UT Undergrad Cat 1996-98. ART/ARH Courses

Department of Art and Art History

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Art History: ARH

Lower-Division Courses

301. Introduction to the Visual Arts.
The visual elements, their nature, functions, and relationships in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
302. Survey of Ancient through Medieval Art.
A study of the major monuments of architecture, sculpture, painting, and metalwork from the ancient period through the end of the Middle Ages. Prerequisite: For studio art majors, credit or registration for Art History 301; for others, none.
303. Survey of Renaissance through Modern Art.
A study of the major monuments of architecture, sculpture, painting, and metalwork from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: For studio art majors, credit or registration for Art History 301; for others, none.

Upper-Division Courses

325. Survey of Ancient Near Eastern Art.

Same as Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 4: Survey of Ancient Near Eastern Art). The art of Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Syria, and Persia to the Islamic period. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

326. Egyptian Art and Architecture.

Investigation of Egyptian art and architecture from the origins through the Twenty-first Dynasty, with emphasis on Egyptian design concepts. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

327L. Ancient Greek Art.

The art of the ancient Greek world from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period. Discussion of the significance of the art in its original context. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

327N. Roman Art.

Same as classical Civilization 340 (Topic 2: Roman Art). The history of Roman imperial art and architecture from 200 BC to AD 400. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

329R. Romanesque Art and Architecture.

Form and function of religious art in twelfth-century Europe. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

330C. The Gothic Cathedral: Concept and Construction.

Aesthetic, political, and religious ideas and their expression in cathedral architecture and decoration. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

330G. Art at Court: The Gothic Period.

Changing manifestations of Gothic art and architecture at selected court centers, 1140 to 1400. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

331K. Early Italian Renaissance Art.

Florentine and central Italian painting, sculpture, and architecture of the fifteenth century. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

331L. High Renaissance Art.

Major works of art and architecture in Florence, Rome, and Venice in the early sixteenth century. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

331M. Mannerist and Early Baroque Art.

The art of western Europe from about 1520 to 1590. Emphasis on art in Italy, but developments in the northern countries are also considered. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

332K. Northern Renaissance Art, 1350 - 1500.

Northern European art from the International Style to van Eyck and Hieronymus Bosch. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

332L. Northern Renaissance Art, 1500 - 1600.

Art and cultural development in the sixteenth century; artists include Duerer, Grunewald, Holbein, and Brueghel. Prerequisite: For art hist ory and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

333K. Italian Baroque Art.

The art of Italy in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries; includes the sixteenth-century sources from which Roman baroque developed. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

333L. The Age of Rembrandt and Rubens: Northern Baroque Art.

Northern European art in the seventeenth century, stressing the Netherlands and Flanders. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

334. Eighteenth-Century European Art.

European painting, sculpture, and architecture as social and political events from the age of absolutism to the French Revolution. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

335N. European Art, 1789 - 1848.

European painting and sculpture as social and political events from the French Revolution to the revolutionary crises of midcentury. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

335P. European Art, 1848 - 1900.

European painting and sculpture as social and political events from the revolutions of 1848 to the turn of the century. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

337K. Twentieth-Century European Art.

Major movements in the development of modern European painting and sculpture. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

339J. American Art: Colonial Era to the Civil War.

Painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts from 1665 to 1860. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

339K. American Art: Civil War to the Armory Show.

Painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts from 1860 to 1920. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

339L. Twentieth-Century American Art.

The development of modern art in America from the Armory Show to recent trends. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

339M. American Art since 1960.

Major movements of American art in the sixties, seventies, and eighties. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

341K. Modern Art of Mexico.

Same as Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 2: Modern Art of Mexico). Art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, particularly muralism and its sources, surrealism, and later movements. Art History 341K and Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Modern Art of Mexico) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

341L. Modern Latin American Art.

Same as Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 1: Modern Latin American Art). Development and sources of twentieth-century art in the Caribbean and Central and South America. Art History 341L and Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Modern Latin American Art) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

346. Traditional Arts of Africa and Oceania.

Art in Australia, Melanesia, Polynesia, and sub-Saharan Africa from earliest times to the present. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

347K. Art and Archaeology of Ancient Peru.

Same as Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 6: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Peru). The growth of civilization in South America from the earliest decorated textiles, pottery, and ceremonial buildings to the imperial Inca style. Art History 347K and Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Peru) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

347L. Mesoamerican Art.

