Courses marked with * are part of the University's General Education program. See pages 31-32 for details

Art History

*AR 101 Survey of Art History I (3)
A survey of major monuments and movements in the history of art from Paleolithic through Gothic times.

*AR 102 Survey of Art History II (continuation of 101) (3)
Major monuments and movements in Western Art from the Proto-Renaissance through the arts of today.

*AR 103 Living with Art (3)
The major principles and ideas of art, with emphasis on different purposes art has served in both Western and non-Western cultures. Course is for non-art majors.

AR 300 Art Criticism (3)
An historical and practical approach to the evaluation of works of art with concentration on analysis of specific artists and movements, and the significance of this to the history of art. Prerequisite: One course in Art History and EN 300.

*AR 301 Ancient Art (3)
The arts of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

AR 302 Medieval Art (3)
The art of the Christian era to the thirteenth century.

AR 303 Northern Renaissance Art (3)
The art of Germany, France, and the Netherlands from the thirteenth to the seventeenth century.

AR 304 Italian Renaissance Art (3)
Italian art from the thirteenth through the sixteenth century.

AR 305 Baroque Art (3)
Seventeenth and eighteen century painting, architecture, and sculpture of Italy, Spain, France, and Germany.

*AR 306 Early Modern Art (3)
Major developments in American and European art of the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Neo-classicism, Impressionism, Cubism, and Expressionism.

AR 307 Art Since 1945 (3)
Major developments in American and European art and architecture since World War II, from Abstract Expressionism to Post Modernism and current trends.

AR 308 American Art (3)
American art from the early colonial period to the present.

*AR 309 Art of Africa, Precolumbian America, Native North America (3)
A survey of the major arts produced by these non-Western cultures.

*AR 310 Art of Asia (3)
A survey of the major traditions of art in Asia from neolithic times through the 19th century.

AR 312 Research in Art History (3)
Library and Archival research and writing on specific research topics in the History of Art. Prerequisite: Major/minor in Art History or consent.

AR 313 Museum Studies (3)
A survey of the types, history, and functions of museums. Prerequisite: AR 101, 102, or 103.

STUDIO COURSES

*AR 100 Introduction to Visual Arts Studio (3)
Designed to meet the general education fine Arts requirement, this course provides direct experience with basic art processes and media. It introduces students to the creative process and increases their understanding of visual form. Course is for non-art majors.

AR 400 Senior Exhibition (1)
Preparation and presentation of an exhibit of student's art work. Prerequisite: BFA-senior status, BA with Department approval.

AR 401 Internship (1-3)
This course is designed to provide students with work experience in their chosen field. Prerequisite: Jr/Sr Art major and consent of Department Chair. Pass/Fail basis only.

AR 402 Art Forum (1)
Professional preparation for art majors. Topics include portfolio preparation, marketing, gallery representation, graduate schools, and other concerns of art professionals. Required for all art majors. Prerequisite: Jr/Sr art major.

Design/Photography/Digital Arts

AR 120 Design I B/W (3)
Basic design in black and white.

AR 121 Design II Color (3)
Basic design in color.
Prerequisite: AR120

AR 220 Photography I (3)
Lecture and studio. History of the development of the Photographic process, equipment and material. Darkroom procedures with an emphasis on composition and design in the black and white print.

AR 223 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design (3)
An introduction course using software to generate graphic images. Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress.

AR 229 Web Design and Implementation (3)
Design and publication of an attractive and effective homepage using graphic editing and web authoring software. Focus will be on use of color, images, icons, text, and layout. Cross listed as CM 229. Prerequisite: CM211 or Consent

AR 251 Color Photography (3)
Introduction to the craft and vision of color photography. Students learn the technical and aesthetic aspects of color photography. The digital darkroom, not chemical processing, is used to produce color prints.

AR 320 Photography II (3)
Course focuses on developing technical proficiency in black and white photography. Students will work primarily with fiber-based paper. Emphasis is placed upon exploration and expansion of traditional photographic values. Prerequisite: AR 220 or consent.

AR 321 Digital Imaging I (3)
Introductory course in digital imaging, students learn the use of electronic imaging tools such as the slide and flatbed scanner and digital camera. Program: Photoshop. Prerequisite: AR 120 or 121; 223.

AR 322 Computer Graphic Design II (3)
An intermediate course using desktop publishing software to produce artwork. Projects include text style and placement, color, readability, layout, and aesthetic continuity. Prerequisite: AR 120 or 121; 223 Programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark XPress.

AR 325 Digital Imaging II (3)
An advanced course in digital imaging focusing on aesthetic and critical issues. Program: Photoshop. Prerequisite: AR 321

AR 326 2 & 3-D Digital Animation (3)
Through the use of 3-D animation software and Adobe Premier, students will create computer graphics and animations. Also includes digital video and sound. Prerequisite: AR 223

AR 327 Workshop in Electronic Art (3-6)
Independent work. Prerequisite: AR 322, 325; 326 or 426 and consent.

AR 328 Workshop in Photography (3-6)
Independent work in the area of advanced photography. Prerequisite: AR 320 or consent.

AR 351 Color Photography (3)
See description under AR 251. Upper level students must present a paper on contemporary color photographers and produce more color prints at an accomplished level.

