Introduction to the visual arts, past and present. The visual language of artists, historical and cultural significance of works of art. Intended primarily for students who are not art majors. CA 1.

Introduction to key concepts and practices in art making.

An introduction to various current critical approaches to the producers, contexts, audiences, and histories of contemporary visual culture.

Fundamental principles of drawing based on observation.

Observational drawing; emphasis on spatial organization and structure.

Introduction to figure drawing.

Introduction to digital media.

Introduction to the methods of design thinking and the process involved in translating that thinking into form. Content, meaning, form, typography, layout, structure, craft and process in graphic design, emphasizing conceptual analysis, visualization, and skillful making through the adept use of analog and digital tools.

Introduction to typographic terms, technology, and the foundations and fundamentals of typography and visual structure as a medium for expressive, conceptual, and intellectual communication.

Introduction to principles of illustration, media, and techniques.

Fundamental skills required for animation.

Introduction to the principles and techniques of painting media.

Introduction to techniques and aesthetics of photography, with emphasis on the camera.

Principles and techniques of black-and-white photography in fine-art applications, with emphasis on darkroom work.

Introduction to practice and principles of printmaking, including intaglio, relief and lithographic processes.

Introduction to principles and techniques of sculpture.

Special topics taken in a foreign study program. Consent of Department Head required, normally before the student's departure to study abroad.

Credits and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. This course may or may not count for credit toward graduation. Students should consult the course syllabus and the Dean's Office of their School or College.

Drawing from the figure.

Advanced studio course designed to expand the practice of drawing. This may include collaboration, performance, animation, and/or the incorporation of new technologies. A wide range of drawing prompts will allow for personal interpretation and encourage experimentation. Research, reading, writing, discussions, critiques, instructor demonstrations, field trips, and lectures may supplement the course.

Investigate creative and effective visual design systems through the use of visual structure, typography, image, grid, information hierarchy and architecture.

Exploration of form, content, function, strategy; collaborative and integrative thinking in problem solving; using diverse communication design methodologies.

Introduction to basic HTML web page design using Cascading Style Sheets.

Introduction to the design of interactive screenbased experiences.

Introduction to the multi-faceted diversity of motion design - including film and television title sequences, data visualizations, web-based animations, and sound branding with an emphasis on typography in motion. Students develop competency in producing Motion Graphics via ideation and conceptualization, sketching, storyboarding and animatics, using both analog and digital methods, leading to final animations.

Survey of contemporary graphic design practice as an artistic and professional discipline in visual media. In addition to critical readings, presentations, and discussions, field trips are planned to engage in dialogues with practicing professional designers and studios.

Continuing problems in illustration. Projects may include book, editorial, reportage, or self-promotion illustration.

Experimental approaches to the translation of still media into time-based form, informed by the student's prior studio art coursework and media approaches. Smart phone technology is employed to capture, organize, edit, and animate images.

(Also offered as DMD 3235.) Exploration of techniques for the development of still and animated graphics for use in science education and scientific publications and presentations. Project-based coursework with involvement from scientific experts and close collaboration between student illustrators and animators.

A survey of stop-motion animation techniques.

Professional practices in illustration and animation, including market preparedness, portfolio development, branding, business communication and tools, networking, and promotion.

Conceptually-oriented painting projects.

Individually determined painting projects.

Introduction to the materials and methods of painting in aqua media.

Continuing study in aqua media.

(Also offered as AAAS 3375.) An interdisciplinary lecture/studio art course introducing diverse forms of Indian Art from the traditional through the contemporary. Students complete either research or studio art assignments responding to the course content. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

Introduction to techniques and aesthetics of video art.

Introduction to the use of the computer to digitize and manipulate photographic imagery.

Photographic printmaking systems outside conventional silver imaging processes.

The processes and aesthetics of color photography.

Investigation of techniques and aesthetics of documentary photography and video.

Studio practice in fine art portraiture with discussion of contemporary and historical approaches to the genre.

Introduction to the use of the large format camera to create photographs.

Studio practice in landscape photography with discussion of contemporary and historical approaches to the genre.

Techniques and aesthetics of studio photography.

Investigation of black-and-white and color intaglio techniques.

Investigation of lithographic techniques.

Workshop for students to continue developing ideas in a print medium.

Introduction to contemporary ceramic art materials, methods, and studio practices, including clay properties and preparation, ceramic surface treatment investigations, kiln function and firing. Studio assignments focus on enhancement of skill in design and fabrication of ceramic objects. Presentations, discussions and critiques explore ideas and issues in the field of ceramic art.

