Fine Arts Curriculum: Undergraduate Study
11 Design I: Basic 2-D (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Fundamental studies of principles and elements of design; study of two-dimensional design.
12 Design I: Basic 3-D (3)
Staff
Fundamental studies of principles and elements of design; study of three-dimensional design.
14 Introduction to Handbuilt Ceramics (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Working with clay as an art form. Exploration of pinch, coil, slab, hump and press mold, paddling, and hollowing techniques. Sketch studies, reduction and oxidation kiln firings, clay and glaze making. Laboratory fee includes unlimited materials and use of tools.
15 Introduction to Wheelthrown Ceramics (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Development of cylindrical and open forms. Trimming, clay and glaze making, reduction and oxidation kiln firings. Sketch studies. Laboratory fee includes unlimited materials and use of tools.
17 Sculpture I (3)
Staff
Beginning study of design and fabrication of sculpture. Basic sculptural techniques for various media, including clay, plaster, stone, and wood.
18 Sculpture II (3)
Staff
Continuing study of design and fabrication of sculpture. Basic sculptural techniques for various media, including clay, plaster, stone, and wood.
21 Drawing I (3)
Wright and Staff
This course will establish a fundamental understanding of line, shape, value, contrast, composition, and mark making. Working directly from life will be stressed along with a variety of conceptual issues.
22 Drawing II (3)
Wright and Staff
Both traditional and contemporary strategies and skills will be explored. Topics such as technique, process, and meaning will be presented; and we will build on the foundation established in Drawing I. Prerequisite: FA 21.
26 Visual Thinking: Painting (3)
Brown and Staff
Students focus on the technical and perceptual skills that are the foundation of visual expression. Beginning projects start with a simple introduction to the mechanics of paint handling: how to begin a painting, apply paint, and model form. Students then explore value, line, color, and abstraction.
27 Painting: Structure and Color (3)
Brown and Staff
As students proceed to advanced work based on models and still life, they may also begin painting outdoors and exploring landscape. Students concentrate on how images become vital through the qualities inherent to the medium.
28 Watercolor (3)
Staff
Working with basic issues of light, color, and paint quality, students learn a variety of techniques, including working transparently, wet on wet, wet on dry, lifting, masking, and drybrush. Students are encouraged to explore the medium’s inherent qualities as well as those it shares with other painting media. No prerequisite but FA 21 or 22 or 26 or 27 is recommended.
41 Introduction to Black & White Photography (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Introduction to the materials and processes of black and white photography. We will cover camera operations, film processing, printing, and presentation methods. Gaining technical skills will be our main focus, however, we will address issues concerned with the visual language of photography.
42 Introduction to Color Photography (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Introduction to the materials and processes of color photography. We will cover color theory, exposure techniques, film scanning, digital color correcting, and printing. Students will learn to use color as an effective means of visual communication and creative expression. Prerequisite: FA 41.
43 Introduction to Digital Photography (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Introduction to Adobe PhotoShop. We will cover scanning; methods of enhancing and manipulating photographs; seamlessly combining multiple images; color correcting, and printing. Emphasis will be on features most useful to photographic artists for creative control and expression. Prerequisite: FA 42.
101 Intermediate Ceramics: Wheelthrown Functional Forms (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Aesthetic and technical development of wheelthrown functional ceramic forms. Exploration of attachments: lids, spouts, handles, and footing devices. Sketches and technical drawings, clay and glaze-making tests, varied temperature firings in reduction and oxidation atmospheres. Prerequisite: FA 15.
102 Intermediate Ceramics: Wheelthrown Nonfunctional Forms (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Aesthetic and technical development of wheelthrown ceramic sculptural forms. Emphasis on section throwing, closed forms, and construction. Varied temperature firings in oxidation and reduction atmospheres. Clay and glaze making. Prerequisite: FA 15.
103 Intermediate Ceramic Design in Handbuilding (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Further concentration in handbuilding techniques of pinch, coil, slab, hump and press mold, paddling, and hollowing. Sketch studies, clay and glaze tests. Orientation to studio operations and maintenance. Prerequisite: FA 14.
