Art Studio (ARTS)

ARTS 500  - Visual Meaning  (4 Credits)  
The analysis, structuring, and production of individual works of art using traditional and non-traditional approaches.
ARTS 501  - Art Business  (3 Credits)  
Business practices for the studio artist. Contracts, portfolio preparation, promotion, alternate professions, museums, galleries, copyright, and shipping will be discussed.
ARTS 510  - Painting I  (6 Credits)  
BFA Painting Capstone course stressing focus on further development of individual approaches to painting culminating in a cohesive body of work and a written thesis defense.
Prerequisites: ARTS 210, ARTS 211, ARTS 310, and ARTS 311.
ARTS 511  - Painting II  (6 Credits)  
BFA Painting Capstone course focusing on further development of individual approaches to painting culminating in a BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition and defense.
Prerequisites: ARTS 510.
ARTS 512  - Introduction to Watercolor  (3 Credits)  
Introduction to traditional and experimental transparent watercolor technique. Encompasses field work at off campus locations.
ARTS 513  - Advanced Watercolor  (3 Credits)  
Advanced study of watercolor and water-based media with emphasis on individual creative expression. Encompasses field work at off campus locations.
ARTS 514  - Workshop: Painting  (4 Credits)  
Advanced study in various painting problems, content varies by title.
ARTS 515  - Printmaking I  (3 Credits)  
Further development of individual approaches to printmaking.
Prerequisites: ARTS 416.
ARTS 516  - Capstone Printmaking I: Professional Practices  (3-6 Credits)  
Professional development practices including preparing a portfolio and oral presentation of work, researching career options, and preparing applications for exhibition and funding opportunities.
Prerequisites: ARTS 215 and one ARTS 300 - ARTS 400 level print course.
ARTS 517  - Capstone Printmaking II: Exhibition  (3-6 Credits)  
Preparing for an exhibition.
Prerequisites: ARTS 215 and one ARTS 300 - ARTS 400 level print course.
ARTS 519  - Workshop: Printmaking  (3 Credits)  
Advanced investigation and analysis of various printmaking techniques. Topic varies by title.
ARTS 520  - Ceramics I  (6 Credits)  
Further development of a personal approach to the ceramic process, supported by an investigation of ceramic history.
Prerequisites: C or better in ARTS 421.
ARTS 521  - Ceramics II  (6 Credits)  
Further development of a personal approach to the ceramic process, supported by an investigation of ceramic history.
Prerequisites: C or better in ARTS 520.
ARTS 524  - Workshop: Ceramics  (3 Credits)  
Advanced investigation and analysis of problems and methods in ceramics. Topics vary by title.
ARTS 525  - Three-Dimensional Studies I  (3-6 Credits)  
Personal concepts and expressions in various three-dimensional media.
Prerequisites: C or Better in ARTS 425 or ARTS 426.
ARTS 526  - Three-Dimensional Studies II  (3-6 Credits)  
Personal concepts and expressions in various three-dimensional media.
Prerequisites: C or better in ARTS 425 or ARTS 426.
ARTS 529  - Workshop: Three-Dimensional Studies  (3 Credits)  
Investigation and analysis of various three-dimensional concepts, processes, and techniques. Content varies by title.
ARTS 530  - Drawing Capstone I  (3-6 Credits)  
Further development of individual approaches to drawing with emphasis on intellectual and visual perception as content.
Prerequisites: ARTS 431.
ARTS 531  - Drawing Capstone II  (6 Credits)  
Further development of individual drawing with emphasis on intellectual and emotive approaches.
Prerequisites: ARTS 530.
ARTS 532  - Advanced Life Drawing  (3 Credits)  
Human anatomy and instruction in drawing and painting the model from life in a variety of media.
Prerequisites: ARTS 232 or ARTS 233.
ARTS 535  - Fiber Arts I  (3 Credits)  
Advanced study in the processes and materials of fiber arts.
Prerequisites: ARTS 436.
ARTS 536  - Fiber Arts II  (3 Credits)  
Advanced study in the processes and materials of fiber arts.
Prerequisites: ARTS 535.
