Art
ART 100 3 Credits
Art Exploration
Exposure to design, printmaking,
weaving and sculpture. Individual studio projects, lectures and field trips
introduce areas for further study. (3 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
ART 101 3 Credits
Introduction to Ceramics
Making
and firing clay objects. Study of clay methods, forming decorations,
glazing and firing. For beginning students only. (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 104 1-3 Credits
Introduction to Drawing
Still life, portrait, interior and landscape compositions
using basic drawing materials. Emphasizes self-expression by developing spontaneous
artistic ideas into a more focused style. For the student with little or
no training in drawing to explore his or her drawing abilities. Offered As
Demand Warrants
ART 105 3 Credits
Beginning Drawing (h)
Basic
elements in drawing. Emphasis on a variety of techniques and media. Materials
fee: $50. (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 113 1-3 Credits
Introduction to Painting
Investigation
of basic materials, various media and techniques available for painting.
(1 + 2) Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 122 1-3 Credits
Introduction to Stained Glass (h)
Fundamental
skills to construct stained glass pieces. Basics of glass cutting, leading
and soldering. Each student completes a square foot window, a large group
project and a sun catcher. (2 + 4) Offered
As Demand Warrants
ART 125 1 Credit
Aleut Basketry Practicum (h)
|Introduction
to techniques of Aleut basketry, including design elements and Attu, Atka,
and Unalaska style lids and knobs. Historical and artistic overview of
the art form. Offered at Aleutian/Regional Center only. (0 + 3)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 127 3 Credits
Introduction to Weaving (h)
Fundamentals
of weaving taught through basic techniques and processes for four shaft
loom woven structures. Includes loom terminology and function, warping
and threading, basic pattern drafting and designing, color and texture.
Introduces tapestry techniques. (1 + 4) Offered
Fall, Spring
ART 161 3 Credits
Two-Dimensional Design (h)
Fundamentals
of pictorial form; principles of composition, organization and structure.
Materials fee: $50. (1 + 4) Offered
Fall, Spring
ART 162 3 Credits
Color and Design (h)
Fundamentals
of color principles and interactions. Emphasis on two dimensions. Materials
fee: $50. (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 163 3 Credits
Three-Dimensional Design (h)
Three-dimensional
design provides an introduction to fundamental concepts and organization
of three-dimensional forms, which include but are not limited to the applied
arts and industrial design. Various materials such as clay, glass, metal
and wood will be utilized. Materials fee: $75. (1 + 4) Offered
Fall, Spring
ART 200X 3 Credits
Aesthetic Appreciation:
Interrelation of Art, Drama and Music (h)
(Cross-listed
with MUS 200X and THR 200X)
Understanding and appreciation of art, drama and music
through an exploration of their relationship. Topics include the creative process,
structure, cultural application and diversity, the role of the artist in
society, and popular movements and trends. Also available via Independent
Learning. (Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered Fall, Spring
ART 201 3 Credits
Beginning Ceramics (h)
Foundation experience with clay. Overview of the medium of
ceramics and its possibilities. Materials fee: $125. (Prerequisites: ART
105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4)
Offered Fall, Spring
ART 205 3 Credits
Intermediate Drawing (h)
Exploration of pictorial composition and creative interpretation
of subjects. Materials fee: $50. (Prerequisite: ART 105.) (1 + 4)
Offered Fall, Spring
ART 207 3 Credits
Beginning Printmaking (h)
Concepts and techniques of printmaking. Subject areas taken
from relief, intaglio, serigraphy, lithography. Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisites:
ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4)
Offered Fall, Spring
ART 209 3 Credits
Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry (h)
Basic techniques of fine metalsmithing and jewelry. Materials
fee: $125. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission
of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 211 3 Credits
Beginning Sculpture (h)
Basic sculpture techniques and principles. Materials fee:
$125. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of
instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 213 3 Credits
Beginning Painting (Acrylic or Oil) (h)
Basic materials and techniques in either medium. Pictorial
principles and organization of paintings. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART
161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered
Fall, Spring
ART 223 3 Credits
Watercolor Painting (h)
Painting in various transparent and opaque media (watercolor,
tempera, polymer, casein). Emphasis on techniques and subjects. (Prerequisites:
ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 227 3 Credits
Woven Fabric Design (h)
Continuation of ART 127. Exploration of color and texture
in loom structures. Includes basic fiber technology and color theory. Topics
vary each semester and include blocks, units, laces, twills and R.A.G.S.
