May 11, 2024  
2016-2017 Governors State University Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Governors State University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


  

 

Anthropology

  
  • ANTH - 4000 Topics in Anthropology (3)


    Explores current theories, approaches, or issues in anthropology. Instructional Method: May be offered in lecture, hybrid ,or online format. May include fieldwork or a research component.
  
  • ANTH - 4100 Urban Anthropology (3)


    Emphasizes anthropological studies of people living in urban settings. Explores the potential use of cultural anthropological tools for understanding human life in urban settings in both developed and developing nations. Equivalent to ANTH-411.
  
  • ANTH - 4300 Food, Culture and Society (3)


    Explores food consumption and production as complex social and cultural systems. Emphasizes symbols and social relations encoded in food systems. Gender and systems of inequality in various subsistence systems are examined. Studies natural resources and materials sustaining local food patterns and exchanges. Prerequisite: take ANTH-1100 .
  
  • ANTH - 4500 Applied Anthropology (3)


    Explores applied research and careers in anthropology. Emphasis is on comparative case studies, rapid assessment and evaluation, and ethical issues in applied research and projects. Prerequisites: take ANTH-2100 
  
  • ANTH - 4600 Anthropology In Film (3)


    Study of world cultures, past and present, and human nature through the use of classic ethnographic films, texts, and web based resources. Focus is on the development of cross-cultural understanding of central problems of human existence and how social groups address social solidarity, conflict, and change overtime in various physical environments. Equivalent to ANTH-500.
  
  • ANTH - 4610 Ethnographic Research Methods (3)


    Imparts knowledge drawn from theoretical and applied social sciences to examine cross-cultural transactions, diversity, multiculturalism and the problem of difference in a regional, national and international context. Provides an opportunity to develop reflective and reflexive thinking and writing skills that have theoretical and practical application. Prerequisite: take ANTH-1100 .
  
  • ANTH - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)


    Individual reading, research, and/or project in anthropology under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to ANTH-470.

Anthropology and Sociology

  
  • ANSO - 2100 Gender and Sexuality (3)


    Examines major sociological and anthropological concepts, theories, and research methods to understand how gender and sexuality are social constructions that change over time and vary across cultures. Topics for exploration include: gender and sexual role socialization, consequences of changing social definitions of these social roles, underrepresentation in institutions, gender and sexuality issues in relation to social institutions, media images of men and women, and masculinities.
  
  • ANSO - 2200 Race and Class (3)


    Provides an anthropological and sociological foundation in the study of race and class, examining persistence of group identity, inter-group relations, collective behavior, government policy, and related social problems. Equivalent to ANSO-3200. Prerequisite: take ANSO-2100 , ANTH-1100 , SOC-1100  or SOC-2100 .
  
  • ANSO - 3099 Junior Seminar in Anthropology and Sociology (3)


    Introduces and orients majors to areas of substantive study necessary to transition into a focused study of anthropology and sociology. Employs a thematic approach to the nature of inquiry, core content areas of the disciplines, and the research and writing skills necessary for successfully completing the major and gaining employment. Explores the potential career and educational paths for the major. Prerequisites: Declared an Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) major, and at least three 1000- and/or 2000- level courses from Anthropology (ANTH), Sociology (SOC), or Anthropology/Sociology (ANSO), or permission of the instructor.
  
  • ANSO - 3300 Ecology, Environment, and Culture (3)


    Explores cultural models that define the natural order and inform how local people use natural resources to sustain their way of life. Emphasis on the bio-cultural connection, adaptation, and sustainability. Case studies across subsistence systems and settlement patterns are examined. Prerequisite: take ANTH-1100 .
  
  • ANSO - 3400 Material Culture (3)


    Examines material culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis on symbols, meanings, and social relationships encoded in everyday objects. Considers material culture in the construction of collective memory, legacy,` and heritage.
  
  • ANSO - 3500 Music and Society (3)


    Exposes students to an art that is both a human universal yet highly variable. Examines a broad range of forms, practices of production, and manner of engagement for music’s of different cultures. Develops insights to apply to the analysis of students’ own musical milieu.
  
