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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Operate a 35mm film camera and process film
- Identify and apply compositional elements in image creation
- Indicate knowledge of historical and contemporary technical and conceptual approaches to photography
- Describe their own technical and conceptual processes
- Demonstrate photographic printmaking skills
- Practice proficiency in using appropriate photographic vocabulary to analyze work
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehension of the basic movements and developments in the history of art of the ancient and medieval eras
- Analyze various works of art; identify their formal elements; define their intrinsic character
- Identify how works of art express the ideals and values of their respective civilizations and historical periods
- Distinguish major works of art by identifying artists, periods, national origins, titles and/or subject matter, and their significance to the history of art
- Use the terminology of art history
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehension of the basic movements and developments in the history of art of the 14th through mid- 19th centuries
- Analyze various works of art; identify their formal elements; define their intrinsic character
- Identify how works of art express the ideals and values of their respective civilizations and historical periods
- Distinguish major works of art by identifying artists, periods, national origins, titles and/or subject matter, and their significance to the history of art
- Use the terminology of art history
- Use appropriate language to clearly communicate ideas regarding art
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehension of the basic movements and developments in the history of Impressionism through Postmodernism
- Analyze various works of art; identify their formal elements; define their intrinsic character
- Identify how works of art express the ideals and values of their respective civilizations and historical periods
- Distinguish major works of art by identifying artists, periods, national origins, titles and/or subject matter, and their significance to the history of art
- Use the terminology of art history
- Use appropriate language to clearly communicate ideas regarding art
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Indicate knowledge of the unique properties of various hardwoods
- Demonstrate proficiency using hand tools and machinery
- Apply creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Design works that incorporate conceptual content
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity and proficiency in a variety of machine-assisted and chemical processes
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio safety
- Demonstrate proficiency in the process of joining metal through soldering
- Design and produce complex small-scale, open and closed three-dimensional forms
- Incorporate conceptual content, including strategies of abstraction, narrative and personal expression
- Practice proficiency in using the critical languages of art and design to analyze work
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Reproduce a realistic likeness of the human figure on a flat surface
- Demonstrate proficiency in multiple drawing media
- Locate and identify elements of human anatomy
- Apply accurate sight measuring in drawing the human figure
- Employ techniques covered in class in order to enhance comprehension
- Apply problem solving strategies
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create children’s book illustrations
- Create spot illustrations that are suitable for printed or digital publications
- Use basic computer software techniques to create illustrations.
- Design basic contour drawing templates suitable for scanning
- Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of media
- Create illustrations in a variety of styles
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 260 - Beginning Painting
Description:
An introduction to a variety of painting techniques. Class meets five hours per week.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify basic painting media and tools
- Demonstrate knowledge of color mixing techniques and fundamentals of color theory
- Apply underpainting techniques and various glazing procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of building canvas stretcher frames and preparing canvases
- Apply techniques of blending and modeling objects to create volume and space
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio and material safety
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 262 - Beginning Watercolor
Description:
An introduction to painting, utilizing watercolor and other water-based media. Class meets five hours per week.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in traditional water based media and surfaces
- Recognize and apply a variety of application techniques
- Memorize basic terminology specific to water based media
- Choose the correct combination of brushes and techniques in order to produce a desired visual effect
- Demonstrate the effects of transparency on color
- Apply professional craftsmanship in their studio practice
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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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)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Indicate knowledge of historical and contemporary technical and conceptual approaches to hand built and thrown ceramics
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio safety
- Demonstrate proficiency in the process of joining slabs of clay, coil building and the manipulation of wheel thrown forms
- Incorporate conceptual content, including strategies of abstraction, narrative and personal expression
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 274 - Beginning Typography
Description:
History and application of typography as a tool for visual communication using industry standard software. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 170.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify typographic form and its visual characteristics
- Recognize type styles that are appropriate to a specific client, product or message
- Design single page layouts using type only
- Design a book ready for print
- Use letter and line spacing in headlines and body text
- Prepare and present a graphic design portfolio
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 280 - Beginning Sculpture
Description:
Introduction to the studio experience in sculpture. Emphasis is on the fundamental materials and basic methods of sculpture. Class meets five hours per week.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the sculptural processes of addition, subtraction, substitution and mold making
- Recognize the elements of design as related to the organization of three-dimensional form
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio safety
- Discuss knowledge of historical and contemporary sculpture
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 282 - Computer Art I
Description:
Use of computer systems and web software as tools for creative expression.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 170.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop web authoring skills appropriate for web software to create page layouts, links, roll overs, site maps, and templates
- Learn web authoring skills appropriate for web software to create images and animations for the web.