recycle. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. (Prerequisites:
ART 127.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 247 3 Credits
Introduction to Theatrical
Design (h)
(Cross-listed with THR 247)
Introduction to all the design elements used in the
theatre. Analysis of line, texture, color and how they relate to designing
for the theatre including costumes, scenery and lighting. (3 + 0)
Offered Fall
ART 261 3 Credits
ART 262 3 Credits
History of World Art (h)
Origins of art and its development from the beginning through
contemporary painting, sculpture and architecture. ART 261-262 may be taken
in reverse order; however, course content is presented in a chronological
sequence beginning with fall semester. (Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.)
(3 + 0) Offered Spring
ART 268 3 Credits
Beginning Native Art Studio
(h)
(Cross-listed with ANS 268)
Understanding and applying the traditional designs and
technologies of Native art. Materials fee: $50. (Prerequisite: ART 105 or permission
of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 301 3 Credits
Intermediate Ceramics (h)
Continuation of beginning ceramics. Emphasis on developing
proficiency in ceramic studio practices and processes. Materials fee: $125.
(Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered
Fall, Spring
ART 305 3 Credits
Advanced Drawing (h)
Development and refinement of individual problems in drawing.
Can be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee:
$50. (Prerequisite: ART 205 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4)
Offered Spring
ART 307 3 Credits
Intermediate Printmaking (h)
Continuation of ART 207 with emphasis on refinement of technique
and color printing. Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisite: ART 207 or permission
of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 309 3 Credits
Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry (h)
Further investigation of material processes and techniques;
some emphasis on design. Materials fee: $125. (Prerequisite: ART 209 or permission
of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 311 3 Credits
Intermediate Sculpture (h)
Exploration in materials and concepts of sculpture. Emphasis
on personal creativity and skill development. Materials fee: $125. (Prerequisite:
ART 211 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 313O 3 Credits
Intermediate Painting (h)
Continued development of expressive skills in painting in
any media. Emphasis on pictorial and conceptual problems. (Prerequisites:
ART 213; and COMM 131X or 141X.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 324 3 Credits
Watercolor Painting and Composition (h)
Development of individual approach to watercolor media. Can
be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART
223. Next offered: 2008-09.) (1 + 4) Offered Every Third Spring
ART 347O 3 Credits
Lighting Design (h)
(Cross-listed
with JRN 347O and THR 347O)
Principles and techniques of theatrical lighting design.
The student will conduct practical experiments and design projects applying
the experience gained from the experiments. Student will spend approximately
$40 for materials for this class. Also available via Independent Learning.
(Prerequisite: COMM 131X or 141X; THR 343 or permission of instructor. May
be taken concurrently with THR 343. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Fall
ART 360 3 Credits
Indigenous Art and Culture
(h)
(Cross-listed with ANTH 360)
Overview of the aesthetic expressions of the cultures
of Africa, Oceania and Native North America. Cultural and social factors will
be studied through the visual art from these areas. (3 + 0) Offered
As Demand Warrants
ART 363W 3 Credits
History of Modern Art (h)
Development of modern art forms and theories in the visual
arts from the late 19th century to the present. Concentration on the artistic
pluralism of 20th century art forms: Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Expressionism,
Constructivism, Nonobjective Art, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Realism
and many other "isms." (Prerequisites: ART 262, ENGL 111X, ENGL 211X
or ENGL 213X or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Spring
ART 364W 3 Credits
Italian Renaissance Art (h)
Development of the Renaissance from early Florentine to the
High Renaissance of Venice. Study of art by Massacio, Michelangelo, DaVinci,
Titian, etc. (Prerequisites: ART 261, ENGL 111X, ENGL 211 or ENGL 213X or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Spring
ART 365 3 Credits
Native Art of Alaska (h)
(Cross-listed
with ANS 365 and ANTH 365)
Art forms of the Eskimo, Indian and Aleut from prehistory
to the present. Changes in forms through the centuries. (Prerequisite: Advanced
standing or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
ART 366 3 Credits
Northwest Coast Indian
Art (h)
(Cross-listed with ANS 366 and ANTH 366)
Arts of the Northwest Coast Indians and the place of
