Art Course Descriptions

ART 101A Basic Drawing (3)
Introduction to basic drawing materials, techniques, and concepts focusing on still life as subject matter. (Special fee)

ART 101B 2-D Design (3)
Introduction to basic two-dimensional design concepts, theory and techniques through the study of the principles and elements of art. Color theory and linear perspective will be introduced. (Special fee)

ART 102B 3-D Design (3)
Introduction to the theory, concepts, and creation of three-dimensional art through a variety of building processes, materials, and techniques. (Special fee)

Art 114 Appreciation (3)
An introduction to the study of art using examples from prehistory to the contemporary world. The course will emphasize how to analyze art critically by introducing the student to the foundations of visual form, such as color theory, perspective, the various media, etc. It will also serve as an introduction to the methods and practice of art history as a discipline, in order to understand historical art and architecture. The course is designed to create a foundation for intermediate and advanced art history courses.

ART 141 Basic Handbuilding (3)
Introduction to clay as an art medium, using traditional handbuilding techniques and basic glazing and firing processes. (Special fee)

ART 199 Special Topics (3)
Subject content to be determined by the Department to fill specified needs or interests. (Special fee for studio courses)

ART 204 Color Foundations (3)
Study of the nature and use of color as a vital element of design. Emphasis is on topics which apply directly to problems encountered with pigment; employing subtractive color theory such as pigment color mixing; physical properties of color (hue, value, and intensity); aesthetic color relationships based upon the color wheel; and uses of color to include personal aesthetic, emotional and artistic intent. ART 101B (Special fee)

ART 205 Graphic Design Foundation (3)
An introduction to the many tools involved in the creation of professional design problems including the Macintosh platform. Students will evaluate the assignments and solve these problems using the appropriate tools. A strong focus will be placed on technology and professional presentation skills. Computer software, one, two and four color printing and the artistic processes of graphic design will be explored. (Special fee)

ART 241 Basic Potter’s Wheel (3)
Introduction to basic wheel-throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel. Students will also be introduced to glazing wheel-thrown pieces. (Special fee)

ART 260 Basic Painting I (3)
Introduction to the painting medium with a foundation of basic color theory, application, and techniques. (Special fee)

ART 265 Basic Painting II (3)
A continuation of the study of basic painting materials and techniques with emphasis on the seeing and painting of value, color, and composition. Prerequisite: ART 260. (Special fee)

ART 300 S/T: Sculpture (3)
An introduction to contemporary sculpture through the development of the student’s own concepts and ideas. A variety of building processes, materials and techniques will be explored. (Special fee)

ART 300 Special Topics (3)
Subject content to be determined by the Department to fill specified needs or interests. (Special fee for Studio courses)

ART 305 Collateral Design (3)
Intermediate graphic design will concentrate on contemporary design principles and thought. Effective use of typography as a basis of high quality graphic design will be explored. In addition to gaining technical fluency in the Macintosh desktop publishing process, the student will be required to do projects with substantial focus given to design as well as technical skill. Interaction with fellow classmates will be fostered and employed as a resource in the conceptual and technical processes. Prerequisites: ART 101B, 205 (Special fee)

ART 319 History of Western Art I (3)
The chronological study of Western art from the cave paintings of prehistoric times through the great European cathedrals of the Middle Ages. Emphasis upon stylistic and technical developments within the historical and cultural setting.

ART 320 History of Western Art II (3)
The chronological study of Western art from the Renaissance period through the nineteenth century to modern and postmodern art. Emphasis upon stylistic and technical developments within the historical and cultural setting. ART 319 is not a prerequisite.

ART 325 Visual Communications (3)
An exploration of visual systems, processes, and media for expressing mental concepts in visual terms. This course will increase the student’s visual attentiveness and enhance their aesthetic and individual style. In addition to the examination of commercial trends and practices, the student will explore narrative structures and the artist book. Prerequisite: ART 305 (Special fee)

ART 340 Handmade Books, Structure and Binding (3)
A studio based art course that creatively examines traditional and alternative book structures in relation to narrative content. This course provides an overview of methods used in the making of handmade books. Lectures, demonstrations and discussions will introduce students to creative processes involved in book making, including: traditional and alternative book formats, adhesives and sewn binding structures, archival concerns, and methods for generating original images and text. The projects in this course will explore the interdependent relationship between form and content.

ART 342 Directed Studies in Ceramics (3)
A continuation of the study of techniques in clay. Emphasis on sculptural refinement of the medium. Repeatable course differentiated by A, B, C, D, etc. Prerequisite: ART 141 and ART 241. (Special fee)

ART 359A, 459A Independent Study (3)
Opportunity for independent research in art history on a topic of special interest to the student. Prerequisite: Senior status (90+ credit hours); 2.50 cum GPA; and all paperwork to be completed before the end of the semester preceding the Independent Study. Dean and Department Chair approval required. For majors only.

ART 364 Figure Studies (3)
Continued study of the human form in student’s preferred media and techniques. Repeatable course differentiated by A, B, C, D, etc. Prerequisite: ART 101A. (Special fee)

ART 365 Directed Studies in Painting and Drawing (3)
Continued study of the painting and drawing media with emphasis on concepts, styles, and techniques. Repeatable course differentiated by A, B, C, D, etc. Prerequisites: ART 101A, ART 101B, ART 204, ART 260, ART 265. (Special fee)

ART 394 Art Practicum (1-3)
This practicum will allow the graphic design student to gain “real world’ design and production experience through the development, design and production of actual projects. Students will be required to work with clients in an effort to foster a greater understanding of how the design industry works. After meeting with the client, the student will (with the assistance of the instructor) serve as full capacity graphic designer. This practicum will require the student to be involved in budgetary concerns and printing press approvals. The student will also be required to keep a “log” of performed design and production-related tasks occurring throughout the semester.
Prerequisites: ART 305, CS 180 and permission of the Department Chair. Repeatable course differentiated by A, B, C, D, etc.