- Fabricate web imagery to express a concept.
- Create a portfolio of electronic art appropriate for viewing on the web.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/20/07
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ART 283 - Beginning Graphic Interface Design
Description:
Design of graphic interfaces for web pages and applications using principles of visual organization and composition. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 172 and ART 274.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify and analyze experience-based problems through a user-centered lens
- Explore various pre-visualization methods as they apply to the basic foundation of interactivity
- Apply paper prototyping and user testing to gain an understanding of creating user-centered design solutions
- Create a complete user-interface simulation
- Apply design competence to user-centered design challenge
- Develop branding and logo designs
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 285 - Printmaking I
Description:
Exploration of techniques and history of prints, with an emphasis on relief printmaking. Six hours of studio per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 150 and ART 170.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify printmaking materials and equipment: Press, plates (lino./wood), cutting tools. Inks and papers.
- Demonstrate safe studio practices for tools and presses.
- Demonstrate the history of printing processes and the social impact of printmaking in art and society.
- Demonstrate techniques of relief prints (lino./wood cut) monoprints, collographs as well as processes for full-color printing.
- Introduce print portfolio as a resource tool for students.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/20/17
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ART 298 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 299 - Seminar
Credits: (1-5)
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ART 324 - History of Photography
Description:
An historical survey of photography from its beginnings to the present, focusing on interrelationships between photography and other visual arts, changing technologies, and contributions of major photographers and art movements.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the processes used to produce photographic images and discuss each in terms of its inherent aesthetics
- Define and correctly use relevant terms
- Apply research and critical thinking skills to analyze the relationship between photography and other visual arts
- Synthesize and summarize information from a variety of sources regarding style, technique and intentions that distinguish particular photographers
- Identify and formulate a set of criteria to visually analyze a photographic image
- Appraise significance of photographic medium in relation to visual culture
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/20/16
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ART 325A - Intermediate Photography: Color
Description:
Introduction to digital color photography with emphasis on color image capture, editing, printing, and artificial lighting as well as historical and contemporary uses of color. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 225.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency using a digital camera to produce color photographs
- Employ current photo-editing applications
- Apply knowledge of digital visual culture, including conceptual and design elements
- Analyze photographic images
- Demonstrate proficiency utilizing artificial lighting in the creation of photographic images
- Write about creative photographic processes in relation to their own work
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 325B - Intermediate Photography: Analog Processes
Description:
Continued exploration of film-based darkroom photography, with the introduction of new techniques, processes and applications. Incorporation contemporary practices and concepts. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 225.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in alternative analog processes
- Apply creative solutions to alternative, analog photographic applications
- Analyze photographic images
- Examine the work of contemporary photographers working with non-traditional alternative processes
- Demonstrate proficiency utilizing artificial lighting in the creation of photographic images
- Write about creative, non-traditional photographic processes in relation to their own work
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/17/16
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ART 325C - Intermediate Photography: Visual Narratives
Description:
Exploration of the creative and conceptual processes of utilizing the photographic medium to explore visual language. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 225.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in various methods of creating narrative
- Apply knowledge of both analog and digital capture skills
- Analyze photographic images as they relate to the theme of visual narratives
- Demonstrate proficiency utilizing artificial lighting in the creation of photographic images
- Assemble a print and digital portfolio addressing technical and conceptual concerns
- Write about creative photographic processes in relation to their own work
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 330 - Art in the Elementary School (Put on reserve 9/16/18)
Description:
Content and methodology for teaching art in the elementary school. (Put on reserve 9/16/18, will go inactive 8/24/21)
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: conditional or full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
Credits: (4)
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ART 332 - Art Curriculum and Field Experience (Put on reserve 9/16/18)
Description:
Developing discipline-based art education curriculum for the elementary and middle school, as well as preparing curriculum to teach Friday children’s art classes. (Put on reserve 9/16/18, will go inactive 8/24/21)
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 330 and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.
