Art (Studio) (ART)

ART 101. Fundamentals of Drawing and Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introductory studio experience exploring the basic elements of art through experimentation with various media and techniques including an introduction to the use of the computer as an art tool.

Note: Open to non-Art majors.
Note: May not replace ART 105 or ART 106.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 102. Fundamentals of Digital Art3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introductory studio experience exploring the basic elements of art through experimentation with digital media and techniques using the computer as an art tool.

Note: The course is designed for non-Art majors and will not count toward the major or the minor in Fine Arts.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 105. Foundation 2-D Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Investigation of line, form, value, color and composition in two-dimensional exercises.

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ART 106. Foundation 3-D Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Investigation of line, form, space, light, color, and composition in three-dimensional exercises.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 107. Foundation Drawing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Study of the basic elements of drawing including line, value, mark-making and composition. Coursework may include work from nude models.

Note: Formerly ART 115.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 200. Studio Art and Visual Culture - AH3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introduction to the studio arts, for non-majors, involving analysis, interpretation, criticism and art appreciation through studio practice. This course is intended to give the student a foundation, or strengthen a foundation a student may already have, in visual fundamentals through lectures, readings, gallery visits and hands-on activities. Students will develop an understanding of the elements of art, a basic vocabulary for describing visual art, a general understanding of the role art has played throughout Western history, and contemporary trends. Students will also be encouraged to create subject matter of personal significance to them and by the end of the term to have directions and goals they may wish to pursue in future efforts.

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ART 205. Foundation Design Methods3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 105, ART 106, or ART 107; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Fundamental methods of solving visual communication problems found in the design arts with an emphasis on clarity and immediacy of the solution for a general audience. This course is required for students who intend to apply for the BFA program in Graphic Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 205.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 206. Foundation Art Concepts and Methods3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 105, ART 106, or ART 107; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Foundation level introduction to concepts and methods in the visual arts. This course utilizes creative and critical thinking to examine and explore a range of critical orientations and interpretive processes in the creation and understanding of meaning across studio disciplines. This three credit hour course is part of the foundation sequence of classes (one of three 200 level choices that can fulfill the requirement of students seeking a BA or BFA).

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ART 207. Foundation Figure Drawing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 107.

Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Study from the human figure in various media; consideration of other basic drawing problems. Coursework may include work from nude models.

Note: Formerly ART 116.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 301. Introduction to Painting3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Basic problems in painting structured to develop technical and intuitive skills, and to allow for experimentation in a variety of media. Coursework may include work from nude models.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 305. Introduction to Drawing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Further study of drawing with a focus on the development of observational and formal skills through an emphasis on spatial structures and the organization of pictorial space. Coursework may include work from nude models.

Note: Formerly taught as Drawing and Composition.

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ART 311. Introduction to Glassmaking Techniques3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Introduction to hot, warm and cold glass-making techniques. Emphasis on the historic and contemporary context of glass art.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 321. Introduction to Sculpture3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Introduction to concepts, materials, and processes of sculpture. This course explores both figurative and non-figurative issues in three dimensional art.

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ART 331. Introduction to Clay3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Students will learn to create forms in clay using the potter's wheel. A variety of vessel forms will be addressed.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 341. Introduction to Printmaking3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introduction to printmaking as a media for visual expression. Traditional techniques such as intaglio, relief and silkscreen are offered utilizing hand-drawn, photographic or digital sources.

Note: Formerly ART 325.

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ART 351. Introduction to Black and White Photography3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introduction to photography as a fine art medium; emphasis on black and white photography utilizing a manual 35 mm camera. Students will learn how to develop film, process prints and gain insight into visual literacy. ART 351 is required for students pursuing a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in photography.Formerly Introduction to Photography.

Note: A digital (DSLR) camera is required for this course.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 361. Introduction to Interior Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Corequisite(s): DES 204.

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introduction to interior design through understanding of architectural drawings and conceptual development. This will be achieved through architectural drafting and conceptual sketches.This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design. This course must be taken concurrently with DES 204. Formerly taught as Introduction to Interior Architecture.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 361.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 362. Color Theory and Human Factors in Interior Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 361 or DES 361, BFA Candidacy, or faculty consent.

Corequisite(s): ART 561 or DES 561.

