Department of Art
Department Head: Lydia Thompson
Office: 102 Freeman
Mission
The Department of Art’s primary undergraduate responsibilities include educating professional artists with concentrations in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Photography; preparing students for a career or advanced study; offering courses that fulfill University requirements; and providing an active art gallery to serve the University, the community, and region.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree is a professional studio degree. The B.F.A. degree is earned after successful completion of an intensive, 4 year program that provides the student with a series of in-depth studio experiences leading to thesis/senior presentation balanced by studies in humanities, communication, mathematics, and sciences.
The B.F.A. degree may also serve as a preparation for graduate studies-usually the Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art or design.
Admission
Art-Undeclared (UART) - All students desiring to major in art will be admitted into Art-Undeclared in the Department of Art at Mississippi State University. Students will declare their concentration (and emphasis, where appropriate) following successful passage of the Foundation Portfolio Review in that concentration (and emphasis, where appropriate).
Concentrations and Emphases
In the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, a student may choose a concentration from the following: Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Photography. Students accepted into the Fine Arts concentration will choose one of the following emphasis areas: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture.
Transfer Requirements
After successful admission to the University, and before application to the Foundation Portfolio Review, transfer students must submit work to the Transfer Portfolio Review so to articulate art studio and history credits. This review requires the presentation of a comprehensive portfolio of artwork completed in studio courses, as well as course descriptions (and in some cases, syllabi) from classes completed for credit at other institutions. This review takes place before the preregistration advising period each semester. The MSU Department of Art reserves the right to deny or accept transfer courses as applicable to the B.F.A. degree based on portfolio evaluation.
Foundation Portfolio Review Requirements
All Art majors are required to participate in the Foundation Portfolio Review. The review is a faculty evaluation of student work from a minimum of 18 credit hours completed in the following courses: Drawing I, Drawing II, Design I, Design II, 3-D Design, and Introduction to Computing for Art and possibly additional art courses.
For students interested in the Fine Art emphasis areas (Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, or Sculpture), the Foundation Portfolio Review for each emphasis will take place at the beginning of each semester. The Foundation Portfolio Review will result in an “accept” or “deny” into the selected emphasis.
For students interested in the Photography concentration, the Foundation Portfolio Review will take place at the beginning of each semester. The Foundation Portfolio Review will result in an “accept” or “deny” into the Photography concentration.
For students interested in Graphic Design, the Foundation Portfolio Review for entrance into that concentration will take place in the fall semester of each year. The Foundation Portfolio Review will result in an “accept” or “deny” in the Graphic Design concentration.
The student who is accepted (by faculty evaluation) into the Photography concentration or a Fine Arts emphasis area may begin the concentration or emphasis sequence of courses. A student who is denied may remain in the art program and resubmit a portfolio in the next Review. Students cannot pursue a Photography concentration or a Fine Arts emphasis area in which they have been denied twice. They will have to choose another concentration or emphasis to pursue a B.F.A. in Art at Mississippi State.
The student who is accepted (by faculty evaluation) into the Graphic Design concentration may begin the concentration sequence of courses. A student who is denied may remain in the art program and may resubmit a portfolio in the Review offered the following year. Students who are denied cannot take concentration courses in Graphic Design until they resubmit a portfolio and are accepted into the program. A student who is denied twice cannot pursue a Graphic Design concentration. He or she will have to choose another concentration to pursue a B.F.A. in Art at Mississippi State.
Only the top students in the Review will be accepted into the Graphic Design concentration. Contact the Advising Coordinator for more information.
Senior Presentation Requirements
Senior Graphic Design students are required to present a portfolio and senior students in the other concentration areas are required to present an exhibition as degree requirements. These final presentation requirements are fulfilled in capstone courses; ART 4640 Advanced Graphics for students in the Graphic Design concentration; ART 4083 Senior Research/ART 4093 Senior Thesis for students in the Fine Arts concentration area; and ART 4583 Photographic Portfolio/ART 4593 Photographic Portfolio II for students in the Photography concentration.
