May 07, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The number system reflects the level of course material and associated rigor. With the exception of upper graduate level and professional courses, any prerequisite restrictions limiting the level of a student accepted into a course shall be specified in a course prerequisites. Courses shall be numbered as follows:

400G-499G Senior and first year graduate level course; graduate credit for non-majors only;
500-599 First year graduate level course; undergraduate and graduate credit;
600-799 Upper graduate level course; open only to graduate students;
800-999 Professional Programs course; open only to students in professional colleges and to students in other colleges offering professional degrees as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education.

Courses may be approved for variable credits, e.g., (1-3), (2-6), etc. In no case, however, may the total credits exceed the maximum number authorized for the course.

Repeated registration in a course may be allowed if the course description carries the statement: “May be repeated to maximum of … credits.” However, a student may enroll only one time in a specific course during a given semester. Courses with the same number are not considered to be the same course if different identifying titles are an integral part of the record.

Unless indicated in the course description, the number of credits for a course indicates the number of lecture or discussion or class hours.

Below is a list of all graduate level courses (400G and above).

 
  
  • A&S 500 - SPECIAL COURSE (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credits: 1 - 6 (Variable)

    Interdisciplinary, topical, or experimental courses to be approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Dean of the Graduate School. A particular course may be offered at most three times under the A&S 500 number. Open to all university students, subject to such limitations or prerequisites as set by the instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: As specified by the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A&S 600 - PERSPECTIVES ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credits: 3

    This 8-week course introduces students to meanings, practices, and theories connected to diversity and inclusion, and the implications of these within an increasingly interconnected world. The course approaches diversity and inclusion as central to professional and societal well- being and success. Students will critically examine the ways in which power, privilege, oppression, diversity, and inclusion inform everyday lives, organizations, institutions, and societies. Students will engage with multiple perspectives on human differences through multidisciplinary lenses to increase their awareness and understanding of the varied ways in which social identities and cultural beliefs inform social and professional settings on an individual basis and systemically.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Admission to an Online Graduate Certificate or MA program in the College of Arts and Sciences or consent of instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • A-E 515 - INTRODUCTION TO ART THERAPY


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    An examination of various historical and contemporary conceptions of the therapeutic function and value of art from an art education perspective. The impact of art experience on emotional, intellectual and behavioral development and/or rehabilitation will be explored through readings, discussions, guest lectures, and lab experiences. Lecture, two hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: PSY 331 and major or consent of instructor.
  
  • A-E 538 - ADVANCED ARTS AND CRAFTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Planned to give the elementary teacher an understanding of teaching methods involved in, and construction of, art activities which would enrich the classroom program.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Teaching certificate or permission of the instructor.
  
  • A-E 545 - TOPICAL STUDIES IN ART EDUCATION (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study and analysis of a designated topic, issue or development in the philosophy, history, or methodology of art education in community and public school settings. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Art Education major or consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-E 550 - COMMUNITY ART EDUCATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    An examination of community arts organizations and the role they play in identifying and interpreting the diverse artistic make-up of the community. The course will provide students with the tools to define, locate, and research community organizations as potential sites for art programming.

  
  • A-E 560 - MUSEUM EDUCATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    An examination of educational techniques and practices of learning in a museum setting. The course will focus on educational theories, learning styles and techniques, audiences, educational materials and outreach strategies that will prepare students for successful professional careers in museum education.

  
  • A-E 576 - ART IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Centering on the study of perceptual and aesthetic development of middle school adolescents, this course provides field and practicum experiences that utilize methods and materials appropriate to the teaching of art in the middle school. Topics include: curriculum design, lesson planning, teaching skills, classroom safety and assessment. Lecture, demonstrations, micro-teaching, laboratory and studio experiences are integrated into the class design.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Major in art education, admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
  
  • A-E 577 - ART IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This coure provides students with an overview of the secondary school in American education and explores the history, theory, techniques and contemporary issues of teaching art in the secondary schools. Skills in the planning of multicultural activities and the teaching and evaluation of secondary art experiences are stressed. Full class instruction, video, micro-teaching, laboratory and studio experiences are incorporated into class design.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Major in Art Education, admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
  
  • A-E 578 - ART IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Focusing on the study of perceptual and aesthetic development of elementary age children, this course provides field and practicum experiences that utilize methods and materials appropriate to the teaching of art in the elementary school. Topics include: curriculum design, lesson planning, teaching skills, classroom safety and assessment. Lecture, demonstrations, micro-teaching, laboratory and studio experiences are integrated into the class design.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Major in Art Education, admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP), or consent of instructor.
  
