STUDIO ART COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ARTS 815 Comix and Graphic Novels

A study of the methods and techniques of sequential narration within the contemporary art forms of comix and graphic novels. The focus of this course is on the development of a personal vision in the crafting of illustrated stories. Students are exposed to a variety of media possibilities while exploring the dynamics of pacing, framing, and the interaction of text and image.

Prerequisite: ARTS 211 Drawing I.

ARTS 820 Life Drawing

An intensive study of the human figure and anatomy for artists. The course combines traditional life drawing from observation with exercises and assignments that emphasize the expressive interpretation of the human figure.

ARTS 822 Painting Studio

An exploration of painting principles and techniques which is designed to strengthen the individual students’ awareness of the history of the craft of painting while exposing the student to contemporary styles and ideas about visual art production. Students work toward developing their own styles and expressive objectives.

Prerequisite: ARTS 820 Life Drawing.

ARTS 828 Intaglio

A study of intaglio printmaking techniques including drypoint, engraving, mezzotint, etching, aquatint, sugarlift, open bite, spit bite, and single and multiplate color printing. Students explore the creative possibilities of these techniques and develop a portfolio of color and black and white intaglio prints.

ARTS 830 Digital Art

Designed for art and non-art students who are interested in designing artwork on the computer. Students learn two main programs, Painter and Photoshop, using the Mac computer for painting, drawing, watercolor and image collage on paper. Students are also exposed to mixed media and simple computer animation (formerly Computer Applications for Artists).

Prerequisite: One undergraduate drawing course.

ARTS 834 Children’s Book Illustration

An introduction to the art of children’s book illustration. Students work from existing, revised, or self-authored texts in the creation of narrative imagery. This course leads students through the artistic process, from initial character development and concept sketches, to dummy books, finished illustrations, and the placement of image and text. In classroom exercises, students are introduced to various wet and dry media including acrylic, colored pencil, and collage. Additional topics include the development of individual voice for picture book illustration and illustrating for a particular age group.

ARTS 841 Ceramics

An introduction to basic techniques in both hand building and wheel-working. Students begin to explore ways to make their work more personal by combining technical skills with form and concept. Emphasis is placed upon the student’s ability to conceive three- dimensional forms and execute them skillfully in space. Various methods of glazing and firing are addressed as they relate to student work on specific projects.

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ARTS 844 Wheel working

An intensive introduction to working on the potter’s wheel. Students learn the basic techniques of centering, opening and raising the walls of pots. Once familiar with these techniques, students learn how to create such functional objects as plates, bowls, mugs, teapots, and other lidded vessels. The wheel is also considered as a tool for making more sculptural works. While being exposed to a full range of historical and contemporary pottery, students develop a professional sense of material, form and design along with methods of glazing and firing.

Prerequisite: One course in ceramics, sculpture, or three-dimensional design.

ARTS 850 Study Tour: Art and Architecture

A studio art or art history course taught through an extensive field trip or series of field trips, in addition to more traditional methods of teaching. Students gain direct experience of art and architecture in its historic, social, and geographic contexts. The topics/locations may vary from year to year and are announced in the course schedule bulletin. This course, in a different topic/location, may be repeated for credit.

ARTS 851 Watercolor

A course that focuses on strengthening the students’ awareness of the history and techniques of watercolor and gouache while exposing students to contemporary styles and ideas about these media and aiding in the development of the students’ conceptual, technical and observational skills. Students concentrate on the essential elements of these media and their materials, methods, and craft.

Prerequisites: ARTS 820 Life Drawing and ARTS 822 Painting Studio or permission of the instructor.

ARTS 856 Illustration

An introduction to the practical application of drawing and painting in communication design and narrative. Students employ a variety of materials used in magazine, book and product illustrations, including pen and ink, watercolor and dry drawing media. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARTS 860 Lithography

A study of stone and plate lithography techniques including pencil, crayon, lithography tusche, copier transfers, gum stop-outs, and two-color and three-color printing. Students explore the creative possibilities of the medium by developing a portfolio of color and black and white lithographs. Emphasis is on the study of line, tone, shade texture, and color. Proper etching procedures and printing methods are developed throughout the course.

ARTS 862 Printmaking

An exploration of various printmaking techniques, including screen printing, monotype, relief printing, drypoint, etching, and collograph. Emphasis is on understanding the social and artistic concerns of producing imagery in multiples.

ARTS 863 Woodcut

A study of woodblock relief printing techniques including black and white, reduction, multi-block, jigsaw, monotype/monoprint, and mixed media manipulations. Students explore the creative possibilities of medium by developing a portfolio of color and black and white woodcuts.

Prerequisite: ARTS 211 Drawing I.

ARTS 865 Special Topics in Studio Art

This course will expose students to a broad range of artistic sensibilities. Five to six professional artists, representing a wide range of sensibilities, will engage students in a series of workshops. Each workshop will reflect the unique conceptual and creative processes of the artists. Following the workshops, students will be challenged to solve problems posed by the individual artists. This course is for advanced art majors. Prerequisites: Four studio art classes and two art history courses.

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ARTS 879 Topics in Advanced Printmaking

An exploration of a specific genre or topic in the printmaking/book arts discipline. The course is designed to enhance the creative, conceptual, and professional development of printmaking majors. Students work toward developing a body of work with emphasis on content and technique. Regular critique helps students develop the critical language necessary to speak about their work on a variety of levels. Contemporary issues in printmaking are addressed, particularly as they relate to students’ work. This course, on a different topic, may be repeated for credit.

ARTS 920 Advanced Drawing Studio

An advanced drawing workshop in which students are encouraged to develop themes and explore stylistic possibilities. Students work with still life, the figure and abstraction in pursuing a more individualistic connection with drawing. A variety of media and methods are utilized.

Prerequisite: ARTS 820 Life Drawing or permission of the instructor.

ARTS 930 Advanced Painting Studio

An advanced painting workshop in which students are encouraged to develop themes and explore stylistic possibilities. Students address technical and conceptual issues in painting through work with still life, figure, and abstract images. Throughout the course students are expected to pursue an individualistic connection with painting.

Prerequisites: ARTS 820 Life Drawing and ARTS 822 Painting Studio or permission of the instructor.

ARTS 990 Directed Study in Art

Course description varies with experience. Advisor approval required.

ARTS 995 Graduate Seminar in Art

An advanced studio seminar for students in the Master of Education with a concentration in Art. As artists and teachers, students in this course continue to develop the body of work begun in the three studio art courses taken for this program. Seminar meetings incorporate traditional critiques and non-traditional approaches to examining works of art. Students are responsible for several short papers including an artist's statement, a narrative of the student's progress toward studio goals, and a reflective paper on the relationship between the student's studio experiences and his/her teaching practice. In addition, students prepare a final oral presentation on a curriculum initiative developed out of the seminar experiences. Prerequisites: Three (3) of the four (4) required studio art courses in the M.Ed. Art program. Open to students in M.Ed. with a concentration in Art only.