ART

Professor: Marjorie K. Schick*,**

Associate Professor: Larrie J. Moody*, Chairperson; Malcolm E. Kucharski*,

Assistant Professor: Stephanie K. Bowman*, James M. Oliver, Jr*.,

Rhona E. Shand*

Instructor: Andre Flageolle'

* Graduate Faculty

**University Professor

Room 101 Porter Hall

Telephone: 620-235-4302

Fax: 620-235-4303

http://www.pittstate.edu/art

e-mail: art@pittstate.edu

Description of Courses

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Art
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
with Major in Art Education
Minor in Art

Graduate
Master of Arts Degree with a Major in Art

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the Department of Art is to enliven and enrich knowledge in the visual arts through the advanced thought and aesthetic perception of its students and faculty. The department supports the belief that works of art clarify and give meaning to the circumstances within which we find ourselves. It subscribes to the idea that artworks can sustain personal inquiry into the nature of being and becoming. It values the notion that the study of art strengthens creative processes and facilitates production of artistic works that reflect these inquiries. Thus, the intent of the department is to advance innovative approaches to making and understanding works of art that address the complexities of societies and the individual's place within them. In each area of art study, department faculty encourage personal exploration of aesthetic, intellectual, and technical issues. During this exploratory process they emphasize informed discrimination, scholarly analysis, thoughtful experimentation, and environmental awareness. The promotion of solutions to significant creative and aesthetic problems is stressed, and students are encouraged to develop highly professional attitudes toward their work.

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

General Information

Those who have professional interests in fine art, commercial art and design, or other careers that emphasize the studio areas of drawing, painting, jewelry, and ceramics should choose the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (B.F.A.)   with a major in art. The B.F.A. is considered fundamental preparation for graduate degrees in the studio arts and art history. Individuals planning to teach art in the public schools (K-12) should select the Bachelor of Science in Education Degree (B.S.E.D.) with a major in art education.

Special Department Requirements

All Department of Art undergraduate degree program seniors must enroll in ART 490 Senior Exhibit during their last year of study. The purpose of this one-hour course is to allow graduating art students a final public presentation of their artistic achievements. There will be a group art exhibition of pieces selected from the students' art portfolios that have been developed during the course of their Pittsburg State University Department of Art program. The course and exhibition is only for senior art majors. All Department of Art undergraduate degree programs require that a cumulative GPA of 3.0000 be earned in all art courses; grades of "B" or better are required in all upper level art courses.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
with a Major in Art

This degree is designed for those interested in professional preparation in visual art. It is a foundation for careers in fine art, and commercial art. The basic art studio and art history experiences focus on creative visual thinking, art production skills, and art concepts across time and place. Course content and instructional strategies are organized such that art understanding is facilitated by application and synthesis of concepts and processes in original and personally meaningful ways.

Required Art Courses for B.F.A. Degree

                                                           Hours
Art Core......................................................35
ART 100 Design I............................................3
ART 178 Introduction to the Visual Arts.....................3
ART 200 Design II...........................................3
ART 233 Drawing I...........................................3
ART 236 Drawing II..........................................3
ART 250 Design III..........................................3
ART 288 Western Art History I* (WL).........................3
ART 289 Western Art History II (WL).........................3
ART 412 Senior Art Seminar..................................1
ART 433 Life Drawing........................................3
ART 490 Senior Exhibit......................................1
ART 688 History of Modern Art...............................3
ART 689 Contemporary Issues in Art..........................3

Art Studio Courses Outside Concentration......................15
(Selected from the following)
ART 155 Printmaking I.......................................3
ART 205 Commercial Art I....................................3
ART 217 Crafts I............................................3
ART 220 Art of Photography I................................3
ART 222 Jewelry Design I....................................3
ART 244 Ceramics I..........................................3
ART 266 Sculpture I.........................................3
ART 277 Painting I..........................................3
ART 305 Commercial Art II...................................3
ART 320 Art of Photography II...............................3
ART 322 Jewelry Design II...................................3
ART 333 Drawing III.........................................3
ART 344 Ceramics II.........................................3
ART 377 Painting II.........................................3
ART 405 Electronic Art Studio...............................3
ART 420 Art of Photography III..............................3
ART 422 Jewelry Design III..................................3
ART 444 Ceramics III........................................3
ART 470 Topics in Art (____)................................3
ART 477 Painting III........................................3 

