§ART 151 GE: Basic Drawing (3:0:6)
This course is an introduction to many drawing approaches with a variety of media and subject matter.

§ART 152 GE: Letterforms (3:0:6)
This course involves studying the major letter styles of the English alphabet in chronological order — Roman, Bookhand, Italic, Gothic, and Contemporary styles. Exercises will include a series of problems that will be rendered in calligraphic lettering with pen and brush and media appropriate for developing various styles. Emphasis is on the composition, design elements, and expressive quality.

§ART 153 GE: Two-Dimensional Design (3:0:6)
This course is a study of basic design concepts fundamental in the visual arts.

§ART 154 GE: Three-Dimensional Design (3:0:6)
This is foundation course in the development of concepts in three-dimensional design. The course involves the use of various materials and organizational concepts to create form.

§ART 201 GE: History of Art I (3:3:0)
This course consists of detailed study of the history of art to the Renaissance. It is designed to express the relationship between the artists and common historical, geographical, and ideological contexts and to note influences of other cultures on our own. It is offered in the fall semester.

§ART 202 GE: History of Art II (3:3:0)
This course consists of detailed study of the history of art from the Renaissance to modern times. It is offered in the spring semester.

§ART 220 GE: Advertising Graphics (3:0:6)
This course is an introduction to graphic art design used in advertising. The tools, media, techniques, and production processes used in commercial art will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 151 or 153.

§ART 251 GE: Sculpture (3:0:6)
This course explores sculpture processes in wood, plaster, metal, and other materials. It is offered biennially or on the basis of student interest or need. Prerequisite: ART 151.

§ART 252 Crafts Design (3:0:6)
This course explores the design and creation of craft objects in leather, fiber, glass, and other materials.

§ART 253 GE: Ceramics I (3:0:6)
The course explores handforming methods in clay and basic glazing techniques. Prerequisite: ART 151 or 153.

§ART 254 GE: Painting I (3:0:6)
This is an introductory course in acrylic and oil painting with a focus on color and painting techniques, as well as the development of visual awareness. Prerequsite: ART 151.

§ART 256 GE: Watercolor Painting (3:0:6)
This is a study of watercolor painting with emphasis on color, composition, pictorial expression, techniques, and materials. Prerequisite: ART 151.

§ART 260 GE: Printmaking I (3:0:6)
This is a basic course in printmaking. Content: Relief, Intaglio, Lithography, and Serigraphy. Prerequisite: ART 151.

§ART 280 GE: Communication Graphics (3:0:6)
This course is concerned with communication techniques that involve services and products. It also involves techniques associated with the visual communication processes. Prerequisite: ART 151 or 153.

ART 290 Special Topics (Semester hours arranged)
These courses are designed to meet specific needs of groups of students or courses to be offered on a trial basis in order to determine the demand for introducing them as part of the university curriculum.

§ART 302 GE: American Art (3:3:0)
This course is a study of North American art from the colonial period to the present and will encompass painting, sculpture, and architecture. Offered biennially or on the basis of student interest or need. Prerequisite: ART 101 or 202.

ART 304 Art Gallery Management (3:3:0)
This course will explore the management of an art gallery from the perspectives of both the artist and of the gallery director. Prerequisites: Any two art courses at the 300 level or above.

§ART 305 GE: The Visual Arts Since 1945 (3:3:0)
This course is a descriptive investigation of the visual arts from the late 1940s to the present. The unique contributions of various artists are investigated, as well as major movements. Prerequisite: ART 101.

§ART 321 GE: Drawing II (3:0:6)
Emphasis is on the human figure, using various media and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 151.

§ART 354 GE: Ceramics II (3:0:6)
The basic focus of this course is wheel throwing, advanced hand building techniques, and glaze formulation. Prerequisite: ART 253.

§ART 355 GE: Ceramic Sculpture (3:0:6)
Various methods of ceramic sculpture are explored ranging from in-the-round to relief. Prerequisite: ART 253.

§ART 356 GE: Painting II (3:0:6)
Students are given the opportunity to work in greater depth in acrylics or oils to develop individual approaches, techniques, and forms of creative expression. Prerequisite: ART 254.

ART 401 Composition and Painting (3:0:6)
It is a course with emphasis on color, composition, and design in painting. Prerequisite: ART 254 and either 254 or 356.

ART 405 Illustration (3:0:6)
This course will build upon skills developed in lower level design, drawing and painting classes to enable the student to prepare illustrative materials for publication in the mass media. Prerequisites: ART 321 and 356.

ART 412 WS: Women Artists: From the Middle Ages to the Present (3:3:0)
This course is a historical survey of works by women artists in Europe and America from the Early Middle Ages to the present. Prerequisites: ART 101, 202.

ART 485 Independent Study (Semester hours arranged)
This course consists of directed research and study on an individual basis. Prerequisites: Any two courses in ART.

ART 486 Field Experience and Internships (Semester hours arranged)
Prerequisite: 18 credit hours in ART.

ART 496 Fine Arts Seminar (3:3:0)
A team-taught interdisciplinary capstone experience for senior Fine Arts majors. In conjunction with this seminar the student and faculty explore selected topics in the fine arts relative to the preparation of a thesis project in Art, Music, or Theatre through which the student will demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance and/or research skills. Prerequisites: ART 101 and one of 201, 202, or 205. Advanced standing of 90 credits and permission of instructor required. Also offered as MUS 496 and THTR 496.

§ Courses with the § symbol fulfill the requirement for Fine Arts.