Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACC 220 Financial Accounting

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and practices of accounting. Throughout the course, students practice transaction analysis for business events, summarize account activities, prepare financial statements and analyze company performance with common size financial statements and ratio analysis.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 225 Managerial Accounting

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Basic managerial accounting principles and concepts are studied. Subjects covered include accounting techniques such as planning, control and motivating tools; using accounting data for decision making and performance evaluation. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 220  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 305 Taxation I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    An introduction to federal income taxation of individuals. Topics include inclusions and exclusions from gross income, capital gains and losses, business deductions, itemized deduction, depreciation and cost recovery, and nontaxable property transactions. Both tax planning and tax preparation are stressed. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 220  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 310 Cost Accounting

    Fall Semester

    A further study of managerial accounting and its use as a tool of management.  The course stresses the collection, analysis, and presentation of accounting data for use by management in decision making and planning.  Subject area includes activity based costing (ABC), standard costing, expanded process costing, cost allocation, joint-product costing, lean accounting, cost behavior patterns, and variance analysis.   Prerequisite: ACC 225  Managerial Accounting with a grade of 2.0 or higher. 

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 315 Introduction to Financial Fraud

    Spring Semester

    This course introduces the student to the various types of fraud encountered in business and the means to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud. Students will learn the many ways in which fraud is manifested on financial statements and in business transactions, including consumer fraud and fraud against organizations. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 220  and ACC 225  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting I

    Fall Semester

    The course includes the study of the development of accounting principles and professional practice, a review of the accounting cycle with particular focus on adjusting entries, an examination of the statement of income and retained earnings, and balance sheet.  Additional topics include the applications of time value of money to accounting and business, an analysis of cash, receivables, and inventories. Prerequisite:  ACC 220  with a grade of 3.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 325 Intermediate Accounting II

    Spring Semester

    The course is a continuation of ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting I.  Topics include acquisition and disposition of fixed assets, depreciation and depletion, impairment testing for fixed assets, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, investments, revenue recognition, accounting for errors and changes in accounting principles, and the statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 320  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 330 Intermediate Accounting III

    Fall Semester

    The course is a continuation of ACC 325 Intermediate Accounting II.  Topics include intangible assets and related impairment testing, equity section, dilutive securities and earnings per share, income taxes, pensions and other post retirement benefits, leases, and full disclosure principles. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 325  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 340 Accounting for Governmental and Not-for-Profit Entities

    Spring Semester

    This course provides both an overview and an in-depth analysis of accounting policies and procedures, journal entries, and financial statements unique to governmental and not-for-profit entities.  Topics covered will address transactions and financial reports relevant to state and local governments, hospitals, colleges, and charities. Prerequisite: ACC 225  with a grade of 2.0 or higher and ACC 325  .

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 350 Ethics in Accounting

    Spring Semester

    This course will introduce the student to the ethical expectations, framework, and structure inherent in the accounting profession. By studying the AICPA Code of Conduct, government regulation and ethical models, students practice ethical reasoning and decision-making. Students also develop a better appreciation for the study of ethics when examining internal controls used to prevent and detect fraud, exploring common techniques used to manipulate financial data and researching classic fraudulent financial reporting cases. Prerequisite: ACC 320  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 395 Taxation II

    Fall Semester

    This course is a study of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations relating to corporations, S corps, and partnerships. The main emphasis will be on reading, understanding, and applying the Internal Revenue Code in order to solve problems and understand the tax ramifications of various business decisions. In addition, the student will practice preparing the following tax returns:  Corporate return, Corporate AMT return, S corp return, and Partnership return. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 305  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 410 Auditing

    Spring Semester

    An introduction to auditing and the role of the independent auditor rendering opinions on external user financial statements.  The study of the audit environment includes audit principles, standards, public oversight, corporate governance and legal liability.  Through discussion and analysis, students apply standards used in the audit process, with emphasis on financial assertions, audit risk, internal control, evidence and the possibility of fraud. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 325  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 420 Advanced Accounting

    Spring Semester

    A continuing in-depth study of accounting principles and current concepts in which theory and practice are reconciled. Subjects include accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental units, and non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 325  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 425 Special Topics in Accounting

    Fall Semester

    This course contains a continuing in-depth study of accounting principles and current concepts. Subjects included are contemporary accounting issues, ethical concerns in accounting, and partnerships. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 325  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ACC 490 Accounting Internship

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Planned and supervised work experience at selected cooperating firms. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable, and participate in an end-of internship evaluation. Prerequisite: ACC 320   and Junior standing and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Grading will be pass/fail.