Same as Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 3: Mesoamerican Art). Mesoamerican art and architectural styles, with emphasis on the function of art in culture. Art History 347L and Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Mesoamerican Art) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

347M. Form and Meaning in Classic Maya Art.

Same as Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 5: Form and Meaning in Classic Maya Art). The development and function of art and architectural form in the classic Maya culture. Art History 347M and Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Form and Meaning in Classic Maya Art) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

350K. Myths and Symbols of India.

Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 2: Myths and Symbols of India). An examination of the relationships between India's ancient myths and its rich artistic traditions. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

360L. Topics in the History of Photography.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.

361L. Topics in Ancient Near Eastern Art.

361R. Topics in Egyptian Art and Architecture.

362. Topics in Greek and Roman Art.

363. Topics in Medieval Art.

364. Topics in Renaissance Art.

365. Topics in Baroque Art.

366J. Topics in Nineteenth-Century Art.

366N. Topics in Twentieth-Century Art.

Topic 1: Contemporary Latin American Art, 1960 to the Present. Same as Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 4: Contemporary Latin American Art, 1960 to the Present). Painting, sculpture, media art, and environments. Art History 366N (Topic 1) and Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Contemporary Latin American Art, 1960 to the Present) may not both be counted.

366P. Topics in Modernism.

367. Topics in the Art of North America.

Topic 1: Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West to 1880.

Same as American Studies 331, History 366R, and Museum Course 331. The image and history of the West as seen through the eyes of early explorers, artists, and scientists. Art History 367 (Topic 1) and Museum Course 322 (Topic: Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West to 1880) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.

Topic 2: Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West since 1880.

Same as American Studies 332, History 366S, and Museum Course 332. Art History 367 (Topic 2) and Museum Course 322 (Topic: Art, Photography, Film, and Culture of the American West) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.

Topic 3: Modernism in American Design and Architecture.

Same as American Studies 330. A historical survey of artifacts, buildings, and urban environments, focusing on responses to machine-age civilization. American Studies 325 (Topic: Modernism in American Design and Architecture) and Art History 367 (Topic 3) may not both be counted).

368. Topics in Iberian and Colonial Latin American Art.

370. Topics in Pre-Columbian Art.

372. Topics in the Art of Asia.

Topic 1: Early Indian Art and Aesthetic Theory. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 4: Early Indian Art and Aesthetic Theory) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 7: Early Indian Art and Aesthetic Theory).

Topic 2: Introduction to Japanese Art. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 3: Introduction to Japanese Art).

374. Special Topics in the History of Art.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Art History 302 and 303, and a major in art history; or consent of instructor.

Topic 1: American Painting to 1860. Same as American Studies 325 (Topic 2: American Painting to 1860). American Studies 371 (Topic: American Painting to 1860) and Art History 371 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.

Topic 2: American Painting, 1860 - 1913. Same as American Studies 325 (Topic 3: American Painting, 1860 - 1913). American Studies 371 (Topic: American Painting, 1860 - 1913) and Art History 374 (Topic 2) may not both be counted.

375. Art Historical Methods.

Art historical investigation; practical research techniques. Prerequisite: For art history majors, upper-division standing in art history; for others, consent of instructor.

376. Reading Tutorial in Art History Problems.

Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision. Independent study. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, six semester hours of upper-division art history, a grade point average of at least 3.00, and consent of instructor and the chairman of the department; for others, a grade point average of at least 3.00 and consent of instructor and the chairman of the department.

379H. Thesis Course for Departmental Honors.

Individual conference course in which student researches and writes a thesis. Independent study. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program in Art History and approval of the honors adviser.

Design: DES

Lower-Division Courses

310. Introduction to Design.
Intensive study of the discipline of design and its theories, methods, history, and economic and societal factors. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Design 310 and Studio Art 312G may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty.
311J. Design Technologies I.
Study of design technologies and their effect on design methods through a focus on tools and lens media. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Design 311J and Studio Art 318M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty.
311K. Design Technologies II.
Introduction to the microcomputer as an integrator of visual information; its applications to organizational systems in the design process. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design 310 and 311J with a grade of at least C in each.
312. Visual Syntax in Communication.
Exploration of the fundamental visual elements and their organization through a study of typography and human perception. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design 310 and 311J with a grade of at least C in each.
313. Design History Laboratory.
Critical investigation of historical issues, with emphasis on the dynamic relationship between the modern movement and contemporary design. Three lecture hours and five laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design 310 and 311J with a grade of at least C in each.

