Two-Dimensional Design
ART102
Theory and application of design essential to the visual arts. Emphasis on two-dimensional design principles as they relate to graphic design. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART107; or
ART104
Course Descriptions
Visual Literacy for Designers
ART107
Introduction to the visual arts and design with an emphasis on the formal and conceptual components of visual thinking. The methods and processes of image conception and expression will be explored through the analysis of visual imagery. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Design & Color
ART109
Theory and applications for the use of color in design. Includes in-depth study of color theory with design application. Emphasis on visual thinking and problem solving. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
ART102
Painting
ART122
Introduction to painting techniques, compositional structure, form, and materials. Emphasis is placed on representational painting, but experimentation is encouraged. (ART)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Art History: Ancient through 15th Century
ART125
Survey of art history emphasizing the study and recognition of the visual forms of art, especially painting, sculpture, and architecture. Includes the study of the function of design; techniques of execution; and the scientific, political, economic, social, and literary dimensions of the period. Covers the history of art from the ancient world up to and including the Renaissance (ART)
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Art History: 16th through 20th Centuries
ART135
Emphasis on the study and recognition of the visual forms of art, especially painting, sculpture and architecture. Includes the study of the function of design; techniques of execution; and the scientific, political, economic, social, and literary dimensions of the period. The history of art from the 16th Century up to and including the 20th Century will be explored. (ART)
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Ceramics
ART140
Study and application of basic hand-building and wheel techniques. Introduces several clay bodies and firing processes and explores development of surface treatments. Also surveys ancient development to recent outgrowth and styles of ceramics. (ART)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Wood Sculpture
ART142
Introduction to wood sculpture techniques, design, form, and materials. Includes a brief study of the history and technique of wood sculpture from various periods and cultures. Emphasis on research, concept development, and the process of making wood sculpture. Experimentation with the abstraction of form and structure are encouraged. (ART)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
History of Graphic Design
ART145
Study of the history of graphic design and of the ways in which the past will help students better understand current and future design applications. Emphasis on research of different design movements, such as the Victorian and Art Nouveau Graphics, Postmodern Design, the Arts and Craft Movement, and the computer graphics revolution. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Drawing
ART180
Introduction to drawing techniques, structure, and various media. Includes analysis of drawing elements and applied creative problems. Subject matter includes linear perspective, still life, and life drawings. (ART)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design
ART202
Introduction to the basic formal concepts used when designing in three-dimensional space. Emphasis on the application of design principles through the construction of three-dimensional design projects, as well as through the development of a working formal design vocabulary. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART102
Introduction to Graphic Design
ART210
Introduction to equipment, materials, techniques, and working methods appropriate to graphic designers and other visual designers. Discussion of employment opportunities and job classification. Experience with ads, logos, corporate needs, book covers, and restaurant menus. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Ceramics II
ART220
Advanced ceramics, covering more sophisticated techniques and aesthetic problems dealing with ceramic design and production. Includes hand-building, advanced wheel techniques, various clay bodies, glazes and color development, decorating techniques, and firing processes for producing ceramic forms. (ART) As needed.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART140
Type Design I
ART225
Introduction to the history and anatomy of type design. Study and application of type and design theory for text and display setting. Use of industry-standard layout software and examination of typography across various design mediums. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Type Design II
ART235
Focus on the formal and aesthetic principles of letter forms and their use in the design and layout of text-centered work. The skills acquired enable development of an aesthetic sensibility for type and the printed page. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART225
Computer Graphics I
ART270
Study and application of vector graphics in electronic design. Emphasis on computer and software applications for image and layout design. Develops and refines concepts using traditional media for graphic design. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART109
Computer Graphics II
ART275
Basic concepts and applications of electronic imaging hardware and software. Emphasis on the importing and digital editing of photographic images in both black-and-white and color. Artistic expression and experimentation with image form, content, and design are encouraged. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART225
Introduction to Graphic Design for the Internet
ART285
Introduction to web design with emphasis on typography, imagery, color, and layout. Focus on the unique processes and considerations of designing for the web with emphasis on user interface and user experience as a means of creating appropriate and navigable websites. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART225
Portfolio
ART295
Design and development of a portfolio for entry into the art and design field. Emphasis on concept development, execution of artwork, and the representation of identity through the design of a personal logo and resume. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Graphic Design Internship
ART301
Practical work experience in a graphic design firm, advertising agency, or other graphic design related organizations. Required work-related objectives are predetermined by the student, a faculty adviser, and the employer. Course work includes 225 direct-contact hours.
3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 15 Internship
Advanced Visual Literacy for Designers
ART307
Exploration of the form and content of visual images through informal and formal written analyses. Emphasis on the methods and processes of the conceptualization of content in its relationship to visual form. (Writing Enriched ) Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Package Design
ART311
Focus on the study and design of three-dimensional packaging. Commercial design solutions using a variety of materials and techniques will be explored while also considering production demands and limitations. (formerly ART310) Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
PHO230
Environmental Graphic Design
ART320
Study of design as it relates to signage, wayfinding systems, exhibition graphics, and environmental advertising. Explores the unique problems associated with form, space, and user experience, and challenges students to produce scale models of their designs that display acuity in the areas of message, usability, and environmental appropriateness. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART210
Modern Art & the Contemporary Image
ART330
Art of the twentieth century, emphasizing the interrelation of painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic arts, photography, and computer-generated art during major art movements of the 1900s: avant-garde art, cubism, surrealism, abstract expressionism, pop and op art, minimalist art, performance and virtual reality experiences. Includes the study of the scientific, political, economic, social, and literary dimensions of the period. (ART,Writing Enriched ) Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Illustration
ART340
Application of the various media used to produce narrative drawings and paintings for advertising and editorial use. Includes introduction to styles and techniques appropriate for satisfying a wide range of visual requirements within the commercial art field. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Advanced Graphic Design for the Internet
ART361
Advanced study of graphic design for web and interactive media. Emphasis on web-ready designs that focus on marketing, brand, concept, and usability. Methods for designing across print and digital mediums will be explored along with approaches for presenting finished interactive work to clients. (formerly ART360) Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Branding
ART411
Examination of graphic design that focuses on the unique elements associated with brand including research, positioning, marketing, strategy, and consistency. Historical, current, and future trends in branding design will be explored and applied to projects. This is a studio-based course, intended to develop skills in group communication, critique, process, and presentation. Portfolio quality design work as well as written elements unique to branding and identity establishment and design will be produced. (formerly ART410) Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ART210 and ART235 and ART311; or
ART210 and ART235 and ART310
Portfolio Design
ART420
Development and enhancement of design works for the professional career portfolio. Includes the development of a personal identity to be used on a letterhead, resume, and envelope. All major coursework, except ART 496, must be completed before enrolling. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
ART496
Prerequisites:
ART411
Senior Project
ART496
Designed for students who have completed the majority of courses in Graphic Design. Includes research, analysis, discussion, execution and presentation of a final project within the discipline. All major course work should have been completed except for ART 420 and one ART/PHO elective. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Corequisites:
ART420