Computer and Camera Requirements
The Department of Art requires incoming B.F.A. Art majors to purchase certain technology and equipment necessary for production and presentation of artwork within departmental courses. All incoming students are required to purchase a personal laptop computer and software upon enrollment into their first semester courses. The required computer and software must be selected from an approved departmental list of minimum hardware and software requirements available on the Department of Art web site.
Financial aid that includes this requirement may be available by contacting the MSU Student Financial Aid and Scholarship office.
Additionally, upon enrollment in ART 2103 Photography Survey, students will be required to purchase a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. The required camera must be selected from an approved departmental list of minimum specifications. The approved list is available on the Department of Art web site.
Student Materials Fee
Additional fees associated with class materials, technology and laboratory materials are required of students and are automatically assessed to the students.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
General Education and College Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Humanities | ||
| See General Education courses | 6 | |
| Math | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| See General Education courses | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| See Art History and Theory Program | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| See General Education courses | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| See General Education courses | 6-9 | |
| Writing Requirement | ||
| Art History elective | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
Fine Arts Concentration
(Emphasis areas: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture)
| Foundation Program | ||
| ART 1123 | Design I | 3 |
| ART 1133 | Design II | 3 |
| ART 1153 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 1213 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1223 | Drawing II | 3 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| ART 2803 | Introduction to Computing for Art | 3 |
| Survey Program | ||
| ART 2503 | Ceramic Art Survey | 3 |
| ART 2013 | Painting Survey | 3 |
| ART 2213 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 2303 | Printmaking Survey | 3 |
| ART 2403 | Sculpture Survey | 3 |
| ART 2103 | Photography Survey | 3 |
| Art History and Theory Program | ||
| ART 1013 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 1023 | Art History II | 3 |
| Art History Electives | 9 | |
| Fine Arts Concentration Program 1 | ||
| Fine Arts Concentration Core | ||
| ART 4083 | Senior Research 2 | 3 |
| ART 4093 | Senior Thesis 2 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Art Studio Electives | 6 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
| 1 | Upon successful completion of the Foundation Portfolio Review for the Fine Arts concentration in the chosen emphasis area (Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, or Sculpture), students will complete 6 hours of Fine Arts concentration core, 9 hours of elective credit, and the required 24 hours in one emphasis area, as designated. |
| 2 | Senior Capstone experience, co-requisite with 6 hours of Advanced Studio in the chosen emphasis area. |
Graphic Design Concentration
| Foundation Program 1 | ||
| ART 1123 | Design I | 3 |
| ART 1133 | Design II | 3 |
| ART 1153 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 1213 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1223 | Drawing II | 3 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| ART 2803 | Introduction to Computing for Art | 3 |
| Survey Program | ||
| Choose four of the following courses: | 12 | |
| Painting Survey | ||
| Life Drawing I | ||
| Printmaking Survey | ||
| Sculpture Survey | ||
| Photography Survey | ||
| Ceramic Art Survey | ||
| Art History and Theory Program | ||
| ART 1013 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 1023 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 3163 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| Art History Electives | 6 | |
| Concentration Core | ||
| ART 2813 | Intermediate Computing for Designers | 3 |
| ART 3313 | Graphic Art Design I | 3 |
| ART 3323 | Graphic Art Design II | 3 |
| ART 4103 | The Art of Typography and Layout I | 3 |
| ART 4403 | Advertising Design I | 3 |
| ART 4640 | Advanced Studio - Graphic Design | 3-9 |
| ART 4883 | Graphic Design for the Internet | 3 |
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Concentration Studio Electives | ||
| Must be selected from list or with consent of Concentration Director. | 12 | |
| Illustration | ||
| Digital Photography | ||
| Introduction to Print Production | ||
| The Art of Typography and Layout II | ||
| Advertising Design II | ||
| Internship in Graphic Art Design | ||
| Advanced Print Production | ||
| Introduction of Multimedia I Design and Authoring | ||
| Multimedia II and Electronic Publishing | ||
| Advanced Studio - Computer Art and Design | ||
| Electives | ||
| Art Studio Electives | 6 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
| 1 | The Foundation Portfolio Review is required after successful completion of the Foundation Program. |
Photography Concentration
| Foundation Program | ||
| ART 1123 | Design I | 3 |
| ART 1133 | Design II | 3 |
| ART 1153 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 1213 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1223 | Drawing II | 3 |
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Survey Program | ||
| ART 2103 | Photography Survey | 3 |
| ART 2303 | Printmaking Survey | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Painting Survey | ||
| Life Drawing I | ||
| Sculpture Survey | ||
| Ceramic Art Survey | ||
| Art History and Theory Program | ||
| ART 1013 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 1023 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 3633 | History of Photography (or approved photo/film based art history course) | 3 |
| Art History Electives | 6 | |
| Concentration Core | ||
| ART 3223 | Darkroom Basics | 3 |
| ART 3233 | Studio Lighting | 3 |
| ART 3873 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 4223 | Alternative Photography | 3 |
| or ART 4443 | Alternative Color | |
| ART 4583 | Photographic Portfolio I | 3 |
| ART 4593 | Photographic Portfolio II | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Must be selected from list or with consent of Concentration Director. | 12 | |
| Intermediate Darkroom | ||
| Printmaking II | ||
| Gallery Management | ||
| Alternative Photography | ||
| Alternative Color | ||
| Advanced Studio - Photography | ||
| Internship in Fine Art | ||
| Digital Imaging I | ||
| Digital Communication | ||
| Art Electives | ||
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
Art Minor
The Department of Art offers a minor in Art. The minor consists of 18 credit hours of courses with an ART prefix. One or more 1000-level courses and one 2000-level course must be completed in addition to at least three 3000- or 4000-level courses. For an Art minor, a student may take all Art studio courses or a combination of Studio and Art History.
Art History Minor
A minor in Art History consists of 18 credit hours. A student must take
| ART 1013 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 1023 | Art History II | 3 |
| Choose four of the following: | 12 | |
| Italian Renaissance Art History | ||
| Directed Writings in Modern Art History | ||
| Art and Film | ||
| Art in France: 1850-1900 | ||
| Roman Baroque Art | ||
| Medieval Stained Glass | ||
| The Gothic Cathedral | ||
| The History of Art and Religion | ||
| Critical Issues in Recent Art | ||
Other approved Art History courses | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Accreditation
Mississippi State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Courses
ART 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
ART 1013 Art History I: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The study of art from prehistoric times to the Renaissance through the architecture, sculpture, painting and minor arts of the western world
ART 1023 Art History II: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Art from the Renaissance to the present studied chronologically through the architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts of the western world
ART 1113 Art Appreciation: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An illustrated lecture course dealing with periods, styles, and personalities in painting, sculpture, and architecture. Honors section available
ART 1123 Design I: 3 hours.
Six hours studio. A basic study of the fundamental elements and principles of design with an emphasis on compostion
ART 1133 Design II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 1123). Six hours studio. A continued study of the fundamental elements and principles of design with an emphasis on the theory and application of color
ART 1153 Three-Dimensional Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 1123 or ARC 2536). Six hours studio. An study of the organization of the principles and elements of art as they apply to three-dimensional artwork
ART 1213 Drawing I: 3 hours.
Six hours laboratory. A freehand drawing course for all students interested in the visual arts. This course offers the basic vocabulary for a graphic notation
ART 1223 Drawing II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 1213). Six hours studio. A continuation of ART 1213 further developing conceptual and perceptual use of drawing tools, processes and materials. Black and white, and color media explored
ART 2013 Painting Survey: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1213). Six hours laboratory. The fundamentals of oil paintings and composition
ART 2103 Photography Survey: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1213). One hour lecture. Four hours studio. The fundamentals and aesthetics of black and white photography relating to graphic design and the fine arts
ART 2213 Life Drawing I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 1213 and ART 1223). Six hours laboratory. A drawing class with emphasis on the basic forms and proportions of the human figure
ART 2233 Drawing III: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 1223). Six hours laboratory. A continuation of ART 1223 to develop further drawing skills and concepts for advanced students
ART 2303 Printmaking Survey: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 1123, ART 1133, and ART 1223). Six hours studio. Introduction to the basic techniques and concepts of intaglio and relief printmaking
ART 2403 Sculpture Survey: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 1123 or ART 1153 or permission of instructor). Six hours studio. Introduction to the basic concepts, materials, and processes of sculpture by exploring modeling, casting, carving and constructing
ART 2503 Ceramic Art Survey: 3 hours.
Six hours studio. Introduction to the processes of ceramic art including hand built forms, wheel thrown pottery and glazing
ART 2803 Introduction to Computing for Art: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 1133 and ART 1223 or permission of the instructor). One hour lecture. Four hours studio. Introduction to desktop computer hardware, operating systems, and application software in the visual arts and design
ART 2813 Intermediate Computing for Designers: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Pass second year portfolio review, open only to Graphic Design Majors or Consent of Instructor). One hour lecture. Four hours studio. Further instruction about desktop computer hardware, operating systems, application software and beginning concept development specific to the graphic design industry for graphic design majors
ART 2990 Special Topics in Art: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ART 3023 Painting II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ART 2013 ). Six hours studio. Observational based painting. A study of mediums and techniques in painting in continuation of ART 2013
ART 3033 Non-Representational Painting: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ART 2013).Six hours studio. Introduction to non-representational painting. Intermediate painting with further emphasis on the skills and techniques of painting
ART 3043 Figurative Painting: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ART 2013 and ART 2213). Six hours studio. Introduction into painting the figure. A continuation of ART 2013 to further develop skill in use of the medium and formal organization of subject matter in painting
ART 3053 Watercolor Painting: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 1123 and ART 1213). Six hours laboratory. The technique and use of various water-soluble painting mediums
ART 3143 Italian Renaissance Art History: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The history of art in Italy in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, emphasizing the religious monuments of the period. (Same as REL 2143)
ART 3163 History of Graphic Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:Pass second year portfolio review, open only to Graphic Design Majors or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. A survey of the history of graphic design from pre-writing to digital
ART 3213 Life Drawing II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2213). Six hours studio. Further study in rendering the human figure
ART 3223 Darkroom Basics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2103 or consent of instructor.) Six hours studio. The course is an introduction to the traditional photographic darkroom
ART 3233 Studio Lighting: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:ART 2103 or permission of instructor). Six hours studio. The course is an introduction to the professional studio lighting techniques
ART 3243 Intermediate Darkroom: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Art 2103 and ART 3223 or permission of instructor). One hour lecture. Four hours studio. Advanced techniques of photographic processes in black and white with emphasis on aesthetics
ART 3303 Printmaking II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2303). Six hours studio. Continued exploration of the print as a medium of creative expression
ART 3313 Graphic Art Design I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 1123, ART 1213 and ART 1223). Six hours studio. Introduction to the processes and techniques of commercial art. Beginning lettering and layout
ART 3323 Graphic Art Design II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 3313). Six hours studio. The execution of a series of design projects promoting an awareness of different forms of printed visual communication
ART 3403 Printmaking III: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ART 2303 and ART 3303) Six hours studio. Exploration of traditional and contemporary relief printmaking techniques,with emphasis on woodcut and collograph methods. Aesthetic, technical, and conceptual development stressed
ART 3443 Illustration: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2013 and ART 3053). Six hours studio. A course introducing issues and instrumentation related to standards in the professional field of illustration emphasizing mixed-media processes
ART 3503 Ceramic Art II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2503). Six hours studio. Elementary glaze formulation, surface decoration, kiln firing, wheel thrown and hand built form
ART 3513 Sculpture II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2403). Six hours studio. Further exploration of concepts and processes of sculpture, including mold making and armature building. Beginning development of personal language of expression
ART 3523 3D Seminar: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2403 or ART 2503). Six hours studio. Research and investigation of the origins, community, process, and message of contemporary three-dimensional art and craft
ART 3603 Directed Writings in Modern Art History: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. History of the 20th Century Art with emphasis on scholarly writing, reading, and analyzing of contemporary models and varieties of writing
ART 3613 Art and Film: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course explores the rich and complex relationship between the visual arts and film
ART 3623 Art in France: 1850-1900: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This class explores one of the most dynamic periods of artistic production in the entire history of art
ART 3633 History of Photography: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The history of still photography as a fine art from its beginning to present
ART 3653 Roman Baroque Art: 3 hours.
Three hour lecture. An examination of the art and architecture created in Rome in the 17th Century
ART 3663 Medieval Stained Glass: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture.An examination of the history of Medieval stained glass from the points of view of technique, material,style, and cultural/historical significance
ART 3673 The Gothic Cathedral: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An examination of the art, architecture, religion, politics, and culture of 13th century French Gothic Cathedrals
ART 3683 The History of Art and Religion: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An examination of the histories, functions, and controversies of visual imagery created in the service of religion/spirituality
ART 3803 Gallery Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 1123 and ART 1213). One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. The study of gallery operations, techniques of curation, artists ethics, installation procedures and gallery management of an art gallery
ART 3813 Study Abroad Seminar I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 1213 or consent of instructor.) Three hours seminar. Six weeks of on-site instruction in Italy as part of the CAAD Italy study abroad program. Course content will vary to reflect the expertise of the instructor (Same as ARC 3813 and ID 3813.)
ART 3823 Study Abroad Seminar II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 1213 or consent of instructor.) Three hours seminar. Six weeks of on-site instruction in Italy as part of the CAAD Italy study abroad program. Course content will vary to reflect the expertise of the instructor (Same as ARC 3823 and ID 3823)
ART 3873 Digital Photography: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2103 or permission of instructor). Six hours studio. The techniques and aesthetics of digital imagery emphasizing the use of digital photographic input and output processes
ART 3913 Introduction to Print Production: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:ART 3323 or consent of instructor). Six hours studio. This class is an introduction to digital print techniques, client work, and the responsibilities and role of graphic designers
ART 4000 Directed Individual Study in Art: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
ART 4053 Watermedia Painting: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ART 3053) Six hours studio. An in-depth exploration of water based painting media utilitzing watercolor and acrylic mediums in the creation of a body of two dimensional artworks
ART 4083 Senior Research: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Senior Standing and consent of instructor, corequisite: enrollment in ART 4600 or ART 4610 or ART 4620 or ART 4630 or ART 4650 or ART 4453 or ART 4463 or ART 4473 or ART 4483). 3 hours lecture. The application of research methods for the fine artist in contemporary society
ART 4093 Senior Thesis: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Senior Standing and ART 4083 and consent of instructor, corequisite: enrollment in ART 4600 or ART 4610 or ART 4620 or ART 4630 or ART 4650 or ART 4453 or ART 4463 or ART 4473 or ART 4483). 3 hours lecture. Execution of a thesis exhibition and portfolio materials
ART 4103 The Art of Typography and Layout I: 3 hours.
Six hours laboratory. The art and process of presenting written communication in graphic form
ART 4113 The Art of Typography and Layout II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 4103/6103). Six hours studio. Advanced problems in presenting written communication in graphic form. Advanced problems as well as additional projects will be required for graduate credit
ART 4123 Screen Printing for Graphic Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 3313, ART 4103, or permission of Instructor). Six hours studio. An in-depth look at contemporary methods in designing and screen printing posters and shirts
ART 4143 Letterpress for Design: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: ART 3313, ART 4103, or permission of Instructor). Six hours studio. An in-depth look at contemporary methods of designing and letterpress printing identity, postcards and posters
ART 4223 Alternative Photography: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2103 or consent of instructor.) One hour lecture. Four hours studio. Alternative photographic processes in black and white with emphasis on aesthetics
ART 4323 Advanced Printmaking: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2303, ART 3303, and ART 3403). Six hours studio. Exploration of advanced printmaking concepts and techniques. Emphasizes refining a personal aesthetic using previously learned print processes with plate lithographic techniques
ART 4343 Drawing IV: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2233 at both levels and consent of instructor for 6343). Six hours laboratory. A continuation of ART 2233 to develop further skills for advanced students
ART 4403 Advertising Design I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 3323, ART 4103/6103, and consent of instructor). Six hours laboratory. Course requiring ideational, image making, graphic design and typographic skills to meet rigorous conceptual/visual standards pertinent to creating a brand of a company's identity
ART 4413 Advertising Design II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 4403/6403 and consent of instructor). Six hours laboratory. An advanced course requiring interaction on a professional level, working with realistic agency-client situations in order to develop efficient, distinguishable and competitive promotional campaigns
ART 4443 Alternative Color: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2103 or permission of instructor). One hours lecture. Four hours studio. Alternative photographic processes in color with emphasis on aesthetics
ART 4453 Ceramics-Handbuilding: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2503 or consent of instructor). Six hours studio. Advanced skills and professional practices focused on non-wheel forming techniques for creative expression in clay. May be taken twice for credit
ART 4463 Ceramics-Wheel Technique: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2503 or consent of instructor.) Six hours studio. Advanced skills and professional practices focused on the potter’s wheel as a tool for creative expression. May be taken twice for credit
ART 4473 Ceramics-Glaze Formation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2503 or consent of instructor). Six hours studio. Advanced skills and professional practices focused on the chemistry of ceramic glazes and developing various application techniques. May be taken twice for credit
ART 4483 Ceramics-Professional Practices: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2503 or consent of instructor). Six hours studio. Advanced skills with a focus on the development of a marketable aesthetic and professional practices. May be taken twice for credit
ART 4523 Internship in Graphic Art Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Art 3313 and senior standing). Supervised instruction Graphic Design. Advanced problems will be required for graduate credit. May be taken for credit more than once
ART 4533 Ceramic Art III: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 3503). Six hours studio. Advanced problems in glaze formulation, kiln technology and wheel thrown and hand built forms
ART 4543 Art and Architecture in Japan: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 1113, 1013, 1023, or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Discussion of the major developments in the art and architecture of Japan
ART 4563 Art of India and Southeast Asia: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: One of the following: ART 1113, 1013,1023, HI 1163, REL 1103,3453.) Three hours lecture. Discussion of the major developments in the art and architecture of India and Southeast Asia, 200 B.C. to 1200 A.D
ART 4573 Critical Issues in Recent Art: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 3603 or an equivalent course on 20th Century art and consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Discussion of major developments and issues in contemporary art, focusing on the period 1980 to present
ART 4583 Photographic Portfolio I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: senior standing, Photography concentration majors or permission of instructor). Six hours studio. This course is an introduction to the professional practices in photography and the development of a portfolio. May be taken twice for credit
ART 4593 Photographic Portfolio II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 4583 or consent of instructor). Six hours studio. This course is an extension of the professional practices in photography and the completion with an exhibition of a portfolio from ART 4583
ART 4600 Advanced Studio-Drawing: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studies in any one semester. (Prerequisite: ART 4343 and permission of instructor). Advanced study in drawing. Further development of studio skills. Course encourages analysis and criticism, development of personal aesthetic, and further exploration of content and expression
ART 4610 Advanced Studio - Painting: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 4620 Advanced Studio - Printmaking: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Credit and hours to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 4630 Advanced Studio - Sculpture: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. (Prerequisite: ART 3513). Six hours studio. Further development of a personal sculptural aesthetic through media of choice
