Catalog 2024-2025

ART - Art

Four-credit studio courses meet six hours weekly. Courses are open to all students, regardless of major, unless otherwise indicated.

ART 101 Form and Idea

A non-studio oriented course designed to increase an overall understanding of art. The course concentrates on the various social and historical factors that have affected art throughout time. Issues examined include why art is created; how it is used; how it affects us, collectively and individually; how it is formed; and the value it has for enriching our lives. May not be used to satisfy major or minor degree requirements in art.

Credit Hours: 4

ART 102 Drawing

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces traditional problems in drafting and pictorial organization. Involves development of pictorial form and space by line and value through a variety of media.

Credit Hours: 4

ART 104 2-D Design

A studio/performance-oriented course covering the fundamental principles of visual organization. Emphasizes two-dimensional design and the use and theory of color.

Credit Hours: 4

ART 110 Digital Arts

A studio/performance-oriented fine arts course that introduces digital tools for use in producing a variety of creative projects. This course covers the history, evolution, and theory of relevant technology and digital output methods specific to the field of art and design. Students will have the opportunity to use vinyl cutters, laser cutters, and 3D printers in order to provide context for the hardware and software used in the course. Emphasis is placed on 2D, 3D, and time-based processes. Laboratory fee required.
Credit Hours: 4

ART 120 Foundations: Research and Practice I

An immersive introduction to creative practice and materials-based research emphasizing conceptualization, process, product, and critique. The course emphasizes encounters with and expressive engagement within the 2D environment to navigate the elements of art and principles of design.
Credit Hours: 4

Corequisites

ART 130 and ART 140

ART 130 Foundations: Art in Context I

An introduction to selected artistic case studies from the global prehistoric to the advent of “modernity.” Students examine the aesthetic values and subjects that have developed through styles, movements, and modes of artistic production across global contexts, with emphasis on cultural comparisons and contrasts among functions and definitions of art. Using a case-study approach, the course questions traditional disciplinary concepts (such as periodization and the geographical categorization of art) and explores expanded modes of art and art historical inquiry.
Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Art, Art Therapy, Design, Graphic Design, Museum Studies, Visual Arts majors only.

Corequisites

ART 120, ART 140

ART 140 Foundations: Methods and Inquiry I

An introduction to a broad range of interdisciplinary art and design practices and precedents to develop critical thinking skills within the creative practice. Various modes of inquiry will be explored and reinforced through a series of discussions, lectures, workshops, and creative projects with emphasis on the student’s ability to communicate meaning and message and what it means to be an artist or designer in the 21st Century.
Credit Hours: 2

Corequisites

ART 120 and ART 130

ART 150 Foundations: Creative Technologies I

An introduction to technology for artists and designers using industry standard software for creative production. This course will focus on developing technical and conceptual skills in vector graphics and raster (pixel-based) image construction – including digital illustration, communication design, photo editing, layout and composition. This course will also cover digital techniques for exhibition, web output, and print publication.
Credit Hours: 2

Corequisites

ART 120, ART 130, and ART 140

ART 155 Foundations: Creative Technologies II

An introduction to technology for artists and designers using industry standard software for media production, virtual modeling, animation, UI/UX, and 3D fabrication. This course will address the topics of motion, sound, and time, and the role of technology in creating virtual and fabricated objects & environments. This course will emphasize the development of technical and conceptual skills when working with video and sound, motion graphics, basic animation, virtual environments, user interfaces, and digital 3D fabrication.
Credit Hours: 2

Corequisites

ART 160, ART 170, and ART 180

ART 160 Foundations: Research and Practice II

An immersive introduction to creative practice and materials-based research emphasizing conceptualization, process, product, and critique. The course emphasizes encounters with and expressive engagement within the 3D/4D environments to navigate the elements of art and principles of design.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 120

Corequisites

ART 170, ART 180, and ART 190

ART 170 Foundations: Art in Context II

An introduction to selected artistic case studies from the advent of “global modernity” through the present day. Students examine the aesthetic values and subjects that have developed through styles, movements, and modes of artistic production across global contexts, with emphasis on cultural comparisons and contrasts among functions and definitions of art. Using a case-study approach, the course questions traditional disciplinary concepts (such as periodization and the geographical categorization of art) and explores expanded modes of art and art historical inquiry.
Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

ART 130

ART 180 Foundations: Methods and Inquiry II

Continued introduction to a broad range of interdisciplinary art and design practices and precedents to develop critical thinking and interpretive skills within the creative practice. Various modes of inquiry will be explored and reinforced through a series of discussions, lectures, workshops, and creative projects with emphasis on the student’s ability to communicate meaning and message and what it means to be an artist or designer in the 21st Century.
Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

