May 21, 2024

2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Appalachian Studies
	APST 5567 - Scottish Ethnology (3 credits) A survey of Scottish ethnic and regional groups and their folk traditions. Topics covered include life history, material culture, subsistence patterns, folk narrative, and beliefs and customs. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) The Independent Study option is designed for individual students who wish to pursue topics not covered elsewhere in the curriculum. Students work independently under the supervision of a faculty member who creates the course of study in consultation with the department chair. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5907 - Appalachian Foodways (3 credits) Traditional and developing food cultures of the Mountain South. Topics include: the historical roots of Appalachian cookery; food and class in Appalachia; Native American and African influences on mountain cuisine; immigrant cooking in the mountains; the rituals of the mountain table; the products of the land and larder; traditional food preservation techniques and beliefs; and the emergence and viability of sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	APST 5957 - Special Topics in Appalachian Studies (1-3 credits) The Special Topics course is designed for special interest subjects that are not covered elsewhere in the curriculum. May be repeated when the topic changes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Applied Science
	BASD 3210 - Professional Field Experience (3 credits) Required of all B.G.S. and B.S.P.S. students; Dean’s approval required; junior standing. The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s knowledge in a particular personal or career-related area through a practical learning experience or internship. This must be a new learning experience by the student and submitted in the form of a culminating project. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Art and Design Studio
	ARTA 1110 - 2-D Design (3 credits) A fundamental exploration of the elements of two-dimensional art (line, shape, texture, value, and color) and their relationship to the principles of design (balance, rhythm, variety, and unity). Stress is placed on visual thinking through the use of problem-solving structures. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 1140 - 3-D Design (3 credits) An examination of threedimensional forms in order to gain a spatial understanding of the elements and principles as applied in design. An exploration in the media, processes, and applications of three-dimensional concepts. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 1201 - Drawing Fundamentals (3 credits) An introductory drawing course based primarily on direct observation techniques, analysis, basic pictorial composition, and spatial organization. An exploration of a variety of subject matter, media, processes, and attitudes as related to drawing and the visual arts. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 1204 - Color Theory (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 or ARTA 1201 ; or permission of instructor. An introduction to the basic principles of color theory as related to the visual arts to include both additive and subtractive color systems. An exploration of a variety of media and processes which stresses the use of a problem-solving structure. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2012 - Intermediate Drawing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1140 , ARTA 1201 , ARTA 1204 , or permission of the instructor. A course based on the observation of various subject matters and their representation through various drawing materials. Emphasis on colored drawing and more complex pictorial and spatial problems. Nonobjective and abstract problems will be included. Development of individual responses will be encouraged. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2051 - Foundations in Painting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1140 , ARTA 1201 , or permission of instructor. An introductory course with an emphasis on a variety of materials, techniques, and approaches. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2071 - Beginning Weaving (3 credits) An introduction to floor-loom weaving through the study of basic two and four harness weaves, fiber types, and color relationships. Emphasis on the development of technical skills, color, and design. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2081 - Beginning Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1140 . Basic techniques and concepts of jewelry design and construction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2091 - Introduction to Ceramics (3 credits) This introductory course explores the nature of clay and its unique possibilities for artistic expression through hand building projects and a variety of firing methods. Ceramic history is emphasized and basic technical information is covered. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2120 - Basic Figure Drawing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1201 , ARTA 1204 , or permission of instructor. An introductory course in drawing in human figure to emphasize observation, proportion, and a more intuitive approach to human anatomy. Students will work directly from the skeleton and models to analyze the figure and explore a variety of media and pictorial problems. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2128 - Artistic Experience II (3 credits) Prerequisites: THEA 2118 . This course covers the variety of critical thinking that can be utilized in the appreciation of many different types of the arts. An emphasis is placed on challenging the notion that art is unrelated to other disciplines. May involve historical, analytic, or creative activity. Open only to students in the Honors Scholars Program. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2200 - Basic Photography (3 credits) Introductory course in black and white photography. The course will cover basic photographic techniques and darkroom procedures from the taking of the picture to the finished print. Each student should have a camera that can be used in the course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2210 - Introductory Printmaking (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1201 , and ARTA 1204 . An introduction to basic intaglio and relief processes, including line etch, aquatint, linocut, dry point, color registration, editioning, small press operation, use of hand tools, use of grounds, general shop procedure, and aesthetic development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2401 - Commercial Art/Graphic Design I (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1140 , or permission of instructor. An introductory studio course in the design and reproduction of commercial art and visual communications. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2501 - Introduction to Sculpture (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1140 . An introduction to sculptural techniques and concepts, including figure study, abstraction, work with clay, wood, plaster, mixed media, and site specific sculpture. Slide lectures covering historical and contemporary approaches to sculpture will be an ongoing component. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2916 - Works in Progress Review (0 credit) Prerequisites: Completion of 35 credit hours in art. Students pursuing the BFA degree (Bachelor of Fine Arts) must complete a portfolio review prior to acceptance in the BFA program and completion of the degree requirements. Review of portfolio work will be completed by a committee of faculty members from within the department. Date and time for the individual review will be announced each semester. Students must complete the review after accumulating 36 art credits and before accumulating 45 art credits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2957 - Topics in Art (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3010 - Advanced Drawing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2012 , ARTA 2120 , or permission of instructor. A visual investigation of advanced concepts in drawing with further exploration of traditional and nontraditional subject matter and materials. Students will work toward thematic development through small series and will be encouraged to develop personal iconography. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3071 - Intermediate Weaving II (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2071 or by permission of instructor. A study of intermediate multiharness weaving techniques to include complex pattern weaves, twills, and doubleweave. Focus on functional or fine art application while emphasizing technical skill and craftsmanship, experimentation, color, and design. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3072 - Intermediate Weaving III (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2071 and ARTA 3071 ; or by permission of the instructor. This course explores the image-making potential of the woven textile including inlay, tapestry, and brocade. Painted and ikat-dyed advanced considerations of color, design, construction, and finishing techniques. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3073 - Fiber Construction (3 credits) Off-loom textile processes explore three-dimensional form in fiber using traditional and non-conventional materials. Emphasis on the development of technical skills, form, and concept. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3081 - Intermediate Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1140 and ARTA 2081 . Intermediate techniques including fabrication, stone setting, casting, forging, raising, and jewelry design. May be repeated for credit one time. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3082 - Intermediate Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1140 and ARTA 2081 . Intermediate techniques including fabrication, stone setting, casting, forging, raising, and jewelry design. May be repeated for credit one time. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3091 - Beginning Throwing (3 credits) This is a beginning course in ceramics. It concentrates on the potter’s wheel as a major tool. It deals with the vessel in traditional and nontraditional format. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3092 - Intermediate Ceramics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 3091 . An intermediate course in ceramics. Forming techniques will be used in combination. There will be lectures on clays, glazes, and firing techniques. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3110 - Intermediate Painting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2051 or permission of the instructor. A course that concentrates on building color relationships and visual clarity. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3120 - Life Painting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2051 , ARTA 3110 , or permission of instructor. An oil painting course with an emphasis on selecting subject matter, painting from nature, still life, and the figure. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3130 - Watercolor Painting (3 credits) Broad range of problems and techniques. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3147 - Advanced Watercolor Painting (3 credits) Advanced projects in watercolor. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3201 - Intermediate Figure Drawing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2120 or permission of the instructor. An additional exploration of the figure and its expressive potential with advanced analysis of human anatomy including musculature and surface features. Ink and color drawing will be emphasized along with expanded problem solving. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3211 - Lithography (3 credits repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1140 , ARTA 1201 . A creative exploration of basic plate and stone lithography, utilizing crayon and tusche materials, etching techniques, stone graining, small press operation registration, and editioning. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3221 - Screen Process (3 credits repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1201 , and ARTA 1204 . A creative exploration of serigraphy, use of screen construction, photo stencil and other stencil methods, color theory review, multiple registration, editioning, with optional digital output applications. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3301 - Intaglio (3 credits repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2210 . A continuation of the intaglio processes learned in ARTA 2210, students may choose from a variety of plate processes, including line etching, photo plates, plate engraving, marbling and experimental processes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3341 - Relief Printmaking (3 credits repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2210 . A continuation of relief printmaking, with options of linocut, woodcut, or wood engraving, using additive and reductive processes, black and white and color printing, registration of multiple blocks, with options to explore monoprint. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3380 - Color, Fiber, and Dye (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1204 . An investigation of dye color applications to fiber and fabric using chemical dyes with cellulose, protein and synthetic fibers. Emphasis on the development of technical skills and color. Course repeatable for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3401 - Typography (3 credits) A studio course in typography for graphic design. Design projects explore type form and content relationships. Projects emphasize type design, page layout, and font manipulation to bring visual resonance to a written message. The course explores creative uses of type with graphic design software. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3402 - Commercial Art (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2401 and ARTA 3401 . A studio course devoted to the design and preparation of two-dimensional materials for commercial reproduction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3501 - Intermediate Sculpture (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2501 . Continued development of sculptural techniques and concepts, including metal fabrication and casting, stone carving, and work of the student’s choice. Students will complete several projects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3502 - Intermediate Sculpture (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2501 . Continued development of sculptural techniques and concepts. Students will complete several projects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3601 - Intermediate Photography (3-9 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2200 or permission of instructor. Projects in black and white photography above the basic level, concerning natural lighting, darkroom, composition, camera and lens, processing, and special effects. The emphasis is on visual communication. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3602 - Color Photography (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2200 or permission of the instructor. Projects in color transparency and color print materials concerning learning the technical and aesthetic aspects of the photographic color medium. Students will do all their own processing with total control as the goal. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3603 - Alternate Photographic Processes (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2200 or permission of instructor. Emphasis on the design elements in photography. Experience in high contrast materials, solarization, and print manipulation, as well as non-silver materials. Emphasis on exploration of the creative possibilities of the medium. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4002 - Graphic Design (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2401 . The Graphic Design Workshop: Students work with clients on actual graphic design assignments receiving practical experience in account management and production to provide a foundation for professional practice. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4018 - Honors Thesis (3-6 credits) Open to those in university honors programs only. A capstone experience serving as the culmination of an honors curriculum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4071 - Advanced Fibers I (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2071 , ARTA 3071 and ARTA 3072 ; or by permission of the instructor. Students work independently while developing an individual direction. Technical, aesthetic, and conceptual input will be structured toward individual needs. Professional practices within the independent studio or for industry will be addressed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4072 - Advanced Fibers II (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2071 , ARTA 3071 , ARTA 3072 , and ARTA 4071 ; or by permission of instructor. Continuation of ARTA 4071 View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4073 - Fabric Design (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 1204 . An introduction to applied textile design. Hand-printed and dyeing techniques include stamping, block-printing, tie-dye/shibori discharge, and other techniques to develop imagery and color/pattern relationships on fabric. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4081 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing (3 credits) Advanced courses in metal techniques and jewelry design. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4082 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing (3 credits) Advanced courses in metal techniques and jewelry design. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4107 - Art Study Tour (1-3 credits, variable) This course is designed to acquaint the student with original works of art. The lecture series is followed by a trip to selected museums in the United States and/or Europe. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4110 - Combined Media Painting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2051 , ARTA 3110 , ARTA 3120 , or permission of the instructor. Painterly approaches to alternative methods and techniques in imagemaking. A focus on concept, visual communication, and craftsmanship. (Course Repeatable for Credit.) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4117 - Italy: Art, Culture, Studio: Ceramics (3 credits) This studio course in Tuscany, Italy will include field trips exploring the region’s wealth of art, history, and architecture. The resulting cultural experience will inform the work done in the studio. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4120 - Figure Painting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2051 , ARTA 3110 , ARTA 3120 , ARTA 2120 or permission of the instructor. A studio course in oil painting utilizing traditional, as well as contemporary, approaches to the human figure. (Course Repeatable for Credit.) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4201 - Advanced Figure Drawing (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2120 and ARTA 3201 ; or permission of the instructor. An advanced course in the study of the human form. Emphasis is placed on individual expressive content using the figure as a point of departure. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4202 - Mixed Media Drawing (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2012 or ARTA 2120 ; and ARTA 3010 ; or permission of the instructor. A focus on alternative drawing methods and formats emphasizing combined media. Advanced studies in content and visual communication with special emphasis on contemporary drawing directions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4211 - Advanced Lithography (3 credits repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2210 , ARTA 3211 . A continuation of ARTA 3211, with options to explore color printing, and experimental lithographic processes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4217 - Book Arts (3 credits) A course exploring adhesive and nonadhesive book formats. Emphasis is placed on a book as a complete format of cover, text, and image. Paper decoration, books as sculptural objects, and time-based directions will be addressed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4221 - Advanced Screen Process (3 credits repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 3221 . This course is a continuation of the concepts learned in ARTA 3221. Emphasis is placed on developing personal themes and independent exploration in screen process. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4271 - Advanced Ceramics I (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2091 , ARTA 3091 , ARTA 3092 . Advanced class which will allow students to work on special problems and techniques on an individual basis. It will also include lectures on clay, glazes, and firing techniques. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4272 - Advanced Ceramics II (3 credits repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2091 , ARTA 3091 , ARTA 3092 , and ARTA 4271 . (A continuation of ARTA 4271) Emphasizing individual direction, expression, and work at an advanced level. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4273 - Technical Ceramics (3-9 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2091 and, ARTA 3091 . This course deals with the technical considerations of ceramics: clay, glazes, firing techniques, kilns, raw materials, testings, and special firings. It will be a lecture format course with lab work. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4301 - Displays and Package Design (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 3401 , ARTA 3402 , or permission of instructor. An advanced studio course in the design, construction, and aesthetics of product packaging and three-dimensional visual displays. Projects in this course will emphasize graphic design concepts and processes to create visual identity and branding for containers and promotional structures. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4302 - Illustration (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2401 or permission of instructor. An advanced studio course in contemporary illustration techniques for solving visual communication design problems. Projects develop conceptual thinking, drawing, and illustration software skills. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4303 - Computer Art and Design (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2401 , ARTA 3401 , ARTA 3402 , or permission of the instructor. An advanced studio course which focuses on the computer as a creative tool for visual communication problem-solving. Course emphasizes computer methods for solving graphic design problems and the development of computer skills in creating art, design, and illustration. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4330 - Elementary School Art (2-3 credits) Required course for all elementary education majors. Should be taken in the junior year. ARTA 4330 is required of all students desiring certification in art. The courses include art media experiences and art appreciation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4341 - Advanced Relief (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 3341 . Advanced study of linocut, woodcut, or wood engraving, with emphasis placed on concept and color theory. Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4401 - Advanced Intaglio (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2210 , ARTA 3301 . A continuation of ARTA 3301, with advanced work in plate etching, experimental grounds, mixed processes, and optional innovative processes not covered in other printmaking courses. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4419 - Teaching Art in Secondary Schools (3 credits) A study of the aims, philosophy, and curricula of the secondary school art program based on an examination of available literature. Required for certification in art. No course substitutions. This course counts as education credit and cannot be used to meet the art course requirement for a minor or major in art. At the beginning of the course the student will submit a portfolio of his/her art works to the art education faculty for review. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4501 - Advanced Sculpture (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 3501 or ARTA 3502 . Students develop work on an individual basis, working on specific problems and processes developed in consultation with the instructor. Both creative thinking and technical skills will be emphasized. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4502 - Advanced Sculpture (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 3501 or ARTA 3502 . Continued advanced work in sculpture, emphasizing personal direction and self-motivation in sculpture, both technically and conceptually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4517 - Comic Book Illustration (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1201 , ARTA 1110 . Study of major aspects of comic book creation, from inception, illustration, to final production. Prerequisites may be waived by permission of instructor. This course is repeatable. Graduate students who repeat the course must complete different research papers for each semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4602 - View Camera Photography (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 3601 or permission of instructor. An advanced course using 4 x 5 or 8 x 10 view cameras, furnished to students enrolling in this course for its duration, concerning techniques, the zone system, and development of professional quality. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4603 - Introduction to Studio Photography (3 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2200 , ARTA 3601 , or permission of instructor. Basic studio lighting techniques. Projects concerning portrait, fashion, and product lighting. Work toward professional quality. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4901 - Independent Study in Sculpture (1-6 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 3502 . Study in a selected area of art history for indepth research, with permission of instructor. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4912 - Independent Studies in Photography (1-6 credits repeatable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4915 - Independent Studies in Weaving (1-6 credits repeatable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4916 - Portfolio and Exhibit (1-3 credits variable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2916 . The B.F.A. student takes this course in the last semester before graduation. The course is designed to allow the student to prepare a portfolio for the job market and to prepare work for the final required undergraduate B.F.A. exhibition in the department gallery. Students will take this course with a professor in the area of concentration, and provide the Art Department with slides of their exhibition materials. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4957 - Special Topics in Art (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5107 - Art Study Tour (1-3 credits, variable) This course is designed to acquaint the student with original works of art. The lecture series is followed by a trip to selected museums in the United States and/or Europe. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5117 - Italy: Art, Culture, Studio: Ceramics (3 credits) This studio course in Tuscany, Italy will include field trips exploring the region’s wealth of art, history, and architecture. The resulting cultural experience will inform the work done in the studio. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5217 - Book Arts (3 credits) A course exploring adhesive and nonadhesive book formats. Emphasis is placed on a book as a complete format of cover, text, and image. Paper decoration, books as sculptural objects, and time-based directions will be addressed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5517 - Comic Book Illustration (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1201 , ARTA 1110 . Study of major aspects of comic book creation, from inception, illustration, to final production. Prerequisites may be waived by permission of instructor. This course is repeatable. Graduate students who repeat the course must complete different research papers for each semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5957 - Special Topics in Art (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Art History
	ARTH 2010 - Art History Survey I (3 credits) A survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and the minor arts in the Western world from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 2020 - Art History Survey II (3 credits) A survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting in the Western world from the Italian Renaissance to the present. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 3403 - History of Graphic Design (3 credits) A survey of visual communication/graphic design from prehistory through current graphic design methods, styles, and industry-leading designers. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4007 - Renaissance Art in Northern Europe (6 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2020 or permission of the instructor. European art outside Italy in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries with emphasis on the art of the Low Lands and Germany. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4017 - Classical Art (3 credits) A survey of the arts of Greece and Rome. Offered in alternate years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4017 - Classical Art (3 credits) A survey of the arts of Greece and Rome. Offered in alternate years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4018 - Honors Thesis (3-6 credits) Open to those in university honors programs only. A capstone experience serving as the culmination of an honors curriculum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4027 - Medieval Art (3 credits) A survey of European architecture, sculpture, and painting from Late Antiquity to the end of the Gothic period. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4037 - Italian Renaissance Art (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2020 . Art in Italy from the fourteenth to sixteenth century. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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APST 5567 - Scottish Ethnology

APST 5900 - Independent Study

APST 5907 - Appalachian Foodways

APST 5957 - Special Topics in Appalachian Studies

BASD 3210 - Professional Field Experience

ARTA 1110 - 2-D Design

ARTA 1140 - 3-D Design

ARTA 1201 - Drawing Fundamentals

ARTA 1204 - Color Theory

ARTA 2012 - Intermediate Drawing

ARTA 2051 - Foundations in Painting

ARTA 2071 - Beginning Weaving

ARTA 2081 - Beginning Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing

ARTA 2091 - Introduction to Ceramics

ARTA 2120 - Basic Figure Drawing

ARTA 2128 - Artistic Experience II

ARTA 2200 - Basic Photography

ARTA 2210 - Introductory Printmaking

ARTA 2401 - Commercial Art/Graphic Design I

ARTA 2501 - Introduction to Sculpture

ARTA 2916 - Works in Progress Review

ARTA 2957 - Topics in Art

ARTA 2989 - Internship/Cooperative Education

ARTA 3010 - Advanced Drawing

ARTA 3071 - Intermediate Weaving II

ARTA 3072 - Intermediate Weaving III

ARTA 3073 - Fiber Construction

ARTA 3081 - Intermediate Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing

ARTA 3082 - Intermediate Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing

ARTA 3091 - Beginning Throwing

ARTA 3092 - Intermediate Ceramics

ARTA 3110 - Intermediate Painting

ARTA 3120 - Life Painting

ARTA 3130 - Watercolor Painting

ARTA 3147 - Advanced Watercolor Painting

ARTA 3201 - Intermediate Figure Drawing

ARTA 3211 - Lithography

ARTA 3221 - Screen Process

ARTA 3301 - Intaglio

ARTA 3341 - Relief Printmaking

ARTA 3380 - Color, Fiber, and Dye

ARTA 3401 - Typography

ARTA 3402 - Commercial Art

ARTA 3501 - Intermediate Sculpture

ARTA 3502 - Intermediate Sculpture

ARTA 3601 - Intermediate Photography

ARTA 3602 - Color Photography

ARTA 3603 - Alternate Photographic Processes

ARTA 3989 - Internship/Cooperative Education

ARTA 4002 - Graphic Design

ARTA 4018 - Honors Thesis

ARTA 4071 - Advanced Fibers I

ARTA 4072 - Advanced Fibers II

ARTA 4073 - Fabric Design

ARTA 4081 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing

ARTA 4082 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing

ARTA 4107 - Art Study Tour

ARTA 4110 - Combined Media Painting

ARTA 4117 - Italy: Art, Culture, Studio: Ceramics

ARTA 4120 - Figure Painting

ARTA 4201 - Advanced Figure Drawing

ARTA 4202 - Mixed Media Drawing

ARTA 4211 - Advanced Lithography

ARTA 4217 - Book Arts

ARTA 4221 - Advanced Screen Process

ARTA 4271 - Advanced Ceramics I

ARTA 4272 - Advanced Ceramics II

ARTA 4273 - Technical Ceramics

ARTA 4301 - Displays and Package Design

ARTA 4302 - Illustration

ARTA 4303 - Computer Art and Design

ARTA 4330 - Elementary School Art

ARTA 4341 - Advanced Relief

ARTA 4401 - Advanced Intaglio

ARTA 4419 - Teaching Art in Secondary Schools

ARTA 4501 - Advanced Sculpture

ARTA 4502 - Advanced Sculpture

ARTA 4517 - Comic Book Illustration

ARTA 4602 - View Camera Photography