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: A visual design theory course that explores the use of color theory and human factors/ergonomics information necessary for analyzing and designing the interior environment.This course is required to be taken in the same semester as ART / DES 561 Interior Design Studio I. This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 362.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 371. Introduction to Graphic Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Beginner-level studio introducing methods of solving visual communication problems with an emphasis on conceptual development and the practical application of design fundamentals.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 371.
Note: This course does not fulfill a requirement for the BFA in Graphic Design.
Note: This course fulfills a 300-level studio art elective for the BA or BFA in Art, track in Studio Art or track in Art History, or Minor in Art.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 372. Creativity in Advertising3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): COMM 342 or instructor permission.

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Study and practice of the creative process and the team dynamic in the development of advertising campaigns.

Note: Cross-listed with COMM 348.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 381. Introduction to Fiber/Mixed Media3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: This mixed media course introduces fiber and fabric materials and processes. Emphasis is placed on the interconnectedness of fiber to other media - painting and printing on fabric, collage and photo imagery on cloth and sculptural form in fiber.

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ART 383. Papermaking3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Introduces the basic procedures of handmade paper while investigating paper-making as a means for contemporary expression.

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ART 385. Introduction to Book Arts3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introduction to traditional and non-traditional book arts with focus on the construction of traditional book forms such as folded bindings, Japanese stab bindings, portfolios, as well as types of multi-signature bindings. Students will investigate approaches to combining construction methods as well as the incorporation of content and imagery into the book form.

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ART 390. Special Topics in Studio Art3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Exploration of a particular theme, medium or combination of media outside the scope of established departmental curriculum.

Note: May be repeated with different subtitles to a maximum of 12 hours.

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ART 391. Special Problems in Studio Art for Non-Majors3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Fee: An additional $35.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Exploration of a particular theme, medium, or combination of media for non-studio art majors.

Note: The course is designed for non-art majors and will not count toward the major or the minor in Fine Arts.

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ART 440. Cooperative Internship in Art1-3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s): See requirements for Cooperative Internship Program in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An individually-arranged course combining a work experience with a related academic or creative project.

Note: This work/learning arrangement must be overseen by a studio faculty member and by a designated employee of an organization.
Note: Registering for ART 440 is contingent upon the student identifying a studio faculty member who will sponsor and oversee their work.
Note: May not be used to fulfill minimum requirements for the major in Art or Art History.

Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.

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ART 501. Concepts in Painting3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 301 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Exploration of conceptual and technical issues in painting.

Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 502. Advanced Concepts in Painting3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 301 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Exploration of individual (self-generated) conceptual issues and techniques in painting.

Note: Formerly Directed Study Painting.
Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 503. Special Topics in Painting3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): ART 301 and BFA candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Focused exploration of a painting topic, process, technique or issue.

Note: May be repeated up to 12 credit hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 504. Directed Study in Painting3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 502 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: A focused, in-depth exploration of self-generated problems in painting.

Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 505. Advanced Figure Drawing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 305 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Advanced study of the human figure exploring more complex problems as a means of developing an individual approach to drawing. Coursework may include work from nude models.

Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 506. Themes and Concepts in Drawing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): ART 305 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Individual problems stressing development of personal imagery and concepts and optional media and approaches. Coursework may include work from nude models.May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

Note: Formally taught as Advanced Drawing Concepts.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 507. Directed Study in Drawing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 505 or ART 506; and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation on individual problems in drawing.

Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 508. Art Education Methods and Research I3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Fine Arts majors only.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Art education methods and current research readings to satisfy Kentucky certification requirements for teachers of art in grades K-6.

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ART 509. Anatomy & Life Drawing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): ART 305 and BFA candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: The study of human anatomy for the artist as visual structual form with emphasis on skeletal system, and movement; muscle system, and surface features. Course work may include drawing from nude models.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 510. Information Visualization3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Intermediate-level studio to create and refine visual forms with emphasis on presenting numerical data and relational information in visually engaging ways with accuracy and integrity for a general audience.Formerly taught as Design for Visualizing Data and Information. Cross-listed with DES 510.

Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 511. Advanced Glassmaking Techniques3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 311 and BFA candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Specialized exploration of glassmaking techniques. Emphasis on professional and academic issues pertaining to glass.

Note: May be repeated up to 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 512. Directed Study in Glass3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 511 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation on individual problems in Glass. Emphasis is placed on realization and execution of ideas.

