ARTZ
Visual Arts
ARTZ 105RA VISUAL LANGUAGE-DRAWING ARTZ 106RA VISUAL LANGUAGE-2-D FOUNDATIONS ARTZ 108RA VISUAL LANGUAGE-3-D FOUNDATIONS ARTZ 211RA DRAWING I ARTZ 221 PAINTING I ARTZ 231RA CERAMICS I ARTZ 251 SCULPTURE I ARTZ 261 METALS I ARTZ 271 PRINTMAKING I ARTZ 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ARTZ 291 SPECIAL TOPICS ARTZ 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY ARTZ 312 INTERMEDIATE DRAWING ARTZ 322 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING ARTZ 332 INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS ARTZ 352 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE ARTZ 361 METALS II ARTZ 373 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING-LITHOGRAPHY ARTZ 374 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING-SERIGRAPHY ARTZ 375 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING-INTAGLIO ARTZ 376 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING-RELIEF ARTZ 379 ALTERNATIVE PRINT MEDIA ARTZ 400 CAREERS IN ART ARTZ 411 GUIDED RESEARCH-DRAWING ARTZ 421 GUIDED RESEARCH-PAINTING ARTZ 431 GUIDED RESEARCH-CERAMICS ARTZ 453 GUIDED RESEARCH-SCULPTURE ARTZ 461 GUIDED RESEARCH-METALSMITHING ARTZ 472 GUIDED RESEARCH-PRINTMAKING ARTZ 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ARTZ 491 SPECIAL TOPICS ARTZ 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY ARTZ 498 INTERNSHIP ARTZ 499R SENIOR THESIS:STUDIO ARTZ 505 PAINTING ARTZ 515 CERAMICS ARTZ 524 METALSMITHING ARTZ 526 DRAWING ARTZ 527 PRINTMAKING ARTZ 529 SCULPTURE ARTZ 530 INTERMEDIA ARTZ 575 PROFESSIONAL PAPER ARTZ 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ARTZ 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION ARTZ 590 MASTER'S THESIS ARTZ 591 SPECIAL TOPICS ARTZ 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY ARTZ 594 SEMINAR
ARTZ 105RA VISUAL LANGUAGE-DRAWING
F,S 3 cr. STU 3
-- The development of basic drawing skills and concepts through an emphasis
on observation and visual problem-solving. Representation and expression
are explored through black and white drawing media. Critiques develop
student's ability to formulate and verbalize knowledgeable responses
to visual production.
ARTZ 106RA VISUAL LANGUAGE-2-D FOUNDATIONS
F 4 cr. RCT 1 STU 3
-- The development of basic two-dimensional technical and aesthetic
concepts through an emphasis on design elements and principles. Visual
problem-solving in 2D pictorial construction and color theory. Critiques
develop student's ability to formulate and verbalize knowledgeable responses
to visual production. Required weekly lecture on various aspects of
visual arts practice.
ARTZ 108RA VISUAL LANGUAGE-3-D FOUNDATIONS
S 4 cr. RCT 1 STU 3
-- The development of basic three-dimensional technical and aesthetic
concepts through an emphasis on design elements and principles. Visual
problem-solving in 3D form and space through various processes and materials.
Critiques develop student's ability to formulate and verbalize knowledgeable
responses to visual production. Required weekly lecture on various aspects
of visual arts practice.
ARTZ 211RA DRAWING I
F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 2 STU 2
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 106, ARTZ 105.
-- Introduction to the basic vocabulary of drawing, observation, problem
solving, and personal expression. Critiques develop student's ability
to formulate and verbalize informed analysis of the completed projects.
ARTZ 221 PAINTING I
F,S 4 cr. RCT 2 STU 2
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 106, ARTZ 105.
-- Introduction to oil and/or acrylic painting. Exploration of basic
aesthetic and technical concepts in painting. Primarily representational
subject matter. Understanding and developing individual stylistic tendencies.
Individual and group critiques.
ARTZ 231RA CERAMICS I
F,S 4 cr. RCT 2 STU 2
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 108.
