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  • 3.00 Credits

    The course introduces students to the practices and principles of art education. Students examine: the historical and philosophical foundations of art education; current issues in art education; theories of art education; the major pedagogical approaches to art education; and human development and the arts. The course provides students with an understanding of art education as an important stand-alone discipline as well as a discipline that can be integrated across the curriculum.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course provides an overview of the methods of elementary and secondary art education. Students explore the content areas of art education (studio art, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics) as well as art education pedagogy. The course is a hands-on methods course in which students are required to design and implement art lessons to be taught to elementary, middle and/or high school students in educational settings. Prerequisites: Full Major status in Art Teaching OR Graphic Design OR Art History OR Elementary Education OR Special Education OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course provides an overview of the methods of elementary art education. Students explore the content areas of art education (studio art, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics) as well as art education pedagogy. The course is a hands-on methods course in which students are required to design and implement art lessons to be taught to elementary school students in educational settings.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with an opportunity to explore community-based art education through the theoretical exploration and practical application of art that creates community while affecting positive change. Students explore the aesthetic, historical, political and sociocultural aspects of community-based art education and work collaboratively with other students and community members to plan and implement a community-based art work. Students in the course gain experience planning, implementing and evaluation innovative arts programming.
    General Education Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the practical application of contemporary color theories, focusing on the interaction and relativity of color. Students will develop a working color vocabulary through a series of projects illustrating the seven color contrasts. Additionally, the course offers opportunities to explore the psychological aspects of color, personal preference, and historical and symbolic meanings of color. Students will gain a basic and practical understanding of the principles of design, mixing color, and handling of paint and art materials. Prerequisites: Declared Emphasis in BFA Studio Art OR Major status in Art Teaching OR completion of Graphic Design 1st year review
  • 4.00 Credits

    An introductory exploration into the basic design and hand skills necessary for contemporary typography and graphic design. The studio course addresses visual problem-solving both on and off the computer. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (ART(2201 AND 2202 AND 2203 AND 2204 AND 2205 AND 2206 AND 2207 AND 2208 AND 2400) OR ART(2200 AND 2250 AND 2300 AND 2350 AND 2400)) AND Emphasis in Graphic Design. Corequisites: ART 3630.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an introductory course for all students interested in learning more about the craft of advertising strategies. Building and promoting brands, in collaboration with strategic use of media platforms, is a result of the development of ideas that effectively communicate. This class explores the basics of communicating visually with words and images through the study of effective storytelling. Students in the course learn the basics of conceptual thinking through the development of ideation skills and engagement in collaborative brainstorming.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An intermediate-level course in graphic design. This course is a continuation of 3610. Through an investigative process the basic design and hand skills necessary for contemporary typography and graphic design are thoroughly explored. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in (ART 3610 AND ART 3630) AND Emphasis in Graphic Design. Corequisites: DESGR 2600 AND ART 3640.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced design methodology and processes are explored through the development of a series of graphic exercises and assignments. Problems provide students with a technical understanding of the digital and manual skills necessary for professional production of contemporary typography and graphic design. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (ART(2201 AND 2202 AND 2203 AND 2204 AND 2205 AND 2206 AND 2207 AND 2208 AND 2400) OR ART(2200 AND 2250 AND 2300 AND 2350 AND 2400)) AND Emphasis in Graphic Design. Corequisites: ART 3610.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An introductory exploration into the basic formal processes, color, and structural elements utilized within graphic design. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in (ART 3610 AND ART 3630) AND Emphasis in Graphic Design. Corequisites: DESGR 2600 AND ART 3620.