Independent reading, research, and studio work under the guidance of an art faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of art. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. Graded CR/NC.

Courses on topics of interest to art students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Students in this studio art course experiment with a range of traditional and digital means to create print media, websites, short films, and other projects. Unit workshops will introduce fundamental skills and techniques. AE

Photography as an art form: basic techniques of black and white photography. Emphasis on developing critical abilities. Students will need to have camera with light meter and controllable focus, aperture, and shutter. Because of the need to provide film, paper and developing chemicals, students should be aware that this is an expensive course.

This course builds on the skills learned in 118. It is a more in-depth study of production and design issues. The course content will build student skills as a video editor, 3D modeler, and web designer. Technical issues such as file formats, storage, and output to various media will be addressed. Prerequiste: 118

An introduction to painting processes with emphases on acrylic and oil paint. AE

An introduction to the printmaking processes with emphasis on intaglio and relief processes. AE

An introduction to developmental and philosophical theories in art. A studio component of the course is intended to provide experience in using materials for meaningful expression and planning for a community-based experiential component of the class. This course is required for Bachelor of Art Education students, and it may also be of interest to others seeking a general introduction to theories of artistic development and philosophy of art.

This course will concentrate on the vessel and sculptural forms, wheel throwing, handbuilding, and production pottery techniques. Surface decoration, glazing, kiln firing, and a historical perspective of the vessel will also be introduced. AE