Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 General Catalog 
    
2018-2019 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Course Descriptions


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Art

  
  • ART 3000 - Art Insights


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Students meet once weekly for seminars featuring professionals in visual art: artists, curators, educators, critics and art administrators. Through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, critiques, and hands-on experience, students will be introduced to current issues and the practical realities facing professionals in the visual arts. Art majors must repeat this class eight (8) times (transfer students must enroll every semester) for a total of four (4) credit hours. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

  
  • ART 3080 - Gallery and Museum Practices


    3 Credit(s)

    Fundamental concepts of gallery and museum practices including in-depth study of the nature of objects, interpretation of objects, and administration responsibilities. (Fall) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3110 - Life Drawing and Anatomy


    3 Credit(s)

    A study of the bones and subcutaneous muscle structure of the human body with an emphasis on the needs of the artists. Objective and interpretive drawing. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1120  and ART 2110   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 15

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3210 - Typography I


    3 Credit(s)

    A course designed to provide an overview of the rich history of typography and visual writing systems, from Gutenberg to the present day; intensive training in the use of type in graphic design projects. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1120  and ART 2210   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3230 - Graphic Design I


    3 Credit(s)

    A course designed to introduce students to the practice of graphic design. Visual problem-solving is explored, from poster design, logo design, and book cover design to the concepting and design of advertisements, among other projects. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1120  and ART 2210   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (ART 2210)

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3240 - Typography II


    3 Credit(s)

    This course builds on the basics addressed in ART 3210 . Students will gain further understanding of typographic principles through exploration and refinement of their skills to solve complex communication problems in a variety of media. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3210  and ART 3230   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3250 - Web Design I


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the design of web sites in both functionality and visual appeal. Training will be given in selected current software directed toward web-based, interactive design projects. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2210  or IS 2000   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3260 - Publication Design


    3 Credit(s)

    Publication Design explores the structure of magazines, newspapers, books, annual reports, and other multi-page graphic design projects. This course will examine page layout, typography, pacing, sequencing, the hierarchy of information, and the visual/verbal relationships between text and images on the printed pages. Final printing and production issues will be addressed. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1120  and ART 2210   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 3310 - Intaglio/Lithography


    3 Credit(s)

    Fundamental concepts of printmaking emphasizing the creative processes of intaglio and lithography. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1110  and ART 1120   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3320 - Silkscreen/Relief


    3 Credit(s)

    Creative processes of producing multiple fine art prints with silkscreen and relief (block printing). (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1110  and ART 1120   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3420 - Watercolor


    3 Credit(s)

    Creative approaches with watercolor medium. Emphasis on pictorial structuring of ideas and development of paint quality. (Every 3rd Semester) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1110  and ART 1120   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3450 - Portrait and Figure Painting


    3 Credit(s)

    Designed to further the study of anatomy in a variety of media. Emphasis will be on the interpretation of the head and figure in paint. Paintings will be accomplished using live models. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2410  and ART 3110   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3500 - Digital Illustration


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the concepts, issues, and professional standards practices of contemporary illustration through instruction in the use of digital media for the production of art and illustration. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2110  and ART 2210  and ART 2410   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3510 - Visual Development


    3 Credit(s)

    A course designed to introduce students to the visualization strategies and techniques essential to develop and pitch student-generated ideas to the publishing and entertainment industries. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3500   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3520 - Narrative Illustration


    3 Credit(s)

    A study of the techniques and approaches in visual problem-solving relative to the visual interpretation of a narrative text. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3500  or ART 3510  or ART 3530 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3550 - 3D Digital Illustration


    3 Credit(s)

    An advanced course in the study of industry standard strategies and techniques related to the use of 3D digital technology for visual development, art, and illustration. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3500   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3610 - Ceramics II


    3 Credit(s)

    This class is a continuation of ART 1610 . Emphasis is on advanced throwing and clay-handling skills, covering all aspects of construction processes, kiln firing, glaze formulation, and post-firing techniques. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1610   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 15

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3710 - Ceramic Sculpture


    3 Credit(s)

    A studio course in which the basic principles of additive and subtractive processes as they relate to the realization of sculptural ideas will be introduced via the medium of clay. A variety of tools and techniques for firing, surface embellishment, and finishing are explored. (Fall [As Needed]) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1130  and ART 1610   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3720 - Multi-Media Sculpture


    3 Credit(s)

    A course in which the basic principles of additive and subtractive processes as they relate to the realization of sculptural ideas in specific media will be explored in a series of studio projects. The course presents a variety of traditional and contemporary approaches to sculptural solutions using clay, plaster, wood, wire, and found objects. (Spring [As Needed]) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1130  and ART 2110   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3800 - Advanced Photography


    3 Credit(s)

    This course addresses technical and conceptual issues associated with working with digital SLR cameras, imaging software, and inkjet printers. A RAW-capable digital SLR camera is required. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2210  and ART 2500   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3810 - Large Format Photography: Film in the Digital Age


    3 Credit(s)

    A studio class focusing on the use of film in an age primarily grounded in digital technology. Students will come to understand the history and modern-day significance of shooting film while learning the operations of large format cameras. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2500   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3830 - Studio Lighting for Photography


    3 Credit(s)

    This studio course focuses on constructing and controlling lighting conditions for the camera in a studio setting. Students will master various forms of lighting equipment while creating a wide range of images functioning in both the realm of fine art and commercial photography. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3800   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3840 - The Photographic Portrait


    3 Credit(s)

    This studio course focuses on the analysis and creation of portraits using the photographic medium. Through various exercises and projects students will gain an understanding of portraiture throughout the history of photography, while focusing on developing a personal style and creating depth through conceptual work. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3800   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3850 - Alternative Processes


    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores various types of photographic processes including Cyanotype, VanDyke Brown, liquid emulsion, and gel/ink transfers. Students work on individual projects that examine historical, technical, and aesthetic approaches. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3800   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 3900 - Art for Elem Teachers


    1.5 Credit(s)

    Methods and techniques in understanding the development of creative expression and perceptual awareness. Professional education course for elementary education majors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): MUSC 3900  

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4110 - Drawing III


    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced drawing class focusing on color media, oil pastel, colored ink, and pencil. (Every 3rd Semester) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2110   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4200 - Design Thinking


    3 Credit(s)

    A course for students seeking to deepen their understanding of the principles and practices of design and how they can enhance the quality and presentation of their ideas. Taking a collaborative cross-disciplinary approach, this class encourages students to bring projects from their field of study and apply a designer mindset to defining and solving their problem. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1120  or instructor permission required - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing required

  
  • ART 4210 - Branding


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will concentrate on designing logos from corporate to individual and overseeing their consistent application from basic stationery to complex packaging and signage systems. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3210  and ART 3230   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 4220 - Drawing for Designers


    3 Credit(s)

    Drawing for Designers explores specialized techniques and improved methodologies within graphic design practice to produce drawings and images; designers will apply these techniques to packaging, environmental, and three-dimensional systems, as well as publication-specific projects. (Every 3rd Semester) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3230   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 4230 - Graphic Design II


    3 Credit(s)

    This course builds on the principles and concepts presented in ART 3230 . In addition to advanced problems in graphic design, emphasis is placed on understanding final printing and production techniques as they relate to the contemporary print-based projects. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3230   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4240 - Junior/Senior Design Studio


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will operate as a supervised in-house design studio for students to gain practical experience. Professional practices are stressed; students assume responsibility for scheduling, budgeting, sourcing, client communications, and product supervision. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3240  and ART 3260  and ART 4230   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 4250 - Web Design II


    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced problems in web design and interactivity. Training will be given in selected current software directed toward web-based, interactive design projects. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3250   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4260 - Motion Graphics


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on integrating the components of typography, graphics, photography, video, and audio to create rich time-based projects. Both linear and non-linear interactive forms will be explored as they relate to real-world graphic design projects. Training will be given in selected current software. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1120  and ART 2210   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 4280 - Graphic Design Capstone


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare students for the competitive job market. The focus will be working on individual capstone projects which will be strong portfolio pieces and exhibited on campus. This course is for seniors who have cleared requirements for Spring graduation, or who need to complete requirements for end-of-Summer or Fall graduation. (Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 4290 - Special Topics in Design


    3 Credit(s)

    Independent research and development of portfolio projects in graphic design. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3210  and ART 3230   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 4300 - Advanced Web Design


    3 Credit(s)

    An advanced web design course focusing on integration and application of skills developed in ART 3250 , ART 4250 , and ART 4260 . Training will focus on using current software to design and publish websites that integrate HTML with new media technology. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 4250   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 4310 - Advanced Printmaking


    3 Credit(s)

    Explores conventional, alternative, and hybrid processes of printmaking. The class provides students with new skills, material options, and tools for visual communication and expression. It also examines aspects of the history, practice, and theoretical underpinnings of printmaking. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3310  and ART 3320   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4320 - Letterpress


    3 Credit(s)

    Letterpress will address advanced understanding in typography and image-making through traditional printmaking techniques and methodologies using letterpress. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3240   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4410 - Painting II


    3 Credit(s)

    Exploration of advanced painting problems. Various painting philosophies and techniques will be presented. Emphasis on pictorial structuring of ideas and development of paint quality. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2410   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4420 - Painting III


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will investigate a range of visual and conceptual approaches towards the development of a personal body of work through studio practice, lecture, writing, and discussion. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a series of closely related paintings. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 4410   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Number of Times: 1 - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4500 - Special Topics: [TOPIC]


    1 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course will provide opportunities to explore special areas of art/design studio practice. Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor or department permission required
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4501 - Special Topics: [TOPIC]


    1 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course will provide opportunities to explore special areas of art/design studio practice. Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor or department permission required
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4510 - Visual Development Studio


    3 Credit(s)

    An advanced course designed to explore the visualization strategies and techniques essential in a collaborative studio environment to develop and pitch student-generated ideas to the publishing and entertainment industries. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3500  or ART 3530 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4520 - Conceptual Illustration


    3 Credit(s)

    A study of the techniques and approaches in visual problem-solving relative to the visual communication of an abstract concept. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3500  or ART 3530 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4610 - Advanced Ceramics


    3 Credit(s)

    Exploration of advanced work in wheel throwing, hand-building, firing, and special topics with emphasis on individual artistic expression. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3610   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4710 - History of Photography


    3 Credit(s)

    A lecture class designed to give a cultural overview of how photography has affected and influenced the evolution of society. Issues in the photographic medium are addressed from before its invention until its mass existence in modern day society. (Spring - Every Other) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4790 - Senior Portfolio


    3 Credit(s)

    BFA Exhibition and preparation of a professional portfolio and presentation materials as appropriate, e.g., artist statement, resume, website, and applications for employment and graduate school. (Fall) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): BFA Art Composite, BFA Art Education, BFA Graphic Design, BFA Studio Arts, or BFA Theatre Arts majors only; Art Foundation Review required

  
  • ART 4840 - Business Practices for Photography


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on business practices and portfolio development for photography majors. The student must be in their senior year and have passed the BFA review. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3800  and ART 3810   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Senior standing required

  
  • ART 4850 - Gallery Practices for Photography


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on gallery practices and portfolio development for photography majors. The student must be in their senior year and have passed the BFA review. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3800  and ART 3810   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4860 - Studio Lighting Photography Project


    3 Credit(s)

    This advanced studio course is a continuation of ART 3830 . Students continue their mastery of controlled studio lighting through research, discussions, presentations, critiques, and a self-prescribed photographic project involving studio-based lighting setups. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3830   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4890 - Internship


    0.5 Credit(s) 12 Maximum Credit(s)

    Supervised work experience in any art- and design-related field. To be arranged with an Art & Design instructor. May be repeated twice. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4900 - Secondary Art Teaching Methods


    5 Credit(s)

    Methods of teaching art at middle and high school levels. Applied problems in standards-based curriculum planning, classroom management, assessment, integrations, and development of professional credentials. Practicum hours. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Co-requisite(s): SCED 3720  

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1110  and ART 1130  and EDUC 3000  and EDUC 3180  and EDUC 3200   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Art Education majors only; Admittance to Education Department required

  
  • ART 4910 - Education in a Museum Environment


    3 Credit(s)

    Effective educational strategies, policies, and practices within a museum context, addressing audiences of all ages and interests. Project-based. Open to all majors and for all types of museums. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4980 - Student Teaching


    2 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 4990 - Senior Seminar - Specific Area of Study


    0.5 Credit(s) 4 Maximum Credit(s)

    Advanced supervised work in one of the following areas as approved by the instructor: art education, design, graphic design, ceramics, sculpture, illustration, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, museum studies, and experimental media. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 5500 - Practicum


    0.5 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 5570 - Practicum


    0.5 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ART 5900 - Practicum


    0.5 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None


Art History

  
  • ARTH 2500 - Introduction to Art History


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to the disciplines of art history theory and methodology through such issues as the roles of tradition and innovation in the production and reception of art; the relation of art to broader intellectual contests; the role of exhibition and commerce in art; the effect of historical oversights and distortions on the development and maintenance of artistic canons; and the change concepts of artist, style, and the definition of art itself. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • ARTH 2710 - Art History Survey I


    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of Western Art from Prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. (Fall) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • ARTH 2720 - Art History Survey II


    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of Western Art from the Renaissance to the present. (Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • ARTH 2730 - Art History III: Rebirth, Reason, and Regalia


    3 Credit(s)

    A counterpoint of Western artistic traditions from the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries against the art of India, China, Japan, and the Americas from roughly the same time. This course will present the conquest of pictorial space that developed in the Renaissance and extended through the Baroque era. It will include forays into the areas of sculpture, architecture, and craft arts and will contrast all this with the very different sensibilities of the selected Eastern cultures and some native New World cultures. (Fall) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

  
  • ARTH 2740 - Art History IV: Modern


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to art from Pacific Cultures and Africa in the modern era, followed by a survey of modern art in Europe and the United States beginning with neoclassicism and French Revolution and continuing through the many subsequent artistic revolutions, noting the impact from the pacific and Africa and the infusion of their motifs into Western images which profoundly influenced the development of modern art. (Spring - Every Other) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): English as a Second Language majors may not enroll

  
  • ARTH 3750 - History of Non-Western Art


    3 Credit(s)

    A lecture course focusing on the history of non-western art. Students will come to understand the history and modern-day significance of art from outside the western tradition. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1010  or ARTH 2710   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ARTH 4700 - History of Graphic Design


    3 Credit(s)

    Overview of the history of graphic design, from the ancient civilizations to today. Emphasis on genesis of modern graphic design. The lectures will provide a survey of the major movements of the field from the perspective of the social and political realities from which they developed. A research paper will be assigned incorporating these ideas. (Every 3rd Semester) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ARTH 4710 - History of Photography


    3 Credit(s)

    A lecture class designed to give a cultural overview of how photography has affected and influenced the evolution of society. Issues in the photographic medium are addressed from before its invention until its mass existence in modern day society. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ARTH 4740 - Nineteenth-Century Art


    3 Credit(s)

    Traces the history of art from approximately 1790 through the early years of the twentieth century. Course material emphasizes but is not limited to art of the western world, i.e. Europe and the United States. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ARTH 4750 - Twentieth-Century Art


    3 Credit(s)

    Traces the history of art from approximately 1890 through the early years of the twenty-first century. Course material emphasizes but is not limited to art of the western world, i.e. Europe and the United States, with increased attention to the globalization of the art scene in recent decades. (Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ARTH 4760 - American Art


    3 Credit(s)

    Topics include Native American art, Colonial art, and landscapes of the Hudson River; Luminist and Tonalist schools, Ashcan, Regionalist, Abstract Expressionist, and Pop art movements are covered. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 2720   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ARTH 4990 - Senior Seminar


    1 Credit(s) 4 Maximum Credit(s)

    Advanced individualized instruction and supervised research and writings in art or design history. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None


Arts Administration

  
  • AA 3010 - Survey of Arts Administration


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will gain a basic understanding of arts administration (including general arts management, organizational leadership, financial management, marketing, development, and strategic planning) and apply those theories into practice through the creation of a project arts organization. This course will also give students an overview of the importance of arts advocacy and cultural policy. (Spring) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 3050 - Cultural Policy in Context


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will develop an understanding of international arts and cultural policy through complete immersion in the arts and culture of a selected country. Students will become empowered advocates for the arts as they engage with indigenous peoples and policy makers on a global level, in turn learning more about our own domestic cultural policy. (Summer) [Graded]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 4010 - Legal Issues for Artists


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to legal issues that affect artists in the arts and entertainment industries. Students also explore issues surrounding employment relationships in the arts, including the role of independent contractors, labor unions, and contracts. (Fall) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6010 - Principles of Arts Administration


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an overview of nonprofit arts administration, including basic principles of nonprofit organizations, organizations hierarchy, basic human resources management, overview of the budgeting process (and role of board and staff in developing and approving budgets), and basic strategic planning. Students will also examine the arts as an industry, and gain an understanding of how organizational structures vary according to artistic discipline (opera, theatre, dance, and gallery) and the difference between presenting and producing organizations. A portion of the course will look at the for-profit arts world (film industry, Broadway, commercial galleries) as well as other competitors to nonprofit arts, and examine similarities and differences between them. (Fall, Fall [Online]) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6040 - Arts Advocacy and Cultural Policy


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will develop an understanding of arts advocacy and cultural policy at multiple levels, developing strategies to engage with civic, business, state, and federal agencies on behalf of the arts. Students will become empowered advocates for the arts through readings, case studies, discussions, professional practice, and critical analysis of both national and international cultural policy. (Spring - Odd Years, Fall [Online]) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6050 - Managing the Finances of Art Organizations


    3 Credit(s)

    The course will cover the application of the principles of microeconomics to the arts with a special focus on supply and demand, cost, and pricing. Analysis of financial statements and the financial management function in the arts. Develop skills creating budgets and managing cash flow. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6060 - Fund Development for Arts Administrators


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will be able to apply the theories and practices required to successfully build capacity for arts organizations through annual and major gifts , corporate and foundation support, and capital and planned giving campaigns. Class activities will include developing an ethical framework for fundraising, managing development staff, writing case statements, creating effective communications with donors and stakeholders, and applying social media to development. Through a case study, students will analyze and report on development initiatives of an arts organization to identify best practices and recommend areas for improvement. (Spring - Even Years, Spring [Online]) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6070 - Leadership Development in the Arts


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will develop and apply leadership, management, and organizational theory to help organizations better fulfill their mission and vision through the work of staff, board, and volunteers. Activities include students developing personality profiles and leadership style preferences, as well as applying principles of social and psychological dynamics to create and support an effective workplace. Students will write and report on a comprehensive case study that requires the integration of the leadership theory and practice including detailed recommendations to address conflict in the workplace. (Spring - Odd Years, Spring [Online]) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6080 - Visual and Performing Arts Studies


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will develop an understanding of administrative work in both visual and performing arts organizations. Through theory and practice, students will identify the difference and similarities between the two fields, becoming well-rounded generalists with the skills necessary to promote, maintain, enhance, and fund any type of arts organization. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6090 - Accounting for Arts Administrators


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will learn basic procedures and concepts for both financial and managerial accounting in arts organizations. These accounting concepts will be applied directly, giving students a foundational understanding of financial statements and internal reports and how to use these reports to make sound financial decisions for an arts organization. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6110 - Legal Issues in the Arts


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will gain an understanding of essential legislation and legal issues pertaining to professional arts management. Healthcare, union negotiation and collective bargaining, privacy, discrimination, intellectual and cultural property rights, and copyright law will all be discussed through readings, case studies, and critical analysis. (Summer) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6210 - Grant Writing


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will become familiar with the process of grant research, writing, and compliance. Theory will be applied into practice as students identify real-world organizations in need of funding, locate potential funding sources (including government, corporate, and foundation grants), writing grant proposals, and submit those proposals to the funding organization. (Spring, Spring [Online]) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6220 - Fundraising and Event Planning


    3 Credit(s)

    This course engages students in the theory and practice of project management, developing in them the skills to create and host successful projects, including fundraising events. The course will culminate in the production of a fundraising event from initial research, through planning, execution, and evaluation. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6800 - Board Relations and Planning


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an in-depth study of the role of a Board of Directors and the planning process as it effects the operation of an arts organization. Specific topics covered include board and staff interaction, board duties and responsibilities, fundraising, governance models, strategic planning, parliamentary procedures for meetings, committee structures, and developing by-laws and articles of incorporation. (Fall - Odd Years, Fall [Online]) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6810 - Marketing in the Arts I


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will be able to identify and develop arts audiences and to increase earned income through the study of audience segmentation, market research, branding, special promotions, advertising, public relations, and online marketing. This course is preparatory to AA 6830 . (As Needed) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6830 - Marketing in the Arts II


    3 Credit(s)

    Building upon the traditional marketing concepts learned in AA 6810 , students will learn and apply web terminology for marketing, the importance of creating a high ranking web presence, and how to reach target audiences through digital channels. Class activities will focus on creating a digital content strategy with assignments that include audience research, content creation and distribution, and web analytics. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): AA 6810   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6850 - Professional Development and Projects


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides Arts Administration graduate students opportunities for professional development through special workshops and trainings, as well as engagement with professionals in the field. Students also gain event management experience through participation in the planning and execution of the annual USF/SUU Shakespeare Competition. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6890 - Professional Arts Internship


    3 Credit(s)

    Students will play an administrative role in one of our professional affiliate organizations, putting theory directly into practice as they participate in arts administration in action, preparatory to AA 6900  and AA 6980 . (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6900 - Capstone: Master of Fine Arts


    6 Credit(s)

    Students will link theory with practice as participants in a 12-week residency internship at a professional arts organization. The internship is individually arranged by the student in collaboration with AA faculty and an on-site supervisor. A design statement, written by the student and agreed upon by the participating parties, will outline the goals of the student within the internship, focusing on substantive experiences which will demonstrate the student’s practical knowledge and skill acquired in the five previous semester in the AA program. Design statement fulfillment will be analyzed by the AA Graduate Committee at the end of the student’s sixth and final semester. (Summer) [Thesis/Final Capstone Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6920 - Special Projects in Arts Administration


    1 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    Advanced projects will be undertaken on an individual basis by contract with instructor. Examples of topics may include financial management, accounting, marketing research, or economics as they apply to arts organizations or other approved management topics. (As Needed) [Graded]

    Repeatable? Yes - Number of Times: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • AA 6940 - Capstone: Master of Arts


    6 Credit(s)

    Students in the Master of Arts in Arts Administration degree program will demonstrate knowledge of the field through a final project, bringing evidence of increasing skills and applying scholarly theory directly into practice. Students must obtain final project approval from the Arts Administration Director and work under the supervision of a Final Project Committee. (Summer [Online]) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Arts Administration majors only

  
  • AA 6980 - Degree Defense


    4 Credit(s)

    At the end of their sixth and final semester, students will present and defend their Apologia (a cumulative portfolio of their time in the AA program) to the AA Graduation Committee. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): AA 6850  or AA 6990 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): None


Athletic Training

  
  • AT 6060 - Applications of Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training


    3 Credit(s)

    This online course is designed to enhance the student’s understanding of the evidence-based practice elements applicable to the field of Athletic Training. An emphasis is placed on the 5-step cyclical process of defining clinically relevant questions, searching for best evidence, critically appraising evidence for potential solutions, applying the evidence, and evaluating its impact on intended outcomes. (Summer [Online]) [Graded]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Athletic Training majors only

  
  • AT 6130 - Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for those students pursuing the Master of Athletic Training degree. It allows the students to understand evaluation techniques and care for athletic injuries to the lumbar spine, pelvis, and lower extremity integrating anatomical structures, physiological principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. It also allows the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to conduct a thorough clinical evaluation.  (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): PE 6030   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Athletic Training majors only

  
  • AT 6140 - Evaluation of Upper Extremity and Head Injuries


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to enhance the student’s understanding of evaluation techniques used during the assessment of common athletic injuries to the head, neck, and upper extremity. The students must integrate anatomical structures, physiological principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): AT 6130   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Athletic Training majors only

  
  • AT 6150 - Therapeutic Modalities


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for students pursuing the Master of Athletic Training degree. It allows for the study of theory and application of various therapeutic modalities, and for the care and treatment of athletic injuries, emphasizing cryotherapy, thermal therapy, and electrotherapy. (Spring) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): AT 6130   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Athletic Training majors only

  
  • AT 6160 - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to enhance the student’s understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of athletic injuries. Topics covered may include but are not limited to controlling pain and inflammation, improving range of motion, muscular characteristics (e.g., endurance, strength, power), neuromuscular control, cardiorespiratory fitness, and performing sport-specific/functional exercise. (Fall) [Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): AT 6140   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Athletic Training majors only

  
  • AT 6200 - Athletic Training Practicum


    4 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide students with an immersive clinical education experience in Athletic Training. An emphasis will be placed on allowing students an opportunity to gain experience in the day-to-day roles of an athletic trainer, as well as experience the totality of care provided. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Athletic Training majors only

  
  • AT 6210 - Clinical Instruction I - Clinical Observation


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for students pursuing the Master of Athletic Training degree. The focus of this course is for instruction in the clinical aspects of athletic training, emphasizing observation of the function of an athletic training facility and the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Athletic Training majors only

  
  • AT 6220 - Clinical Instruction II - Taping and Bracing


    2 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for students pursuing the Master of Athletic Training degree. The focus of this course is on the instruction and development of skills in taping, wrapping, padding, and bracing various body parts for the prevention of athletic injuries. (Fall) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): AT 6210   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Athletic Training majors only

 

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