Experiential Learning: Internship
Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of art. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning…
Independent Study
Independent reading, research, and studio work under the guidance of an art faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for…
Figure Drawing
Figure drawing and figure composition. Work from the live model, from studies, and from art historical precedents. May be repeated for credit.
Advanced Ceramics
Further exploration of ceramics processes and techniques. Prerequisite: 203. May be repeated for credit.
Drawing III
A continuation of ARTS 111 and 112. Explores in further detail composition, the representation of form and space, and the role of expression in drawing and design. Prerequisites: 111, 112, 121, 122.
Advanced Painting
A continuation of ARTS-216, with further exploration of painting processes with an emphasis on oil painting. Prerequisite: 216. May be repeated for credit.
Advanced Printmaking
Further exploration of printmaking processes with emphases on intaglio and relief processes. Prerequisite: 207. May be repeated for credit.
Sculpture
Exploration of sculptural processes and approaches. May be repeated for credit. AE
Advanced Photography
This course focuses on advanced printing techniques, camera functions and lighting. Students will have an opportunity to try different types of films, printing papers and camera filters. Prequisite 228. May be repeated…
Advanced Design
This course is a continuation of the intermediate level course of design. Prerequisite: 239. May be repeated for credit.
Art History: Early Modernism
A history of Modern Art from the late 19th century until the 1930s or 1940s. The course will also include study of the antecedents of Modernism in early Western art, and also seek to explore connections with non-Western…
Art History: Late Modernism
A history of Modern Art from the 1930s or 1940s to the present. The course will also include study of the antecedents in Modernism in early Western art, and also seek to explore connections with non-Western art where…
Art in the Elementary/Middle School
Overview of the history and philosophy of art; basic principles and methods of teaching art in the kindergarten, elementary, and middle school; understanding and evaluating childrens growth in art; lesson planning,…
Methods in Art Education
Course is directed toward the practice of teaching children art and participating meaningfully in childrens interpretative practices. Art education students design and implement developmentally appropriate weekly lesson…
Advanced Methods in Art Education
Introduction to the concept of the artist/ teacher. Art education curriculum, unit and lesson planning, evaluation, motivation, instructional materials, and observational techniques for the middle through secondary art…
Independent Project
The planning, development, and evaluation of an entire project. Work with a faculty member to develop a stand alone instructional module and act as producer as well as developer. Permission of instructor required.
Observation and supervised teaching at kindergarten, elementary and middle levels. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program; admission to student teaching; passing Praxis II score.
Student Teaching: Secondary (9-12)
Observation and supervised teaching at the secondary level. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program; admission to student teaching; passing Praxis II score.
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to art students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of art. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning…
Independent Study
Independent reading, research, and studio work under the guidance of an art faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for…
Advanced Studio Problems
Individual work in any studio area beyond listed courses. Students will be provided with work space in the department and will meet with a selected instructor for regular appointments to discuss work in progress. May be…
Research Paper
Advanced research paper for BFA students. To be completed during the senior year.
ASL and Deaf Culture I
This course introduces students to the language and culture of the Deaf community in the United States. Focus is on basic ASL linguistic concepts and vocabulary as well as Deaf culture behaviors, conversational…
ASL and Deaf Culture II
This course continues the introduction to the language and culture of the Deaf community in the United States begun in ASL 1. Focus is on ASL linguistic concepts and vocabulary as well as Deaf cultural behaviors,…