For those who wish to major in art and pursue a career in a museum, gallery or art organization and/or continue their studies at the graduate level, there are more than one path to choose from. Students choose between art history and visual arts majors. The latter group takes a variety of visual arts courses, including ceramics, painting, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, and book art. Faculty and staff cultivate critical and creative thinking to achieve clear communication and problem-solving. Students can pursue a career as a visual artist or consider a variety of careers, including art therapy, art management, exhibition design, or art criticism.
The topic taught by Dr. Nancy Kelker in the fall semester of 2018: Students in the Art of Painted Manuscripts explored Mesoamerican manuscripts and carved hieroglyphs created by the Maya, Mystic and Mexicans, and combined them with Islamic traditions A comparison was made between manuscripts drawn in West Asia and India. These hieroglyphs and hieroglyphs often narrate the history of the dynasty and record the birth, inheritance, marriage and death of the ruling families in ancient Mexico. The feature of this course is the experience part, where students use traditional materials to create their own family stories, such as bark paper, deerskin and natural pigments, methods, and idioms of ancient Mayans, Mystic or Islamic miniature painters.
Realizing that few students today know too much about the First World War (the 1914-1918 conflict that changed the world), this prompted faculty member Kyle Stoneman to create a titled "War in War Printmaker: The Art of Sir John Muirhead Born" exhibition. Student Jane Kim collaborates with Stoneman, and his research involves the social and artistic impact of the First World War. He said: "The theme of the show is the aesthetics of World War I propaganda and the role of artists and writers in creating this aesthetic." Stoneman originally purchased the characteristic prints for teaching purposes. He explained: " I hope that students have practical experience in curating museum-quality works by major artists.” He hopes that the audience can better understand the main roles artists played during the war and the ways in which they shaped the war legacy. Close cooperation with faculty and staff is an example of practical learning at MTSU.
Students studying visual arts can pursue a career as a visual artist or consider a variety of careers, including art therapy, art management, exhibition design, or art criticism. Examples of fields include but are not limited to the following:
Art graduates find career opportunities in various entities; some choose to continue their studies in graduate school. Examples of both are listed below:
Courses in the Department of Art and Design can be awarded with Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees.
There are two directions for art majors-art history or visual arts-to get a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Received a bachelor's degree in art education.
The department offers BFA for art majors; students can choose two directions: studio or graphic design.
For complete course details, click on the "Requirements" tab above.
Also provides minors in art and art history
Art, Visual Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Design 615-898-2455 Laura Cochrane, Project Coordinator Laura.Cochrane@mtsu.edu The Bachelor of Arts program focused on visual arts is designed for those who wish to conduct extensive research in the field of art And design, design and art history are at the graduate level. Students should consult their tutors every semester to plan their course schedule. Academic Map The following is a printable and recommended four-year course schedule: Art, Visual Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Academic Maps. The degree requires 41 hours of general education. The main requirement is 48 hours. The main core is 15 hours* Visual arts specialization 33 hours Foreign language 6 hours Approved Bachelor of Arts minors 15-18 hours, elective courses, 7-13 hours, a total of 120 hours* The courses required by this course can also meet the requirements of general education courses. If the course requirements are also used to meet general education requirements, the number of elective courses will increase. General education (41 hours) General education requirements (shown in the course list below) include communication, history, humanities and/or fine arts courses, mathematics, natural sciences, and social/behavioral sciences. The following courses required by the program meet the requirements of general education: ART 1920 (Hum/FA) professional requirements (48 hours) Majors must maintain a professional GPA of at least 2.00. Professional core (15 hours) ART 1610-2D design 3 credits ART 1610-2D design 3 credits Design principles and techniques and their application in 2D art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR general courses: ART 1340 ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits emphasizes the operation of design elements in a 3D environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Courses: ART 1350 ART 1910-Non-Western Art Survey 3 credits ART 1910-Non-Western Art Survey 3 credits Non-Western art surveys in Africa, America, Asia and Oceania from ancient to modern times. ART 1920-Introduction to Western Art I 3 credits (can be counted) (can be counted into general education) dot slash: (can be counted into general education) Title: (can be counted into) (can be counted into general education) ART 1920-Overview of Western Art I 3 credits An overview of traditional Western art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period. ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1920 and C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present. Visual Arts Specialization (33 hours) ART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits ART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits Develop observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1045 ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610 and ART 1620, with a minimum grade of C. A continuation of ART 1620, with special emphasis on drawing process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Course: ART 1050 ART 1650-Fundamentals of Digital Art and Design 3 credits ART 1650-Fundamentals of Digital Art and Design 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610 and C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design. ART 4060-Art Capstone 3 credits ART 4060-Art Capstone 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650, no lower than C; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course. The following 21 hours: 2D studio 3 credits 3D studio 3 credits graphic design 3 credits studio or graphic design 6 credits of art history (higher grades) 6 credits of foreign language (6 hours) Students must successfully complete any numbered 2010 and 2020 or above The single foreign language course has reached the level of 2000. Minor (15-18 hours) Approved Bachelor of Arts Minor Elective (7-13 hours) Courses: Art, visual arts course list includes general education requirements in communication, history, humanities and/or fine arts, mathematics, nature Science and social/behavioral science categories. Freshman FallENGL 1010-Expository Writing 3 credits (Comm)(Comm) dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) (Comm) ENGL 1010-Expository Writing 3 credits The first general education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt the writing process to various explanatory and analytical writing tasks. The minimum level of credit requirement is C-. Electives 1 credit Foreign Language 3 credits Natural Science 4 credits ART 1610-Two-dimensional Design 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR title:OR OR ART 1610-Two-dimensional Design 3 credits The principles and techniques of design and the application of two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR general courses: ART 1340 ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits emphasizes the operation of design elements in a 3D environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Course: ART 1350 Subtotal: 14 hours Freshman SpringENGL 1020-Research and Demonstration Writing 3 credits (Comm) (Comm) Dotted slash: (Comm) title: (Comm) (Comm) ENGL 1020-Research and Demonstration Writing 3 Prerequisite for credits: ENGL 1010. The second general education English course. Emphasis on analytical and demonstrative writing, as well as positioning, organizing and using library resource materials in writing. The minimum level of credit requirement is C-. ART 1920-Western Art Survey I 3 credits (Hum/FA) (Hum/FA) Dot slash: (Hum/FA) Title: (Hum/FA) (Hum/FA) ART 1920-Western Art Survey I 3 credits hour An overview of traditional Western art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period. Foreign language 3 credits Natural science 4 credits ART 1610-2D design 3 credits OROR dotslash: OR title: OR OR ART 1610-2D design 3 credits The principles and techniques of design and its application in 2D design. Three-dimensional art form. Six-hour studio course. TBR general courses: ART 1340 ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits emphasizes the operation of design elements in a 3D environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR Ordinary Course: ART 1350 Subtotal: 16 hours Sophomore Fall COMM 2200-Communication Fundamentals 3 Credits (Comm) (Comm) Dot Slash: (Comm) Title: (Comm) (Comm) COMM 2200-Communication Fundamentals 3 Credit Introduction Principles and the process of effective public oral communication, including research, critical thinking, organization, presentation, listening, and use of appropriate language. Counted as part of the general education exchange requirements. TBR General Course: COMM 2025 ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1920 and C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present. Foreign Language/Elective Courses 3 credits MATH (Mathematics) 3 credits HIST 2010-American History Survey I 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR Title: OR OR HIST 2010-American History Survey I 3 credits Political survey of the regional, national and international aspects of American life Economic, social, cultural and diplomatic stages. Discuss the era from the beginning to 1877. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Ordinary Course: HIST 2010 HIST 2020-American History Survey II 3 credits OROR dotted line: OR Title: OR OR HIST 2020-American History Survey II 3 credits surveys the political, economic and social aspects of American life in the region, country and international , Cultural and diplomatic stages. Discuss the era from 1877 to the present. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2020 HIST 2030-Tennessee History 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR Title: OR OR HIST 2030-Tennessee History 3 credits The role of the country in the development of the country. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. TBR General Course: HIST 2030 HIST 2040-African American History Survey I 3 credits OROR dot slash: or title: OR OR HIST 2040-African American History Survey I 3 credits (same as AST 2040.) African American The role of people in building and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2050-Survey of African American History II 3 credits HIST 2050-Survey of African American History II 3 credits (Same as AST 2050.) The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating racial identity in the 20th century . Cover their historical development and examine their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. Subtotal: 15 hours sophomore SpringART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits ART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits Develop observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Course: ART 1045 Foreign Language/Elective 3 credits BA Minor 3 credits Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credits HIST 2010-American History Survey I 3 credits OROR dotslash: OR title: OR OR HIST 2010-American History Survey I 3 credits survey The United States lives in the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of regional, national, and international aspects. Discuss the era from the beginning to 1877. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Ordinary Course: HIST 2010 HIST 2020-American History Survey II 3 credits OROR dotted line: OR Title: OR OR HIST 2020-American History Survey II 3 credits surveys the political, economic and social aspects of American life in the region, country and international , Cultural and diplomatic stages. Discuss the era from 1877 to the present. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2020 HIST 2030-Tennessee History 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR Title: OR OR HIST 2030-Tennessee History 3 credits The role of the country in the development of the country. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. TBR General Course: HIST 2030 HIST 2040-African American History Survey I 3 credits OROR dot slash: or title: OR OR HIST 2040-African American History Survey I 3 credits (same as AST 2040.) African American The role of people in building and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2050-Survey of African American History II 3 credits HIST 2050-Survey of African American History II 3 credits (Same as AST 2050.) The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating racial identity in the 20th century . Cover their historical development and examine their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. Subtotal: 15 hours Junior FallENGL 2020-Literary and cultural topics 3 credits (Hum/FA) OR(Hum/FA) OR dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) OR (Hum/FA) OR ENGL 2020-Literary and Cultural Topics 3 credits Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Tracing specific themes or ideas through a large number of literary texts reflecting different historical and cultural backgrounds. The theme will be different. ENGL 2030-Literary Experience 3 credits (Hum/FA) OR(Hum/FA) OR dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) OR (Hum/FA) OR ENGL 2030-The Experience of Literature 3 Prerequisites for credits: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Read various types of literature that illuminate the common themes and experiences of human existence. HUM 2610-World Literature 3 credits (Hum/FA)(Hum/FA) Dotted slash: (Hum/FA) title:(Hum/FA) (Hum/FA) HUM 2610-World Literature 3 credits Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 And ENGL 1020. Representative works of English translations by French, German and Hispanic writers. No foreign language skills are required. With credits for general education. ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1610 and ART 1620 have a minimum grade of C. The continuation of ART 1620, with special emphasis on drawing process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Course: ART 1050 ART 1650-Fundamentals of Digital Art and Design 3 credits ART 1650-Fundamentals of Digital Art and Design 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610 and C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design. Humanities and/or fine arts 3 credits BA minor courses 3 credits Subtotal: 15 hours Junior SpringART 1910-non-western art survey 3 credits ART 1910-non-western art survey 3 credits non-western art survey from ancient to modern Africa, America, Asia and Oceania. 2D or 3D studio course 3 credits Graphic Design course 3 credits BA Minor 3 credits Social/Behavioral Science 3 Credits Subtotal: 15 hours Advanced Fall Art 4060-Art Vertex 3 Credits ART 4060-Art Vertex 3 Credits Prerequisite: Art 1610 , ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650 with C or better; advanced qualifications are required to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course. Studio Art/Graphic Design Course 3 credits Senior Art History 3 Credit Social/Behavioral Science 3 Credits 2D or 3D Studio 3 Credits Subtotal: 15 hours Advanced Spring Bachelor Minor 6 credits Studio Art/Graphic Design 3 credits Elective/Bachelor of Arts Minor Course 3 credits Senior Art History 3 credits Subtotal: 15 hours
Art and Design 615-898-2455 Laura Cochrane, Project Coordinator Laura.Cochrane@mtsu.edu
The Bachelor of Arts program focused on visual arts is designed for those who wish to study art, design, and art history extensively at the graduate level. Students should consult their tutors every semester to plan their course schedule.
The following is a printable, suggested four-year course schedule:
Art, visual arts, bachelor of arts, academic map
*The courses required by the program can also meet the requirements of general education courses. If the course requirements are also used to meet general education requirements, the number of elective courses will increase.
General education requirements (as shown in the list of courses below) include communication, history, humanities and/or fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, and social/behavioral science courses.
The following courses required by the program meet the requirements of general education:
The major must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in the major.
Design principles and techniques and their application in two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1340
Emphasize design elements that operate in a three-dimensional environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1350
A survey of non-western art in Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania in ancient and modern times.
An overview of Western traditional art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period.
Prerequisite: ART 1920 with C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present.
Cultivate observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1045
Prerequisites: Art 1610 and Art 1620, with a minimum level of C. The continuation of Art 1620, with special emphasis on painting process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1050
Prerequisite: ART 1610 with C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650, C or higher; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course.
Students must successfully complete 2010 and 2020 or any courses above 2000 level in a foreign language.
The list of courses includes general education requirements for communication, history, humanities and/or fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, and social/behavioral sciences.
The first general education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt the writing process to various explanatory and analytical writing tasks. The minimum level of credit requirement is C-.
Design principles and techniques and their application in two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1340
Emphasize design elements that operate in a three-dimensional environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1350
Prerequisite course: ENGL 1010. The second general education English course. Emphasis on analytical and demonstrative writing, as well as positioning, organizing and using library resource materials in writing. The minimum level of credit requirement is C-.
An overview of Western traditional art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period.
Design principles and techniques and their application in two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1340
Emphasize design elements that operate in a three-dimensional environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1350
Introduce the principles and processes of effective public oral communication, including research, critical thinking, organization, presentation, listening, and use of appropriate language. Counted as part of the general education exchange requirements. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025
Prerequisite: ART 1920 with C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present.
Investigate the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of American life from regional, national, and international perspectives. Discuss the era from the beginning to 1877. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2010
Investigate the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of American life from regional, national, and international perspectives. Discuss the era from 1877 to the present. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2020
The role of the state in national development. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. TBR Public Course: HIST 2030
(Same as AST 2040.) The role of African Americans in building and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education.
(Same as AST 2050.) The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating racial identity in the 20th century. Cover their historical development and examine their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education.
Cultivate observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1045
Investigate the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of American life from regional, national, and international perspectives. Discuss the era from the beginning to 1877. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2010
Investigate the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of American life from regional, national, and international perspectives. Discuss the era from 1877 to the present. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2020
The role of the state in national development. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. TBR Public Course: HIST 2030
(Same as AST 2040.) The role of African Americans in building and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education.
(Same as AST 2050.) The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating racial identity in the 20th century. Cover their historical development and examine their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Tracing specific themes or ideas through a large number of literary texts reflecting different historical and cultural backgrounds. The theme will be different.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Read various types of literature to clarify the common themes and experiences of human existence.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of English translation by French, German and Hispanic writers. No foreign language skills are required. With credits for general education.
Prerequisites: Art 1610 and Art 1620, with a minimum level of C. The continuation of Art 1620, with special emphasis on painting process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1050
Prerequisite: ART 1610 with C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design.
A survey of non-western art in Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania in ancient and modern times.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650, C or higher; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course.