  • ANSO - 3600 Making Sense of Social Data (3)


    Provides a background in social data analysis, including statistical operations, quantitative reasoning, the opportunity to evaluate academic research, and experience in analyzing quantitative data.
  
  • ANSO - 4000 Special Topics in Anthropology and Sociology (3)


    Explores the current theories, approaches, or issues in anthropology and sociology. Depending on topic, may be offered in lecture, hybrid, or online format and may include fieldwork or a research component. Prerequisite: None
  
  • ANSO - 4100 The Anthropology and Sociology of Religion (3)


    Imparts knowledge in classical social theory applied to the study of religious beliefs and practices in contemporary societies. Emphasis on applying conceptual tools framed in classical theory to the understanding of social processes that structure religious identities and institutions.
  
  • ANSO - 4200 Sociology of Organizations (3)


    This course provides students a background in understanding the study of social organizations. Topics include: classical theories of organizations, both for-profit and non-profit organizational models, elements of power and politics, hierarchies, and intra-organizational dynamics.
  
  • ANSO - 4300 Food, Culture, and Society (3)


    Explores food consumption and production as complex social and cultural systems. Emphasis on symbols and social relations encoded in food systems. Gender and systems of inequality in various subsistence systems are examined. Natural resources and materials sustaining local food patterns and exchanges are also studied.
  
  • ANSO - 4400 Theories of Social Science (3)


    Provides a systematic and historical approach to the development of metatheoretical perspectives and major theories in the core social sciences, including geography, anthropology, sociology, and political science.
  
  • ANSO - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)


    Individual reading, research, professional conference presentation, and/or specialized academic development project in anthropology, or sociology under the supervision of the faculty.
  
  • ANSO - 4710 Mentored Conference Study (1-3)


    Develop ethnographic and critical thinking and writing skills through attendance and/or presentation at an anthropology or sociology professional conference. Practice normative behaviors and skills in professional academic networking, inquiry, and intellectual engagement with students and faculty from other universities under the mentorship of a faculty member.
  
  • ANSO - 4800 Internship in Anthropology and Sociology (1-4)


    Provides students an opportunity for an anthropology- and/or sociology-grounded field experience in a business or public agency. Students work under the supervision of an individual at the internship agency and a member of the Anthropology and Sociology faculty. Prerequisite: A GPA of at least 3.0 (B) in the ANSO major, and permission of the instructor and site supervisor.
  
  • ANSO - 4900 Senior Capstone (3)


    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of concepts, methods, and approaches framed in the Anthropology and Sociology major. The course draws on contemporary and classical social theory and sociological and ethnographic accounts.

Art

  
  • ART - 1100 Art Appreciation (3)


    Introduces art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and how artists produce art. Explores the artist’s role in life and it its culture context and provides an introduction to architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics, drawing, printmaking, photography, design, decorative arts, and other art forms from various historical periods and world cultures.
  
  • ART - 1110 Survey of Art History I (3)


    Traces the major developments in the history of Western art from the earliest times to the Renaissance period of the fifteenth century. Examines significant moments in non-Western areas, including India, Africa, China, and the Americas before 1492. Focuses on the various cultural factors that determine the uses and appearance of art within differing contexts.
  
  • ART - 1111 Survey of Art History II (3)


    Traces the major developments in the history of Western art from the Renaissance period to Post Modernism of 21st century. Examines significant moments in other world regions including Asia and the Americas. Focuses on the various cultural factors that determine the uses and appearance of art within differing context.
  
  • ART - 1210 Two-Dimensional Design (3)


    Provide an introduction, through studio practice, to the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Investigate various artistic media, process, artists, and an art criticism.
  
  • ART - 1211 Three-Dimensional Design (3)


    Expands understanding of design theory as it relates to the 3 dimensional world. Explores sculptural issues through the solution of design problems emphasizing both elements of design as well as basic construction methods. Develops critical thinking skills applied to three dimensional art forms.
  
