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  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    This course will provide opportunities to explore special areas of art/design studio practice. Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor or department permission required Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 9 Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    An advanced course designed to explore the visualization strategies and techniques essential in a collaborative studio environment to develop and pitch student-generated ideas to the publishing and entertainment industries. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ART 2500 and ART 3510 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ( ART 2500 O ART 3500 ) A ART 3510
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of the techniques and approaches in visual problem-solving relative to the visual communication of an abstract concept. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ART 2500 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ART 2500 O ART 3500
  • 3.00 Credits

    Concepts and methods of user experience research emphasizing methods of collecting and interpreting many kinds of data about real-world user activities and practices and translating them into design decisions. The course includes hands-on practice with a number of major user experience research methods, including heuristic evaluation, observation, interviews, surveys, eye-tracking, and web analytics. The emphasis will be on qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as ways to incorporate that data into designs. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ART 4250 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ART 4250
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students explore individual artistic pursuits and methodologies to further skills in the ceramic medium. Students will demonstrate and apply their learning by creating a body of work investigating a range of advanced technical processes and conceptual approaches in hand-building and wheel throwing. Students learn clay mixing and principles of kiln firing. This class is designed to begin the development of individual artistic pursuits and methodologies and to further skills in the ceramic medium. Emphasis will be placed on content and ideas in combination with advanced technical processes in hand-building and wheel throwing. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ART 3610 and ART 3620 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12 Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ART 3610 A ART 3620
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students further develop an individual course of study in preparation for their capstone year. Glaze calculation and material science will be introduced and applied to individual research. Students will be responsible for firing all of their own work. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ART 4610 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 2 Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ART 4610
  • 3.00 Credits

    A self-directed course of study. Students apply previous research, technical processes, and conceptual approaches to create a body of ceramic work that is unified in direction and innovative in its resolution. Emphasis will be placed on portfolio development and placement upon graduation. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ART 4620 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 2 Registration Restriction(s): Studio Arts - Ceramics Emphasis majors only Prerequisite:    ART 4620
  • 3.00 Credits

    A lecture class designed to give a cultural overview of how photography has affected and influenced the evolution of society. Issues in the photographic medium are addressed from before its invention until its mass existence in modern day society. (Spring - Every Other) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course explores business practices for designers and studio artists including freelancing, pricing work, business writing, and applying for employment and graduate school. Students will use studio time for assessing and refining existing artwork and setting up portfolio systems for self-promotion. Students will be introduced to a process for exhibition proposals. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): BFA Art Composite, BFA Art Education, BFA Graphic Design, BFA Studio Arts, or BFA Theatre Arts majors only; Art Foundation Review required
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course prepares students for participating in the Senior BFA Exhibition. Students will complete proposal work and prepare artworks for the exhibition. Students will learn techniques for photographing and editing existing artworks to complete a graduation portfolio. Students will participate in a public portfolio review or presentation. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ART 4790 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ART 4790