ART 140

Corequisites

ART 160, ART 170 and ART 190

ART 190 Foundations: Portfolio Review

A panel of three Art + Design faculty members will review the submitted portfolio. Students will meet with the review panel to discuss strengths and underdeveloped potential and to devise strategies to foster improvement. After completing the reviews, a letter will be sent to students describing the assessment and recommendation for a successful degree path. Earning a B or higher in this course demonstrates proficiency and earns endorsement for continuation toward a BFA degree. Students must earn this designation in order to pursue a BFA degree in the department.
Credit Hours: 0

Prerequisites

ART 120, ART 130, ART 140 and ART 150

ART 199 BFA Portfolio Development

A technical-based studio course designed to improve portfolio deficiencies in preparation for re-application for the BFA program and ART 299 Junior Portfolio Review. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Permission of Department Chair

ART 201 Introduction to Painting

A technical-based studio course that introduces students to various aspects of oil painting, both representational and abstract.  Emphasis is placed on color theory, perceptual training, and problem-solving.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 208 Darkroom Photography

A studio/performance-oriented course offering an introduction to Black & White photography. Emphasis will be focused on darkroom techniques and developing one's own photographic style with a fine art approach to photography.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 209 Figure Drawing

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces problems in pictorial organization using the human figure and other organic forms as reference.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 218 Digital Photography

This course gives students the necessary technical and aesthetic skills to make quality digital photographs while developing perception, creativity, visualization skills and a command of the medium including relevant software.  Students will become proficient in digital media while maintaining an appreciation of the medium as a fine art and as a means of personal expression.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 225 Art History Methods & Inquiry

This course introduces students to methods that support the types of critical and theoretical thinking, analysis, and research approaches necessary to guide academic and professional practice in art history and other scholarly disciplines. Students are trained to distinguish and locate relevant types of evidence, to apply varied methodological and theoretical approaches to that evidence, and to construct original and effective scholarly arguments.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

ART 230 Introduction to Art Therapy

The Introduction to Art Therapy course offers a thorough examination of the subject, covering essential aspects such as its historical development, professional standards of practice, educational requirements, ethical considerations, research methodologies, and assessment techniques. Through a combination of scholarly discussions and active engagement with art processes, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the field of art therapy.
Credit Hours: 4

ART 231 Relief Printmaking

A studio/performance-oriented course focusing on printmaking as an expressive medium through the exploration of form and pictorial organization in all relief printmaking techniques.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 232 Intaglio Printmaking

A studio/performance-oriented course focusing on printmaking as an expressive medium through the exploration of form and pictorial organization in all intaglio printmaking techniques, including dry point and etching.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 233 Experimental Printmaking

A studio/performance course that will push the boundaries of traditional Printmaking processes and applications to create installation, objects and book-based works of art. Students will use sustainable, digital and hybrid approaches to explore new territory in contemporary print.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 234 Digital Printmaking

A studio/performance-oriented course that combines digital tools and traditional printmaking processes to create fine art prints, installation and books. Using tools such as Photoshop, scanners, large format printers, vinyl-cutters and 3-D printers, as well as traditional relief, intaglio and lithographic printmaking techniques.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 235 Screenprinting

A studio/performance-oriented course that combines hand-cut stencils, digital tools and photographic processes to create fine art prints, installation and books. Using tools such as Photoshop, scanners, large format printers, vinyl-cutters and primarily materials specific to creating hand printed screenprints.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 240 Arts in Health

This course explores the relevance of visual art, writing, music, and dance in health and wellbeing. This course is for anyone wanting to explore the role of the creative arts in human development, medical settings, psychology, public health, in communities and as an agent for social change. Experimental components will offer students the opportunity to actively engage in the arts to deepen an understanding of the benefits in health and wellness. It will be of value to those considering working with others using creative arts in public health, healthcare, psychology, or dance, music and art therapies, as well as for those who may wish to establish the creative arts as a form of practice and discipline in their lives. Open to all students.
Credit Hours: 2

ART 242 Clay Arts and Health

An introductory studio course using the clay medium exploring the therapeutic practice. Students will explore hand-building techniques through research and theory into the use of clay and therapy. Students will get a better understanding of how art therapists can use clay to address mental health and wellness using therapeutic applications focusing on how kinesthetic and sensorial experiences with this material can aid in growth, healing, and discovery.
Credit Hours: 3

ART 244 Introduction to Museum Studies

Introduction to Museum Studies is designed as an introductory, undergraduate level seminar with two major objectives. Through readings, seminar discussions, and on-site interviews with museum professionals, it will introduce students to contemporary discourse on museums and galleries, on topics such as their institutional roles, their social impact, and their responsibilities as public keepers of our cultural heritage. This course will also provide an overview of the skills, abilities, and qualities required by the different professional roles, which play a vital role in the management of any museum. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