Upper-Division Courses

320. Design Theory and Method.
Critical study of design methodologies and theories. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Design 311K, 312, and 313 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty.
321. Images in Communication.
Development of coherent visual statements constructed of images generated by multiple media. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Design 311K, 312, and 313 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty.
322. Design and the Social Environment.
Communication projects selected from the public sector. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Design 311K, 312, and 313 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty.
340. Design Systems.
Development of flexible, integrated visual systems. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design 320, 321, and 322 with a grade of at least C in each.
341. Advanced Issues in Visual Syntax.
Exploration of linguistic relationships involved in the development of typographic messages. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design 320, 321, and 322 with a grade of at least C in each.
342. Design and Persuasion.
Investigation of historical models; the role of words, context, and audience; and the effect of media. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design 320, 321, and 322 with a grade of at least C in each.
350. Special Design Topics.
Study of professional-level contemporary topics. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Design 340, 341, and 342 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty.
351. Design Perspectives.
Students create advanced design projects and present them for critique by visiting critics. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Design 340, 341, and 342 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty.
370. Senior Project in Design.
Planning, execution, and presentation of a project approved by the design faculty. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. With consent of the design faculty, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Design 350 and 351 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty.
371. Design Practicum.
Practical experience through an internship; lectures on professional ethics and responsibilities. One lecture hour and ten laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. With consent of the design faculty, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Design 350 and 351 with a grade of at least C in each.
376. Independent Study: Design.
Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision. The equivalent of eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Fifteen semester hours of upper-division coursework in design, a grade point average in upper-division design of at least 3.00, and consent of the chairman of the department.

Studio Art: ART

Lower-Division Courses

301K. Drawing I.
Fundamentals of drawing and figure construction in charcoal and other media. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
301L. Drawing II.
Continuation of Studio Art 301K. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301K with a grade of at least C.
302K. Two-Dimensional Design I.
Theory and practice of design. A basic course in the fundamentals of color and form. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
302L. Three-Dimensional Design.
A basic study of the composition of form and space, including formal elements of line, plane, and mass. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
310K. Beginning Ceramics.
A basic course in ceramics. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each.
311K. Beginning Painting.
Introduction to painting techniques, composition, and exploration of personal expression. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each.
313K. Beginning Sculpture.
The study of representational and nonrepresentational sculpture, utilizing basic methods of modeling, carving, and construction. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each.
313M. Topics in Three-Dimensional Art.
Study of specific techniques or problems. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each, and consent of instructor; for others, consent of instructor.
314K. Beginning Metals and Jewelry.
Introduction to the medium of metals, with emphasis on basic fabricating and forming techniques in jewelry, metalwork, and small sculpture. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each.
315K. Drawing III.
Exploration of various methods, subjects, and expressive possibilities in drawing. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each.
316K. Beginning Life Drawing.
Problems in drawing and construction of the human figure in selected media. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L with a grade of at least C.
316T. Introduction to Transmedia.
Introduction to the theory and practice of multimedia installation, performance, and video art. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301K, 301L, 302K, 302L, or consent of instructor.
317K. Beginning Photography.
An introduction to still photography, including basic technical skills and concepts. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each; for others, completion of thirty semester hours of coursework and consent of instructor.
319G. Beginning Printmaking: Serigraphy.
Fundamental instruction in the theories, techniques, and practice of serigraphy. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each.
319K. Beginning Printmaking: Intaglio.
Introduction to the art of printmaking, primarily intaglio techniques such as etching, soft ground, aquatint, and assemblage. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each.
319M. Beginning Printmaking: Lithography.
Fundamental instruction in the theories, techniques, and shop practices of lithography. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each.
319T. Topics in Studio Art: Laboratory.
Intensive study of various disciplines of studio art. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For studio art majors, Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L; for others, thirty semester hours of credit and consent of instructor.

Upper-Division Courses

320K. Art Studio for Nonart Majors.

Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted by studio art majors. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Enrollment limited. Permission of the Department of Art and Art History required.

320L. Art Studio for Nonart Majors.

Continuation of Studio Art 320K. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted by studio art majors. Prerequisite: Studio Art 320K with a grade of at least C. Enrollment limited. Permission of the Department of Art and Art History required.

321K. Intermediate Painting.

Problems in composition and exploration of personal expression. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 311K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

Topic 1: Figure Painting. Problems in composition and exploration of personal expression with the life model.

322K. Intermediate Drawing.

Continuation of Studio Art 315K. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 315K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

323K. Intermediate Sculpture.

Problems designed to encourage individual development in sculpture. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 313K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

323M. Advanced Topics in Three-Dimensional Art.

Study of specific techniques or problems. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, twenty-four semester hours of lower-division studio art with a grade of at least C in each course, a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses, and consent of instructor; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

324M. Intermediate Metals.

Problems designed to encourage individual development in work with metals, incorporating metalsmithing and fabrication. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 314K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

325G. Intermediate Printmaking: Serigraphy.

Practice in the theories and techniques of multicolor serigraphy and photo-serigraphy. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 319G with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses; or consent of instructor.

325K. Intermediate Printmaking: Intaglio.

Instruction in the theories and techniques of intaglio printmaking, color, assemblage, stencil, viscosity, collography, photo process, and relief. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 319K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses; or consent of instructor.

325M. Intermediate Printmaking: Lithography.

Instruction in the theories and techniques of metal plate, multicolor, and stone lithography and photolithography. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 319M with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses; or consent of instructor.

327D. Sculptural Ceramics.

Problems designed to encourage individual development in work with clay, exploring various handbuilding techniques and kiln firings. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Studio Art 310K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

327E. Functional Ceramic Forms.

The study of pottery, including conceptual and functional approaches. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Studio Art 310K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

331D. Textile Surface Design.

Exploration of surface design for textiles using printing and dyeing techniques such as block print, silk screen, batik, stencil, hand painting. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 311K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

331F. Advanced Textile Surface Design.

Concentrated study of selected imaging techniques. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 331D with a grade of at least C.

335K. Intermediate Photography.

Practice in still photography, including materials and processes. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, Studio Art 317K with a grade of at least B, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

336K. Color Photography.

Instruction in basic principles, materials, and techniques of color photography as an art form. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, Studio Art 317K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

336V. Video Art.

An introduction to the theory and practice of video art and video installation art. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For studio art majors, Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L; for others, thirty semester hours of credit and consent of instructor.

337C. Performance Art.

An introduction to the theory and practice of performance art and its application to daily life. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For studio art majors, Studio Art 301L, 302K, and 302L with a grade of at least C in each; for others, completion of 30 semester hours of coursework and consent of instructor.

338C. Beyond Traditional Media I.

Theories and techniques of multimedia art forms and their hybrids, including computer-aided multimedia production tools. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For studio art majors, upper-division standing in studio art and either Studio Art 311K, 313K, or 317K or consent of instructor; for others, completion of thirty semester hours of coursework and consent of instructor.

339K. Watercolor Painting.

Problems and instruction in the use of watercolor. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Two of the following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Studio Art 311K, 315K, 316K; and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

346K. Intermediate Life Drawing.

Advanced problems in drawing and construction of the human figure. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 316K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

355. Studio Projects.

Study of specific techniques or problems. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, twenty-four semester hours of lower-division studio art with a grade of at least C in each course, a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses, and consent of the chairman of the department.

Topic 1: Design Issues.

Topic 2: Installation of Film Art.

Topic 3: Monoprinting and Relief Printing.

356K. Advanced Color Photography.

Continuation of Studio Art 336K. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Studio Art 336K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in lower-division studio art courses.

356V. Advanced Video Art.

Advanced study of video art, video installation art, and film art. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Studio Art 336V or consent of instructor.

357C. Advanced Performance Art.

Advanced study of performance, community outreach, social actions, life/art actions, and art that heals others. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 337C with a grade of at least C.

358C. Beyond Traditional Media II.

Advanced theories and techniques of multimedia art forms and their hybrids, including computer-aided multimedia production tools. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in studio art, and Studio Art 338C or consent of instructor.

361K. Advanced Painting.

Continuation of Studio Art 321K. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 321K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

363K. Advanced Sculpture.

Development of individual direction in sculpture. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 323K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

364M. Advanced Metals.

Emphasis on the development of a personal vision and an individual approach to the use of metal. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 324M with a grade of at least B, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

365G. Advanced Printmaking: Serigraphy.

Advanced practice in the art of serigraphy, with emphasis on independent research. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 325G with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

365K. Advanced Printmaking: Intaglio.