Art student must choose one area.
Art Concentrations:
Ceramics.....................................................33
   ART 244 Ceramics I.......................................3
   ART 344 Ceramics II......................................3
   ART 444 Ceramics III (repeat for total of 6 hours).......6
   ART 544 Ceramics IV (repeat for total of 6 hours)........6
   ART 644 Ceramics (repeat for total of 6 hours)...........6
   Upper Level Electives....................................9 

Commercial Art............................................33-39
   ART 205 Commercial Art I.................................3
   ART 305 Commercial Art II................................3
   ART 320 Art of Photography II............................3
   ART 333 Drawing III......................................3
   ART 405 Electronic Art Studio (repeat for total of 
             6 hours).......................................6
   ART 505 Commercial Art III...............................3
   ART 605 Commercial Art IV................................3
   GIT Upper Level Electives**..............................9
   Recommended Additional Electives:
      GIT 240 Graphic Software I............................3
      GIT 241 Graphic Software II...........................3 

Jewelry Design...............................................33
   ART 222 Jewelry Design I.................................3
   ART 322 Jewelry Design II................................3
   ART 422 Jewelry Design III (repeat for total 
               of 6 hours)..................................6
   ART 522 Jewelry Design IV (repeat for total 
               of 6 hours)..................................6
   ART 622 Jewelry Design (repeat for total 
               of 6 hours)..................................6
   Upper Level Electives....................................9

Painting.....................................................33
   ART 277 Painting I.......................................3
   ART 377 Painting II......................................3
   ART 477 Painting III (repeat for total of 6 hours).......6
   ART 577 Painting IV (repeat for total of 6 hours)........6
   ART 677 Painting (repeat for total of 6 hours)...........6
   Upper Level Electives....................................9 

Required Art Courses.........................................83
General Education Courses*,**................................46
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* ART 288 satisfies three hours of the fine arts area of the    
general education requirement.

** Those choosing the Commercial Art concentration should work    
closely with department advisors in the selection of electives.

*** See general education degree requirements

Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
with a Major in Art Education

This degree is designed for those interested in professional preparation for teaching art. The program meets the State of Kansas art teacher certification requirements for elementary and secondary levels (K-12) of public instruction. Basic art studio, history, and pedagogy courses make up one of the three components of the degree. The other two components consist of a required group of general education courses and a required group of professional education courses.  

Required Art Courses for B.S.E.D. with a Major in Art Education    
                                                           Hours
ART 100 Design I...............................................3
ART 155 Printmaking I..........................................3
ART 178 Introduction to the Visual Arts........................3
ART 200 Design II..............................................3
ART 217 Crafts I...............................................3
ART 220 Art of Photography I...................................3
ART 222 Jewelry Design I.......................................3
ART 233 Drawing I..............................................3
ART 236 Drawing II.............................................3
ART 244 Ceramics I.............................................3
ART 250 Design III.............................................3
ART 266 Sculpture I............................................3
ART 277 Painting I.............................................3
ART 288 Western Art History I* (WL)............................3
ART 289 Western Art History II (WL)............................3
ART 320 Art of Photography II..................................3
ART 379 The Teaching of Art....................................3
ART 411 Practicum in Art Education.............................1
ART 433 Life Drawing...........................................3
ART 441 Seminar in Art Education...............................1
ART 479 Techniques for Teaching Art............................3
ART 490 Senior Exhibit.........................................1
ART 621 Readings in Art Education..............................1
ART 688 History of Modern Art..................................3
ART 689 Contemporary Issues in Art.............................3
Upper Level Art Studio Electives selected from:................6
   ART 305 Commercial Art II.................................3
   ART 322 Jewelry Design II.................................3
   ART 333 Drawing III.......................................3
   ART 344 Ceramics II.......................................3
   ART 377 Painting II.......................................3
   ART 420 Art of Photography III............................3
   ART 422 Jewelry Design III................................3
   ART 444 Ceramics III......................................3
   ART 470 Topics in Art (____)..............................3
   ART 477 Painting III......................................3
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* ART 288 satisfies three hours of the fine arts area of the    
general education requirement.

Professional Education Requirements

Students must file an application for admission to teacher education before they will receive credit for pre-professional laboratory experiences in the B.S.E.D. program. See appropriate section of this catalog for teacher education requirements and procedures. Clarification of requirements for teacher certification should be sought from the Associate Dean, College of Education.