art in their culture. (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 367 3 Credits
Eskimo Art (h)
(Cross-listed
with ANS 367 and ANTH 367)
Eskimo art from Alaska, Canada and Siberia beginning
with the earliest known pieces to the beginning of the 20th century. (Next
offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
ART 368 3 Credits
Intermediate Native Art
Studio (h)
(Cross-listed with ANS 368)
Understanding and applying advanced traditional designs
and technologies of Native art. Materials fee: $50. (Prerequisite: ART 268
or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 371O 3 Credits
Digital Photography and
Pixel Painting
(Cross-listed with JRN 371O)
An introduction to the world of digital imaging with
applications in fine and commercial art. It is expected that students will
become competent at creating real-looking images of impossible subjects as
well as detecting their creation by others. The varied ethical issues engendered
by this expertise will be addressed in depth. Students will be required to
gain proficiency in visual design for electronic and print publication. Materials
fee: $75. (Prerequisites: COMM 131X or 141X; Macintosh OS or Windows OS experience
with graphic applications; and one college level studio art course.) (1 + 4)
Offered Fall, Spring
ART 401 3 Credits
Advanced Ceramics (h)
Emphasis on developing an aesthetically perceptive and technically
proficient ceramic artist. Individual and group projects include kiln firings.
May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee:
$125. (Prerequisite: ART 301 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4)
Offered Fall, Spring
ART 402 3 Credits
Anthropology
of Art (s)
(Stacked
with ANTH 602 and cross-listed with ANTH 402)
Anthropological study of art in cross-cultural
perspective. Social context of art production and use, cross-cultural
variations in definition of an artist's role. (Prerequisites: Senior
standing or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
ART 407O 3 Credits
Advanced Printmaking (h)
Individual development of technical and creative processes.
May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee:
$75. (Prerequisites: ART 213; and COMM 131X or 141X.) (1 + 4) Offered
Fall, Spring
ART 409 3 Credits
Advanced Metalsmithing and Jewelry (h)
Materials and processes; introduction to holloware skills
and forging. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Materials
fee: $125. (Prerequisite: ART 309 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4)
Offered Fall, Spring
ART 411 3 Credits
Advanced Sculpture (h)
Principles, practices and concepts of sculpture. May be repeated
for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee: $125. (Prerequisite:
ART 311 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 413O 3 Credits
Advanced Painting (h)
Individual experimentation and technical/conceptual development
in painting. Can be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites:
ART 313; and COMM 131X or 141X.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 417 3 Credits
Lithography (h)
An exploration of stone and metal plate lithography. Materials
fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite:
ART 105, 207, or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2008-09.)
(1 + 4) Offered Every Third Spring
ART 419 3 Credits
Life Drawing (h)
Drawing from life; study of artistic anatomy. May be repeated
for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisite:
ART 305 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 424O 3 Credits
Field Artists of the North
(h)
(Stacked with ART 624 and NORS 624)
Study of field artists and their work, from the explorer
artists of yesteryear to today's field artists using a variety of traditional
and contemporary media in their creations. Students will conceive and conduct
their own study projects, producing a body of work that will demonstrate
the principles and practice of a field artist. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and
a studio art course (ART 161, 162, 163, 205, 211, 213) or JRN 203; and COMM
131X or 141X.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 427 3 Credits
Relief (h)
Woodcut and monotype with emphasis on color. Materials fee:
$75. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites:
ART 105, 207 and 213; or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2008-09.)
(1 + 4) Offered Every Third Fall
ART 437 3 Credits
Intaglio (h)
Intaglio printmaking with emphasis on experimentation and
color photo intaglio printing. Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit
with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites: ART 105, 162, 207, or permission
of instructor. Next offered: 2008-09.) (1 + 4) Offered Every
Third Fall
ART 441 3 Credits
Lost Wax Casting (h)
Design and execution of jewelry and other small metal objects
by lost wax casting. Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with
permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 409 or permission of instructor.
