ART 313      Graphic Design I
Intermediate study of graphic design methodology and techniques, stressing a visual approach to problem solving in design, image making techniques, materials, and production processes standard to the industry. Prerequisites: Art 114, Art 121, and Art 203 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 322      Advanced Drawing
Further development of technique and content. Emphasis is on forming and clarifying a personal voice. Prerequisite: ART 212
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 330      Fiber Art
Introductory study in the history, techniques, and production of fiber art. Prerequisite: Art 231.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 335A      Digital Imaging II
This class will strengthen the competence and knowledge of digital imaging techniques. Research, conceptual and verbal abilities within digital image making will be explored. Students will apply new techniques to their personal interests in the studio arts.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 338      Graphic Design II
Intermediate study of graphic design theory, methodology and techniques, stressing a visual approach to problem solving in design, image making techniques, materials, and production processes standard to the industry. Prerequisite: ART 218, 348, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 348      Introduction To Typography
This course explores the formal and applied aspects of typography as tools for design and artistic expression. Focus is on how type relates to art, layout, and design. Both hand produced typography and computer assisted design software will be incorporated.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 403      Advanced Typography
A continuation of Art 348 Typography, this course looks at more sophisticated typographic practice, typographic design theory, and both traditional methods of typographic design and practice such as letterpress and hand type and computer/digital based typography including motion-and time-based media such as web-sites and multimedia. Prerequisite: ART 218, 348, and 338, which may be taken concurrently, or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 404      Digital Portfolio
Digital portfolio production and marketing course for senior studio art majors. Lectures, demonstrations, readings, discussions, and application sessions.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 405      Art In Secondary School
An introduction to the special problems, procedures and materials associated with the art curriculum in the public schools. This course meets certification requirements in ""Special Methods of Teaching Field."" Prerequisites: The equivalent of senior standing in art plus permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 406      Advanced Problems In Photography
This course provides students a forum in which the issues and techniques of contemporary photography can be investigated on a rather esoteric level. The format of the course allows for a mutual decision by the instructor and students, dictating which investigations will be pursued during that particular semester. Possible areas of investigation would include, but are not limited to, color photographic theory and practice, non-silver photographic techniques (e.g. Kwikprint, gum bichromate, cyanotype, Van Dyke Brown, etc.), hand coloring techniques, photo-collage, etc.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 411      Painting III
Painting on the intermediate level with a focus on experimentation and developing a personal visual language and expression. Prerequisites: Art 311.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 412      Figure Drawing II
A continuation of Figure Drawing I, Art 312. Drawing on the advanced level with study of the figure in environmental context. Prerequisite: ART 312 or ART 322.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 413      Graphic Design II
Advanced study in graphic design methodology and techniques, involving more intense project problem solving. Projects include visual communication strategies of a more advanced nature including newsletter, brochures, annual report, book, magazine and journalism spreads. Prerequisite: ART 313.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 421      Painting IV
Painting on the advanced level with supervised individual selection of technique and subject matter. Prerequisites: Art 411
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 422      Advanced Drawing II
Continuation of Art 322. Prerequisite: Art 312 or 322.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 423WI      Design Seminar
Capstone course for studio art majors with a focus on graphic design. Pertinent issues in practice, theory and history of design will be examined through selected readings, slide presentations and invited speakers. A research paper/presentation on a topic evolving from the discussions will be required. The course will also address resume and portfolio preparation for the design profession. This course is writing intensive.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 430      Graphic Design III
Advanced application of graphic design techniques to complex design problems. The course will stress individualized assignments and portfolio preparation. Prerequisite: ART 338, which may be taken concurrently, or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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ART 435P      Visual Culture: logos, images, symbols, and advertising
In this guided self-study students will examine visual culture through imagery, objects, advertising, logos, and other symbols. The main objective of the course is to further the projects initiated in ART 436P. Students will implement ideas for real-life situations for logos, the web, and print design. Restrictions: Does not count towards Studio Art requirements.
Credits: 4 hours
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ART 436P      Introduction to Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing
Students will gain a basic understanding of two dimensional design, typography, and graphic design. Introductory skills in industry standard computer design software will be offered. Issues and techniques related to the filed of graphic design will be discussed. Does not count towards Studio Art major requirements
Credits: 4 hours
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ART 437P      Introduction to Digital Imaging and Computer Multimedia
Students will acquire a basic understanding of lens- based image creation using still and video cameras. Introductory skills in industry standard multimedia software will be used. Issues and techniques related to the field of electronic media will be discussed. Does not count towards Studio Art major requirements
Credits: 4 hours
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