ART 245 Principles of Collection Management

Principles of Collection Management is designed to prepare students with knowledge and experience of the best practices of collection care and record management. In this course, we will teach collections practices and care activities. These include cataloguing, condition reporting, art handling, storage, packing and shipping. The emphasis of this course will be on the practical skills which will be applied through a set of hands-on projects related to the care and management of the University of Tampa Permanent Collection.
Credit Hours: 2

ART 251 Mixed-Media Painting I

An inquiry-based studio course that explores the interactions and combinations of painting with drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and new technologies.  Emphasis is places on the synthesis of materials and processes, and on inventive ways to utilize new technologies.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ONE of the following: ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, ART 110, ART 201, ART 209, ART 231

ART 252 Experimental Painting I

An inquiry-based studio course that questions the limits and boundaries of painting as a creative medium, stressing the investigation in both media and technique.  Experimentation with non-traditional materials and processes are emphasized, as well as original research in concept and media.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ONE of the following: ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, ART 110, ART 201, ART 209 ART 231.

ART 261 Sculpture Mold-Making and Casting I

A studio performance course.  This course introduces the aesthetic, technical, and historical aspects of the casting process as it relates to sculpture.  Students learn basics skills in methods of mold making to include plaster, vacuum form and flexible rubber molds.  Instruction in various methods of casting and materials used for casting will be explored to include plaster of Paris, cement, resin, plastics hot metals and experimental and new media.

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 262 Experimental Sculpture I

This course introduces the rich potential of a material, media, and technical engagement with sculptural work.  This course builds upon traditional sculpture practices while embracing new techniques and media.  Students will take traditional materials such as steel, plaster and wood combined with new or emerging technologies to create Sculpture. 

Spartan Studies:

VPA

Credit Hours: 4

ART 268 Global Art Histories I

This course is a critical and analytical study of global artistic production (such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and architecture, among others) from prehistory to the 14th century. It takes an immersive approach to social and cultural contexts to analyze specific artistic case studies. The course uses reading and writing to understand and analyze diverse viewpoints within and about art history. We will travel back in time and around the world to explore how early civilizations, religions, and empires harnessed the power of art. 

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

ART 269 Global Art Histories II

This course is a critical and analytical study of global artistic production (such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and architecture, among others) from the 14th to the 20th centuries. It takes an immersive approach to social and cultural contexts to analyze specific artistic case studies. The course uses reading and writing to understand and analyze diverse viewpoints within and about art history. We will travel back in time and around the world to explore the glamorous and gritty art of revolution, modernity, and nation-building.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

ART 271 Art, Culture, Place

This course introduces students to place-based approaches to art historical study, investigating art as an agent of placemaking and place as a product of object-centered making and praxis. Courses may focus on a geographical region, imperial territory, or nation-state (i.e. Caribbean art; Korean art), OR on the idea of place as it has been constituted by visual art (i.e. art of Africa and the African Diaspora). The course is open to all time periods, cultures, and geographical locations, as chosen by the instructor. Students consider how the concept of “place” can affect art making and study in various contexts. May be repeated if topic changes.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

ART 281 History of Graphic Design

A critical and analytical survey of the evolution of modern graphic design and the contextual relationships between visual communication, typography, and illustration through the lens of social/technological development throughout history, from the 14th century to the present. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ONE of the following: ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, or ART 110

ART 282 Artistic Networks

This course considers the flow of ideas, images, and artists, as centered on a particular network or networks of visual artistic production. Courses may focus on a geographical region, period, or artistic movement, or on intersections of multiple movements and trends. The course is open to all time periods, cultures, and geographical locations, as chosen by the instructor. Students consider how complex connections and “networks” can affect the exchange, production, and reception of art. May be repeated if topic changes.

Spartan Studies:

TBH

Credit Hours: 4

ART 283 Design Thinking

This course is an introduction to and exploration of design thinking theories and methodologies. Design thinking is a problem-solving process of discovery and ideation that employs design based techniques to gain insight and yield innovative solutions to how designers think, empathize, and work collaboratively generating ideas and multiple solutions abundantly. Applicable to all students.

Credit Hours: 2

ART 292 Art and Design Immersion: Travel Course

Art Immersion is a unique travel course that combines art history, fine arts and design. The course will immerse students firsthand in a vibrant art scene. On location students visit the several art fairs, galleries, museums and the working studios of prominent artists or graphic design firms. In the seminar portion of the course, readings and discussion focus on artists/design firms and art movements from the early 20th century to the present. Possible destinations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and Washington, D.C. May be repeated for credit. If taken twice, this course can fulfill a required art history course for the art and graphic design majors. A travel fee is required.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

permission of instructor.