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts, Art and Design 615-898-2455 Laura Cochrane, Project Coordinator Laura.Cochrane@mtsu.edu The Bachelor of Arts program focused on visual arts is designed for those who wish to conduct extensive research in the field of art And design, design and art history are at the graduate level. Students should consult their tutors every semester to plan their course schedule. Academic Map The following is a printable and recommended four-year course schedule: Art, Visual Arts, BS, Academic Maps. The degree requires a general education 41 hours. The main requirement is 48 hours. The main core is 15 hours* Visual arts specializes 33 hours. Elective courses 31-34 A total of 120 hours* The courses required by this course can also meet the requirements of general education courses. If the course requirements are also used to meet general education requirements, the number of elective courses will increase. General education (41 hours) General education requirements (shown in the course list below) include communication, history, humanities and/or fine arts courses, mathematics, natural sciences, and social/behavioral sciences. The following courses required by the program meet the requirements of general education: ART 1920 (Hum/FA) professional requirements (48 hours) Majors must maintain a professional GPA of at least 2.00. Professional core (15 hours) ART 1610-2D design 3 credits ART 1610-2D design 3 credits Design principles and techniques and their application in 2D art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR general courses: ART 1340 ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits emphasizes the operation of design elements in a 3D environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Courses: ART 1350 ART 1910-Non-Western Art Survey 3 credits ART 1910-Non-Western Art Survey 3 credits Non-Western art surveys in Africa, America, Asia and Oceania from ancient to modern times. ART 1920-Introduction to Western Art I 3 credits (can be counted) (can be counted into general education) dot slash: (can be counted into general education) Title: (can be counted into) (can be counted into general education) ART 1920-Overview of Western Art I 3 credits An overview of traditional Western art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period. ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1920 and C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present. Visual Arts Specialization (33 hours) ART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits ART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits Develop observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1045 ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610 and ART 1620, with a minimum grade of C. A continuation of ART 1620, with special emphasis on drawing process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Course: ART 1050 ART 1650-Fundamentals of Digital Art and Design 3 credits ART 1650-Fundamentals of Digital Art and Design 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610 and C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design. ART 4060-Art Capstone 3 credits ART 4060-Art Capstone 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650, no lower than C; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course. The following 21 hours: 2D studio 3 credits 3D studio 3 credits graphic design 3 credits studio or graphic design 6 credits Art History (upper grades) 6 credits elective courses (31-34 hours) Courses: Art, The list of visual arts courses includes requirements for general education communication, history, humanities and/or fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, and social/behavioral sciences. Freshman FallENGL 1010-Expository Writing 3 credits (Comm)(Comm) dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) (Comm) ENGL 1010-Expository Writing 3 credits The first general education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt the writing process to various explanatory and analytical writing tasks. The minimum level of credit requirement is C-. Elective courses 6 credits Natural science 4 credits ART 1610-2D design 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR title:OR OR ART 1610-2D design 3 credits The principles and techniques of design and its application art form in 2D. Six-hour studio course. TBR general courses: ART 1340 ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits emphasizes the operation of design elements in a 3D environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Course: ART 1350 Subtotal: 16 hours of freshman SpringENGL 1020-Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credits (Comm)(Comm) dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) (Comm) ENGL 1020-Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credits prerequisite Condition: ENGL 1010. The second general education English course. Emphasis on analytical and demonstrative writing, as well as positioning, organizing and using library resource materials in writing. The minimum level of credit requirement is C-. ART 1920-Western Art Survey I 3 credits (Hum/FA) (Hum/FA) Dot slash: (Hum/FA) Title: (Hum/FA) (Hum/FA) ART 1920-Western Art Survey I 3 credits hour An overview of traditional Western art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period. Elective courses 3 credits Natural sciences 4 credits ART 1610-2D design 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR title:OR OR ART 1610-2D design 3 credits The principles and techniques of design and its application art form in 2D. Six-hour studio course. TBR general courses: ART 1340 ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits emphasizes the operation of design elements in a 3D environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR Public Course: ART 1350 Subtotal: 16 hours Sophomore FallCOMM 2200-Communication Fundamentals 3 credits COMM 2200-Communication Fundamentals 3 credits Introduction to the principles and processes of effective public oral communication, including research, critical thinking, organization, presentation, listening and Use appropriate language. Counted as part of the general education exchange requirements. TBR General Course: COMM 2025 ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1920 and C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present. Elective 3 credits Mathematics (Mathematics) 3 credits HIST 2010-American Historical Survey I 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR Title: OR OR HIST 2010-American Historical Survey I 3 credits Political, Economic, and Social Survey of American life in regional, national and international aspects Cultural and diplomatic stage of the country. Discuss the era from the beginning to 1877. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Ordinary Course: HIST 2010 HIST 2020-American History Survey II 3 credits OROR dotted line: OR Title: OR OR HIST 2020-American History Survey II 3 credits surveys the political, economic and social aspects of American life in the region, country and international , Cultural and diplomatic stages. Discuss the era from 1877 to the present. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2020 HIST 2030-Tennessee History 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR Title: OR OR HIST 2030-Tennessee History 3 credits The role of the country in the development of the country. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. TBR General Course: HIST 2030 HIST 2040-African American History Survey I 3 credits OROR dot slash: or title: OR OR HIST 2040-African American History Survey I 3 credits (same as AST 2040.) African American The role of people in building and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2050-Survey of African American History II 3 credits HIST 2050-Survey of African American History II 3 credits (Same as AST 2050.) The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating racial identity in the 20th century . Cover their historical development and examine their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. Subtotal: 15 hours sophomore SpringART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits ART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits Develop observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Courses: ART 1045 ART 1910-Non-Western Art Survey 3 credits ART 1910-Non-Western Art Survey 3 credits Non-Western art surveys in Africa, America, Asia and Oceania from ancient to modern times. Elective course 6 credits HIST 2010-American History Survey I 3 credits OROR dotslash: OR title: OR OR HIST 2010-American History Survey I 3 credits The political, economic, social, cultural and diplomatic phases survey the regional, national and international aspects of American life . Discuss the era from the beginning to 1877. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Ordinary Course: HIST 2010 HIST 2020-American History Survey II 3 credits OROR dotted line: OR Title: OR OR HIST 2020-American History Survey II 3 credits surveys the political, economic and social aspects of American life in the region, country and international , Cultural and diplomatic stages. Discuss the era from 1877 to the present. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2020 HIST 2030-Tennessee History 3 credits OROR dotslash:OR Title: OR OR HIST 2030-Tennessee History 3 credits The role of the country in the development of the country. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. TBR General Course: HIST 2030 HIST 2040-African American History Survey I 3 credits OROR dot slash: or title: OR OR HIST 2040-African American History Survey I 3 credits (same as AST 2040.) African American The role of people in building and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2050-Survey of African American History II 3 credits HIST 2050-Survey of African American History II 3 credits (Same as AST 2050.) The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating racial identity in the 20th century . Cover their historical development and examine their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. Subtotal: 15 hours Junior FallENGL 2020-Literary and Cultural Topics 3 credits (Hum/FA) OR(Hum/FA) OR dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) OR (Hum/FA) OR ENGL 2020-Literary and Cultural Topics 3 credits Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Tracing specific themes or ideas through a large number of literary texts reflecting different historical and cultural backgrounds. The theme will be different. ENGL 2030-3 credits for literary experience (Hum/FA) OR (Hum/FA) OR dotted slash: (Hum/FA) OR title: (Hum/FA) OR (Hum/FA) OR ENGL 2030-3 credits for empirical literature Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Read various types of literature that illuminate the common themes and experiences of human existence. HUM 2610-World Literature 3 credits (Hum/FA) (Hum/FA) Dotted slash: (Hum/FA) title: (Hum/FA) (Hum/FA) HUM 2610-World Literature 3 credits Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 And ENGL 1020. Representative works of English translations by French, German and Hispanic writers. No foreign language skills are required. With credits for general education. ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1610 and ART 1620 have a minimum grade of C. The continuation of ART 1620, with special emphasis on drawing process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Courses: ART 1050 Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credits Studio Art/Graphic Design Courses 3 credits Electives 3 Credits Subtotal: 15 hours Elementary SpringART 1650-Fundamentals of Digital Art and Design 3 Credits ART 1650-Digital Fundamentals of Art and Design 3 credits prerequisites: Art 1610 with C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design. Electives 1 credits studio art/graphic design courses 3 credits advanced art history 3 credits social/behavioral sciences 3 credits Subtotal: 13 hours advanced fall art 4060-art vertex 3 credits ART 4060-art vertex 3 credits Prerequisite: Art 1610, Art 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650 with C or higher; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course. Studio Art/Graphic Design Courses 3 credits Senior Art History 3 credits Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits Electives 3 Credits Subtotal: 15 hours Advanced SpringStudio Art/Graphic Design Courses 6 Credits for Electives 9 Credits Subtotal: 15 hours
Art and Design 615-898-2455 Laura Cochrane, Project Coordinator Laura.Cochrane@mtsu.edu
The Bachelor of Arts program focused on visual arts is designed for those who wish to study art, design, and art history extensively at the graduate level. Students should consult their tutors every semester to plan their course schedule.
The following is a printable, suggested four-year course schedule:
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*The courses required by the program can also meet the requirements of general education courses. If the course requirements are also used to meet general education requirements, the number of elective courses will increase.
General education requirements (as shown in the list of courses below) include communication, history, humanities and/or fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, and social/behavioral science courses.
The following courses required by the program meet the requirements of general education:
The major must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in the major.
Design principles and techniques and their application in two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1340
Emphasize design elements that operate in a three-dimensional environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1350
A survey of non-western art in Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania in ancient and modern times.
An overview of Western traditional art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period.
Prerequisite: ART 1920 with C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present.
Cultivate observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1045
Prerequisites: Art 1610 and Art 1620, with a minimum level of C. The continuation of Art 1620, with special emphasis on painting process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1050
Prerequisite: ART 1610 with C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650, C or higher; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course.
The list of courses includes general education requirements for communication, history, humanities and/or fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, and social/behavioral sciences.
The first general education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt the writing process to various explanatory and analytical writing tasks. The minimum level of credit requirement is C-.
Design principles and techniques and their application in two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1340
Emphasize design elements that operate in a three-dimensional environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1350
Prerequisite course: ENGL 1010. The second general education English course. Emphasis on analytical and demonstrative writing, as well as positioning, organizing and using library resource materials in writing. The minimum level of credit requirement is C-.
An overview of Western traditional art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period.
