Sep 27, 2024  
2020-2021 Governors State University Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Governors State University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


  

 

Anthropology and Sociology

  
  • 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)


    Examines contemporary religious beliefs and practices in a comparative framework.  Focus is conceptual tools framed in social theory study and understanding of social processes that structure religious identities and institutions. Prerequisites: Take two courses (6 credit hours) from either ANSO, ANTH, or SOC at the 3000 or 4000 level, or request instructor permission.
  
  • 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. Prerequisites: Take two courses (6 credit hours) from either ANSO, ANTH, or SOC at the 1000 or 2000 level, or request instructor permission.
  
  • ANSO - 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. Instructional Method: Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion, Online Lecture Semester(s) Offered: Fall or Spring

  
  • 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. Prerequisites: Take two courses (6 credit hours) from either ANSO, ANTH, or SOC at the 1000 or 2000 level, or request instructor permission.
  
  • ANSO - 4500 Masculinities (3)


    Examines the cultural meanings and social constructions of masculinities-not just men-through sociological and anthropological theoretical lenses and methodological approaches.  Explores masculinities through historical, structural, cultural, and interpersonal levels and in multiple sites, such as childhood, sexuality, the body, education and work, race, and social class. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face and Fully Online. Prerequisite: ANSO - 2100 Gender & Sexuality (3)  or GNSX - 2100 Introduction Gender and Sexuality Studies (3) , plus one upper-division ANSO or SOC course.  A research methods course such as SOC-3600 , ANSO-3600 , or ANTH-4610  highly recommended.
  
  • ANSO - 4610 Qualitative 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. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Equivalent to ANTH-4610 or SOSC-4200. Prerequisites:  Take ANTH-1100  or SOSC 2100 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 topics in art history, criticism, aesthetics, and art production. Explores a range of art forms, including (but not limited to) architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics, drawing, printmaking, photography, graphic design, and the decorative and industrial arts. Examines historical, social, and technological factors that contribute to understanding the function and meaning of works of art. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • ART - 1110 Survey of Art History I (3)


    Traces the major developments in the history of art and architecture from the prehistory through the medieval era. Focuses on European examples but also presents a selection of significant moments in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.  Explores the various social, political, and cultural factors that determine the uses and appearance of art within differing contexts. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • ART - 1111 Survey of Art History II (3)


    Traces the major developments in the history of art and architecture from the Renaissance to present day. Focuses on European examples but also takes a global perspective, highlighting the increasing interconnectedness of the modern world.  Explores the various social, political, and cultural factors that determine the uses and appearance of art within differing contexts. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Prerequisites: None.
  
  • 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 Figure Drawing (3)


    Explores drawing media and techniques. Emphasis is on the representational drawing of the human form and drawing concepts and principles (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours).
  
  • ART - 2330 Sketchbook and Field Study Drawing


    Explores the creation 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. The history of the sketchbook, field study and scientific illustration, and book arts will be covered.
  
  • 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 - 2900 Introduction to Filmmaking (3)


    Develops students’ cinema literacy and visualization skills. Draws on a wide array of historical examples to examine the many expressive strategies available in the creation of moving image art forms: image contruction and manipulation, editing, composition, sound, narrative, and performance. Emphasizes storytelling and visual design. In addition to analyzing the works of others, students will also produce their own projects, thus putting theory into practice. Instructional Method: Art Lecture/Discussion. Equivalent to FILM-2700 .
  
  • 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. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online formats. 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. Equivalent to ART-4518.
  
  • 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. Equivalent to ART-4100.
  
  • 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 - 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 Figure 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 - 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 - 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 - 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-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 - 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 - 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.
  
  • ART - 4544 Digital Photographic Imaging (3)


    Introduces the use of digital processing for the purposes of enhancing photographic imagery as both a corrective device and as a means of creative aesthetic collage. Equivalent to ART-5544, ART-544. Prerequisite: take ART-3325 .
  
  • ART - 4545 Advanced Sculpture: Figure Modeling (3)


    Examines a refined level of figure modeling using plaster, wax, and clay. Explores small and mid-scale figures in both static and motion poses. Executes advanced mold making and casting techniques in plaster and rubber(3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours). Prerequisite: take ART-3500  
  
  • ART - 4546 Advanced Electronic Software Workshop (1)


    Advanced intensive course covering either smaller auxiliary imaging software or significant method upgrades. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite Equivalent to ART-546. Prerequisite: take ART-4544 .
  