  • ART - 1300 Introduction to Drawing (3)


    Introduces the basic materials, methods, and concepts inherent in the visual arts discipline of drawing. Emphasis on Black and white media that will include observational and improvisational techniques employing the elements of line, value, form, texture, composition and perspective (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 2200 Introduction to Painting (3)


    Introduces the student to painting materials, techniques, terminology and history (western and nonwestern). Emphasizes basic problems of form, color, value and composition through observational painting assignments.
  
  • ART - 2304 Intermediate Drawing (3)


    Explores a variety of drawing media and techniques. Emphasis on representational and abstract drawing outcomes. Observational and improvisational assignments will be explored and students will also explore the expressive potential of color through various mediums.
  
  • ART - 2400 Introduction to Digital Photography (3)


    Employs hands-on training while introducing students to techniques, basic concepts, digital workflow, and digital enhancement of images. Explores the aesthetics of color photography, and inkjet printing (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 2401 Introduction to Traditional Photography (3)


    Introduces basic camera skills as they are used in the understanding and control of light and the production of images. Course covers basic darkroom processes to produce artistic monochromatic images. Student must have a 35 mm camera with manual adjustments (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 2450 Introduction to Graphic Design (3)


    Explores the fundamentals of graphic design to all art students who need to develop digital material for print and web. The course focuses on fundamental concepts and visual communications skills necessary for graphic design. Introduction to the production of printed materials involving integrating document and word processing programs, working with images and typography, custom colors, illustrations, and image manipulation software (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 2500 Introduction to Sculpture (3)


    Introduces basic sculptural processes, materials, tools, and equipment.  Studio safety will be emphasized. Processes will include additive/modeling/constructive, subtractive/carving, found object assemblage, and replacement/casting (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisite: ART-1211  
  
  • ART - 2600 Introduction to Glass: Stained Glass (3)


    Introduces the expressive qualities of stained glass and light.  Flat glass panels will be designed and constructed using three distinct traditional techniques: mosaic, lead, and copper foil.  This course emphasizes the medium of glass as a fine art material (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 2700 Introduction to Ceramics: Handbuilding (3)


    Explores basic techniques of building sculptures, vessels, and functional objects using clay. Covers basic methods of clay handbuilding, glaze application, and firing techniques (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 2701 Introduction to Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (3)


    Explores basic techniques of using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects. Covers basic methods of wheel throwing, glaze application, and firing techniques(3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 2800 Introduction to Printmaking (3)


    Introduces basic methods for transferring a drawing, photograph, digital image, or painting from one surface to another. Multiple and experimental one-of-a-kind images will be created through the use of silk-screen, intaglio, and lithographic printmaking techniques (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 2811 Introduction to Screen Printing (3)


    Explores the basic fundamentals of Screen Printing. Includes some advanced techniques and concentrates on the artistic and creative application of the medium (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 3099 Art Seminar: Concepts and Practice (3)


    Explores contemporary artistic concepts, theories, and professional practice. A writing intensive course that develops writing about art both from the personal aesthetic and critical analysis standpoint. Prerequisite: Take ART-1111  or equivalent.
  
  • ART - 3100 Art for Children and Youth (3)


    Provides students with a broad theoretical overview of art education for children and youth, ages pre-school through eighth grade. Opportunities will be provided to learn skills and strategies that will enable students to plan, implement, and evaluate instructional strategies in the visual arts.
  
  • ART - 3101 Survey of Non-Western Art (3)


    Introduces Non-Western cultural perspectives to a survey of the visual arts in selected societies with focus on Africa, Pacific Islands, and pre-colonial North and South America. Examines works through the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social context. Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 3102 Worlds of Art (3)


    Introduces global perspectives to a survey of the visual arts in comparing eight selected societies and geographic regions. Examines artworks through the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social context. Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 3103 Women in Art (3)


    Explores the role of women within art history. Emphasis is on the lives and works of eminent female artists and the social, political, and artistic climate in which they worked. There will be an analysis of the thematic and stylistic development and theoretical concerns of female artists and a comparative analysis between gendered expressions in the visual arts. Prerequisites: Take ART 1100 , or ART-1110 , or ART-1111 , or equivalent.
  