Note: May be repeated up to 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 518. Art Education Methods and Research II3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): Fine Arts majors only.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Art education methods and current research readings to satisfy Kentucky certification requirements for teachers in grades 7-12.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 520. Adventures in Design Methods and Processes3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd Years

Prerequisite(s): ART 572; BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An in-depth investigation of experimental methods of the design process within the context of designing effective visual communications. This studio-based exploration of graphic design revolves around Adventures: unconventional projects with emphasis placed on experimentation and observation.

Note: This course satisfies an elective for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 521. Practice of Sculpture3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 321 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Introduction to a wide range of sculpture processes and media with an exploration of concepts and issues in contemporary sculpture.

Note: Formerly taught as Sculpture II.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 522. Sculpture Strategies3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 321 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Exploration of sculpture at the advanced level with emphasis on developing an individual direction in sculpture.

Note: Formerly taught as Advanced Sculpture.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 523. Directed Study in Sculpture3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 521 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation on individual problems in sculpture.

Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 530. Environmental Graphic Design and Wayfinding3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): ART 572; BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Problems in architectural, environmental, and placemaking graphic design.

Note: This course satisfies an elective for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 531. Advanced Ceramics: Wheelthrowing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 331 and BFA Candidacy; or consent of instructor.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Focus on individual expression, experimentation and development of subject in wheelthrown vessels. Loading and firing of kilns is expected.

Note: Formerly taught as Advanced Ceramics I.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 532. Advanced Ceramics: Sculptural Forms3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 331 and BFA Candidacy; or consent of the instructor.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Focus on individual expression, experimentation and development of content driven sculptural forms. Students explore abstraction, observation and narrative through singular or modular pieces. Loading and firing of kilns is expected.May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

Note: Formerly taught as Advanced Ceramics II & Handbuilding Techniques.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 533. Clay Glazes and Firing3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): ART 331 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: The study of the chemistry of clay and glazes. Students will develop and test formulas for clay bodies, slips and glazes. The theories and practice of firing ware will also be explored.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 534. Directed Study in Ceramics3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 531 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation on individual problems in clay and ceramics.

Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 540. Art, Design and Meaning3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Even Years

Prerequisite(s): ART 572; BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Readings and experiments applying semiotics to visual communication problems in the fine and design arts.

Note: This course satisfies an elective for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 541. Studio Practice in Printmaking3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 341.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Advanced projects in all printmaking media. Emphasis is on the unique qualities of print media for personal expression.

Note: Formerly ART 525.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 542. Digital Printmaking3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): BFA Candidacy or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Using the computer to create imagery for printmaking. An introduction to digital techniques to be used alone or in conjunction with traditional printmaking media to produce fine art prints.May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

Note: Formally ART 526.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 543. Directed Study in Printmaking3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 541 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation on individual problems in printmaking.

Note: Formerly ART 527.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 550. Lettering and Font Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd Years

Prerequisite(s): ART 572; BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: In-depth investigation of the contemporary world of handmade work marks and typeface design.

Note: This course satisfies an elective for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 551. Lighting3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 351 or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: This course focuses on all aspects of lighting including studio strobes, on-camera flash, and natural light for digital photography. Explored themes will include portraiture, still-life, and landscapes, both interior and exterior.Students are required to have a digital camera to take this course.

Note: Formerly taught as Photography Techniques and Processes.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 552. Digital Photography3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 351 or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Exploration of color photography concepts and digital media utilizing photographic principles and techniques.Formerly Color Photography.

Note: Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 554. Experimental Photography I3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 351 or Faculty Consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introduction to historic photographic techniques through the use of hand-crafted pinhole cameras, toy cameras, and view cameras.

Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 555. Directed Study in Photography3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 351, BFA Candidacy, or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation on individual problems in photography.

Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 556. Experimental Photography II3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 351; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation with historic and alternative photographic methods of image making.

Note: May be repeated up to 6 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 557. Advanced Photography Seminar3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 551 and ART 552, or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Students will work on long-term individual self-designed projects that focus on exhibitions and professional portfolios. The course will emphasize production, research, critique, and revision. This course includes readings on contemporary photographic theory, student-led slide lectures, research presentations, field trips, and writing as an important component of developing advanced photographic work.

Note: Formerly taught as Advanced Photography.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 559. Computer Applications for Interiors I3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 361 or DES 361; BFA Candidacy or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introduction to professional applications for graphic communication skills, specifically the technical drawings used in construction. Students will develop a set of construction drawings and schedules for a project of their own design. The course will introduce professional industry-standard software applications and drawing skills, and foster the continuing development of those skills.This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 559.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 560. Sustainable Design3 Units

Prerequisite(s): ART 361 and ART 362; BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Principles and theory of sustainable design in order to prepare students for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation exam. Students will also learn to apply LEED professional standards into practical design solutions through interdisciplinary projects.

Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 561. Interior Design Studio I3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 361 or DES 361 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Introduction to small scale interior design projects emphasizing process and techniques in relation to special populations.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 561.
Note: Formerly taught as Interior Architecture Studio I.
Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 562. Interior Design Studio II3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 561 or DES 561 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Study of three-dimensional space through model making.Formerly taught as Interior Architecture Studio II. This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 562.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 563. Interior Design Studio III3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 562 or DES 562 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Design of projects involving such areas as historic preservation, hospitality, and retail sales.Formerly taught as Interior Architecture Studio III. This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 563.

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ART 564. Interior Design Studio IV3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 563 or DES 563 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Large scale office design involving programming, space planning and specifying materials. Practice for NCIDQ exam.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 564.
Note: Formerly taught as Architecture Studio IV.
Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 565. Directed Projects in Interior Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Development of advanced research and project design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 565.
Note: Formerly taught as Directed Projects in Interior Architecture.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 566. Interiors Construction3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd Years

Prerequisite(s): ART 361 or DES 361 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: A study of interiors construction components and materials. A review of building codes, specifications and terminology.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 566.
Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 567. Interior Finishes3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 361 or DES 361 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Description: A study of interior materials, such as wall coverings and floor coverings and their fabrication, and marketing and installation procedures.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 567.
Note: Formerly taught as Textiles and Finishes for Interior Design.
Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 568. Building Systems3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Even Years

Prerequisite(s): ART 361 or DES 361 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Description: An investigation of building systems including - HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting and acoustics and other systems.Formerly taught as Environmental Systems. This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 568.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 569. Computer Applications for Interiors II3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 559 or DES 559 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Intensive use of industry-standard software applications in the exploration, documentation, and presentation of design projects. Course will take students from 2-D drafting to 3-D modeling, rendering, and animation.Formerly Computer Applications in Interior Design. This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 569.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 570. Design for Public Issues I3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Advanced studio to understand dimensions of a public issue and propose system-level interventions in a collaborative, human-centered design process, with emphasis on problem identification.Formerly taught as Design for Public Issues. Cross-listed with DES 570.

Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 571. Typography I3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Studio course on typography, covering the anatomy of type, typefaces, and the function of typography in visual communication, with an emphasis on practical skills related to print and digital forms.Cross-listed with DES 571.

Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 572. Typography II3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 571 or DES 571 and BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An intermediate studio focused on the study and use of type to solve visual communication problems with advanced skills of typography in organizing, arranging, and presenting information in complex forms.Cross-listed with DES 572.

Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 573. Typography III3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 572 or DES 572 and BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Advanced studio on the development of a cohesive visual and verbal system through a systematic combination of typography, color, image style and layout across a variety of forms.Formerly taught as Identity Systems. Cross-listed with DES 573.

Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 574. The Book Form3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 572 and BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: The communication and expressive possibilities of bound pages as a medium for words and images.

Note: This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.
Note: Formerly taught as Graphic Design V.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 575. Packaging Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Problems in designing for packaging structures.Formerly taught as Packaging. This course satisfies an elective for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 575.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 576. Interaction Design I3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Studio course on the conceptualization and development of human experiences in digital environments; covering the process from research to delivery with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement.This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design. Cross-listed with DES 576.

Note: Formerly taught as Web Site Design.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 577. Interaction Design II3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 576 or DES 576 and BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Intermediate-level studio covering special problems of digital environments including interface issues, design systems, and consistency across interactions; with discussions about implementation and delivery.This course satisfies an elective for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design. Cross-listed with DES 577.

Note: Formerly taught as Design for Interaction.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 578. Image and Installation3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): ART 351 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Students will construct artwork designed to transform site-specific spaces by using analog and digital approaches. Multi-sensory experiences of space and time will be explored through basic video editing, drone flying, sculptural, perceptual and interdisciplinary-based assignments. Installation work will be contextualized with respect to other forms of aesthetic experience and constructed with meaningful connections between individuals, sites, history, technology and materials. Artists and collaborative groups who utilize a variety of methods in order to activate public space or site-specific locations will also be studied.

Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 579. Directed Study in Graphic Design1-3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 571 and BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation on individual problems in graphic design.