Next offered: 2008-09.) (1 + 4) Offered Every Third Spring
ART 442 3 Credits
Nonferrous Forging (h)
Design and execution of hammer forged nonferrous metal objects.
Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
(Prerequisite: ART 409 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2008-09.)
(1 + 4) Offered Every Third Spring
ART 443 3 Credits
Holloware (h)
Design and construction of holloware by raising, sinking
and fabrication. Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with permission
of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 409 or permission of instructor. Next offered:
2008-09.) (1 + 4) Offered Every Third Spring
ART 447 3 Credits
Silkscreen (h)
Silkscreen printing with photo process. Materials fee: $75.
May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites:
ART 105, 162, 207, or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered
As Demand Warrants
ART 450 3 Credits
Raku Pottery (h)
Raku clay bodies, glazes and decorations. Kiln building.
Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
(Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered
As Demand Warrants
ART 451 3 Credits
Earthenware (h)
Earthenware clay bodies, glazes, decorations and firing techniques.
Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
(Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered
As Demand Warrants
ART 452 3 Credits
Porcelain (h)
Porcelain clay bodies, glazes, decorations and firing techniques.
Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
(Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered
As Demand Warrants
ART 453 3 Credits
Kiln Design and Construction (h)
Kiln design and construction including building and firing
a kiln. Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with permission of
instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 454 3 Credits
Vapor Glazing (h)
Clays, glazes, decorative techniques and kilns used in
"salt glazing" (i.e. vapor glazing). Materials fee: $75. May be repeated
for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 201 and permission
of instructor. Next offered: 2008-09.) (1 + 4) Offered Every
Third Fall
ART 457O 3 Credits
Papermaking (h)
Production of paper from rags and linters for use as an end
in itself as well as a support for art. Two- and three-dimensional projects
are required. Experimentation is encouraged. Materials fee: $75. May be repeated
for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites: ART 105, 207, 163
or 211; COMM 131X or 141X; or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART
458O 3-15 Credits
Elementary Internship
(Cross-listed
with ED 452O)
Supervised teaching in elementary schools approved by
the School of Education. Students should expect to be involved in the school
setting for some or all of the school day (depending on the number of credits
taken) for the entire university semester. The School of Education may limit
enrollment, determine assignments and cancel the registration of students
doing unsatisfactory work. Candidates serving internships are charged $150
fee per semester. (Prerequisites: COMM 131X or 141X; and successful completion
of methods practicum and methods course work with a C or better. Post-baccalaureate
students must be admitted to the Art K-12 licensure program. Passing Praxis
scores.) (1 + 0 + 42) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 459O 3-15 Credits
Secondary Internship
(Cross-listed
with ED 453O)
Supervised teaching in secondary schools approved by
the School of Education. Students should expect to be involved in the school
setting for some or all of the school day (depending upon number of credits
taken) for the entire university semester. The School of Education may limit
enrollment, determine assignments and cancel the registration of students
doing unsatisfactory work. Candidates serving internships are charged a $150
fee per semester. (Prerequisites: COMM 131X or 141X; and successful completion
of methods practicum and methods course work with a C or better. Post-baccalaurete
students must be admitted to K-12 Art Licensure program. Passing Praxis I
scores.) (1 + 0 + 42) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 463 3 Credits
Seminar in Art History
(h)
(Stacked with ART 663)
A forum for discussion of a particular historical period
or art historical idea. Topics vary each semester and will not be repeated
during a two-year period. Topics include art since 1945, women in 20th century
art, the American landscape tradition, etc. (Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
ART 467 3 Credits
Photoprocess Printmaking (h)
Production of etchings, lithographs and silkscreen prints
using photo mechanical processes. Elements of electrophotography and desktop
publishing explored. Materials fee: $75. May be repeated for credit with
permission of instructor. (Prerequisites: ART 105, 262, 207 or permission
of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Every Third Spring
ART 468 3 Credits
Advanced Native Art Studio
(h)
(Cross-listed with ANS 468)
Advanced traditional designs and technologies of Native
art. Use of contemporary materials to interpret traditional forms. May be repeated
for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee: $50. (Prerequisite:
ART 368 or permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 469W 3 Credits
Architecture: Art, Design,
Technology
and Social Impact (h)
(Cross-listed with HUM 469W)
Concepts of environmental, urban and industrial design.
