Academic
Catalog August 2009 - August 2010 Undergraduate
and Graduate
Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.
For course syllabi, see the departmental website.
ART 100 ART APPRECIATION (3)
Develops understanding and enjoyment of the relationship of the visual arts to everyday life; encompasses the study of media, styles, techniques, and meanings. Credit cannot be applied toward B.F.A. or B.S.Ed. Art Education degrees. Letter grade only. AHI
ART 101 INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO ARTS (3)
Introduces the experiences of the two-dimensional visual arts through basic theory and concepts in a specific medium, with an emphasis on history, criticism, aesthetic analysis, creative thinking. May be applied toward the B.F.A. or B.S.Ed. Art Education degrees as elective credit. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI
ART 122 COLOR THEORY (3)
Hands-on studio course exploring the various color theories and their use in the fine and applied visual arts. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
ART 123 COLOR AND LIGHT (3)
The study of color vision, the history of pigments and dyes from Lascaux to present, the development of knowledge about light and color, and the application of theory to practice. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. AHI
ART 132 ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS (3)
Investigates the skeletal-muscular system of the human body. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 136 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 135 DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS I (3)
Studio course. Representational and interpretive drawing, with a preliminary emphasis on linear construction, proportion, and perspective, leading to composition and creativity. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
ART 136 DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS II (3)
Studio course. Representational and interpretive drawing in various media, with an emphasis on composition and creativity. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 135 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 141 INTRODUCTION TO RELIEF PRINTMAKING (3)
Studio course. Introduces relief printmaking techniques with emphasis on woodcuts. Open to all students. 5 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
ART 142 SILK-SCREEN PRINTMAKING (3)
Studio course. Introduces silk-screen (serigraphy) printmaking techniques. 5 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 135 or International Exchange Student Group AHI
ART 150 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (3)
Studio course. Explores art elements and design principles applicable to all the visual arts, with an emphasis on two-dimensional organization and color theory. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI
ART 151 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (3)
Studio course. Explores the fundamental design principles involved in organizing three-dimensional space, with an emphasis on three-dimensional concepts and materials. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI
ART 161 CERAMICS I (3)
Studio course with emphasis in creating ceramic art. Includes hand building, wheel throwing, and modes of criticism. 5 hrs. studio. Open to all students. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI
ART 171 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING I (3)
Studio course. Broad-based exposure to the methods, techniques, and materials of jewelry and metalsmithing, with emphasis on jewelry and metals history and modes of criticism. Open to all students. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI
ART 179 INTRO/STAINED GLASS (3)
Letter grade only.
ART 181 SCULPTURE I (3)
Studio course. Broad-based exposure to sculptural processes and techniques in clay, metal, wood, and stone, with emphasis on sculpture history and modes of criticism. Open to all students. Letter grade only. Course fee required. AHI
ART 181H SCULPTURE I (3)
Studio course. Broad-based exposure to sculptural processes and techniques in clay, metal, wood, and stone, with emphasis on sculpture history and modes of criticism. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group AHI
ART 182 SCULPTURE II (3)
Further exploring concepts, processes, and materials that had been introduced in Sculpture I. These would include electric welding, basic model making and metal casting, gas forging techniques, and media assemblage. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: ART 181 or ART 181H
ART 199 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
ART 222 PAINTING I (3)
Studio course is an introduction to still-life and representational painting. Basic painting materials and techniques. Emphasizes preparation of canvas and other surfaces; brush and knife techniques; and pigment properties and selection. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
ART 223 PAINTING II (3)
Studio course is an introduction to abstract and non-objective painting. Development of skills needed to exploit the paint medium, and exploration of modes and methods to express individual concepts. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
ART 235 FIGURE DRAWING I (3)
Concentrated basic study in drawing the nude figure, with emphasis on perceptual skills using various media. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ART 132 and ART 136) or International Exchange Student Group
ART 241 INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING (3)
Studio course. Introduces basic intaglio engraving and etching printmaking techniques. 5 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ART 135 and ART 150) or International Exchange Student Group
ART 242 LITHOGRAPHY PRINTMAKING (3)
Studio course. Introduces lithographic techniques and processes. 5 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ART 135 and ART 150) or International Exchange Student Group
ART 261 CERAMICS II (3)
Studio course. Emphasizes increasing skill in wheel techniques and glaze experimentation; glazing and decoration techniques; kiln operations. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 161 and Corequisite: ART 135 and ART 151
ART 262 CERAMIC ART TOPICS (1-6)
Regardless of topic, you produce clay pieces made for one of the following firing techniques: primitive, raku, salt glazing, earthenware, stoneware, or saggar, using gas, wood, dung, or electricity. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units, as topics change. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 161 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 263 HAND BUILDING (3)
Studio Course. Emphasizes skills in handbuilding for creation of sculpture or pottery. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 161 and Corequisite: ART 135 and ART 151
ART 271 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING II (3)
Studio course. Emphasizes increasing skill in materials, techniques, and processes related to jewelry and metalsmithing. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
ART 281 SCULPTURE III (3)
Methods of Fabricated Sculpture - Studio Course. Explores various assembly methods for sculpture in fabric, wood, welded metals, plastic and a variety of other materials. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 181 or ART 181H or International Exchange Student Group
ART 285 SCULPTURE FIGURE MODELING (3)
Studio course. Work in clay from live model. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Prerequisite: ART 132 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 299 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
ART 300 CONTEMPORARY ART TRENDS (3)
Starting with Abstract Expressionism as background, this class focuses on art of the present and the development of contemporary trends. Letter grade only. AHI
ART 301 GALLERY WORKSHOP (1)
Studio participation in a variety of visual arts workshops. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
ART 322 PAINTING III (3)
Studies color and creative processes through use of techniques with various media; development and visualization of painting concepts. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 222 or ART 223
ART 324 FIGURE PAINTING (3)
