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ANTH 4399 - Anthropology Cooperative Learning Internship
Three credit hours.
Students will work under the direction of specialists in these areas or specialists in related areas. Credit will be awarded based on at least 200 hours of work during the semester and fulfillment of the contractual obligations agreed to by both UA Little Rock and the public/private agency where placement occurs.
Prerequisites: declared major, 60 hours of coursework completed, consent of the department chairperson and director of cooperative education. Placement in an applied work experience in either physical or cultural anthropology or archaeology.
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ANTH 4440 - Applied Anthropology
Four credit hours.
Students take anthropological practices from the classroom to the real world, applying research and analytic skills to social services and social planning, especially in the fields of education, health care, law enforcement, and economic development. The course culminates with a class research project in the local community.
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ANTH 4467 - Primatology
Four credit hours.
This course will explore the social systems, behavior, and ecology of nonhuman primates through the examination of behavioral and biological diversity within the primate order from an evolutionary perspective. Course material will draw heavily on field studies of primates and emphasize their behavior in natural environmental and social settings. The lab portion of the class will complement lecture and reading material with practical experience in scientific research and writing. In addition to lectures, we will also meet regularly at the Little Rock Zoo to practice observational field methods used by primatologists.
Prerequisites: ANTH 1415 , BIOL 1400 , BIOL 1401 , or BIOL 1402 , or permission of instructor.
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ANTH 4485 - Ethnographic Methods
Four credit hours.
Instruction and supervised practice in data gathering methods and analyses in native or ethnic settings. Lectures and discussions twice weekly. The fourth hour is reserved for field study. Data gathering methods, and analysis in native or ethnic settings. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ANTH 5485.
Prerequisites: ANTH 2316 .
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ANTH 4487 - Archaeological Investigation
Four credit hours.
Hands-on experience in archaeological methods. Focus on how and why to conduct archaeological research and public archaeology. Emphasis on field and laboratory activities, methodologies, and research design that respects and involves living human communities. May be repeated once for additional credit.
Prerequisites: ANTH 3313 or ANTH 3320 or consent of instructor.
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ANTH 4600 - Archaeological Field Research
Six credit hours.
Introduction to methods and theory of archaeological research, Arkansas prehistory, and public archaeology through excavation, laboratory experience, and lectures. Meets daily, off campus.
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Arabic |
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ARAB 1311 - Elementary Arabic I
Three credit hours.
A course for beginners with no knowledge of Arabic. Instruction in correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability leads to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability. Chinese culture is also introduced.
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ARAB 1312 - Elementary Arabic II
Three credit hours.
Continuation of ARAB 1311 .
Prerequisites: ARAB 1311 or equivalent.
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ARAB 2311 - Intermediate Arabic
Three credit hours.
A continuation of ARAB 1312 , the intermediate course leads to greater facility in the spoken language and to more advanced reading skills.
Prerequisites: ARAB 1312 or equivalent.
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Applied Design |
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ARAD 3310 - Introduction to Woodworking
Three credit hours.
An introduction to woodworking and furniture design. Application of the principles of design taught through fundamental woodworking techniques. Students learn both traditional and contemporary methods; hand tool use,
machine tool operations, design and planning strategies, and digital technologies. Prerequisite for all other woodworking courses. No previous experience is necessary.
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ARAD 3320 - Introduction to Jewelry and Metals
Three credit hours.
This course is an introduction to principle techniques involved in jewelry making and metalsmithing. Students will learn traditional metalsmithing techniques such as basic fabrication, forming, cold connections, stone selling, and surface and finishing treatments. In addition to a variety of traditional techniques, students will be exposed to historical and contemporary jewelers and metalsmiths throughout the semester. An emphasis will be placed on the student’s mastery of creative problem solving, layout and design, and attention to craftsmanship in the completion of their projects. The skills acquired in this course will provide the foundation for subsequent ideas and techniques related to the field of metalsmithing and jewelry.
