Art
- ST ART 1020Expanded ArtformsThis course introduces students to contemporary art theories in practice that include exercises in research, content, material, and form. Projects may include multimedia, performance, installation, and other new genres. Basic computer lab equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 1140Drawing I (MOTR PERF 105D)This course introduces students to observational and technical skills, such as mark making, value scale, line, and shapes that produce the illusion of volumes in space. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 11502D Design: SurfaceThis course uses tactile and digital methods to introduce students to imaging in black and white, color, and principles of 2D pictorial space. Using a variety of media, students will explore and understand the foundations of visual thinking. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 11513D Design: SpacePrerequisites: ST ART 1150 or consent of instructor. This course introduces students to the fundamentals and technical principles of working three dimensionally. Students will experiment with a number of construction methods and materials used to create, represent, respond to, and reflect on form and space. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 2205Graphic Design IThis course introduces students to graphic design with an emphasis on fundamentals of space, emotion, shape, form, and concept. Projects in design, layout and typography will be addressed. The course is recommended to be taken concurrently with ST ART 1150, Design I. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 2210TypographyPrerequisites: ST ART 3305 or consent of instructor. Course intends to instill a sense of responsibility relative to typographic and production design, while developing the student's capacity for critical thinking and general typographic rules, visual hierarchy of typographic elements, classical typographic tradition, book design, awareness of typographic aesthetic.
- ST ART 2220Computer Design IPrerequisites: ST ART 1150 and ST ART 2205, concurrent enrollment in ST ART 3305 recommended. This course introduces students to the use of computer graphics for the creation of artwork applicable to the graphic design industry. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 22253D PrintingPrerequisites: ST ART 1151 or consent of instructor. This course introduces students to the basics of working in a 3D digital/machine-based environment, including scanning, editing and printing 3D objects. Through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on studio practice, students will learn how 3D printers function and about their many applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of thinking and making in three dimensions and apply the learned concepts in engaging hands-on exercises. This course is appropriate for all students, especially those interested in digitally-aided 3D production.
- ST ART 2231Figure Drawing IPrerequisites: ST ART 1140 or consent of instructor. This course involves basic studies of the human form and anatomy in a variety of drawing media. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 2233Introduction to IllustrationPrerequisites: ST ART 1140 or permission of instructor. This course provides a hands-on introduction to current commercial illustration methods and techniques in both digital and analog mediums. Emphasis will be placed on gaining and strengthening artistic and technical skills, developing an understanding of professional objectives (the clients' needs), and creating thoughtful and original responses to illustration projects.
- ST ART 2245Painting IPrerequisites: ST ART 1140 and ST ART 1150, or consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to the use of oil and/or acrylic painting media. Students will address studio problems to develop technical and expressive skills on various surfaces. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 2252Printmaking IPrerequisites: ST ART 1150 and ST ART 2230, or consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to printmaking techniques, materials, and theories. The course will include work in a variety of print materials. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 2260Photography IThis course is an introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of digital photography, along with photo editing software and printing techniques. Students must provide a digital camera. Basic computer lab equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 2275Sculpture IThis course is an introduction to traditional and contemporary materials, aesthetics, and theories of three-dimensional art. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 2290Special StudyPrerequisites: Junior/Senior standing and consent of department and instructor. Independent study through readings, reports or field research. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 3310Graphic Design IIIPrerequisites: ST ART 2220, ST ART 3305. The course considers advanced studio problems to further the understanding of design and its relationship to typographic elements, illustration, and communication. The course will encourage both conceptual and technical development of the designer. The course is recommended to be taken concurrently with ST ART 2221, Computer Design II. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 3315Image Makg for Graphic DesignPrerequisites: ST ART 3305 or consent of instructor. This course teaches skills of making images and custom type for use in visual communication. Topics covered may include a survey of traditional and experimental illustration techniques with an emphasis on creation of original imagery. The class will explore how hand images are further developed and combined on the computer for use in design; creativity, discovery, and craft are highly emphasized. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 3320Adv Problems Graphic Design IPrerequisites: ST ART 3311 or consent of the instructor. This course is focused on professional-level art and portfolio production. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 3350Studio Art InternshipPrerequisites: Junior/Senior standing in studio art and consent of the faculty advisor. The internship provides experience in design firms, professional art studios, or comparable settings. Students will assist professionals in the diverse duties associated with studio art activities. Course assignments may include research assignments and/or reports to be reviewed by the faculty advisor and/or supervisor. May be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- ST ART 3352Printmaking: ScreenprintingPrerequisites: ST ART 2252 or consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to the techniques, methods, and aesthetics of screenprinting. Studio problems involving uses and approaches will be emphasized. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 3354Printmaking: LithographyPrerequisites: ST ART 2252 or consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to printmaking skills and theory in stone and plate lithography and examines studio problems in the use of materials and equipment. Attention will be given to students' individual development. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 3382Advanced 2D PracticesPrerequisites: ST ART 1150 and two 2000 level courses in 2D art practice. This course will afford students the opportunity to continue to explore and develop advanced technical and conceptual strategies in two-dimensional media. This course may be offered with varying themes, and may be repeated for credit with a different topic. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 3385Advanced 3D PracticesPrerequisites: ST ART 1151 and two 2000 level courses in studio art, one of which must be in 3D practice. This course will afford students the opportunity to continue to explore and develop advanced technical and conceptual strategies in three-dimensional media. This course may be offered with varying themes, and may be repeated for credit with a different topic. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 3390Special StudyPrerequisite: Junior/senior standing and consent of department chairperson and instructor. Independent study through readings, reports, or field research. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
- ST ART 4495Senior Studio SeminarPrerequisites: Senior standing and four ST ART courses at the 3000 level. This course consists of critiques and discussions of the methods of studio portfolio development, including display, documentation, gallery representation, grant writing and professional preparation. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies. Offered only during Fall Semester.
- ST ART 4497Senior Sem Graph Desg IPrerequisites: Senior standing and ST ART 3321. This course consists of critiques and discussions of technical and critical issues during the development of a professional graphic design portfolio. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies. Offered only during Fall Semester. Students must pass the junior portfolio review to enroll.