Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Anthropology and Museum Studies (ANTH)

  
  • ANTH 353 - Childhood and Culture


    Description:
    Cross-cultural comparison of children’s lives in different societies. Exploration of developmental paradigms and comparison of ideas about what childhood is and how children become competent in different societies.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 354 - Anthropology of Religion


    Description:
    A cross-cultural analysis of religion, cosmology and world view. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 355 - Culture, Person, Self


    Description:
    A cross-cultural analysis of the relationship of individuals to cultural beliefs and practices. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 356 - Gender Roles in Cross-cultural Perspective


    Description:
    Bio-cultural factors affecting human gender roles. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 357 - Medical Anthropology: Cross-cultural Perspectives on Health and Healing


    Description:
    Emphasizes cultural and biological factors influencing health maintenance in human populations and cross-cultural perspectives on illness, healing and the provision of health care. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 358 - Culture and Politics in a Global Economy


    Description:
    Comparative perspectives on cultural processes of change within the global economic system. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 359 - Survey of Music in Cross-cultural Perspectives


    Description:
    An introduction to ethnomusicology: the cultural context of music with emphasis on Africa, Asia, Native North and South America, Oceania. ANTH 359 and MUS 359 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • ANTH 360 - Introduction to Museum Studies


    Description:
    Concepts relating to museums in society: history, ethics, philosophy, administration, legislation and education. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 361 - Museum Exhibit Design


    Description:
    Principles of design applied to visual presentation of material culture, ideas and concepts through educational exhibits.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 362 - Museum Curation and Management


    Description:
    Application of techniques of environmental security, restoration and preservation in the management of museum collections.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 380 - Non-verbal Communication


    Description:
    Fundamentals of non-verbal communication including codes, relationship to biology and culture, usage, and interrelationships. ANTH 380 and COM 380 are cross-listed courses. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 381 - Language in Culture


    Description:
    Language as a culture trait. Influence of language on other human institutions. Includes psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, ethnographic semantics, and multilingualism in its sociocultural setting. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 382 - Descriptive Linguistics


    Description:
    Introduction to the basic concepts and mechanics of formal linguistic analysis. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 384 - Language and Gender


    Description:
    This course is designed to guide students to explore the active and rapidly expanding field of gender studies and language research dealing with how biological and cultural awareness of sexes are reflected in speech. ANTH 384 and WGS 384 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ANTH 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ANTH 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ANTH 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ANTH 410 - Biological Anthropology: Theoretical and Research Issues


    Description:
    Exploration of the theoretical underpinnings of biological anthropology, their expression in current research topics in the field, and the transition from earlier approaches to their current implementation. Seminar structure. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and an additional 5 units of biological anthropology.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 411 - Primate Conservation


    Description:
    A seminar that focuses on conservation issues of particular relevance for non-human primates, including deforestation, bushmeat hunting, and pet trade; and on conservation strategies, including reintroduction, captive management, and ecotourism. ANTH 411 and PRIM 511 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 412 - Long-term Primate Studies


    Description:
    A survey of major long term field research projects including apes, monkeys, and lemurs; comparisons across sites and results of long term observation of non-human primates. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 413 - Research Methods in Primatology


    Description:
    Review of methods used in collection and analysis of primatological data, including hypothesis development, delineation of variables, subject sampling, data collection techniques, data analysis, and captive versus field settings for research projects. ANTH 413 and PRIM 513 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ANTH 414 - Forensic Anthropology: Cold Case Analysis


    Description:
    The course explores the recovery and examination of skeletal remains through practical experience in the recovery of buried remains. Students will plan, manage, and conduct a forensic skeletal analysis of a cold case. Findings will be presented. May be repeated for credit. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110, ANTH 310, ANTH 315, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (6)