-- Contemporary ceramics - the history, development, and aesthetics
of ceramic vessels and sculpture. The technical aspects of clay, glazes,
and the firing of ceramic objects. Problem solving and the development
of ideas.
ARTZ 251 SCULPTURE I
F,S 4 cr. RCT 2 STU 2
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 108.
-- Introduction to three-dimensional form through projects involving
plaster, woodworking, welding, and non-traditional materials. Introduction
to tools, materials, processes, and safety procedures with a conceptual
approach to problem solving.
ARTZ 261 METALS I
F,S 4 cr. RCT 2 STU 2
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 108.
-- A beginning course in basic metalsmithing techniques and three-dimensional
design skills. Design concepts, small metal fabrication methods and
practical demonstrations.
ARTZ 271 PRINTMAKING I
F,S 4 cr. RCT 2 STU 2
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 106.
-- A beginning course in which multiple original prints are made from
a variety of blocks and plates. Emphasis on relief and intaglio history
and processes including woodcut, lino cut, engraving, etching, and aquatint.
ARTZ 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a written
work or other creative project. Course will address responsible conduct
of research.
ARTZ 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by
each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
ARTZ 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of the director.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
ARTZ 312 INTERMEDIATE DRAWING
F,S,Su 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 211.
-- Advanced technical and aesthetic concepts in drawing with emphasis
on the development of a personal artistic style. Use of traditional
and non-traditional subject matter. Individual and group critiques.
ARTZ 322 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
F,S 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 221.
-- Advanced technical and aesthetic concepts. Emphasis on the development
of a personal artistic style. Use of traditional and non-traditional
subject matter. Individual and group critiques.
ARTZ 332 INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS
F,S 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 231.
-- Advanced problems in ceramics.
ARTZ 352 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE
F,S 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 251.
-- Development of concept, creative thinking and problem solving in
sculpture. Advanced experiences of materials and methods within three-dimensional
form.
ARTZ 361 METALS II
F,S 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 261.
-- Advanced course designed around a set of specific problems and demonstrations
for advanced jewelry and metal forming concepts. Emphasis will be placed
on technical development and personal imagery.
ARTZ 373 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING
F alternate years, to be offered even years 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum
15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 271 and ARTZ 211.
-- An intermediate course in which multiple original prints are made
from hand-drawn images on lithographic limestone. Editioning in black
and multicolor using crayon, tusche, transfer, and photo methods.
ARTZ 374 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING-SERIGRAPHY
S alternate years, to be offered even years 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum
15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 271.
-- An intermediate course in which multiple original, multi-colored
prints are made using various water-based silk-screen processes. Stencil
techniques include paper, screen filler, drawing fluid, and photo.
ARTZ 375 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING-INTAGLIO
S alternate years, to be offered odd years 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum
15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 271.
-- Advanced course in which multiple original prints are made using
engraved and/or etched copper, zinc, and/or plastic intaglio plates.
Methods include spit bite, viscosity, a la poupee, multi plate color,
collagraph, and chine colle.
ARTZ 376 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING-RELIEF
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 5 cr. RCT 2 STU 3 Maximum
15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 271
-- An advanced course in which multiple original prints are made using
plank and end grain wood and plastic/rubber relief plates. Methods include
reductive and multi-plate color, shaped and found object (collapgraph),
color overlay, split fountain, roller and brush inking, and various
hand and press printing methods.
ARTZ 379 ALTERNATIVE PRINT MEDIA
S alternate years, to be offered even years 5 cr. LAB 5
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 271.
-- An advanced course in which students are offered a wide range of
printing processes. These may include monotype, photo techniques, experimental
lithography, large format printing, multimedia, and digital printmaking.
The structure of the course is based on technical demonstrations, studio
assignments, and critiques.
ARTZ 400 CAREERS IN ART
F 1 cr. LEC 1
PREREQUISITE: Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
-- Senior capstone course for Liberal Arts Studio majors. Presentations
by professional artists about important career elements such as resume
writing, photographing and marketing your work, making presentations
to galleries and design firms, starting a business, researching graduate
schools, teaching as a career, and applying for grants and fellowships.