Figurative work in oil and/or other media from studio models and/or studies from life outside the studio. 5 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ART 222 and ART 235) or International Exchange Student Group
ART 326 PORTRAIT PAINTING (3)
Painting portraits in oil and/or other media. 5 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 222 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 327 WATERBASE PAINTING (3)
Traditional and experimental watercolor techniques with emphasis on developing a high degree of expression; includes matting and framing. 5 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: ART 222 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 328 ABSTRACT PAINTING IV (3)
Studio course. Abstract painting with medium and subject determined in consultation with the instructor. Emphasizes strengthening aesthetic awareness and technical skills. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: ART 222 or ART 223
ART 335 FIGURE DRAWING II (3)
Representational and interpretive drawing in various media, with an emphasis on the human figure as form and as a design element leading to composition and creativity. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 235
ART 341 COLOR RELIEF AND INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING (3)
Studio course. Explores and incorporates color in relief and intaglio printmaking processes. 5 hrs. studio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 241 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 342 COLOR LITHOGRAPHY PRINTMAKING (3)
Studio course. Explores and incorporates color in lithographic printing processes. 5 hrs. studio. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 242 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 361 CERAMICS III (3)
Studio course. Problem solving and investigation of low-temperature ceramic processes. 5 hours studio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 261 and Corequisite: ART 135 and ART 150
ART 362 WOOD-FIRED CERAMICS (3)
All phases of firing different types of kilns, including the making of porcelain, stoneware, and low-temperature pottery. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 161 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 363 CERAMICS - GLAZING AND FIRING (3)
Emphasizes problem solving and investigation into glaze experimentation, clay body development and kiln operation, theory and application. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 161
ART 371 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING III (3)
Studio course. Advanced experience and work in processes and materials related to jewelry and metalsmithing. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 271 and Corequisite: ART 135 and ART 150
ART 373 JEWELRY/METALSMITHING ART TOPICS (3)
In-depth study of a concept, technique, or problem within Jewelry/Metalsmithing. Topics could include jewelry/metalsmithing workshops, experimental techniques, and form/fabrication techniques. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 171 and ART 271
ART 375 TOPICS IN ART (1-6)
Selected topics in art, including business and professional practices and studio techniques not included in the regular curriculum. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units, as topics change. Letter grade or pass-fail. Course fee required.
ART 380 SCULPTURE IV (3)
Methods of Fabricated Sculpture -Studio Course. Explores various assembly methods for sculpture in fabric, wood, welded metals, plastic and a variety of other materials. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 181 or ART 181H or International Exchange Student Group
ART 381 SCULPTURE V (3)
Methods of Fabricated Sculpture - Studio Course. Explores various assembly methods for sculpture in fabric, wood, welded metals, plastic and a variety of other materials. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 135 and ART 150 and (ART 181 or ART 181H) and ART 182
ART 382 PRNTMAKING:INTAGLIO (3)
Letter grade only.
ART 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)
Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Fee required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.
ART 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
ART 399H SPECIAL TOPICS - HONORS (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group
ART 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)
Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units. Department consent required.
ART 422 PAINTING V (3)
Studio course. Advanced painting with a continuation of medium and subject idea determined in ART 328. Emphasizes refinement of a personal aesthetic direction. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 322 or ART 328
ART 431 PAINTING III (3)
Letter grade only.
ART 441 PRINTMAKING CONCEPTS III (3)
Studio course. Advanced printmaking with medium and subject determined by you in consultation with instructor. Emphasizes strengthening aesthetic awareness and technical skills. 5 hrs. studio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 341 or ART 342 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 442 PRINTMAKING CONCEPTS IV (3)
Studio course. Continues advanced printmaking with you determining medium and subject in consultation with instructor. Emphasizes refining a personal aesthetic direction. 5 hrs. studio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 441 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 461 CERAMICS IV (3)
Studio course. Advanced study of ceramic concepts, creative processes, and sculpture for effective expression of aesthetic ideas. 5 hours studio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 361 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 462C CERAMICS EXHIBITION (3)
Studio course. Independent studio activity culminating in an exhibition, a written statement, and an oral presentation directed and evaluated by a faculty committee. 5 hrs. studio. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 461 CAP
ART 471 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING IV (3)
Studio course. Advanced study of jewelry and metalsmithing concepts, craftspersonship, and creative processes for effective expression of aesthetic ideas. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 371 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 472 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING EXHIBITION (3)
Studio course. Independent studio activity culminating in an exhibition, a written statement, and an oral presentation directed and evaluated by a faculty committee. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
ART 472C JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING STUDIO EXHIBITION (3)
Studio course. Independent studio activity culminating in an exhibition, a written statement, and an oral presentation directed and evaluated by a faculty committee. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 471 CAP
ART 481 SCULPTURE STUDIO (3)
Studio course. Independent studio research designed to enhance expression of individual concepts and aesthetic directions. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 381 or International Exchange Student Group
ART 482C SCULPTURE STUDIO EXHIBITION (3)
Studio course. Independent studio activity culminating in an exhibition, a written statement, and an oral presentation directed and evaluated by a faculty committee. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 481 CAP
ART 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)
Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Department consent required.
ART 490 2D STUDIO EXHIBIT (3)
Letter grade only.
ART 490C TWO-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO EXHIBITION (3)
Studio course. Independent studio activity culminating in an exhibition. Written statement and oral presentation directed and evaluated by a faculty committee. 5 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ART 422 or 442) and Senior Status or higher CAP
ART 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)
Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only No repeat limit. Department consent required.
ART 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)
Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.