Professional Education Requirements
							   Hours
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology.............................3
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology...............................3
CURIN 261 Explorations in Education*...........................2
CURIN 262 Pre-Professional Laboratory I*.......................1
SSLS 510 Overview of Education for Exceptional Students........3
CURIN 520 Middle and Secondary Reading.........................3

Professional Semester.........................................17
   CURIN 458 Methods and Curriculum..........................3
   CURIN 462 Secondary and Middle Level Education............2
   CURIN 464 Foundations of Measurement and Evaluation.......2
   CURIN 475 Supervised Teaching in the Elementary School**..3
   CURIN 482 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School**...5
   ART 579   Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up of 
               Teachers......................................2
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* Concurrent enrollment required in CURIN 261 and 262.
** Students must request dual certification assignments (elementary    
and secondary) when signing up for professional semester.

General Education Requirements ***,****.......................49
Professional Education Requirements...........................32
Required Art Courses..........................................73
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*** See General Education Degree Requirements for Students    
Preparing to Teach Secondary School. Also see scholastic 
achievement requirements on common core courses for admission to 
teacher education for secondary teaching majors.

**** ART 288 satisfies three hours of the fine arts area of    
the general education requirement.

Minor in Art
(Non-Teacher Certification Minor)

Those seeking aesthetic or art historical knowledge, visual thinking and/or technical art skills to complement or expand their major courses of study should choose a minor in art. Programs such as commercial graphics, photography, family and consumer science, technical education, recreational therapies, and public relations often find art a useful complement. To minor in art, students must complete 24 credit hours of art. The General Education courses ART 102 Introduction to Art Concepts and ART 103 Introduction to Art Studio may fulfill no more than three credit hours toward the 24 credit hour Minor in Art. Prospective students should request advice from the Department Chair and Faculty concerning course selections. This minor does not meet certification requirements to teach art in the state of Kansas. Those education majors wanting a single course to expand their understanding of the concepts and applications of art in the schools, should choose ART 311 Art Education, for three credit hours. This course is not sufficient for the art certification at either the elementary or secondary level.

Second Teaching Option
(K-12 Art Teaching Certification)

Those wanting to be certifiable as art teachers in addition to other subject areas should choose this option. The art coursework consists of basic art studio, history, and pedagogy courses (73 credit hours) as well as practicum and student teaching experiences in art. A cumulative art GPA of 3.0000 must be earned. Contact the Associate Dean, College of Education for clarification of all requirement for teacher certification programs.

Required Art Courses for Completing a Second Teaching Option in Art

                                                                Hours
ART 100 Design I....................................................3
ART 155 Printmaking I...............................................3
ART 178 Introduction to the Visual Arts.............................3
ART 200 Design II...................................................3
ART 217 Crafts I....................................................3
ART 220 Art of Photography I........................................3
ART 222 Jewelry Design I............................................3
ART 233 Drawing I...................................................3
ART 236 Drawing II..................................................3
ART 244 Ceramics I..................................................3
ART 250 Design III..................................................3
ART 266 Sculpture I.................................................3
ART 277 Painting I..................................................3
ART 288 Western Art History I* (WL).................................3
ART 289 Western Art History II (WL).................................3
ART 320 Art of Photography II.......................................3
ART 379 The Teaching of Art.........................................3
ART 411 Practicum in Art Education..................................1
ART 433 Life Drawing................................................3
ART 441 Seminar in Art Education....................................1
ART 621 Readings in Art Education...................................1
ART 688 History of Modern Art.......................................3
ART 689 Contemporary Issues in Art..................................3
Upper Level Art Studio Electives....................................6
   ART 305 Commercial Art II......................................3
   ART 322 Jewelry Design II......................................3
   ART 333 Drawing III............................................3
   ART 344 Ceramics II............................................3
   ART 377 Painting II............................................3
   ART 420 Art of Photography III.................................3
   ART 422 Jewelry Design III.....................................3
   ART 444 Ceramics III...........................................3
   ART 470 Topics in Art (____)...................................3
   ART 477 Painting III...........................................3
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*ART 288 satisfies three hours of the fine arts area of the    
general education requirement.

GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Arts Degree with a Major in Art

Individuals seeking in-depth, educational opportunities in visual art beyond the baccalaureate should select the Master of Arts Degree (M.A.) with a major in art. This course of study emphasizes the creative, theoretical, and technical knowledge and strategies of art production. Studio work is the major component of both options of the program and thorough involvement should be expected. Prospective professional artists and/or art theoreticians will find this degree worthwhile. Those interested in further study may wish to seek terminal degrees in art fields after completion of the M.A.

Option I-Art Studio. Select a single concentrated studio area chosen from
painting, jewelry, or ceramics.

Option I-Art Studio Course Requirements
                                                                Hours
ART 893 Introductory Research Seminar in Art........................1
ART 894 Research Seminar: Modern Art................................3
ART 895 Research Seminar: Contemporary Art..........................3
ART 7__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 7__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Outside Concentration Studio Area...........................3
ART 8__ Outside Concentration Studio Area...........................3
ART 8__ Outside Concentration Studio Area...........................3
ART 892 Graduate Exhibit*...........................................1
ART 896 Advanced Research Seminar in Art*...........................1
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*These courses must be taken in the last semester of the program.

Option II-Art Education. Select a single concentrated studio area. Also, includes
pedagogical coursework in art education issues, theories, methods, materials, and curricula.

Option II-Art Education Course Requirements
                                                                Hours
ART 821 Readings in Art Education...................................3
ART 841 Seminar in Art Education....................................3
ART 879 Art Education Theories and Practices........................3
ART 893 Introductory Research Seminar in Art........................1
ART 894 Research Seminar: Modern Art................................3
ART 895 Research Seminar: Contemporary Art..........................3
ART 8__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Concentration Studio Area...................................3
ART 8__ Outside Concentration Studio Area...........................3
ART 8__ Outside Concentration Studio Area...........................3
ART 892 Graduate Exhibit*...........................................1
ART 896 Advanced Research Seminar in Art*...........................1
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*These courses must be taken in the last semester of the program.

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in art and a sound body of artwork is expected. After making application to the Graduate School (Office of Graduate Studies and Research), send a letter of intent stating purpose for graduate study, selected option with studio area concentration, and 10 colored slides of recent artwork to Chair, Department of Art, before April 30. See the Department Chair early on to clarify and facilitate your application and program planning. Also, seek guidance and information from your assigned advisor in the Department. The M.A. degree requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. Additional credit hours and coursework may be added to degree requirements at admission, candidacy, or later in the program at the discretion of the graduate art faculty. You are responsible for initiating all administrative and academic steps necessary to the successful completion of all graduate requirements. Refer to appropriate pages of the University Catalog for information on admission and candidacy requirements, matriculation procedures, and all other applicable Graduate School provisions that may apply.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

ART 100. Design I. 3 hours. Elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Emphasis on solutions to practical and aesthetic composition problems of visual communication. Lecture, critique, and supervised studio practice with a variety of media. Fall only.

ART 102. Introduction to Art Concepts (___). 3 hours. Survey of art philosophies, theories, concepts, and processes across time, and culture. Classes provide the means for understanding the visual arts at an introductory level. Topics will vary.

ART 103. Introduction to Art Studio (___). 3 hours. Design of art objects as related to problem solving processes and creative thinking. Art ideas, techniques, and media through studio experiences. Media will vary.

ART 155. Printmaking I. 3 hours. Lectures and studio experiences dealing with the history and techniques of printmaking. Fall only.

ART 178. Introduction to the Visual Arts. 3 hours. Principles of art from a non-chronological, multicultural perspective. Emphasis on differing roles the artist plays in diverse societies, on parallels across the arts, and on the analysis of art objects as items of material culture.

ART 200. Design II. 3 hours. Elements and principles of three-dimensional design. Emphasis on form, combinations of materials, and apt solutions to both fine and applied visual design problems. Lecture, critique, and supervised studio practice. Prerequisite: ART 100 Design I. Spring only.

ART 205. Commercial Art I. 3 hours. Introduction to layout and design exploring illustration as a means of communicating ideas. Emphasis on the variety of stages required to produce artwork viable for the professional market place. Various traditional and nontraditional materials and techniques. Prerequisites: ART 100 Design I and ART 236 Drawing II (or concurrent enrollment).

ART 217. Crafts I. 3 hours. An exploration of various materials such as metals, fibers, paper and dyes, with studies of their use in contemporary crafts and their relationship to the fine arts. Emphasis on design and experimental approaches.

