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Course Descriptions
Courses in this section are grouped as follows: Art History and Studio Art. Prerequisites may be waived by consent of instructor. For the non-major, any number of studio courses will be accepted as electives.

Students who have earned 24 or more semester hours of credit at any accredited post-secondary institutions(s) before the start of the fall 2002 semester must meet the general education requirements stipulated in the UM-St Louis 2001-2002 Bulletin. The following courses fulfill the Humanities breadth of study requirements as described in that Bulletin:

ART HISTORY 1100, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1108, 1109, 1110, 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, 2225, 2235, 2237, 2238, 2240, 2245, 2250, 2255, 2265, 2270, 2272, 2279, 2281, 2291, 2295, 3303, 3360, 3365, 3374, 3375, 3376, 3385, 3390, 3391, 3393, 3394, 3395, 3396, 3397, 3398, 4405, 4408, 4411, 4425, 4435, 4445, 4455, 4465, 4475, 4481, 4490, 4495.

The following courses meet the Cultural Diversity requirement: ART HISTORY 1103, 1104, 1105, 1108, 1109, 1110, 4405, and 4408.

Art History

1100 Introduction to Western Art (3) [H]
An introduction to major historical movements in Western art.

1103 Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and Central America (3) [CD]
A survey of the arts of native peoples of Middle America before the coming of the Spaniards in 1519. The cultural context and meaning of sculpture, painting, architecture, and ritual among the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and other tribes.

1104 Indigenous Arts of North America(3) [CD]
A survey of the indigenous arts of North America from pre-contact through the present. Cultures to be covered include Iroquois and Ojibway of the Northeast; Navajo and Pueblo of the Southwest; Kwaguith and Gitsxan of the Northwest Coast ; and Inuit from the Arctic. The relationship of art to religion, philosophy, politics, and social life will be explored.

1105 Introduction to the Arts of Africa (3) [H, CD]
A survey of the major achievements in painting, sculpture, and architecture of the continent of Africa , with an emphasis upon the religious and social contexts of the arts. This course satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.

1108 Introduction to the Arts of Asia (3 ) [H, CD]
A survey of the major achievements in architecture, sculpture, and painting of India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on religious, historical, and social context of the arts. This course satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.

1109 The Arts of China(3) [CD]
A survey of the major achievements in the history of Chinese art. Bronzes, sculpture, painting, calligraphy, ceramics, and jades will be considered within their historical, philosophical, and social context.

1110 The Arts of Japan(3) [CD]
A survey of the art and architecture of Japan from prehistory to the present. Topics will include sculpture, architecture, pottery, gardens, Japanese prints and paintings in their various forms, i.e. Chinese style, purely Japanese style, narrative scrolls, Zen, and Rimpa.

2211 Art and Archaeology of the Ancient World (3) [H]
Prerequisite: Art 1100. A survey of art in Egypt, the Ancient Near East, Greece, and Rome, beginning in the Neolithic era (8000-4000 BC) and ending with the Barbarian invasions of Italy in the fifth century A.D. The major highlights of architecture and city planning, sculpture, painting, pottery, and the minor arts will be covered.

2212 Greek Art and Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100. General survey of material culture in the Aegean basin, beginning with the Bronze Age (third millennium BC), and terminating in the late Hellenistic period (second century BC). For the Hellenistic period the course will trace Greek developments and influences outside of the Aegean , for example, in Italy and in Egypt.

2213 Roman Art and Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100. General survey of material culture in Italy and its dependencies beginning with prehistoric Italy (ninth and eighth centuries B.C.) and terminating in late antiquity (the fifth century A.D.). The course will focus on the regional variants of Roman art in such places as Gaul , Spain , Great Britain , North Africa , and the Greco-Roman East.

2214 Early Christian and Byzantine Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100. Survey of the development of Christian imagery during the Late Antique period, the Constantinian epoch, the development of the early Byzantine style during the sixth century, and later innovations in style and subject matter in later Byzantine art until AD 1453.

2225 Medieval Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100. A survey of the art and architecture of the Mediterranean World and northern Europe from late antiquity to the Late Gothic period (300-1300 A.D.). Focus on new styles and subject matter in painting, sculpture, and architecture.

2235 Italian and Northern European Renaissance Art (3) [H]
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or permission of instructor. An introduction to selected artworks, artists and patrons in Italy and Northern Europe throughout the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, beginning with Ghiberti and Van Eyck and ending with Michelangelo and Brughel.

