools including the copperplate pen. Two-dimensional and book applications. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
ArtVS 304. Papermaking. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 6 credits in studio work. Investigation of papermaking as a creative forming process. Three-dimensional applications. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
ArtVS 305. Two-Dimensional Mixed Media. This course is dual listed with 505. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F. Prereq: 12 credits in design and/or drawing. Exploration and application of various materials, techniques, and ideas. Materials fee.
ArtVS 306. Three-Dimensional Mixed Media. This course is dual listed with 506. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S. Prereq: 12 credits in design and/or drawing. Exploration and understanding of three-dimensional form/space relationships through additive and manipulative processes. Materials fee.
ArtVS 326. Introduction to Illustration. Same as BPM I 326. (0-6) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: ArtDP 238. Application of painting, drawing, and image making techniques to communication. Development of technical facilities in a variety of illustration media. Review of the past and current state of illustration and the role of typography and its integration with illustration. Introduction of camera ready and print production techniques. Materials fee.
ArtVS 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. Materials fee.
ArtVS 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. Use of photography as a pliable medium of art and design. Must have camera with adjustable shutter speeds and lens openings. Field trip fee, materials fee.
ArtVS 335. Three-Dimensional Studio. Same as Arch 335. (0-6) Cr. 2 each time taken, maximum of 8. F.S. Investigation of basic sculptural media: modeling in clay, wood carving, stone carving, casting in plaster and metal, welding, and other constructing techniques.
ArtVS 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.
ArtVS 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.
ArtVS 408. Computer-aided Art and Design. This course is dual listed with 508. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S. Prereq: Dsn S 201. Investigation of the computer and software as a pliant medium for art and design. Emphasis on use as a tool for concept development, alternative problem solving, communication, pathfinding, and exploration of visual vocabulary. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
ArtVS 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 related design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
A. Two-Dimensional Media (materials fee)
B. Three-Dimensional Media (materials fee)
C. Calligraphy
D. Computer Art and Design (materials fee)
E. Illustration (materials fee)
G. Photography (materials fee)
H. Honors (materials fee)
ArtVS 493. Workshop. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. SS. Prereq: Evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization. Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered. Materials fee.
ArtVS 505. Two-Dimensional Mixed Media. This course is dual listed with 305. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Exploration and application of various materials, techniques, and ideas. Materials fee.
ArtVS 506. Three-Dimensional Mixed Media. This course is dual listed with 306. (0-6 to 10) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Exploration and understanding of three-dimensional form/space relationships through additive and manipulative processes. Materials fee.
ArtVS 508. Computer-aided Art and Design. This course is dual listed with 408. (0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Investigation of the computer and software as a pliant medium for art and design. Emphasis on use as a tool for concept development, alternative problem-solving, communication, pathfinding, and exploration of visual vocabulary.
ArtVS 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. Two-dimensional Media (materials fee)
B. Three-dimensional Media (materials fee)
C. Calligraphy
D. Computer Art and Design (materials fee)
G. Photography (materials fee)
I. Intermedia (materials fee)
ArtVS 593. Workshop. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. SS. Prereq: Graduate classification; evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization. Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered. Materials fee.