  • ART - 3104 Modern to Contemporary Art History (3)


    Examines modern through contemporary (18th-21st centuries) art history with focus on Europe and the Americas Provides an understanding of context, innovation, theory and content in what made art what it is today. Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 3105 Gender and Sexuality in Art (3)


    Examines the impact of gender on the production, reception and cultural understanding of art. Studies both the gender and identity of the artist and the impact of their work on society. Explores the historical and contemporary representation of a masculine and feminine aesthetic. Prerequisites: Take ART-1100 , or ART-1110 , or ART-1111  or equivalent.
  
  • ART - 3106 Sculpture Parks and Public Art (3)


    Studies the phenomenon and evolution of sculpture parks through art historical observations about three-dimensional public art, using the Governors State University Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park as a point of departure. Develops skills in critical analysis and art appreciation, through mastery of the fundamental principles of art and design. In addition to the online content of the course, there will be interaction with art available in local communities. Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 3107 Survey of Asian Art (3)


    Introduces Asian Art with historical and cultural perspectives to a survey of the visual arts in selected Asian societies (India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan).  Artwork will be examined through the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social context. Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 3200 Intermediate Painting (3)


    Provides a further exploration of painting materials and techniques including oil and acrylic mediums. Emphasis on the problems of form, color, value and composition will be expanded and the relationship between painting and drawing will be explored (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: Take ART-2200  
  
  • ART - 3304 Drawing: Studio (3)


    Explores a variety of drawing media and techniques. Emphasis on representational drawing and abstract drawing of still life and natural forms using the elements of value, line, shape, texture, and color. Equivalent to ART-304.
  
  • ART - 3305 Drawing: Life Study (3)


    Explores a variety of drawing media and techniques. Emphasis on representational drawing of the human form and drawing concepts and principles. May be repeated with approval of instructor. Equivalent to ART-305.
  
  • ART - 3306 Digital Photography (3)


    Provides a hands-on training in the basic concepts, methodologies, and problem solving strategies of the digital darkroom. Explores digital cameras and scanners as imaging devices, as well as the limitations and possibilities of digital photography compared to traditional imaging. Includes color theory and aesthetics of color photography, direct capture, scanning, enhancements, compositing, manipulations, and high-quality printing. Equivalent to ART-306.
  
  • ART - 3307 Art Images of Social Justice Movements (3)


    Studies types of art and images related to social justice movements such as racial and ethnic minority groups, women’s art, sexual orientation, minority groups, and other marginalized communities. Focuses on Western contemporary culture with historical and world examples considered. Equivalent to ART-307.
  
  • ART - 3309 Intermediate Glass: Warm Glass (3)


    Expands stained glass skills and focuses on glass as an art medium.  Utilizing the kiln, students will learn not only the art processes of slumping, fusing, enameling, and melting glass to create their sculptures, but the technical processes end of annealing glass, different types of glass, and writing programs for various techniques in glass(3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; May be repeated three times - 9 credit-hours). Prerequisite: Take ART-2600  
  
  • ART - 3314 American Art: Diverse Views (3)


    This course analyzes American art and architecture from the colonial period to the present. Diverse viewpoints of a multicultural society will be presented. Assessment of major themes in American art by diverse artists will be made. Students will be expected to analyze works by American artists cross-culturally and assess the role of race, ethnicity, class, and gender in the creation and viewing of art. Equivalent to ART-314.
  
  • ART - 3319 Intermediate Sculpture (3)


    Explores both traditional and non-traditional processes and skills, as well as experimental materials, and placement/installation considerations.  Historic and contemporary examples of sculpture and craft will be investigated and students will learn to use these as a part of their developing methodology towards creative problem solving (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated 3 times to earn up to 9 credit-hours). Prerequisite: ART-2500  
  
  • ART - 3325 Advanced Problems in Design (3)


    Examines advanced problems of two- and three-dimensional design. Studio assignments focus on problem-solving within various art media. Equivalent to ART-325.
  