2237 Northern European Renaissance Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100. A review of Flemish, “Franco-Flemish”, and German paintings, illuminations, and prints during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, before and after Luther.

2238 Italian Renaissance Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100. The study of sculpture, paintings, and architecture in Florence, Rome, and Venice during the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries as reflections of cultural, religious, philosophical, and political beliefs.

2240 French Art and Architecture 1400-1715 (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or permission of the instructor. A survey of art and architecture in France from the late medieval period to the late baroque. Topics will include the development of French chateaux and gardens, the rise of the Academy, and the influence of royal patronage on the arts.

2245 Baroque Art and Architecture (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or permission of the instructor. A survey of the major paintings, statues, buildings, and their artists and patrons in seventeenth-century Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, and Spain. Special attention will be given to the study of the city of Rome.

2250 Nineteenth Century European Art (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 or consent of the instructor. A survey of European art from 1780 to 1880, focusing on developments in England , France , Germany , and Scandinavia. Topics to be addressed include Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism.

2255 Modern Art (3) [H]
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or consent of the instructor. A survey of art from 1880 to 1960. Topics to be addressed include Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and non-representational art.

2265 History of Photography (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or consent of instructor. A study of photography: its historical development, an examination of it as an art medium, and its influence on the development of modern art.

2270 American Art to 1876 (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 or consent of the instructor. An overview of the major developments in painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts in the United States to 1876.

2272 American Art since 1876 (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 or consent of the instructor. Major developments in American painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts since 1876.

2279 American Architecture (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or consent of the instructor. An overview of American architectural practice from 1600 to the present.

2281 Art since 1960 (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or consent of the instructor. A survey of art from 1960 to the present. Topics to be addressed include Pop Art, Conceptual Art, Minimalism, performance art, and other recent art forms and movements.

2291 Issues and Ideas in Art History (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or permission of instructor. Intensive studies of a few selected works from various eras and cultures, with special attention to the particular social and cultural factors surrounding their creation. May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of adviser.

2295 Special Topics in Art History (1-3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or consent of instructor. Selected topics in art history. This course may be repeated for credit.

3303 Media and Technique in Art History (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100, and two other courses in art history. Technical demonstration of and research into various materials and media used by artists. In addition to ancient media such as egg tempera and fresco, it will include modern media such as photography and video.

3350 History of Modern Design (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 or consent of instructor. The course examines the development of architectural, product, and graphic design within the context of the arts and crafts movement, the development of the modernist aesthetic, the industrial revolution, and the information age.  

3360 Photography and Society (3)
Same as ID 3360. A study of photography as a means of information and expression, as an influence on culture, and as a reflection of concepts in politics, science, morality, and art. This course counts toward the major.

3365 The Artist and the City (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100. Examines the role of urban centers as a focus for significant artistic activity, as a recurring theme in art, and as a spatial and physical architectural reality. Aspects of urban planning, urban imagery in art, and the social, political, and personal networks artists develop as a result of living in particular urban centers at particular moments in history will be among the topics discussed.

3374 Philosophy of Art (3)
Same as Phil 3374. A study of issues concerning the definition of art, meaning and truth in the arts, aesthetic experience, and criticism.

3375 The Art of Print (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or consent of the instructor. A study of the history of print forms: woodcuts, etchings, engravings, lithographs, silk-screens, monotypes, and mixed media. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of prints to the art and artists of our time.

3376 Women and the Visual Arts (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or enrollment in the Women's Studies Certificate Program recommended. Selected topics concerning women as creators, users, and subject matter of art. Great women artists in the Western world will be studied, as well as women weavers, potters, and sculptors in non-western society.

3385 Studies in Architectural History (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or consent of instructor. A study of selected topics in architectural history. The content of the course will vary, and the course may be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor and departmental adviser. Possible topics include the history of the castle, factory architecture, the evolution of the Gothic cathedral, and domestic and vernacular architecture.

3387 Professional Internship (1-6)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 and 6 additional credit hours in art history and consent of instructor. The internship provides experience in museums, historical societies, galleries, design firms, or visual resource collections. Students will assist in the diverse duties associated with the day-to-day functions of the institution, under the joint direction of a faculty adviser and a supervisor at the institution. Course requirements may include readings, research assignments, and/or a paper. This course may be counted for art history or studio art credit with the department's consent.

3388 Saint Louis Art Museum Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Art & Art History or Anthropology major, Art 1100 and 6 additional credit hours in art history or consent of instructor. Students selected by the Internship Committee will work 15-20 hours per week under the direction of staff at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Projects may include research on the collection, exhibitions, and programs.