  • ART - 4549 Photography: Combined Color Processes (3)


    Covers color theory and aesthetic practice using negative-to-positive and positive-to-positive printing methods. Emphasis on color balance, filtration, and the aesthetic use of color in imaging. Equivalent to ART-5549, ART-549.
  
  • ART - 4552 Advanced Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (3)


    Explores the creation of the artist’s individual voice as it refines the techniques associated with using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects. Covers methods of creatively using precision wheel throwing, glaze application, and firing techniques.  An exploration in 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: take ART-3701  
  
  • ART - 4554 Documentary Photography (3)


    Exploration of one of conventional photography’s mainstream traditions, the photographic document. Students will explore as groups or individually to produce a photographic documentary of the subject of their choice. Equivalent to ART-554.
  
  • ART - 4555 Advanced Painting (3)


    Provides the opportunity to pursue advanced research in painting with the goal of developing a body of work with an individual point of view (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 - 4560 Advanced Painting: Oil over Tempera (3)


    Explores a systematic painting technique of oil over tempera. It is an adaptation of a 16th century Flemish and Northern European painting technique (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated twice to earn up to nine credit-hours). Prerequisite: ART-3200  
  
  • ART - 4562 Advanced Ceramics (3)


    Explores the ceramic medium focusing on technique. Advances skill towards the creation of complex sculptural forms, functional objects, or multiples. Provides development of the artist’s individual voice as it refines the aesthetics and mastery of the ceramic form, glaze, and firing (3 lecture and 3 studio; 6 total contact hours; may be repeated three times to earn up to twelve credit-hours). Prerequisite: Take ART-3700  or ART-3701 .
  
  • ART - 4565 3D Modeling (3)


    Use industry standard animation software to construct detailed computer based 3D models. Explore the process of creating an environment. Prop a character with several surface editing techniques. Apply translate, rotate, and scale tools to manipulate the geometric components while learning how to create materials, texture maps, cameras and lighting to create desired mood and atmosphere. Equivalent to ART-565.
  
  • ART - 4566 3D Animation (3)


    Applies the principles of animation in a 3D computer environment by utilizing the basic concepts of timing, weight and anticipation. Explores the process of creating a 3D animation using keyframing and rigging techniques to set up model for animation. Equivalent to ART-566.
  
  • ART - 4569 Introduction to 3D Visual Effects (3)


    Introduces the common techniques used in visual effects, including paint effects, dynamic systems and particles, nCloth, fur, hair, fire, fluid, as well as compositing CG render passes in post-production. Prerequisite: takeCPSC-4565  CPSC-4566  or ART-4565  ART-4566 ; May be taken concurrently
  
  • ART - 4599 Advanced Printmaking (3)


    Offers individual instruction in one or more print media within a formal group setting. Equivalent to ART-599. Prerequisite: Take ART-3800  
  
  • ART - 4630 Game Modeling and Animation (3)


    Explore game development processes in a game engine. Create game props, animation and interactive behavior for real-time computer graphic application. Assemble game assets and audio based on the game design document. Optimize 3D models to make the most efficient use of game memory. Prerequisites: CPSC-4565  CPSC-4566  or ART-4565  ART-4566 , previous or concurrent.
  
  • ART - 4631 Game Design (3)


    Introduces the theory and practice of video game design and programming. Survey game development in the area of computer graphics, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence, computer architecture and databases. Prerequisites: CPSC-4565  CPSC-4566  or ART-4565  ART-4566 , previous or concurrent.
  
  • ART - 4632 Digital Sculpting (3)


    Advanced modeling techniques on hard surface and organic surface are explored by using industry standard digital sculpting software. Prerequisite: ART-4565  
  
  • ART - 4653 Introduction to Virtual Reality (3)


    Introduces the students to the creation of Virtual Reality (VR) application. The class will focus on learning about current hardware and software for VR, the process of creating immersive environments, and interactive user experiences.     Instructional Method: Hybrid. Equivalent to CPSC-4653 . Prerequisite:  ART - 4565 3D Modeling (3) or CPSC - 4565 3D Modeling (3) .

  
  • ART - 4667 3D Rendering (3)


    Focuses on lighting and rendering part of the 3D production pipeline. Explores material qualities such as diffuse, bump, specular, reflection and refraction.  Applies various projection techniques to unfold UVs for texture painting. Covers digital lighting techniques simulating real-life lighting scenario, as well as camera setup to achieve motion blur and depth of field effect.  Uses mental ray rendering engine to create photorealistic rendering. Take ART 4565  or CPSC 4565  
  
  • ART - 4700 Independent Study (3-6)


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

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