Credits: (4)
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ART 341 - Intermediate Wood Design
Description:
Design and fabrication of furniture forms. Emphasis on creative form development utilizing sophisticated fabrication and finishing processes. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 241.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Design and create furniture forms
- Apply creative problem solving and critical thinking skills related to studio furniture design and fabrication
- Demonstrate proficiency in shaping, fabricating and finishing wood and wood-based materials
- Design works that incorporate conceptual content
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools and material, safety
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/17/16
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ART 346A - Intermediate Jewelry/Metals: Casting and Link Structures
Description:
Technical and conceptual aspects of jewelry and metalwork through model-making, casting, mold-making, and construction of linkages and chains. Emphasis on personal exploration. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 246.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate continued proficiency and advanced application of processes
- Apply creativity to model making, casting, mold making and linkage structures
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools and material, safety
- Plan and present proposals for creative model making, casting, mold making and linkage structures work
- Indicate knowledge of contemporary conceptual approaches to jewelry/metalsmithing
- Create works that incorporate conceptual content
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 346B - Intermediate Jewelry/Metals: Enameling
Description:
Technical and conceptual aspects of jewelry and metalwork with focus on enameling (glass on metal). Emphasis on personal exploration. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 246.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate continued proficiency and advanced application of processes
- Apply creativity to various classical enameling techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools and material, safety
- Plan and present proposals for creative enameling work
- Indicate knowledge of contemporary conceptual approaches to jewelry/metalsmithing
- Create works that incorporate conceptual content
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 346C - Intermediate Jewelry/Metals: Form and Surface
Description:
Technical and conceptual aspects of jewelry and metalwork with focus on form development (chasing, dieforming and electroforming) and surface embellishment techniques. Emphasis on personal exploration. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 246.
Credits: (4)
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ART 350 - Mixed-media Drawing
Description:
Continued exploration in drawing with emphasis on mixed-media processes. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 250.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply traditional and mixed media processes to create work using narrative, representational and/or abstract imagery
- Demonstrate the ability to develop content and context through preliminary drawings
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio and material safety
- Examine contemporary artists whose work makes use of traditional and experimental media
- Students will use correct vocabulary to communicate theoretical approaches to drawings
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/17/16
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ART 351 - Intermediate Illustration
Description:
Continues exploration of illustration stressing development of personal expression in variety of media and industry standard software. Class meets five hours per week. Formerly ART 451; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 251 and permission.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of advanced illustration software
- Apply an awareness of visual elements of global cultures
- Demonstrate proficiency incorporating text and image
- Demonstrate proficiency using a variety of illustration media
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/17/16
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ART 360A - Intermediate Painting: Narrative and Representation
Description:
Continued exploration of painting techniques with a focus on narrative and representation. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 260.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Utilize pictorial narrative, sequential narrative and/or implied narrative
- Use representational imagery and specific surfaces to create content
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio and material safety
- Students will use correct vocabulary to communicate theoretical approaches to narrative painting
- Examine contemporary artists whose work is directly related to representational and narrative art making
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 360B - Intermediate Painting: Color
Description:
Further development of painting techniques with emphasis on color as a conceptual, formal, and organization tool. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 260.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create a body of work with color as the major organizational design principle.