ART 295 Design and New Media Travel Course

This travel course is open to all students interested in learning and exploring historical movements and current trends in design and new media. Focusing on experiential learning, students will visit cities, museums, institutions and events that are relevant to the fields of graphic and industrial design, typography, digital arts, interactive media, animation and new technologies. Possible destinations include Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. This course may count as an art history requirement for Art and Design majors. Travel fee is required.

Credit Hours: 2-4

ART 295A Design and New Media Travel Course

This travel course is open to all students interested in learning and exploring historical movements and current trends in design and new media. Focusing on experiential learning, students will visit cities, museums, institutions and events that are relevant to the fields of graphic and industrial design, typography, digital arts, interactive media, animation and new technologies. Possible destinations include Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. This course may count as an art history requirement for Art and Design majors. Travel fee is required.
Credit Hours: 2

ART 297 New Majors Seminar

A course designed to acquaint students with the unique policies and procedures in the department. Emphasis is placed on transfer course equivalencies; the application process for the BFA degrees, and the development of a Two-Year Plan.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

New Transfer Majors Only.

ART 298 Professional Seminar

This course is designed to introduce career preparation and professional development for visual artist/designers.  It presents a wide variety of professional skills: goal setting; professional ethics; documentation strategies; portfolio basics; networking and social media; and information regarding grants, residencies, internships, and graduate schools.  Emphasis is placed on development of the Junior Review Portfolio and mentoring on future degree paths and career aspirations.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, ART 110 and one additional 200-level ART studio course. Co-requisite: ART 299

ART 299 Junior Portfolio Review

This is a zero-credit, required course for all B.A. and BFA majors within the Department of Art and Design. The portfolio is the most meaningful indicator to determine a student's future success. Portfolios are reviewed in one-on-one meetings with a minimum of two full-time faculty. The goal of these meetings is to assess the level of achievement regarding program competencies and evaluate the strengths and weakness of their portfolio.  It also provides discussion regarding career interests and the best path for their future success: pursuing the professional BFA degree or pairing the B.A. degree with a second major and/or minor.  The BFA is a highly selective, invitation-only degree program.

 

Credit Hours: 0

Corequisites

ART 298 Professional Seminar. This course may be repeated once; it is highly recommended to take ART 199 BFA Portfolio Development simultaneously.

ART 304 Experimental Drawing I

An inquiry-based studio course that utilizes experimental materials and technique to solve traditional problems in drafting and pictorial organization.  This includes the development and expansion of how we define the pictorial form and space by line and value through a variety of media contexts.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ONE of the following: ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, ART 110, ART 208, ART 218, ART 231, ART 232, ART 233, ART 251, ART 252

ART 305 Graphic Design I

An introductory study of the creative processes associated with the graphic design field. Emphasis on the relationship between word, image and meaning, fundamental design principles and problem-solving processes as applied to visual communication. Laboratory fee required.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 190 OR all of the following: ART 102, ART 104, and ART 110

ART 308 Digital Photography II

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to increase students' technical knowledge and ability for individual expression.  Emphasis is on research with a fine art approach to image making to develop and refine one's own photographic style.  Both theoretical and conceptual issues surrounding digital photography in the contemporary art world will be addressed.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 218

ART 309 Typography I

Introduction, exploration, and application of type and fundamental typographic principles.  Develop an understanding of typography as it relates to visual communication and graphic expression while exploring both traditional and nontraditional forms.  Laboratory fee required.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 190 OR all of the following: ART 102, ART 104, and ART 110.

ART 318 Graphic Design II

Continuation of ART 305- Graphic Design I.  Continued study in the fundamental principles and technique of graphic design and practice of the creative process as applied to visual problem solving.  Focus is on the development of formal design skills, ideas and the tools used to execute complex design solutions.  Laboratory fee required.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 305, ART 309

ART 319 Typography II

Continued exploration of visual structure and hierarchies of information through the organization of typographic space.  Emphasis is on the use of type to create message, both literary and visual.  Laboratory fee required.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 309

ART 320 Design Portfolio

This course prepares students to complete a complex, self-generated independent body of work that integrates learning from multiple disciplines – the Humanities, Social Sciences, and/or the Natural Sciences – to demonstrate an ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to real-world design problems. Applied problems are refined through lectures, demonstrations, pre-reflection assignments, and studio work incorporating cross-disciplinary learning. Project deliverables can be in product, artifact, interface, information design, and human environment forms. Students develop design statements for a mini-series of works for display before preparing their Post-Culminating Experiences Reflection. This course fulfills the requirements for the Spartan Studies Culminating Experience.

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 318 and ART 319 an Spartan Studies Requirements: First-Year Seminar (UTAMPA 101 and UTAMPA 102 or UTAMPA 103 or UTAMPA 104), Math, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201 Core Humanities, Core Social Science

ART 322 Package Design

This course explores three-dimensional design as it applies to product containers. Branding, type, layout, design, and form are synthesized to create commercial packaging. Design solutions are developed from branding concept to three-dimensional package designs. Relationships between form and function, cost and creativity will be addressed to develop cost-effective packaging designs at a professional level. Lab fee required.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 305 and ART 309

ART 323 Gender, Sexuality, and Art

This course examines international modern and contemporary artists and their work through theories of gender, sexuality, identity, and feminisms. Topics include: how images encode gender, sexuality, and identity; questions of masculinity; queer theory; international socio-political contexts for women’s artistic production and reception; requirements, restrictions, and obstacles women endure(d) to become artists; theoretical and philosophical writings from and about women, femme-identifying, and non-binary artists and art historians; often-neglected artists’ contributions to major global modern and contemporary art movements; and the contemporary shift to accessibility and visibility through global exhibitions, museum collections, biennales, and scholarship. May be repeated if topic changes.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

AWR 101 and AWR 201

ART 324 Ancient through 15th Century Art

This course combines aesthetic, historical, and thematic approaches to the study of significant works of global art from ancient through early modern periods. Each period, style, movement, or artistic phenomenon is addressed on its own terms as well as in relation to others as we explore complex modes of reception and the transformation of artistic inspiration in the development and expression of artistic goals. May be repeated if topic changes.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

AWR 101 and AWR 201

ART 325 Art Across 15th through 18th Century

This course combines aesthetic, historical, and thematic approaches to the study of significant works of Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical art in Europe, including sculpture, painting, architecture, and other forms of artistic production. Each movement is addressed on its terms as well as in relation to other styles as we explore complex modes of reception, inspiration, and reaction in the development and expression of artistic goals. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

AWR 101 and AWR 201

ART 327 Studio Lighting I

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces students to controlled lighting techniques to develop an approach for manipulating light to create distinctive imagery.  Studio lighting techniques, color theory, digital editing and printing will be addressed.  Students will work towards a proficiency in utilizing light as photography's main tool for artistic expression and communication through constructed imagery.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

One of the following: ART 102, ART 104, ART 105, ART 110, ART 200, ART 201, ART 208, ART 218, ART 231, ART 232, ART 251

ART 328 Experimental Photography I

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces students to alternative photographic processes using various lens-based practices and equipment.  Students will experiment extensively with hybrid forms using analog and digital methods to combine old and new techniques in innovative ways.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

One of the following: ART 102, ART 104, ART 105, ART 110, ART 201, ART 208, ART 218, ART 231, ART 232, ART 251

ART 329 Graphic Design III

Intermediate exploration of conceptualization and development of type-and-image messages.  A more in-depth exploration of conceptual thinking, typography and investigative tools used to solve communicative problems.  Focus is on deeper research and analysis of visual communication problems, and refinement of visual message construction.  Laboratory fee required.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 299 and ART 318

ART 330 Art Therapy with Children and Adolescents

Overview of art therapy as it applies to children and adolescents. Explores the development and psychology of art as indicators of a child’s experience. Students will learn to apply their foundational art therapy knowledge to work with a variety of child and adolescent populations.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ONE of the following: ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, PSY 101, ART 230, ART 240, or Permission of the instructor.

ART 331 Art Therapy with Adults

Overview of art therapy as it applies to the complications of adult life experiences. Explores the intrinsic therapeutic value of adult art expressions and their ability to serve as a form of verbal communication. Students will learn to apply their foundational art therapy knowledge to work with a variety of adult client populations.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ONE of the following: ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, PSY 101, ART 230, ART 240, or Permission of the Instructor.

ART 333 Applications for Health and Wellness Professions

A studio/performance-oriented course that explores the therapeutic properties of art media and techniques through direct engagement. Processes will be assessed for their appropriateness with a variety of client populations and potential to assist in meeting specific treatment goals. Students will learn how to convey the richness of their own experience through art in order to more effectively and empathically elicit therapeutic art from clients.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ONE of the following: ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, PSY 101, ART 230, ART 240, or Permission of the Instructor.

ART 340 Research in Convergence and Technologies

Research in Convergence and Technologies (RCT) is a student-centered multidisciplinary arts course that combines creative, independent inquiry into artistic practices, design, and emerging technologies. RCT is a collaborative course that employs multiple content forms within the Fabrication Lab. Students will explore new possibilities for creative and scholarly expression with deep integrations of multidisciplinary concepts, techniques, and technologies. RCT focuses on multiple facets of designing and making as a means to create; students within this course may realize specific artworks, productions, or products. This course encourages divergent reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking within each student's unique research.
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

ART 110

ART 341 Relief Printmaking II

As a continuation of ART 231, Relief Printmaking II is a deeper investigation of the material and techniques of Relief Printmaking. This class is for students that would like to explore more advanced techniques and processes in an effort to develop a body of printed artworks.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 231

ART 342 Intaglio Printmaking II

As a continuation of ART 232 Intaglio Printmaking II is a deeper investigation of the material and techniques of intaglio printmaking. This class is for students that would like to explore more advanced techniques and processes in an effort to develop a body of printed artworks.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 232

ART 345 Museum Practices

This course prepares students to become effective leaders in museums and other non-profit environments. It introduces students to operational practices in museums that relate to exhibitions, programming, and collections. The course emphasizes museum best practices and may focus on various topics such as non-profit finance, educational programming, exhibition design, board governance, marketing and public relations, community partnerships, fundraising and membership programs, and digital assets management, among others, as chosen by the instructor. May be repeated if topic changes.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

AWR 101 and AWR 201

ART 349 Figure Drawing II

As a continuation of ART 209 Figure Drawing II is a deeper investigation of the materials and approaches of drawing the human figure. This class is for students that would like to explore more advanced techniques and processes in an effort to develop a body of figure drawings.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 209

ART 350 Figure Painting I

A technical-based studio course that explores descriptive painting revolving around the human form, spanning from hyper-realism to stylization. Emphasis is placed on light, space, color interaction, and paint application. Investigations in both perceptual and conceptual approaches to painting the figure are explored.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

One of the following: ART 102, ART 201, ART 209.

ART 351 Mixed Media Painting II

This course is a continuation of ART 251 Mixed Media Painting that emphasizes experimentation and exploration of mediums, digital processes, and new ways to intersect drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 251

ART 352 Experimental Painting II

This course is a continuation of ART 252 Experimental Painting that questions the limits and boundaries of painting as a creative medium stressing investigation in media and technique. Non-traditional aspects of painting are explored and challenged in the context of a contemporary discourse.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 252

ART 355 Figure Painting II

This course is a continuation of ART 350 Figure Painting, which involves investigations of descriptive painting from the human form. Issues of light, space and color interaction are stressed. Students will study both from the old masters and contemporary paintings, as well as from the live model. Students will investigate both perceptual and conceptual approaches to painting the figure. The final goal is to have each student begin to realize their own style and channeling it towards successful figure painting.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 350

ART 357 Modern Art

This course offers a critical and analytical study of late 19th and 20th century art with an emphasis on the conditions and circumstances that fostered its development. Through a survey of major world art movements of the period students explore how artists rebelled against established conventions and navigated a rapidly changing world.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: AWR 101 and AWR 201 and one of the following: ART 271, ART 281, ART 282, FMX 201, FMX 211

ART 361 Sculpture Mold-Making and Casting II

As a continuation of ART 261 Sculpture Mold-Making and Casting I, this course continues exploration in methods of mold making 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.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 261

ART 362 Experimental Sculpture II

As a continuation of ART 262, 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.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 262

ART 365 Screenprinting II

As a continuation of ART 235, Screenprinting II is a deeper investigation of the material and techniques of Screenprinting. This class is for students that would like to explore more advanced techniques and processes in an effort to develop a body of printed artworks.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 235

ART 370 Printing, Publishing and Book Arts

This course is an introduction to the art and history of the book. It includes studio experience with letterpress printing, typography and typesetting, principles of editing and publishing, creative writing, graphic design, illustration, papermaking and bookbinding. The primary aims of the class are to introduce students to the aesthetic, cultural and material dimensions of the reading experience, to enhance their understanding of how physical and visual presentation shapes a reader’s perceptions, and to introduce the history, craft and art of the physical book. Equivalent to ENG 370.

Credit Hours: 4

ART 371 Fabrication Design I

Fabrication Design is an introductory course that explores 2D design, 3D modeling, and 3D rendering workflows paired with rapid prototyping and fabrication methods using state-of-the-art CNC milling machines, 3D printers, and laser cutters. This course blends design technologies with material processing and manipulation central to a research-based design inquiry, meeting a growing demand in today's competitive professional and creative maker focused environment.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 110 or both ART 150 and ART 155

ART 375 Digital Illustration

This course focuses on the creation of illustrations using digital media. Projects in this course will expose students to a range of image-making needed for professional graphic design applications such as book illustrations, editorials, sequential art, product illustration, concept art, character development and others. Assignments will reinforce foundational illustration skills such as visual problem-solving, communication, rendering, and drawing, while emphasizing digital tools to execute the final product. Mixing traditional and digital media is encouraged.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 110 or both ART 150 and ART 155

ART 380 Special Topics

A course offered at the discretion of the Art department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, or topic that is of interest to a particular group of students. May be repeated for credit, if the topic is different.
Credit Hours: 4

ART 395 Project Management for Creative Endeavors

This course introduces students to project management methods common to various creative, design, and museum industries toward the creation of a complex, independent, and interdisciplinary project proposal or material deliverable. Students gain familiarity with project management methods and tools to support future leadership in generative industries via guided engagement from development through management to the execution process. Students will utilize applicable project management methodologies, principles, tools, and techniques applicable in future team-based environments to integrate learning across the humanities, social sciences and/or natural sciences at the University of Tampa. This course partially satisfies requirements for the Spartan Studies Culminating Experience.

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Spartan Studies First-Year Seminar, Mathematics, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201, core humanities, and core social science

ART 396 Visual Arts Capstone

This course prepares students to successfully complete a complex independent body of artwork that integrates learning from multiple disciplines – the Humanities, Social Sciences, and/or the Natural Sciences - and expands upon project deliverables from the pre-reflection and proposal portfolio completed in ART 395. Students develop an artist statement and related mini-series of artworks for display before completing a Post-Culminating Experiences Reflection. This course partially satisfies requirements for the Spartan Studies Culminating Experience.

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

ART 395, Spartan Studies First-Year Seminar, Mathematics, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201, core humanities, and core social science

ART 401 Special Projects

Independent research or creative project under the guidance of a member of the Art faculty. Emphasis maybe in any of the disciplines with the department. May be repeated for credit. Requires the submission of a signed Independent Study form to register.
Credit Hours: 1-6

Prerequisites

Instructor and Chair signature.

ART 411 Internship

This experiential-learning course involves placement in a professional arts setting (such as an advertising agency, magazine, museum, gallery, studio or other related enterprise) for hands-on work experience. May be repeated for additional credit for a maximum total of four (4) credits.
Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

Junior and senior art majors only, with consent of instructor.

ART 412 Art Therapy Practicum

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. 

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Any two of the following courses: ART 230, ART 330, ART 331, ART 333. Juniors and seniors only, or permission of the instructor.

ART 413 Experimental Drawing II

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.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 304

ART 423 Contemporary Art and Theory

This course explores works that have shaped the perception of contemporary art in a global world. We investigate major themes of contemporary art through a wide range of works that touch upon even wider varieties of materials, stylistic approaches, technologies, and theories. Through a case study approach incorporating artists from around the world, students explore how art offers possibilities for and challenges to the urgent questions of our time.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

AWR 101 and AWR 201; Junior/Senior standing

ART 425 BFA Art Capstone Preparation

This course trains students in selected, advanced theoretical perspectives and research practices as preparation for their final capstone project. It helps students reflect upon and apply knowledge and skills learned throughout their education at UT (in their major and in Spartan Studies) and serves as the first part of a required sequence for BFA students. Students explore important historical and contemporary debates as well as artistic exempla that intersect with and can inform their own developing artistic practice. Regular instruction, faculty mentorship, and practical exercises establish proficiency in multiple genres of artistic and scholarly writing. The course contributes credits toward the Spartan Studies Culminating Experience requirement.

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

"B" or higher in ART 190, and Spartan Studies Requirements: First-Year Seminar (UTAMPA 101 and UTAMPA 102 or UTAMPA 103 or UTAMPA 104), Math, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201 Core Humanities, Core Social Science

ART 427 Studio Lighting II

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

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 327

ART 428 Experimental Photography II

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.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 328

ART 429 BFA Graphic Design Capstone Preparation

This course is the first in a two-part sequence designed to train students in advanced research methodologies and practices specific to design. Students will draw upon the knowledge and skills they've acquired across their education at UT to deep dive into the influence of graphic design on the dynamics of social, cultural, and economic identities and relationships – examining how it both shapes and reshapes humanity. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of research frameworks and tools, incorporating participatory action research to craft a proposal that will serve as the foundational structure for their capstone design project, which will be developed in ART 499.  

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

minimum of "B" in ART 190 and Spartan Studies Requirements: First-Year Seminar (UTAMPA 101 and UTAMPA 102 or UTAMPA 103 or UTAMPA 104), Math, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201 Core Humanities, Core Social Science

Corequisites

ART 329

ART 440 Practicum: Workshop

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.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Any 100/200-level studio art course and permission of the Department Chair.

ART 441 Practicum: Assistantship

Students will work with faculty on their professional research and scholarship in a capacity that involves hands-on experience in research, pre-production, production, and post-production aspects of being an art professional. The practicum will provide an experience-based learning opportunity to enrich the student's knowledge, process and growth as they work and collaborate with these professionals. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Permission of the Department Chair.

ART 442 Practicum: Meridian Scholar

Students will participate as an assistant during an intensive project with an internationally renowned artist through our Meridian Scholar 10-day residency 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.
Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Any 100/200-level studio art course and permission of the Department Chair.