    3 credit hours each semester
  
  • ACC 491 Accounting Internship

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Planned and supervised work experience at selected cooperating firms. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable, and participate in an end-of internship evaluation. Prerequisite: ACC 320   and Junior standing and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Grading will be pass/fail.

    3 credit hours each semester

Anthropology

  
  • ANT 210 Introduction to Physical Anthropology

    Fall Semester

    This course surveys the principles and findings of the field of human paleontology, physical anthropology, and archaeological methods. It includes the study of evolution, fossil forms, and primates.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology

    Fall-Spring Semester

    This course focuses on culture and human behaviors in the context of culture. It examines major cultural systems, including language, religious, economic, political, and kinship systems. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to understand and apply basic anthropological concepts and theories.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ANT 230 Archaeology

    Fall Semester

    In this course, students will use a variety of approaches to learn about archaeology. The course provides information about theories, methods, and practice of this field of study. Through lecture, computer simulation, and visits to archaeology sites/museums, students will be able to explore some of the major areas of archaeological research.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ANT 300 Food and Culture



    This advanced anthropology course is a two-part study of food and culture. Part one concentrates on an anthropological investigation of food and its relationship to culture. The theoretical approach used in this section is based on systems analysis, looking at each major cultural system, and how food relates to them. Part two will be student-led review of four to five cultural cuisines. The goals for this part of the course will be for students to investigate different cultures and their foods while applying the theoretical perspectives and analysis techniques previously learned. Prerequisite: ANT 220  or permission of instructor.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ANT 330 Anthropology of Religion



    Cultural anthropology is one of the four major subdisciplines that examine the non-biological behaviors that allow humans to adapt to their living conditions. Religion is among those cultural universals that permeates all aspects of humanity and is an extremely powerful force directing human behavior. Allowing for considerable variability within the confines of “religion,” this course is an intellectual adventure into exploring the relationship between being human and participation in religious experience. Students are required to become active participants in the learning process and as a scholar, are obliged to share and communicate their ideas to classmates and colleagues. Prerequisite: ANT 220  or permission of instructor.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ANT 350 Anthropology of Aging



    This course provides a cross-cultural perspective on aging experiences. It explores attitudes toward and treatment of older people in many different cultures. Patterns of cultural behaviors are studied which may increase life satisfaction for the elderly.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ANT 390 Selected Topics in Cultural Anthropology



    The central emphasis in this course will be on the topics of environment, material culture, world view, and religion. In addition to these regularly presented topics, cultural anthropology subjects of interest to both the professor and students will be discussed in seminar presentations.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ANT 392 Anthropology and Medicine

    Spring Semester

    This course will explore the nature of medical anthropology, its historical background and current theoretical perspectives. The course is designed to develop an awareness of the biological, cultural, linguistic, and historical variability within humankind related to health and disease. Topics include ethnomedicine, epidemiology, nutrition, growth and development, health care providers, health policies, and the language and speech of illness and wellness. Prerequisite: ANT 210  or ANT 220 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • ANT 498 Independent Study



    The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: ANT 210  or ANT 220  Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    1-3 credit hours each semester
  
  • ANT 499 Independent Study



    The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: ANT 210  or ANT 220  Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.

    1-3 credit hours each semester

Arabic

  
  • ARB 101 Elementary Arabic I



    This course provides an introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic, as well as to key concepts of social interaction in the Arabic-speaking world. This course is open to students with little or no knowledge of Arabic.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ARB 102 Elementary Arabic II



    This course builds upon the material learned in Arabic 101, stressing the skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture.  Emphasis will be placed on culturally appropriate speech and behavior in the Arabic-speaking world.   Prerequisite: ARB 101  or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

    3 credit hours

Art

  
  • ART 101 Art and Visual Culture

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    What is art? How do we make it? Why do we have it?  What does art “do”? What is its role in society?  What do we mean by visual culture? Why is it important to be visually literate today? These and other questions are addressed in this course, an introduction to art and visual culture in which the student learns about the materials and processes by which art and images are created, as well as the methodologies for their analysis, interpretation and evaluation.  Traditional and digital media are studied, skills for navigating life in a visual environment are developed, and a foundation is built for further study in other areas of the visual arts.  The student will make art using various tools and materials, study art objects and images for their divergent meanings, and investigate timely issues such as advertising images and the psychology of choice, the parameters of freedom of expression, the ethical use of images and threats to cultural heritage.  This class is the introductory Disciplinary Perspectives in Art course that familiarizes the student with all aspects of the visual arts.  Students will learn to read and respond to images, cultivate their creative or problem-solving self, and learn the professional standards and practices of the visual arts field.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies ADR I.
    Satisfies Disciplinary Perspectives - Arts in “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 200 Introduction to Graphic Design

