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ART 2700 - Ceramics I
Ceramics I is an introduction to the ceramic process through explorations in both hand building and wheel throwing. Students will learn the basics in glazing and firing while gaining exposure to historical and contemporary ceramic art.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1030 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 2810 - Intro to Digital Photography
An introduction to digital photography as a means of creative visual expression for non-art majors. Students will learn about the basics of digital photography, and learn to think and express themselves in visual terms using the photographic medium. Students will also be introduced to options available for printing, storing and organizing their photographs, as well as utilizing computer software, such as Photoshop, for basic image correction and manipulation. Students must have an approved digital camera with selectable shooting modes, which may be either basic point-and-shoot or SLR. NOTE: This course does not fulfill any requirements for a Department of Visual Arts degree.
Hours:
3
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ART 3100 - Intermediate Drawing
Intermediate studio course in drawing that focuses on draftsmanship development and individual interpretation of ideas. Students will also explore a variety of drawing materials. Works will be analyzed in individual and group critiques.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2100 or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3150 - Painting II
Intermediate studio course in painting that introduces the study of the human figure and landscape. Students will also explore a variety of stylistic approaches and painting materials. The examination of current literature and historic examples in painting are required. Works will be analyzed in individual and group critiques.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2150 or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3200 - Sculpture II
An introduction to the basic methods and materials used in the creation of sculptural works. Methods may include assembling/constructing, carving, modeling, and casting. Materials may include wood, metal, clay, stone, concrete/plaster, glass, and fibers.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2200 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3300 - Introduction to Letter Press
Organization of ideas and technical problems in letterpress. Processes may include various printing on a variety of presses using movable type, photopolymer plate and linoleum cut and wood cut block printing.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3310 - Introduction to Book Arts
Organization of ideas and technical problems in book arts. Processes may include various construction, assemblage, and binding techniques, letterpress, and interdisciplinary two- and three dimensional media employed in the construction of the book form.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3400 - Printmaking I
Organization of ideas and technical problems in printmaking. Processes may include engraving, collograph, embossing, lithography, and other trends in printmaking.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010 and ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3450 - Introduction to Graphic Design
A foundation in the principles and practice of graphic design, which combines art and technology to communicate ideas. Topics include the creative use of type and images in areas such as identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers, and books), advertisements, and product packaging. Emphasis will be placed on the computer as a graphic design tool.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2450 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3451 - Pre-Visualization
In this course students will learn to develop a visually compelling motion graphic language. Students will learn how to break down a concept, idea and/or script into dramatic beats and then organize those into spatial or visual moments. Students will build the vocabulary and conceptual framework necessary to create a cohesive progression of images. Students will develop their visual voice by learning how to communicate their conceptual ideas. Emphasis will be on proper terminology, concepts of narrative flow, pacing, staging and budgetary considerations for pre-visualization art production.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2455 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3452 - Digital 3D Modeling and Printing
This applied/hands-on studio class presents the foundations of 3D modeling and 3D printing. Utilizing 3D modeling/rendering/animation software, students will start by manipulating primitive geometry, such as cubes and spheres, and work their way up to complex organic sub-surface modeling. Designs created virtually will be optimized for Fused Filament Fabrication technology, and then be “printed” as actual, three-dimensional objects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1030 and either ART 2450 or ART 2452, with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3453 - Digital Animation Techniques
This course provides the foundation for all of the other undergraduate 2D and 3D animation courses. Students will use industry standard software to explore the principles of animation while reproducing rudimentary animation exercises as demonstrated by the instructor.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2455 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3460 - Typography
Graphic design and typography have many definitions that collectively describe a broad activity that encompass all forms of visual expression. This course continues to build on visual communication and problem-solving skills developed in foundation design classes. Layout, composition, and typography skills are engaged in a variety of contexts to gain an understanding of thought processes and technical processes that are inherent to the study and practice of graphic design and typography.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2450 and ART 3450
Hours:
3
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ART 3463 - Traditional Animation Techniques
This intermediate course focuses primarily on hand-drawn frame-by-frame and stop-motion animation, but also includes pixilation, silhouette or cutout, sand, and pinscreen animation. Students develop skills in the use of software to develop storyboards and two-dimensional animation including constructing, importing, and sequencing media elements to create multimedia presentations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2455 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3500 - Visual Literacy & Communication
A study of the theories and processes involved in making art, individual and societal responses to various art forms, and the ways in which visual forms are used as tools of communication, and means of interaction within a social environment. Students will learn how to look at, analyze, and formulate responses to art in an interactive classroom environment. Subjects will include the evolution and uses of art as a communicative tool, and the development of art media and techniques such as printmaking, photography, cinema, magazines, newspapers, and the Internet.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2510 and ART 2520 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3501 - Professional Practices
This course exposes students to the business and legal affairs of the graphic design and media industry. Emphasis is placed on understanding how professional design projects and companies are organized and administered, project financing, protection of intellectual property, drafting and negotiation of agreements, fees, profit participation and other compensation, insurance, and relationships with customers and designers.
Hours:
3
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ART 3503 - History of Graphic Design
This course examines the history and evolution of graphic design from its beginning to the present. The invention of writing, the manuscript, the graphic renaissance in Europe, the industrial age, the modernist era, the information age and the digital revolution are explored. Changes in subject matter and stylistic concerns, in the contexts of social and political influences upon them, and the different roles and uses of typography and graphic design are discussed. Significant readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3505 - History of Digital Art
This course explores the historical, cultural, and aesthetic impact of digital techniques and technologies on traditional art forms such as paintings, photography, and sculpture, as well as the rise of new media art, from video to digital installation, and from computer-generated art to virtual reality. Students will discuss critical issues related to how art-making practices have shaped (and been shaped by) new and emerging technologies. Significant readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3507 - History of Illustration and Sequential Art
This course examines the history of illustration and sequential art, with an emphasis on the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Topics include social, political, and aesthetic impact on the development of and roles played by illustration and sequential art. Students will discuss issues related to how illustration and sequential art have shaped (and been shaped by) changing critical an popular perceptions of those art forms, and, in particular, the rise of visual and material culture studies. Significant readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3509 - History of Animation and Visual Effects
This course examines the history and technology of animation and cinematic visual effects from the origins of animation forms and techniques to contemporary computer-generated imagery. Topics include cultural and political impact on the aesthetic development of and social roles played by animation and visual effects in a variety of analog and digital forms, including Claymation, stop motion, cel animation, and CGI. Students will discuss issues related to how animation and visual effect have shaped (and been shaped by) changing critical and popular perceptions of those art forms, and in particular, visual and material culture studies. Significant readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3510 - Art & Architecture of Ancient Greece & Rome
An examination of the development of art and architecture in the Mediterranean from the prehistoric Aegean period through the late Roman Empire. The stylistic development of art and architecture and comparative analyses of artistic expression in various cultures are made. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of art to religious, political, philosophical, and social beliefs and practices within each. Outside readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2510 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3530 - Renaissance Art History
An examination of paintings, sculpture, prints, and architecture of the early, high, and late Renaissance in Italy, France, the Holy Roman Empire (including Germany), the Netherlands, and Spain. Using a combined chronological, comparative, and thematic approach, emphasis is placed on the distinct contributions of specific artists and of different regions. The economic, philosophical, religious, political, and cultural developments of early modern European society and cities in this period, are explored in detail. Outside readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3550 - Modern Art History
A focused examination of developments and changes in Western visual and material culture in the period defined as the modern era in art history, approximately 1800 to 1945. Outside readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3560 - Contemporary Art History
A focused examination of developments and changes in Western visual and material culture from 1945 to the present. Outside readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 3570 - Latin American and Latino Art
A study of the art of Latin America and of U.S. Latino art in the 20th and 21st centuries. Media discussed include painting, sculpture, photography, video, installations, pottery, and weaving. Topics include aesthetic appreciation, social and historical contexts, and issues and approaches to the study of art. Students enrolled in this course are required to participate in the organization of an exhibition of Latino Art.
Hours:
3
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ART 3575 - Orientalism and Techno-Orientalism in Art
This course explores Orientalism in art from nineteenth-century depictions by European and American artists of North Africa to the Middle East through Techno-Orientalist views of Asia by artists today. Subjects, motifs, and aesthetic principles of Orientalism from 1801 to c. 1930 are covered. The examination of Techno-Orientalism, heavily influenced by Japanese manga and anime, focuses on c. 1950 to the present. Emphasis is placed on social, political, and cultural contexts and interpretations of Orientalist and Techno-Orientalist art, including illustration and animation, architecture, sculpture, and decorative arts.
Hours:
3
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ART 3580 - East Asian Art History
A thematic introduction to the major artistic and cultural trends of China, Korea, and Japan from ancient to contemporary times. Lectures and discussions will concentrate on significant monuments and works of art including but not limited to architectures, ceramics, paintings, textiles, sculptures, and woodblock prints from the region. No knowledge of East Asian languages is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2510 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of department
Hours:
3
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ART 3581 - Classical to Contemporary Chinese Art
Surveying the major trends in the arts of China from the tenth century through today, this course examines classical and imperial works as the foundation for modern and contemporary art. Lectures engage closely with the visual properties of artworks as well as their cultural and historical significance. Readings and discussions focus on major issues in art history and East Asian studies. Topics may vary each time the course is offered. No knowledge of the Chinese language is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2510 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of department
Hours:
3
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ART 3582 - The Arts of Japan
The course explores a variety of monuments and themes of the visual culture of Japan throughout the history. Painting, sculpture, and architecture will be our primary focus, supplemented by discussions of such arts as ceramics, garden design, costumes, Zen art, tea ceremony, and woodblock prints. Topics may vary each time the course is offered. No Knowledge of Japanese language is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2510 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of department
Hours:
3
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ART 3583 - Korean Art
The course is a focused study of the arts in the Korean peninsula from ancient to contemporary times. Lectures, readings, and discussions will analyze how Korean artists assimilated and responded to the visual cultures of their Chinese and Japanese neighbors and developed distinct characteristics. Topics may vary each time the course if offered. No Knowledge of the Korean language is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2510 with a grade of C or higher, or permission from the head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3600 - Textile Design I
Organization of design concepts and techniques involved with the surface enrichment of fabric are introduced. These include surface embellishment, dyeing with synthetic dyes, direct application, and printing with pigment.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2600 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3650 - Weaving I
Organization of design concepts and technical problems involved with the construction of fabrics are introduced. These include study of fibers, felting, and both off-loom and loom techniques.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2600 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3700 - Ceramics II
An introduction to the ceramic process of forming clay, glazing, and firing. Studio design problems will involve either hand-building techniques or an introduction to skills required for making pottery on the potter’s wheel.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2700 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3800 - Film Photography I
An introduction to the photographic medium through outside assignments, studio applications, and theoretical studies. Students will examine a variety of skills including processing, printing, archival techniques, toning, collage, etc.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010 and ART 1020 with grades of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3810 - Digital Photography I
An introductory studio course in digital photography emphasizing conceptual approaches and contemporary practices utilizing appropriate software. Students will become familiar with using the computer as a digital darkroom. Topics covered include the use of digital cameras, scanning traditional film negatives, using the scanner as a camera, tone and color controls, image manipulation, alternative processes and image output.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010 and ART 1020 with grades of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 3820 - Time-Based Photography
This 3-hour course in still photography, utilizing film and/or digital cameras, along with computer software, will examine time-lapse gear from basic to advanced. Students will explore balancing time-lapse image settings, shooting time-lapse with regards to composition, narrative and exposure. Students will be introduced to the Cinemagraph, a combination of still photography to create movement within digital file. Problem-solving will be addressed, such as astrophotography time-lapse, flicker-free day to night transitions, High Dynamic Range time-lapse and time-lapse motion control devices. Subject matter will vary from human activity, nature, to inanimate objects. The medium will also be explored from its historical significance from the 19th century to the 21st century.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3810 or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4100 - Drawing: Media and Techniques
Advanced studio course in drawing that exposes the students to a range of traditional and contemporary media. Students will create a body of work that demonstrates formal and conceptual cohesiveness. Works will be analyzed in individual and group critiques. Course can be repeated once for total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3100 or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4105 - Drawing: Form and Content
Advanced studio course in drawing that is geared towards generating an individual body of work that demonstrates formal and conceptual cohesiveness. Students will be expected to develop mastery of a specific medium and exhibit technical and material authority in its application. Works will be analyzed in individual and group critiques. Course can be repeated once for total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3100, or permission of head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4150 - Painting III
Advanced studio course in painting that focuses on the study of the human form in compositions that reflect individual problem solving and creative solutions to figurative subject matter. Works will be analyzed in individual and group critiques.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2100 and ART 3150, or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4155 - Craft Media in Painting
This course examines the legacy of the Feminist movement in painting and contemporary practice through studio techniques, including the integration of craft and representation into the field of Post-War abstraction, the political inclusion of minority groups and outsider artists in the fine art dialogue and the recognition of a more global approach to art-making. Selected readings and group critiques will complement studio endeavors.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3150 or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4160 - Painting: Media and Techniques
Advanced studio course in painting that exposes the students to a range of traditional and contemporary painting media. Students will create works that explore various media in a body of work that demonstrates formal and conceptual cohesiveness. Works will be analyzed in individual and group critiques.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3150, or permission of head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4165 - Painting: Form and Content
Advanced studio course in painting that is geared towards generating an individual body of work that demonstrates formal and conceptual cohesiveness. Students will be expected to develop mastery of a specific medium and exhibit technical and material authority in its application. Works will be analyzed in individual and group critiques.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3150, or permission of head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4200 - Sculpture III
Advanced problems in sculptural processes and techniques. Emphasis upon individual creative expression.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3200 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4352 - Advanced Digital Design and Fabrication
This applied/hands-on studio class presents opportunities for advanced use of digital fabrication technologies, including laser cutting and engraving, CNC milling, plasma cutting, and 3D printing. Students will pursue individual solutions to designing and producing objects utilizing one or more of these technologies. Note: ART 4352 may be repeated once for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3452 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4400 - Advanced Printmaking
Advanced studio course in graphics, covering in-depth techniques in contemporary print making. Students are involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4405 - Relief Printmaking I
A further development of skills covered in ART 3400 Printmaking I. Students will use advanced techniques such as multi-block relief, reduction color relief, collagraph, multiple transfer processes, traditional water based, acrylic and oil based inking using various matrixes of linoleum, multi-density fiberboard or woodcut, etc. to make consistent and variable editions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4410 - Intaglio Printmaking I
A further development of skills covered in ART 3400 Printmaking I. Students will use advanced techniques such as reworking plates, alternative mark-making various types of grounds, viscosity printing, a la poupee, chin colle, multiple color plates, etc. to make consistent and variable editions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4415 - Lithography
An investigation of the methods and materials used to create lithographs in a contemporary fine art context. Experience with various lithography media will allow students the opportunity to investigate the expressive qualities presented by each medium. Projects emphasize problem solving through self-directed form and content in the creation of portfolio-quality work.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 4420 - Screen Printing
An investigation of the methods and materials used to create serigraphs (silk screen) in a contemporary fine art context. Covered techniques include hand-drawn and digital/photo stencils, multi-color registration, printing with water-based ink, and cross-media approaches. Projects emphasize problem solving through self-directed form and content in the creation of portfolio-quality work.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2450 and ART 3400 with grades of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4450 - Graphic Design - Internet
Advanced studio course covering web site building and animation using graphic design software. Students build their own web sites, add animation and interactivity, and study the aesthetic qualities of web sites and the technical possibilities and challenges of the Internet.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3450
Hours:
3
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ART 4451 - Graphic Design in Advertising
A study in the practical and theoretical applications of graphic design theory in advertising, including print, television and the Internet. Students work in graphic design software to produce advertising projects. Students work individually and in groups to produce these projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3450
Hours:
3
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ART 4452 - Digital Media
Advanced studio course using a variety of software in the production of motion graphics and videos. Topics introduced include interactivity, digital animation, audio track (voice over, music, etc.) editing, and text animation (titles, scrolling credits, etc.).
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3450
Hours:
3
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ART 4453 - Digital Illustration
Advanced studio course in the principles and practices of digital illustration. Most of the major illustration fields will be explored. Students will complete a series of illustrations utilizing a variety of software and techniques. Use of the computer as an illustration tool will be emphasized.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3450
Hours:
3
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ART 4461 - Character Rigging and Animation
The fundamental purpose of this course is to prepare 3D character designs for animation. Students will build skeletons, rig characters, “skin” them, and pose the characters, testing them for animation. The course will examine the process of creating joints to assemble a skeleton, fine-tuning joints for realistic motion, rigging bodies and faces, and binding a characters skin to its skeleton.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 3452 and ART 3463 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 4463 - Animated Storytelling
This course will grant students a unique opportunity to serve on an animation team for an entire semester and a single pupose: the production of a completed animated short film. Technique, style, narrative, and theme will all be determined as a team. Roles and division of duties will likewise be determined. Through the many stages of production, students will conceptualize, visualize, and then realize their chosen story. Advanced animation skills are required, and students must be well-versed in a least one of the following areas: hand-drawn animation, stop-motion animation, 2D or 3D computer animation, modeling, shading, lighting, rendering, storyboarding, or editing.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 3451 and ART 3453 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 4465 - Digital Visual Effects
This class gives students the opportunity to collect digital materials together in order to create compelling visual experiences, primarily using the digital studio environments of Adobe After Effects (for 2D and 2.5D) and Blender (for 3D). Students will build on the idea of collage, or placing items or actions in novel circumstances in order to register new experiences. Students will learn the practice of digital compositing, through which digital artists can combine different still and moving images to create new virtual/visual realities. Often collectively referred to as “CGI” (Computer-generated imagery) and “FX” (Special Effects) the techniques learned in this class are used to create and/or contribute to images in art, printed media, courtroom presentations, video games, medical/scientific imaging, and simulators.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3453 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 4511 - History of Photography & Prints
An examination of the history and aesthetics of photography and prints from their beginnings to the present. Changes in subject matter and stylistic concerns, different roles and uses of photographs and prints, and the development of photographic and print techniques and equipment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on photographs and prints as artistic expression and their relationship to other arts within the contexts of social and political influences upon them and their creators. Significant outside readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520
Hours:
3
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ART 4521 - Appalachian Art & Artistic Expression
An in-depth examination of the distinctive regional identity, themes, and means of expression in the arts of the Appalachian South. Themes will include ethnic aesthetic expression, sectarian culture, community identity, and the function of art in religious and everyday life. Significant outside readings will be incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520
Hours:
3
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ART 4540 - American Art History
The development of painting, sculpture, architecture, and the decorative arts in the United States from colonial era to the present. Works are examined within the contexts of their political, social, economic, and religious backgrounds and in relationship to European art of the period, and with an emphasis placed on the changing socio-economic position of the United States and the country’s rise as an international artistic center in the twentieth century. Significant outside readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520
Hours:
3
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ART 4560 - Aesthetics & Criticism
A detailed examination of philosophical and critical interpretations of art and architecture, with particular focus upon the viewer’s experience and interpretation of art and the roles art and artists have played in different cultures and civilizations from Ancient Greece to the present. Emphasis is placed on philosophical, critical, and analytical writings on art in the West from the eighteenth century to the present. Significant outside readings are the basis of in-depth class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520
Hours:
3
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ART 4561 - Feminist Theory and Criticism in Contemporary Art
A seminar style introduction to feminist art criticism and the feminist art movement as part of postmodern theory in contemporary art. Students will discuss, write about and analyze critical texts and artworks that explore the diverse ideas and themes associated with the feminist movement in art from the 1960s to the present.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 or permission of instructor (must have completed ART 1100 to receive permission)
Hours:
3
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ART 4590 - Special Topics in Art History
A detailed study of an artist, stylistic movement, artistic theme, art historical methodology, or other special topic of current interest not covered in catalog listings. May be repeated for a total of up to 9 credit hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2510 and ART 2520 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 4600 - Textile Design II
Advanced studio course in the surface design of fabrics, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary textiles. Students are involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. A Studio Art or Art Marketing major may accumulate a maximum of 9 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3600
Hours:
3
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ART 4650 - Weaving II
Advanced studio course in weaving, covering additional in-depth weaving techniques such as weaving theory, felting, and dyeing yarns. Students are involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. A Studio Art or Art Marketing major may accumulate a maximum of 9 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3650
Hours:
3
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ART 4700 - Ceramics III
Advanced course in ceramics, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary ceramics, glaze preparation, and kiln firing. Students are involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3700 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4710 - Ceramic Materials
This course explores ceramic materials and their role in determining the various properties of clay bodies and glazes. Classroom discussions and experiments facilitate problem solving with studio projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3700 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4720 - Ceramic Systems and Surface
This course focuses on mold making processes for use in production, industrial and conceptual situations. Both ceramic and alternative surface possibilities will be explored.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3700 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4730 - Advanced Wheel Throwing
This course focuses on the potter’s wheel as the primary tool for creating ceramic work. Students will consult with faculty to develop independent ideas and projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3700 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4740 - Advanced Hand Building
This course focuses on the various hand building techniques for creating ceramic work. Students will consult with faculty to develop independent ideas and projects.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3700 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4800 - Medium & Large Format Photography
Advanced studio course in photography covering in-depth techniques used with medium and large format view cameras through film and digital applications. Subject matter covered will include advanced studio lighting, study of the unique characteristics of the 4x5 view camera with film and digital captures, and medium format film and digital camera. Students are involved in individual and collaborative problem solving assignments reflecting creative solutions in form and content. A Visual Arts major may accumulate a maximum of 9 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3800 or ART 3810 or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4805 - Alternative Photographic Processes
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-silver alternative photographic processes with emphasis on technical skills, aesthetic values, and critique of photographic work. Among the processes studied: Cyanotype, Salted paper printing, Van Dyke Hand coloring, and Platinum Palladium. Students will learn skills related to safe chemistry usage, scanning, Photoshop manipulation to create and print digital negatives, paper coating and contact printing techniques. In addition, students will explore the complex relationship between technical execution and communicating ideas with intent. Historical and contemporary trends in non-silver alternative photography will also be discussed.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 3800 or ART 3810, and ART 4800
Hours:
3
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ART 4810 - Digital Photography II
This is an advanced studio course in digital photography, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary photographic applications. Students will become familiar with advanced image editing, digital printing and methods of incorporating mixed media and alternative processes into the digital realm. Students will gain an understanding of advanced studio lighting, portraiture, concept development and framing and presentation techniques. Some emphasis will be placed on 21st century photography history and the role of contemporary photographers in the art world. Students should expect the course to be composed of studio practice, lecture, group critiques and discussion. A student may accumulate a maximum of 9 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 3450 and ART 3810 with grades of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4820 - Service Learning in Visual Arts
A service-learning course for major students in art, art education and art marketing, but may be used by students in the minor programs of Studio Art, Graphic Design and Art History. Students apply skills acquired through academic study in a service-based context within the local and regional community. Students enrolled in this course will work with outside agencies or institutions in the community through a cooperative agreement originated by the UNG Department of Visual Arts and the Office of Community Engagement and Outreach. Course sections can be repeated and students must accumulate a set number of service learning hours based on the requirements of their programs of study in visual arts.
Hours:
0
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ART 4830 - Night Photography
This advanced studio course in photography will cover in-depth techniques associated with shooting at night and in low-light conditions in building interiors, rural and urban landscapes. Further areas of study will consist of painting with light, capturing star trails, and full moon photography. While digital capture will be emphasized, students may also employ traditional black & white film cameras. Many cameras can be used ranging from 35mm, medium format and large format. Students will be involved in individual and collaborative problem solving assignments reflecting creative solutions in form and content.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 3800 and ART 3810 or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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ART 4850 - Internship in Visual Art
A capstone course for students in Art Marketing, but may be used by students in the B.A. in Art, or in the minor in Art History. Students apply skills acquired through academic study in a performance-based context. Students enrolled in this course are generally assigned to work with an outside agency or institution through a cooperative agreement originated by the UNG Department of Visual Arts and the Office of Career Services.
Hours:
3
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ART 4905 - Independent Study
A senior-level course which may be offered to a student following completion of a minimum of 3 hours in a specific art medium at the 4000-level or a specific art historical topic at the 3000- or 4000-level. This course will allow in-depth, independent research in a specific area of art or art history. Research topic must be proposed and accepted via written contract with supervising professor. May be repeated for a total of up to 9 credit hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010, ART 1020, and ART 1030 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ART 4910 - Senior Capstone Exhibition
The fundamental aspect of the course is the senior exhibit that art majors present during the last year of matriculation at UNG. Students create a unified, coherent and substantial body of work for their senior exhibition. Professional preparation, including preparing an artist statement, a resume and conducting job interviews, is emphasized. In addition, students participate in the curation of the exhibition under the strict guidance of the faculty and gallery director. Attendance at workshops, guest artists’ lectures, field trips, and student critiques is required.
Hours:
3
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ART 4915 - Special Topic in Art
A detailed study of an art form, medium, style, technique, or other special topic of current interest not covered in catalog listings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010, ART 1020, and ART 1030 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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ARTS 1100 - Art Appreciation
ARTS 1100 is a 3 semester-credit-hour course focused on fostering an awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the visual arts. Through exposure to cross-cultural art images throughout history, students will build a global artistic vocabulary that allows for the constructive analysis of art objects. Students will also gain an understanding of the influence of art on other important aspects of culture including politics, history, religion, and science.
Hours:
3
Notes:
Course is equivalent to ART 1100.
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ARTS 3020 - Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher
This course is designed to give students experiences in selecting and presenting musical activities which enhance and are, in turn, enhanced by other subject areas within a thematic unit framework.
Hours:
2
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ARTS 3030 - Arts for the Elementary Classroom Teacher
This course is designed to give students experiences in selecting and presenting art activities which enhance and are, in turn, enhanced by other subject areas within a thematic unit framework.