Design principles and techniques and their application in two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1340
Emphasize design elements that operate in a three-dimensional environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1350
Introduce the principles and processes of effective public oral communication, including research, critical thinking, organization, presentation, listening, and use of appropriate language. Counted as part of the general education exchange requirements. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025
Prerequisite: ART 1920 with C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present.
Investigate the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of American life from regional, national, and international perspectives. Discuss the era from the beginning to 1877. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2010
Investigate the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of American life from regional, national, and international perspectives. Discuss the era from 1877 to the present. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2020
The role of the state in national development. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. TBR Public Course: HIST 2030
(Same as AST 2040.) The role of African Americans in building and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education.
(Same as AST 2050.) The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating racial identity in the 20th century. Cover their historical development and examine their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education.
Cultivate observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1045
A survey of non-western art in Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania in ancient and modern times.
Investigate the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of American life from regional, national, and international perspectives. Discuss the era from the beginning to 1877. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2010
Investigate the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic stages of American life from regional, national, and international perspectives. Discuss the era from 1877 to the present. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. HIST 2010 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR General Course: HIST 2020
The role of the state in national development. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education. TBR Public Course: HIST 2030
(Same as AST 2040.) The role of African Americans in building and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education.
(Same as AST 2050.) The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating racial identity in the 20th century. Cover their historical development and examine their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. Can be used to meet part of the historical requirements of general education.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Tracing specific themes or ideas through a large number of literary texts reflecting different historical and cultural backgrounds. The theme will be different.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Read various types of literature to clarify the common themes and experiences of human existence.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of English translation by French, German and Hispanic writers. No foreign language skills are required. With credits for general education.
Prerequisites: Art 1610 and Art 1620, with a minimum level of C. The continuation of Art 1620, with special emphasis on painting process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1050
Prerequisite: ART 1610 with C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650, C or higher; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course.
Michael Baggarly Interim Chair Laura Cochrane PhD Coordinator Erin Anfinson Professor Doug Dabbs Professor Kim Dummons Associate Professor Nancy Kelker Professor Noel Lorson Associate Professor Jean Nagy Associate Professor Kathleen O'Connell Associate Professor Sisavanh Phouthavong-Houghton Professor Sisavanh Phouthavong-HoughtSheatinover Associate Professor Nicky Henthavong-Houghton Professor Sheatinover Associate Professor Nicky Henthavong-HoughtSheatinover Professor Voigt and Professor Tanya Tewell
Our part-time teachers bring outstanding professional experience to our courses. Many people are industry leaders with outstanding careers and honors. It is important that they are innovative educators who provide our students with hands-on learning opportunities and prepare them to enter and thrive in the dynamic and often emerging world of industries and professions. They motivate, guide and challenge our students to achieve academic and professional success.
ART 1030-Art Appreciation 3 credits Introduction to art structure and art style; the relationship between past ideas and current trends. TBR general course: ART 1035 ART 1610-2D Design 3 credits The principles and techniques of design and its application in 2D art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR general courses: ART 1340 ART 1620-Drawing I 3 credits to develop observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR general courses: ART 1045 ART 1630-3D Design 3 credits emphasize the operation of design elements in a 3D environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Course: ART 1350 ART 1640-Drawing II 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610 and ART 1620, with a minimum grade of C. The continuation of ART 1620, with special emphasis on drawing process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR General Course: ART 1050 ART 1650-Digital Art and Design Fundamentals 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610 and C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design. ART 1910-Non-Western Art Survey 3 credits A survey of non-Western art from ancient to modern in Africa, America, Asia and Oceania. ART 1920-Overview of Western Art I 3 credits An overview of traditional Western art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period. ART 1930-Western Art Survey II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1920 and C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present. ART 2105-Introduction to Latin American Studies 3 credits (same as SPAN 2105, PS 2105, SOC 2105, ANTH 2105, GEOG 2105.) Multi-disciplinary, team-led introduction to Latin America. It covers the culture and society of the region in terms of prehistory, history, geography, politics, art, language and literature. A compulsory course for all minors in Latin American studies. ART 2130-Printmaking I 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1640 and ART 1650 (C or higher) or ART 2310 (C or higher) or teacher permission. An introduction to printmaking, including a variety of screen printing and letterpress printing methods. Manual templates used and templates generated by computers and photocopiers. Six-hour studio course. ART 2200-Introduction to Art Education 3 credits to examine the modern history and contemporary theory of art education, with special emphasis on the basic content of subject art education (aesthetics, criticism, history and production); introduce general curriculum concerns, evaluation and publicity issues. ART 2310-Graphic Design Technology 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1650, C or higher or teacher permission. Programs involved in making graphic design materials by computer. Basic knowledge of word processing, drawing, and page layout programs for graphic design. Six-hour studio course. ART 2325-Typography Design 3 credits for an introduction to typography, including the history, usage and anatomy of fonts. The project focuses on using types as images and communication methods to creatively solve problems. Projects range from text explanations to page layouts using industry standard applications. Six-hour studio course. ART 2500-Art Study Abroad 3 credits Prerequisite: the teacher or the permission of the director of a specific study abroad program. Explore the low-level issues in art. The theme will vary from instructor to instructor. It can repeat up to 9 hours. ART 2510-Sculpture I 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1630 and ART 1650, C or higher or teacher permission. Crafts and techniques used in sculpture, including modeling, welding, and wooden structures. Six-hour studio course. ART 2710-Drawing I 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1640, C or above or teacher permission. Introduce the drawing skills of specific media, focusing on basic expression skills, understanding of formal issues, and specific vocabulary of specific media. Six-hour studio course. ART 2810-Ceramic I 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1630, C or above or teacher permission. The studio's experience in designing and creating three-dimensional ceramic forms that emphasize manual construction techniques. Six-hour studio course. ART 3000-Artist's professional practice 3 credits prerequisite: Departmental permission. Provide professional preparation for contemporary visual artists; prepare professional documents and discuss professional roles and responsibilities. ART 3001-Introduction to Art Therapy 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610 and PSY 1410, with a minimum grade of C. Topics include historical overviews, examination of professional standards and research, mental health resources, personal mental health assessments, and artistic exploration of technologies that support health and recovery. ART 3002-Art Promotion Methods and Application 3 credits prerequisites: ART 3001, the minimum grade is C. Topics include the therapeutic characteristics of art media, techniques and methods that effectively attract participants to participate in art practice, and an overview of pre-professional art promotion methods used in different environments and different groups of people. ART 3010-Sculpture Practice: Wood Making and Mixed Media 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1630 and ART 1650, level C or higher or teacher permission. An introductory course that deals with the techniques, materials and concepts of using wood as the main method of artistic creation. Material use and conceptual relevance will guide students to explore wood manufacturing, carving and lamination techniques, combined with the experimental use of mold manufacturing and additional media. Six-hour studio course. ART 3011-Sculpture Practice: Metal Manufacturing and Casting Technology 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1630 and ART 1650, C or higher or teacher permission. An introductory course that deals with the techniques, materials and concepts of using metal as the main method of artistic creation. Material usage and conceptual relevance will guide students to explore metal manufacturing, welding techniques and casting processes, such as dewaxing and sand casting. Six-hour studio course. ART 3012-Sculpture Practice: Digital Manufacturing and 3D Printing 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1630 and ART 1650, level C or higher or teacher permission. An introductory course that involves the use of digital-based processes (such as 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, and CNC-based plasma cutting) as the main method of artistic production techniques, materials, and concepts. Six-hour studio course. ART 3015-Printed media: Screen printing and digital processing 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1640 and ART 1650, level C or higher or teacher permission. An introductory print media course, which includes learning various screen printing methods and digital processes related to print media. Topics covered include hand-drawn templates, computer-generated images, and digital printing. Six-hour studio course. ART 3021-Print Media: Lithography and Monotype 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1640 and ART 1650, C or higher or teacher permission. An introductory print media course for lithographic (flat) image production. Topics include lithographic limestone printing, photographic plates, and a variety of single-character printing methods. It has a printing process that uses direct drawing, photographic images, and layered colors. Six-hour studio course. ART 3040-3 credits for handmade ceramics Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1630, C or above or teacher permission. Explore handcrafted ceramic techniques, focusing on the development of sculptural forms. Develop an understanding of formal issues, media troubleshooting, and oral and visual vocabulary unique to handmade ceramics. Six-hour studio course. ART 3041-Sculpture and Ceramics 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1630, C or above or teacher permission. Develop