Relationship of human and natural environment is stressed in this history of
architecture with special attention given to contemporary conditions in urban
areas and effects of industrialization and mechanization on human living and
working spaces, artistic design and aesthetics. (Prerequisites: ART 261 and
262 or HUM 201; ENGL 111X, ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X; or permission of instructor.
Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
ART 471O 3 Credits
Advanced Digital Design
(h)
(Cross-listed with JRN 471O)
Project-oriented class in graphic design with applications
from journalism to fine and commercial art. Students will be expected to
have a background in programs likely to include web design, digital photography
and graphic design. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisites: COMM 131X or 141X; JRN 250, JRN 350 or
ART/JRN 371; and one college level studio art course.) (1 + 4)
Offered Spring
ART 472O 3 Credits
Visualization and Animation
(h)
(Cross-listed with JRN 472O)
An introduction to visualization and animation with
applications in fine and commercial art and science. Students will produce
a series of three dimensional animation projects which will introduce them
to the tools and concepts used by animation and visualization professionals.
Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisites: ART 371 or equivalent; COMM 131X or 141X;
and Unix experience. May be repeated for credit.) (1 + 4) Offered
Fall
ART 473 3 Credits
Interactive Media Development for the Internet (h)
Development of interactive media for the Internet using Macromedia
Flash, Java scripting and basic CGI scripting. Implementation of Flash driven
sites, development of basic action scripts and forms, web animation and portfolio
development. Advanced two-dimensional computer design. (Prerequisites: ART/JRN
371, ART/JRN 471O or permission of instructor. Recommended: Two-dimensional
Design, Color and Design.) May be repeated twice for a total of 9 credit
hours.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 474W 3 Credits
History of the Role of
the Artist (h)
(Stacked with ART 673)
Survey of theory and practices of professional training
and education of the artist in relationship to political, social and philosophical
conditions. (Prerequisites: ENGL 111X, ENGL 211X or 213X or permission of
instructor. Recommended: ART 261; ART 262. Next offered: 2007-08.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
ART 475 3 Credits
Digital Video Compositing (h)
Digital compositing techniques for creating moving imagery.
The course covers video manipulation, layering images, synthesizing realistic
video imagery, integration of live action and computer generated animation.
This course may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites:
ART/JRN 472 or equivalent.) (1 + 4) Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 477 3 Credits
Monotypes and Monoprints (h)
Exploration and practice of creating singular, unique prints,
which are not expected to be editioned. Contemporary and traditional techniques
practiced with an emphasis on drawing, color and design in the finished print
compositions. Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisite: ART 105. Recommended: ART
161 or 162; and ART 207.) (1 + 4) Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 484 3 Credits
Multimedia Theory and Practice
(h)
(Stacked with ART 684 and JRN 684 and cross-listed
with JRN 484)
Study of techniques needed to produce multimedia with
a special project for a university or community agency as the required final.
For the purpose of this course multimedia is defined as computer based, user-driven
products with audio, visual and text components and also video or film where
appropriate. Primary program is Flash. Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisites:
Understanding of computer graphics (programs like Illustrator, Freehand,
etc.) plus some mastery of a specialty like writing, art or television production.)