ARTS 537  - Papermaking  (3 Credits)  
The art and techniques of handmade paper.
ARTS 539  - Workshop: Fiber Arts  (3 Credits)  
Advanced study in various technical aspects of fiber arts. Topic varies by title.
ARTS 545  - Internship in Graphic Design  (3-9 Credits)  
Experiential course focused on relevant work experience within the business of graphic design, visual communication, and/or illustration. Students are required to obtain and complete an internship, then reflect on the experience. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement.
Prerequisites: C or better in ARTS 246.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships
ARTS 546  - Advanced Process and Systems  (3 Credits)  
Advanced design course in the development of a range of self-directed content and emphasizing creation of cohesive messaging systems that cover a wide range of media. Creation of identity systems that are based on research and appropriate to content, context, and audience. Media may span environmental, motion, print, web, and packaging.
Prerequisites: C or better in ARTS 346.
ARTS 547  - Advanced Interaction Design  (3 Credits)  
Advanced investigation and practice of user interface and user experience design for digital products as a contemporary fine art and communication medium.
Prerequisites: C or better in ARTS 345.
ARTS 555  - Jewelrymaking I  (4 Credits)  
The development of individual directions in jewelrymaking.
Prerequisites: C or better in ARTS 456.
ARTS 556  - Jewelrymaking II  (3 Credits)  
The development of individual directions in jewelrymaking.
Prerequisites: ARTS 555.
ARTS 558  - Crafts  (3 Credits)  
Contemporary applications of traditional craft media, emphasizing the design and conceptual development of works of art.
ARTS 559  - Workshop: Jewelrymaking  (3 Credits)  
Advanced study in various technical aspects of jewelrymaking. Topic varies by title.
ARTS 560  - Photography Thesis: Portfolio  (6 Credits)  
Further development of individual approaches to photography.
ARTS 561  - Photography Thesis: Exhibition  (6 Credits)  
Further development of individual approaches to photography.
ARTS 564  - Workshop: Photography  (4 Credits)  
Advanced investigation and analysis of problems in photography. Topic varies by title.
ARTS 570  - Special Topics in Graphic Design  (3 Credits)  
Specialized investigation into relevant current trends in graphic design.
Prerequisites: C or better in ARTS 102.
ARTS 590  - Video Art: Theory and Practice  (3 Credits)  
Television as a medium; small format video systems are used in the creation of individual projects.
ARTS 595  - Independent Study  (3 Credits)  
Independent study for advanced undergraduate majors and graduate students in art studio. Approved independent study contract required for enrollment.
ARTS 710  - Painting  (3 Credits)  
A multi-level graduate painting class focusing on field work and studio practice through both individiaul tutorial and group exercises with a painting area faculty member. May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.
ARTS 715  - Printmaking  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.
ARTS 720  - Ceramics  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.
ARTS 725  - Three-Dimensional Studies  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.
ARTS 730  - Drawing  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.
ARTS 735  - Fiber Arts  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.
ARTS 760  - Photography  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.
Prerequisites: ARTS 561.
ARTS 790  - Special Topics in Art  (3 Credits)  
Individually directed studies in art. Content varies with instructor. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 hours.
ARTS 795  - Independent Study  (3 Credits)  
Independent study for advanced graduate students in art studio. Approved independent study contract required for enrollment.
ARTS 799  - Thesis Preparation  (1-9 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 810  - Painting  (3 Credits)  
A multi-level graduate level painting class that includes both group seminar and individual tutorial under the direction of a painting area faculty member. The course will address student’s individual initiatives in context of issues in the medium. May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 815  - Printmaking  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 820  - Ceramics  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 825  - Three-Dimensional Studies  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 830  - Drawing  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 835  - Fiber Arts  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 860  - Photography  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 890  - Special Topics in Art  (3 Credits)  
May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 hours.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 896  - Project  (3 Credits)  
Formulation of a proposal for a creative terminal project and initiation of that project.
Prerequisites: MFA degree candidate status.
ARTS 897  - Project  (3-6 Credits)  
Creation of creative terminal project.
Prerequisites: ARTS 896 and MFA degree candidate status.