AR 426 Digital Interactivity (3)
Students will study virtual publication through the creation and scripting of interactive multimedia presentations. Techniques include 2- and 3-D animation, use of web multimedia, VR flyby, and creation of CD-Roms. Prerequisite: AR 223 or AR/CM 229

Printmaking

AR 219 Introduction to Printmaking (3)
Drawing and cutting upon the blocks (plywood, linoleum, and masonite), assemblage will be explored for form and texture. Initial prints will be considered temporary evidence of how marks or forms work toward a completed work. Prerequisite: AR 120 and 140.

AR 319 Etching (3)
An exploratory course in etching. Emphasis will be placed on black and white techniques, including intaglio, drypoint, and aquatint. Prerequisite: AR 219.

AR 323 Silkscreen (3)
An introductory course in silkscreen printing. Sequential thinking for the production of prints plus application of color theories are investigated. Emphasis will be placed on traditional photographic and inventive applicators of silkscreen techniques for the production of personal images. Prerequisite: AR 219.

AR 324 Lithography (3)
An introductory course for lithography. The printing process of stone and plate lithography is explored with emphasis on imagery and the aesthetics of the fine print. Prerequisite: AR 140, 141, 219.

AR 329 Workshop In Printmaking
(3-6) Independent work. Prerequisite: Two printmaking courses and consent.

3-D Design

AR 260 Ceramics I (3)
Introduction to ceramic processes including hand-forming techniques, clay, glazes, and firing.

AR 262 Sculpture I (3)
Introduction to modeling, casting, carving, and construction as basic methods of executing 3-dimensional form. Prerequisite: AR 120 or 121.

AR 360 Ceramics II (3)
Continued exploration of ceramics with emphasis on wheel-throwing techniques, glaze formulation, and various firing methods. Prerequisite: AR 260.

AR 361 Glaze Materials and Experimentation (3)
Study of ceramic technology through experiments with raw materials. Theoretical, historical, and empirical methods are applied to research. Prerequisite: AR 260

AR 362 Workshop In Ceramics
(3-6) Independent work. Prerequisite: AR 360 and consent.

AR 363 Workshop in Sculpture
(3-6) Independent work. Prerequisite: AR 262 and consent.

AR 364 Advanced Sculpture (3)
Study of advanced sculptural techniques to achieve artistic expression. May involve environmental or multi-media emphasis. Prerequisite: AR 262.

Drawing and Painting

*AR 140 Drawing I (3)
Basic principles of drawing and pictorial design. This course is fundamental to all studio courses and should be taken in the freshman year.

*AR 141 Drawing II (3)
A continuation of Drawing I.
Prerequisite: AR 140 or equivalent.

AR 142 Survey of Art Materials (3)
A survey of traditional art media and techniques. It will include hands on experience with watercolor, oil, acrylic, tempera, preparation of grounds, pigment, and vehicles. Also will include printmaking techniques; lithography, serigraphy, woodcut, etching, and engraving.

AR 240 Painting I (3)
Introduction to oil painting techniques. In addition, emphasis is placed on the relationship between drawing and painting. Subject matter includes still life, landscape, figure and abstraction. Prerequisite: AR 140, 141, and 121.

AR 242 Watercolor (3)
Includes techniques and practice of watercolor and tempera painting. Prerequisites: AR 140 or consent.

AR 243 Figure Drawing (3)
Drawing from the human figure. This class may be taken a second time at the 300 level. Prerequisite: AR 140 and 141.

AR 339 Painting II (3)
Emphasis on painting the human figure, including single and group compositions. Includes class paintings, outside work, and term papers. Prerequisite: AR 240.

AR 342 Watercolor (3)
A continuation of AR 242. Prerequisite: AR 242 or consent.

AR 343 Figure Drawing (3)
A continuation of AR 243. Only with written approval from the instructor can a student take this more than once.

AR 344 Workshop in Drawing and Painting (3-6)
Independent work. Prerequisite: AR 339 and consent.

AR 350 Figure Studio (6)
An advanced course focused on the synthesis of two and three dimensional approaches to expressive use of human form. Prerequisites: AR 240, 243, and 262.

Art Education

AR 380 Elementary Art Education (3)
Study of the artistic development of children, practice with art materials, techniques, and concepts appropriate to the elementary grades including planning and presentation of art lessons. Production, aesthetics, criticism, and history of artworks are emphasized as the basis for children's growth in art learning.

AR 381 Craft Techniques (3)
Exploration of papermaking, batik, weaving, and metal working processes. Health and safety, traditions and current trends in crafts are studied. Education majors write unit/lesson plans. Non-ed majors do extra projects.
Prerequisite: AR 120, 121.

AR 382 Methods and Philosophy in Art Education (3)
Examination of historical and current theories of art education, the development of personal philosophy of art education, and the examination of curriculum goals and objectives. Effective teaching methods for lesson planning, presentation, and evaluation are studied. Prerequisite: Admission to program.

Art Therapy

AR 291 / 391 Art Therapy (3)
Therapy and practice of Art Therapy as a treatment and diagnostic tool in the psychiatric setting. Visiting lecturers and field experience will be included.

AR 292 / 392 Creative Arts Therapy (3)
An introduction to the definition, theory, and practical applications of the creative arts therapies focusing on the visual and dramatic arts and their relation to the other art therapies. The course deals with how these people work together using a variety of creative talents under actual clinical conditions.

Graduate Courses (MLS Degree)

AR 500 GA Directed Graduate Studies in Art (3)
Graduate students work with appropriate faculty to design study in art history or studio. Written documentation of research required. Prerequisite: Admission to MLS program, Department Chair permission, undergraduate experience in discipline. Repeatable to 6 hrs credit with different subject matter.

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