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Prerequisites: ARTS 2100. This course will continue an investigation of aqueous media focusing on technical competence, exploration of media and approaches. Contents of the course will focus on special topics, such as, figure painting. Research and written component scheduled for the course. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: ARTS 2100. This course will focus on public mural painting as an art-form. Emphasis of the course will be placed on the conceptualization, preparation, production, and collaboration of public murals with an art historical context. Research and written component scheduled for the class. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: ARTS 2200. Photography is taught as a medium for self-exploration and self-expression. The course emphasizes the art making process, in which photographic images/concepts are discussed within a social/historical, genre specific, aesthetic, and technical context. The course covers an introduction to the Zone System, Sabbatier Effect, print toning, bleaching, hand coloring, and the Cyano-type process. The course will explore the traditions of the photographic narrative. In addition to studio work, students will engage in written historical research related to photography. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: ARTS 2200. This course will explore the digital realm of photography with an emphasis on the student working in a serial manner to develop a coherent body of work. Non-traditional and interdisciplinary approaches to photography will be explored and encouraged. In addition to studio work, students will engage in written historical research related to photography. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: ARTS 2300. Students are provided with the opportunity to work intensively with the various processes of relief and intaglio printmaking, expanding their artistic vocabulary through the unique visual qualities offered by the wood, linoleum, zinc and copper matrices. Technical and conceptual expectations exceed those of the introductory printmaking course. Students will engage in written historical research related to the media, and through their visual and written work are encouraged to challenge current preconceptions regarding what constitutes printmaking and the fine arts. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: ARTS 2400. This course examines issues of exhibition design. This course includes the study of museum and gallery design principles and exhibition construction techniques. Students will also follow and develop an idea from conceptualization to realization. Practical experience in all aspects of the development, promotion, documentation, installation, and lighting of museum exhibits. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: ARTS 2510. Students choose an emphasis between hand-building or wheel-thrown ceramic work and refine their skills learned in Ceramics I. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: ARTS 1200, and ARTS 1620, and ARTS 2800 or 2810. The computer is used as a creative, interactive medium, introducing concepts such as the interface and web art, and software such as Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks. The course emphasizes art making and reception within cultural, historical, and technical contexts. Many strategies will be considered by viewing and discussing art relating to student assignments, including a short research project and readings. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: ARTS 1200, and ARTS 1620, and ARTS 2800 or 2810. The computer is used as a creative, time-based medium. Concepts are introduced such as the live action moving image and sound as art, editing, and software such as Premiere, After Effects, and Pro Tools. The course emphasizes art making and reception within cultural, historical, and technical contexts. Many strategies such as experimental narrative, documentary, and looping will be considered by viewing and discussing art relating to student assignments, including a short research project and readings. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: ARTS 2720. This course will introduce students to basic Western and Asian sheet forming and casting methods, while focusing primarily on the creation of sculptural forms. Students will also be introduced to coil basketry as well as exploring basic bookbinding, felt making and stitching techniques. A range of contemporary issues involving alternative media and new formats are explored through slide lectures and class discussions. Students will be encouraged to develop conceptual focus and individual direction. The students in this class will create a collaborative sculptural project. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: ARTS 2720. This course develops a woven vocabulary using multi-harness looms. Content is explored in the development of individual direction and relationship to the discussion of historical and contemporary textiles and other works of art. Students will be allowed to build on the concepts and techniques they developed in ARTS 2720 and ARTS 3730 by continuing to develop individual direction within the technical framework of the loom. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: ARTS 2900. This course is the study and practice of drawing with an emphasis on concept and further media exploration. The non-referential act of drawing and its emotional and psychological components will be addressed. This course is repeatable for credit. Additional studio fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.