    Fall Semester

    This course provides a foundation in the terminology, concepts, elements, and practice of graphic design. Students will learn basic formal, typographic and technical terminology, as well as gain awareness of graphic design’s role in culture and history. Through readings and hands-on studio projects, personal process and conceptual thinking will be emphasized. Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 204 Survey of Western Art I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course provides a survey of major developments in western art from the prehistoric past to 1400. Emphasis is placed on studying the relationships between social, political, and cultural forces and the creation of art. Topics discussed include the origins of art, Egyptian art, the classical past, and Medieval art up to the early Renaissance period.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 205 Survey of Western Art II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course provides a survey of the major developments in western art from around 1400 to the present. Emphasis is placed on studying the relationships between social, political, economic, and cultural forces and the creation of art. Topics discussed include the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the emergence of modern art, design, photography, women artists, and contemporary trends in the visual arts.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 206 Elements of Computer Graphics

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is an introduction to file management and organization as well as the fundamentals of image editing, vector-based drawing, and page layout. Through hands-on work, students learn the anatomy of the vector-based and the bitmapped image and page and publication layout. Knowledge of the mechanics of the digital image will provide the foundation for all further study in digital design. Interrelation and appropriate use of applications is emphasized. Theories of digital process and case histories of various uses of digital media are included. Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 207 Introduction to Art Therapy

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of Art Therapy. Students will understand and be able to explain the history and benefits of both Art as Therapy and Art Psychotherapy. In addition to these two main approaches, students will be introduced to a variety of other Art Therapy theoretical approaches and their benefits. During the semester, students will be required to attend a variety of art shows and/or cultural events with the purpose of gaining a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of art. Prerequisite: PSY 100  and any 1 (one) course with ART prefix.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Health and Wellness for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 208 Introduction to Letterpress

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course builds upon the technical and conceptual skills learned in Design II or Typography I.  The purpose of this course is to allow the student to step away from digital proccesses and make design in a tactile manner.  The student will engaged with antique printing presses using metal, wood type and ornaments to create prints and exploring typographic design solutions.  Emphasis will be placed on the importance of craft, experimentation and personal expression through the introduction of the 500 year-old tradition of letterpress printing.  This type of relief printing will add an exciting, tactile quality to the students design skill set.  The student will be introduced to the history of letterpress as well as how it is used in modern practice.  Through discussions and critique, the student will work collaboratively and on individual projects learning elements of design and typography.  At the end of the semester, each student is required to contribute to a class portfolio.  5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 211  or ART 218 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 210 Design I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is an introduction to the techniques, materials, and principles of two-dimensional visual organization. Through a series of projects involving the visual elements of line, shape, value, and texture, students investigate the concepts of two-dimensional design and develop creative and problem-solving skills. Art majors only. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 211 Design II

    Spring Semester

    Using design materials and techniques, students investigate the concepts and principles of three -dimensional organization, color theory, and the building of form in real space. Students develop an understanding of the language of and ideas inherent in visual organization. Discussion, reviews, and written critiques are a part of this course. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 210 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 215 Drawing I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    By engaging the student in observational studies, Drawing I focuses on the study of structure, composition, perspective, and toning and shading using various drawing media. Developing basic technical knowledge of the media, tools, and concepts of drawing is the emphasis of this course. Demonstration, museum and gallery visits, and slide lectures are a part of this course. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 216 Figure Drawing I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This beginner-level course is an introduction to developing observational skills necessary for rendering the human form. By drawing from the nude model, the human structural form, its individual features relating to the whole, the relationship of the figure to its surrounding environment, and the human form as concept is addressed and explored. Discussion of figurative works from the Renaissance to contemporary art is presented. Art majors only. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 218 Typography I

    Spring Semester

    This course introduces students to the terms and concepts needed to use type intelligently and effectively. Typographic anatomy, classification and measurement, as well as the historical and technical aspects of letterforms will be covered. Students will learn the rules of typographic usage, based on visual perception and will develop awareness of the history of typography and its effect on contemporary communication. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 200 , ART 215 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 219 Typography II

    Spring Semester

    Building upon the basics learned in Typography I, this studio course challenges students to examine more complex typographic issues and develop expressive ways to solve communication problems. Discussion of assigned readings about contemporary typographic issues will help the student to understand type’s role in design. With an emphasis on composition, typographic hierarchy and syntax, and organization of information, the student will further develop the sensitivity needed to communicate effectively with type. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 218 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 220 Painting I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    An introduction to the technical and aesthetic aspects of painting, this course explores the mediums of oil and acrylic and the expressive qualities of paint. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental skills including the study of light, value, and composition, methods of paint application and color mixing, and preparation of the painting surface. Museum, gallery, and artist studio visits are scheduled, as well as slide lectures. Art majors only. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite:   and (  or  )