Investigation of principles, techniques, and processes for design and expression in ceramic art, with focus on the vessel form as cultural, historical, and contemporary object and idea. This course extends research, development, and realization of artistic concept in clay and glaze. Projects explore a range of fabrication skills, including hand building and wheelwork, and encourage inventive approaches to material, form, and surface.

Investigation of techniques and processes for wheel-based ceramic art and design. Extends student research, development, and realization of concept in clay and glaze. Projects explore a range of wheel-throwing skills, encouraging inventive approaches to material, form, and surface. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content to a maximum of nine credits.

Investigation of principles, techniques, and processes for design and expression in ceramic sculpture and sculptural installation. This course extends research, development, and realization of artistic concept in clay and glaze. Projects explore a range of fabrication skills and encourage inventive approaches to material, form, surface, space, and context.

Principles and techniques for surface design and expression in ceramic art. Projects based on a variety of clay forming techniques emphasize two- and three-dimensional ceramic surface mark, image, and color development. Class presentations, discussions and critiques explore ideas and issues in the field of ceramic art.

Investigation of sculptural form, process, and environment, using wood.

Investigation of sculptural form, process, and environment, using metal fabrication techniques such as welding, forging, and cold forming.

Investigation of sculptural mold making and casting principles, techniques, and processes. The course covers rigid and flexible mold making for casting in a variety of materials, emphasizing technical skill, formal design, and conceptual invention using cast forms for the creation of mixed media sculpture and installation art.

Investigation of ceramic art mold making and casting principles, techniques, and processes. Covers plaster mold making for clay and slip casting, formal design and conceptual invention with cast forms, ceramic surface treatment, installation and display strategies.

Advanced studio investigations exploring clay and glaze formulation and function, as means to technical control and creative discovery in ceramic art practice.

Introduction to a variety of processes used in prototyping, and fabrication for Industrial design. Coursework and instruction will focus on the development of skills required to design and engineer physical renderings of concepts with consideration for materials, methods and techniques, and sequence of operations.

Introduces spatial visualization through hands-on exercises that explore the dynamics of form, structure and space. Topics progress from elements of design to explorations of scale and formal and functional relationships. Coursework includes basic construction techniques with hand tools and emphasizes sensitivity to materials and appreciation for craft.

This course investigates drawing as a practice of exploration, ideation and visual communication essential to the industrial design process. Techniques include basic freehand perspective drawing, sketching for concept development, mechanical drafting, and digital modeling and rendering methods used to represent three-dimensional objects and environments in space.

Introduction to industrial design processes including research methods, ideation, form generation and visual communication, with a focus on the development of sustainable design practices. Coursework emphasizes strategies for creating products, environments and systems in the context of real-world challenges.

Introduces students to established and emerging technologies in the context of art and design practice, to expand their technical and creative capacities. Students will study and train on current industry standard software programs as well as learn to design for and with additive and subtractive manufacturing methods utilized extensively in the fields of art, design, and engineering. Enrollment is capped at 10 students per class, per semester to ensure adequate space for individual coursework, and manage workflow within the classroom based on current technology and equipment capabilities of the department.

(Also offered as ENGR 3735.) Introduction to basic computer aided design, including isometric, orthogonal views, sections and parametric modeling strategies, including advanced modeling techniques. First and third angle projections. Notions of measuring, tolerances and manufacturing techniques associated by hand and CAD modeling. General manufacturing processes and their relation to modeling individual parts and assemblies. CNC principles, GCODE.

Cross-media investigation of studio art ideas, processes and materials through both assigned and self-directed projects. Critical assessment occurs in discussion with faculty and peers.

Supervised practical experience in studio and studio related work. Section one: Communication Design Studio Internship. Supervised practical experience in a commercial design studio, agency, or related work. Prerequisite: B average in communication design classes, ART 3120 and consent of instructor. Section two: Photography Studio Internship. Supervised practical experience in a commercial photography studio, agency or in related work. Prerequisite: B average in photography classes, ART 4410 and consent of a photography instructor. Section three: Art Studio Internship. Supervised practical experience in an art studio. Prerequisite: B average in major Junior - Senior course work and consent of instructor from the major. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

Special topics. Field trips may be required.

For advanced students to develop a special project in advanced studio art.

Team taught by professional guest designers, this course explores graphic design as a personal, social, political, and cultural activity and investigates modality of production in visual media.

Introduction to publication design.

Professional graphic design studio housed in its own independent design environment providing students with real world practical experience. Design students work on commissioned, client based, collaborative, commercial and cultural projects from concept to delivery across all media platforms.

Advanced problems in the use of photography as an art medium.

Project developed in student's area of concentration, to be exhibited in the Annual Senior Show. A vigorous and consistent thematic body of work which articulates both technical and conceptual concerns required. To fulfill graduation requirement for B.F.A. students, must be passed with grade of C or better.