Art (ARTS)
ARTS 1301 (ARTS 1301) 3 sem. hrs.
ART AND SOCIETY
Designated for non-art majors. Establishes a working vocabulary for evaluating works of art in
various media. Objects are interpreted in terms of their specific historical contexts and the
changing relationships between art and society. This course does not fulfill the art history
requirement for art majors. This course satisfies the university core curriculum requirement in
fine arts.
ARTS 1303 (ARTS 1303) 3 sem. hrs.
ART HISTORY SURVEY I
An examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from the ancient through
medieval periods. This course satisfies the university core curriculum requirement in fine arts.
ARTS 1304 (ARTS 1304) 3 sem. hrs.
ART HISTORY SURVEY II
A further examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from the Renaissance
through Modern periods. Prerequisite for art majors only: ARTS 1303.
ARTS 1311 (ARTS 1311) 3 sem. hrs.
DESIGN I
A studio course concerning the fundamentals of art with emphasis on two-dimensional concepts.
ARTS 1312 (ARTS 1312) 3 sem. hrs.
DESIGN II
A studio course concerning the fundamentals of art with emphasis on three-dimensional
concepts.
ARTS 1316 (ARTS 1316) 3 sem. hrs.
DRAWING I
A studio course investigating a variety of media techniques, including their descriptive and
expressive possibilities.
ARTS 1317 (ARTS 1317) 3 sem. hrs.
DRAWING II
A further investigation of media techniques explored in Drawing I, including their descriptive
and expressive possibilities. Prerequisite: ARTS 1316.
ARTS 2311. 3 sem. hrs.
DESIGN III: COLOR
Investigation of the properties of color. Color is studied and applied to studio-oriented design
assignments. Prerequisites: 1303, 1304, 1311, 1312, 1316, 1317.
ARTS 2316 (ARTS 2316)
3 sem. hrs.
PAINTING I
A studio course exploring the potentials of painting media.
ARTS 2323 (ARTS 2323) 3 sem. hrs.
DRAWING III
A studio course introducing the structure and action of the human figure. Prerequisites: ARTS
1303, 1304, 1311, 1312, 1316, 1317.
ARTS 2326 (ARTS 2326) 3 sem. hrs.
SCULPTURE I
A studio course exploring sculptural approaches in a variety of media.
ARTS 2333 (ARTS 2333) 3 sem hrs.
PRINTMAKING I
An introductory studio course in basic printmaking processes and techniques.
ARTS 2346 (ARTS 2346) 3 sem. hrs.
CERAMICS I
An introductory studio course in basic ceramic processes.
ARTS 2356 (ARTS 2356) 3 sem. hrs.
PHOTOGRAPHY I
An introductory studio course using digital cameras and image manipulation software. Satisfies
university computer literacy requirement.
ARTS 2361 3 sem. Hrs.
TYPOGRAPHY
Through the use of lectures, demonstrations and studio work students are introduced to the art of
typography. An emphasis is placed on the history of type, anatomy of letter forms and
appropriate uses of prescribed type faces. Hand rendering and digital media are used.
ARTS 2367. 3 sem. hrs.
WATERCOLOR
A studio course exploring techniques in water-base media.
ARTS 3301. 3 sem. hrs.
LIFE DRAWING
Drawing from the model using a variety of techniques and media. Prerequisite: ARTS 2323.
ARTS 3302. 3 sem. hrs.
INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING
Opportunity to work with relief, intaglio, lithographic, or screen printing processes to provide
limited edition prints. Prerequisite: ARTS 2333.
ARTS 3303. 3 sem. hrs.
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
Explores the issues of content, imagery, application, and influences of master artists.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2316.
ARTS 3304. 3 sem. hrs.
INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE
A study in sculptural design and expression. Examines the structural pattern of form through the
elements and principles of design. Working with classical and contemporary techniques and
materials. Prerequisite: ARTS 2326.
ARTS 3316. 3 sem. hrs.
ART ACTIVITIES I
Practical experience with basic design, drawing, painting, and sculpture, along with a study of art
history and criticism. Includes a consideration of how these experiences relate to art curricula in
the elementary school. Prerequisites: Completion of lower-division art course work in design (6
sem. hrs.), drawing (6 sem. hrs.), and art history (6 sem. hrs.).
ARTS 3322. 3 sem. hrs.