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ARAD 3350 - Introduction to Ceramics
Three credit hours.
This is an introductory ceramics course that includes the history, development, and aesthetics of ceramic vessels and sculpture. Students will learn basic technical aspects of building with clay, working with glazes, and the firing of ceramic objects. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and the development of ideas. The creative process, critical thinking, and the development of design skills are also important elements of this course.
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ARAD 4115 - Advanced Problems in Design
One, two, or three credit hours.
Experimental materials and techniques in applied design, including the correlation of visual design elements with those of various multidimensional works not usually covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARAD 4190 - Advanced Studio Project
One credit hours.
This course is intended for students who have completed a majority of studio courses offered in the applied design area of the student’s emphasis. Instructor approval must be obtained prior to enrollment. In this advanced course, students will propose an appropriate studio project of their own design. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
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ARAD 4215 - Advanced Problems in Design
One, two, or three credit hours.
Experimental materials and techniques in applied design, including the correlation of visual design elements with those of various multidimensional works not usually covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARAD 4310 - Advanced Woodworking I
Three credit hours.
Continued exploration of the materials, processes, and technologies of woodworking and furniture design in the construction of creative and functional forms. Emphasis on increased complexity of design and construction while developing the individual aesthetic of the designer-artist.
Prerequisites: ARAD 3310 .
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ARAD 4311 - Advanced Woodworking II
Three credit hours.
Concentrated focus on the development of personal design aesthetics and creation of complex woodworking projects exhibiting high degrees of technical proficiency.
Prerequisites: ARAD 3310 , ARAD 4310
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ARAD 4315 - Advanced Problems in Design
One, two, or three credit hours.
Experimental materials and techniques in applied design, including the correlation of visual design elements with those of various multidimensional works not usually covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARAD 4320 - Advanced Jewelry & Metals I
Three credit hours.
This course is a continued exploration of the materials, processes, and field of jewelry and metalsmithing. Build upon the foundational techniques learned in ARAD 3320 . Students will become more familiarized and proficient in complex fabrication methods. The development of mechanisms, additional surface treatments, and stone-selling techniques will be covered. The resulting pieces will be directed to thoughtfully consider a relationship to the body and firmer knowledge of the historical and contemporary field of jewelry and metalsmithing. Emphasis will be placed on the development of an individual aesthetic through discussion, research, and increased complexity of design and construction.
Prerequisites: ARAD 3320
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ARAD 4321 - Small Metal Casting
Threes credit hours.
After building an understanding of the principle techniques, materials, and thought in the jewelry and metalsmithing field, casting will be explored as a method for developing three-dimensional forms in metal derived from constructed and found models. Students will investigate direct and machine-enabled methods of mold making and casting, Additional processes surrounding mass production of components will be considered in this course. Alternative methods and materials for casting will also be introduced in this course. An emphasis will be placed on combining previously learned techniques with newly acquired techniques in a method that is visually cohesive and technically proficient.
Prerequisites: ARAD 3320
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ARAD 4322 - Advanced Jewelry & Metals II
Three credit hours.
This course will reinforce technical competency in conjunction with the exploration of personal design aesthetics. A conceptual basis for the assignment in this course will require students to gain an awareness of thoughtfully integration function and aesthetics as they give their ideas physical from large-scale vessel forming advanced stone setting techniques, and alternative materials will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on research of historic and contemporary examples, design, appropriate technical methods, and selection and integration of materials. Students will be responsible for the comprehensive and sophisticated integration of previously acquired techniques to conceive and execute the final pieces.
Prerequisites: ARAD 3320 , ARAD 4320
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ARAD 4350 - Advanced Ceramics I
Three credit hours.
This course is a comprehensive exploration of building and firing techniques for the creation of both utilitarian vessels and nonfunctional ceramic sculptures. There will be further emphasis on exploring ceramic studio tools and techniques and continued exploration of clay and glaze formulation and application. The course will also address both traditional and alternative tiring processes.
Prerequisites: ARAD 3350 .
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ARAD 4351 - Advanced Ceramics II
Three credit hours.
Emphasis on clay as an expressive medium, stressing sculptural and functional concepts. Continued experience with glaze and clay formulation and application; students will also explore traditional and alternative methods of kiln firing.
Prerequisites: ARAD 3350 , ARAD 4350
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ARAD 4390 - Advanced Studio Project
Three credit hours.
This course is intended for students who have completed most, or all, studio courses offered in the applied design area of the student’s emphasis. Instructor approval must be obtained prior to enrollment. In this advanced course, students will propose an appropriate studio project of their own design. Repeatable for additional credit.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
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ARED 3245 - Art for Elementary Teachers
Two credit hours.
An investigation of elementary-level art education focusing on materials and methods for teaching art history, art criticism, and studio production to children. Attention is given to the relationship of the visual arts to general education, the developmental growth of children in art, curriculum planning, and current issues in art education. This course is offered for preprofessional teachers in the College of Education’s Early Childhood Education program.
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ARED 4129 - Art Education Practicum
One credit hours.
This course focuses on helping students reflect on and evaluate their art pedagogical practice.
Prerequisites: ARED 4325 , ARED 4326 , ARED 4328 .
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ARED 4194 - Independent Study
May be taken for one, two, or three credit hours.
Research on a subject selected in consultation with the instructor. Admission to this course must be approved by the art education advisor before registration.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ARED 4294 - Independent Study
May be taken for one, two, or three credit hours.
Research on a subject selected in consultation with the instructor. Admission to this course must be approved by the art education advisor before registration.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ARED 4310 - Special Topics in Art Education
Three credit hours.
Special topics for the study of Art Education as it may relate to social, political, legal, or other topical interests especially areas not covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARED 4325 - Foundations of Art Education
Three credit hours.
An introduction to the field of art education focused on K-12 practices. Content includes inquiry into art education theory, contemporary art, child-centered pedagogy, and curriculum construction. For Art Education majors only.
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ARED 4326 - Art, Children and Youth
Three credit hours.
An inquiry into constructions of childhood, adolescence, and child/youth art within a variety of cultural contexts. The course examines historical, anthropological, psychological, and philosophical notions of children, youth, and child/youth art.
Corequisites: ARED 4129
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ARED 4327 - Art Theory and Criticism
Three credit hours.
The course prepares art education majors to discuss and analyze visual images found within the art world. Students will learn techniques and approaches for teaching aesthetics, art criticism, and art history that can be implemented in the curriculum for various grade levels.
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ARED 4328 - Differentiation and Inclusion
Three credit hours.
An exploration of the potential of art education via a disabilities studies lens, with a focus on curricular and instructional differentiation for students of varying abilities in art classrooms. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARED 5328
Prerequisites: ARED 4325 , ARED 4326 , ARED 4327 .
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ARED 4394 - Independent Study
May be taken for one, two, or three credit hours.
Research on a subject selected in consultation with the instructor. Admission to this course must be approved by the art education advisor before registration.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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ARED 4600 - Internship
Six credit hours.
An educational internship in Art Education with a field component of a minimum of 12 weeks (420 hours) of internship in a classroom setting under the supervision of a cooperating teacher. Total field experience hours must reflect exposure at both the lower (K-6) and upper (7-12) grades.
Prerequisites: TCED 4383 , TCED 4321 , ARED 4328 /ARED 4129 , 2.75 GPA.
Concurrent: TCED 4330 .
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ARHA 2305 - Introduction to Visual Art
Three credit hours.
Introduction to the creative process and history of art, vocabulary and descriptive terms used in the visual arts, and how to write about them. Attendance at arts events is required. Students will learn through writing, reading, discussing, listening, and participating in critical thinking and problem-solving activities. Fulfills core requirements in fine arts. (ACTS Course Number ARTA 1003)
Prerequisites: Recommended RHET 1311 .
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ARHA 2306 - Introduction to Architecture
Three credit hours.
Introduction to the creative design process, functions, and cultural history of architecture. Students will learn the vocabulary of architecture, specifically elements of form and space and principles of design. Visits to and reports on sites of architectural significance are required. Students will learn through writing, reading, discussing, listening, and participating in critical thinking and problem-solving activities. Fulfills core requirements in fine arts.
Prerequisites: Recommended RHET 1311 .
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ARHA 2310 - World Art Survey I
Three credit hours.
(ACTS Equivalency = ARTA 2003) ARHA 2310 Explores art and architecture from around the world from ancient art to 1300. It is the first course in the three World Art Surveys which are designed to acquaint the student with the arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Pacific Islands, and Europe. In addition, this course aims to hone students’ research, writing, and critical thinking skills. This course is required for most art majors and art history majors and minors. It may be an elective course for other students. (ACTS Course Number ARTA 2003)
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ARHA 2311 - World Art Survey II
Three credit hours.
ARHA 2311 is the second course in the three World Art Surveys. It explores art and architecture from around the world from about 1300 to about 1840. The course is part of a three-semester survey sequence that is designed to acquaint the student with the arts of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Island. In addition, this course aims to hone students’ research writing and critical thinking skills. This course is required for most art majors, art history majors, and minors. It may be an elective course for other students. (ACTS Course Number ARTA 2103)
Prerequisites: ARHA 2310 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 2312 - Survey of Non-Western Art
Three credit hours.
Introduction to art outside the Western European tradition which focuses on the major artistic traditions of India, China, Japan, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of major works of art and artistic style and what these reveal about the cultures that produced them.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2310 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 3304 - Medieval Art
Three credit hours.
Early Christian, Byzantine, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque, and Gothic art.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2310 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 3309 - History of Design
Three credit hours.
This course will present major artists and movements in the history of textiles, ceramics, metals, wood, and graphic design, with an emphasis on the modern period.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of the instructor.
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ARHA 3312 - World Art Survey III
Three credit hours.
ARHA 3312 is the third course in the three World Art Surveys. It explores art and architecture from around the world from about the mid-19th century to the present. The course is part of a three-semester survey sequence that is designed to acquaint the student with the arts of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Island. In addition, this course aims to hone students’ research, writing, and critical thinking skills. This course is required for most art majors and art history majors and minors. It may be an elective course for other students.
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ARHA 4110 - Special Topics in Art History
One, two, or three credit hours.
Special topics for the study of individual artists, particular periods, geographic areas, or media in the history of art, especially areas not covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARHA 4191 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Open only to superior students who seek to do special research on a topic selected in consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisites: consent of Department of Art and Design faculty.
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ARHA 4210 - Special Topics in Art History
One, two, or three credit hours.
Special topics for the study of individual artists, particular periods, geographic areas, or media in the history of art, especially areas not covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARHA 4291 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Open only to superior students who seek to do special research on a topic selected in consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisites: consent of Department of Art and Design faculty.
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ARHA 4300 - Studies in the History of Art
Three credit hours.
A seminar for advanced students involving research on topics in art history, criticism, and aesthetics selected for study by students in consultation with art history faculty. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5300.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4301 - Art and Architecture Study Tour
Three credit hours.
Travel study tour involving directed reading and research on objects to be seen during the tour.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4302 - Art Museum Studies
Three credit hours.
An introduction to art museum operation, topics covered will include the acquisition, management, and care of works of art, exhibition planning, and installation, administration functions, educational and community roles of museums, finance, and fundraising. The goals of the course are to familiarize students with the day-to-day work of an art museum and to engage them in critical thinking about the broader context in which it operates.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of upper-level art history courses or permission of instructor.
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ARHA 4304 - Ancient Art
Three credit hours.
A study of the history of ancient art and architecture with emphasis on the Greek and Roman periods.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2310 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4305 - Italian Renaissance Art
Three credit hours.
Painting, sculpture, and architecture in Italy from c. 1300 to c. 1600. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5305.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4306 - Renaissance Art in Northern Europe
Three credit hours.
Painting, sculpture, architecture, and graphic arts in northern Europe (especially the Low Countries, France, and England), from the end of the Gothic period through the Reformation. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5306.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4307 - Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Art in Europe
Three credit hours.
Painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5307.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4308 - Art Since 1945
Three credit hours.
The study of major artists and art movements. Emphasis is placed on 1945 to the present, as well as the importance of new materials, techniques, and the critic’s role in art. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5308.
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ARHA 4309 - History of Arkansas Architecture
Three credit hours.
The development of architecture in Arkansas from its origins to the present. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5309.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4310 - Special Topics in Art History
One, two, or three credit hours.
Special topics for the study of individual artists, particular periods, geographic areas, or media in the history of art, especially areas not covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARHA 4311 - Global Contemporary Art
Three credit hours.
This course is designed to introduce students to major artists and works throughout the world after 1989. In readings and class lectures, we will examine the aesthetics, media, and the theoretical and social contexts of the art of this period. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5311
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ARHA 4321 - African-American Art
This course is designed to introduce students to major African-American artists and works from the seventeenth century to the contemporary period. In reading and class lectures, we will examine the aesthetics, media, and theoretical and social contexts of African-American Art. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5321
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ARHA 4322 - Arts of Africa
Three credit hours.
This course is designed to introduce students to the arts of sub-Saharan Africa. In readings and class lectures, we will examine the function, materials, and aesthetics of the art and architecture of this part of the world and will discuss how they reflect the social, religious, political, and economic situations of the people who made them. We will also grapple with the issue of art markets, colonization, and museum display. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5322
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ARHA 4384 - Baroque Art
Three credit hours.
Painting, sculpture, and architecture in northern Europe (the Netherlands, France), Spain, and Italy from 1600 to c. 1725. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5384.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4387 - Late Nineteenth-and Early Twentieth-Century Art in Europe
Three credit hours.
Painting, sculpture, graphic arts, and architecture from the postimpressionist period until WWII. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ARHA 5387.
Prerequisites: ARHA 2311 or consent of instructor.
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ARHA 4391 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Open only to superior students who seek to do special research on a topic selected in consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisites: consent of Department of Art and Design faculty.
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ARHA 4397 - Capstone in Art History
Three credit hours.
An independent research project under faculty guidance. The project must be presented in writing and orally. Normally taken in a student’s final semester. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: 21 hours in art history, including ARHA 4300 . Required for art history majors.
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ARST 1201 - FYE: Visual Arts
Two credit hours.
Students will be introduced to a wide range of facilities, faculty, and programs in the Department of Art. Students will be engaged in a range of assignments that will prepare students for coursework they will encounter in their art studies. Assignments and activities will include research problems, presentations, class readings, gallery visits, and critical dialogs. Students will build a foundational understanding of concepts and ideas that will encourage confidence and critical awareness in the visual arts.
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ARST 1310 - Basic Drawing
Three credit hours.
A drawing course with a focus on building foundational technical skills and thought processes associated with the practice of drawing. Emphasis is placed on drawing from observation. Topics to be covered include line, value, the representation of light on form, mark-making, composition, and perspective.
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ARST 1315 - Two-Dimensional Design
Three credit hours.
Introduction to concepts of design and organization of elements in two-dimensional visual art.
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ARST 2199 - Portfolio
One credit hours.
Students will learn various techniques for the documentation of artwork for portfolio development and presentation. Students should take this class when concurrently enrolled in their final studio art prerequisites.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed 3 of the 5 required studio prerequisites: ARST 1310 , ARST 1315 , ARST 2310 , ARST 2315 , ARST 2318 .
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ARST 2310 - Figure Drawing
Three credit hours.
Introduction to figure drawing; emphasis on anatomy, composition, and orientation to media. The undraped human figure is the primary subject.
Prerequisites: ARST 1310 .
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ARST 2315 - Three-Dimensional Design
Three credit hours.
Concepts of three-dimensional design. Emphasis on both form and content.
Prerequisites: ARST 1315 .
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ARST 2318 - Computer Applications in Art
Three credit hours.
Problems in design utilizing computer technologies for the visual artist with an emphasis on proficiency in computer applications, design, and computer-aided imagery.
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ARST 3310 - Drawing: Creative Invention
Three credit hours.
An advanced course with an emphasis on invention and personal creative investigation.
Prerequisites: ARST 2310 .
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ARST 3312 - Contemporary Craft
Three credit hours.
An introductory course introducing students to the four areas of Contemporary Craft: wood, metal, ceramics, and fiber through demos and assignments. The course will focus on developing proper techniques associated with each material, developing a personal design aesthetic through the making of one-of-a-kind objects as well as the development of a high level of craftsmanship. This course will require some use of hand and power tools while students develop items from each area.
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ARST 3320 - Painting Fundamentals 1
Three credit hours.
An introduction to oil painting by working primarily from still life and landscape with emphasis on both representational and expressive approaches.
Prerequisites: ARST 1310 , ARST 1315 , or consent of instructor.
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ARST 3321 - Painting Fundamentals 2
Three credit hours.
Continuation of previous study with emphasis on more complex and varied assignments.
Prerequisites: ARST 3320 , or consent of instructor.
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ARST 3330 - Printmaking Basics
Three credit hours.
Introduction to basic woodcut, linoleum cut, etching, and lithography.
Prerequisites: ARST 1310 and ARST 1315 .
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ARST 3331 - Lithography Techniques
Three credit hours.
A complete study in lithography using a variety of drawing media and methods to include Bavarian Limestone and aluminum plate processes.
Prerequisites: ARST 3330 .
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ARST 3340 - Introduction to Graphic Design
Three credit hours.
Instruction in the aesthetic, creative, and technical aspects of graphic design. Focus is given to the application of the elements of art and the principles of design to graphic design solutions, as well as the effective use of typography.
Prerequisites: ARST 1310 , ARST 1315 , and ARST 2318 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
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ARST 3341 - Typography
Three credit hours.
An exploration of the art and practice of type as a tool for visual communication; this course covers the history of typography, type anatomy, terminology, and technical handling. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be encouraged with the practical application of design principles.
Prerequisites: ARST 3340 with a grade C or better.
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ARST 3370 - Introduction to Photography
Three credit hours.
An introduction to fine art photography. The course emphasizes the technical skills, visual organization, and conceptual content of an effective photograph. This course is a prerequisite for all other photography courses. Students must provide their own digital camera with features specified by the instructor.
Prerequisites: ARST 1315
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ARST 3380 - Introduction to Illustration
Three credit hours.
Instruction in the use of traditional media and visualization techniques for illustrative purposes. Projects encourage visual thinking skills using black and white and color media including wet and dry processes with an emphasis placed on achieving technical proficiency. A variety of media and surfaces will be explored.
Prerequisites: ARST 1310 , ARST 1315 and ARST 2310 .
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ARST 3381 - Visual Storytelling
Three credit hours.
Instruction in the production of artwork for the publishing industry in book and editorial markets. Discussion topics and projects develop students’ skills in using professional production practices to interpret stories and manuscripts with unique visual imagery.
Prerequisites: ARST 3380
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ARST 3385 - Vector Graphics for Illustrators and Designers
Three credit hours.
A study of computer illustration software covering the most popular vector illustration programs in use today. Emphasis on aesthetic judgment and technical proficiency in developing works of art for illustration and design portfolio.
Prerequisites: ARST 1310 , ARST 1315 and ARST 2318 or consent of the instructor.
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ARST 3386 - Digital Imaging for Illustrators and Designers
Three credit hours.
Studio illustration and design techniques in Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic judgment, technical proficiency, and production techniques.
Prerequisites: ARST 1310 , ARST 1315 and ARST 2318 or consent of the instructor.
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ARST 4115 - Advanced Problems in Design
One, two, or three credit hours.
Experimental materials and techniques in two- and three-dimensional design, including the correlation of visual design elements with those of various multidimensional works not usually covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARST 4192 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Open only to the advanced student who seeks to do special research on a subject selected in consultation with the instructor. Admission to this course must be approved by the art department before registration.
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ARST 4215 - Advanced Problems in Design
One, two, or three credit hours.
Experimental materials and techniques in two- and three-dimensional design, including the correlation of visual design elements with those of various multidimensional works not usually covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARST 4292 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Open only to the advanced student who seeks to do special research on a subject selected in consultation with the instructor. Admission to this course must be approved by the art department before registration.
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ARST 4310 - Drawing: Concept Development
Three credit hours.
Exploration of perceptual and conceptual issues in drawing, including the study of contemporary artists and trends to stimulate self-directed projects.
Prerequisites: ARST 3310 or consent of instructor.
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ARST 4311 - Drawing: Contemporary Trends
Three credit hours.
A continuation of issues introduced in ARST 4310 . Students will continue to expand their work in the context of current issues, aesthetic trends, and the current cultural milieu.
Prerequisites: ARST 4310 or consent of instructor.
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ARST 4312 - Drawing: Personal Content
Three credit hours.
The focus of this course is the continuance of previous research and self-directed study in drawing and preparation of works for the senior exhibition. This course may be repeated once for an additional three credit hours.
Prerequisites: ARST 4311 or consent of instructor.
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ARST 4315 - Advanced Problems in Design
One, two, or three credit hours.
Experimental materials and techniques in two- and three-dimensional design, including the correlation of visual design elements with those of various multidimensional works not usually covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary.
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ARST 4320 - Painting: Personal Content I
Three credit hours.
An introduction to self-directed study with emphasis on various painting concepts while focusing on the establishment of a personal direction in painting.
Prerequisites: ARST 3321 , or consent of instructor.
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ARST 4321 - Painting: Personal Content II
Three credit hours.
Continuation of previous research and self-directed study in painting emphasizing a more advanced level.
Prerequisites: ARST 4320 , or consent of instructor.
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ARST 4324 - Painting Portfolio
Three credit hours.
Emphasis on the continuing creation of a body of work in preparation for advancement to the next academic level; graduate school, career, etc.
Prerequisites: ARST 4323 , or consent of instructor.
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ARST 4330 - Color Intaglio-Etching Basics
Three credit hours.
Exploration of intaglio-etching basic color separation processes and multiple-plate printing techniques.
Prerequisites: ARST 3330 .
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ARST 4331 - Advanced Color Intaglio-Etching
Three credit hours.
Instruction in advanced color etching-intaglio techniques to include traditional and current trends in printmaking.
Prerequisites: ARST 4330 .
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ARST 4332 - Mixed Media Color Printmaking
Three credit hours.
Instruction in advanced color techniques to reflect current trends and innovative approaches to printmaking.
Prerequisites: ARST 4331 .
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ARST 4340 - Print Design
Three credit hours.
Instruction in varied aspects of graphic design theory, with emphasis on visual communication, client restrictions, and deadlines. Students also explore the production aspects of graphic design and technical proficiency in creating print-ready digital mechanicals.
Prerequisites: ARST 3341 with a grade C or better.
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ARST 4341 - Package Design
Three credit hours.
Advanced graphic design practice with an exploration of 3D forms and surface graphics. Students encounter design problems outside the scope of traditional print layouts by designing containers, point-of-purchase, and prototypes.
Prerequisites: ARST 3341 with a grade of C or better.
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