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| VART 101 Drawing I |
3.00 credits |
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The graphic representation of visual reality in a variety of media; emphasis is directed toward an understanding of form, line, value, texture, and space. Fall and Spring. |
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| VART 112 Design |
3.00 credits |
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The principles of design and the plastic elements, their integration and inventive use in two-dimensional problems. Fall and Spring |
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| VART 115 Art Appreciation |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to the visual arts of the Western world. The basic premise of the course stems from a conviction that painting, sculpture, and architecture reflect the times and places that produced them. Fall and Spring. |
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| VART 141 Ceramics I |
3.00 credits |
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A basic experience with clay. Emphasis on hand building techniques with an introduction to wheel forming. Secondary emphasis on developing fundamentals of clay and glaze technology. Fall and Spring. |
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| VART 190 Art Survey I |
3.00 credits |
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A study of art and architecture from the Prehistoric era to the late Middle ages. Fall and Spring. |
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| VART 191 Art Survey II |
3.00 credits |
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A study of art and architecture from the late Middle ages to modern times. Fall and Spring. |
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| VART 201 Drawing II |
3.00 credits |
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A continuation of VART 101. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 221 Painting I |
3.00 credits |
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Basic problems in oil techniques, explorations in still life, landscape, and the human figure. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 222 Painting II |
3.00 credits |
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A continuation of VART 221. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 221 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 241 Ceramics II |
3.00 credits |
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Qualities of form, function, and style are explored by means of wheel forming. Glaze development and approaches to firing techniques are introduced. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 141 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 250 Linograph Printmaking |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to printmaking using linoleum, which is the modern version of the ancient woodcut "xilograph" technique. In addition to carving and printing, there will be a historical review of several variations of the process. Florence Campus Only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 292 Directed Studio |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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Variable credit, directed study for the student with a limited schedule. Studio work by arrangement. Fall and Spring. |
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| VART 293 Introduction to Florence |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of Florentine history from its origins to 1400, with special reference to the artistic, social, and literary developments of the 13th and 14th centuries. Florence campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 294 Florence of the Medici |
3.00 credits |
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A study of the artistic, social, and literary developments in Florence from the time of Savonarola through the Florence of Michelangelo, Cosimo I, Galileo, and the Grand Dukes. Florence campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 295 Spanish Art-Modern and Contemp |
3.00 credits |
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Granada campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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SPAN 434 - OK if taken since Fall 1996 |
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| VART 296 Span Art-Ancient and Medevil |
3.00 credits |
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Granada campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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SPAN 433 - OK if taken since Fall 1996 |
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| VART 322 Fresco |
3.00 credits |
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Exploration of Fresco techniques. Both Buon and Fresco secco are introduced. Students have hands-on experience and produce a Fresco image during the course. Florence campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 323 Painting III |
3.00 credits |
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Advanced problems in figurative art with emphasis on painting the human figure and landscape. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 222 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 324 Painting IV |
3.00 credits |
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A continuation of VART 323. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 323 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 331 Sculpture I |
3.00 credits |
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The use of three-dimensional materials, including wood, metal, and clay, directed toward the development of the student's structural and perceptual senses. Florence campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 332 Sculpture II |
3.00 credits |
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Continuation of VART 331. Florence campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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VART 331 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 341 Intermediate Ceramics Projects |
3.00 credits |
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A directed study of specific throwing and/or hand building techniques. Studio processes of glaze development and firing practices will be introduced. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 241 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 350 Beginning Printmaking I |
3.00 credits |
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Introduces students to printmaking with an emphasis on intaglio processes. |
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VART 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 351 Beginning Printmaking II |
3.00 credits |
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Introduces students to printmaking with an emphasis on relief processes. |
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VART 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 352 Intermediate Printmaking |
3.00 credits |
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This course adds new printmaking techniques to the processes learned in beginning printmaking, refines the abilities already learned and expands the student's knowledge about printmaking in both historical and contemporary contexts. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 350 Minimum Grade: D
and VART 351 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 380 Art Service |
2.00 - 3.00 credits |
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Students are scheduled for The Jundt Art Gallery services, including hanging of art exhibits and gallery security. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. Fall and Spring. |
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| VART 381 Adv Studio Art |
2.00 credits |
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Self-motivated students enrolled in Modernism and Contemporary Art can use the London semester to develop their visual thinking skills and a personal visual vocabulary. The will draw inspiration from the wider London art scene, visit galleries and studios, and draw regularly. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 385 Figure Drawing I |
3.00 credits |
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Basic problems in developing the human figure and experiments with a variety of drawing media. . Florence campus and main campus. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 201 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 386 Figure Drawing II |
3.00 credits |
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A continuation of VART 385. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 385 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 390 History of Art I |
3.00 credits |
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Florence campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 391 History of Art II |
3.00 credits |
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Florence campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 392 Modernism & Contemporary |
4.00 credits |
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This course studies those trends in twentieth century art collectively known as Modernism, examining how each challenged the artistic ideas of earlier centuries. London campus only. |
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HIST 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 393 Special Topics Study Abroad |
3.00 - 4.00 credits |
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Topic determined by instructor. |
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| VART 394 Special Topics in Art History |
3.00 credits |
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Consult instructor for topic as it will vary for semester. Fall and Spring. |
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| VART 395 Art In The 19th Century |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of European and American Art: Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and the Hudson River School. Fall. |
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| VART 396 Art in the 20th Century |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of European and American art: Fauvism, German Expressionism, Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism, De Stijl, Abstract Expressionism, Op, Pop, Color Field, New Realism, and Conceptual. Spring. |
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| VART 397 Renaissance Art |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Italy, 1400-1600. Florence campus only. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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| VART 398 Roman Art & Architecture |
3.00 credits |
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Examines the major trends and developments in art and architecture from the Roman Republic (500 B.C.) to the reign of Constantine the Great (A.D. 306-337). Does not satisfy the fine arts core. (Florence campus only) |
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| VART 421 Advanced Painting Projects |
3.00 credits |
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Advanced oil painting problems in still-life, figure and landscape. Can be repeated. |
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| VART 441 Adv Ceramics Projects |
3.00 credits |
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Exploration of advanced glazing and firing techniques. Emphasis is on developing individual expression in ceramic form. Course can be repeated. Fall and Spring. |
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VART 341 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 442 Ceramic Materials |
3.00 credits |
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A study of glaze theory and empirical formulation methods. Coursework is designed for the advanced student contemplating graduate school or a professional career in the studio. On sufficient demand. |
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| VART 443 Kiln Design and Construction |
3.00 credits |
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An exploration of kiln types, firing methods, and chamber designs. A kiln will be constructed and fired. On sufficient demand. |
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| VART 450 Advanced Printmaking Projects |
3.00 credits |
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This course continues to refine the abilities already learned and expands the student's knowledge about printmaking. The emphasis is on idea development in combination with technical skills to create works of art through printed means. Individual exploration is encouraged and challenged through critical dialogue in combination with the teacher and fellow students. This number can be repeated. |
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VART 352 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 466 Philosophy of Art |
3.00 credits |
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An analysis of beauty, creativity, and taste according to the theories of Aristotle, Plato, Aquinas, and some contemporary philosophers. Several representative works from all areas of the fine arts are examined in the light of the aesthetic principles of classical philosophy. Does not satisfy the fine arts core. |
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PHIL 301 Minimum Grade: D |
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PHIL 472 - OK if taken since Fall 1996 |
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| VART 485 Adv Drawing Projects |
3.00 credits |
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VART 386 Minimum Grade: D |
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| VART 492 Independent Study |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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Specialized study by arrangement with individual faculty. |
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| VART 498 Research |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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Individual research on an art topic approved by and arranged with a faculty member. |
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| VART 499 Senior Exhibit |
3.00 credits |
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Required of Art majors. A seminar designed to prepare for vocations in art of advanced study. Seniors exhibit a body of work demonstrating skills. |
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