  • ART - 3330 Intermediate Sketchbook and Field Study Drawing (3)


    Enhances the creation and design of a sketchbook through observational drawing beyond the classroom. Journaling, creating visually dynamic compositions on the page, collage, and free drawing will be included in the course. Integrating text and imagery on the page will be emphasized. The history of the scientific illustration, artist books, and the graphic arts will be covered. Instructional Method: 3 lecture and 3 studio hours required; 6 total contact hours Prerequisites: ART - 2304 Intermediate Drawing (3)  or instructor permission.
  
  • ART - 3361 Non-Traditional Photography (3)


    Explores the use of unique aesthetics plastic cameras. Provides an affordable step into medium-format photography, while focusing on alternative creative darkroom techniques and presentation modes. Equivalent to ART-361. Prerequisite: take ART-3306 .
  
  • ART - 3371 Intermediate Drawing (3)


    Explores a variety of drawing media and techniques building on previous drawing course. Subject matter will continue to include the still life, the figure and other personal imagery. Projects will be assigned and various materials
    will be introduced and required simultaneously with the use of mixed media techniques (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; May be repeated three times to earn a total of 12 credit-hours). Prerequisite: take ART-1300 .
  
  • ART - 3400 Intermediate Photography (3)


    Builds upon basic photographic practices to develop a more advanced technical command of black and white photography.  Presents craftsmanship, darkroom techniques, and conceptual topics in the photographic medium (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisites: Take ART-2400  or ART-2401  
  
  • ART - 3450 Intermediate Graphic Design (3)


    Emphasizes concepts and visual communication skills necessary for graphic design.   Course implements a thorough understanding of the digital design of print and electronic publilshing. Includes the creation of advertising using design software (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisites: Take ART-2450  
  
  • ART - 3500 Intermediate Sculpture: Figure Modeling (3)


    Examines the figure in a representational bust and small-scale figure modeling.  Process explored through armature design, clay modeling, multiple part mold making, and finished to refined castings (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours). Prerequisite: Take ART-2500  
  
  • ART - 3700 Intermediate Ceramics (3)


    Examines ceramic construction processes, clay and glaze materials, firing processes, and use of equipment. Provides a more thorough understanding of material characteristics and processes, sharpen their firing skills, and an understanding through a dialogue about theory and content in ceramics (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisites: Take ART-2700  or ART-2701  
  
  • ART - 3701 Intermediate Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (3)


    Refines the techniques associated with using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects. Covers methods of precision wheel throwing, glaze application, and firing techniques.  An introduction to glaze chemistry is covered (3
    lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: ART-2701  
  
  • ART - 3800 Intermediate Printmaking (3)


    Develops technical, conceptual, and improvisational abilities within the framework of traditional and contemporary printmaking (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: Take ART-2800  or ART-2811  
  
  • ART - 3950 Introduction to Art Therapy (3)


    Provides an introductory experience to the field of Art Therapy. The course will focus on the primary principles and practices of Art Therapy and explores the use of art making to promote healing and growth in a professional experience. Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 3955 Fiber Art (3)


    Introduces students to the field of fiber arts. A study of historic textiles, basic textile techniques, fiber structuring, felt-making fiber mixed media, embellished surfaces, papermaking, and book arts becomes the source for individual studio projects. In addition, opportunities for problem-solving and a closer examination of fiber arts is given through dialogue, critique, and writing experiences (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours). Prerequisites: None
  
  • ART - 4000 Topics in Art (1-3)


    A series of presentations using outside resources, specific developments, and skills; new creative approaches and issues are considered. Series may be repeated for different subjects. Equivalent to ART-500.
  
  • ART - 4100 Images of Gender (3)


    Analyzes and compares male and female imagery in both the visual arts and popular media with historical survey of Euro-American societies with cross-cultural examples and treatment of contemporary expressions. Explores theoretical and thematic aspects and views the male and female body and its adornment not just as anatomical fact but also as a cultural sign or site that people seek to construct, deconstruct, and reconstruct to fit their values.
  