3389 Visual Resources Management (1-3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 and additional 6 credit hours in art history, or consent of instructor. A hands-on course in the Department of Art and Art History's media center that will cover collection development and management as well as technical and theoretical issues in the visual resources profession.

3390 Special Study (1-10)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of department and instructor. Independent study through readings, reports, or field research.

3391 Advanced Issues and Ideas in Art History (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 and three additional courses in art history, or permission of the instructor. Seminar format. Intensive study of a few objects or issues in the history of art, focusing on issues which crosscut periods or geographic regions.

3394 Art Criticism (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2255 or Art 2281 or permission of instructor. An overview of the history and function of art criticism, focusing principally on the theory and criticism of twentieth-century art. Students will attempt their own critical writings on contemporary art.

3395 Sophomore/Junior Seminar: The Methods of Art History (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 and nine additional hours in art history. An introduction to the methods of art historical analysis. Emphasis on research techniques and writing. This course must be taken before a student's senior year.

3396 The Nude in Art (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 and one other course in art history. An exploration of the various meanings of nudity in art. The cultural, social, and psychological contexts of nudity in art will be examined in different historical periods and geographic regions, both Western and non-Western. Representations of both males and females will be analyzed in terms of gender construction, political authority, and personal identity.

3397 Landscape Perspectives in Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100. This seminar considers the various conventions for representing landscape and nature, and human relationships to landscape, throughout history and across cultures. Issues to be considered may include landscape as metaphor in European painting, contemporary earthworks, landscape photography, and the relationship of artist to landscape in the non-Western world.

3398 The Portrait (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1100 or permission of instructor. An examination of portraiture in its social, economic and political contexts. Group and individual portraits will be analyzed in terms of gender construction, social status, family history and personal and public identity throughout selected periods of Western and non-Western culture.

4393 Art Museum and Gallery Management (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 and 6 additional credit hours in art history. This course will consider the practical application of professional training in art history as it applies to not-for-profit gallery management. Topics covered will include: grant writing in the arts, the development of art exhibits, the role of the art curator, and the operation of a gallery.

4405 Topics in the Arts of Africa (3) [CD]
Prerequisite: Art 1105 or consent of instructor. Intensive study of selected of selected topics in the arts of Africa. The content of the course will vary. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and adviser. This course satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.

4408 Topics in the Arts of Asia (3) [CD]
Prerequisite: Art 1108 or consent of instructor. Intensive study of selected topics in the arts of Asia. The content of the course will vary. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and adviser. This course satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.

4411 Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology (3)
Prerequisites: One of the following: Art 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, or consent of instructor. Intensive study of some aspect of ancient art and archaeology, with emphasis prior to the common era. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and adviser.

4425 Topics in Medieval Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2225 or consent of instructor. A study of selected topics in Medieval art. The content of the course will vary, focusing on single topics such as manuscript painting, the Gothic cathedral and its sculptural decoration, or the art of pilgrimage churches. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

4435 Topics in Renaissance Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2235, 2237 or 2238 or consent of instructor. Studies of selected topics, which will vary. Subjects to be considered may include the art of Florence , the role of patronage in Renaissance Italy, and Papal art. May be repeated for credit.

4445 Topics in Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century European Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2245 or consent of instructor. A study of selected topics in Baroque and Rococo art. The content of the course will vary, focusing on single areas, such as the Baroque in Rome ; or on major artists, such as Bernini, Rubens, and Rembrandt. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and adviser.

4455 Topics in Modern Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2255 or consent of instructor. Intensive study of selected topics in art of the nineteenth and/or twentieth centuries. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and adviser.

4465 Topics in Photographic Studies (3)
Same as ID 4465. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Advanced study of specific styles, periods, or issues within photographic history.

4475 Topics in American Art (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2270 or 2272 or 2279 or consent of instructor. Intensive study of selected topics in American art. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and adviser.

4481 Topics in Contemporary Art (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 and Art 2281 or consent of the instructor. Intensive study of selected topics in art since 1960. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and adviser.

4490 Special Study (1-10)
Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing and consent of department chairperson and instructor. Independent study through readings, reports, or field research.

4492 Museum Studies (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1100 and 6 credit hours in other art history courses. This course is intended as an introduction to the function and operation of the art museum. Sessions will include the history of art museums and collecting policies; the organization of art museums; the tasks of the curator; the registration practices; art conservation; the museum as an educational institution; the organization and planning of permanent galleries; and the planning and installation of temporary exhibitions.