ART 4640 Advanced Studio - Graphic Design: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 4650 Advanced Studio - Ceramics: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 4660 Advanced Studio - Photography: 9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Credit and hours to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. Six hours studio. This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 4670 Advanced Art History: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged. Three hours lecture. This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 4693 Internship in Fine Art: 3 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. (Prerequisite: Consent of department head). Six hours laboratory. Supervised instruction and experience for professional art practice
ART 4713 Advanced Print Production: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ART 3713) Six hours studio. A more in-depth look at digital printing techniques through comprehensive work and the responsibilities and roles of graphic design
ART 4723 Advanced Concept Development: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART and ART 4103) Six hour studio. Conceptual development is the primary goal, additionally students will have more comprehensive campaigns in their portfolios. The techniques can be applied to all design courses
ART 4733 Sculpture- Furniture Making: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2403 or ID 4693 or permission of instructor). Six hours studio. An in-depth investigation into the design and execution of contemporary studio furniture. May be taken twice for credit
ART 4743 Sculpture- Metal Fabrication: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2403 or consent of instructor). Six hours studio. Introduction to the history and techniques of metalworking including cutting, forming, welding, brazing, finishing, mechanics, kinetics and armature making. May be taken twice for credit
ART 4753 Sculpture- Materials and Processes: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2403 or consent of instructor). Six hours studio. Introduction and exploration of materials and processes used in design and production of contemporary objects. May be taken twice for credit
ART 4813 Introduction of Multimedia I Design and Authoring: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). One hour lecture, five hours laboratory. The design and authoring of interactive multimedia for fine and applied arts using desktop computers. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic and related issues
ART 4823 Multimedia II and Electronic Publishing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 4813/6813 and consent of instructor). Six hours laboratory. Interactive multimedia and electronic publication for fine and applied arts using desktop computers. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 4833 Computer Animation I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Six hours lecture and laboratory. An introduction to Computer Animation. Basic concepts in the building of 3D objects, color, texture mapping, lighting, ray-tracing, and the writing of motion data
ART 4843 Computer Animation II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 4833/6833) Six hours lecture and lab. Advanced techniques and special effects: customizing directory structures in the unix environment, complex modeling techniques, animation of object attributes, and creation of motion data
ART 4863 Advanced Studio - Computer Art and Design: 3 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Six hours laboratory. This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 4873 Digital Imaging I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Art 2103 or consent of instructor) Six hours laboratory. Application of computer software to generate electronic images captured by traditional photographic means. Advanced problems and additional projects will be required for graduate credit
ART 4883 Graphic Design for the Internet: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ART 3313, ART 3323,open only to Graphic Design Majors, or Consent of Instructor). One hour lecture , five hours laboratory. An introduction to graphic design for the Internet, internet history, HTML, image manipulation, and the use of software to facilitate the website design/
ART 4990 Special Topics in Art: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ART 6103 The Art of Typography and Layout I: 3 hours.
Six hours laboratory. The art and process of presenting written communication in graphic form
ART 6113 The Art of Typography and Layout II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 4103/6103). Six hours studio. Advanced problems in presenting written communication in graphic form. Advanced problems as well as additional projects will be required for graduate credit
ART 6223 Alternative Photography: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2103 or consent of instructor.) One hour lecture. Four hours studio. Alternative photographic processes in black and white with emphasis on aesthetics
ART 6343 Drawing IV: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 2233 at both levels and consent of instructor for 6343). Six hours laboratory. A continuation of ART 2233 to develop further skills for advanced students
ART 6403 Advertising Design I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 3323, ART 4103/6103, and consent of instructor). Six hours laboratory. Course requiring ideational, image making, graphic design and typographic skills to meet rigorous conceptual/visual standards pertinent to creating a brand of a company's identity
ART 6413 Advertising Design II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 4403/6403 and consent of instructor). Six hours laboratory. An advanced course requiring interaction on a professional level, working with realistic agency-client situations in order to develop efficient, distinguishable and competitive promotional campaigns
ART 6443 Alternative Color: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 2103 or permission of instructor). One hours lecture. Four hours studio. Alternative photographic processes in color with emphasis on aesthetics
ART 6523 Internship in Graphic Art Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Art 3313 and senior standing). Supervised instruction Graphic Design. Advanced problems will be required for graduate credit. May be taken for credit more than once
ART 6563 Art of India and Southeast Asia: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: One of the following: ART 1113, 1013,1023, HI 1163, REL 1103,3453.) Three hours lecture. Discussion of the major developments in the art and architecture of India and Southeast Asia, 200 B.C. to 1200 A.D
ART 6573 Critical Issues in Recent Art: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 3603 or an equivalent course on 20th Century art and consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Discussion of major developments and issues in contemporary art, focusing on the period 1980 to present
ART 6600 Advanced Studio- Drawing: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studies in any one semester. (Prerequisite: ART 4343 and permission of instructor). Advanced study in drawing. Further development of studio skills. Course encourages analysis and criticism, development of personal aesthetic, and further exploration of content and expression
ART 6610 Advanced Studio - Painting: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 6620 Advanced Studio - Printmaking: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Credit and hours to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 6630 Advanced Studio - Sculpture: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. (Prerequisite: ART 3513). Six hours studio. Further development of a personal sculptural aesthetic through media of choice
ART 6640 Advanced Studio - Graphic Design: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 6650 Advanced Studio - Ceramics: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 6660 Advanced Studio - Photography: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Credit and hours to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of nine hours for all advanced studios in any one semester. Six hours studio. This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 6670 Advanced Art History: 3-9 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. Hours and credit to be arranged. Three hours lecture. This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 6693 Internship in Fine Art: 3 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. (Prerequisite: Consent of department head). Six hours laboratory. Supervised instruction and experience for professional art practice
ART 6813 Introduction to Multimedia I Design and Authoring: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). One hour lecture, five hours laboratory. The design and authoring of interactive multimedia for fine and applied arts using desktop computers. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic and related issues
ART 6823 Multimedia II and Electronic Publishing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 4813/6813 and consent of instructor). Six hours laboratory. Interactive multimedia and electronic publication for fine and applied arts using desktop computers. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 6843 Computer Animation II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 4833/6833) Six hours lecture and lab. Advanced techniques and special effects: customizing directory structures in the unix environment, complex modeling techniques, animation of object attributes, and creation of motion data
ART 6863 Advanced Studio - Computer Art and design: 3 hours.
May be taken for credit more than once. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Six hours laboratory. This course develops advanced studio skills and professional practice. Course encourages analysis and criticism of aesthetic, social, ethical and related issues
ART 6873 Digital Imaging I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Art 2103 or consent of instructor) Six hours laboratory. Application of computer software to generate electronic images captured by traditional photographic means. Advanced problems and additional projects will be required for graduate credit
ART 6883 Graphic Design for the Internet: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:ART 3313, ART 3323,open only to Graphic Design Majors, or Consent of Instructor). One hour lecture , five hours laboratory. An introduction to graphic design for the Internet, internet history, HTML, image manipulation, and the use of software to facilitate the website design/
ART 6990 Special Topics in Art: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ART 7000 Directed Individual Study in Art: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
ART 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Art: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
ART 8013 Computer Animation III: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 6833 and ART 6843). Six hours studio. Image processing, compositing, and managing complexity with basic programming techniques for computer-generated images and animations
ART 8023 Computer Animation IV: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 6833, ART 6843, and ART 8013). Six hours studio. Based upon readings within the historical, critical, philosophical and applied contexts of computer graphics, animation and art, students focus on content development in their work
ART 8033 Experimental Animation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ART 6873, ART 6763, ART 8043 or consent of instructor). One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Course exercises and individual projects extend the technical palette and visual vocabulary of the experimental animator, with emphasis on the maturation of personal vision/aesthetic
ART 8073 Advanced Studio: Computer Art and Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 6863. Must be taken with co-requisite, ART 6823, ART 6843, ART 8013, ART 8023, or ART 8103). Six hours studio. Studio/laboratory production. May be taken for repeated credit. Class assignments for this course will coincide with those assigned for Animation II, Animation III, Animation IV, Multimedia II, Multimedia III. This class will serve as a laboratory for these classes
ART 8083 Theory of Visual Communication: 3 hours.
Theory of Visual Communication. Three hours lecture. Study of the theories of sign and visual communication
ART 8103 Multimedia III: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ART 6813 and ART 6823 or permission of the instructor). Two hours lecture. Four hours studio. Independent assignments in interactive multimedia authoring incorporating multiple elements: content development, graphic design, image editing and compositing, digital video, sound editing
ART 8163 Advanced Digital Imaging: 3 hours.
Six hours studio. Application of existing software to generate electronic images captured by traditional and non-traditional photographic means
ART 8990 Special Topics in Art: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)