ARTZ 411 GUIDED RESEARCH-DRAWING
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 312.
-- Course in which student will work on an individual basis with a faculty
member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in a particular
area of drawing. Written, signed contract required prior to registering
for this course.
ARTZ 421 GUIDED RESEARCH-PAINTING
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 322.
-- Course in which student will work on an individual basis with a faculty
member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in a particular
area of painting. Written, signed contract required prior to registering
for this course.
ARTZ 431 GUIDED RESEARCH-CERAMICS
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 332.
-- Course in which student will work on an individual basis with a faculty
member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in a particular
area of ceramics. Written, signed contract required prior to registering
for this course.
ART 438 BEGINNINGS OF MODERN ART
F alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: ARTH 201.
-- From Post-Impressionism to World War I. Major artists include Gauguin,
Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, and the German Expressionists.
ARTZ 453 GUIDED RESEARCH-SCULPTURE
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 352.
-- Course in which student will work on an individual basis with a faculty
member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in a particular
area of sculpture. Written, signed contract required prior to registering
for this course.
ARTZ 461 GUIDED RESEARCH-METALSMITHING
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 361.
-- Course in which student will work on an individual basis with a faculty
member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in a particular
area of metalsmithing. Written, signed contract required prior to registering
for this course.
ARTZ 472 GUIDED RESEARCH-PRINTMAKING
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 373 or 374, ARTZ 376, ARTZ 375, ARTZ 379.
-- Course in which student will work on an individual basis with a faculty
member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in a particular
area of printmaking. Written, signed contract required prior to registering
for this course.
ARTZ 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
On Demand 1 - 5 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct of research.
ARTH 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 5 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
ARTZ 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of
the director.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
ARTZ 498 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 2 - 12 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of
the director.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business, or
other organization to provide guided experience in the field.
ARTZ 499R SENIOR THESIS:STUDIO
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Senior capstone course. Directed undergraduate research/creative
activity which may culminate in a research paper, undergraduate thesis
paper, or undergraduate thesis exhibition. Graphic design students must
take this course in the spring. Course will address responsible conduct
of research.
ARTZ 505 PAINTING
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 421, graduate standing.
-- Course in which the student will work on an individual basis with
a faculty member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in
a particular area of painting.
ARTZ 515 CERAMICS
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 431, graduate standing.
-- Course in which the student will work on an individual basis with
a faculty member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in
a particular area of ceramics.
ARTZ 524 METALSMITHING
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 461, graduate standing.
-- Course in which the student will work on an individual basis with
a faculty member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in
a particular area of metalsmithing.
ARTZ 526 DRAWING
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 411, graduate standing.
-- Course in which the student will work on an individual basis with
a faculty member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in
a particular area of drawing.
ARTZ 527 PRINTMAKING
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 472, graduate standing.
-- Course in which the student will work on an individual basis with
a faculty member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in
a particular area of printmaking.
ARTZ 529 SCULPTURE
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 453, graduate standing.
-- Course in which the student will work on an individual basis with
a faculty member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in
a particular area of sculpture.
ARTZ 530 INTERMEDIA
F,S,Su 1 - 5 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: ARTZ 352, ARTZ 312, ARTZ 322 and graduate standing.
-- Course in which the student will work on an individual basis with
a faculty member in developing imagery and appropriate techniques in
a particular area of intermedia.
ARTZ 575 PROFESSIONAL PAPER
F,S,Su 1 - 4 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic
in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student
and his or her major adviser and graduate committee.
ARTZ 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. May be repeated; maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, teaching experience and/or current
employment in a school organization, consent of instructor and Dean
of Graduate Studies.
-- Courses offered on a one-time basis to fulfill professional development
needs of in service educators. A specific focus is given to each course
which is appropriately subtitled.
ARTZ 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 3 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate
Studies.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of
their course work (and thesis, if on a thesis plan) but who need additional
faculty or staff time or help.
ARTZ 590 MASTER'S THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum 15 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing.
ARTZ 591 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each
offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
ARTZ 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, and Dean of
Graduate Studies.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
ARTZ 594 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites
as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular
courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion
material.
