ART 1300C Drawing I – Fundamentals . . . . . 3(F,S)
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(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C
Continuation and further development of the studies in ART 1300C. Material and
supply fee will be assessed
ART 2003C Visual Arts Experience . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
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 2134C Textiles and Weaving . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Introduction to basic textile and weaving techniques. Covers tie dye, batik,
card weaving, two harness loom weaving techniques, four harness loom weaving
techniques and basic basketry forms and techniques. Invites all students. Credit
may not be earned in both ART 2130C and ART 2134C
ART 2150C Small Metals . . . . . 3(F,S)
A study of basic jewelry and metalsmithing techniques. Material and supply fee
will be assessed
ART 2201C Two-Dimensional Design . . . . . 3(F,S)
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(F,S)
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 2210C Ideas and Concepts . . . . . 3(S)
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. Credit may not be earned in both ART 2230C and ART 2210C
ART 2400C General Printmaking . . . . . 3(F,S)
Introduction to various printmaking techniques possibly including block
printing, calligraphy, monotype, etching and engraving. Content varies according
to instructor. Prerequisite for all other printmaking courses. Invites all
students
ART 2500C Painting I – Fundamentals . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C and ART 2201C
Students will study paint, color, the tools to use and how to use them. The
student is instructed to paint using still life, landscapes, possibly figures,
and other objects/subjects. Some materials supplied. Primarily an introductory
painting course for art majors. Credit may not be earned in both ART 2510C and
ART 2500C. Material and supply fee will be assessed
ART 2600C Computer Imaging I . . . . . 3(F,S)
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 Sculpture I . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C, ART 2203C
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
ART 3XXXC Digital Photo Exploration . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C
A class in image manipulation with emphasis on photographic and digital
techniques, and how they may relate and enhance the quality of your personal
work. It is a class designed for student artists who are interested in learning
how to manipulate photographic and computer created images into their own
artwork both as a process and as a finished product. You will learn how to
manipulate and control equipment and images, how to work back and forth between
the darkroom, the computer, and the appropriate studio for your work
ART 3XX1C Advanced Ideas and Concepts . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
ART 3XX2C Collage and Assemblage . . . . .
3(F)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C, ART 2203C
An exploration into the world of collage and assemblage. Found materials,
drawings, fabrics, natural objects may be unified and explored in both a 2D and
3D environment. Historical context of both collage and assemblage will be
studied and expanded upon
ART 3XX3C Drawing for Non-Majors . . . . . 3(F,S)
Drawing for Non-Majors is for beginning artists who want to improve their
drawing skills. Emphasizes composition, line, proportion, perspective, value,
shading, and introduces color. Students will explore the technical handling of
different types of materials through exercises and finished drawings
ART 3104C Crafts and Beyond . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
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. Credit may not be earned in both ART 3193C and ART 3104C
ART 3113C Ceramics: Wheelthrowing . .
. . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: ART 3760C
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
ART 3152C Jewelry & Metalsmithing II .
. . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 2150C
Advanced jewelry making techniques building on those learned in Small Metals
I. Processes covered will include forging, casting and laminations of metal.
Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit may not be earned in both ART
3151C and ART 3152C
ART 3312C Drawing III-Intermediate . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, and ART 2201C
Required of all art majors. Reviews fundamentals. Develops individuality
through observational and conceptual experiences/projects. Introduces some color
media. Permission is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed
ART 3405C Painting III-Advanced . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 3504C
Individual development in media, technique and concept will be stressed.
Possibilities of painting other then easel painting will be presented.
Investigation and experimentation responding to situations and projects is
required
ART 3442C Advanced Printmaking: Intaglio .
. . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2203C, ART 2210C
Discussion and exploration into a variety of printmaking techniques unique to
the intaglio process. The philosophical and functional aspects of the course
will be cultivated
ART 3500C Painting for Non-Majors . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Students will study paint, color, the tools to use and how to use them. The
student is instructed to paint using still life, landscapes, possibly figures
and other objects/subjects. Some materials supplied. Primarily an introductory
painting for majors outside of art. Invites all students
ART 3504C Painting II-Intermediate . . . .
. 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 1301C and ART 2500C
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. Credit may not be earned in both ART 3530C and ART
3504C
ART 3610C Computer Imaging II:
Image Manipulation . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 2600C
An intermediate course in image manipulation with emphasis on Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia SoundEdit 16, and Apple iMovie.
Designed for photographers, photo-illustrators, artists, and others who are
interested in learning how to manipulate photographic and computer created
images into finished art pieces or as material to integrate into multimedia
projects in the future. Students will learn how to manipulate images and the
viewer, how sound can manipulate the interpretation of an image, and how to
manipulate still images into a moving image. Material and supply fee will be
assessed
ART 3760C Ceramics . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
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. Credit may not be earned in both ART 3110C and ART
3760C
ART 3764C Ceramics: Handbuilding . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: ART 3760C
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. Credit may not be earned in both ART 3111C and ART
3764C
ART 3930 Special Topics in Painting
and Drawing . . . . . 1-9(SS)
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(F,S,SS)
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 is required
ART 4XXXC Conceptual Exploration
in Mixed Print Media . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C, ART 3XXXC (Digital Photo Image
Exploration)
Advanced course designed for emerging artists interested in manipulating and
combining digital imagery, photography, and traditional printmaking, both as a
process and as a finished product. Students must have prior studio experience in
two of the three areas mentioned
ART 4XX1C Painting: Personal Directions . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Unique topics concerning painting for the upper level or advanced student.