(3 + 3) Offered Spring
ART 490 3 Credits
Current Problems
(Stacked
with ART 690)
A seminar that provides a forum for discussion of those
esthetic and professional problems confronted by artists. Topics are agreed
upon by instructor and students, and students research and lead discussion
on these topics. Topics may include: approaches to figuration of contemporary
painting and sculpture, health hazards for the professional artist, portfolio
development and access to galleries, making art far from major cultural centers,
etc. (Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Next offered: 20006-07)) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Fall
ART 499 1-3 Credits
Thesis Project
Directed work toward individual exhibition; completed outside
regularly scheduled classes. Required for B.F.A. candidates. (Prerequisites:
Senior standing.) Offered Fall, Spring
ART 601 1-6 Credits
Ceramics
Exploration of selected topics in ceramics with lectures,
demonstrations, independent research and production of ceramics at a level
commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory
fee: $125. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 605 1-6 Credits
Drawing
Exploration of topic in general drawing with lectures, demonstrations,
independent research and production of drawing at a level commensurate with
graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. (Prerequisites: ART 305 or
equivalent; and graduate standing.) Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 607 1-6 Credits
Printmaking
Exploration of selected topics in printmaking with lectures,
demonstrations, independent research and production of printmaking at a level
commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory
fee: $75. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 609 1-6 Credits
Metalsmithing
Exploration of selected topics in metalcraft with lectures,
demonstrations, independent research and production of metalcraft at a level
commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory
fee: $125. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 611 1-6 Credits
Sculpture
Exploration of selected topics in sculpture with lectures,
demonstrations, independent research and production of sculpture at a level
commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Materials
fee: $125. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 613 1-6 Credits
Painting
Exploration of selected topics in painting with lectures,
demonstrations, independent research and production of painting at a level
commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. (Prerequisites:
Graduate standing or permission of instructor.) Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 619 1-6 Credits
Life Drawing
Exploration of selected topics in drawing with lectures,
demonstrations, independent research and production of drawing at a level
commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. (Prerequisites:
Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 624 3 Credits
Field Artists of the North
(Stacked
with ART 424O and cross-listed with NORS 624)
Study of field artists and their work, from the explorer
artists of yesteryear to today's field artists using a variety of traditional
and contemporary media in their creations. Students will conceive and conduct
their own study projects, producing a body of work that will demonstrate
the principles and practice of a field artist. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and
a studio art course (ART 161, 162, 163, 205, 211, 213) or JRN 203.) (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 625 3 Credits
Visual Images of the North
(Cross-listed
with NORS 625)
Examination of the two-dimensional imagery of the people
and landscapes of the polar regions, centering on such issues as depiction
of arctic peoples and customs by Europeans, documentary vs. artistic goals,
translations from original sketches to published images, relationship of
polar imagery to prevailing historical styles, and the influence of changing
world views on modes of polar representation between the 16th and 20th centuries.
(Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
ART 648 1-6 Credits
Native Arts
Advanced traditional designs and technologies of Native art.
Use of contemporary materials to interpret traditional forms. May be repeated
for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee: $50. (Prerequisite:
ART 468 with graduate standing, or permission of instructor.) Offered
Fall, Spring
ART 661 1 Credit
Mentored Teaching in Art
Mentored teaching provides consistent contact of course-related
issues between TAs and mentoring faculty. Graduates are required to be enrolled
in a mentored teaching section while teaching. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing
or permission of instructor.) May be repeated for credit. (1 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ART 663 3 Credits
Seminar in Art History
(Stacked
with ART 463)
A forum for discussion of a particular historical period
or art historical idea. Topics vary each semester and will not be repeated
during a two-year period. Topics include art since 1945, women in 20th century
art, the American landscape tradition, etc. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing
or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Fall
ART 672 1-6 Credits
Advanced Computer Visualization in Art
Computer visualization in art with production and reproduction
of projects chosen from a wide range of topics. Includes lectures, demonstrations
and laboratory experience. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee: $75.
(Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.) Offered As
Demand Warrants
ART 673 3 Credits
History of the Role of
the Artist
(Stacked with ART 474)
Survey of theory and practices of professional training
and education of the artist in relationship to political, social and philosophical
conditions. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
ART 684 3 Credits
Multimedia Theory and Practice
Study of techniques needed to produce multimedia with a special
project for a university or community agency as the required final. For the
purpose of this course multimedia is defined as computer based, user-driven
products with audio, visual and text components and also video or film where
appropriate. Primary program is Flash. Materials fee: $75. (Prerequisites:
Understanding of computer graphics (programs like Illustrator, Freehand,
etc.) plus some mastery of a specialty like writing, art or television production.)
(3 + 3) Offered Spring
ART 690 3 Credits
Current Problems
(Stacked
with ART 490)
A seminar that provides a forum for discussion of those
esthetic and professional problems confronted by artists. Topics are agreed
upon by instructor and students, and students research and lead discussion
on these topics. Topics may include: approaches to figuration of contemporary
painting and sculpture, health hazards for the professional artist, portfolio
development and access to galleries, making art far from major cultural centers,
etc. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Next offered:
2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall