Apr 29, 2024

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Art
	ARTA 1140 - Core Studio II (3 credits) An examination of art forms that relate to the use of space in order to gain a deeper understanding of design and contemporary art. An exploration of a variety of media, processes, and applications of three-dimensional work and interdisciplinary practice. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 1201 - Drawing (3 credits) An introductory drawing course based on direct observation techniques, non-traditional methods, and research based practice. An exploration of a variety of subject matter, media, processes, and attitudes as related to drawing and the visual arts. This course is great for non-majors. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 1204 - Color and Practice (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. Aspects of contemporary practice will be explored in relationship to the application of color and forms of studio research. This course will give students insight into current trends in contemporary art through examples of various media. 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 - Introduction to Painting (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1201 , ARTA 1204 , 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 2072 - Introduction to Fibers (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 . An introduction to the medium of fibers through the study of basic techniques in quilting, stitching, surface design, and felting; 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 - Honors 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 2202 - Layout and Production (3 credits) Focus on the fundamental principles and theories related to the layout of visual information and the technical aspects of preparing design for print reproduction and on-line publication. The course uses creative design projects to engage a design process for solving problems through visual communication. 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 - Graphic Design Theory (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , ARTA 1140 , or permission of instructor. A studio course in the application of theory and principles in the design of 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 2604 - Digital Photography I (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 , offered every semester including summer. This foundation course in digital photography covers both technical and aesthetic issues related to the creation of fine art photography through the use of new technologies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2618 - Introduction to Extended Media (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 or ARTA 1140 . Introduces the use of new and evolving technology in artistic practice. In this course students develop interdisciplinary works of art that engage both traditional and contemporary approaches. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 2916 - BFA Portfolio Review (0 credit) Prerequisites: Completion of 21 credits of studio art. Students must complete the review prior to completing 40 credit hours of studio art. Students pursuing the BFA degree (Bachelor of Fine Arts) must complete the portfolio review prior to acceptance in the BFA program. Students must receive the grade of Satisfactory within two attempts in order to change to the BFA track. A committee, composed of Art and Design faculty members, conducts the reviews. Date and time for reviews are announced each semester. 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) This course gives students an opportunity to study special problems and new developments. 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 3071 - Intermediate Weaving (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2071 or by permission of instructor. A study of intermediate multiharness weaving techniques to include complex pattern weaves, twills, doubleweave, shibori, and painted warp. Advanced considerations of color, design, construction, and finishing techniques. Notes: May be repeated one time for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3072 - Intermediate Fibers (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2072 or by permission of the instructor. This course explores the image-making potential of the printed textile including expanded techniques in dyeing, quilting, stitching, and surface design. Also, advanced considerations of color, design, construction, and finishing techniques. Repeatable one time for credit. Notes: Repeatable one time for credit. 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 3085 - Anatomical Figure Sculpture (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1140 or permission of instructor. Examines the human figure using studies of anatomy and proportion in order to better understand the figure’s basic elements. Areas of focus include the skeleton, the musculature, and the extremities. Completion of these studies allows students to pursue figurative art with greater accuracy and comprehension. 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 3130 - Watercolor Painting (3 credits) Broad range of problems and techniques. Notes: 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 3140 - Mixed Media Drawing (3 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2012 or ARTA 2120 . 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 3150 - Figure Painting (3 credits) 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 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 - Screenprinting (3 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 and ARTA 1201 . A focused course on the screenprinting process covering image and content creation, the printing process, multiple layer registration, and editioning, as applied to traditional and non-traditional methods. 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 - Intermediate Graphic Design (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2401 . 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 3403 - Advanced Typography (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 3401 . Graphic Design studio art course for developing expertise designing with type. Typography projects will push creative boundaries of expression and experiment with diverse media for cross-platform visual communication. An emphasis on structural, technical, and communicative properties in contemporary design practice will build portfolio examples to prepare 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 3501 - Intermediate Sculpture (3 credits, 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. Notes: Repeatable for credit for a total of six hours. 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 credits, 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 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2200 or permission of the instructor. This course introduces the technical, conceptual, and aesthetic aspects of color photography. Activities include exposing and scanning 35mm, medium and large format color negatives and investigating analog and digital processes. Students examine perceptual and psychological implications of the color photographic image within contemporary and historical contexts, with an emphasis on incorporating color principles towards the development of their personal visions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3618 - 3D Printing (3 credits) Introduces the use and operation of 3D printing in contemporary art-making, such as 3D scanners and printers, focusing on the integration of digital techniques into traditional art production forms such as painting, ceramics, printmaking. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 3626 - Digital Tools II for Fine Arts (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2618 . Explores various possible digital techniques and platforms utilized in contemporary art making including basic coding, microcontroller, laser cutting, and vector-based drawing. 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 Workshop (3 credits, 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 only to students accepted in ETSU honors programs. 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 credits, 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. Notes: Repeatable one time for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4073 - Pattern, Color, and Printing on Fabric (3 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 1110 or permission of instructor. An exploration of printed surface design techniques on fabric. Processes covered include: introduction to computer-aided pattern design, photo-silkscreen, monoprinting, block printing, direct application, and inkjet printing on fabric. Emphasis on advanced considerations of color, design, process, and content. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4081 - Advanced Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 1140 , ARTA 2081 , ARTA 3081 . Advanced courses in metal techniques and jewelry design. Notes: 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 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. Dual Listed With: ARTA 5107. 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 4150 , 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 4147 - Painting Techniques of the Old Masters (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2051 or equivalent. This course provides exploration and application of historic painting techniques, methods, and approaches utilized by artists known as the Old Masters during the Renaissance Period. 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 4150 - Advanced 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 4201 - Advanced Figure Drawing (3 credits, 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 4203 - 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. Repeatable one time for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4203 - 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. Repeatable one time for credit. 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 credits, 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 credits, 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 credits, 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 4304 - Senior Projects in Graphic Design (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 3402 . The focus of this graphic design studio course is to design and produce problem-based design solutions that will reflect professional standards in preparation for career objectives. The results of this individualized design investigation are directed toward the graphic design major capstone portfolio/exhibit. 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 credits, 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 credits, 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 4402 - Advanced Illustration (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 4302 . A studio art course in advanced illustration concepts and techniques to gain skills in new and emerging tools for applied visual communication. This course will emphasize experimentation with new media and refinement in conceptual processes and execution 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 4419 - Residency I: Teaching Art in Elementary and Secondary Schools (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisites: CUAI 4416 , CUAI 4426 . A study of the aims, philosophy, and curricula of the elementary and 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. Must be taken the fall semester prior to Residency II (student teaching). 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 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 3501 . 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. Notes: Repeatable for credit for a total of six hours. 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 credits, 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 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 2200 , 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 4607 - Digital Photography II (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2604 or equivalent. Advanced technical and aesthetic issues related to the creation of fine art photography through the use of current technologies. Dual Listed With: ARTA 5607. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4617 - Site-Specific and Installation Art (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2501 . This course explores site-specific sculpture and installation art as an artistic approach, created environment, and exploration of space. Notes: May be repeated one time for credit. Dual Listed With: ARTA 5617. 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 Art (1-6 credits, repeatable) Independent study in studio art, 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 4903 - BA Studio Art Capstone (1 credit) Prerequisites: Two 3xxx Studio Art classes; one 4xxx Studio Art class. A capstone course to be taken the final Fall semester that the BA Art Studio student is enrolled. It is recommended that students take this course in conjunction with another upper level studio course. Students prepare art work for a final group exhibition, and professional materials like a c.v. and artist statement. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 4906 - BFA Studio Art Capstone (1 credit) Prerequisites: ARTA 2916 . Corequisites: ARTA 4916 . BFA Studio Art Capstone is the culminating studio course for the BFA student, to be taken with the student’s studio advisor during the final semester with ARTA 4916 Portfolio and Exhibit . 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 (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2916 . Corequisites: ARTA 4906 The BFA student takes this course in the final semester before graduation. Students prepare portfolios for graduate school, internships, exhibition opportunities, and the job market. Students prepare art works for the required undergraduate BFA exhibition. At completion of the course, students provide digital portfolios of their BFA exhibition work to the department. 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) Dual Listed With: ARTA 5957. 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
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 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 2030 - Art History Survey III: Non-Western (3 credits) A survey of the art of India, China, Japan, Africa, Meso-America, the Middle East, and North and South America from prehistory through the 21st Century, covering the major and minor arts and their cultural contexts. 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 (3 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. Dual Listed With: ARTH 5007. 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. When Offered: Offered in alternate years. Dual Listed With: ARTH 5017. 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 only to students accepted in ETSU honors programs. 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. Dual Listed With: ARTH 5027. 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 or permission of instructor. Art in Italy from the fourteenth to sixteenth century. Dual Listed With: ARTH 5037. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4047 - Baroque Art (3 credits) A survey of the major styles of European art from 1600 to 1750: Baroque, Classicism, Realism, and Rococo. When Offered: Offered in alternate years. Dual Listed With: ARTH 5047. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4057 - 19th Century Art (3 credits) A survey of the major styles and trends in art from Neoclassicism to Postimpressionism. Offered in alternate years. Dual Listed With: ARTH 5057. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4061 - History of Photography (3 credits) Exploring the history of photography from its beginning to the present day. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4067 - Modern Art (3 credits) Major developments in painting and sculpture and other art forms from Postimpressionism through Surrealism. When Offered: Offered every fall semester. Dual Listed With: ARTH 5067. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4077 - Contemporary Art (3 credits) A survey of art from Surrealism to the present day. When Offered: Offered every spring semester. Dual Listed With: ARTH 5077. 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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Course Descriptions

ARTA 1140 - Core Studio II

ARTA 1201 - Drawing

ARTA 1204 - Color and Practice

ARTA 2012 - Intermediate Drawing

ARTA 2051 - Introduction to Painting

ARTA 2071 - Beginning Weaving

ARTA 2072 - Introduction to Fibers

ARTA 2081 - Beginning Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing

ARTA 2091 - Introduction to Ceramics

ARTA 2120 - Basic Figure Drawing

ARTA 2128 - Honors Artistic Experience II

ARTA 2200 - Basic Photography

ARTA 2202 - Layout and Production

ARTA 2210 - Introductory Printmaking

ARTA 2401 - Graphic Design Theory

ARTA 2501 - Introduction to Sculpture

ARTA 2604 - Digital Photography I

ARTA 2618 - Introduction to Extended Media

ARTA 2916 - BFA Portfolio Review

ARTA 2957 - Topics in Art

ARTA 2989 - Internship/Cooperative Education

ARTA 3071 - Intermediate Weaving

ARTA 3072 - Intermediate Fibers

ARTA 3073 - Fiber Construction

ARTA 3081 - Intermediate Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing

ARTA 3085 - Anatomical Figure Sculpture

ARTA 3091 - Beginning Throwing

ARTA 3092 - Intermediate Ceramics

ARTA 3110 - Intermediate Painting

ARTA 3130 - Watercolor Painting

ARTA 3140 - Mixed Media Drawing

ARTA 3150 - Figure Painting

ARTA 3201 - Intermediate Figure Drawing

ARTA 3211 - Lithography

ARTA 3221 - Screenprinting

ARTA 3301 - Intaglio

ARTA 3341 - Relief Printmaking

ARTA 3380 - Color, Fiber, and Dye

ARTA 3401 - Typography

ARTA 3402 - Intermediate Graphic Design

ARTA 3403 - Advanced Typography

ARTA 3501 - Intermediate Sculpture

ARTA 3601 - Intermediate Photography

ARTA 3602 - Color Photography

ARTA 3618 - 3D Printing

ARTA 3626 - Digital Tools II for Fine Arts

ARTA 3989 - Internship/Cooperative Education

ARTA 4002 - Graphic Design Workshop

ARTA 4018 - Honors Thesis

ARTA 4071 - Advanced Fibers I

ARTA 4073 - Pattern, Color, and Printing on Fabric

ARTA 4081 - Advanced Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing

ARTA 4107 - Art Study Tour

ARTA 4110 - Combined Media Painting

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

ARTA 4147 - Painting Techniques of the Old Masters

ARTA 4150 - Advanced Painting

ARTA 4201 - Advanced Figure Drawing

ARTA 4203 - Advanced Drawing

ARTA 4203 - Advanced 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 4304 - Senior Projects in Graphic Design

ARTA 4330 - Elementary School Art

ARTA 4341 - Advanced Relief

ARTA 4401 - Advanced Intaglio

ARTA 4402 - Advanced Illustration

ARTA 4419 - Residency I: Teaching Art in Elementary and Secondary Schools

ARTA 4501 - Advanced Sculpture

ARTA 4517 - Comic Book Illustration

ARTA 4602 - View Camera Photography

ARTA 4603 - Introduction to Studio Photography