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Note: All fine arts courses may be repeated for credit with approval of the department. A course fee is charged for all fine arts courses listed here except FA 295 and 299—300.
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| 231 |
Ceramic Sculpture (3) |
Ozdogan |
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Developing an understanding of the sculptural ceramic form that integrates both quality and creativity. Techniques in hollow and solid construction. Varied temperature firings in reduction and oxidation atmospheres. |
| 233 |
Architectural Ceramics (3) |
Ozdogan and Staff |
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Advanced studies in ceramic murals and sculptures designed for indoor and outdoor architectural concepts. Laboratory tests and activities. |
| 239 |
Special Topics: Ceramics (3) |
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| 249 |
Special Topics: Sculpture (3) |
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| 250 |
Drawing III (3) |
Wright and Staff |
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Advanced investigation of drawing as an organizing tool for thought, analysis, and personal imagery. Traditional and contemporary approaches to topics related to perceptual and conceptual concerns. |
| 251 |
Advanced Drawing Techniques (3) |
Wright and Staff |
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Investigation of the common concerns and creative processes that have dissolved boundaries between drawing and painting in the late 20th century. |
| 259 |
Special Topics: Drawing (3) |
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| 260 |
Figure Painting: Observation and Gesture (3) |
Brown and Staff |
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Consideration of the process of vision as mediated through manipulation of paint to form an image. Development of solutions to clarity, articulation, energy, and finish. |
| 261 |
Problems in Color (3) |
Staff |
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Exploration of the objective rationale and subjective experience of color through the execution of problems in color contrast and color scales. |
| 262 |
Painting: Contemporary Issues (3) |
Brown and Staff |
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Examples from contemporary art serve as starting points for discussion of the creative process. Postmodern strategies to rethink and challenge various hierarchies of subject, style and medium. |
| 269 |
Special Topics: Painting (3) |
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| 270 |
Advanced Photography: Exposure and Printing Techniques (3) |
Kessmann and Staff |
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Pre-visualization, accurate exposure and development, and the craft of black-and-white printmaking. Techniques and strategies for creation of a portfolio that is aesthetically and conceptually engaging. |
| 271 |
Advanced Photography: Digital Color Printing (3) |
Kessmann and Staff |
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Further development of color theory and the technical skills to make high-quality inkjet prints. Critiques and discussion of contemporary artistic practice. |
| 272 |
Photography: Contemporary Issues (3) |
Kessmann and Staff |
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Emphasis on the incorporation of contemporary strategies, trends, and approaches into the student’s personal practice. The work of contemporary artists who use photography will inform the work produced. |
| 279 |
Special Topics: Photography (3) |
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| 280 |
New Media: Digital Illustration (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff |
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Advanced investigation of two- and three-dimensional drawing and illustration techniques. Print and/or digital portfolio preparation. Prerequisite: FA 71 or permission of instructor. |
| 281 |
New Media: Digital Imaging (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff |
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Advanced examination of bit-mapped imaging techniques. Methods of electronic dissemination of visual information. Prerequisite: FA 71 or permission of instructor. |
| 282 |
New Media: Time-based Visual Expression (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff |
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An examination of contemporary two-dimensional animation, video, and multimedia systems and applications, including individual portfolio projects. Prerequisite: FA 71 or permission of instructor. |
| 283 |
New Media: Digital Printmaking (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff |
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An exploration of digital printmaking techniques, including color profiling. Prerequisite: FA 71 or permission of instructor. |
| 284 |
New Media: Mixed Media (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff |
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Combining digital visualization with traditional mediums, artist bookmaking, collage, assemblage, etc., are considered. Prerequisite: FA 71 or permission of instructor. |
| 289 |
Special Topics: New Media (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff |
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Prerequisite: FA 71 or permission of instructor. |
| 295 |
Critical Practices (3—6) |
Staff |
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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. |
| 299—300 |
Thesis Research (3—3) |
Staff |