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 223 Illustration I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is an introduction to the materials, specialties, history, and methods of illustration. Media including gouache, pencil, watercolor, pen and ink, and marker are examined through hands-on projects and demonstrations. A survey of illustration history is included, which familiarizes students with notable names and styles in illustration. The course emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, concept development, and creative problem-solving. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 215 , ART 220 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 225 Ceramics I

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    This is a beginner-level studio course that introduces the student to the techniques of ceramics. The student explores basic hand-building techniques and gains an understanding of glazing and firing. Class includes an introduction to the potter’s wheel. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 230 Sculpture I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Students are introduced to the various processes, tools, and materials used in sculpture such as clay, plaster, and assemblage and explore the relationship of ideas to materials and techniques in a three-dimensional format. Art majors only. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 231 Concepts of Design

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This non-Art major class investigates the concepts of design, and includes an overview of studio practices and methods.  Topics include the elements and principles of design, basics of typography, as well as practical applications for sketching and visualizing concepts.  Students will practice and demonstrate strategies for effective visual communication across varied media to a variety of audiences.  Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 232 Concepts of Figure Drawing

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This non-Art major class investigates life drawing, focusing on the human figure and the development of the students’ technical and observational skills. Students will be taught the fundamentals of human structural form and anatomy, basic design and composition principles, and demonstrate the use of various tools, materials, and methods used to draw the human figure. Students will analyze figural representation as cultural expression, and demonstrate the medium as a venue for communication with a variety of audiences.  Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 233 Concepts of Painting

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This non-Art major class investigates the basic concepts of painting and includes an overview of studio practices and methods. Topics include an introduction to the methods, materials, and practical techniques for painting. This course requires that students consider their own artistic techniques within the historical context of painting. Students will practice and demonstrate strategies for effective visual communication with a variety of audiences through painting. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 234 Concepts of Sculpture

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This non-Art major class investigates the concepts of sculpture and includes an overview of studio practices and methods.  This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the methods, materials, and techniques for working in three-dimensional media.  The student will hone their ability to communicate through sculpture with a variety of audiences, and analyze their own artistic style within the context of historical art movements. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 235 Concepts of Computer Graphics

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    This non-Art major class investigates the concepts of computer graphics and includes an overview of the techniques, software, and equipment used to create, process, and display computer-generated graphics and images. Students will analyze various strategies for effective visual communication using digital methods and demonstrate communication skills using visual tools with a variety of audiences. Classes consist of lecture, demonstrations, studio work, and individual critiques.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 245 Darkroom Photography

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    Through the use of 35mm film cameras, and film-based darkroom techniques, students will learn the basics of creative photography.  A series of structured projects will provide students with the photographic techniques necessary for the making of expressive and well-crafted images.  Lectures and demonstrations will provide basic knowledge of photographic concepts, historical periods, and various aesthetic and stylistic approaches.  Students are required to provide their own 35mm SLR cameras with manual controls.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 246 Digital Photography

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    Through the use of digital cameras and digital imaging software, students will learn the basics of creative photography.  A series of structured projects will provide students with basic photographic technique necessary for the making of expressive and well-crafted images.  Lectures and demonstrations will provide basic knowledge of photographic concepts, historical periods, and various aesthetic and stylistic approaches.  Students are required to provide their own digital SLR cameras.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 247 The Digital Image

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    This course, created for students with prior coursework in design and digital technology, explores the creation and manipulation of digital photographic imagery. Students will learn the principles of capturing quality digital images, as well as how to prepare files for mass reproduction beyond the photographic print. Areas of file preparation for offset lithography, screenprinting, on-demand printing, presentation graphics, and web and motion graphics is discussed. Through hands-on assignments in the field and the studio, students will become better able to identify work that can be successfully reproduced in a variety of visual venues. Note: A digital SLR camera with manual adjustment is required for students enrolled in this course. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 206 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 248 Smartphone Photography

