Art History: ARHS

ARHS1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Art Lecture (FA, SP, SU) A general introduction to the visual arts. Lectures on theory and criticism, demonstrations, films, and slides. Three hours a week plus attendance at specified programs and exhibits. May not be presented toward satisfaction of the B.A. fine arts requirement by art majors. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

ARHS1003H Honors Basic Course in the Arts: Art Lecture (IR) A general introduction to the visual arts. Lectures on theory and criticism, demonstrations, films, slides. Three hours a week plus attendance at specified programs and exhibits. May not be presented toward satisfaction of the B.A. fine arts requirement by art majors. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

ARHS2913 Art History Survey I (FA) Survey of art works from Stone Age through Medieval.

ARHS 2923 Art History Survey II (SP) Survey of art works from Renaissance to the present.

ARHS 4813 The History of Photography (IR) Survey of photography from 1685 to present.

ARHS 4833 Ancient Art (SP, Even years) Study of the visual arts of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and The Roman Empire. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4843 Medieval Art (IR) Study of Early Christian, Byzantine, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic styles. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4853 Italian Renaissance Art (IR) Study of Proto-Renaissance, Early, High Renaissance, and Mannerist styles in Italy. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4863 Northern Renaissance Art (IR) Study of Late Gothic and Renaissance styles in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4873 Baroque Art (IR) Study of art styles of the 17th and 18 centuries, primarily in Italy, Spain, France, Flanders, and the Netherlands. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4883 19th Century European Art (IR) Study of Neo-Classical, Romanticist, Realist, Impressionist, and Post-Impressionist styles. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4893 20th Century European Art (IR) Study of the major styles and movements of the century, including Cubism, Fauvism, German Expressionism, and Surrealism. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4913 American Art to 1900 (IR) The visual arts in the United States from their beginning in Colonial times through the nineteenth century. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4923 American Art Since 1900 (IR) The visual arts in the United States from the turn of the century to the contemporary era. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923.

ARHS 4933 Seminar in Contemporary Art (IR) Study of styles and major trends in the visual arts. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923 and ARHS 4923.

ARHS 4943 Seminar in Art Criticism (FA) Study and problems in the criticism of art forms and
ARHS 4943H Honors Seminar in Art Criticism (FA) Study and problems in the criticism of art forms and
ARHS 4963 Individual Research in Art History (FA, SP,SU) Independent study in specific areas of art
history and criticism. Prerequisite: 12 hours of art history.

ARHS 4973 Seminar in Art History (FA, SP, SU) Special studies of periods and styles of art. Prerequisite: 12 hours of art history.

ARHS 6943 Seminar: Critical Thought in Art (FA) Explore topics of concern to the studio artist involving underlying concepts and purposes of art as well as models and methods for the analysis of art. Course based on discussions of selected readings, prepared papers and seminar reports. Prerequisite: graduate standing.  

Art: ARTS

ARTS 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Art Studio (FA, SP, SU) Provides experience through participation in the arts. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

ARTS 1003H Honors Basic Course in the Arts: Art Studio (IR) Provides experiences through participation in the arts. Drawing, painting, and design in various media. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE

ARTS 1013 Drawing Fundamentals I (FA, SP) Problems dealing with materials and techniques of drawing, including basic concepts of line, perspective, and value.

ARTS 1313 Two-Dimensional Design (FA, SP) Studio problems in the use of line, shape, texture, value, and color and their relationships.

ARTS 1323 Three-Dimensional Design (FA, SP) Studio problems with the elements of three-dimensional design: structure, space, form, surface, and their relationship.

ARTS 2003 Drawing Fundamentals II (FA, SP) Continuation of Drawing Fundamentals. Prerequisite: ARTS 1013.

ARTS 2013 Figure Drawing I (FA, SP) Continuation of drawing fundamentals with emphasis upon human figure studies. Prerequisite: ARTS 1013.

ARTS 2023 Alternative Methods of Drawing (IR) Study of experimental drawing methods including abstract and non-representational drawing, conceptual and symbolic drawing, imaginative drawing, and collage. Prerequisite: ARTS 2003.

ARTS 2313 Computer Applications in Art (FA) Introduction to digital imaging in the visual arts. beginning instruction in digital image creation, manipulation and processing. Introduction to input and output peripherals, computer graphic software programs and and work in the digital visual arts.

ARTS 3023 Drawing III (FA) Advanced studies and problems in drawing techniques and Prerequisite: ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3103 Painting I (FA, SP) An exploration of different ways of articulating visual forms on a picture plane, using common materials and procedures. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3113 Painting II (FA, SP) An expanded use of materials, procedures, subject matter, and approaches. Prerequisite: ARTS 3103.

ARTS 3123 Watercolor Painting I (IR) An exploration of different ways of articulating visual forms on a picture plane, using common materials and procedures. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3133 Watercolor Painting II (IR) An expanded use of materials, procedures, subject matter, and approaches. Prerequisite: ARTS 3123.

ARTS 3203 Sculpture I (SP, FA) Additive and subtractive techniques using clay and plaster and including basic casting. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3213 Sculpture II (SP, FA) Subtractive techniques using wood and stone; additive fabrication techniques in a variety of materials. Prerequisite: ARTS 3203.