- Examine artists who use color as subject matter
- Students will apply concepts such as: expression, meaning and content to their work
- Create works of art using alternative painting surfaces
- Differentiate between color used as symbol, as expression, and as description
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 360C - Intermediate Painting: Abstraction
Description:
Further development of painting techniques with emphasis on abstraction as a conceptual, formal, and organizational tool. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 260.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic strategies of abstract painting
- Create works utilizing a variety of application techniques
- Students will use correct vocabulary to analyze non-objective art
- Demonstrate the ability to abstract form from the natural world
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 362 - Intermediate Watercolor
Description:
Further development of the techniques and skills acquired in ART 262, with emphasis on personal expression. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 262.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in water based media
- Compare and contrast application techniques
- Express personal style
- Experiment with non-traditional surfaces
- Apply professional craftsmanship in their studio practice
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 365A - Intermediate Ceramics: Hand-Building
Description:
Intermediate instruction in ceramics with a focus on developing hand-building techniques, including more in-depth concept development and historic, contemporary, and multi-cultural approaches to the medium. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 265.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the process of production, altering and measuring wheel-thrown components
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools, and material safety
- Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of historical and contemporary technical and conceptual approaches to complex thrown and altered ceramic forms
- Create works that incorporate conceptual content, including strategies of abstraction, narrative and personal expression
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 365B - Intermediate Ceramics: Wheel-Throwing
Description:
Intermediate instruction in ceramics with a focus on developing wheel-throwing techniques, including more in-depth concept development and historic, contemporary, and multi-cultural approaches to the medium. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 265.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the process of production of hand-built ceramic form
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools, and material safety
- Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of historical and contemporary technical and conceptual approaches to complex hand built forms
- Create works that incorporate conceptual content, including strategies of abstraction, narrative and personal expression
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 365C - Intermediate Ceramics: Mold-Making
Description:
Intermediate instruction in ceramics with a focus on mold-making and mold materials including plaster, plywood and polystyrene molds, including more in-depth concept development and historic, contemporary, and multi-cultural approaches to the medium. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 265.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the process of producing forms with molds
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools, and material safety
- Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of historical and contemporary technical and conceptual approaches to complex molded forms
- Create works that incorporate conceptual content, including strategies of abstraction, narrative and personal expression
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/17/16
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ART 370 - Beginning Layout and Design
Description:
Application of two and three-dimensional design principles and theoretical concepts to layout and design using industry standard software. Class meets five hours per week. Acceptance into the BFA graphic design major via portfolio review.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 150, and ART 171, and ART 172, and ART 274 and permission.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create thumbnail sketches with revisions for design layout
- Create original photography and illustration for use within their design projects
- Use the modular grid system to create visual relationships between image and typography
- Demonstrate proficiency with industry standard design technology
- Design a logo/brand for a client
- Prepare and present a graphic design portfolio
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 371 - Intermediate Layout and Design
Description:
Continued work in design composition with emphasis on the application of letter, forms, color, image and concept using industry standard software. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 370.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create thumbnail sketches with revisions for advanced design layout
- Create original images for use within their design projects
- Use the modular grid system to create complex visual relationships between image and typography
- Prepare digital files for offset printing
- Design a variety of promotional materials for a client
- Prepare and present a revised graphic design portfolio
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 372 - Beginning Design and Production
Description:
Design composition with emphasis on production techniques, as well as the application of type, image and concept using industry standard software. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 371.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Assess the needs of a client and create a variety of designs for the client
- Create original photography and illustration for use within their design projects
- Demonstrate proficiency in the preparation of designs for offset printing
- Select refined ideas from thumbnail sketches
- Assemble and present a revised graphic design portfolio
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 374 - History of Graphic Design
Description:
A historical survey of the graphic arts from their beginning to the present.