106 Sculpture III (3)
Staff
Expansion of Sculpture I and/or II, utilizing advanced techniques in a variety of media. Prerequisite: FA 16 and/or 17.
111 Drawing III (3)
Wright and Staff
This course will serve as an advanced investigation of drawing as an organizing tool for thought, analysis, and personal imagery. A continued focus on traditional and/or contemporary approaches through various topics related to perceptual and/or conceptual concerns. Prerequisite: FA 22. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.
116 Figure Painting: Observation and Gesture (3)
Brown and Staff
Working solely from the figure, students become sensitive to the process of vision as it is mediated through touch and the material of paint to form an image. Solving problems of clarity, articulation, energy, and finish will be stressed in each assignment. Prerequisite: FA 26 and/or 27.
117 Problems in Color (3)
Staff
Students will have an intensive exploration of the objective rationale and subjective experience of color through the execution of problems in color contrast and color scales.
122 New Media:Digital Art I (3)
Stephanic and Staff
A survey of the computer as a creative art tool. Topics covered include bit-mapped and vector graphics, digital sound and imaging, basic time-based media, and digital text integrated with fundamental design principles of concept development, composition, color theory, and presentation.
126 Advanced Photography: Exposure and Printing Techniques (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Students will gain a thorough understanding of photography—pre-visualization, accurate exposure and development, and the craft of printmaking. These techniques and strategies will be developed, and then will be put into practice to create a portfolio that is aesthetically and conceptually engaging. Prerequisite: FA 41.
127 Advanced Photography: Digital Color Printing (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Students will expand their understanding of color theory and develop the skills to make high quality inkjet prints. Technical skills will be a major focus, however slide lectures on artists who use color photography will inform student work, critiques, and discussions on contemporary artistic practice. Prerequisite: FA 42.
131 Ceramic Decoration (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Aesthetic and technical development of surface decoration, with experimental projects in sgraffito, mishima, engobe, majolica, underglaze, overglaze, and relief techniques.
132 Ceramic Restoration, Conservation, and Installation (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Students will learn methods and techniques of restoration, conservation, and installation of pottery, sculptural ceramics, and architectural ceramics, with modular and mixed media attachments. Emphasis on repair according to museum and collector specifications, using permanent and temporary finishings.
133 Ceramic History and Technology (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Emphasis on clay and glaze formulation and firing techniques, with related historical background.
134 Ceramic Sculpture (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Developing an understanding of the sculptural ceramic form that integrates both quality and creativity, students learn techniques in hollow and solid construction, and varied temperature firings in reduction and oxidation atmospheres.
141 Advanced Drawing Techniques (3)
Staff
Specific topic announced each semester. May be repeated for credit if the topic covered is different. Prerequisite: FA 111 or permission of instructor.
146 Contemporary Painting (3)
Brown and Staff
Contemporary Painting shifts from a perceptual to a conceptual emphasis. Examples of contemporary art serve as starting points for discussions of the creative process. Assignments use post-modern strategies to rethink and challenge various hierarchies of subject, style, and medium. May be repeated for credit as content varies. Prerequisite: FA 26 and/or 27.
151 New Media:Digital Illustration (3)
Stephanic and Staff
2-D and 3-D drawing/illustration techniques. An investigation of vector/object-oriented graphics for visualization. Includes print and/or digital portfolio. Emphasis on creative expression. Prerequisite: FA122.
152 New Media:Digital Imaging (3)
Stephanic and Staff
An examination of bit-mapped imaging techniques. Methods of electronic dissemination of visual information will be explored, including a final digital portfolio. Emphasis on creative expression. Prerequisite: FA 122.
153 New Media: Time-based Visual Expression (3)
Stephanic and Staff
An examination of contemporary 2-D/3-D animation, video and multi-media systems and applications, including individual portfolio projects. Emphasis on creative expression. Prerequisite: FA 122.
161 Contemporary Photography (3)
Kessmann and Staff
This course will challenge students to think conceptually through the production of fine art. Introduction to contemporary artists who use photography will inform the work produced. Emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of contemporary strategies, trends, and approaches into each student’s person practice. Prerequisite: FA 42 or 126.
