Art Studio (ARTS)
A foundations level course in the use of personal computers and discipline-related software as aids in visual design.
Introduction to visual thinking and principles of two-dimensional design.
Carolina Core: AIU
Introduction to visual thinking and principles of three-dimensional design.
Carolina Core: AIU
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Color, color theory, and compositional systems.
Introduction to the materials and basic techniques of drawing.
An introductory course in the materials and techniques of painting.
Carolina Core: AIU
Exploration of materials and techniques of painting with emphasis on individual creative expression.
An introductory course in printmaking with emphasis on monotype, relief, and intaglio prosesses.
An introduction to the materials and techniques of ceramics through hand-building and throwing on the wheel.
An introductory course in the concepts, materials, and techniques of three-dimensional media.
The structural nature of figure, with emphasis on the translation of form in space onto a two-dimensional surface.
Drawing from the human figure.
An introductory course in the materials and processes of fiber arts.
Color theory, systems, and applications in visual communications.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
The basics of visual communication, including formal issues, fundamental communication principles, image development, and relevant digital applications.
Typography, word/image relationships, relevant digital applications.
Introduction to concepts and design of jewelry objects in a variety of metals and other materials.
Photographic history, theory, and practice with emphasis on developing a personal vision through the use of digital still cameras.
A thorough grounding in 35mm black and white photography using both digital and traditional output, as well as the aesthetics of the photograph as a personal artistic expression.
An exploration of painting as a means of multi-sensory expression through visual experience.
An exploration of the depiction of space and form in painting with a continued emphasis on materials and techniques combined with individual creative expression.
Linoleum, woodblock printing, and other relief techniques including the execution of original works in these media.
Screen printing techniques including the execution of original works in these media.
Concentration on development of throwing skills. Experimentation with clay and glaze chemistry.
Concentration on hand-building skills. Glaze experimentation and ceramic materials will be researched.
Contemporary principles in various three-dimensional media.
Further study of various three-dimensional media.
Enhancing graphic richness in drawings with intellectual and visual perception as content.
Contemporary cultural stimuli as the content for drawing projects. Emphasis on intellectual and emotive approaches.
Exploration of fiber constructions such as weaving, spinning, and feltmaking.
Exploration of fiber surface design techniques such as batik, tie dye, and block printing.
Development of complex visual communication projects that involve problem-seeking and problem-solving and result in works with multiple elements. Discussion of current visual communication issues. Graphic design majors only.
Creative use of contemporary photographic equipment and techniques in solving graphic design problems.
Jewelry fabrication using the centrifugal casting methods.
Jewelry fabrication using the electroforming method.
Continuation of black and white photographic techniques introduced in ARTS 261. Introduction to advanced exposure and film development, exhibition quality printing and presentation, medium and large-format cameras, b&w digital output and darkroom experimentation.
Exploration of digital imaging techniques including image adjustment and printing methods with an emphasis on color photography.
Specialized investigation into relevant current trends in illustration.
Investigation and analysis of various thematic concepts, processes, and techniques in a variety of media. Content varies by course title.
Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Advanced development of individual direction in painting and skills in the representation of the human figure working observationally from the live model. Special emphasis on material selection and formal principles of painting as applied toward individual goals.
Intaglio techniques, such as drypoint, etching and collagraph, including the execution of original works in these media.
Lithography techniques, including the execution of original works in these media.
Further development of throwing and hand-building skills. Continued development of kiln-firing methodology. Research in clay and glaze technology.
Development of highly individualized content in a series of drawings.
Advanced study of materials and techniques of fiber arts with emphasis on individual creative expression.
Advanced study of materials and techniques of fiber arts with emphasis on individual creative expression.
Advanced visual communication projects involving time and sequencing with both visual and verbal elements using a variety of media.
Advanced exploration of visual structures, both 2D and 3D, in visual communication problems.
Individual final project in graphic design.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Advanced studies in professional presentations of visual communication projects, professional interviews, and graphic design business topics.
Advanced intermedia; formal and conceptual problems associated with combining multiple forms of imaging processes.
Advanced intermedia; creation of portfolio work combining multiple forms of imaging processes.
Advanced problems and individual investigation in jewelrymaking techniques.
Advanced problems and individual investigation in jewelrymaking techniques.
Advanced techniques and career practices in photography. The development of personal vision through the production of a fine arts portfolio. Students may work with any photographic process (digital or analog) towards the completion of a cohesive body of work.
Projects in advertising and editorial illustration. Further development of style, media, and technique.
CL: 2020.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
The analysis, structuring, and production of individual works of art using traditional and non-traditional approaches.
Business practices for the studio artist. Contracts, portfolio preparation, promotion, alternate professions, museums, galleries, copyright, and shipping will be discussed.
BFA Painting Capstone course focusing on further development of individual approaches to painting culminating in a BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition and defense.
Introduction to traditional and experimental transparent watercolor technique. Encompasses field work at off campus locations.
Advanced study of watercolor and water-based media with emphasis on individual creative expression. Encompasses field work at off campus locations.
Advanced study in various painting problems, content varies by title.
Further development of individual approaches to printmaking.
Professional development practices including preparing a portfolio and oral presentation of work, researching career options, and preparing applications for exhibition and funding opportunities.
Preparing for an exhibition.
Advanced investigation and analysis of various printmaking techniques. Topic varies by title.
Further development of a personal approach to the ceramic process, supported by an investigation of ceramic history.
Further development of a personal approach to the ceramic process, supported by an investigation of ceramic history.
Advanced investigation and analysis of problems and methods in ceramics. Topics vary by title.
Investigation and analysis of various three-dimensional concepts, processes, and techniques. Content varies by title.
Further development of individual approaches to drawing with emphasis on intellectual and visual perception as content.
Further development of individual drawing with emphasis on intellectual and emotive approaches.
Advanced study in the processes and materials of fiber arts.
Advanced study in the processes and materials of fiber arts.
The art and techniques of handmade paper.
Advanced study in various technical aspects of fiber arts. Topic varies by title.
Work experience at a visual communication place of business.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships
Advanced individual projects in graphic design.
The development of individual directions in jewelrymaking.
The development of individual directions in jewelrymaking.
Contemporary applications of traditional craft media, emphasizing the design and conceptual development of works of art.
Advanced study in various technical aspects of jewelrymaking. Topic varies by title.
Further development of individual approaches to photography.
Further development of individual approaches to photography.
Advanced investigation and analysis of problems in photography. Topic varies by title.
Advanced visual arts computing techniques on using software such as Photoshop, Studio Pro, and Netscape.
Television as a medium; small format video systems are used in the creation of individual projects.
Independent study for advanced undergraduate majors and graduate students in art studio. Approved independent study contract required for enrollment.