ART
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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of Course Offerings Information
ART 521 Visual Resources and Media in Art Education (3) The development and application of visual resources and media unique to art education. Students organize, produce and narrate sound videos, 35mm sound slide sets, self-learning centers, and other selected technology-based instructional materials. Art resources, including community, commercial and governmental, are examined. Offered every other year.
ART 523 Art Curriculum Seminar/Workshop (3) An intensive survey of theories, problems and methods in developing curriculum in art education at the elementary and secondary school levels. Offered every other year.
ART 524 Administration and Supervision of Art Programs (3) An intensive survey of the problems involved in the administration of art programs in various types of school systems. A study is made of the role of the art teacher and department chairperson functions. Special consideration is given to the management of current issues in art education. Offered in summer of odd numbered years.
ART 533, 534, 633, 634, 635 Drawing (3-15) Advanced study emphasizing individually directed investigation leading toward personal manner or style in drawing. Prereq: 9 s.h. of drawing.*
ART 541, 542, 641, 642, 643 Design (3-15) An advanced studio course emphasizing independent in-depth study in design under close faculty supervision and guidance. Prereq: 9 s.h. of design.*
ART 543 Advanced Computer Art (3) This course will further explore and develop the capabilities for aesthetic expression native to computer art forms at the advanced level. Operational processes will include: system knowledge and preparation, artistic input, manipulation, display, and output of chosen images in response to given assignments.
ART 552, 554, 652, 654, 656 Painting (3-15) Courses for the advanced painter who wants to explore various experimental techniques in depth, and who wants to develop further an individual approach to painting and verbal skills relating to critical evaluation of work. Prereq: 9 s.h. of painting.*
ART 553, 555, 653, 655, 657 Water Color and Related Media (3-15) Advanced work and individual problems in adapting technical and studio competencies to expressive needs and ideas in watercolor and related media. Prereq: 9 s.h. of watercolor.*
ART 563, 564, 663, 664, 665 Printmaking (3-15) Problems and procedures in one or combined printmaking processes leading to a search and growth toward developing personal and original expression. Media and processes include: lithography, intaglio, relief and colle methods and serigraphy. Prereq: 9 s.h. of printmaking.*
ART 566, 567, 666, 667, 668 Fine Art Photography (3-15) Independent study in fine art photography and/or cinematography with major emphasis on the student’s own creative direction and philosophical reasoning as related to art and production in art. Prereq: 9 s.h. of photography.*
ART 582, 583, 682, 683, 684 Sculpture (3-15) Independent study in sculpture with major emphasis on the student’s own creative direction and philosophical reasoning as related to art and art production. Prereq: 9 s.h. of sculpture.*
ART 586, 587 Topics in Art Education (3-6) An in-depth investigation and development in one or more topics of current interest in art education not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods employed will vary according to the needs of the students. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
ART 588, 589, 688 Topics in Art History (3-9) The investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest in art history not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved.
ART 591, 592, 691, 692, 693 Fine Art Metals (3-15) Independent study in selected areas of jewelry/metalsmithing. Individual research in technical processes and aesthetics. Prereq: 9 s.h. of jewelry/metalsmithing.*
ART 596, 597, 695, 696, 697 Ceramics (3-15) Independent study in ceramics with major emphasis on the student’s own creative direction and philosophical reasoning as related to art. Prereq: 9 s.h. of ceramics.*
ART 678 Documented Study in Art Education (3-6) A less formal approach to research than the thesis, the documented study does not have to adhere to the prescribed thesis format. The nature of the research to be pursued will indicate whether it should be a documented study, supported with illustrations and photos, or the more formal written presentation of thesis requirements. For selection of content and format the student will work closely with an adviser.
ART 686, 687 Topics in Art Studio (3-6) An in-depth investigation and development in one or more topics of current interest in art studio not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods employed will vary according to the needs of the students.
ART 699 Thesis (3-6) A formal research study documented by a comprehensive paper adhering to MLA standards of research writing. The nature of the investigation may include curriculum, teaching and supervisory techniques, attitudes toward certain aspects of art education or a number of other educational aspects. The student will work closely with an adviser to determine the thesis format and content.
ART 799 Applied Supervision: Art Education (6) A field-based experience designed to develop the candidate’s leadership abilities, articulation of his/her philosophy of art education, and supervisory competencies. Specific activities may include curriculum and staff development, budgeting and the public relations function, among others. Prereq: ART 524 and EDSP 700, 701 and 703.
*A student may petition the Art Department for a waiver of
the 9 s.h. prerequisite.
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