  • ART - 4371 Advanced Drawing (3)


    Advances the techniques of drawing. Through independent projects students will further develop their observational and interpretive skills to produce works of highly individual style and of original expression. Emphasis will be placed on drawing as an independent discipline in the visual arts (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: take ART-3371 .
  
  • ART - 4435 Photographic Imaging Methods (3)


    Presents the basis of modern photographic image making technologies. Investigates the physical and chemical foundations of the conventional photographic process, including the nature of light, human vision, and optics. The course also covers digital formation, color management in digital imaging, and elements of visual data processing by computers. Equivalent to ART-435.
  
  • ART - 4436 Metal Fabrication I (3)


    Covers the basics of the metals experience. Explores the problems of metal sculpture, forming, and fabrication techniques. May be repeated with permission of instructor. Equivalent to ART-436. Prerequisite: take ART-4415 .
  
  • ART - 4440 Photography in Artificial Light (3)


    Course covers the use of electronic flash, quartz lighting, studio strobe techniques, and lighting management as they are applied to photographic portraiture, studio still life, and other objects in a studio environment. Course also covers view camera techniques and copy work. Equivalent to ART-440. Prerequisite: take ART-3301 .
  
  • ART - 4441 Wood Sculpture I (3)


    Investigates the beginnings of wood as an art medium using both traditional and non-traditional methods to create functional, non-functional and conceptual work. Equivalent to ART-441. Prerequisite: take ART-4415 .
  
  • ART - 4442 Advanced Art History Seminar (3)


    Provides an undergraduate review of the methodology of art history, review of research techniques, and forms of art historical writing. Course permits students to do specialized research on a particular topic and offers a forum for oral presentation, written critiques, and group discussion. Equivalent to ART-442.
  
  • ART - 4445 Figure Sculpture I (3)


    Explores entry-level figure with basic bust and small-scale figure modeling. Covers techniques of clay building from armature to plaster or way castings. Equivalent to ART-445. Prerequisite: take ART-4415 .
  
  • ART - 4501 Advanced Figure Drawing (3)


    Develops the student’s ability to render the human form representationally and abstractly. Students will work in charcoal, various chalks, pencils, and inks (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: Take ART-2304  
  
  • ART - 4502 Drawing: A Contemporary Approach (3)


    Offers opportunities with combined media. Encourages and employs both intuitive and analytical approaches. Emphasizes drawing as an independent art discipline (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: ART-1300  
  
  • ART - 4504 Enhancing Creativity (3)


    Explores creativity through exercises, activities, and group discussions, and examines the process of creativity through research, reading lists, and observation. Utilizes current models and methods. A studio art component will provide a practical experience for students. Equivalent to ART-504.
  
  • ART - 4508 Advanced Glass (3)


    Explores glass as a vehicle for personal artistic expression.  This course brings together both stained glass techniques and warm glass processes.  Topics may include advanced mold making techniques, large-scale glass casting, three-dimensional sheet glass construction, screen printing with enamels, mixed media and cold working techniques (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours). Prerequisite: take ART-3309 .
  
  • ART - 4514 American Art (3)


    A survey of Colonial, 18th century, and 19th century architecture, painting, sculpture, decorative, and graphic arts. In addition to lectures and required readings, this course will include student research and oral presentations on selected topics. Equivalent to ART-514.
  
  • ART - 4515 20th Century Art: Europe and the Americas (3)


    Surveys 20th century art and architecture and familiarizes the student with the art, philosophies, socio-political, and intellectual climate of the period. Analyzes paintings, sculpture, graphic arts, and architecture from different cultural perspectives. Equivalent to ART-515.
  
  • ART - 4516 Great Artists (3)


    Provides an in-depth analysis of a select group of master artists. Examines the lives and works of eminent artists and the social, political, and artistic climate in which they worked. Also analyzes thematic and stylistic development, theoretical concerns of the artists, and their influence on other artists. Equivalent to ART-516.
  
  • ART - 4518 Women Artists (3)


    A historical survey of Western female artists with special emphasis on artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Examines the lives and works of eminent female artists and the social, political, and artistic climate in which they worked. There will be an analysis of the thematic and stylistic development and theoretical concerns of female artists and a comparative analysis between male and female expressions in the visual arts. Equivalent to ART-518.
  
