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 covering the fundamental principles of visual organization. Emphasizes two-dimensional design and the use and theory of color.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.