166 Special Topics: Ceramics (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to ceramics. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Prerequisite: FA 11 or 12 or permission of instructor.
167 Critical Practices: Ceramics (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: At least one 100-level ceramics course.
171 Special Topics: Sculpture (3)
Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to sculpture. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Prerequisite: FA 16 or 17 or permission of instructor.
172 Critical Practices: Sculpture (3)
Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: At least one 100-level sculpture course.
176 Special Topics: Drawing (3)
Wright and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to drawing. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Prerequisite: FA 21 or 22 or permission of instructor.
177 Critical Practices: Drawing (3)
Wright and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: At least one 100-level drawing course.
178 Special Topics: Painting (3)
Brown and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to painting. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Prerequisite: FA 26 or 27 or permission of instructor.
179 Critical Practices: Painting (3)
Brown and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit.
181 New Media: Digital Printmaking (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Focused intermediate/advanced digital printmaking techniques. Includes an investigation of color management and may include combined digital/traditional printmaking techniques. Emphasis on creative expression. Prerequisite: FA 151 or 152. (Fall and spring)
182 New Media: Mixed Media (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Combines contemporary digital techniques with traditional mediums. Artist bookmaking, collage, assemblage, etc. Prerequisite: FA 151 or 152.
183 New Media: Directed Research (3)
Stephanic
Approved student defined project. Prerequisite: FA 151 or 152 or 153.
184 Critical Practices: New Media (3)
Stephanic and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FA 151 or 152 or 153.
185 New Media: Senior Project (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Must have completed 21 hours (7 courses) from following list: FA 122, 151, 152, 153, 181, 182, 183 and 184.
186 Special Topics: New Media (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to new media. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Prerequisite: FA 151 or 152 or 153 or permission of instructor.
191 Special Topics: Photography (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to photography. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Prerequisite: FA 42 or FA 126 or permission of instructor.
192 Critical Practices: Photography (3)
Kessmann and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FA 43 or 127 or permission of instructor.
199 Studio Internship (3)
Staff
Open to candidates for the B.A. in fine arts only and with the approval of advisor in fine arts. May not be repeated for credit toward the degree. May be taken P/NP only.
Fine Arts Curriculum: Graduate Study
211 Drawing III (3)
Wright and Staff
This course will serve as an advanced investigation of drawing as an organizing tool for thought, analysis, and personal imagery. A continued focus on traditional and/or contemporary approaches through various topics related to perceptual and/or conceptual concerns. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.
216 Figure Painting: Observation and Gesture (3)
Brown and Staff
Working solely from the figure, students become sensitive to the process of vision as it is mediated through touch and the material of paint to form an image. Solving problems of clarity, articulation, energy, and finish will be stressed in each assignment.
217 Problems in Color (3)
Staff
Students will have an intensive exploration of the objective rationale and subjective experience of color through the execution of problems in color contrast and color scales.
226 Advanced Photography: Exposure and Printing Techniques (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Students will gain a thorough understanding of photography—pre-visualization, accurate exposure and development, and the craft of printmaking. These techniques and strategies will be developed, and then will be put into practice to create a portfolio that is aesthetically and conceptually engaging.
227 Advanced Photography: Digital Color Printing (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Students will expand their understanding of color theory and develop the skills to make high quality inkjet prints. Technical skills will be a major focus, however slide lectures on artists who use color photography will inform student work, critiques, and discussions on contemporary artistic practice.
231 Ceramic Decoration (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Aesthetic and technical development of surface decoration, with experimental projects in sgraffito, mishima, engobe, majolica, underglaze, overglaze, and relief techniques.
232 Ceramic Restoration, Conservation, and Installation (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Students will learn methods and techniques of restoration, conservation, and installation of pottery, sculptural ceramics, and architectural ceramics, with modular and mixed media attachments. Emphasis on repair according to museum and collector specifications, using permanent and temporary finishings.
233 Ceramic History and Technology (3)
Staff
Emphasis on clay and glaze formulation and firing techniques, with related historical background.