  • ART - 4520 Art in Context (3)


    Art objects from the European tradition before the 19th century are selected for study with a view to artistic theories, analysis of symbolic content, and sociological exploration. Equivalent to ART-520.
  
  • ART - 4521 Art and Cultures of the South Pacific (3)


    A survey of traditional art from the South Pacific, including the islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the island continent of Australia. Examines the stylistic classifications and ethnographic contexts. Equivalent to ART-521.
  
  • ART - 4523 Pre-Columbian Art Culture (3)


    Survey of the art and architecture of ancient America with reference to archaeology and early historic descriptions. Emphasizes specific regions listed in course subheading. Students may repeat this course for up to six hours under different subheadings. Equivalent to ART-523.
  
  • ART - 4525 Native American Art and Societies (3)


    A survey of North American Indian art from prehistoric contexts to the 19th century with attention to eastern United States, greater southwest, prairies, plains, and Pacific coast. Equivalent to ART-525.
  
  • ART - 4527 African Art and Cultures (3)


    Survey of art in African archaeology and the styles and functions of art in traditional societies of west or central Africa. Students may repeat this course for up to six hours under different subheadings. Equivalent to ART-5527, ART-527.
  
  • ART - 4528 Digital Motion Graphics (3)


    Digital motion graphics is a course designed for the advanced electronic imaging student to transform enhanced computer images into time line motion studies. Course covers the animation of digital images, the placement of images in a time sequence, the addition of a digitally captured and corrected sound track, and 3D title graphics. Equivalent to ART-5528, ART-528. Prerequisite: take ART-4509  or ART-4544 .
  
  • ART - 4530 Asian Art and Thought (3)


    Art objects from the Far East or Indian Asia are selected for lectures, oral reports, and group discussion. The object’s relation to specific contexts of human behavior is examined, as well as the ramifications of style in noting uniqueness and commonality. May be repeated for up to six hours under different subheadings. Equivalent to ART-530.
  
  • ART - 4532 Advanced Sculpture (3)


    Explores various advanced levels of artistic development in sculpture.  Focus is placed on individual development of personal methodologies. Students research a wide range of sculptural media and techniques as needed to enhance and complete their focus on independently generated ideas (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours).  Prerequisites: take ART-3319 .
  
  • ART - 4533 Mixed Media Sculpture (3)


    Emphasizes various construction methods for the integrations of a broad range of materials and processes in three or more sculpture media. Equivalent to ART-533. Prerequisite: take ART-4415 .
  
  • ART - 4534 Advanced Graphic Design (3)


    Emphasizes refinement of graphic design skills. Explores professionalism and specializations in the design field. Course impliments an advanced understanding of the design of print and electronic publishing. Includes the creation of graphic design as an art form (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three time to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisites: take ART-3450  
  
  • ART - 4535 Metal Fabrication II (3)


    Structured towards the sculpture major with prior metals experience in an advanced setting. Explores the problems of metal sculpture, forming, and fabrication techniques. May be repeated with permission of instructor. Equivalent to ART-535. Prerequisite: take ART-4436 .
  
  • ART - 4536 Sculpture: Metal II (3)


    Continuation of ART-4535 . Focuses on problems of metal casting, fusion welding, soldering, and brazing. Equivalent to ART-536. Prerequisite: take ART-4535 .
  
  • ART - 4541 Wood Sculpture II (3)


    Discusses advanced investigations of wood as an art medium using both traditional and non-traditional methods to create functional, non-functional, and conceptual work. May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to ART-541. Prerequisite: take ART-4441 .
  
  • ART - 4542 History of Photography (3)


    Surveys significant events, movements, and practitioners in the history of photography from 1826 to the present. The course discusses both technical and aesthetic issues as they pertain to the use of photography as an expressive medium in artistic, social, and cultural contexts. Equivalent to ART-542. Prerequisite: take ART-3301 .
 

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