ART 1300C Drawing I - Fundamentals . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Students will study several media and how to use them. Instruction in
drawing still life, landscapes and other objects/subjects provided.
Students develop perception of proportions along with black/white media
compositional concepts. Invites all students. Material and supply fee
will be assessed.
ART 1301C Drawing II - Fundamentals . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Continuation and further development of the studies in ART 1300C.
Prerequisite: ART 1300C or its equivalent.
ART 2003C Visual Arts Experience . . . . . . 3(1,3,0)
An investigation of the creative process and its application in
hands-on, multimedia explorations. Invites all students. No
prerequisites or corequisites. (General Studies Course: HUM/FA) Material
and supply fee will be assessed.
ART 2130C Textiles & Weaving . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Introduction to basic textile and weaving techniques. Covers tie dye,
batik, cardweaving, two harness loom weaving techniques, four harness
loom weaving techniques and basic basketry forms and techniques. Invites
all students.
ART 2150C Jewelry & Metalsmithing I . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
A study of basic jewelry and metalsmithing techniques. Material and
supply fee will be assessed.
ART 2201C Two-Dimensional Design . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
Introduction to the concepts by which shape, value and color control
space; ideas fundamental to the visual arts. Invites all students.
Material and supply fee will be assessed.
ART 2203C Three-Dimensional Design - Sculptural Form . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Basic three-dimensional form design. Introduction to the concepts by
which shape, texture value, color, various materials and surfaces are
used to evolve 3D form in art. First of a series of sequential sculpture
courses. Art core course. Invites all students. Material and supply fee
will be assessed.
ART 2230C Ideas and Concepts . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
A personal and group exploration of the creative process and how to
expand our creative potential. For art majors, to be taken at the
beginning of their junior year. Prerequisite: ARH 2051, ARH 2401, ARH
2410, ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C, ART 2203C and ART 2510C.
ART 2253C Illustration . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Experience with various illustration media, approaches and contexts
as applicable to the discipline of graphic design.
ART 2400C General Printmaking . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Introduction to various printmaking techniques possibly including
blockprinting, calligraphy, monotype, etching and engraving. Content
varies according to instructor. Prerequisite for all other printmaking
courses. Invites all students.
ART 2470C Intaglio II . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Continuation of the study of specific metal plate techniques
employing color inks in the printing process. Permission of instructor
required.
ART 2510C Painting I - Fundamentals . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
Students will study paint, color, the tools to use and how to use
them. The student is instructed to paint using still lifes, landscapes,
possibly figures, and other objects/subjects. Some materials supplied.
Primarily an introductory painting course for art majors. Prerequisite:
ART 1300C and ART 2201C or equivalents.
ART 2600C Computer Imaging I . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
Using the computer and its applications as a creative tool in the
process of making art. Designed as a "fine arts" class, as
opposed to a course stressing computer graphics. Explores the creative
uses involved in and issues surrounding computer generated imagery.
Exposes students to a variety of computer imagery and ideas providing a
contemporary view of the digital image in art today. Material and supply
fee will be assessed.
ART 2701C Intermediate Sculptural Form . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
In-depth exposure to appropriate fabrication methods in three-
dimensional materials including wood, metal, and stone. Beginning
hands-on investigation of formal issues in conjunction with contemporary
art concepts. Required (or equivalent) for all students who plan to
continue with sculpture. Material and supply fee will be assessed.
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C, ART 2203C.
ART 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting
related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students
and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of
services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw
correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and
reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the
student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 6-8 hours per week must be done
at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor
is required.
ART 3110C Ceramics . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Variety of handforming processes including throwing on the potters
wheel. Deals with basic glazing and firing techniques. Invites all
students. Material and supply fee will be assessed.
ART 3111C Ceramics: Handbuilding . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Handbuilding techniques. Deals with clay in terms of functional as
well as free-form design. Covers a broad range of technical information.
Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: ART 3110C or
equivalent.
ART 3113C Ceramics: Wheelthrowing . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
Intermediate course in throwing techniques. Deals with clay in terms
of functional as well as sculptural considerations. Covers a broad range
of technical information. Material and supply fee will be assessed.
Prerequisite: ART 3110C or equivalent.
ART 3151C Jewelry & Metalsmithing II . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Advanced jewelry making techniques building on those learned in
Jewelry & Metalsmithing I. Processes covered will include forging,
casting and laminations of metal. Material and supply fee will be
assessed. Prerequisite: ART 2150C or its equivalent.
ART 3193C Crafts and Beyond . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Exploration in the technical aspects of craft media with emphasis on
ceramics, fiber, and metalwork processes. Required of Studio Art majors
working toward Teacher Certification.
ART 3312C Drawing III-Intermediate . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Required of all art majors. Reviews fundamentals. Develops
individuality through observational and conceptual experiences/projects.
Introduces some color media. Permission of instructor is required.
Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART
1301C, and ART 2201C or their equivalents.
ART 3500C Painting for Non-Majors . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
Students will study paint, color, the tools to use and how to use
them. The student is instructed to paint using still lifes, landscapes,
possibly figures and other objects/subjects. Some materials supplied.
Primarily an introductory painting for majors outside of art. Invites
all students.
ART 3530C Painting II - Intermediate . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
Includes fundamentals review. Develops individuality. Uses
observational and conceptual experiences/project. Stresses
understanding/perceiving color, using media and techniques appropriate
to the student's personal development. Primarily for art majors.
Prerequisite: ART 1301C and ART 2510C or equivalents.
ART 3531C Painting III - Advanced . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Individual development in media, technique and concept will be
stressed. Possibilities of painting other than easel painting will be
presented. Investigation and experimentation responding to situations
and projects is required. Permission of instructor is required.
Prerequisite: ART 3530C or equivalents.
