ART (ART–Fine Arts)

401/501 Theories and Methods of Art Instruction (3)

Philosophy, psychology, curriculum development, methodology, and evaluation of artistic growth and development. Emphasis on student learning, planning, instructional strategies, communication, and assessment. Lecture-discussion course for students majoring in art education. Prerequisite: ART 201 and art education major.

404/504 Art Appreciation in the School Program (3)

Emphasizes acquisition of knowledge about planning for instruction based on knowledge of aesthetics, art history, art criticism, students, and curriculum goals and models. Prerequisite: junior standing in art education program.

431/531 Painting IV, V (3, 3)

Application of concepts, techniques, and composition through various painting media. Emphasis on a personalized statement by the student. Prerequisite: ART 331, 332. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

432/532 Painting IV, V (3, 3)

Application of concepts, techniques, and composition through various painting media. Emphasis on a personalized statement by the student. Prerequisite: ART 331, 332. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

441/541 Printmaking IV, V (3, 3)

Emphasis on personal investigation in intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, or relief processes. Prerequisite: ART 341, 342. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

442/542 Printmaking IV, V (3, 3)

Emphasis on personal investigation in intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, or relief processes. Prerequisite: ART 341, 342. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

455/555 Design History and Cultural Contexts (3)

Overview of the history and cultural context of various design disciplines, The prevalent styles and design traditions expressed in the mass-produced products of both Europe and America from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Prerequisites: ART187, 188, advanced standing or permission of the instructor.

457/557 Photography IV (3)

Experimental techniques with emphasis on advanced technical skills and aesthetics. Prerequisite: ART 357, 358.

458/558 Photography V (3)

Emphasis on technical proficiency in color printing, hand-coloring, and personal expression in individualized projects. Prerequisite: ART 457/557.

461/561 Ceramics IV (3)

Advanced problems in ceramic design emphasizing individual creativity and requiring technical proficiency. Prerequisite: nine semester hours in ceramics. Materials fee. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

462/562 Ceramics V (3)

Advanced problems in ceramic design emphasizing individual creativity and requiring technical proficiency. Students must complete a professional portfolio of work. Prerequisite: 12 hours in ceramics. Materials fee. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

464/564 Jewelry Design and Metals IV (3)

Advanced design and technical problems in jewelry, holloware, flatware, and/or other areas of individual interest. Emphasis on personal expression and research, portfolio development. Prerequisite: ART 365. Materials fee. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

466/566 Early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic Art (3)

Survey of the art and culture of Early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic worlds from the beginning of Christian art in the 2nd century to ca. 1400. Emphasizes points of contact, interaction, and conflict between the three cultures. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

467/567 Early Medieval Art (3)

Covers the art and culture of western Europe from 4th through 11th centuries. This period sees the conversion of Europe to Christianity, as well as the birth of a sense of national identity in a number of countries. A major theme of this course is the way in which art and architecture are used as a vehicle for both processes. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of the instructor.

468/568 Romanesque Art (3)

Explores the definition, characteristics, and development of the Romanesque style in Europe between the 10th and 13th centuries, a period dominated by political conquests, pilgrimages, and crusades. Attention paid to the different meanings and functions associated with the Romanesque in different contexts, times, and geographical areas. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of the instructor.

469/569 Gothic Art (3)

Surveys the culture of Europe between the years 1100 and 1500, the ‘Gothic era.’ Also surveys how art and architecture were used to reflect and construct a social system within western Europe and a world system through which Europe viewed, and wished to be viewed by, the rest of the Gothic world. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of the instructor.

471/571 Sculpture IV (3)

Advanced problems in sculpture requiring skill with sculpture processes and ability to interpret ideas three-dimensionally. Prerequisite: ART 372. 3 Lab. includes Lec.

472/572 Sculpture V (3)

Advanced problems in sculpture requiring skill with sculpture processes and ability to interpret ideas three-dimensionally. Emphasis on creative personal direction, professional portfolio, and research. Prerequisite:

476/576 Origins of Art in Europe and the Ancient Near East (3)

Art and architecture of Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic periods in Europe and British Isles and ancient art of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Aegean (ca. 40,000 BC - 500 BC). Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

478/578 Chinese Painting History (3)

Study of major painters and genres from the earliest painting to the modern period in China. Prerequisite: ART 186 or permission of instructor.

479/579 Japanese Painting and Prints (3)

Study of major painters and genres in the history of Japanese art, including Buddhist painting and Japanese print. Prerequisite: ART 185 or permission of instructor.