Credits: (4)
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ART 380A - Intermediate Sculpture: Object and Form
Description:
A continuation of the studio experience in sculpture, emphasizing the development of object and form, a higher level of technical competence, continued exploration of materials and conceptual development. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 280.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in sculptural processes including assemblage, fabrication and construction
- Develop content and context using object and form
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools, and material safety
- Utilize correct terminology relevant to sculpture
- Prepare and present research on a contemporary sculptor
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 380B - Intermediate Sculpture: Installation Art
Description:
A continuation of the studio experience of sculpture, emphasizing the development of installation art within a spatial context, higher level of technical competence, continued exploration of materials and conceptual development. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 280.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop content and context within the format of installation
- Examine how specific sites informs the content and context of installation art
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools, and material safety
- Utilize correct terminology relevant to installation art
- Prepare and present research on a contemporary installation artist
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 382 - Computer Art II (Put on reserve 9/16/16)
Description:
Exploration of several software programs and computer output devices for creation of electronic art. (Put on reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2012. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop advanced computer skills appropriate for creating filters, palettes, layers, animations, and other advanced visual effects.
- Demonstrate diverse proficiency with output options from print, film, web, digital camera and scanners, and/or video output.
- Fabricate an installation or web site to express a conceptual concept.
- Demonstrate advanced creative skills incorporating the conceptual as well as technical tools.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/29/07
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ART 383 - Intermediate Graphic Interface Design
Description:
Further exploration of graphic interface design for web pages and applications using principles of visual organization and composition. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 283 and permission.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Utilize and focus on usability as a key aspect of web design
- Use various pre-visualization and planning methods as they apply to web design
- Identify and interpret design components of web pages
- Apply design proficiency to graphic interface design for the web
- Identify and utilize professional practices of web design
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Adobe Muse software
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 389 - Contemporary Concepts in Art (Put on reserve as of 9/16/15)
Description:
Exploration of the contextual, formal, and philosophic meanings of current art movements and theories in regards to their relevance and place in contemporary art practice. Put on reserve as of 9/16/15. Will go inactive 8/24/18.
Credits: (4)
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ART 396 - Individual Study
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 397 - Honors
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.
Credits: (1-12)
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ART 398 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 399 - Seminar
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-5)
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ART 414 - Recent Art
Description:
The visual arts of the last 25 years, including the traditional forms of painting, sculpture and architecture, and newer forms including video, computer, and performance art.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 237.
Credits: (4)
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ART 416 - International Experience in Art, Architecture, and Design
Description:
An in-class and on-site study of art, architecture and design which provides firsthand experience of art and culture of countries that have had an enormous impact on history. May be repeated up to 8 credits. By permission of instructor based on application through Study Abroad and Exchange Program. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Spring).
Credits: (1-4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify, define and differentiate major works of art, various movements and developments that most clearly express the ideals and values of relevant artistic eras’ cultural perspectives
- Distinguish and analyze the variety of techniques and formal visual elements of individual works of art, architecture and design
- Evaluate and interpret various works of art in relation to the context and historical background in which they were created
- Synthesize, summarize and assess information from a variety of sources regarding concepts that define and distinguish the movements and traditions of art, architecture and design
- Summarize ways in which art has been a significant element of human society throughout history
- Examine and interpret the geographical and cultural context of significant works of art, architecture and design
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/17/16
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ART 420 - American Art and Architecture
Description:
A study of art and architecture in America from the Colonial era to today. Contributions of Americans to world art, the role of art in American life and the work of canonical artists and architects are stressed. Recognition of major and styles is emphasized.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing or higher.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Distinguish and analyze the variety of techniques and formal visual elements of individual works of art in different media.
- Evaluate and interpret various works of art in relation to the context and historical background in which they were created.
- Identify, define and differentiate the various styles that most clearly express the ideals and values of American society from the colonial period to the present.
- Identify artists, titles of works, stylistic period and significance of major works of art and architecture.
- Define and correctly use artist terms relevant to the artistic periods studied.