Students should have an extensive background in the fundamentals of painting,
drawing, and design, as well as an advanced knowledge of ideas/ concepts in
contemporary painting
ART 4XX3C Sculpture: Personal
Directions . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C, ART 2203C, ART 2701C
Focused research into advanced specialized sculptural processes not normally
covered within the normal sculpture course offerings. Processes covered are
dependent upon direction of work. Contemporary art concepts are an integral part
of this class. For advanced upper-level students only
ART 4155C Enameling & Metal Processes .
. . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 3152C
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
ART 4158C Jewelry & Metalsmithing:
Personal Directions . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 3152C or ART 4155C
Advanced jewelry making and metalsmithing techniques building on those
learned in ART 2150C and ART 3152C with emphasis on personal directions
ART 4320C Drawing IV – Advanced . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 3312C
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 is required. Material and supply fee will be
assessed
ART 4333C Drawing V – Advanced . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 4320C
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. Material
and supply fee will be assessed. Credit may not be earned in both ART 4332C and
ART 4333C
ART 4506C Painting IV-Advanced . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 3405C
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.
Credit may not be earned in both ART 4532C and ART 4506C
ART 4618C Digital Multimedia I . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ART 3610C
An advanced class in computer-based media with emphasis on Adobe ImageReady,
Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Adobe GoLive. Students will explore how interactive
modes of viewership affect artwork. Students will create web based art pieces,
incorporating manipulated images, animations, sound, and video into a finished
website. Credit may not be earned in both ART 4680C and ART 4618C. Material and
supply fee will be assessed
ART 4619C Digital Multimedia II . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ART 4618C
An intensive advanced class in multimedia, with emphasis on Macromedia Flash
and Director. Students will create interactive websites, CD-ROMs, and DVDs,
using skills from Photoshop, ImageReady, Dreamweaver, GoLive, Sound Edit 16 and
iMovie, which will then be incorporated into Flash and Director. A very labor
intensive course, designed for highly motivated, self-disciplined students.
Credit may not be earned in both ART 4682C and ART 4619C. Material and supply
fee will be assessed
ART 4630C Artist’s Video . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: ART 2600C, ART 3610C
An intermediate class in Digital Video with an emphasis in Adobe Premiere and
Apple Final Cut Pro as the primary tools for digital manipulation of video.
Geared towards studying and producing risk-taking video based in a fine arts
tradition. The focus is on work by artists and independent producers who aim to
produce poetic, penetrating, passionate alternatives to the ideas and images
seen in modernist art, mainstream entertainment, advertising, and network news.
Material and supply fee will be assessed
ART 4632 Digital Media Project . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ART 4619C
Advanced concepts in translating digital media from the virtual world to the
tangible. Students choose projects with emphasis on integration of traditional
fine art media, with digital media or digital media into the business/commercial
realm. Permission is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed
ART 4706C Advanced Sculptural Form . . . .
. 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 2701C
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
ART 4710C Sculpture III . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 4706C
Third course. A continuation of three-dimensional problems with an emphasis
on specific materials and techniques, some on a larger than life scale. Credit
may not be earned in both ART 4703C and ART 4710C
ART 4730C Sculpture IV . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 4710C
Fourth course. An advanced level study in sculpture in a specific process with
its related materials stressing craftsmanship and strong visual concepts. Credit
may not be earned in both ART 4740C and ART 4730C
ART 4787C Ceramics: Personal Directions . .
. . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: ART 3764C
Design and the development of individual expression in clay. Student has a
choice of forming techniques. Covers advanced firing and glazing techniques.
Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit may not be earned in both ART
4760C and ART 4787C
ART 4800C BFA Seminar I . . . . . 1(S)
All elements of the BFA program, it’s procedures, processes and requirements
will be the primary emphasis. Early preparation for Seminar II will also begin
as students will do all research related to graduate schools, the application
process and preparation of all support materials. Initial exploration into the
business of the art world will be explored
ART 4890C BFA Seminar II . . . . . 1(S)
Prerequisite: ART 4800C
All aspects of the art world business, surviving in it and succeeding will be
explored and discussed. Students will complete their graduate school application
packages. Committee meetings and reviews will continue. Initial planning towards
the BFA exit show will be discussed and begun
ART 4941C BFA Seminar III . . . . . 1(F,S)
Prerequisite: ART 4800C, ART 4890C
Committee meetings and reviews will continue. All additional aspects of the
art world and surviving in it will be explored and discussed. Students will
execute all related work towards completing a successful senior BFA exit show
ART 4947 Museum or Gallery Practicum . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
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 is required