480M/580M Special Topics in Medieval Art (3)

Special topics to explore individual issues or problems in medieval art. Offered infrequently.

480W/580W Women in Medieval Art (3)

Examines the relationship between women and art in the medieval period. Includes women artists, images of women in art, and women as patrons, consumers, and viewers of art.

480X/580X Women in Art: Renaissance to Modern (3)

Examines various cultural periods from Renaissance to the present to determine attitudes of women and about women as they are reflected and embodied in the visual arts. Offered infrequently.

481/581 Italian Renaissance (3)

Art of the Renaissance in Italy (ca. 1250-1500). Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

482/582 Northern Renaissance (3)

Art of the Renaissance in Northern Europe (1350-1600). Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

483/583 Baroque Art (3)

Art of the baroque and 18th century periods (ca. 1600-1800) in Spain, Italy, and Northern Europe. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

484/584 High Renaissance and Mannerist Art (3)

Art of the High Renaissance and Mannerist periods (ca. 1500 - 1600) in Italy and Northern Europe. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

485/585 Art of the Early 19th Century (3)

Painting and sculpture in Europe and the United States from late 18th century to mid-19th century with special emphasis on neoclassicism and romanticism. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

486/586 Art of the Late 19th Century (3)

Painting and sculpture in Western Europe and the United States from mid-19th century to the turn of the century with special emphasis on realism, impressionism, and post-impressionism. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

487/587 Art of the Early 20th Century (3)

Development of modernist painting and sculpture in Western Europe and the United States from 1900 to 1945. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

488/588 American Art (3)

Painting and sculpture in the United States with emphasis on 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

489/589 Contemporary Art (3)

Painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts from 1945 through post-modernism. Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission of instructor.

498/598 History and Methods in Art and Architectural History (3)

Examines history, varieties, and purposes of art historical methodologies. Acquaints students with significant literature in the history of art and architecture so that they can understand these disciplines and develop their own methodological points of view. Intended as professional training for the major in history of art and architecture, but could be useful to any liberal education program. Prerequisite: advanced standing in art or architecture or permission of instructor.

600 Advanced Research Problems (1-3; maximum 6)

Research in art and art literature. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art.

601 Teaching Assistant Seminar (3)

Includes prevalent issues, concerns, and problems confronting art teacher in college studio setting. For students with little or no experience teaching art; provides insight into teaching. Prerequisite: admission to Department of Art graduate program.

603 Development of Philosophical Foundations in Art Education (3)

Critical evaluation of the development of philosophical trends and theories in art education as they emerged in the U.S. and abroad. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art education program. Summer only.

604 Research in Art Education (3)

Review of research, a research study project, and writing based upon current problems in art education. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art education program.

605 Current Issues in Art Education (3)

Analytic-synthetic survey of current issues in art education with extensive concentration on pertinent literature in the field. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art education program.

606 Graduate Seminar in Art Education (3)

Intensive study of specific problems concerning art education at both elementary and secondary levels. Prerequisite: graduate standing with licensure in art or permission of instructor. Summer only.

607 Independent Reading in Art Education (1-4; maximum 12)

Planned reading in art education as approved by graduate adviser. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art education program.

620 Graduate Drawing (3; maximum 12)

Professionally oriented studio drawing problems emphasizing personal interpretation. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art.

630 Graduate Painting (3-6; maximum 36)

Application of advanced techniques and pictorial concepts to problems in painting directed toward individual professional performance. Appropriate research and related studio work. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art.

640 Graduate Printmaking (3-6; maximum 36)

Research and related laboratory work in fine print media. Advanced study in intaglio, relief, and planographic media. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art.

660 Graduate Ceramics (3-6; maximum 36)

Individual and directed studio problems in ceramics stressing professional orientation and personal interpretation. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art. Materials fee.

664 Graduate Jewelry Design and Metals (3-6; maximum 36)

Provides qualified graduate student with intensive study in metal craftsmanship as an art form. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art.

670 Graduate Sculpture (3-6; maximum 36)

Individual advanced problems in sculpture. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art.

680 Graduate Seminar in Art History (3; maximum 9)

Special studies in the history of art centered upon a designated topic or area of study which may vary with each offering. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art or permission of instructor.

690 Special Problems (1-3; maximum 18)

Individual studio problems for graduate art student. Prerequisite: graduate standing in art.

700 Thesis (1-12; minimum required: 6 for M.A., 9 for M.F.A.; maximum 18).