ART 3604C Computer Imaging II: Image Manipulation . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
An intermediate computer imaging course designed to develop an
understanding of the industry standard image manipulation software,
Photoshop. Includes hands on computer/software sessions, culminating in
the production of digital imaging artworks which incorporate technical,
creative, ethical and aesthetic concerns in the visual arts. Permission
of instructor is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed.
Prerequisite: ART 2600C or equivalent.
ART 3930 Special Topics in Painting and Drawing . . . . . . 1-9(VARIABLE)
Unique topics concerning painting and drawing. Students should have
background of fundamentals in painting and/or drawing. Assignments will
vary.
ART 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting
related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students
and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of
services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw
correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and
reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the
student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 6-8 hours per week must be done
at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor
is required.
ART 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 1-2(VARIABLE)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical
experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation;
confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional
development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support;
improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative
Education) Permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.
Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.
ART 4113C Ceramics: Personal Directions . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Design and the development of individual expression in clay. Student
has choice of forming techniques. Covers advanced firing and glazing
techniques. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: ART
3111C or the equivalent.
ART 4155C Enameling & Metal Processes . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Exploration into variations of the enameling medium using a variety
of techniques including cloisonne, limoges, basse-taille and champleve.
Emphasis will be placed on the use of color theory and two-dimensional
design and their relationship to the three-dimensional object. Material
and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: ART 3151C or equivalent.
ART 4158C Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Personal Directions . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Advanced jewelry making and metalsmithing techniques building on
those learned in ART 2150C and ART 3151C with emphasis on personal
directions. Prerequisite: ART 3151C or ART 4155C or the equivalent.
ART 4320C Drawing IV - Advanced . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
While there is a continuation of the development of many of the
concepts of drawing from ART 3312C, this course is dedicated to the
study of life drawing concepts. The human figure will be the primary
subject matter. Extensive experimentation and exploration of drawing
media use in relation to the figure will be stressed. Permission of
instructor is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed.
Prerequisite: ART 3312C or equivalents.
ART 4332C Drawing V - Advanced . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Use of classroom/studio situation to direct the student towards
independent study. Student will be required to participate in the
structuring of projects and experiences that demand individual
investigation and development. Permission of instructor is required.
Material and supply fee assessed. Prerequisite: ART 4320C or
equivalents.
ART 4532C Painting IV - Advanced . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Use of the classroom/studio to direct the student in independent
study. Students will be required to initiate the structuring of projects
and experiences and to pursue them with individual development and
investigation. Permission of instructor is required. Prerequisite: ART
3531C or equivalents.
ART 4680C Digital Multimedia I . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
An intensive, advanced computer imaging course. Combines all previous
applications, computer skills and creative/aesthetic development.
Students incorporate image manipulation, sound, Lingo programming and 2D
animation, utilizing Macromedia-Director. Labor intensive, as the
application has a high learning curve. Permission of instructor is
required. Prerequisite ART 3604C.
ART 4682C Digital Multimedia II . . . . . . 3(2,4,0)
Continuation of Digital Multimedia I and is an intensive, advanced
computer imaging course. Allows students time to put to the Director
techniques into practice, while combining all previous applications,
computer skills and creative/aesthetic development. Students incorporate
image manipulation, sound, Lingo programming language and 2D animation,
utilizing Macromedia-Director, Sound Edit 16, Adobe After Effects and
Premiere. Is labor intensive, designed for highly motivated, self-
disciplined students. Permission of instructor is required.
Prerequisite: ART 4680C.
ART 4703C Sculpture III . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Third course. A continuation of three-dimensional problems with an
emphasis on specific materials and techniques, some on a larger than
life scale. Permission of instructor is required. Prerequisite: ART
4706C or equivalent.
ART 4706C Advanced Sculptural Form . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Investigation of individual visual direction through refined
technical and content-based research. Continuing exposure to
contemporary visual issues and research into postmodernism. Research in
processes and appropriate fabrication of molds, plaster and plastics.
Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: ART 2701C or its
equivalent.
ART 4740C Sculpture IV . . . . . . 3(1,5,0)
Fourth course. An advanced level study in sculpture in a specific
process with its related materials stressing craftsmanship and strong
visual concepts. Permission of instructor is required. Prerequisite: ART
4703C or equivalent.
ART 4800 Personal Directions . . . . . . 1(1,0,0)
A critical thinking and discussion course for advanced studio (BFA)
majors. Students review their collective work in progress and discuss it
in relation to themselves, the process, art history, and contemporary
issues. Offered concurrently with ART 5810; graduate students will be
assigned additional work. A directed study or 4000 level studio art
course is required.
ART 4890C Senior Seminar . . . . . . 1(1,1,0)
Specifically for BFA majors. Poses a related variety of issues to the
artist; the current art scene, trends and career matters that deal with
advanced study and employment. Permission of instructor required. Should
be taken within the senior year. Prerequisite: ART 4800.
ART 4947 Museum or Gallery Practicum . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Practical experience in organizing museum and gallery exhibitions.
Includes promotion, finance, grantsmanship, space design and other
related issues. Practicums may be arranged with the Pensacola Museum of
Art, the University Gallery or other recognized institutions. Permission
of instructor is required.
ART 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 0(VARIABLE)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical
experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation;
confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional
development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support;
improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative
Education) Must be a master level student. Permission of director of
Cooperative Education is required.
ART 5810 Personal Directions . . . . . . 1(1,0,0)
A critical thinking and discussion course for graduate studio majors.
Students review their collective work in progress and discuss it in
relation to themselves, the process, art history, and contemporary
issues. Offered concurrently with ART 4800; graduate students will be
assigned additional work. Permission of instructor required. A directed
study or 5000 level studio are course is required.