ART 220. Art of Photography I. 3 hours. Introduction covering theory, history, and practice. Studio course concerned with visual phenomena and the communication of ideas using the camera, darkroom procedures, and photo-graphic techniques. Emphasis on photographic processes as they concern the artist and the art teacher.

ART 222. Jewelry Design I. 3 hours. Basic processes and design problems in jewelry and Metal-Smithing: forging, constructing and other techniques.

ART 233. Drawing I. 3 hours. Studio experiences in processes, media, and techniques used in the art of drawing. Gesture, shape, value, line, color, composition, and spatial illusion are explored as a means toward developing skill and individual expression.

ART 236. Drawing II. 3 hours. Continued study of process, media, and technique toward drawing skill and expression. Spatial illusion and perspective systems will be stressed. Prerequisite: ART 233 Drawing I.

ART 244. Ceramics I. 3 hours. Methods, techniques, and studio experiences in hand building forms and figures and throwing ceramic forms on the pottery wheel. Introduction to the sculptural and functional uses of clay. Includes introductory lectures on clay, glazes, and firing of kilns.

ART 250. Design III. 3 hours. Continued study of fine and applied design concepts. Lectures, research, and studio problems related to major theories with emphasis on color systems. Prerequisites: ART 200 Design II and ART 233 Drawing I. Fall only.

ART 266. Sculpture I. 3 hours. The elements of sculpture, including various media, methods, techniques, processes, composition, and evaluation. Spring only.

ART 277. Painting I. 3 hours. Studio experiences and explorations of painting mediums, processes, and techniques.

ART 288. Western Art History I. 3 hours. The history of Western art from Paleolithic times through the late Gothic. Contributions of various cultures to Western civilization. Emphasis on social context and parallels between visual arts, music, literature, and the history of ideas. Writing to learn. Fall only.

ART 289. Western Art History II. 3 hours. The history of Western art from the Italian Renaissance through the present day. Emphasis on social context and parallels between visual arts, music, literature, and the history of ideas. Writing to learn. Spring only.

ART 305. Commercial Art II. 3 hours. Introduction to different avenues of commercial art. Emphasis on creative imagery showing a variety of visual ideas that satisfy professional objectives. Ideas development, originality, aesthetics and technical proficiency. Prerequisites: ART 205 Commercial Art I, ART 250 Design III, ART 333 Drawing III, and ART 320 Art of Photography II (or concurrent enrollment). May be taken for honors.

ART 311. Art Education. 3 hours. Survey of concepts and theories relevant to the teaching and understanding of art. Appropriate for education majors.

ART 320. Art of Photography II. 3 hours. Theory, history and practice of photography as they relate to the contemporary artist. May be taken for honors.

ART 322. Jewelry Design II. 3 hours. A continued exploration of jewelry design, techniques and processes. Further study of historical and contemporary jewelry concepts and their relationship to society. Prerequisites: ART 222 Jewelry Design I. May be taken for honors.

ART 333. Drawing III. 3 hours. In depth exploration of drawing media, form, and content. Visual problems emphasizing unique and expressive solutions. Prerequisite: ART 236 Drawing II. May be taken for honors. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

ART 344. Ceramics II. 3 hours. Continued exploration of clay materials and processes. More complex problems with hand built and thrown forms and surface treatments. Prerequisites: ART 200 Design II and ART 244 Ceramics I. May be taken for honors.

ART 377. Painting II. 3 hours. Studio experience in painting with emphasis on color and compositional problems. Use of various painting media. Prerequisites: ART 250 Design III and ART 277 Painting I. May be taken for honors.

ART 379. The Teaching of Art. 3 hours. The fundamental theories, philosophic approaches, practices, and purposes of art education. Studies to understand art education methods and to develop awareness of the creative process in each student. May be taken for honors. Fall only.

ART 401. Independent Studies. 1-3 hours. Directed readings and/or special investigations as determined in conference between student and faculty member. Project proposal must be submitted within three weeks after beginning of semester. May be repeated. Permission of department chairperson is required.

ART 405. Electronic Art Studio. 3 hours. Advanced drawing, design, and layout for visual professions. Emphasis on original aesthetic imagery and ideas. Use of both traditional and various electronic digital media. Prerequisites: ART 305 Commercial Art II, ART 320 Art of Photography II, and ART 333 Drawing III. May be taken for honors. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours.