4495 Senior Art History Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3395, Eng 3100 and senior standing in art history or consent of instructor. Intensive reading, discussion, and writing on topics to be announced.

5578 Topics in American Art (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. This course examines a discrete aspect of the history of American art within the changing social, cultural and historical contexts of Euro-American and/or Native American experiences and traditions.

5588 Museum Education and Visitor Research (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of director of Museum Studies Program. Development and operation of museum educational programs: learning theory; program design; relationships with exhibit development; programming for children and adults. Visitor research: theoretical foundations; research design; field experience; impact on programming and strategic planning.

5592 The History of the Visual Arts in American Museums (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to selected topics in the history of museology, focusing on art and anthropology museums as sites for the interpretations of art and culture, and as contested meeting grounds for various views of history and culture.

6035 Foundations of Museology I (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of Director of Museum Studies Program. Same as Anth 6035 and Hist 6035. Concepts for understanding museums in their social and cultural context; history of museums; museology and general social theory; information transfer vs. Meaning-making models; museums and communities; the changing role of museums; museums as complex organizations; process models of museology.

6036 Foundations of Museology II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 6035 and consent of Director of Museum Studies Program. Same as Anth 6036 and Hist 6036. Audience-centered approaches to museology; visitor research and learning theory; philosophical and practical considerations in museum planning; the physical design of museums; creativity; exhibit and program development; collections and curation; the challenge of diversity; the future of museums.

6037 Effective Action in Museums (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of Director of Museum Studies Program. Same as Anth 6037 and Hist 6037. The nature of the work done in museums; how museums are organized to accomplish this work; professional roles and practices; technology and resources used by museums, skills for creative and effective leadership in project management and administration in museums; planning, flow charting, budgeting, team dynamics, and related skills. The course will include several site visits to area museums and guest lectures by a variety of museum professionals.

6038 Museum Studies Master's Project (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of Director of Museum Studies Program. (Same as Anth 6038 and Hist 6038). Research and writing/exhibit development on a selected topic.

Studio Art

1002 Introduction to Studio Art (3)
An introduction to drawing, painting, and design in a beginning studio environment. This course is designed to provide basic skills and understanding of studio experience for the non-art major. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1030 Ceramics I (3)
An introduction to basic methods and theory of ceramics including work with hand-built construction, wheel techniques, and glazing. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1060 Photography I (3)
An introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of black and white photography, the camera and the darkroom. Students must provide a camera with adjustable speeds and aperture. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1074 Special Topics in Studio Art (1-3)
Selected topics in studio studies. This course may be repeated for credit. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1080 Comics and Cartoon Illustration (3)
A course in creating and appreciating the world of comics and cartoons. This course will investigate the tools and techniques for creating cartoons, cartoon illustrations and the world of comics. Students will create their own cartoons with traditional media and also with computers. While designed for beginners, experienced artists will be encouraged to perfect their personal styles. The class will create and print its own comic book. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1130 Ceramics II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1030. A continuation of Art 1030. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1132 Sculpture I (3)
An introduction to traditional and contemporary materials, aesthetics, and theories of three-dimensional art. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1133 Introduction to Fibers and Textiles (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1150. Exploration of a variety of on – and off – loom weaving and other fiber and textile media and techniques. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies,

1134 Art Activities for Elementary Schools (3)
Same as Ele Ed 2179. A study of art principles and laboratory experiences with various media and materials. Stresses curriculum planning and development of the elementary school program in art. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1140 Drawing I (3)
An introduction to drawing through the study of figure, object, and environment. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1141 Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1140. The development of drawing skills through continued observation and problems of invention. A further exploration of varied drawing materials and techniques including graphite, charcoal, conte crayon, and inks. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1142 Figure Drawing I (3)
Basic studies of the human form and anatomy from the model in a variety of drawing media. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1143 Figure Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1142. Continuation of Figure Drawing I. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1150 Design I (3)
Studio problems in the creative use and integration of the elements of two-dimensional design: line, form, space, texture. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1151 Design II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1150. A continuation of Art 1150, two-dimensional design, with introduction to color theory. Some application of mixed media problems. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1170 Printmaking I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1150 and Art 1141 or consent of instructor. An introduction to printmaking techniques, materials, and theories. The course will include work in a variety of print materials. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1173 Printmaking: Screen-printing I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1170. An introduction into the techniques, methods, and aesthetics of screen-printing. Studio problems involving uses and approaches will be emphasized. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1180 Painting I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1140, Art 1150 or consent of instructor. An introduction to the use of oil and/or acrylic painting media. Studio problems to develop technical and expressive skills on various surfaces. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1181 Painting II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1180 or consent of instructor. Continuation of basic studio problems in painting media. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1210 Graphic Design I (3)
Introductory studio problems in layout, lettering, and design with typographic elements. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