  
  • ANTH 415 - Forensic Anthropology: Theoretical and Applied Issues


    Description:
    An in-depth and critical analysis of journal articles pertaining to forensic anthropology, osteology, and archaeology. An examination of archaeological techniques that can be adapted to forensic and medico-legal investigations. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110, ANTH 310, ANTH 315, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 416 - Pongid Behavior


    Description:
    An overview of Pongid (chimpanzee, gorilla and orangutan) physiology, social and developmental behaviors in natural and laboratory conditions. ANTH 416 and PRIM 516 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 418 - Primate Evolution


    Description:
    An overview of primate evolution from the earliest forms to modern representatives. Fossils, paleo environments, adaptive radiations and evolutionary trends among the primates. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and ANTH 313.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 421 - Archaeological Theory


    Description:
    Discussion of research problems in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 120.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 425 - Zooarchaeology


    Description:
    Mammalian osteology and methods in the analysis of animal bones from archaeological sites. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 120 and either ANTH 110LAB or BIOL 183.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 426 - Stone Tool Analysis


    Description:
    The theory, method, and technique of stone tool analysis are presented so that students can undertake a research project analyzing a stone tool assemblage. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 120 or ANTH 323.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 427 - Environmental Archaeology


    Description:
    Analyses of sediments and plant and animal remains from archaeological sites are used to explore relationships between humans and their environments. Case studies combine natural and physical sciences to study long-term change in landscapes and ecosystems. ANTH 427/527 and GEOG 427/527 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one. Graduate credit requires an additional research paper to be specified in syllabus. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 120 or GEOG 107.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 432 - Heritage Preservation


    Description:
    Students will discuss the merits of preserving heritage buildings and landscapes, and question what is deemed worth of heritage designation. Techniques will be developed for investigating a building’s history and experience gained in writing proposals and policies to preserve heritage resources. ANTH 432 and GEOG 432 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: GEOG 305 or enrollment in REM Program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 440 - Ecology and Culture


    Description:
    Investigation into interdependent environmental and human cultural systems. Traditional agroecologies and subsistence strategies; contemporary problems of resource management, social equity, political ecology, and sustainable development. ANTH 440 and GEOG 440 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 444 - Ethnographic Field Methods


    Description:
    Methods used in ethnographic field work. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 446 - Anthropology of Globalization


    Description:
    Critically examines current theories of globalization in anthropology. Course includes selected ethnographic research on topics including global flows of people, material, ideas, identities, global political structures, and local accommodation and resistance. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 449 - Contemporary Native American Cultures and Issues


    Description:
    Analysis of contemporary Native North American cultures and issues, including tribal sovereignty, resource management, education, religion, economic, and health status, cultural continuity, and adaptation. ANTH 449 and SOC 449 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either AIS 103 or ANTH 341 or ANTH 347 or SOC 366 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 451 - History and Theory of Anthropology


    Description:
    Content and developmental history of anthropological theories and methods. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 20 units of anthropology courses.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 458 - Senior Comprehensive Survey


    Description:
    Advanced comprehensive survey of the field of anthropology as to its content and intent. Specifically designed for majors preparing for graduate work.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to an anthropology major plan.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 460 - Meaning in a Material World


    Description:
    This course will introduce students to theoretical concepts within the anthropology of material culture that will enable them to develop critical analyses of objects. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Spring Quarter).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learning Outcomes

    Activities

    Assessments

    Recognize and describe key theoretical concepts within the anthropology of material culture that help us understand objects as imbued with social, cultural, political, and economic meanings.

     

    When given a material culture analysis, students will be able to recognize and describe the structure of its theoretical framework.

    Reading reflections essays, seminar participation

    Apply material culture theories to objects encountered in everyday life.

     

    Students will choose an object, category of objects or collection of objects and will write a descriptive and analytical account that applies material culture theory.

    Object ethnography #1 (essay)

    Compare and contrast social, cultural, political, and economic perspectives of material culture.

     

    When provided research on material culture, students will distinguish between social, cultural, political, and economic perspectives of material culture.

    Reading reflections essays, seminar participation

    Assemble a theoretical framework for understanding a category or collection of objects. 

     

    Students will develop a theoretical framework for understanding a collection or category of objects.

    Object ethnography #2 (essay)

    Critique an analysis of material culture.

    Students will provide critical feedback to peer analyses of material culture.

    Peer reviews of object ethnographies



  
  • ANTH 483 - Sociolinguistics


    Description:
    Concepts and methods of sociolinguistic analysis in first and second languages. Will examine differences among cultures in the relationship between language usage and inequality. ANTH 483 and WL 483 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either ANTH 180, ANTH 381, ENG 180, or WL 481.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 485 - Method and Theory in Biological Anthropology


    Description:
    Methods and techniques, research problems, data collection, analysis, interpretation. Laboratory orientation. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 310 and ANTH 485 are allowed to fulfill BA or BS requirements. May be repeated up to 8 credits. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: introductory plus 5 upper-division credits in biological anthropology or corresponding coursework in the biological sciences.

    Credits: (1-8)

  
  • ANTH 486 - Advanced Methods in Archaeology


    Description:
    Archaeological research design; planning and supervision of laboratory and field operation; preparation of reports for publication. May be repeated up to 8 credits. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 320 and ANTH 486 allowed to fulfill BA or BS requirements. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 5 upper-division credits in archaeology.

    Credits: (1-8)

  
  • ANTH 487 - Field Linguistics


    Description:
    A laboratory oriented course providing both demonstration and practicum in recording, transcription, and structure of languages. Tapes and field derived data. May be repeated up to 8 credits. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

    Credits: (1-8)

  
  • ANTH 488 - Advanced Research in Cultural Anthropology


    Description:
    May be repeated up to 8 credits. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 130 and 5 upper-division credits in cultural anthropology.

    Credits: (1-8)

  
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    ANTH 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student-learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ANTH 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ANTH 492 - Anthropological Teaching Experience


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-2)

  
  • ANTH 493 - Anthropological Field Experience


    Description:
    Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of anthropological phenomena. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-8)

  
  • ANTH 494 - Applied GIS Project


    Description:
    GIS projects in anthropology, biology, geography, geology, resource management. ANTH 494, GEOG 494, and GEOL 494 are cross-listed courses.

    Credits: (2-6)

  
  
  • ANTH 497 - Forensics Capstone


    Description:
    A capstone course designed to assess student mastery of fundamental knowledge of forensics through submission of a portfolio of work collected throughout the program, and explore future opportunities. ANTH 497 and LAJ 497 are crosslisted; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: senior standing.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • ANTH 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ANTH 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Apparel Textiles and Merchandising (ATM)

  
  • ATM 251 - Style Principles: Body to Store


    Description:
    Theory and practice of merchandise presentation from store windows and displays to merchandising on the body. Application of principles and elements of design and concept development to execution for a variety of mediums.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 301.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ATM 270 - Digital Presentation Techniques


    Description:
    Introduction to industry standard software used to visually communicate information. Basic skills acquired include the development of line plan components, presentation techniques, and concept boards.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ATM 280 - Basic Sewing Techniques


    Description:
    Basic clothing construction theory, techniques, and teaching methods covering basic garment components: collars, sleeves, bodices, pleats, etc.  Formerly FCSA 280, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ATM 285 - Buying and Merchandising Math


    Description:
    An introduction to the financial management of fashion products; mathematical applications using percentages, mark-ups, profit formulas, pricing principles, tracking inventory, and mathematical formulas used in all levels of apparel operations.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ATM 289 - Northwest Field Experience in Apparel and Textiles


    Description:
    An applied study of clothing, textiles, fashion merchandising, and design through regional field visits to meet with fashion professionals within a range of careers.  Formerly FCSA 289, students may not receive credit for both. By permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ATM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ATM 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ATM 301 - Introduction to the Fashion Industry


    Description:
    Overview of the history, structure, and operation of the fashion industry. Provides knowledge and skills for effective development in understanding the dynamics of the fashion industry.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: ATM 270.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Evaluate the fashion cycle and its components.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Analyze the developmental steps of the fashion industry.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Identify apparel trends, styles and sizes.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Identify many sectors of the apparel industry.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Understand the roles and responsibilities of designers, manufacturers, and retailers.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Analyze sustainability/social responsibility in the apparel industry.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Use fashion terminology appropriately.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Determine the scope of jobs in the fashion industry.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Practice and improve communication, writing, and presentation skills to enable students to have a competitive advantage in the fashion industry.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, class discussion and final project.

    Use industry technology to execute professional quality work.

     

    Weekly assignments, projects, and final project.



  
  • ATM 351 - Sociocultural Aspects of Apparel


    Description:
    Clothing in relation to individual and group behavior patterns; personal and social meanings attributed to dress; and cultural patterns of technology, aesthetics, ritual, morality, and symbolism. Recommended, PSY 101, SOC 107, and ANTH 107.  Formerly FCSA 351, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ATM 353 - Apparel Manufacturing


    Description:
    Analysis and evaluation of apparel through manufacturing; specification development, seam/stitch classifications, apparel assembly, equipment capabilities and production processes, costing, strategic sourcing, and quality assurance. Consideration of consumer product expectations, sustainability and intended end-use will be evaluated throughout the course.  Formerly FCSA 353, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ATM 280, and ATM 301, and ATM 355 are required.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ATM 355 - Consumer Textiles


    Description:
    Study of natural and synthetic textiles: generic classification, fiber-forming substances, morphology, fabrication, finishing and dyeing processes, properties, and performances. Ten dollar material fee.  Formerly FCSA 355, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ATM 379 - ATM Internship Planning


    Description:
    Preparation for required ATM internship; identifying professional goals, skills, opportunities and strategies, complete resumes, the application processes, preparing for interviews, analyzing the student internship, and introductory portfolio preparation.  Formerly FCSA 379, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • ATM 381 - Fashion Show Production


    Description:
    Preparation, production, and evaluation of special fashion related events. Professional learning experiences will include modeling techniques, organization and directing procedures.  Formerly FCSA 381, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 4 credits.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • ATM 388 - Advanced Fashion Design


    Description:
    Fundamental concepts of flat pattern and draping design theories and techniques. Design and execution of draped and flat patterned samples and garment structures will be required. Includes translation of garment ideas from conception through production and merchandising. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 280 or TH 261 and admission to the apparel, textiles and merchandising major or minor or the apparel design minor or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ATM 389 - Fashion Trend Analysis


    Description:
    Fashion forecasting; reflecting the acceptance or rejection of trends; analysis of socio-economic, demographic, media, and fashion influences. Students will have an opportunity to travel to market.  Formerly FCSA 389, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 301.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ATM 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ATM 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ATM 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ATM 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ATM 452 - History of Fashion


    Description:
    Historical changes in fashion and costume design from Egyptian period through Eastern civilization to present. Social, political, and religious influences on fashions. ATM 452 and TH 452 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ATM 485 - International Retailing


    Description:
    Emphasis on international retailing and global trade. Focus on cross-cultural differences, work environments, policies, and regulations. ATM 485 and RMT 485 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.  Formerly FCSA 485, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: RMT 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ATM 487 - Fashion Merchandising Exit Assessment


    Description:
    During the last quarter of their program, students are assessed on program outcomes and portfolios are created for internship and job interviews.  Formerly FCSA 487, students may not receive credit for both. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • ATM 488 - Fashion Line Development


    Description:
    Production of an apparel line from conceptualization to completion. Design concepts will be executed through storyboards, identification of target market, merchandising strategy, and completion of muslin samples. A final project of three original designs will be showcased at the annual fashion show. May be repeated up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 388 or TH 361 and admissions to the apparel, textiles and merchandising major or minor or the apparel design minor or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ATM 489 - Merchandise Buying and Planning


    Description:
    Principles of buying and selling merchandise; analysis of consumer demand, stock inventories and open-to-buy.  Formerly FCSA 489, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 285 and RMT 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ATM 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience within the apparel industry. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. 40 hours required per credit. May be repeated up to 20 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ATM 379.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ATM 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    Formerly FCSA 491, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ATM 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ATM 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ATM 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ATM 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Art (ART)

  
  • ART 101 - Introduction to Western Art


    Description:
    The visual arts as an expression of the human experience. Does not apply to the art major. AH-Aesthetic Experience.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Aesthetic Experience.

  
  • ART 102 - Introduction to Non-Western Art


    Description:
    A survey of non-western painting, sculpture, and architecture. This course does not apply to the art major. AH-Aesthetic Experience.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Aesthetic Experience.

  
  • ART 103 - Art Appreciation


    Description:
    An introduction to artistic styles, periods, techniques, and ways of making art. The class will consider art from the prehistoric to the contemporary period and will introduce students to the visual components. AH-Aesthetic Experience.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    AH-Aesthetic Experience.

  
  • ART 150 - Introduction to Drawing


    Description:
    Introduction to observational drawing. Students will learn to see, interpret, and accurately render objects while exploring a variety of traditional drawing media and techniques. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ART 170 - Two-Dimensional Design


    Description:
    Fundamental exploration of two-dimensional design, with emphasis on the elements and principles of design, skill acquisition, and the development of creative problem solving in design. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ART 171 - Three-Dimensional Design


    Description:
    Fundamental exploration of three-dimensional design, with emphasis on the elements and principles of design, skill acquisition, and the development of creative problem solving in design. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ART 172 - Computer Fundamentals in Art and Design


    Description:
    This course introduces the use of digital media from the artist’s perspective, covering basic skills in MAC OS, Windows, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ART 225 - Beginning Photography


    Description:
    Introduction to 35mm black and white film-based photography. Emphasis on technical skill development, applied printmaking techniques, and creative problem-solving. Course meets 5 hours per week.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ART 235 - Ancient and Medieval Art


    Description:
    A historical survey of  at of the western world from ancient art through art of the Medieval era.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ART 236 - Renaissance through Mid-19th-century Art


    Description:
    A historical survey of art of the western world from the Renaissance to Impressionism. Class meets four hours per week.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ART 235.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ART 237 - Impressionism through Postmodernism


    Description:
    A historical survey of art of the western world from Impressionism through Postmodernism. Class meets four hours per week.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ART 235 and 236.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ART 241 - Beginning Wood Design


    Description:
    Introduction to wood as an artistic and design medium. Emphasis on visual communication utilizing basic shaping and finishing processes. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ART 246 - Beginning Jewelry/ Metals


    Description:
    Design and construction of jewelry and small-scale metal objects. Emphasis on technical skill development, applied technique, conceptual problems and introduction to contemporary work. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ART 250 - Figure Drawing


    Description:
    Further continuation of the skills, methods, and media from ART 150, with an emphasis on the study of anatomy on drawing the clothed and nude human form. Class meets five hours per week.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ART 150.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ART 251 - Beginning Illustration


    Description:
    Introduction to illustration using a variety of media and industry standard software. Class meets five hours per week. Formerly ART 351; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ART 150, and ART 170, and ART 172.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ART 260 - Beginning Painting


    Description:
    An introduction to a variety of painting techniques. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ART 262 - Beginning Watercolor


    Description:
    An introduction to painting, utilizing watercolor and other water-based media. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ART 265 - Beginning Ceramics


    Description:
    Beginning instruction in ceramics with a focus on hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, including concept development and historic, contemporary, and multi-cultural approaches to the medium. Class meets five hours per week.

    Credits: (4)

 

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