ART 411. Practicum in Art Education. 1 hour. Research experience with opportunity for art classroom observation. Data analysis and reflection upon art teaching practices and interactions. Spring only.

ART 412. Senior Art Seminar. 1 hour. Research, reading, writing, and discussion related to art professions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 55 credit hours of art coursework.

ART 420. Art of Photography III. 3 hours. Concentration on development of personal imagery. Exploration of various techniques to improve photographic technical skill and content. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. May be taken for honors.

ART 422. Jewelry Design III. 3 hours. Design and creation of contemporary jewelry. Emphasis on individual expressively. Prerequisites: ART 222 Jewelry Design I and ART 322 Jewelry Design II. May be taken for honors. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

ART 433. Life Drawing. 3 hours. Studio experiences in life drawing processes and techniques. Gesture, proportion, foreshortening, diagramming, and anatomy. May be taken for honors. Spring only.

ART 441. Seminar in Art Education. 1 hour. Research, presentation, and discussion of contemporary issues in art education as selected by students and/or faculty. Spring only.

ART 444. Ceramics III. 3 hours. Design and construction of functional and sculptural clay forms. Emphasis on individual expressively. Prerequisite: ART 344 Ceramics II. May be taken for honors. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

ART 470. Topics in Art (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive study of selected topics in art. A specific subtitle will be listed in the schedule of classes. May be repeated when topic is different. Lecture and/or studio-group study only.

ART 477. Painting III. 3 hours. Studio experience directed toward giving greater scope to compositional problems and the development of a personal imagery. Earlier achievements are reconsidered with the exception that advanced painting problems will be based on new experiences. Improved technical skills are balanced with increased freedom of expression. Prerequisite: ART 377 Painting II. May be taken for honors. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

ART 479. Techniques for Teaching Art. 3 hours. Art curriculum development and field testing at elementary and secondary levels. To be taken before the Professional Semester. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology. Fall only.

ART 490. Senior Exhibit. 1 hour. Materials, techniques and procedures in presenting student's senior exhibit. Framing, matting, hanging and lighting, poster, brochures and other means of advertisement student's senior exhibit. For art majors only. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Graded on Pass-Fail basis only. Permission of instructor required.

ART 505. Commercial Art III. 3 hours. Advanced development of technique, style and personal resolutions of illustration problems. The business of researching, packaging and pinpointing potential markets and the development of a body of work for that market. Prerequisites: ART 305 Commercial Art II and ART 405 Electronic Art Studio (or concurrent enrollment). May be taken for honors.

ART 522. Jewelry Design IV. 3 hours. Advanced problems. Work for competition encouraged. Prerequisite: ART 422 Jewelry Design III. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. May be taken for honors.

ART 544. Ceramics IV. 3 hours. Advanced study in the design and construction of functional and sculptural forms in clay. Students will be encouraged to develop their own concepts. Includes study of the practical and theoretical aspects of clay, glazes, and firing of kilns. Prerequisite: ART 444 Ceramics III. May be taken for honors. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

ART 577. Painting IV. 3 hours. Students undertake independently selected painting problems that assist them in approaching maturity. Prerequisite: ART 477 Painting III. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. May be taken for honors.

ART 579. Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up of Teachers. 2 hours. Departmental representatives will visit each student teacher during the professional semester. Additionally, departmental representatives will follow-up with each area student during the first year of teaching with assistance and support. Concurrent enrollment in the professional semester is required. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.

ART 605. Commercial Art IV. 3 hours. Professional art practices (contracts, copyright laws, model consent, censorship issues), strategies for interviewing, portfolio preparation (printed self-promotional pieces, personal identities). Students echo the professional marketplace, and are encouraged to an active role in establishing a publication history. Prerequisites: ART 505 Commercial Art III and ART 405 Electronic Art Studio (or concurrent enrollment). May be taken for honors.

ART 621. Readings in Art Education. 1 hour. A comprehensive readings course focusing on historical philosophies and issues in art education. For art education and art therapy majors. Spring only.

ART 622. Jewelry Design. 3 hours. Studio experience in jewelry design. Prerequisite: ART 522 Jewelry Design IV. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. May be taken for honors.

ART 644. Ceramics. 3 hours. Studio experience in ceramics. Prerequisite: ART 544 Ceramics IV. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

ART 677. Painting. 3 hours. Studio experience in painting. Prerequisite: ART 577 Painting IV. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

ART 688. History of Modern Art. 3 hours. European and American art from 1890 through post-WWII abstraction. Emphasis will be placed on the relationships between artistic production and the social fabric of the period, torn by wars, revolution, totalitarianism and worldwide depression, followed by the triumph of consumer society in the Cold War era. May be taken for honors. Fall only.

ART 689. Contemporary Issues in Art. 3 hours. International art from 1960 to the present, with an emphasis on recent critical and theoretical issues in Post-Modern art and architecture. May be taken for honors. Spring only.

ART 701. Independent Studies. 1-3 hours. Directed readings and/or special investigations as determined in conference between student and faculty member. Project proposal must be submitted within three weeks after beginning of semester. May be repeated. Permission of department chairperson is required.

ART 711. Art Education. 1-3 hours. Studio experiences in new art techniques and materials and their use in public schools. Studies in the literature of art education and the fine arts.

ART 722. Jewelry Design. 3 hours. Studio experience in jewelry design and Metal-Smithing. May be repeated for a total of 9 hours. May be taken for honors.

ART 733. Drawing. 3 hours. Studies, problems, or exercises in drawing. Prerequisites: ART 333 Drawing III and ART 433 Life Drawing or minimum of 6 hours of upper-level university drawing credit. May be repeated for a total of 9 hours. May be taken for honors.

ART 744. Ceramics. 3 hours. Studio experience in ceramics. May be repeated for a total of 9 hours. May be taken for honors.

ART 770. Topics in Art (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive study of selected topics in art. A specific subtitle will be listed in the schedule of classes. May be repeated when topic is different. Lecture and/or studio-group study only.

ART 777. Painting. 3 hours. Studio experience in painting. May be repeated for a total of 9 hours. May be taken for honors.

ART 801. Independent Studies. 1-3 hours. Directed readings and/or special investigations as determined in conference between student and faculty member. Project proposal must be submitted within three weeks after beginning of semester. May be repeated. Permission of department chairperson is required.

ART 821. Readings in Art Education. 3 hours. Directed readings and explorations over histories, philosophies, and current trends of art education. Permission of instructor required. Admission to Department of Art graduate program. Spring only.

ART 822. Jewelry Design. 3 hours. Studio experience in jewelry design and Metal-Smithing. May be repeated for a total of 12 hours.

ART 841. Seminar in Art Education. 3 hours. Investigation of contemporary issues in art education focusing on research in the field. Permission of instructor required. Prerequisite: Admission to Department of Art graduate program. Spring only.

ART 844. Ceramics. 3 hours. Studio experience in ceramics. May be repeated for a total of 12 hours.

ART 870. Topics in Art (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive study of selected topics in art. A specific subtitle will be listed in the schedule of classes. May be repeated when topic is different. Lecture and/or studio-group study only.

ART 877. Painting. 3 hours. Studio experience in painting. May be repeated for a total of 12 hours.

ART 879. Art Education Theories and Practices. 3 hours. Investigation and application of current philosophies, trends, and methods in public art education. Permission of instructor required. Prerequisite: Admission to Department of Art graduate program. Fall only.

ART 891. Research-Problems. 3-6 hours. Each semester and summer. Permission of department chairperson is required.

ART 892. Graduate Exhibit. 1 hour. Organization and presentation of a culminating body of artwork developed during graduate study. Must be taken concurrently with ART 896 Advanced Research Seminar in Art during last semester of graduate study. Permission of instructor required.

ART 893. Introductory Research Seminar in Art. 1 hour. Directed introduction to theories and research in contemporary studio art. Prerequisite: Admission to Department of Art graduate program.

ART 894. Research Seminar: Modern Art. 3 hours. Reading and research centering on a specific movement or topic with modern art. Prerequisite: Admission to Department of Art graduate program.

ART 895. Research Seminar: Contemporary Art. 3 hours. Reading and research centering on a specific movement or topic in recent art. Prerequisite: Admission to Department of Art graduate program.

ART 896. Advanced Research Seminar in Art. 1 hour. Intensive investigation into personal theory and direction in studio art. Must be taken concurrently with ART 892 Graduate Exhibit during last semester of graduate study.