ART 400 Ancient Greek Art (3)
An analysis and examination of Greek art from 2000 B.C. to the end of the Hellenistic period. Greek mythology, philosophy, history, and aesthetics will be discussed along with the analysis of Greek architecture and vase painting. Prerequisite: ART 114.

ART 405 Design Methodology (3)
In this course students will research and develop design elements which identify and advertise a corporation. Logos/trademarks, stationery, corporate collateral, uniforms and vehicle identification will be researched, created and produced. All projects will be carried to final portfolio quality. Prerequisite: ART 305 (Special fee)

ART 408 Medieval Monuments (3)
Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture, at the height of the Middle Ages. The cathedral as the dominant artistic and cultural expression of the era will be stressed, plus the art and architecture of chivalry, the castle, the monastery, and the innovations of the Late Gothic period. Prerequisite: ART 114.

ART 409 Renaissance Art (3)
Art and architecture of the Renaissance in relation to the political and social structures of the 15th and 16th centuries. Emphasis upon the Italian Renaissance, with Northern Renaissance art also covered. Prerequisite for Art majors: ART 319

ART 410 Art in the Age of Rembrandt (3)
European art and architecture from 1600-1750, during the Baroque and Rococo era. Rembrandt, Vermeer, Caravaggio, Bernini, Rubens and Velazquez are among the artists whose work transformed European visual culture during this time, as did Versailles in the realm of palace and garden design. These aesthetic and ideological developments will be studied in relation to contemporary changes in society, science and religion, and the emergence of Western imperialism and colonialism. Prerequisite: Junior status. Prerequisite: ART 114.

ART 415 History of Graphic Design (3)
An investigation of historical and contemporary visual communications concepts, media and images and their role in graphic design with a primary emphasis on the twentieth century. The course chronicles the events, influences, movements in history that have impacted the graphic design community. This course will begin with the invention of writing and the early cave paintings, moving through the history of printing in Europe to contemporary design theory and ideals.

ART 417 Twentieth -Century Art (3)
Art and architecture in Europe and America from Fauvism and Cubism at the beginning of the century to Postmodernism at the end. South Florida architecture and the multiculturalism of recent art will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 114.

ART 423 Contemporary Art (3)
Examination of mixed media painting, sculpture, craft, installation and performance art, and architecture, from 1960 to the present. Recommended prerequisite: ART 411 or 320. Prerequisite: ART 114.

ART 425 Typography (3)
This course builds upon earlier typographic theory and practices discussed in ART 305. The class will explore the communication of ideas through the use of typography. This curriculum will allow the student to study past typographers and their contributions to graphic arts and foster a greater understanding of the origins of typographic design. Prerequisite: ART 305 (Special fee)

ART 441, 442 Advanced Ceramics I, II (3) (3)
Advanced projects and techniques with instruction on an individual basis to suit the students’ needs. Prerequisite: ART 341 or 342 for ART 441, ART 441 for 442. (Special fee)

ART 445 Advertising Design and Production (3)
This course addresses advertising design/production and client research. Ad campaigns and packaging concepts will be the specific design focus of this class. Utilizing contemporary design theory and tools, students will conceptualize, create and execute designs in a professional manner. This course will further reinforce the students’ technical and problem solving skills by working with existing products instead of theoretical items. (Special fee) Prerequisites: ART 305 and PHO 305

ART 450 Collage (3)
The study of the collage medium of two dimensional art made by pasting together varying materials on a flat surface. Repeatable course differentiated by A, B, C, D, etc. Prerequisites: ART 101A, 101B, 260, or PHO 203 (Special fee).

ART 487 Senior Seminar: Professional Practices in Art (3)
Integrative experience for senior Art Majors with a focus on preparation for the Senior Exhibition and development of professional skills to prepare students for graduate school and/or the art and design world. Prerequisite: graduation status.

ART 487A Senior Seminar: Art History (3)
Capstone course for graduating majors, focusing on the leading theories, methods, and professional practices of art history. A senior paper will be written analyzing a work from at least three critical perspectives. Upon completion, a shortened version will be presented at a departmental colloquium. Prerequisite: graduation status.

ART 494 Art Practicum (1-3)
This advanced practicum will allow the graphic design student to gain more “real world” design and production experience through the development, design and production of actual projects. The addition of the added pre requisite ADV 301 (Principles of Advertising) gives the student more insight into designer/client relationships. As in ART 394 Art Practicum I, students will be required to work with clients in an effort to foster a greater understanding of how the design industry works. After meeting with the client, the student will (with the assistance of the instructor) serve as full capacity graphic designer. This practicum will require the student to be involved in budgetary concerns and printing press approvals. The student will also be required to keep a “log” of performed design and production-related tasks occurring throughout the semester. Prerequisites: CS 180, ART 205, ART 394, ADV 301 and permission of the Department Chair.
Repeatable course differentiated by A, B, C, D, etc.

ART 499 Internship (3-12)
Practical experience within a professional setting. Prerequisites: Senior status (90+ credit hours); 2.5 overall G.P.A.; all paperwork must be completed before the end of the semester preceding the internship. Prior approval of Department Chair and Dean required.

Josh Tremper (2008)
collage series for Directed Studies