Hours:
2
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ASTR 1010 - Astronomy of the Solar System
Astronomy from early ideas of the cosmos to modern observational techniques. The solar system planets, satellites, and minor bodies. The origin and evolution of the solar system. Slides, films, classroom demonstrations and planetarium shows aid the discussion of these topics. Three lecture-discussions per week.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: ASTR 1010L
Hours:
3
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ASTR 1010L - Solar System Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany ASTR 1010. Laboratory exercises will involve the student in observing stars and planets with the 3- to 16-inch telescopes of the college observatory. One 2-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: ASTR 1010
Hours:
1
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ASTR 1020 - Stellar & Galactic Astronomy
The study of the sun and stars, their physical properties and evolution, interstellar matter, star clusters, our galaxy and other galaxies, the origin and evolution of the universe. Slides, films, classroom demonstrations and planetarium shows are used throughout to aid in classroom discussions. Three lecture-discussions per week.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: ASTR 1020L
Hours:
3
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ASTR 1020L - Stellar Astronomy Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany ASTR 1020. Laboratory exercises emphasize student observations of the star systems, galaxies, and planets. Telescopes of from 3 to 16 inches in size will be used at the college observatory. One 2-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisite: ASTR 1020
Hours:
1
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ASTR 3061 - Observational Astronomy
This course provides an introduction to modern observational methods, data reduction, and data analysis techniques in astronomy. You will learn about the instruments, tools, and analysis methods that astronomers use to study the Universe. The course will be taught using a combination of in-class lectures, hands-on tutorials, and astronomical observing at UNG’s observatory. Topics include basic positional astronomy, telescopes and optics, CCD photometry, long-slit and fiber-fed spectroscopy, data reduction methods, statistical analyses, and data modeling.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MATH 1113 and PHYS 2212
Hours:
3
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ASTR 3150 - Introductory Astrophysics
A survey of modern astronomy and astrophysics for the serious science student. Topics include celestial mechanics, stars and stellar evolution, the Milky Way Galaxy, and extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. Includes three hours of lecture per week and at least 1-hour of observatory duty as a Telescope Operator.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PHYS 2212
Hours:
3
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ATEP 2001 - Athletic Training Internship I
The student is assigned to a certified athletic trainer who is a Preceptor. Under the direct supervision of the preceptor, the student will obtain clinical skills and be evaluated on clinical proficiencies within various athletic training settings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ATEP 2335 and ATEP 2336 with grades of B or higher
Hours:
1
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ATEP 2336 - Athletic Training I Practicum
This course is designed to teach the student proper fitting of protective equipment, fabrication of protective devices (splints, pads, braces, etc.), proper taping and wrapping techniques and evaluation of environmental conditions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ATEP 2335 (may be taken concurrently)
Hours:
2
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ATEP 3002 - Athletic Training Internship III
The student is assigned to a certified athletic trainer who is Preceptor. Under the direct supervision of the preceptor, the student will obtain clinical skills and be evaluated on clinical proficiencies within various athletic training settings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ATEP 3001, ATEP 3370, ATEP 3370L, ATEP 4336, and ATEP 4465
Hours:
1
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ATEP 3370 - Therapeutic Modalities
This class is designed to provide the student with decision making skills in the selection of appropriate therapeutic modalities, pre-treatment assessment skills, theory of treatment set-up and modality application, assessment of treatment response, and appropriate documentation skills for the use of therapeutic modalities. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisites: ATEP 3001, ATEP 3370L, ATEP 4336, and ATEP 4465
Hours:
2
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ATEP 3370L - Therapeutic Modalities Lab
The purpose of this course is to allow the athletic training student the opportunity to increase practical skills when selecting, setting up, and applying therapeutic modalities. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisites: ATEP 3001, ATEP 3370, ATEP 4336, and ATEP 4465
Hours:
1
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ATEP 4336 - Orthopedic Assessment I
This course addresses systematic evaluation techniques for pelvis and lower extremity injuries.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisites: ATEP 3001, ATEP 3370, ATEP 3370L, and ATEP 4465
Hours:
3
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ATEP 4460 - Structural Kinesiology for Athletic Trainers
Introduction to the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system. Emphasis will be placed on clinical understanding of basic human musculoskeletal anatomy and its implications for joint and body movement within the realm of athletic training.
Hours:
3
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