234 Ceramic Sculpture (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Developing an understanding of the sculptural ceramic form that integrates both quality and creativity, students learn techniques in hollow and solid construction, and varied temperature firings in reduction and oxidation atmospheres.
235 Industrial Ceramics/Model and Mold Making/Functional Forms (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Production processes from model making to finished duplicate form as it exists on factory level. All aspects of model designing and making in clay and plaster; plaster lathe carving with wheel applications; mold making in plaster; production methods from molds (press molding, slip casting, jiggering and jollying, and ram pressing).
236 Architectural Ceramics (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Advanced studies in ceramic murals and sculptures designed for indoor and outdoor architectural concepts. Laboratory tests and activities.
237 Advanced Ceramic Design in Wheel Throwing (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Individual projects on the potter's wheel. Student establishes personal style and direction and perfects skills. Either pottery or sculptural approaches encouraged. Research in clays, glazes, and firings is required.
238 Mosaic Design Applications (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Advanced study and execution of ceramic murals and sculpture for indoor and outdoor architectural spaces. Extensive student technical research, including special cutting techniques, laboratory tests of clay glazes, and firings.
239 Industrial Ceramic Design/Mold Making (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Architectural and sculptural forms. The multiple production process from model making to finished duplicate form as it exists on factory level. All aspects of model designing and making in clay and plaster; mold making in plaster; production methods from molds including press molding and slip casting.
240 Advanced Ceramic Technology (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
A thorough investigation of specific ceramic materials, clay bodies, and glazes, with an emphasis on calculation and formulation, alteration, and firing. Prerequisite: FA 233or permission of instructor.
241 Advanced Drawing Techniques (3)
Staff
Specific topic announced each semester. May be repeated for credit if the topic covered is different.
246 Contemporary Painting (3)
Brown and Staff
Contemporary Painting shifts from a perceptual to a conceptual emphasis. Examples of contemporary art serve as starting points for discussions of the creative process. Assignments use post-modern strategies to rethink and challenge various hierarchies of subject, style, and medium. May be repeated for credit as content varies.
251 New Media: Digital Illustration (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Advanced investigation of 2-D and 3-D drawing/illustration techniques. Includes print and/or digital portfolio preparation. Emphasis on creative expression.
252 New Media: Digital Imaging (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Advanced examination of bit-mapped imaging techniques. Methods of electronic dissemination of visual information will be explored, including a final digital portfolio. Emphasis on creative expression.
253 New Media: Time-based Visual Expression (3)
Stephanic and Staff
An examination of contemporary 2-D/3-D animation, video and multi-media systems and applications, including individual portfolio projects. Emphasis on creative expression.
261 Contemporary Photography (3)
Kessmann and Staff
This course will challenge students to think conceptually through the production of fine art. Introduction to contemporary artists who use photography will inform the work produced. Emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of contemporary strategies, trends, and approaches into each student’s person practice.
266 Special Topics: Ceramics (3)
Ozdogan and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to ceramics. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.
267 Critical Practices: Ceramics (3-9)
Ozdogan and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit.
271 Special Topics: Sculpture (3)
Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to sculpture. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.
272 Critical Practices: Sculpture (3-9)
Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit.
276 Special Topics: Drawing (3)
Wright and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to drawing. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.
277 Critical Practices: Drawing (3-9)
Wright and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit.
278 Special Topics: Painting (3)
Brown and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to painting. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.
279 Critical Practices: Painting (3-9)
Brown and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit.
281 New Media: Digital Printmaking (3)
Stephanic and Staff
An exploration of digital printmaking techniques. Investigation of color profiling, may include combined digital/non-digital printmaking techniques.
282 New Media: Mixed Media (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Combines digital visualization with traditional mediums. Artist bookmaking, collage, assemblage, etc.
283 New Media: Directed Research (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Approved student defined project.
284 Critical Practices: New Media (3-9)
Stephanic and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit.
286 Special Topics: New Media (3)
Stephanic and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to new media. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.
291 Special Topics: Photography (3)
Kessmann and Staff
Structured exploration of various topics related to photography. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.
292 Critical Practices: Photography (3-9)
Kessmann and Staff
This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge. May be repeated for credit.
299 Thesis Research (3-6)
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