  • A-E 579 - ARTS AND HUMANITIES IN ART EDUCATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Inquiry into the relationship of current philosophies of art education and aesthetics; a consolidation of art education ideas with a formation of criteria for making value judgments; the development of a personal viewpoint consistent with education and art as humanistic endeavors.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Major in art education, admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
  
  • A-E 645 - TOPICAL RESEARCH IN ART EDUCATION (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3 - 9 (Variable)

    Advanced study and research of a designated topic, issue, or development in the philosophy, history, or methodology of art education in community and public school settings. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing in department.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-E 665 - ISSUES IN ART EDUCATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This course is built within the context of the Advanced Preparation Programs in Teacher Leader Programs in Art Education. Each week one or two topics representing issues facing the arts in K-12 education will be assigned to two candidates. Selected candidates are expected to research these topics and to post their thoughts on blackboard. Fellow candidates are expected to research the topics as well and provide cogent responses to the postings of the selected candidates. The class meets once per week through adobe connect for examination and analysis of the assigned topics.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Candidates must be enrolled in one of the Advanced Teacher Leader Programs in Art Education to take this course or by instructor permission.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • A-E 670 - SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ART


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of the social function of art; organization of school and community related programs in art; case studies of existing programs. Field experience, educational involvement. Lectures and demonstrations.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Major in Art Education or consent of instructor.
  
  • A-E 675 - AESTHETICS AND DESIGN


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Aesthetics and Design focuses on advancing aesthetic awareness, developing an understanding of the principles of visual design, and the application of aesthetic design to human-computer interaction in order to integrate an artistic approach to the examination of technological innovation.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • A-E 680 - HISTORY OF ART EDUCATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-E 680 is a survey of general education practices from classical times to the present. The class will examine the teaching of art in European schools and its influence on American art education. The course will analyze the birth of American art education and significant events related to art in the schools from the 19th to the 21st century.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • A-E 685 - ACTION RESEARCH IN ART EDUCATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This course is built within the context of the Advance Teacher Leader program. All students in this course are expected to integrate the design elements of their curriculum contract into their activities, field experiences, research, and action research projects.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Students must be enrolled in one of the Advanced Teacher Leader Programs in Art Education to take this course, or by instructor permission.
  
  • A-E 686 - TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN ART EDUCATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This course is built within the context of the Advanced Preparation Programs in Teacher Leader Programs in Art Education. All candidates int his course are expected to integrate the design elements of their curriculum contract into their activities, field experiences, research, and action research projects. This course must be repeated for a minimum of two times for a total of six credit hours but can be repeated for no more than three times for a total of nine credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Candidates must be enrolled in one of the Advanced Preparation Teacher Leader Programs in Art Education to take this course. Candidates must also have completed A-E 685  Action Research in Art Education as a prerequisite.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-E 695 - INDEPENDENT WORK: ART EDUCATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)

    Supervised individual research, experimental practicum, and the initiation of field programs leading to the discovery and development of new knowledge in art education theory and method. A formal learning contract between student and supervising faculty member is required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing in the department and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-E 748 - MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 0

    Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: All course work toward the degree must be completed. Note: Registration for this course is not available via telephone (UK-VIP) or myUK. For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-9390.
  
  • A-H 501 - MUSEUM STUDIES I: INTRODUCTION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to museology and the museum profession as related to a particular exhibition project. Intended for advanced students in arts related professions. Seminar format, coordinated with the University of Kentucky Art Museum staff.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Major in art history or arts administration
  
  • A-H 502 - MUSEUM STUDIES II: INTERNSHIP


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A supervised internship in a professional museum setting that builds upon Museum Studies I. The focus may be on a single aspect or several areas of museum activity: administration, curatorship, education, registration and collection management, design, development, public relations, etc. Laboratory, ten hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Completion of A-H 501  with a grade of ‘B’ or better; approved learning contract.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 504 - PRACTICAL ISSUES IN ART HISTORY: SR


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This course examines art form a practical perspective. It introduces various disciplines that relate to the understanding of art, such as materials, formats, handling, display, storage, conservation, and connoisseurship. In this course, students will have the opportunity to engage firsthand with artworks, meanwhile deepening their knowledge of the background and context of the types of art examined. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing and at least one course in Art History & Visual Studies.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior standing and at least one course in Art History & Visual Studies
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 510 - ART HISTORY AND VISUAL STUDIES HONORS THESIS


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Faculty-sponsored research projects for Art History and Visual Studies Majors, leading to an Honors Thesis. Enrollment is offered only to outstanding undergraduate majors with a project in progress, including students who are accepted into the University Scholars Program. Topics to be determined.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-HVS major and CFA learning contract, approved by faculty sponsor.
  
  • A-H 524 - THEORY AND METHODS: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    According to the subtitle, the seminar will focus on different theoretical and methodological issues pertaining to art and visual studies. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 525 - STUDIES IN GENRES AND MEDIA: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Study of a particular genre (type of subject, such as still life) or a particular medium (type of object, such as the icon) in the history of art. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior standing.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 526 - ART AND THE ARTIST IN SOCIETY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Art historical study of a topic or period with particular emphasis on artists and the social and cultural context of their roles in the production of visual art forms. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior standing.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 527 - INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3 - 6 (Variable)

    Study of artistic and other visual production of a period, geographical location, theme, or medium, with emphasis on its interdisciplinary connections. Depending on the topic, reading, and research may engage with a wide variety of disciplines, for example, literature, music, theater, history, political science, philosophy, classics, anthropology, etc. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior standing.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 528 - TOPICAL SEMINAR IN ART HISTORY AND VISUAL STUDIES: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    An in-depth study of works of art and visual culture, the study of a specific period, geographic location, medium, or theme, or the study of ideas and/or institutions related to the use of art and other forms of visual expression in society. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior standing.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 529 - TOPICAL SEMINAR IN ARCHITECTURAL OR DESIGN HISTORY: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    According to subtitles, seminar will focus on developments, problems, or issues in architectural or design history. Subtitle required.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior standing.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 555 - METHODS IN ART HISTORY


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A seminar that reviews basic research methods used by scholars in art history, visual studies, and related fields. In addition to becoming familiar with a range of methodological approaches to the study of objects, environments, and images, students refine the practical skills needed to conduct and present their research.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior status and A-H 300 plus one additional Art History and Visual Studies course at the 300-level, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • A-H 592 - AESTHETICS


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Problems of method in aesthetics; major types of aesthetic theory. Aesthetic materials of the arts, in literature, music, and the space arts. Form and types of form. Meaning in the arts. Interrelations of the arts.

    Crosslisted with: PHI 592 
  
  • A-H 598 - COORDINATE STUDY


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Course number for those students wishing to do advanced work on a special subject in conjunction with a regularly scheduled 300-level course in Art History & Visual Studies not previously taken by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Two courses in Art History & Visual Studies or permission of the Instructor
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 599 - EXPERIENTIAL ED IN A-H & VISUAL STUDIES


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 1 - 9 (Variable)

    Internship with a university, community, state, regional, or national organization that provides practical work experience related to art history and/or visual studies. The internship is identified by the student, conducted under the supervision of the on-site supervisor, and evaluated by a faculty advisor. Students must file a learning contract with the College of Fine Arts to register for the course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Prereq: Two art history courses at the 500-level, or graduate status, or permission of instructor.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Two art history courses at the 500-level, or graduate status, or permission of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 604 - PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN ART HISTORY: (SR)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A seminar that examines art from a practical perspective. It introduces various disciplines that relate to the understanding of art, such as materials, formats, handling, display, storage, conservation, and connoisseurship. Students engage firsthand with artworks, meanwhile deepening their knowledge of the background and context of the types of art examined. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: graduate status or permission of the instructor.

    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 624 - THEORY AND METHODS: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    According to the subtitle, the seminar will focus on different theoretical and methodological issues pertaining to art and visual studies. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: graduate status or consent of instructor.

    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 625 - PROBLEMS IN GENRES AND MEDIA: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Study of a particular genre (type of subject), such as still life) or a particular medium (type of object, such as the icon) in the history of art. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits when identified by a different subtitle.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 626 - THE ARTIST IN SOCIETY: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Art historical study of a topic or period with particular emphasis on artists and the social and cultural context of their roles in the production of visual art forms. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits when identified by a different subtitle.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 627 - INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO ART HISTORY: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Seminar that focuses on the artistic and other visual production of a period, geographical location, theme, or medium with an emphasis on its interdisciplinary connections. Depending on the topic, readings and research may engage with a wide variety of disciplines; for example, literature, music, theater, history, political science, philosophy, classics, anthropology, etc. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: graduate status or permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: graduate status or permission of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 628 - ART HISTORY & VISUAL STUDIES TOPICS SEMINAR (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    In-depth study of works of art and visual culture, the study of a specific period, geographic location, medium or theme, or the study of ideas and/or institutions realted to the use of art and other forms of visual expression in society. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Graduate status or permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate status or permission of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 629 - ART HISTORY TOPICAL SEMINAR IN ARCHITECTURAL OR DESIGN HISTORY: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    According to subtitles, seminar will focus on developments, problems, or issues in architectural or design history.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 650 - ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Through advanced readings, in-depth discussions, and substantial research projects, this course examines major issues raised in art and art criticism since 1960. Particular attention is given to the impact of social, intellectual, and technological developments upon art making and concepts of art and the artist.

  
  • A-H 655 - ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN ART HISTORY AND VISUAL STUDIES


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This course practices research methods used by scholars in art history, visual studies, and related fields. In addition to becoming familiar with a selection of methodological approaches to the study of art and images, graduate students will refine the practical skills to conduct and present their own research.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: graduate status in SAVS.
  
  • A-H 738 - MASTERS PORTFOLIO PREPARATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Three hours of course work in addition to the 36 hours of coursework for the Plan B MA degree, to be arranged with the Graduate Advisor, devoted to planning and executing their studies toward the fulfillment of the non-Thesis option.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: 36 hours of graduate course work completed or in progress in semester of registration.
  
  • A-H 748 - MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 0

    Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: All course work toward the degree must be completed. Note: Registration for this course is not available via telephone (UK-VIP) or myUK. For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-9390.
  
  • A-H 768 - THESIS FORMULATION AND PREPARATION IN ART HISTORY


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Independent study for art history graduate students to formulate and prepare master’s thesis under the direction of their thesis advisor. A formal learning contract between student and thesis advisor is required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Art history graduate student completing thesis option (Option A).
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-H 780 - INDEPENDENT WORK: ART HISTORY


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)

    Supervised and sustained individual research and interpretation in the history of art leading to the discovery and demonstration of new knowledge. A formal learning contract between student and supervising faculty member required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing in the department, 18 credits in art history and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 510 - PAINTING III


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Supervised individual development in painting.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 311 or consent of the instructor.
  
  • A-S 511 - PAINTING IV


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of A-S 510 ; emphasis on professional awareness and development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 510  or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 520 - PRINTMEDIA:TOPICS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This course will explore and discuss contemporary and future directions in print media. Students will combine traditional, digital, and post- digital matrices to create works that merge print with installation, design, animation, book-arts, or other mixed-media methods. Repeatable for up to 6.00 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 320 or A-S 321 or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 521 - PRINTMEDIA: CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Students will utilize knowledge from previous print courses to develop specific projects and research that develops a professional body of work and studio practice. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 520  or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 530 - ADVANCED DRAWING


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Supervised individual development in drawing. When offered in the Fall, emphasis will be on the human figure. When offered in the Spring, students may select from a broad range of traditional and experimental subjects. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 330 or the consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 535 - ADVANCED DIGITAL DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This course builds off essentials learned in A-S 335 (Digital Drawing and Illustration), offering advanced skills in digital drawing and illustration and helping students begin navigating the kind of long-term projects associated with leading industry practices. In addition to becoming familiar with project management, students will learn how to manipulate software and media to reflect current trends in a variety of digital creative fields. This course allows students the opportunity to craft successful large-scale, industry-standard projects independently on a predetermined timeline, which is an essential component for artists working in this field. This curriculum is taught widely at other institutions, including Virginia Commonwealth University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Maryland Institute College of Art, and this course will be a vital part of the School of Art and Visual Studies’ new Digital Media Design degree, which combines art studio practices with new digital modes of creating. We have the faculty, equipment, and facilities to offer this course, as well as high levels of student interest.

    Prerequisite(s):
    PREQ: A-S 335 or consent of instructor
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 540 - GRAPHIC DESIGN: PUBLICATION DESIGN


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Students develop innovative concepts in advertising layout and design through brochures, direct mailers, magazine and newspaper ads. Contemporary techniques in design and production emphasized. Printing techniques, and paper solection introduced as design elements. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 341 (with a grade of B or better) and Portfolio Review
  
  • A-S 541 - GRAPHIC DESIGN: ADVANCED DESIGN


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Provides an opportunity for the advanced study of artistic and technical solutions for graphic design problems. Prospecting for employment, working conditions, avenues for advancement, pricing work, and the legal responsibilities of the artist-designer to the client-agency discussed. Students conclude this course with the presentation of a portfolio demonstrating their ability to do quality work which meets the highest professional standards. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 540  (with a grade of B or better) and Portfolio Review.
  
  • A-S 546 - INTERMEDIA STUDIO: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    An advanced course focusing on a specific area of Intermedia art production, i.e. video, installation, robotics, or digital techniques, emphasizing personal development of theoretical and skill-based foundation. Maybe repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Nine studio hours per week. Prerequisites: A-S 200 and either A-S 346 or A-S 347 or consent of instructor, or graduate enrollment

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 200 and either A-S 346 or A-S 347 or consent of instructor, or graduate enrollment.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 547 - DIGITAL MEDIA PROJECTS CAPSTONE


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A culminating course that allows digital media students to propose and create large-scale, in-depth projects such as short films, video installations, a complete animation, a photographic series, a 3D printing installation, a web-based research project, etc. that require time and focus to produce. 3 credit hours, may be repeated up to 9 hours. Prereq: Senior Standing, B.S. Digital Media and Design Majors

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Senior Standing, B.S. Digital Media and Design Majors.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 550 - ADVANCED FIBER I


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Supervised individual development in fiber. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 351 or consent of instructor.
  
  • A-S 551 - ADVANCED FIBER II


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of A-S 550 ; emphasis on professional awareness and development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 550  or consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 552 - ADVANCED WOVEN STRUCTURES


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Advanced Woven Structures builds on the knowledge acquired in A-S 352, through supervised individual project development in woven structures.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 352.
  
  • A-S 560 - ADVANCED HOT METALS: FABRICATION


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 560 is an advanced level course, continuing metal working skills, techniques and processes for producing sculptural forms based on traditional and contemporary ideas. Primary emphasis is placed on metal shop orientation: fabrication, forging and non-traditional materials and surfaces. Sculptural concepts are explored through individual research, critical discussions and art production. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 360 or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 561 - ADVANCED HOT METALS: CASTING


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 561 is an advanced course in metal working skills, techniques and processes for production sculpture forms based on traditional and contemporary ideas. Primary emphasis is placed on metal shop orientation: casting and non-traditional materials and surfaces. Sculptural concepts are explored through individual research, critical discussions and art production. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 361 or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 564 - DIGITAL FABRICATION PROJECTS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This is an advanced course in which students will utilize knowledge from previous hybrid fabrication courses to create personal projects and research to develop a professional body of work and studio practice. Six studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 365 or A-S 366 or consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 567 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN DIGITAL FABRICATION (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    This is an advanced course that allows students to explore a variety of digital fabrication processes used in CAD/CAM based artistic topics. This class builds on students’ previous experiences with hybrid fabrication media. Readings and discussion of contemporary and future directions in digital fabrication supplement the class. The use of current technology combined with traditional processes in an artistic context will be emphasized. Students will develop a professional body of work stemming from personal research. Six studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 365 or A-S 366 or consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 570 - CERAMICS III


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Supervised individual development in ceramics. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 371 or consent of the instructor.
  
  • A-S 571 - CERAMICS IV


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of A-S 570 ; emphasis on professional awareness and development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 570  or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 580 - PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS I


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 580 is a photography based project course. The emphasis of this course is on the expansion of photographic techniques, self-expression, and long-term project development.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Any of the following: A-S 381, A-S 384, A-S 385, A-S 386, A-S 305 or consent of instructor.
  
  • A-S 581 - PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS II


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 581 is a continuation of A-S 580 . The emphasis of this course is advanced exploration and experimentation of photographic techniques, self-expression, and long-term project development in preparation for student’s future success in independent research. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 580  or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 584 - COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY II


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 584 is a continuation of A-S 384. The emphasis is upon advanced color photographic processes and continued acquisition of skills for self-expression through the medium. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 384 or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 585 - INDUSTRY PATHWAYS AND PRACTICE


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 585 is a seminar/studio style class that looks at professional practices in the creative industry and helps prepare students for their post-college careers. Students will work through exercises ranging from goal setting to portfolio design as well as work in teams to create material for real world application. This class is broad enough for students to feel prepared to enter numerous creative fields after graduation. This course provides full GCCR credit for the BS in Digital Media and Design Degree.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Junior standing in the Digital Media and Design major or consent of instructor.
  
  • A-S 586 - ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES PHOTOGRAPHY II


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 586 is a continuation of A-S 386. The emphasis is upon advanced alternative photographic processes and continued acquisition of skills for self-expression through the various media. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 386 or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 587 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    An advanced course focusing on a specific area or topic of lens based or photographic arts emphasizing personal development of theoretical, conceptual and technical skills. Six studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Will be designated with subtitle or consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 596 - WORKSHOP


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 1 - 6 (Variable)

    Workshops in a variety of media dealing with supervised investigation of advanced art studio problems.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Consent of instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • A-S 610 - PAINTING V


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Advanced studio investigation of current ideas in painting. Exploration of contemporary and traditional procedures, materials, and issues in a context of a group discussion and review. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing in the department and approval of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 611 - PAINTING VI


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Continued studio investigation of current ideas in painting, with increased concentration on critical group discussions of student work and readings in contemporary art. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 610  and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 620 - PRINTMAKING V


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Advanced studio investigation of current ideas in printmaking. Exploration of contemporary and traditional procedures, materials, and issues. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing in the department and consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 621 - PRINTMAKING VI


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Continued advanced studio investigation of current ideas in printmaking. Increased concentration of technical and aesthetic development in preparation for entry into the professional environment. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 620 .
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 630 - GRADUATE DRAWING


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Supervised studio course in graduate-level drawing and mixed media works on paper or other two-dimensional surfaces. Emphasis will be placed on personal style, its identification, definition and further development in the context of contemporary drawing. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 646 - ADVANCED INTERMEDIA STUDIO: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A studio course specially designed for graduate students emphasizing sustained individual, technical and theoretical work in the area of intermedia. Nine studio hours. Prerequisites: A-S 200 and either A-S 346 or A-S 347 or consent of instructor, or graduate enrollment.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Consent of instructor and graduate enrollment
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 650 - ADVANCED FIBER III


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    In this supervised graduate studio course in fiber, emphasis will be placed on personal style, its identification, definition, and further development in the context of major directions in the fiber arts. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 651 - ADVANCED FIBER IV


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Continued advanced studio investigation of current ideas in the fiber arts. Increased concentration on technical and aesthetic development, professional readings, and group discussion. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 650 .
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 660 - SCULPTURE V


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    In this supervised studio course in graduate sculpture, emphasis will be placed on personal style, its identification, definition, and further development in the context of modern sculpture. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 661 - SCULPTURE VI


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Continued advanced studio investigation of current ideas in sculpture. Increased concentration on technical and aesthetic development, professional readings, and group discussion. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 660 .
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 670 - CERAMICS V


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    In this supervised studio course in graduate ceramics, emphasis will be placed on personal style, its identification, definition, and further development in the context of direction in modern ceramics. Studio, nine hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 671 - CERAMICS VI


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Continued advanced studio investigation of current ideas in ceramics, increased concentration on technical and aesthetic development, professional readings, and group discussions. Studio, nine hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 670 .
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 680 - PHOTOGRAPHY V


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 680 is a continuation of A-S 581 . In this supervised studio course in graduate photography, emphasis will be placed on personal style, its identification, definition, and further development in the context of major directions in photography. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 581  and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 681 - PHOTOGRAPHY VI


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 681 is a continuation of A-S 680 . The emphasis will be upon continued advanced studio investigation of current ideas in photography with increased concentration on technical and aesthetic development, professional readings, and group discussion. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: A-S 680  and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 687 - GRADUATE TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A studio course specially designed for graduate students emphasizing sustained individual, technical and theoretical work in a specified topical area of lens based or photographic arts. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits when identified under a different subtitle. Six studio hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 710 - PROBLEMS IN PAINTING


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Sustained individual projects focusing on problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical aspects of painting. May be repeated to maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 720 - PROBLEMS IN PRINTMAKING


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Sustained individual projects focusing on problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical aspects of printmaking. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 730 - PROBLEMS IN DRAWING


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Sustained individual projects focusing on problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical aspects of drawing. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 740 - PROBLEMS IN FIBER


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Sustained individual problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical problems of fiber. May be repeated two times to a maximum of nine credits. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 750 - PROBLEMS IN SCULPTURE


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Sustained individual problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical problems of sculpture. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 770 - PROBLEMS IN CERAMICS


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Sustained individual problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical problems of ceramics. May be repeated two times for a maximum of nine credits. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 777 - PROBLEMS IN INTERMEDIA


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A studio course specially designed for independent graduate research emphasizing individual, technical and theoretical work in the area of Intermedia. 9 studio hours.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: 12 credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor, graduate status.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 779 - PROBLEMS IN PHOTOGRAPHY


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A-S 779 emphasizes sustained individual problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical problems of photography. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 780 - PROBLEMS IN DESIGN


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    Sustained individual problems and experimental work in the technical and theoretical problems of design. May be repeated two times for a maximum of nine credits. Nine studio hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 793 - GRADUATE STUDIO SEMINAR


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 3

    A studio seminar for graduate students in the studio area, in all areas of concentration. Lectures, discussion and criticism will focus on current formal and theoretical problems in the arts. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of concepts and practices arising in the different fields in the visual arts with critical discourse through monthly group critiques. Required of M.F.A. candidates every Fall semester of their residency. May be repeated to a total of 12 credits.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Graduate standing in the Department.
    Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 795 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)

    Advanced studio investigation of art forms, processes, and topics not specially treated in the regular curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Studio, three hours per week per credit.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Twelve credits in upper division studio work and consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • A-S 799 - M.F.A. STUDIO THESIS PROJECT


    College of Fine Arts

    Credits: 6

    Independent research and preparation for the M.F.A. thesis exhibition. For the student working in a highly technical medium or process, the preparation of a correlated written thesis under close guidance will be the outcome. The student will be expected to know the standard forms for photographic records and the preparation of a professional portfolio.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Prereq: Normally taken during final semester of graduate study.
 

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