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is the study of capturing digital imagery and video with your smartphone camera.  In this projects based course students will master the necessary skills in photographic technique, methodology, and artistry to become a proficient photographer using your smartphone.  This course also examines personal, academic, and business uses for smartphone photography and explores how these images are distributed on social media platforms.  Within this photography course students will learn how not only to produce an image and video portfolio of compelling compositions and content but also to reflect on how various audiences can interact with these images on social media platforms–all through the use of the camera in their pockets.  Students are required to provide their own smartphone.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 265 Drawing II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    The student continues to develop skills introduced in Drawing I and begins to explore specific media as a means of communicating a concept. Experimentation with mixed media and collage expands the language capability of the student artist. Demonstration, museum and gallery visits, and slide lectures supplement individual and group critiques. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 215 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 266 Figure Drawing II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    An ongoing study in the representation of the human form as addressed in Figure Drawing I. The further refinement of skills and development toward a more individual direction in the genre of figure drawing is the focus of this course. The choice of appropriate media, working in larger-scaled formats, solving technical and aesthetic problems, and generating a cohesive body of work are also considered in this course. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 216 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 270 Painting II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course builds upon the technical and conceptual skills learned in Painting I, and the student begins to develop an individual direction in painting. The student is introduced to the portrait and figure as well as other subjects both representational and non-representational, and the formal study of color is continued. Presentations, painting demonstrations, individual and group critiques help guide the student. Museum, gallery, and artist studio visits enhance the course. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 220 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 273 Illustration II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course builds on the principles and skills learned in Illustration I, with an emphasis on the development of a personal style and process. The role of typography, layout, and production in illustration is explored as an important part of creative problem-solving. Professional practices associated with illustration, including estimating cost, proposal writing, presentation, and legal issues are covered. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 223 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 275 Ceramics II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This is an intermediate-level studio course that explores in-depth the various techniques of ceramics. The student further develops hand-building and wheel-throwing skills. The class explores surface and textural applications as well as glazing and color techniques. Assigned and individual projects, demonstrations, slide and video presentations, as well as critiques are a part of this course. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 225 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 280 Sculpture II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    The student continues to develop skills introduced in Sculpture I and begins to explore sculptural techniques and materials as a means of communicating a concept. Large-scale sculpture, installations, and environmental sculpture are also explored. Assigned and individual projects are a part of this course. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 230 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 284 Jewelry and Small Sculpture I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course offers an introduction to the design and execution of jewelry and small sculpture. Students will be introduced to techniques in precious metal construction, enameling, and lapidary arts. Styles and techniques for coursework will be derived from a wide variety of world cultures and historic periods. Small sculpture will be explored through the lost wax method and executed in brass, bronze, and other semi-precious metals. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 287 Printmaking I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is an introductory investigation of traditional and non-traditional relief and paleographic methods of multiple imagery. The student will explore the techniques of linocut, woodcut, monoprinting, silkscreen and collography, as well as paper lithography and other experimental methods. This course not only provides a technical foundation in printmaking media but encourages innovative use of printmaking processes. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 290 Print Production

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Building on the basics learned in Elements of Computer Graphics, this course exposes the student to more advanced techniques and concepts of vector-based drawing, image editing, and layout. Students learn the fundamental concepts of preparing work for print, and through studio work, develop skill in the preliminary and production phases of a project. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 206 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 291 Printmaking II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course builds upon the technical and conceptual skills learned in Printmaking I. New methods of creating multiples will be added to build an advanced understanding of techniques previously studied. The student will begin to develop an individual direction in printmaking. Emphasis will be placed on personal expression, an investigation into layering colors, edition printing, paper selection, nontoxic studio methods, and combinations of relief and planographic printmaking processes. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 287 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 293 Book Arts

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is an introduction to the traditional methods of bookbinding.  Through lectures and demonstrations, students will learn and develop the techniques and skills necessary to create historical structures.  Each assignment builds on the basic skills learned and includes pamphlets, multiple signature binding, and portfolio construction.  This course not only provides a technical foundation in book structures, but will introduce the history of each binding style and show examples of contemporary works. Prerequisite:   or  . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 294 Jewelry and Small Sculpture II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course builds upon the technical and conceptual skills learned in Jewelry and Small Sculpture I. New methods in precious metal construction, enameling, and the lapidary arts will be added to an advanced understanding of techniques previously studied. Emphasis will be placed on personal expression and creating a body of work. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 284 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 295 Editorial Photography I

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    This course introduces the student to the practice of editorial photography, which is often client-driven and that accompanies and illustrates written pieces in magazines, newspapers, and websites.  Utilizing skills learned in previous courses, students will experience basic location and studio lighting techniques as well as intermediate digital post-production methods.  Students are required to provide their own digital SLR cameras as well as 35mm SLR cameras with manual controls. Prerequisite: ART 245  and ART 246 

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 296 Publication Design

    Fall Semester

    Students in this course learn how to design commercial, industrial, and personal publications. The history of publishing technology, as well as the terminology of publication design and production will be covered. In this studio course, emphasis is on effective interpretation of content, viewer engagement and legibility, project planning and organization, and typographic excellence. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 218 , ART 290 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 298 Sophomore Portfolio Review/Fine Art

    Spring Semester

    The Sophomore Portfolio Review is held after successful completion of most foundation courses and is required of both Fine Art and Graphic Design majors. The purpose of the review is to provide an opportunity for self-evaluation and professional evaluation, and assist and guide the student in identifying academic and career interests. Fine Art majors register for ART298 and Graphic Design majors register for ART 299 . A grade of “pass” in this course is required to continue as a Fine Art or Graphic Design major. A grade of “fail” will result in the student’s major being changed to Provisional Fine Art or Provisional Graphic Design, as applies. Provisional students must resubmit a portfolio to be readmitted to either major. Prerequisite: Fine Art majors only.

    1 credit hour
  
  • ART 299 Sophomore Portfolio Review/Graphic Design

    Spring Semester

    The Sophomore Portfolio Review is held after successful completion of most foundation courses and is required of both Fine Art and Graphic Design majors. The purpose of the review is to provide an opportunity for self-evaluation and professional evaluation, and assist and guide the student in identifying academic and career interests. Fine Art majors register for ART 298  and Graphic Design majors register for ART299. A grade of “pass” in this course is required to continue as a Fine Art or Graphic Design major. A grade of “fail” will result in the student’s major being changed to Provisional Fine Art or Provisional Graphic Design, as applies. Provisional students must resubmit a portfolio to be readmitted to either major. Prerequisite: Graphic Design majors only.

    1 credit hour
  
  • ART 301 Lettering Arts

    Fall and Spring Semesters

    This course introduces the Graphic Design or Fine Art Student to the methods, techniques, media, process and history of the creation and production of the handmade letterform. The purpose of the course is to allow students to take the knowledge of drawing, design and concept that they already have and use it to create work that is primarily typographic in nature. It will also help the student to realize the influence of the handmade letterform on classic and contemporary typography. The student will learn to produce the traditional forms of Roman and cursive calligraphy with pen and ink, and more expressive forms with the brush. Drawn lettering using traditional drafting tools will also be covered, with final works being executed in a variety of media and substrates, including ink, gouache, and pencil on both paper and canvas. Emphasis will be on creative concept, excellent drawing and superior craft. Prerequisite:  ART 210  - or -  ART 200 , ART 215 , ART 265  .  Graphic Design and Fine Arts majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 315 Drawing III

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is a continuation of Drawing II in which the student further develops technical and conceptual skills and begins to explore a personal direction in traditional, narrative, conceptual, or other genres of visual expression. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 265 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 316 Figure Drawing III

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is a continuation of Figure Drawing II in which the student begins to refine technicaland conceptual skills and explores a personal direction in figure drawing. Assigned and individual projects, research into contemporary theory on the figure in the visual arts, as well as visits to professional artists’ studios are a part of this class. Applying for and being awarded entrance to a juried exhibition begins the students’ professional regimen in the Fine Arts discipline. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 266 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 320 Painting III

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is a continuation of Painting II with further experiences to develop the technical and conceptual skills introduced in both Painting I and II while focusing on the development of personal expression and style, and includes exploration of self-portraiture. Alternative surfaces, variously-scaled formats, and non-traditional compositional techniques are also explored. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 270 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 323 Illustration III

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course builds on the principles and skills learned in Illustration II, with an emphasis on professional practices and creative concept development in terms of both subject matter and medium. Through hands-on studio projects students continue to develop their own personal style, and with faculty guidance will begin to assemble an illustration portfolio and self-promotional identity suitable for prospective clients. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 273 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 330 Sculpture III

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is a continuation of Sculpture II that includes in-depth involvement with sculptural techniques and materials, including exploration of larger-scale sculpture, installations, and environmental sculpture. Assigned and individual projects area part of this course, as well as portfolio development. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 280 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 339 Motion Graphics

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is an introduction to the principles of screen-based design and interactivity, both from design and production standpoints. Areas of user interface, animation, sound, typography, and transition are explored through hands-on studio experiences. Emphasis is on content and concept. Survey and study of case histories will be included. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 290 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 340 Web Design I

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course takes the skills and concepts learned in Elements of Computer Graphics and Print Production and applies them to website design and development. In a series of case histories and hands-on projects, the student will become familiar with the ways that information and graphics can be disseminated over the web. Creative solutions and the interrelationship of applications will be emphasized. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 290 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 341 Web Design II

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    Building on the foundation in html and CSS built in   , Web Design I, this course introduces the student to additional forms of web production and methods. Practical interrelation and integration of all these methods will be emphasized. Prerequisite:  . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 345 Editorial Photography II

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    This course introduces the student to the practice of editorial photography.  Editorial photography, which is often client-driven and that accompanies and illustrates written pieces in magazines, newspapers, and websites.  Utilizing skills learned in previous courses, students experience basic location lighting techniques as well as intermediate digital post-production methods.  Students are required to provide their own digital SLR cameras as well as 35mm SLR cameras with manual controls. Prerequisite: ART 245 , ART 295 , or demonstrated skill.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 365 Drawing IV

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is a continuation of Drawing III with an emphasis on independent efforts of the student to develop a cohesive body of work in an elected area of focus. Portfolio development is also part of this course. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 315 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 366 Figure Drawing IV

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is a continuation of Figure Drawing III, with an emphasis on independent efforts of the student to develop a cohesive body of work in an elected area of focus. Individual projects and portfolio development are part of this course. Continual examination of contemporary works through museum and gallery visitation further inform the student’s work. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART366. Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 370 Painting IV

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is a continuation of Painting III in which the student develops a cohesive body of work in an elected area of focus. Portfolio development is also a part of this course. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 320 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 373 Illustration IV

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course builds on the principles and skills learned in Illustration III, with further emphasis on professional practice. It includes a large-scale, professional-level independent project. Students continue to refine their personal styles while building a database of prospective clients and making actual contact for illustration commissions. The final illustration portfolio is presented. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 323 . Graphic Design and Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 380 Sculpture IV

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    The student develops a cohesive body of sculpture in an elected area of focus. Individual projects and portfolio development are a part of this course. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 330 . Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 385 Photographic Portfolio Development

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters

    Based on interests and skills acquired in previous courses, students will pursue an in-depth project resulting in a cohesive body of work.  Emphasis are on conceptual/narrative content and technical excellence.  There are studio, seminar and critique components to this course. Prerequisite: ART 345 .

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 388 History of Photography

    Spring Semester

    This course is a survey of the evolution of photography from ancient understandings of the principles of imaging to modern electronic imaging systems. The impact of photography as fine art, propaganda, and social and historical documentation are explored. The student also becomes familiar with contemporary photographers, their subjects and working methods. Legal issues regarding censorship, privacy, and copyright will be presented and discussed as well.

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellations - Creativity & The Arts and Science and Technology for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 389 History of Graphic Design

    Spring Semester

    This course examines the cultural, historical, political, and technological history of graphic design from the late 19th century to the present. Emphasis is on studying the relationship between societal trends and the appearance of mass communication. Topics discussed include design during the early industrial age, avant-garde influence on graphic design, American modernism, the advent of corporate identity design, and postmodern graphic design. Prerequisite: ONE of the following: ART 101 ART 204 , ART 205  

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 390 Art of the Classical World

    Fall Semester - even-numbered years

    This course provides the student with a detailed overview of the art of the Classical world, emphasizing both the development of the formal style and the way in which the artists comment on and reflect Greek and Roman cultural ideas. Beginning with a brief discussion of pre-Classical Minoan and Mycenaean art, the course uses the traditional chronological approach (Geometric period, Archaic period, Early Classical period, etc.) as a framework for an exploration of Greek and Roman art as a reflection of religion, politics, and social customs. Prerequisite: One of the following: ART 101 , ART 204 , ART 205 .

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 391 Nineteenth-Century Art

    Fall, even-numbered years

    This course is a survey of the development of modern European art from the neoclassical revival during the Age of Reason to fin-de-siecle symbolism and expressionism. Emphasis is placed on studying the interrelationship of politics, economics, society, and art. Topics explored include Romanticism, the invention of photography, Impressionism, Symbolism, and Art Nouveau. Prerequisite: One of the following: ART 101 , ART 204 , ART 205 .

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 394 The Modernist Impulse: Art 1900-1950

    Fall, odd-numbered years

    This course surveys the art of the first half of the 20th century, from early expressionist experiments such as Fauvism and German Expressionism, through Pollock and Post-World War II Abstract Expressionism. Emphasis is placed on analyzing formal qualities of art and understanding how politics, economics, societal change, and the visual arts interrelate. Topics discussed include the trend toward abstraction, Cubism, Bauhaus design, Dada and the introduction of conceptual art, Surrealism, and the emergence of the New York School of painting. Prerequisite: One of the following: ART 101 ART 204 , ART 205  

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 395 Pop Art and After

    Spring Semester - even-numbered years

    This course surveys the art of the second half of the 20th century, from Pop Art and challenges to the modernist aesthetic through the Pluralist Era of the late 1990s. Emphasis is placed on the formal analysis of art and understanding how politics, economics, societal change, and the visual arts interrelate. Topics covered include British and American Pop, Minimalism, the emergence of new genres such as Performance Art, Earth and Environmental Art, Video, and Time Arts, as well as in-depth discussion of the origin and development of post-modern and pluralist theory and its expression in the visual arts. Prerequisite: One of the following: ART 101 ART 204 , ART 205  

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Creativity & The Arts for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 397 Expressive Therapy and Community Arts

    Spring Semester

    In this course students develop the skills acquired in ART 207  (Introduction to Art Therapy) and learn methodologies for designing various types of community-based expressive therapy programs.  Students become familiar with special populations within, for example, non-profit organizations, medical and health care facilities, geriatric sites, prisons, and specialized camps, and learn how to plan meaningful, expressive therapeutic programs.  Students also acquire techniques of group leadership appropriate to these specific group settings.  This course is appropriate for students with professional interests in the helping professions in, for example, the health care industry, social and human services, hospitality and recreation, gerontology, education, arts administration, visual arts, etc. Prerequisite: ART 207  or permission of Instructor

    3 credit hours
    Satisfies Constellation - Health and Wellness for “Generation Next”
  
  • ART 398 Junior Design Studio

    Spring Semester

    In this studio course, the Graphic Design student explores areas of personal interest and aesthetics in the creation and production of personal projects. Faculty-mentored, the studio emphasize process, efficient use of time and materials, and effective communication with clients and vendors. Through periodic pin-ups and critiques, students will have the opportunity to discuss critical and formal issues central to the creation of a cohesive and meaningful project. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: ART 296   or  ART 340 , ART 389 . Graphic Design majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 399 Selected Topics in Art



    This course provides an opportunity to offer specialized courses from time to time that are not part of the regular Art curriculum. The specific class may be suggested by either faculty or students and can include, for example, study in a selected art medium such as watercolor, an art history topic such as contemporary artists or gallery management. The student may only take this course once.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 432 Senior Design Studio

    Fall Semester

    In this senior-level studio, the Graphic Design student works on the Senior Thesis, a complex and multifaceted project that requires practical application of all skills and theories learned in prerequisite courses. Students employ methods of concept, process, craft, and design to create the solution to this professional level communication problem. With guidance from faculty, emphasis is on individual process and expression. This thesis is defended and shown at the Senior Exhibition. 5 studio and lecture hours. Prerequisite: ART 296 , ART 339 , ART 340 . Graphic Design majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 435 Professional Development Seminar/Fine Art

    Spring Semester

    This course provides the junior Fine Art student with an opportunity to begin to develop the professional body of work that will be completed upon graduation, as well as learn important business issues for the visual artist.  Resumes and self-promotional materials are created.  Students write an artist’s statement as well as assemble a portfolio of images.  This seminar prepares the fine Art student for a career as a visual artist or for graduate study. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: Fine Art majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 436 Professional Development Seminar/Graphic Design

    Spring Semester

    This course provides the junior Graphic Design major with an opportunity to begin to develop the professional portfolio of work, both print and digital, that is completed upon graduation, as well as learn important business issues for the graphic designer. Resumes and self-promotional materials are created. This seminar prepares the Graphic Design student for a career as a professional designer or graduate study. Students enrolled in this course are required to join AIGA (American Institute of the Graphic Arts) and to participate in a regional portfolio review. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: Graphic Design majors only.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 437 Fine Art Seminar

    Fall Semester

    In this studio seminar, the Fine Art student refines and develops a focus for the Senior Thesis and Exhibition. Lecture, reading, and discussion focus on contemporary artists, art theory, and criticism. Personal sources are identified, and students illustrate the content and context of their developing work within the framework of contemporary art practice in written and oral presentations. Studio portions of the class are interdisciplinary, focusing on student areas of emphasis. Methods for expressing individual sources of inspiration and art ideas through various visual formats are practiced in the studio. Senior Fine Art majors only. 5 lecture and studio hours.

    3 credit hours
  
  • ART 440 Senior Portfolio and Exhibition/Fine Art

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course is taken during senior year and is required of Fine Art majors. The purpose of the review is to provide an opportunity for self-evaluation and professional evaluation, and to prepare the student for entry into professional fields or graduate study. Students also participate in the Senior Art Majors Exhibition. Senior Fine Art majors only.

    1 credit hour
 

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