ART 445 Museum Theory

This course prepares students to critically engage with the challenges facing museums and the objects housed within them. It introduces students to theories of historical and contemporary museum practice with an emphasis on the conceptual and applied ethics of museum collections, display, design, and exhibitions across varied museological contexts. Courses may focus on global contemporary curatorial theories, ethical care of objects and living collections, museum historiography, among others, as chosen by the instructor. May be repeated if topic changes.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

AWR 101 & AWR 201.

ART 450 Advanced Studio

A studio/performance oriented course that provides an opportunity to build upon existing discipline specific skills, concepts and processes while developing independence, self-motivation, and artistic maturity. This course provides the time and focus to create a significant and fully realized body of work while exploring the intellectual connections between studio work and readings, writings, and discussions in contemporary art and culture. May be repeated for credit.  

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Any 300-level ART studio course.

ART 461 Sculpture Mold-Making and Casting III

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.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 361

ART 462 Experimental Sculpture III

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.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 362

ART 466 Museum Studies Capstone

This course helps students reflect upon and apply the knowledge and skills they have learned throughout their education at UT as a Museum Studies major and as a Spartan. Students will develop an individualized, interdisciplinary project that connects their art historical and museological studies to skills, methods, and content they have acquired from other disciplines. Students will research, prepare, and present results demonstrating the successful implementation of a project of their choice (such as an exhibition proposal, public museum program, or scholarly article) via the creation and submission of multi-modal (written, oral, and multimedia) deliverables.

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

All of the following: (ART 130, ART 170, ART 225, ART 244, ART 245) AND one of the following (ART 345 or ART 445) AND one of the following (ART 323, ART 357, or ART 423) AND Spartan Studies Requirements: First-Year Seminar (UTAMPA 101 and UTAMPA 102 or UTAMPA 103 or UTAMPA 104), Math, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201 Core Humanities, Core Social Science

ART 471 Fabrication Design II

Fabrication Design II is an advanced level course and a continuation of Art 371. In this course, emphasis is given to a deeper investigation of the materials and techniques in 2D, 3D modeling, and 3D rendering technologies, combined with rapid prototyping and fabrication methods that use state-of-the-art CNC-milling machines, 3D printers, and laser cutters. Students will explore and engage in more advanced techniques and processes in an effort to develop a body of work consistent with the growing demand in today's competitive professional and creative maker focused environment.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 371

ART 475 Digital Arts III

This is a dynamic studio and seminar forum that explores theoretical, social, technical, and contextual research and concerns within digital art practices. We will extend your knowledge from Digital Arts I and II by investigating various contemporary methodologies and technologies. Within this course, you will hone your body of work through conceptual development and critique. This course is designed to give students an interdisciplinary approach to emerging technologies in the arts and design disciplines.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 375

ART 490 Collaboration Studio

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.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 102, ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, ART 110, and ART 298

ART 497 Art Therapy Capstone

This Course will enable students to participate in critical reflection assignments that investigate personal and professional development. Students will focus on developing a research poster on a question related to the art therapy profession capturing how the research builds on social science and humanities. The student will also complete a portfolio of art work that demonstrates proficiency with a variety of mediums and an understanding of art's purpose as an instrument of transformation.

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ART 412 AND Spartan Studies Requirements: First-Year Seminar (UTAMPA 101 and UTAMPA 102 or UTAMPA 103 or UTAMPA 104), Math, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201 Core Humanities, Core Social Science

ART 498 BFA Art Capstone and Exhibition

This course is the second of two in the BFA Capstone Experience. In this course students will develop and produce a cohesive body of artworks specifically designed for inclusion and presentation in the BFA Capstone Exhibition. Students will apply and fabricate the proper techniques and procedures for planning, presenting and mounting an organized body of work within a gallery or museum context. Emphasis also is given to the development (revision and finalization) of an artist's statement, the organizing of a cumulative process book, as well as publicly presenting their research. The course contributes credits toward the Spartan Studies Culminating Experience requirement.

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

“B” or higher in ART 190 and ART 425 AND the following Spartan Studies Requirements: First-Year Seminar (UTAMPA 101 and UTAMPA 102 or UTAMPA 103 or UTAMPA 104), Math, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201 Core Humanities, Core Social Science

ART 499 BFA Graphic Design Capstone

This course is the culminating experience in which students will develop a comprehensive project that intersects with and informs their own design practice. Students will produce the project deliverables from their project proposal completed in ART429. Upon completion of the design and installation of the project at one of UT’s galleries, students will complete their Post-Culminating Experiences Reflection. This course partially satisfies the requirements for the Spartan Studies Culminating Experience.

Spartan Studies:

CE

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

minimum “B” in ART 190 and ART 429, Spartan Studies First-Year Seminar, Mathematics, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201, core humanities, and core social science