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ART 1300C       Drawing I - Fundamentals       3

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

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

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

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

A study of basic jewelry and metalsmithing techniques. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

ART 2201C       Two-Dimensional Design      3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3104C       Crafts and Beyond       3

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 3152C       Jewelry & Metalsmithing II     3

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 3213C       Advanced Ideas and Concepts      3

Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C, ART 2203C.

A personal and group exploration of the artistic process, which harnesses the skills developed in the foundation art and media- based course to expand the creative potential. For advanced art majors and all BFA candidates in their junior year. Material and Supply fee will be assessed (pending approval).

ART 3312C       Drawing III-Intermediate      3

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 3313C       Drawing for Non-Majors       3

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. Material and Supply fee will be assessed (pending approval).

ART 3442C       Advanced Printmaking: Intaglio        3

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

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. Material and Supply fee will be assessed (pending approval).

ART 3504C       Painting II-Intermediate       3

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. Material and Supply fee will be assessed (pending approval).

ART 3505C       Painting III-Advanced         3

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. Credit cannot be received for both ART 3505C and ART 3405C.

ART 3593C       Collage and Assemblage        3

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. Material and Supply fee will be assessed (pending approval).

ART 3613C       Computer Imaging II: Image Manipulation        3

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. Credit cannot be received for both ART 3613C and ART 3610C.

ART 3660C       Digital Photo Exploration             3

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 3760C       Ceramics           3

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 3762C       Ceramics: Wheelthrowing          3

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. Credit cannot received for both ART 3762C and ART 3113C.

ART 3764C       Ceramics: Handbuilding       3

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

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

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 4XX2         Etruscan Art and Roman Art and Architecture (Pending)      3

Prerequisite: ARH 1010 or ARH 2050

Covers the development of ancient art and architecture during both the Etruscan and Roman periods.

ART 4155C       Enameling & Metal Processes       3

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

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 4332C       Drawing IV - Advanced         3

Prerequisite: ART 3321C

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. Credit cannot be received for both ART 4332C an ART 4320C.

ART 4333C       Drawing V - Advanced       3

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

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 4520C       Painting: Personal Directions        3

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 4618C       Digital Multimedia I       3

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

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

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

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 4662C       Conceptual Exploration in Mixed Print Media           3

Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 1301C, ART 2201C, ART 3660C

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. Material and Supply fee will be assessed (pending approval).

ART 4706C       Advanced Sculptural Form          3

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

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 4712C       Sculpture: Personal Directions            3

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 4717C       Sculpture IV        3

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. Credit cannot be received in both ART 4717C and ART 4730C.

ART 4787C       Ceramics: Personal Directions         3

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       Professional Seminar I (Pending)           1

The procedures, processes, and requirements of the Studio Art and BFA programs will be emphasized. Early preparation for Seminar II will also begin as students conduct research into graduate schools and the art market. Required of all BFA students.

ART 4890C       Professional Seminar II (Pending)        1

Prerequisite: ART 4800C.

All aspects of the art world, surviving and succeeding in it, will be explored and discussed. Students will learn how to document, and promote their work, either for graduate school applications, or for gallery exhibition submissions. Initial planning towards the capstone experience will begin. Recommended for all BA Studio Art Majors. Required for all BFA students.

ART 4941C       Professional Seminar III (Pending)        1

Prerequisite: ART 4800C, ART 4890C.

Application of the procedures and principles learned in Seminars I and II. Students will finalize all projects related to their applications to graduate school and/or the development of business plans for promoting their artwork. Additionally, students will work towards the successful completion of the senior capstone experience. Recommended for all BA Studio Art Majors. Required for all BFA majors.

ART 4947          Museum or Gallery Practicum        1-3

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.