skills in the use of materials and equipment to create advanced ceramic sculpture forms. Emphasizes the further development of a theoretical framework for understanding ceramic processes and how to integrate them with other media. Introduced experimental methods and emerging technologies. Six-hour studio course. ART 3070-3 credits for Still Life Painting Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1640, C or above or teacher permission. Explore the painting techniques of specific media, focusing on the development of observational painting and drawing techniques using still life arrangements. Develop an understanding of formal issues and oral and visual vocabulary of specific media. Six-hour studio course. ART 3071-Figure painting 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1640, C or higher or teacher permission. Exploring the drawing techniques of specific media, focusing on the development of observational drawing and drawing techniques using characters in various arrangements. Develop an understanding of formal issues and oral and visual vocabulary of specific media. Six-hour studio course. ART 3072-3 credits for mixed media painting Prerequisites: ART 3070 and ART 3071, C or higher or teacher permission. Explore painting techniques in various media, focusing on the development of students' personality and personal expression. Develop an understanding of formal issues and oral and visual vocabulary of specific media. Six-hour studio course. ART 3100-Internal Design 1 credit Prerequisite: ART 3330 with C or higher or teacher permission. Understand the graphic design process in the design business. Emphasize the real-world aspects of graphic design through personal projects for real-world clients. ART 3110-Advanced Studio 1 credit. Prerequisites: ART 4130, ART 4520, ART 4720 and ART 4820 or higher; departmental permission. Focus on the development, creation and display of individual art works in the group dynamics to successfully complete the high-level exhibition. ART 3140-Printed Media: Etching and Embossing 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1640 and ART 1650, level C or higher or teacher permission. Including copperplate etching, collagraph and wood letterpress printing. Use non-toxic etched ground and various forms of relief to create images. Six-hour studio course. ART 3200-Teacher Art Education 3 credits lectures with hands-on parts, designed to inform the role of art in children's lives; exposure to art history and appreciation; children as image makers; curiosity, observation and imagination for children and the classroom The importance of learning; and related methods to integrate visual art into the classroom. ART 3210-Elementary Art Education Method 3 credits prerequisites: ART 2200 and C or higher or teacher's permission. Investigate child development theories and issues related to children, elementary school culture, curriculum development and implementation, and teaching and management strategies. Explore materials and processes suitable for K-6 art education in the studio laboratory. Six-hour studio course. ART 3220-Secondary Art Education Method 3 credits prerequisites: ART 2200 and C or higher or teacher's permission. Focus on the nature of middle school students, middle school culture, curriculum development and implementation, and teaching and management strategies. Materials and processes suitable for 7-12 art education to be explored in the studio laboratory. Six-hour studio course. ART 3230-Art Education Practice 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2200 and C or higher or teacher's permission. Participate in the K-12 art classroom environment, conduct classroom discussions and reading teaching experience. Development of advanced art courses at K-12 level. You can apply for up to 9 credits for a degree. Six-hour studio course. ART 3325-Word and Image 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2310 and ART 2325, C or higher. Explore the relationship between text and images. The project focuses on visual language, concepts, formation and technical skills. Use various design methods covered by industry standard applications. Introduced current designers and design trends. Six-hour studio course. ART 3330-Combination I 3 credits prerequisites: ART 2325 and ART 3325; permission from the department. Based on the beginning of combined problems, more advanced and complex conceptual skills, production techniques, and an introduction to offset printing processes. Six-hour studio course. ART 3350-Packaging Design 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 3325 and C or higher or teacher's permission. The intermediate graphic design course focuses on designing product labels, external structures and any other components of product packaging. Students will be engaged in concept development, problem solving and surface design. Computer-generated renderings and 3D forms. Six-hour studio course. ART 3400-Interface Design 3 credits prerequisite: ART 2325. A high-level view of the graphic design process in interface design. A single project created by using industry-specific software applications emphasizes the formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of interface design. Six-hour studio course. ART 3500-Study Abroad-Studio 3 credits prerequisite: the teacher or the permission of the director of a specific study abroad program. Explore the upper-level issues in art. The theme will vary from instructor to instructor. It can repeat up to 9 hours. ART 3520-Sculpture II 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1630 and ART 1650, C or higher or teacher permission. Introduce the techniques and techniques used in sculpture, including casting techniques; subtraction of various materials and constructive experience. Six-hour studio course. ART 3530-Sculpture III 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2510 or ART 3520, C or higher or teacher permission. Development of concepts and techniques, mainly focusing on wood carving. The auxiliary use of wood structure, carving, lamination, and other sculpture materials. Six-hour studio course. ART 3550-Printed Media: Book Art 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640 (all C or higher) or teacher permission. An introduction to the production of artist books, covering the basic structure of books, binding, simple image production techniques, using paper as a creative medium, and developing creative content. Six-hour studio course. ART 3560-Drawing III 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640, C or higher. An advanced drawing course that focuses on creating original images and cultivating the ability to render images objectively using various methods and media. Six-hour studio course. ART 3610-Introduction to Computer Assisted Arts 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2310 and C or higher or teacher permission. Explore the use of computers in 2D and 3D media related to art and design concepts. Six-hour studio course. ART 3620-Intermediate Computer Assisted Arts 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 3610 and C or higher or teacher permission. Computer-generated or assisted works of art. Development of original works of art or design. Six-hour studio course. ART 3650-Drawing 3 credits to introduce concepts. Specific concepts include gestures and expressions, spatial structure and proportions, and the influence of light and curtains on human form. Six-hour studio course. ART 3660-3 credits for color drawing Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1640, C or higher. Use a variety of color painting media, color theory principles, and a broader background understanding of the history, culture, psychology, and physiology of color to develop visual thinking processes and objective painting skills. ART 3720-Drawing II 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1640, with a grade of C or higher. A continuation of ART 2710, with additional attention to personal expression and art history perspectives. Six-hour studio course. Art 3730-Drawing III 3 credits Prerequisite: Art 2710 and C or higher or teacher's permission. The creation process, thought development and project planning of painting. Six-hour studio course. ART 3760-Romanesque and Gothic Art 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. From the perspective of Europe and Islam, the art of the Crusades and Pilgrimage, and Romanesque and Gothic periods. ART 3770-Print media: Letterpress printing 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1650 (all C or higher) or ART 2310 and C or higher or teacher permission. An introduction to letterpress printing, typesetting, design, and printing letterpress to create text and images. Six-hour studio course. ART 3820-3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1630, C or higher. The basic process and technique of creating three-dimensional clay shapes on wheels (cylinders, bowls and cups). Introduced some basic handmade methods. Six-hour studio course. ART 3830-Ceramic III 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2810 and ART 3820 or teacher permission. The studio’s experience in designing, forming and decorating functional/non-functional forms. Introduce some basic material techniques (clay and glaze recipes and firing techniques). Six-hour studio course. ART 3840-3 credits for Islamic Art Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Take a look at the art of the Islamic world from the end of the 7th century to the 16th century. Focus on the materials, images, styles and historical background of architecture, sculpture, painting, manuscript making and decorative arts in the Middle East, North Africa and Southern Europe. ART 3850-Early Medieval Art 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Investigate early Christianity, Byzantium, and early medieval art in Europe. Focus on the materials, images, styles and historical background of art and architecture produced in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean from the third century to the eleventh century. ART 3860-Northern Renaissance 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Nordic art from the late 14th to the 16th century focused on architecture, sculpture, and painting in Britain, France, Germany, and the Low Countries. ART 3870-Native American Art 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1910 grade of C or higher, or teacher's permission. Survey of Aboriginal Culture and Art in North America. ART 3871-Central American Arts 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 1910 grade of C or higher or teacher's permission. A survey of pre-Columbian art in Mesoamerica from Olmec to Mexico. Art 3872-Andean Art 3 credits Prerequisite: Art 1910 and C or higher or teacher's permission. A survey of Peruvian pre-Columbian art from Chavin to Inca. ART 3880-3 credits for Latin American Art Prerequisites: ART 1930 grade of C or higher or teacher's permission. The survey of Latin American art from the period of independence (1821) to the present focuses on architecture, sculpture, and painting from Mexico to South America. The influence of these cultural expressions on American Hispanic/Chicano/Latino art. ART 3910-Italian Renaissance Art History 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Examine the visual arts of the Italian Renaissance (approximately 1300-1600 AD). ART 3920-Art History Visual Resources Internship 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1910, ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher; only for art history majors. A practical visual resource management course for students in a professional environment. Theory, standards, technology and management of digital and analog image collection in academic or non-profit environments. ART 3930-Interaction Design I 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1650 (C or higher) or ART 2310 (C or higher) or teacher permission. Multimedia design, including website design, planning and creation. Six-hour studio course. ART 3940-Art History Method 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1910, ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Consider the historical and philosophical foundations of art history as modern disciplines and various interpretation methods used by art historians. ART 3950-Art History: Professional Practice 1 credit Prerequisites: ART 1910, ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Ethics and professional practice in the field of art history. Investigate the career options available for the art history major; familiarize students with job preparation and graduate school applications; investigate the ethics of collections, scholarships, conservation, and the art market. ART 3960-3 credits for the art history of this book. Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, with a grade of C or higher or the teacher's permission. Interdisciplinary research influences the composition, production and consumption of Western books from ancient times to the present. Emphasizes such transitional phases, such as the 4th century manuscripts replacing scrolls, and the 15th century printed books replacing handwritten books. ART 3990-American Art 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, with a grade of C or higher or the teacher's permission. An overview of American painting, sculpture, and architecture from the colonial period to the Armory Show (1913). ART 4000-Seminar 1 to 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640, C or higher or teacher permission. The subject and credits are determined by the teacher. Workshops can be conducted in art education or any art subject field. (A maximum of 9 credits can be applied for a degree.) Depending on the subject, it may be a 6-hour studio course. ART 4001-Studio Workshop 3 Credits Prerequisites: ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640, C or higher or teacher permission. The topic is decided by the instructor. Workshops can be conducted in the field of studio art or graphic design. (You can apply for a maximum of 9 credits for a degree.) ART 4002-3 credits for field internship Prerequisites: advanced; plan approved; must be conducted simultaneously with ART 4003. Practical classes provide students with opportunities to observe and participate in group and individual courses. Students accept the supervision of a qualified art therapist and art therapist on site. ART 4003-Art Therapy Advanced Capstone 3 credits Prerequisites: Advanced; plan approved; must be performed at the same time as ART 4002. Students will prepare an academic paper and provide a professional presentation and accompanying artwork to report on their field internship experience. Students will also participate in an advanced art exhibition. ART 4060-Art Capstone 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650, C or higher; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course. ART 4061-Studio Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition 1 credit. Prerequisites: Departmental permission is required; students must also register for advanced studio courses. Need to successfully complete the BFA exhibition, generate portfolio materials and public demonstrations. Must get a grade of C or better. ART 4070-Advanced Painting Practice 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 3072 or teacher's permission. The personal exploration of painting techniques and styles in specific media focuses on the research and development of a series of works based on the guidance of students. Students will build an awareness of formal issues and acquire verbal and visual vocabulary specific to specific media. Six-hour studio course. ART 4110-3 credits prerequisites for book art topics: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640 or teacher permission. Further engaged in papermaking, binding and production of artist books. Six-hour studio course. ART 4120-Intermediate Printmaking 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 3021 and C or higher or teacher's permission. A printmaking course, an intermediate project featuring screen printing, embossing, etching, and lithography. More focused on creating layered color prints and discussion of contemporary issues related to diversity and processing-based image production. Six-hour studio course. ART 4130-Advanced Printmaking 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 4120 grade of C or higher or with the teacher's permission. Advanced research in print media focuses on creating layered, self-directed works in print. A mixture of guided work in new technology and independent work based on personal advice. Six-hour studio course. ART 4140-3 credits for printmaking papers Prerequisites: ART 4130 with C or higher or teacher permission. Conduct in-depth independent research in one or more fields selected by the students, and negotiate the plan with the instructor, and finally work for the BFA/BA exhibition. Six-hour studio course. ART 4280-Digital Illustration 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640, level C or higher or teacher permission. Conceptualization, technical skills and professional practice of vector software and digital illustrations. Six-hour studio course. ART 4290-3 credits for elementary illustrations Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640, no less than C. Introduce the basic methods, materials and business practices of illustration, with emphasis on the development of rendering skills. Six-hour studio course. ART 4300-Advanced Illustration 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 4290 with C or higher. Continue to explore methods and materials, emphasizing the development of personal style. Six-hour studio course. ART 4310-Portfolio II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 3330 and C or higher or department approval. Continue to generate portfolio-based questions, with greater emphasis on advanced design skills related to the specific needs of the workplace. Including basic collateral issues, advertising campaigns, corporate image, signage, and self-promotion packages. Six-hour studio course. ART 4320-3 credits for advanced projects Prerequisites: ART 4310 or department approval. After the portfolio review, each class member will design a project to conceptually and visually solve his or her design/illustration goals. Six-hour studio course. ART 4330-3 credits prerequisite for internship: Departmental permission. Senior students gain practical experience as interns in a professional environment. Approximately 150 working hours are required for this semester. ART 4390-Interaction Design II 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 3930 and C or higher. Intermediate interaction design course, focusing on interface design. Focus on using industry standard Web design applications to design, plan, and create Web sites. Six-hour studio course. ART 4400-Interaction Design III 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 4390 with C or higher or teacher permission. An advanced interactive design course that emphasizes the design and implementation of visually appealing immersive environments. Students can work alone or as a team using industry standard Web design applications to create independent Web projects. Six-hour studio course. ART 4410-Dynamic Typesetting 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2325 and C or higher or teacher permission. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the graphic design process in time-based media. A single project created by using industry-specific software applications emphasizes the formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of dynamic typography. Six-hour studio course ART 4510-Sculpture IV 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 3530 and C or higher or teacher permission. Development of concepts and techniques, mainly focusing on metal sculptures. Gas welding, electric welding, production, polishing, finishing and other sculptural materials for auxiliary use. Six-hour studio course. Art 4520-Sculpture V 3 Credits Prerequisite: Art 4510 with C or higher or teacher permission. The development of concepts and technologies mainly focuses on the casting activities of the foundry; it covers the secondary use of various metal casting technologies and other materials. Six-hour studio course. ART 4530-Advanced 3D Practice 3 credits prerequisites: the following two: ART 3010, ART 3011, ART 3012, ART 3040, ART 3041, ART 3820; or permission of the instructor. Advanced courses for students who are committed to broadening artistic practice or perfecting 3D art production methods. Students work independently under the supervision of teachers to develop 3D-based portfolios. Covers discussion and research on contemporary issues in space practice, as well as advanced techniques that extend the introductory skill set provided in earlier 3D courses. Six-hour studio course. It can repeat up to 9 hours. ART 4640-Advanced Arts Questions 1 to 3 credits Prerequisite: Departmental permission. The structure and content are determined by the art school according to personal needs. Students should be prepared to conduct independent research and experiments in their chosen field. (You can apply for up to 6 credits for a degree.) Students can only register for ART 4640 once per semester. Six-hour studio course. Art 4710-Drawing IV 3 credits Prerequisite: Art 3730 and C or higher or teacher's permission. Drawing project; the content of the course is planned by the student under the supervision of the tutor. The final paper is required. Six-hour studio course. Art 4720-Drawing V 3 Credits Prerequisite: Art 4710 and C or higher or teacher's permission. The independent study course of painting continues to focus on painting IV. The final paper is required. Six-hour studio course. Art 4730-Drawing VI 3 credits Prerequisite: Art 4720 and C or higher or teacher's permission. Direct personal research; continue drawing IV at a more advanced level. The final paper is required. Six-hour studio course. ART 4770-3 credits for the live theme. Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1650 (C or higher) or ART 2310 (C or higher) or teacher permission. Focus on the creative process of letterpress printing, typography, design, printed raised forms to create specific aspects of text and images, collaboration, production, and market design. Six-hour studio course. ART 4810-Ceramic IV 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 3830 and C or higher or teacher's permission. Guide individual research on issues mutually agreed upon by students and course teachers. Six-hour studio course. ART 4820-Ceramics V 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 4810 grade of C or higher or with the teacher's permission. Further work is described in Ceramics IV (ART 4810). Six-hour studio course. ART 4830-Ceramic VI 3 credits Prerequisite: ART 4820 grade of C or higher or with the teacher's permission. Further work is described in Ceramics V (ART 4820). A written essay and exhibition are required. Six-hour studio course. ART 4870-3 credits for African Art Prerequisites: ART 1910 grade of C or higher or teacher's permission. Visual arts surveys from the African continent and censorship of selected artists of African diaspora. The discussion of artistic creation from ancient times to contemporary times focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries. ART 4880-African American Art 3 credits prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, grade C or higher or teacher permission. The art history survey of African-American culture and visual arts begins with the expressions of painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in the 18th century, but focuses on expressions of the 20th century. ART 4890-Design History 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Investigate the history of two-dimensional design in Europe and North America, focusing on the role of visual culture in modern society and the influence of art, architecture, advertising and the professionalism in this field on modern and contemporary design. ART 4900-3 credits for 19th Century Art Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, with a grade of C or higher or the teacher's permission. Examine 19th-century visual art from Europe, America, Africa or America. The topics will vary according to the professor's field of expertise. ART 4905-Female Artist Survey: Renaissance to Modern 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Paintings and sculptures created by female artists in Europe and America from the Renaissance period (1400) to the modern period (1945). ART 4920-3 credits for contemporary art Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. Western visual art movements and problems in American painting and sculpture in the 20th century. ART 4940-Special Studies in Art History 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1920 and ART 1930, C or higher or teacher permission. The content varies. When provided, the course title in the course schedule will indicate the specific topic involved. Depending on the nature of the material to be covered, teachers may impose prerequisites. Can be repeated for up to 9 hours. ART 4960-Independent Study of Art History 1 to 3 credits Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Independent investigation of art history under the guidance of art history faculty. The subject of the survey must be determined by the students and faculty before registration. Not repeatable. ART 4970-Advanced Thesis on Art History 3 credits. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. In-depth research and writing projects conducted under the direct guidance of a supervising art history faculty member.