Advanced practice in the art of printmaking, involving independent research. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 325K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

365M. Advanced Printmaking: Lithography.

Advanced instruction in the theories and techniques of metal plate, multicolor, and stone lithography and photolithography. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 325M with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

366K. Advanced Life Drawing.

Problems in drawing and construction of the human figure. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 346K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

368N. Advanced Drawing.

Continuation of Studio Art 322K. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 322K with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

372K. Advanced Photography.

Advanced practice in still photography. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 335K with a grade of at least B, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

376. Independent Study: Studio Art.

Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision. The equivalent of eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Completion of at least fifteen semester hours of upper-division coursework in studio art, a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division coursework in the major, and consent of the chairman of the department.

377D. Advanced Sculptural Ceramics.

Continuation of Studio Art 327D. Emphasis on the development of a personal vision and an individual approach to the use of clay. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 327D (or 347) with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

377E. Advanced Functional Ceramic Forms.

Continuation of Studio Art 327E. Additional focus on personal and technical development. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 327E (or 347) with a grade of at least C, and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in upper-division studio art courses.

379K. Advanced Watercolor Painting.

Problems and instruction in the use of watercolor, gouache, and tempera. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 339K with a grade of at least C, and consent of instructor.

179S, 379S. Advanced Topics in Studio Art: Lecture.

Intensive advanced study of various disciplines of studio art. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For studio art majors, upper-division standing; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

279T, 379T. Advanced Topics in Studio Art: Laboratory.

Intensive advanced study of various disciplines of studio art. The equivalent of five or eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For studio art majors, upper-division standing; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Beyond Traditional Media.

Visual Art Studies: VAS

Upper-Division Courses

221C. Children's Artistic Development I.
Theory and content for the development of perceptual, aesthetic, critical, studio, and art-historical skills. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Visual Art Studies 211C and 221C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 121D.
121D. Children's Artistic Development I: Laboratory.
Practice in the development of perceptual, aesthetic, critical, studio, and art-historical skills. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Visual Art Studies 111D and 121D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 221C.
222C. Children's Artistic Development II.
Continuation of Visual Art Studies 221C. Advanced theory and content for the development of perceptual, aesthetic, critical, studio, and art-historical skills. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Visual Art Studies 212C and 222C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Visual Art Studies 221C (or 211C) and 121D (or 111D) with a grade of at least C in each and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 122D.
122D. Children's Artistic Development II: Laboratory.
Continuation of Visual Art Studies 121D. Advanced practice in the development of art skills. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Visual Art Studies 112D and 122D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 222C.
330. Introduction to Visual Art Studies.
Restricted to students seeking teacher certification in art. An introduction to visual art studies: philosophy, current trends, instructional methods, evaluation, and public relations. Lectures, reading, and discussion. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, thirty semester hours of studio art, or consent of instructor.
241C. Developmental Strategies in Art for Children.
Theory and application of studio skills for children; the relationship of studio skills to essential elements of art. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Studio Art 301L and 302L with a grade of at least C in each, consent of the visual art studies adviser, and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 141D.
141D. Developmental Strategies in Art for Children: Laboratory.
Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 241C.
251C. Developmental Strategies in Art for Adolescents.
Theory and application of studio skills for adolescents; the relationship of studio skills to essential art elements. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 151D.
151D. Developmental Strategies in Art Materials and Techniques for Adolescents: Laboratory.
Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 251C.
261C. Elements of Art Presentation.
Speech and research techniques for effective presentation of art in a variety of settings. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 161D.
161D. Elements of Art Presentation: Laboratory.
Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 261C.
370C. Visual Art Careers.
Lectures, discussions, and writing assignments. Theory and practice of art careers beyond the college campus. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
271C. Topics in Visual Art Studies.
Lectures on selected topics in visual art. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 171D.
171D. Topics in Visual Art Studies: Laboratory.
Two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 271C.: Topic 1: The Human Figure in Art: Laboratory.
376. Independent Study: Visual Art Studies.
Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision. Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Completion of twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in the Department of Art and Art History, a grade point average in upper-division coursework in the Department of Art and Art History of at least 3.00, and consent of the chairman of the department.
279S, 379S. Advanced Topics in Visual Art Studies: Lecture.
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, upper-division standing; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
179T. Advanced Topics in Visual Art Studies: Laboratory.
Two and one-half class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, upper-division standing; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

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