ARTS 3333 Color Studies (FA, SP) Investigation of color qualities and relationships through research and studio problems. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3363 Graphic Design I (FA, SP) Introduction to basic principles and theories of typography, layout, and logo design. Visualization and production of ideas through traditional and computer techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1013 and ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323.

ARTS 3403 Etching I (SP) Introduction to intaglio and relief. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3413 Etching II (SP) Advanced work in intaglio or relief. Students select one area for study. Intaglio emphasizes working with copper plates and color printing. Background in color studies preferred but not mandatory. Prerequisite: ARTS 3403 or ARTS 3463.

ARTS 3423 Printmaking-Lithography (FA) Introduction to lithography with emphasis on stone lithographic techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3433 Lithography II (FA) Advanced study with emphasis on color printing and plate lithography techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 3423.

ARTS 3443 Serigraphy I (FA) Introduction to serigraphy techniques, including cut stencil, resist methods, and photosensitized screens. Some knowledge of photography preferred, but not mandatory. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3453 Serigraphy II (IR) Continuation of the study and use of serigraphy techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 3443.

ARTS 3463 Introduction to Printmaking (FA, SP) Introduces the student to printmaking through primary methods used in relief, serigraphic, intaglio, and lithographic techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1013 and ARTS 1313.

ARTS 3503 Ceramics: Handbuilt I (FA, SP) Study of ceramic design and handbuilding techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3513 Ceramics: Handbuilt II (FA, SP) Advanced work in handbuilding techniques and glaze calculation. Prerequisite: ARTS 3503.

ARTS 3523 Ceramics: Wheelthrown I (FA, SP) Study of ceramic design and wheel-forming techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3533 Ceramics: Wheelthrown II (FA, SP) Advanced work in wheel-forming techniques and glaze calculations. Prerequisite: ARTS 3523.

ARTS 3703 Jewelry I (IR) Study of fabricating techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323 and ARTS 2013.

ARTS 3713 Jewelry II (IR) Study of casting and combining techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 3703.

ARTS 3803 Photography I (FA, SP) Beginning photography. Introduction to B & W materials, techniques, and theory. Development of visual ideas through assignments, critiques, slide lectures, and demonstrations. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313.

ARTS 3813 Photography II (FA, SP) Advanced B & W materials, techniques, and theory. Introduction to "non-traditional" materials, techniques, and theory (Cyanotype, Van Dyck Brownprint, Gum Biochromate, KWIK-PRINT, etc.). Assignments, critiques, slide lectures, and demonstrations. Prerequisite: ARTS 3803.

ARTS 4023 Figure Drawing II (IR) Advanced study of the figure with emphasis on figure structure and its relationship to pictorial form in drawing. Prerequisite: ARTS 2013.

ARTS 4033 Drawing IV (IR) Continued advanced studies and problems in drawing techniques and varied subjects. Prerequisite: ARTS 3023.

ARTS 404V Special Problems in Drawing (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual projects in drawing arranged with the instructor. May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 4033.

ARTS 4143 Painting III (FA, SP) Concentration of the coordination of the technical, esthetic, and creative aspects of painting. Prerequisite: ARTS 3113.

ARTS 4153 Watercolor Painting III (IR) Concentration on the coordination of the technical, esthetic, and creative aspects of watercolor painting. Prerequisite: ARTS 3133.

ARTS 4163 Painting IV (FA, SP) Continued advanced concentration on the coordination of the technical, aesthetic, and creative aspects of painting. Prerequisite: ARTS 4143.

ARTS 417V Special Problems in Painting (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual technique and subject matter projects to be arranged with the instructor. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 4143 or
ARTS 4153.

ARTS 4213 Sculpture III (FA, SP) Continued work in sculpture techniques with emphasis on casting. Prerequisite: ARTS 3203 and ARTS 3213.

ARTS 4223 Sculpture IV (FA, SP) Continued work in sculpture techniques with emphasis on ferrous and non-ferrous welding. Prerequisite: ARTS 3203 and ARTS 3213.

ARTS 423V Special Problems in Sculpture (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual projects in sculpture with emphasis on materials exploration. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 4223.

ARTS 4343 Design III (SP) Studio problems in the interrelationships of two and three-dimensional elements in traditional and experimental media. Prerequisite: ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323.

ARTS 435V Special Problems in Design (1-6) (FA, SP) Extended problems in an area of interest in pure or functional design; encouraged use of imaginative materials. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 4343.

ARTS 4363 Graphic Design Typography (IR) The primary emphasis of this course is on the aesthetics of letter forms and understanding the symbolic communication inherent in different type faces. Typographic relationships will be investigated through experimental problems and projects such as logos, posters, and brochures. Prerequisite: ARTS 3363.

ARTS 4373 Graphic Design: Symbols (IR) Projects focus on the development of logos, pictographs, symbols, and conceptual symbolism, with study of the history of symbol generation. Ideas are visualized through through traditional and computer techniques. Presentation of work and development of portfolio pieces are emphasized. Prerequisite: ARTS 3363.