An introduction to artistic structure and artistic style; the relationship between past ideas and current trends. TBR Common Course: ART 1035
Design principles and techniques and their application in two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1340
Cultivate observational drawing skills and formal drawing vocabulary; introduce various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1045
Emphasize design elements that operate in a three-dimensional environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR general course: ART 1350
Prerequisites: Art 1610 and Art 1620, with a minimum level of C. The continuation of Art 1620, with special emphasis on painting process and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1050
Prerequisite: ART 1610 with C or higher. Introduce the basic language and technology of digital media in visual arts and design.
A survey of non-western art in Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania in ancient and modern times.
An overview of Western traditional art from the Paleolithic to the Gothic period.
Prerequisite: ART 1920 with C or higher. An overview of traditional Western art from the late Gothic period to the present.
(Same as SPAN 2105, PS 2105, SOC 2105, ANTH 2105, GEOG 2105.) Introduction to Latin America with multi-disciplinary and team teaching. It covers the culture and society of the region in terms of prehistory, history, geography, politics, art, language and literature. A compulsory course for all minors in Latin American studies.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1640 and ART 1650 (C or higher) or ART 2310 (C or higher) or teacher permission. An introduction to printmaking, including a variety of screen printing and letterpress printing methods. Manual templates used and templates generated by computers and photocopiers. Six-hour studio course.
Review the modern history and contemporary theories of art education, with special emphasis on the basic content of subject art education (aesthetics, criticism, history, and production); introduce general curriculum concerns, evaluation, and publicity issues.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620 and Art 1650 with C or higher or teacher permission. Programs involved in making graphic design materials by computer. Basic knowledge of word processing, drawing, and page layout programs for graphic design. Six-hour studio course.
An introduction to typography, including the history, usage, and anatomy of the font. The project focuses on using types as images and communication methods to creatively solve problems. Projects range from text explanations to page layouts using industry standard applications. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Permission from the teacher or the director of a specific study abroad program. Explore the low-level issues in art. The theme will vary from instructor to instructor. It can repeat up to 9 hours.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1630 and Art 1650 with C or better or teacher permission. Crafts and techniques used in sculpture, including modeling, welding, and wooden structures. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620 and Art 1640 with C or better or teacher permission. Introduce the drawing skills of specific media, focusing on basic expression skills, understanding of formal issues, and specific vocabulary of specific media. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620 and Art 1630 with C or better or teacher permission. The studio's experience in designing and creating three-dimensional ceramic forms that emphasize manual construction techniques. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Provide professional preparation for contemporary visual artists; prepare professional documents and discuss professional roles and responsibilities.
Prerequisite: The minimum level of ART 1610 and PSY 1410 is C. Topics include historical overviews, examination of professional standards and research, mental health resources, personal mental health assessments, and exploration of artistic techniques that support health and recovery.
Prerequisite: The minimum level of Art 3001 is C. Topics include the therapeutic characteristics of art media, techniques and methods that effectively attract participants to participate in art practice, and an overview of pre-professional art promotion methods in different environments and different groups of people.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1630 and Art 1650 with C or better or teacher permission. An introductory course that deals with the techniques, materials and concepts of using wood as the main method of artistic creation. Material use and conceptual relevance will guide students to explore wood manufacturing, carving and lamination techniques, combined with the experimental use of mold manufacturing and additional media. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1630 and Art 1650 with C or better or teacher permission. An introductory course that deals with the techniques, materials and concepts of using metal as the main method of artistic creation. Material usage and conceptual relevance will guide students to explore metal manufacturing, welding techniques and casting processes, such as dewaxing and sand casting. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1630 and Art 1650 with C or better or teacher permission. An introductory course that involves the use of digital-based processes (such as 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, and CNC-based plasma cutting) as the main method of artistic production techniques, materials, and concepts. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620, Art 1640 and Art 1650 with C or better or teacher permission. An introductory print media course, which includes learning various screen printing methods and digital processes related to print media. Topics covered include hand-drawn templates, computer-generated images, and digital printing. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620, Art 1640 and Art 1650 with C or better or teacher permission. An introductory print media course for lithographic (flat) image production. Topics include lithographic limestone printing, photographic plates, and a variety of single-character printing methods. It has a printing process that uses direct drawing, photographic images, and layered colors. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620 and Art 1630 with C or better or teacher permission. Explore handcrafted ceramic techniques, focusing on the development of sculptural forms. Develop an understanding of formal issues, media troubleshooting, and oral and visual vocabulary unique to handmade ceramics. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620 and Art 1630 with C or better or teacher permission. Develop skills in the use of materials and equipment to create advanced ceramic sculpture forms. Emphasizes the further development of a theoretical framework for understanding ceramic processes and how to integrate them with other media. Introduced experimental methods and emerging technologies. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620 and Art 1640 with C or better or teacher permission. Explore the painting techniques of specific media, focusing on the development of observational painting and drawing techniques using still life arrangements. Develop an understanding of formal issues and oral and visual vocabulary of specific media. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620 and Art 1640 with C or better or teacher permission. Exploring the drawing techniques of specific media, focusing on the development of observational drawing and drawing techniques using characters in various arrangements. Develop an understanding of formal issues and oral and visual vocabulary of specific media. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: ART 3070 and ART 3071 achieve C or higher or teacher permission. Explore painting techniques in various media, focusing on the development of students' personality and personal expression. Develop an understanding of formal issues and oral and visual vocabulary of specific media. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 3330 with C or better or teacher permission. Understand the graphic design process in the design business. Emphasize the real-world aspects of graphic design through personal projects for real-world clients.
Prerequisites: ART 4130, ART 4520, ART 4720 and ART 4820 or higher; permission from the department. Focus on the development, creation and display of individual art works in the group dynamics to successfully complete the high-level exhibition.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620, Art 1640 and Art 1650 with C or better or teacher permission. Including copperplate etching, collagraph and wood letterpress printing. Use non-toxic etched ground and various forms of relief to create images. Six-hour studio course.
Lectures with hands-on parts are designed to inform the role of art in children’s lives; exposure to art history and appreciation; children as image makers; the importance of curiosity, observation and imagination to children and the classroom; and visual arts Relevant methods for integration into the classroom.
Prerequisite: Art 2200 and C or better or teacher permission. Investigate child development theories and issues related to children, elementary school culture, curriculum development and implementation, and teaching and management strategies. Explore materials and processes suitable for K-6 art education in the studio laboratory. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 2200 and C or better or teacher permission. Focus on the nature of middle school students, middle school culture, curriculum development and implementation, and teaching and management strategies. Materials and processes suitable for 7-12 art education to be explored in the studio laboratory. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 2200 and C or better or teacher permission. Participate in the K-12 art classroom environment, conduct classroom discussions and reading teaching experience. Development of advanced art courses at K-12 level. You can apply for up to 9 credits for a degree. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 2310 and ART 2325 with C or higher. Explore the relationship between text and images. The project focuses on visual language, concepts, formation and technical skills. Use various design methods covered by industry standard applications. Introduced current designers and design trends. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: ART 2325 and ART 3325; permission from the department. Based on the beginning of combined problems, more advanced and complex conceptual skills, production techniques, and an introduction to offset printing processes. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 3325 with C or better or teacher permission. The intermediate graphic design course focuses on designing product labels, external structures and any other components of product packaging. Students will be engaged in concept development, problem solving and surface design. Computer-generated renderings and 3D forms. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: ART 2325. A high-level view of the graphic design process in interface design. A single project created by using industry-specific software applications emphasizes the formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of interface design. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Permission from the teacher or the director of a specific study abroad program. Explore the upper-level issues in art. The theme will vary from instructor to instructor. It can repeat up to 9 hours.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1630 and Art 1650 with C or better or teacher permission. Introduce the techniques and techniques used in sculpture, including casting techniques; subtraction of various materials and constructive experience. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 2510 or ART 3520 with C or higher or teacher permission. Development of concepts and techniques, mainly focusing on wood carving. The auxiliary use of wood structure, carving, lamination, and other sculpture materials. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640 (all C or higher) or teacher permission. An introduction to the production of artist books, covering the basic structure of books, binding, simple image production techniques, using paper as a creative medium, and developing creative content. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640 (C or higher). An advanced drawing course that focuses on creating original images and cultivating the ability to render images objectively using various methods and media. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 2310 and C or better or teacher permission. Explore the use of computers in 2D and 3D media related to art and design concepts. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 3610 and C or better or teacher permission. Computer-generated or assisted works of art. Development of original works of art or design. Six-hour studio course.
