131 BASIC DESIGN - 3 hours
Introductory experiments and practice in various media with emphasis on understanding the principles of composition, color theory, and mechanical perspective.

201 ART AND LIFE - 3 hours
Introduction to modern art in its broadest sense. Progression from those facets of art with which the student is already acquainted (industrial design, architecture, and advertising) to crafts, and finally to the fine arts.

205 ELEMENTARY ART EDUCATION TECHNIQUES - 2 hours
A course to develop skills in handling various media for use in the elementary and junior high/middle schools. It combines a study of the art curriculum at these levels with a study of the general elementary curriculum and how the two are interrelated.

210 PAINTING I - 3 hours
Introductory course in painting and drawing in various media. Prerequisite: ART 131 or consent of instructor.

213 FIGURE DRAWING - 3 hours
Figure and portrait drawing from live models. Prerequisite: ART 131 or consent of instructor.

216 ELEMENTARY ARTS AND CRAFTS - 3 hours
A companion course to ART 205 with emphasis placed on the construction and application of various craft media to the elementary and junior high/middle schools. There is further study of the art curriculum and its relationship to the total curriculum of the elementary and junior high/middle schools.

221 CAMERA TECHNIQUES - 3 hours
A non-laboratory course in the use of the camera as an artistic medium, in journalism, as an aid to teaching, and for pleasure. The course, which will help the beginning as well as the advanced amateur, deals with composition, lighting (natural and artificial), preparation of slides from books for use in class, macrophotography, slide-copying, and color correction.

223 ENAMELING - 3 hours
The study of fusing ground glass on metal, generally copper or silver, using a special enameling kiln. The traditional techniques of wet inlay, sgraffito, basse-taille, and cloisonné will be explored as well as some contemporary design concepts using enamel. Generally offered in January. Lab fee.

225 FABRIC DECORATION - 3 hours
A study of surface design on fabrics, using dyes and inks. The student will explore discharge, tie dye, batik, and silk screen methods of application of design principles to the fabric surface. Various finishing techniques will also be explored. Generally offered in January. Lab fee.

241 CERAMICS - 3 hours
Practice in wheel throwing, slab construction, glaze formulation, and various decorative techniques. Lab fee.

271 THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONSTRUCTION - 3 hours
Problems in three-dimensional design, using paper, metal, wood, plaster, and clay. Prerequisite: ART 131. Spring, alternate years.

302 FIGURE PAINTING - 3 hours
Figure and portrait painting from live models. Prerequisite: ART 210.

303 SCULPTURE - 3 hours
A basic course in sculpture in various media. Prerequisites: ART 131, 271, or permission of the instructor.

313 FIGURE DRAWING II - 3 hours
Figure and portrait drawing from live models. A companion course to ART 213. Prerequisite: ART 213.

310 PAINTING II - 3 hours
Advanced studies in pictorial composition in various media, emphasizing experimentation and individual development. Prerequisites: ART 131, 210. Spring, alternate years.

315 CRAFTS - 3 hours
Designing for and working with various craft media including paper, wood, metal, metal enamel, clay and other ceramic materials, plastic, and weaving materials. Technical skill to be developed in two- and four-harness weaving, in the use of the potter’s wheel, and in the compounding of ceramic glazes. Prerequisite: ART 131.

321 GRAPHIC DESIGN - 3 hours
Practical experience in designing layouts for various advertising media, including computers. Prerequisite: ART 131.

336 OUTDOOR SKETCHING AND PAINTING - 3 hours
Drawing and painting of outdoor subjects with major emphasis on watercolor technique. Prerequisites: ART 131, 210. Spring, odd years.

366 HISTORIC DESIGN - 3 hours
Analysis of the designs of various periods of historical and cultural interest, with problems in composition and construction based on the fundamental elements of the art of each division, with emphasis on non-Western art. Spring, alternate years.

431 HISTORY OF ART I (W) - 4 hours
An introductory study of the historic and aesthetic developments in architecture, sculpture, and painting, from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. Prerequisite: ENG 110. Fall, alternate years.

432 HISTORY OF ART II (W) - 4 hours
A continuation of ART 431, from the Renaissance to the present day. Prerequisite: ENG 110. Spring, alternate years.

475 INTERNSHIP - 3 hours
Students will work with professionals in institutions related to their goals. They might act as research assistants, helpers in photo labs, catalogers, text-panel writers, or packers-unpackers for art exhibits. This experience links classroom instruction to actual career responsibilities. The student is supervised by a professional employed by the specific agency. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair.

380 or 480 SPECIAL PROBLEMS - 1-4 hours
A student who has demonstrated ability to work independently may propose a course and pursue it with a qualified and willing professor. The department chair and the vice president and dean for academic affairs also must approve. A set of guidelines is available at the Office of the Registrar.

385 or 485 SEMINAR - 1-4 hours
An in-depth consideration of a significant scholarly problem or issue. Students pursue a supervised, independent inquiry on an aspect of the topic and exchange results through reports and discussions.