• 103 Fundamentals of Art I (3) An introduction to the basic principles of two-dimensional design and color.
  
• 104 Fundamentals of Art II (3) An introduction to the basic principles of three-dimensional design and form.
• 111 Drawing I (3) Basic course in the materials and techniques of drawing
• 112 Drawing II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 111) Basic course in the materials and techniques of drawing.
• 201 Introduction to Electronic Design (3) (Computer Usage) An introductory course addressing the role of the of the professional designer in visual communications. Strategies, techniques & software used in the electronic design process are addressed. Topics covered are layout, design, typography, illustration, web design and desktop publishing.
• 202 Graphic Design Techniques (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 103 and 201) (Computer Usage) A course exploring printing and reproduction methods. Projects focus on printing processes and the production of camera ready art. Extensive use of the computer as a graphic design tool. S.
• 204 Ceramics (Pottery) (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 104 or permission of instructor) An introductory course to explore ceramic processes involved with pottery and sculpture. Concentration is on hand building techniques of pinch, coil, and slab construction. Experiences will include decorating techniques, several glaze technologies and kiln loading and firing.
• 205 Web Design I (3) (Prereq: None) (Computer Usage) Further study in web design and on-line information systems. Projects include: designing web sites with creative interfaces, designing strong graphic images, functional site organization and logical navigation schemes. Additional topics covered include CSS, templates, layers, frames and Flash Animation.
• 206 Relief Printmaking (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 103 and Art Studio 111, 112, or consent of instructor) Introduction to the relief printmaking processes, including woodcut and linocut, in black and white and color
• 207 Silkscreen Printmaking (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 103 and Art Studio 111, 112, or permission of instructor) Introduction to the silkscreen printmaking processes
• 208 Sculpture (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 104, or permission of instructor.) This course introduces the materials and techniques of sculpture, including plaster modeling, cold casting, carving, and assembling.
• 211 Painting with Water Media (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 103 and Art Studio 111, 112, or permission of instructor) Introduction to the concepts and materials of water-based painting. Included will be dry and wet paper techniques, resists, various supports and grounds; traditional and contemporary usages.
• 212 Painting with Opaque Media (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 103 and Art Studio 111, 112 or permission of instructor) Introduction to the concepts and materials of painting with an opaque medium (oil or acrylic at instructor's discretion). Included will be alla prima, wet on wet, underpainting, glazing, palette knife techniques, various supports and grounds; traditional and contemporary usages.
• 231 Life Drawing I (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 111, 112) An introduction to drawing the figure from life, with an emphasis on visual perception and basic drawing skills.
• 232 Life Drawing II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 231 or permission of instructor) An introduction to drawing the figure from life, with an emphasis on visual perception and basic drawing skills.
• 261 Introduction to Black and White Photography (3) An introduction to the use of the camera, light as a creative tool, darkroom practices, film developing, and printing. Emphasis on photography as a creative medium for personal expression.
• 297 Sophomore Review (1) (Prereq: sophomore standing - 59 or 60 credits) A diagnostic and advisory review of the student's work at the end of the sophomore year, conducted in conference with an art faculty committee, with the student's adviser serving as chair.
• 301 Intermediate Graphic Design I (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 202) A course that explores further printing and reproduction methods and the use of typesetting and photocopying equipment. Projects will include trademarks, logos, and corporate programs. Extensive use of desktop publishing.
• 302 Intermediate Graphic Design II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 301) Further study in graphic design processes, information formats and systems. Projects include catalogues, reports, magazines, signage, and corporate information systems. Extensive use of desktop publishing.
• 305 Web Design II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 205) (Computer Usage) Advanced problems in web design and development. Students will continue to use web authoring software as well as explore the server side of web design. Projects include building dynamic/database driven web sites and applications using several server side technologies such as ASP, Coldfusion and PHP.
• 306 Interactive Design Technique (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 205) (Computer Usage) This course introduces students to Macromedia Flash and the principles and techniques used in designing Flash Web sites and CD Roms.
• 311 Intermediate Painting I (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 211 or Art Studio 212) Further explorations of materials and techniques of painting with emphasis on individual creative expression.
• 312 Intermediate Painting II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 211 or Art Studio 212) Further explorations of materials and techniques of painting with emphasis on individual creative expression.
• 321 The Functional Vessel (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 204) Further explorations in ceramic processes and techniques, with emphasis on individual creative expression and craftsmanship.
• 322 The Sculptural Vessel (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 204) This ceramic course combines wheel throwing and hand building processes in pursuit of a sculptural approach to the vessel tradition. Presentations and readings on contemporary developments within the ceramic vessel tradition will be explored. Review and refinement of wheel throwing and hand building skills are incorporated to extend the student's range of options in pursuit of a personal vocabulary of the sculptural vessel.
• 331 Advanced Drawing I (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 231 and 232) Advanced methods of graphic representation and expression. Emphasis is on traditional and non-traditional methods and developing individual creative expression.
• 332 Advanced Drawing II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 231 and 232) Advanced methods of graphic representation and expression. Emphasis is on traditional and non-traditional methods and developing individual creative expression.
• 361 Intermediate Black and White Photography (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 261) An intermediate course continuing the investigation into photographic techniques. Panning, zooming, multiple exposure, and the creative use of different developers, films, and papers will be stressed as well as darkroom manipulation of the image.
• 371 Introduction to Etching (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 103 and Art Studio 111, 112 or permission of instructor) An introduction to the etching/intaglio printmaking processes.
• 372 Introduction to Fine Art Lithography (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 103, 111, 112, or permission of instructor) Introduction to stone and plate lithography printmaking processes.
• 381 Sculptural Processes (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 208 or permission of instructor.) This course encourages sculptural exploration through the use of the subtractive and additive methods in metal, plaster, stone or wood. Emphasis will be placed on the mastery of techniques that are integral to making and understanding subtractive and additive sculpture. Carving as well as the assembly of steel, plaster, stone, cement and wood, will be explored.
• 382 Objective Sculpture (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 208 or permission of instructor.) This course investigates sculpture as object making. Students experiment with a wide range of scale, format, materials and media options, with emphasis on the creation of meaning in personal objects. Presentations and readings provide historical and contemporary context for a deeper understanding of sculpture as object.
• 399 Independent Study (3) See guidelines under Academic Regulations in this Catalog; may be repeated for credit with different topics.
• 401 Advanced Graphic Design I (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 302) Advanced problems in advertising, promotion, packaging, and poster design. Projects include development of presentation techniques. Extensive use of desktop publishing and photography.
• 402 Advanced Graphic Design II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 401) Advanced problems in exhibition and environmental graphics, group solutions, client presentations and portfolio presentation. Extensive use of desktop publishing and photography.
• 411 Advanced Painting I (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 312) Upper level courses for students with substantial backgrounds in painting. The choice of medium will be left to the student. Emphasis is on design, developing personal expression and style.
• 412 Advanced Painting II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 312) Upper level courses for students with substantial backgrounds in painting. The choice of medium will be left to the student. Emphasis is on design, developing personal expression and style.
• 421 Objectives Approches In Ceramics (3) (Prereq: ARTS 204 or permission of the instructor.) This course combines review and refinement of existing wheel and hand building processes leading to the extension of skill acquisitions. The focus is on personal design and construction of the clay object, whether functional and/or sculptural in purpose. Issues within the craft/fine art debate are addressed by presentations and readings to provide historical and contemporary context for students to explore design and meaning for the clay object today. Further glaze and surface resolutions are explored and mixed media options are addressed.
• 422 Narratives In Clay (3) (Prereq: ARTS 204 or permission of the instructor.) This course focuses primarily on combining various sculptural processes with the intent to examine a variety of strategies for developing personal narratives in clay. Studio experiences are supported by readings on and analysis of rapidly developing trends in contemporary ceramic sculpture to discern creative strategies, historical appropriations and cross cultural influences available to the ceramic artist today. Student work may range from tile, relief to sectional sculptures and may include mixed media solutions as a further means to extend sculptural options.
• 471 Advanced Printmaking I (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 206 or 207 or 371 or 372) Advanced work on an individual basis in one or more printmaking media. Emphasis placed on experimentation and development of personal imagery and direction.
• 472 Advanced Printmaking II (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 206 or 207 or 371 or 372) Advanced work on an individual basis in one or more printmaking media. Emphasis placed on experimentation and development of personal imagery and direction.
• 481 Experimental Sculpture (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 208 or permission of instructor.) This course explores the theory and practice of sculptural site activation. Students will work in the extended mediums of site, space, light, sound, motion and time-based technologies that may include digital imaging and video, investigating sculpture as active experience. An indoor space will be available for student use and cooperative interaction will be encouraged.
• 482 Advanced Sculptural Processes (3) (Prereq: Art Studio 381, 382, 481 or permission of instructor.) This course encourages sculptural exploration by allowing students to work with media and content of their choice, and encourages the exploring of some material new to them. Emphasis will be placed on the mastery of techniques that are integral to developing and understanding personal sculptural expression.
• 495 Art Studio Internship I (1-3) (Prereq: Art Studio 103, 104, 111, 112, Art History 105, 106, plus junior standing, and 2.0 or better GPA) Students are professionally supervised in an organization while working 120 hours during a semester (12 weeks at 10 hours per week). The application states the course objective, course requirements and grading procedures. A contract between the student and the facility or organization where the internship will take place is signed by all parties the student, faculty supervisor, Chair of the department and the Dean of the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Application for the internship can be obtained without receiving permission from the chair of the department. During the internship period, students are required to maintain a journal and when possible build a portfolio. Interim and final reports are sent to the organization during the semester by the coordinator of internships.
• 496 Art Studio Internship II (1-3) (Prereq: Art Studio 495.) Requirements are the same as for ARTS 495 except that an application for the internship must be obtained from the Chair of the department first. This internship opportunity open only to students who have taken ARTS 495.
• 497 The Artist as a Professional (3) (Prereq: Second semester junior majoring in studio art or consent of adviser.) (Computer Usage) Seminar devoted to the development of professional practices in preparation for entry into the contemporary art world. S.
• 499 Special Topics in Art (3) (Prereq: Permission of instructor) In-depth investigation of specific topics and media not generally available in the curriculum. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

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