ART - Art

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.

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.

A studio / performance-oriented course that introduces materials and fabrication methods commonly used within a fine arts studio setting. Involves development of two and three-dimensional forms using a variety of media with the goal of familiarizing students with an array of artistic processes. A focus will be placed on safe and conscientious studio practices.

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

A studio/performance-oriented course introducing the fundamental concepts of the visual elements; mass, volume, space, texture, light, time, color organized employing the principles of unity and variety, rhythm, balance, relative dominance, scale and proportion. Emphasis will be placed on the development of personalized concepts that explore technical and aesthetics considerations utilizing effective techniques and workmanship.

A studio/performance-oriented course introduces various electronic and digital tools for use in creating artistic projects.  Covers the history, evolution and theory of relevant technology and uses in the visual arts in order to provide context for the hardware and software used in the class.  InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop will be emphasized. Laboratory fee required

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.

An introductory studio/performance-oriented course designed to acquaint the student with the principles of ceramics as a medium for aesthetic expression. Emphasis is given to hand-building techniques, surface enrichment, ceramic history, ceramic geology, aesthetics and conceptual development.

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.

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.

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

An introductory studio/performance-oriented course designed to acquaint students with the principles of wheel thrown ceramics as a technique for aesthetic expression. Emphasis is given to the development of wheel throwing techniques, surface enrichment and glazing, ceramic geology, a study of historical and contemporary wheel thrown ceramics, aesthetic criticism and conceptual idea development.

In this course students will learn to navigate are scholarship and write research paper according to the academic standards in the field.  After an introduction to the vast array of art historical resources and their uses, we will explore advanced techniques for retrieving academic primary and secondary sources, both on-line and off-line.  The exercises will include iconographic, historical, or technical information.  Students should be prepared to read critically, participate in discussions, make class presentations, and engage in research for the written assignments. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.

This is an introduction to art therapy that includes a historical overview, an examination of professional standards of practice, educational requirements, ethics, research and assessment. Provides an overview of art therapy’s role in comparison to related professions and how art therapists can collaborate with related professionals. Students will explore the field of art therapy through a combination of scholarly discussion and direct engagement with art processes.

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.

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.

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 cover the ethical obligations that guide collections duties and the associated care activities. These include cataloging, accessioning and deaccessioning, condition reporting, loans, art handling, storage, packing and shipping. Legal issues such as copyrights, repatriation, and provenance will be discussed. The emphasis of this course will be on practical skills, which we will apply in a set of hands-on projects related to the care and management of the University of Tampa Permanent Collection.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

A critical and analytical study of the architecture, sculpture, painting and minor arts from the Prehistoric era to the Gothic period. Emphasis is given to the social and cultural influences that affected the development of art in Western civilizations. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.

A critical and analytical study of the architecture, sculpture, painting and minor arts from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Emphasis is given to the social and cultural influences that affected the development of art in Western civilizations. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.

A critical and analytical study of significant pre-Columbian works of art with reference to architecture, sculpture, painting and the minor arts. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.

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.

This course is a critical and analytical study of the architecture, sculpture, painting, and the minor arts of the Far Eastern cultures of India, China, Japan and the end Near Eastern Islamic countries of Asia.  One of the main focuses will be on the encounters and reciprocal influences between the so-called Western and the non-Western arts.  Through a thorough examination of specific works of art and/or monuments form each of these traditions, emphasis will be placed on distinctive artistic styles, forms, and aesthetics of each region, and the links between cultures. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This course focuses on career preparation and professional development for graphic designer and related fields.  Topics include portfolio evaluation and preparation, written and oral communication, interview best practices and job searching skills.  Each student will create and organize a web-based portfolio and resume presentation.  Laboratory fee required.

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.

This course combines aesthetic, historical, and thematic approaches to the study of significant works from the Greco-Roman, Medieval, and Italian Renaissance periods, including sculpture, painting, architecture, and other forms of artistic production.  Each period is addressed on its terms as well as in relation to what came before, as we explore complex modes of reception and transformation of artistic inspirations. This course entails a significant amount of reading and writing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Handbuilding II is a studio/performance, advanced level ceramics course that will focus on advanced handbuilding techniques for a more personalized approach to ceramic form.  Emphasis will be given to surface enrichment, and glazing.  In addition, aesthetic criticism and conceptual idea development will be fostered and explored.  The proper use and safe operation electric kilns will be introduced.

Wheel Throwing II is an advanced level studio-performance-oriented course designed to foster a greater personalized approach to the use of the potter's wheel as a technique for aesthetic expression in both vessel and sculptural forms.  Emphasis 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. 

This course will cover the operational aspects that relate specifically to museum staff/volunteer management, marketing, budget management, public relations/events management and planning, fundraising, program development and evaluation, building and facilities management, and board/donors/visitor relations.  This course does not satisfy Humanities/Fine Arts general distribution requirements.

This course will cover the financial aspects of non-profit management, mission and governance of museums and other cultural organizations, strategic planning for effective management, including finance, budget, income generation, and fund-raising.  This course does not satisfy Humanities/Fine Arts general distribution requirements.

This course prepares students to the professional role of museum / gallery curator. It develops skills in connecting art, artists, and communities, engaging audiences effectively by developing relevant, timely, and accessible exhibition projects in both traditional and non-traditional venues.  This course does not satisfy Humanities/Fine Arts general distribution requirements.

This course prepares professionals with the knowledge and the manual skills to ensure that art objects are safely handled and cared for.  Playing a key role in collection management, preparators are responsible for framing and building displays, packing and unpacking art, installing and de-installing exhibitions, and sensibly moving art around the museum and storage spaces, as needed.  This course does not satisfy Humanities/Fine Arts general distribution requirements.

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.

This course is a critical and analytical study of late 19th and 20th century painting, sculpture, photography and architecture with an emphasis on the conditions and circumstances that fostered their development.  It surveys the major world art movements of this period, from Realism to Impressionism, Cubism, Bauhaus, Surrealism, Futurism, Pop Art and Op Art.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.