ART ACTIVITIES II
Practical experiences with basic design, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and crafts,
along with a study of art history and criticism. Includes a consideration of how these experiences
relate to art curricula in the secondary school. Prerequisites: Completion of lower-division art
course work in design (6 sem. hrs.), drawing (6 sem. hrs.), and art history (6 sem. hrs.).
ARTS 3324. 3 sem. hrs.
INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS
Covers wheel-thrown ceramics, basic glazemaking, and an introduction to kiln firing and
loading. Prerequisite: ARTS 2346.
ARTS 3350. 3 sem. hrs.
ART OF THE UNITED STATES
A survey of the major developments in the art of North America from Pre-Columbian times to
the modern era.
ARTS 3352. 3 sem. hrs.
MODERN ART, 1880-1945
A survey of the major movements of 20th century art and aesthetics, which developed primarily
in Europe. Includes a review of late 19th century modernist antecedents with emphasis placed on
the principal movements of the early 20th century: Fauvism, German Expressionism, Cubism,
Futurism, Abstract Art, Dada, and Surrealism.
ARTS 3353. 3 sem. hrs.
CONTEMPORARY ART, 1945 TO THE PRESENT
An examination of the dispersal of European artists and Modernism, primarily to America, as a
result of World War II. Examines the development of Abstract Expressionism in New York in
the 1940s and 50s, followed by a survey of recent trends in contemporary art to the present day.
ARTS 3360.
3 sem. Hrs.
GRAPHIC DESIGN I
This course introduces fundamental graphic communication techniques and theory. These
techniques are further examined within a historical and practical context. Software is also
introduced in this course. This studio course explores hand skills by using tools and techniques to
produce professional presentations as well as the correct procedures for presenting designs to a
client.
ARTS 3361. 3 sem. hrs.
GRAPHIC DESIGN II
This studio course teaches students how to develop creative strategies for problem solving in a
client-based environment. This studio focuses on two-dimensional design as it applies to
branding/corporate identity design, poster design and advertising design. Prerequisites: ARTS
2361 and ARTS 3360.
ARTS 3362.
3 sem. Hrs.
INTERACTIVE DESIGN
This studio course teaches students how to develop creative strategies for problem solving in a
client-based environment. This studio explores the use of the world wide web and other
interactive media as a creative outlet for portfolio development, advertising design and business
to business design. Prerequisite: ARTS 3360.
ARTS 3365. 3 sem. hrs.
INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY
An introductory studio course in traditional camera use, basic darkroom photographic processes
and techniques. Prior completion of ARTS 2356 is recommended.
*ARTS 4301. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED DRAWING
Emphasis on the development of content through drawing. Prerequisite: ARTS 3301.
*ARTS 4302. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED PRINTMAKING
Assumes competencies attained in ARTS 3302.
*ARTS 4303. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED PAINTING
Assumes competencies attained in ARTS 3303.
*ARTS 4304. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE
Assumes competencies attained in ARTS 3304.
*ARTS 4324. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED CERAMICS
Assumes competencies attained in ARTS 3324.
ARTS 4350. 3 sem. hrs.
PRE-COLUMBIAN ART OF MESOAMERICA
Explores the history of Pre-Columbian art from Mexico and Central America, from the Olmec
through the Aztec cultures.
ARTS 4352. 3 sem. hrs.
MODERN ART OF MEXICO
Explores the history of art during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in Mexico.
ARTS 4361. 3 sem. hrs.
GRAPHIC DESIGN III
This studio course teaches students how to develop creative strategies for problem solving in a
client-based environment. This studio focuses on two-dimensional and three-dimensional design
as it applies to packaging design, publication design and design for social awareness.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2361, ARTS 3360 and ARTS 3361.
ARTS 4362. 3 sem. Hrs.
PORTFOLIO AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
This seminar course teaches students the importance of self-promotion while focusing on
professional practices. Guest speakers will join the class for discussion, critique and lecture
pertaining to various facets of the fine art and digital art professions. Students will develop
printed and digital portfolios, a resume, artist statement, set professional goals for their work.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
*ARTS 4365. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
Assumes competencies attained in ARTS 3365. Covers content as creative expression in addition
to basic photographic skills.
ARTS 4390. 3 sem. hrs.
TOPICS IN ART
May be repeated when topics vary.
ARTS 4396. 1-3 sem. hrs.
DIRECTED INDIVIDUAL STUDY
See College description. Offered on application.
ARTS 4398. 3 sem. hrs.
APPLIED EXPERIENCE
See College description. Offered on application.
* May be taken three times for credit.