ARTS 4383 Graphic Design: Layout (IR) Projects focus on the organizational principles and practices of layout design, with a study of contemporary design and graphic design history. Ideas are visualized through traditional and computer techniques. Presentation of work and development of portfolio pieces are emphasized. Prerequisite: ARTS 3363.

ARTS 439V Special Problems in Graphic Design (1-6) (FA, SP) Advanced individual projects in graphic design. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 4383.

ARTS 4463 Etching III (SP) Continued study of intaglio or relief. Prerequisite: ARTS 3413.

ARTS 4473 Lithography III (FA) Continued advanced study of lithography techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 3433.

ARTS 4483 Printmaking IV (FA, SP) Continued advanced study in various printmaking media. Prerequisite: ARTS 4463 or ARTS 4473.

ARTS 449V Special Problems in Prints (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual projects in one area of printmaking. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 4463 or ARTS 4473.

ARTS 4553 Ceramics-Handbuilding III (FA, SP) Continued advanced work in handbuilding techniques and glaze calculation. Prerequisite: ARTS 3513.

ARTS 4563 Ceramics-Wheelthrown III (FA, SP) Continued advanced work in wheel-throwing techniques and/or glaze calculation. Prerequisite: ARTS 3533.

ARTS 4573 Ceramics IV (FA, SP) Continued advanced study in either handbuilding or wheelthrowing techniques and/or glaze calculations. Prerequisite: ARTS 4553 or ARTS 4563.

ARTS 458V Special Problems in Ceramics (1-3) (FA, SP) Individual projects in ceramic techniques. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 3513 or ARTS 3533.

ARTS 459V Individual Instruction (1-6) (FA, SP) Special projects on an arranged basis for advanced students in any area of art in which the catalog sequence of courses has been completed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

ARTS 4723 Jewelry III (IR) Advanced work in jewelry making techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 3713.

ARTS 4733 Jewelry IV (IR) Continuation of advanced work in jewelry techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 3713.

ARTS 474V Special Problems in Jewelry (1-6) (IR) Individual projects in jewelry techniques. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 4733.

ARTS 4823 Color Photography I (IR) Introduction to color production. Color materials, techniques and theory. Direct reversal transparencies and prints, color negative processing and printing, and manipulation of color materials. Assignments, demonstrations, critiques, and lectures. Prerequisite: ARTS 3813.

ARTS 4833 Photography IV (FA) Individual problems in photography with optional study in areas of color, slide production, and photography application to other art media. Prerequisite: ARTS 3813.

ARTS 484V Special Problems in Photography (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual instruction for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Special projects in photography designated by students in collaboration with faculty. Prerequisite: ARTS 3813.

ARTS 490VH Honors Course (1-6) (FA, SP) Special problems in studio, art history, art criticism or a combination of these. May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

ARTS 491V Internships in Art (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Credit for practical experience gained through internships in studio art, art history, gallery practices and/or art education. Report required from intern and field supervisor on significant accomplishments and/or progress. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing and art major.

ARTS 4921 Workshop: Professional Practices in Art (SP) A workshop in professional artistic practices including portfolio presentation, matting, framing, writing resumes, making slides of work, health and safety issues, opportunities, etc. Prerequisite: senior standing and art major or acceptance into the M.F.A. program.

ARTS 493V Fine Arts Gallery Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Study all aspects of operating the Fine Arts Gallery. Research and preparation for exhibitions, organize and install exhibits, care of art works, create and distribute publicity, arrange interviews with newspapers, and other media.

ARTS 494V Graphic Design Internship (1-6) (FA, SP,SU) Credit for practical experience gained through internship in graphic design. Report required form intern and field supervisor on progress and significant accomplishments. 3 credit hours per semester. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 3369 and ARTS 4383.

ARTS 495V Special Topics (1-6) (IR) May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by the courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

ARTS 498V Senior Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

ARTS 5013 Graduate Drawing (FA) Graduate level study of drawing materials and techniques. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 5901 Graduate Critique (FA, SP) Art faculty review and critique of M.F.A. student's art works. Prerequisite: admission into the M.F.A. program. ARTS595V Special Topics (1-3) (IR) May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by the
courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

ARTS 601V Master of Fine Arts Exhibition (1-6) (FA, SP) Production and presentation of a one person exhibition of art work. The M.F.A. candidate will be responsible for making three acceptable slide sets of the exhibition and exhibition statements. Prerequisite: M.F.A. candidacy.

ARTS 602V Graduate Drawing (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in drawing techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: ARTS 5013.

ARTS 612V Graduate Painting (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in painting techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 622V Graduate Sculpture (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual problems in sculpture techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 632V Graduate Design (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual problems in two and three dimensional design. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 642V Graduate Printmaking (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in printmaking techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 652V Graduate Ceramics (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual problems in ceramic techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 672V Graduate Jewelry (1-6) (IR) Individual problems in jewelry-making techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 682V Graduate Photography (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in photography. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 692V Special Studio Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in studio areas on arranged basis. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ARTS 695V Special Topics (1-6) (IR) Subject matter not covered in other courses. May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.