- Synthesize, summarize and assess information from a variety of sources regarding concepts that define and distinguish the movements and traditions in American art.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/20/16
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ART 425 - Advanced Photography
Description:
Development of a personal portfolio with emphasis on developing conceptual ideas through research, planning, and experimentation. Class meets five hours per week. May be repeated up to 16 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 325A, and ART 325B, and ART 325C.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Design and manage a long-term photography project
- Create a portfolio that demonstrates technical expertise and utilizes original conceptual content
- Evaluate current scholarship regarding the photograph as contemporary art
- Apply advanced-level, critical analysis to photographic images
- Create and prepare submissions for professional exhibition opportunities
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 430 - Components of Art Education (Put on reserve 9/16/17)
Description:
Content and strategies for teaching aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and art production in art education; writing, implementing, and assessing quality art lessons. (Put on reserve 9/16/17. Will go inactive 8/24/2020.)
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 330.
Credits: (4)
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ART 432 - Art in Secondary School (Put on reserve 9/16/17)
Description:
Current philosophies and curriculum in the secondary school; objectives, planning, methods of teaching and evaluation. (Put on reserve 9/16/17. Will go inactive 8/24/2020.)
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 430.
Credits: (4)
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ART 441 - Advanced Wood Design
Description:
Advanced design and fabrication of furniture forms, with emphasis on research and development utilizing advanced or innovative fabrication and finishing processes. Class meets five hours per week. May be repeated up to 16 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 341.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Design and create advanced unique studio furniture
- Apply advanced creative problem solving and critical thinking skills related to studio furniture design and fabrication
- Demonstrate expertise in shaping, fabricating and finishing wood and wood-based materials
- Design advanced works that incorporate conceptual content
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools and material, safety
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 446 - Advanced Jewelry/Metals
Description:
Advanced exploration of personal expression in jewelry and/or metals. Emphasis on self-direction, conceptual and technical mastery and professionalization of practice. Class meets five hours per week. May be repeated up to 16 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 346A, and ART 346B, and ART 346C or by permission after having taken two of these three courses.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create works that demonstrates expertise in advanced Jewelry/Metals processes
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools and material, safety
- Formulate and present proposals for a cohesive body of self- directed work
- Evaluate and modify project plans to create a body of work
- Write a cohesive statement about their creative work and professional record
- Create visual portfolio, seek and enter juried exhibition opportunities
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 450 - Advanced Drawing
Description:
Further development of skills in drawing with emphasis on building a cohesive body of work. Class meets five hours per week. May be repeated up to 16 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 250.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create a cohesive body of work that communicates advanced concepts
- Clearly articulate complex ideas regarding advanced concepts in painting
- Students will use correct vocabulary to communicate theoretical concepts of drawing
- Create projects using monotypes, image transfers and mixed media processes
- Examine various contemporary artists whose work is primarily based in drawing media
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 460 - Advanced Painting
Description:
Advanced exploration of painting with an emphasis on building a cohesive body work. Class meets five hours per week. May be repeated up to 16 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 360A, and ART 360B, and ART 360C or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create a cohesive body of work that communicates advance concepts
- Clearly articulate complex ideas regarding advanced concepts in painting
- Students will use correct vocabulary to communicate theoretical concepts of painting
- Examine various contemporary artists
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio and material safety
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 465 - Advanced Ceramics
Description:
Advanced instruction in ceramics with a focus on developing technical expertise and creating a visual voice in the medium through self-directed research in historical, contemporary, and multi-cultural approaches to the medium. Class meets five hours per week. May be repeated up to 16 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 365A , and ART 365B, and ART 365C, or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create work that demonstrates expertise in a variety of techniques within hand-built, wheel thrown and/or molded work
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools, and material safety
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of historical and contemporary technical and conceptual approaches to ceramics
- Create works that incorporate conceptual content, including strategies of abstraction, narrative and personal expression
- Analyze the outcomes of specific temperatures and firing techniques on test clay and glaze materials
- Evaluate results from advanced firing techniques Students will complete work that incorporates a variety of techniques
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 470 - Advertising Graphic Design
Description:
Concept and design as applied to advertising problems with emphasis on presentation and communication skills with analysis and implementation of marketing strategies. Class meets five hours per week. Acceptance into the BFA graphic design major via portfolio review. May be repeated up to 8 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: by permission.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Utilize a set of methodologies for brainstorming as an individual and creative team
- Formulate creative briefs for an advertising campaign
- Design an advertising campaign
- Solve design problems as a member of a creative team
- Apply an integrated theme and concept to a complete advertising campaign system
- Write headlines and copy
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 471 - Corporate Graphic Design
Description:
Concept and design as applied to corporate graphic design problems with emphasis on presentation and communication skills with analysis and implementation of marketing strategies. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 470.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Prepare a strategic mission statement and core values worksheet
- Demonstrate expertise in the use of a branding process that might include identify brand positioning, brand image, brand affiliation, and the brand vision
- Formulate creative briefs as part of the branding process
- Generate and revise thumbnails, roughs, color studies and type studies for the full ideation process of design
- Design a professional logo
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 472 - Intermediate Design and Production
Description:
Development of professional practices, creative problem solving techniques, and understanding and establishing relationships with vendors. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 471.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use industry standard software to design advanced multi-page projects
- Demonstrate expertise in the preparation of complex, multi-page designs for offset printing
- Demonstrate time management skills
- Prepare a job proposal and cost estimate
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/17/16
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ART 474 - Intermediate Typography
Description:
Exploration of advanced type and image relationships, including conceptual, structural and visual elements with an emphasis on history and terminology. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 172 and ART 274.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use industry standard software to design advanced typographic projects
- Design a unique typeface using digital software
- Design headlines and body text using advanced letter and line spacing concepts
- Design signage and way-finding systems
- Demonstrate time management skills
- Prepare, revise and present a graphic design portfolio
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 480 - Advanced Sculpture
Description:
Advanced studies in sculpture. Emphasis is on creative self-expression and the development of a self-directed body of work. Class meets five hours per week. May be repeated up to 16 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 380A and ART 380B or by permission.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create a cohesive body of self-directed sculptural work
- Use the visual strategies of sculpture as a mode of communication and expression
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools, and material safety
- Utilize advanced vocabulary relevant to sculpture
- Prepare and present research on contemporary sculptural work as it relates to the student’s self-directed project
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 483 - Advanced Graphic Interface Design
Description:
Advanced exploration of graphic interface design for web pages and applications using principles of visual organization and composition. Class meets five hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ART 383 and permission.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate how historical and contemporary design theory informs “experience design” as a field of practice
- Apply the processes and methodologies of “experience design” and “interaction design”
- Create comprehensive and systematic team design project that addresses local issues or needs
- Solve complex, “experience design” problems that address user needs
- Create a system of design assets that address print and digital media needs
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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Learning Agreement Forms ART 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)
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ART 491 - Workshop
Description:
May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 495 - Studio Project
Description:
Preparation of a professional portfolio and presentation of the portfolio or of a body of work for exhibition. Satisfies end-of-year assessment requirements. Must be taken during one of the last two quarters prior to graduation.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: by permission.
Credits: (2)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in at least one studio area or graphic design
- Prepare a body of work for exhibition and/or portfolio
- Write a cohesive statement about their creative work and professional record
- Plan career objectives
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15
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ART 496A - Individual Study: Computer Art
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496C - Individual Study: Ceramics
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496D - Individual Study: Drawing
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496E - Individual Study: Art Education
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496G - Individual Study: Graphic Design
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496H - Individual Study: Art History
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496J - Individual Study: Jewelry/Metals
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496P - Individual Study: Painting
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496R - Individual Study: Printmaking
Description:
By permission. May be repeated.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496S - Individual Study: Sculpture
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496T - Individual Study: Photography
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 496W - Individual Study: Wood Design
Description:
By permission. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 497 - Honors
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.