Note: This course satisfies an elective for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 580. Design for Public Issues II3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): BFA Graphic Design Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Advanced studio to understand dimensions of a public issue and propose system-level interventions in a collaborative, human-centered design process, with emphasis on program development.This course satisfies an elective for completion of the BFA in Graphic Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 580.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 581. Advanced Fiber/Surface Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 381 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Traditional as well as non-traditional fiber techniques are used as a means for developing conceptual skills and problem solving ability in pursuit of a personal direction. Emphasis on surface development using printing, painting, and photo techniques.

Note: Formerly taught as Fiber: Surface.
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 582. Advanced Fiber/ Mixed Media Art3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): ART 381 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Traditional as well as non-traditional fiber techniques are used as a means for developing conceptual skills and problem solving ability in pursuit of a personal direction. Emphasis on sculptural form, papermaking techniques and installation.May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

Note: Formerly taught as Fiber: Construction.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 583. Papermaking3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): BFA Candidacy, faculty consent for graduate credit.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Introduces the basic procedures of handmade paper while investigating papermaking as a means for contemporary expression.May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

Note: May be taken for graduate credit.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 584. Directed Study in Fiber and Mixed Media Art3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): ART 581 or ART 582; and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Experimentation on individual problems in fiber and mixed media art.

Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 585. Book Art Concepts3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): BFA candidacy or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: An introduction to traditional and non-traditional book arts with focus on the construction of traditional book forms such as folded bindings, Japanese stab bindings, portfolios, as well as types of multi-signature bindings. Emphasis will be placed on the book as an art form incorporating concept, design, content, and craft.

Note: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 588. Internship in Design3 Units

Grading Basis: Pass/Fail

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s): BFA Graphic Design Candidacy or faculty consent.

Description: Internships in graphic design are paid, hands-on work experience to implement the skills learned during the course of graphic design program study. Internships are by special arrangement.This work/learning arrangement must be overseen by a graphic design faculty member and by a designated employee of an organization. Registering for ART/DES 588 is contingent upon the student identifying a graphic design faculty member who will sponsor and oversee their work. May not be used to fulfill minimum requirements for the BFA in Graphic Design. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 588.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 590. Special Problems in Studio Art3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered

Prerequisite(s): BFA Candidacy or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Advanced exploration of a particular theme, medium or combination of media outside the scope of established departmental curriculum, with emphasis on individual problems.

Note: May be repeated with different subtitles to a maximum of 12 hours.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 594. Directed Projects in Design3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): BFA Graphic Design Candidacy or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Advanced studio for a personal interest project that demonstrates capacity to synthesize visual and written components into a compelling communication program with a variety of forms.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 594.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 595. Independent Study1-3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall, and minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the department, and at least 18 semester hours credit in the department.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 596. Professional Development in Interior Design - CUE3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): ART 564 or DES 564 and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: The professional aspects of interior design, with emphasis on the fundamental knowledge and technical skills required for practice in the interior design profession and the role, purpose, and study of professional development. Students will develop, prepare, and edit a resume and a portfolio of work for presentation within the interior design profession.This course is a requirement for completion of the BFA in Interior Design.

Note: Cross-listed with DES 596.

Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 597. Professional Development in Studio Arts - CUE3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; BFA Candidacy and successful completion of BFA review.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: The development, preparation, and editing of a resume, artist's statement and a body of work for exhibition for 2-D or 3-D studios.

Note: Exhibition must be scheduled within the same calendar year as graduation.
Note: This course is required for the completion of the BFA in Studio Art and is restricted to students completing the BFA program in the current semester.
Note: Permission to enroll will be granted after the student successfully passes the BFA review in the semester prior.

Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 598. Professional Development in Graphic Design - CUE3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Spring Only

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and BFA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: Advanced studio dedicated to the development of professional quality portfolio and resume representing undergraduate experience; plus, the organization and production of the senior design portfolio day.

Note: Formerly taught as Portfolio Development in Graphic Design - CUE.
Note: Cross-listed with DES 598.

Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes

ART 599. Studio Art Undergraduate Capstone Seminar - CUE1 Unit

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and BA Candidacy; or faculty consent.

Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.

Description: This course provides students with a culminating experience through research, critical thinking, analytical writing and fieldwork focused on the visual arts process and professions.

Note: This course is required for completion of the BA in Studio Art.
Note: Course must be scheduled within the same calendar year as graduation.

Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status.

For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes