Courses in 2-Dimensional Art

Drawing Courses

ARTSTDIO 201      DRAWING I      3 credits
An introduction to the basic concepts in drawing. This course provides a systematic exploration of the drawing methods with and emphasis on traditional approaches to line, form, composition, perspective & chiaroscuro
ARTSTDIO 202      DRAWING II      3 credits
This course develops concepts & skills introduced in Drawing I. Color, alternative materials & variable formats will be explored in problem-solving format. Emphasis placed on strengthening content & design relationships. 2-D design experience recommended. Prereq: ARTSTDIO 201.
ARTSTDIO 303      DRAWING III: THE FIGURE     3 credits
The drawing of the human figure from life with an emphasis on the development of the sound technical skill and individual creative approach. Prereq: ARTSTDIO 202.
ARTSTDIO 408/608      ADVANCED DRAWING      3 credits
A studio course which provides the opportunity for students to pursue directed intermediate and advanced research in drawing. Emphasis placed on the development of personal direction in terms of content, choice and handling of media. Repeatable in increments of 3 credits per term for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: ARTSTDIO 303.

Painting Courses

ARTSTDIO 321      PAINTING I      3 credits
An introduction to painting as an art form. This study is grounded in the disciplines associated with the techniques, and aesthetics of painting based in water based media. Prereq: ARTSTDIO 102 and ARTSTDIO 201 or ARTSTDIO 202 or cons instr.
ARTSTDIO 324/524     WATERCOLOR      3 credits
A studio course where exercises and experimentation with transparent watercolor pigments and techniques will be combined with art principles to form aesthetic creations in watercolor. Prereq: 6 credits from ARTSTDIO 102, ARTSTDIO 201, ARTSTDIO 202 or cons instr.
ARTSTDIO 426/626      ADVANCED PAINTING      3 credits
A studio course which provides the opportunity for students to pursue directed intermediate and advanced research in the techniques and aesthetics of painting. Traditional oil and water based media will be introduced. Advanced students will be encouraged to explore a medium of choice. Repeatable in increments of 3 credits per term for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: ARTSTDIO 321.

Photography Courses

ARTSTDIO 311      PHOTOGRAPHY: EXPRESSION AND EXPERIMENTATION      3 credits
Lectures, demonstrations, and darkroom work sessions constitute a basic introduction to photographic tools, techniques, and expression. Media: black and white prints.

Printmaking Courses

ARTSTDIO 331      PRINTMAKING I: INTAGLIO      3 credits
An introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of printmaking. This study is grounded in the disciplines associated with the techniques of intaglio. Specifically, this includes drypoint, aquatint, and etching. In addition, alternative processes are demonstrated and applied in the study of monoprinting. Prereq: 6 credits from ARTSTDIO 102, ARTSTDIO 201, ARTSTDIO 202, or cons instr. Fullfills printmaking requirement.
ARTSTDIO 332      PRINTMAKING I: RELIEF      3 credits
Exploration of printmaking as an art form with emphasis on relief printing techniques, including single, multiple block and reduction wood-cuts and non-traditional blocks, color printing, image making and editioning. Prereq: 6 credits from ARTSTDIO 102, ARTSTDIO 201, ARTSTDIO 202 or cons instr. Fulfills printmaking requirement.
ARTSTDIO 333      PRINTMAKING I: SCREENPRINTING      3 credits
The course presents the basic materials and methods of screenprinting techniques, including ink mixing, stencil developing, image making, and editioning. This course fulfills the basic printmaking requirement. Prereq: 6 credits from ARTSTDIO 102, ARTSTDIO 201, ARTSTDIO 202 or cons instr.
ARTSTDIO 434      THE ART OF THE BOOK      3 credits
This course will focus on the creation of hand made fine art books through the combination of applied research in traditional and non-traditional printmaking techniques and bookbinding. Graduate students will be expected to research an historical binding and create models for presentation to the class. Prereq: ARTSTDIO 201, ARTSTDIO 102, or consent of instructor. Fullfills printmaking requirement.

Additional Courses

ARTSTDIO 490/690      ART WORKSHOP      1-3 credits
Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of the Workshop Director.
ARTSTDIO 491      TRAVEL STUDY      1-3 credits
Repeatable
ARTSTDIO 492      FIELD INTERNSHIP IN ART      1-3 credits
Internship involving professional experience under the supervision of selected business and/or institutional personnel within student's area of emphasis. Departmental approval required for application. May be retaken to maximum of 6 credits in degree and major. Prereq: 9 credits and 3.00 GPA in area of emphasis and consent and placement by the Department and 2nd term Junior Standing.
ARTSTDIO 496/696      SPECIAL STUDIES      3-4 credits
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
ARTSTDIO 498      INDEPENDENT STUDIES      1-6 credits
Repeatable for a maximum of six credits in major/degree. Prereq: Cons instr.