Credits: (1-12)
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ART 498 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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ART 499 - Seminar
Credits: (1-5)
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AST 102 - Introduction to Asian Studies
Description:
An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of Asia; emphasizing geography, history, culture, and economics. SB-Perspectives on World Cultures (W). Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).
Credits: (3)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Articulate an understanding of the history, cultures, and societies of Asia.
- Analyze important trends in Asia and explain the causes and effects of those trends.
- Identify contemporary issues impacting Asian society, culture, politics and international affairs.
- Identify and articulate the various ways in which Asia is studied within the academy.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/7/17
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AST 298 - Special Topics
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-6)
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AST 299 - Seminar
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-5)
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AST 301 - Chinese Literature in Translation
Description:
A survey of Chinese literature in translation. AST 301 and CHIN 301 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of Chinese culture and trace the influence and representation of this culture in the literary works.
- Characterize the basic features of traditional Chinese literary forms or genres (prose, poetry, and drama).
- Identify recurring themes, conflicts and characters in Chinese literary works.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/21/04
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AST 310 - Japan Today
Description:
Study of culture, social structure, human relations, and issues and problems in contemporary Japan.
Credits: (3)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the political, economic, cultural and religious structures of contemporary Japan.
- Identify the ways in which Japanese society has been influenced by, and maintained distance from, western cultural institutions.
- Verbally and expositorally articulate an understanding of political, economic, cultural and religious structures of contemporary and their influences on the wider social milieu.
- Develop analytical, reading and writing skills.
- Identify the changes in and evolution of the various cultural structures in contemporary Japanese society.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/03/14
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AST 340 - Ethnography of China (Put on reserve 9/16/17)
Description:
This course is designed to explore China from the perspectives of general cultural patterns and ethnicity. ANTH 340 and AST 340 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. (Put on reserve 9/16/17. Will go inactive 8/24/2020.)
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Tell what ethnic identifications are in China and to state the key ethnic and political problems concerning Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia.
- Describe the steady, multiethnic formation of China throughout history by a complex process of cultural diffusion, population move, and violent action.
- Provide an underlying geopolitical explanation of the policy of the Chinese government towards the minority peoples in its frontier regions and towards its national security.
- Procure concepts and tools for presenting the forms of interethnic relations through what happened and what is going on in multiethnic China.
- Specify how the Chinese ‘autonomous’ solutions to the ethnic minorities work and fail.
- Increase experience in reading and writing about ethnic groups and cultures.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/01/12
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AST 348 - Contemporary China
Description:
This course focuses on contemporary China and covers such topics as general situation, family, marriage, citizenship, community institutions, work, religion, ethnicity, education, popular culture, politics, social class, rural-urban inequalities, gender, and social change. ANTH 348 and AST 348 are cross-listed courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the general situation of China including geography, population, administration, political system, social control, and current development.
- Recognize how such social institutions in China as families, kinship, marriage, citizenship, household registration, community, and work unit operate.
- Compare diverse ethnicities in China including the dominant Chineseness, multiple minority groups, and the forms of interethnic relations.
- Develop concepts and tools for presenting the culture, socialization, religion, education, and modernity in China.
- Explain underlying sociocultural foundation of class, stratification, rural-urban inequalities, gender issues, and change.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/15/18
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AST 397 - Honors
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.
Credits: (1-12)
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AST 398 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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AST 399 - Seminar
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-5)
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AST 401 - Asia/Pacific Studies Capstone
Description:
Senior research project of creative expression, to be completed in conjunction with elective course under the supervision of an Asia Pacific Studies teaching faculty member or someone designated by director.
Credits: (3)
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AST 496 - Individual Study
Description:
May be repeated if subject is different.
Credits: (1-6)
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