1220 Graphic Design II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1220, Art 1150 and Art 1140. Continuation of Graphic Design I. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2160 Photography II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1060. Continuation of Photography I at the intermediate level. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2210 Introduction to Typography (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1220 or consent of instructor. Typographic skills are often the single most important factor in determining the success of a graphic designer. This course intends to instill a sense of personal and social responsibility relative to typographic and publication design, while developing the student's capacity for critical thinking and general typographic aesthetic. Topics covered: conceptual typographic expression, typographic rules, visual hierarchy of typographic elements, classical typographic traditions, book design, awareness of typographic aesthetic.

2220 Computer Art I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1150. An introduction to the use of computer graphics software for the creation of artwork applicable to the advertising and graphic design industry. No previous computer experience is necessary. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2221 Computer Art II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2220. Designed to familiarize students with the methods and processes and computer functions used in graphic art and illustrations. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2232 Sculpture II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1132. Continuation of Sculpture I. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2240 Drawing III (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1140 and Art 1141. This course offers studio problems designed to further the development of drawing skills in various media. Limited color will also be introduced. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2241 Drawing IV (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2240. Studio problems with emphasis on color and multi-material approach to drawing. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2242 Figure Drawing III (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1142 and Art 1151. Advanced study of the human form and anatomy from the model in a variety of drawing media. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2243 Figure Drawing IV (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2242. Continuation of Figure Drawing III. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2250 Composition (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1150 and Art 1151. An investigation of the use of formal design elements as used in historic and contemporary art. Weekly studio problems and discussions will concentrate on skills, application, and unifying effects of compositional elements on a variety of visual art forms. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2251 Design III (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1150 and Art 1151. Advanced studio problems in design materials. Use of two-dimensional and three-dimensional mixed media. Experimental use of materials and media will be introduced. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2262 Color Photography I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1060 or equivalent. An introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of color photography. Mastering the printing and finishing processes and producing a color print portfolio will be the requirements of this class. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2263 Introduction to Digital Photography (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1060 or consent of instructor. An introduction to computer usage in photography. The basic computer techniques and software applications for digitizing, retouching, enhancing and altering photographic images will comprise the core of this course. This class will involve both learning exercises and the creation of original computer-aided photographic art. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2264 Non-Silver Photography (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1060 and Art 2160. An introduction to the aesthetics and techniques of non-traditional photographic processes. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2265 Commercial Applications in Photography
Prerequisites: Art 2160 and permission of adviser. Exploration of issues and applications in commercial photographic production. Topics will vary. Course may be repeated for credit with permission of adviser. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2268 Video Art I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2160 or permission of instructor. An introduction to video as an art form. Knowledge of contemporary uses and video techniques will be stressed. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2271 Printmaking II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1170 or consent of instructor. A continuation of Printmaking I. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2272 Printmaking: Lithography I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1150 and Art 1141 or consent of instructor. An introduction to printmaking skills and theory in stone and plate lithography. Studio problems in the use of materials and equipment. Attention will be given to individual development. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2277 Printmaking: Photolithography I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1060 or departmental consent. An introduction to printmaking skills and theory in stone and plate lithography with particular emphasis on the photographic applications of the process. Some attention will also be given to commercial printmaking applications while studio problems in the use of materials and equipment will be stressed. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2281 Painting IV (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2280. A continuation of Painting III. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2283 Watercolor Painting (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1150 and Art 1141. Beginning problems in watercolor painting. Includes the study of traditional and contemporary approaches to color, color techniques, and treatment of papers. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2290 Special Study (1-10)
Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing and consent of department and instructor. Independent study through readings, reports or field research. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

2363 Digital Photography II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2263. Intermediate exploration of the aesthetics and techniques of digital photography. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3260 Photography III (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2160. An exploration into contemporary theories and trends in photography. Advanced projects, portfolios and techniques will be expected from those enrolled. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3274 Printmaking and Relief (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1170 and Art 2271. Advanced problems in printmaking. Problems in relief printmaking. Work in wood and mixed materials. Development of skills and aesthetic judgments in the media. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3280 Painting III (3)
Prerequisite: Art 1181 or consent of instructor. Advanced studio problems in painting media. Attention paid to individual development of theory, expression, and technique. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3310 Graphic Design III (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1220. Advanced studio problems to further the understanding of design and its relationship to typographic elements, illustration, and communication. The course will encourage both conceptual and technical development of the designer. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3311Graphic Design IV (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3310. Further studio problems in the graphic arts. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3312 Special Topics in Illustration and Graphic Design (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3311 or consent of instructor. Illustration and graphic design techniques as diverse as cartooning, Web page design, multi-media animation, and interactive kiosk design (among others) are explored in this class. Each semester, one or more of these specialties are offered. Emphasis is placed on the practical applications of these approaches as well as the production of a strong student portfolio that will demonstrate the mastery of these skills.

3334 Contemporary Art Education: Craft and Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Intensive study for advanced students and art teachers, emphasizing specialized techniques and innovative concepts. Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3340 Advanced Problems in Drawing I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2241. This course is focused on professional-level art and portfolio production. It offers studio problems designed to further the development of drawing skills. Emphasis will be given to the study of drawing as an independent art form. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies

3341 Advanced Problems in Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3340. A continuation of Art 3340. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3362 Color Photography II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2262. An advanced exploration into the aesthetics and techniques of color photography. Students will be expected to refine their vision utilizing color processes. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3363 Special Topics in Photography
Prerequisite: Art 2160: Photography II and permission of adviser. Selected topics in photographic practice. May be repeated for credit with permission of adviser. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3364 Video Art II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2268. An advanced exploration of video as a visual art. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3370 Advanced Problems in Printmaking I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3274. This course is focused upon professional-level art and portfolio production. After completion of this and the preceding course, students should be ready to meet the artistic and intellectual demands of today's visual art world. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3371 Advanced Problems in Printmaking II (3)
Prerequisites: Art 3370. A continuation of Art 3370. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3372 Advanced Lithography (3)
Prerequisites: Art 1173. Continuing problems in lithography with problems in black and white, photolithography, and/or color. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3380 Advanced Problems in Painting I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 2281. Course is focused on professional-level art and portfolio production. Non-traditional materials might be explored. Attention is focused on individual development of painting theory, self-expression, and advanced techniques. The student is expected to assume a substantial responsibility with regard to direction, motivation, and content. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3381 Advanced Problems in Painting II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3380. A continuation of portfolio production in Art 338. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3383 Advanced Problems in Graphic Design I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3311. This course is focused on professional-level art and portfolio production. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3384 Advanced Problems in Graphic Design II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3383. A continuation of Art 3383. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3390 Special Study (1-10)
Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing and consent of department. Independent study through readings, reports, or field research. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3391 Advanced Problems in Photography I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3260. This course is focused on professional-level art and portfolio production. Students may employ black and white, color, non-silver or other traditional or non-traditional press for projects in this course. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

3392 Advanced Problems in Photography II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3391. A continuation of Art 3391. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

4389 Graphic Design Studio (3)
Prerequisite: Art 3384 or consent of instructor. Students will work on actual client projects in a studio setting from creative concept through client presentation. Studies will include client interviews, project planning, studio operations, project budget and estimating, vendor selection, prepress preparation, working in creative groups and professional presentations.

4490 Senior Seminar in Photography I (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and Art 3392. Weekly critiques and discussions of technical and professional issues. Will instruct students in methods of portfolio display, documentation, gallery representation, grant writing, and professional preparation. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies. Offered only during Fall semester.

4491 Senior Seminar in Photography II (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and Art 4490. Weekly critiques and discussions of technical and professional issues. Will instruct students in methods of portfolio display, documentation gallery representation, grant writing, and professional preparation. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies. Offered only during Spring semester.

4495 Senior Studio Seminar (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and Art 3381, 3341, 3392 or 3371. Weekly critiques and discussions of technical and professional issues. Will instruct students in methods of portfolio display, documentation, gallery representation, grant writing, and professional preparation. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies. Offered only during fall semester.

4496 Senior Studio Seminar (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and Art 4495. Weekly critiques and discussions of technical and professional issues. Will instruct students in methods of portfolio display, documentation, gallery representation, grant writing, and professional preparation. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies. Offered only during winter semester.

4497 Senior Seminar in Graphic Design I (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and Art 3384. Weekly critiques and discussions of technical and professional issues. Will instruct students in the methods of professional preparation. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.

4498 Senior Seminar in Graphic Design II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 4497. Continuation of Art 4497 Will instruct students in the methods of professional preparation. Lab fee required. Basic studio equipment will be provided through students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.