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This studio/performance-oriented course involves placement in an advertising agency, magazine or related enterprise for hands-on work experience. May be repeated for additional credit.

This internship is designed to give students hands-on experience using art in a therapeutic capacity. Students may select from a number of agencies and work under the supervision of art therapists, artists in residence, art educators, child life specialists, activity therapists or counselors. May be repeated for credit. 

An inquiry-based studio course that is a continuation of ART 304: Experimental Drawing I; continued development and ambition for a deeper engagement with course concepts is expected.

This studio/performance-oriented course explores sustainability issues as they relate to graphic design. Special emphasis is placed on specific aesthetics relative to graphic design, as well as the many forms of sustainable inks, materials and paper. Laboratory fee required.

This course will present different disciplinary perspectives and practices within art history. There will be an introduction to main types of methodologies adopted in scholarly writings in the arts, such as Marxism, Feminism, race and gender, psychoanalysis, post-colonial theory, and deconstruction. The focus will be on the historiography of the last two decades in art history and on selected contemporary debates. There will be regular writing instruction and exercises in the styles and methods presented during the course, geared to the production of a full-length academic paper.

As a continuation of Art 327, this course is to develop ideas and approaches to generate an individual photography portfolio exploring various lighting techniques.

As a continuation of Art 328, this course is for advanced exploration utilizing experimental photography techniques. Students refine skill sets and approaches for a unique photographic portfolio pursuing various experimental and alternative processes. Emphasis is on creation and presentation of a cohesive body of exhibition-quality work.

Advanced problem solving in visual communication. Explore complex image-making and interactive components. Current topics in cultural issues impacting graphic communication are explored. Laboratory fee required.

Handbuilding III is a studio/performance course and a continuation of ART 335 Handbuilding II. Greater emphasis will be given to the development of a personalized approach to the use of the handbuilding techniques as a technique for a more personalized approach to the creation of ceramic for. Continued exploration will be given to the development of surface enrichment techniques, processes, and glazing. In addition, aesthetic criticism and conceptual idea development will be fostered and explored. Continued experience with electric kiln firing will continue. The proper use and safe operation of and gas kilns will be introduced.

Wheel Throwing III is a continuation of ART 336 Wheel Throwing II. Greater emphasis will be given to the development of a personalized approach to the use of the potter's wheel as a technique for aesthetic expression in both vessel and sculptural forms. Continued exploration will be given to the development of advanced and personalized wheel throwing techniques, surface enrichment, and glazing. In addition, aesthetic criticism and conceptual idea development will be fostered and explored. Continued experience with electric and gas kiln firing will continue.

Students will participate in an intensive three-day workshop with an internationally renowned artist through our Visiting Artist Program. The practicum will provide an experience-based learning opportunity to enrich the student's artistic knowledge, process and growth as they work and collaborate with these professionals. May be repeated for credit.

This studio/performance-oriented course explores issues concerning media and methods relevant to individually designated concepts in order to encourage students to develop their own vision and style. This course provides the time and focus to develop a significant and fully realized body of work while exploring the intellectual connections between work in the studio and readings, writings and discussions in contemporary art and culture. The objective is for students to develop, through research and practice, a personal vocabulary of imagery and ideas regarding painting. May be repeated for credit.

As a continuation of ART 361, this course continues exploration in methods of mold making practices casting and new technology and media. Advanced students are expected to continue their exploration into the processes and techniques of sculpture and enhancing their and body of work.

As a continuation ART 362, this course continues exploration in traditional sculptural practices and new technology and media with an emphasis on advanced techniques and processes in an effort to develop a body of three-dimensional artworks. The course will challenge students to set personal goals in terms of research and art production.

Collaboration Studio is a unique experience that emphasizes collaborative and team-based making strategies. Many artists find their voice through cooperation and productive group problem solving across disciplinary lines. Collaboration Studio seeks to foster a spirit of discovery and open exploration as students and faculty work together in a wide range of studio experiences and create a synergistic group dynamic that will inform and advance the work of all participants.  Collaboration Studio is not a traditional class; it is an experience. The project culminates in an Open House Exhibition. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced problem solving in visual communication combining complex typography, image-making and integrated components. Topical issues impacting graphic communication will be researched and discussed.