Introduce concepts. Specific concepts include gestures and expressions, spatial structure and proportions, and the influence of light and curtains on human form. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1640 with C or higher. Use a variety of color painting media, color theory principles, and a broader background understanding of the history, culture, psychology, and physiology of color to develop visual thinking processes and objective painting skills.
Prerequisite: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1640 with C or higher. A continuation of ART 2710, with additional attention to personal expression and art history perspectives. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 2710 and C or better or teacher permission. The creation process, thought development and project planning of painting. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. From the perspective of Europe and Islam, the art of the Crusades and Pilgrimage, and Romanesque and Gothic periods.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1650 (all C or higher) or ART 2310 C or higher or with the permission of the teacher. An introduction to letterpress printing, typesetting, design, and printing letterpress to create text and images. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 1610, ART 1620 and ART 1630 with C or higher. The basic process and technique of creating three-dimensional clay shapes on wheels (cylinders, bowls and cups). Introduced some basic handmade methods. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 2810 and ART 3820 or teacher permission. The studio’s experience in designing, forming and decorating functional/non-functional forms. Introduce some basic material techniques (clay and glaze recipes and firing techniques). Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Take a look at the art of the Islamic world from the end of the 7th century to the 16th century. Focus on the materials, images, styles and historical background of architecture, sculpture, painting, manuscript making and decorative arts in the Middle East, North Africa and Southern Europe.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Investigate early Christianity, Byzantium, and early medieval art in Europe. Focus on the materials, images, styles and historical background of art and architecture produced in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean from the third century to the eleventh century.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Nordic art from the late 14th to the 16th century focused on architecture, sculpture, and painting in Britain, France, Germany, and the Low Countries.
Prerequisite: Art 1910 and C or better or teacher permission. Survey of Aboriginal Culture and Art in North America.
Prerequisite: Art 1910 and C or better or teacher permission. A survey of pre-Columbian art in Mesoamerica from Olmec to Mexico.
Prerequisite: Art 1910 and C or better or teacher permission. A survey of Peruvian pre-Columbian art from Chavin to Inca.
Prerequisite: Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. The survey of Latin American art from the period of independence (1821) to the present focuses on architecture, sculpture, and painting from Mexico to South America. The influence of these cultural expressions on American Hispanic/Chicano/Latino art.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Examine the visual arts of the Italian Renaissance (approximately 1300-1600 AD).
Prerequisites: ART 1910, ART 1920, and ART 1930, C or higher; only for art history majors. A practical visual resource management course for students in a professional environment. Theory, standards, technology and management of digital and analog image collection in academic or non-profit environments.
Prerequisite: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1650 (C or higher) or ART 2310 (C or higher) or teacher permission. Multimedia design, including website design, planning and creation. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1910, Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Consider the historical and philosophical foundations of art history as modern disciplines and various interpretation methods used by art historians.
Prerequisites: Art 1910, Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Ethics and professional practice in the field of art history. Investigate the career options available for the art history major; familiarize students with job preparation and graduate school applications; investigate the ethics of collections, scholarships, conservation, and the art market.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Interdisciplinary research influences the composition, production and consumption of Western books from ancient times to the present. Emphasizes such transitional phases, such as the 4th century manuscripts replacing scrolls, and the 15th century printed books replacing handwritten books.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. An overview of American painting, sculpture, and architecture from the colonial period to the Armory Show (1913).
Prerequisites: Art 1620, Art 1630 and Art 1640 with C or better or teacher permission. The subject and credits are determined by the teacher. Workshops can be conducted in art education or any art subject field. (A maximum of 9 credits can be applied for a degree.) Depending on the subject, it may be a 6-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1620, Art 1630, Art 1640 and C or better or teacher permission. The topic is decided by the instructor. Workshops can be conducted in the field of studio art or graphic design. (You can apply for up to 9 credits for a degree.)
Prerequisites: Senior status; plan approval; must be carried out simultaneously with ART 4003. Practical classes provide students with opportunities to observe and participate in group and individual courses. Students accept the supervision of a qualified art therapist and art therapist on site.
Prerequisites: senior status; plan approval; must be carried out simultaneously with ART 4002. Students will prepare an academic paper and provide a professional presentation and accompanying artwork to report on their field internship experience. Students will also participate in an advanced art exhibition.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640 and ART 1650, C or higher; must have advanced qualifications to register. Focus on public practices related to artistic creation, such as interdisciplinary criticism, presentation, research methods, and self-analysis. Students will create works of art based on critical inquiries and display them in a group exhibition at the end of the course. Must have a grade of C or higher. Only in the fall, a six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Department permission is required; students must also register for advanced studio courses. Need to successfully complete the BFA exhibition, generate portfolio materials and public demonstrations. Must get a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite: ART 3072 or teacher permission. The personal exploration of painting techniques and styles in specific media focuses on the research and development of a series of works based on the guidance of students. Students will build an awareness of formal issues and acquire verbal and visual vocabulary specific to specific media. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640 or teacher permission. Further engaged in papermaking, binding and production of artist books. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 3021 and C or better or teacher permission. A printmaking course, an intermediate project featuring screen printing, embossing, etching, and lithography. More focused on creating layered color prints and discussion of contemporary issues related to diversity and processing-based image production. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 4120 and C or higher or teacher permission. Advanced research in print media focuses on creating layered, self-directed works in print. A mixture of guided work in new technology and independent work based on personal advice. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 4130 and C or higher or teacher permission. Conduct in-depth independent research in one or more fields selected by the students, and negotiate the plan with the instructor, and finally work for the BFA/BA exhibition. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Art 1610, Art 1620, Art 1630 and Art 1640 with C or better or teacher permission. Conceptualization, technical skills and professional practice of vector software and digital illustrations. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1640 (C or higher). Introduce the basic methods, materials and business practices of illustration, with emphasis on the development of rendering skills. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 4290 with C or higher. Continue to explore methods and materials, emphasizing the development of personal style. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 3330 and C or higher or department approval. Continue to generate portfolio-based questions, with greater emphasis on advanced design skills related to the specific needs of the workplace. Including basic collateral issues, advertising campaigns, corporate image, signage, and self-promotion packages. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 4310 or department approval. After the portfolio review, each class member will design a project to conceptually and visually solve his or her design/illustration goals. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Senior students gain practical experience as interns in a professional environment. Approximately 150 working hours are required for this semester.
Prerequisite: ART 3930 with C or higher. Intermediate interaction design course, focusing on interface design. Focus on using industry standard Web design applications to design, plan, and create Web sites. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 4390 and C or better or teacher permission. An advanced interactive design course that emphasizes the design and implementation of visually appealing immersive environments. Students can work alone or as a team using industry standard Web design applications to create independent Web projects. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 2325 with C or better or teacher permission. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the graphic design process in time-based media. A single project created by using industry-specific software applications emphasizes the formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of dynamic typography. Six-hour studio course
Prerequisite: Art 3530 and C or better or teacher permission. Development of concepts and techniques, mainly focusing on metal sculptures. Gas welding, electric welding, production, polishing, finishing and other sculptural materials for auxiliary use. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 4510 and C or higher or teacher permission. The development of concepts and technologies mainly focuses on the casting activities of the foundry; it covers the secondary use of various metal casting technologies and other materials. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisites: Two of the following: ART 3010, ART 3011, ART 3012, ART 3040, ART 3041, ART 3820; or permission of the instructor. Advanced courses for students who are committed to broadening artistic practice or perfecting 3D art production methods. Students work independently under the supervision of teachers to develop 3D-based portfolios. Covers discussion and research on contemporary issues in space practice, as well as advanced techniques that extend the introductory skill set provided in earlier 3D courses. Six-hour studio course. It can repeat up to 9 hours.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission. The structure and content are determined by the art school according to personal needs. Students should be prepared to conduct independent research and experiments in their chosen field. (You can apply for up to 6 credits for a degree.) Students can only register for ART 4640 once per semester. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 3730 with C or better or teacher permission. Drawing project; the content of the course is planned by the student under the supervision of the tutor. The final paper is required. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 4710 and C or higher or teacher permission. The independent study course of painting continues to focus on painting IV. The final paper is required. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 4720 and C or better or teacher permission. Direct personal research; continue drawing IV at a more advanced level. The final paper is required. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630 and ART 1650 (C or higher) or ART 2310 (C or higher) or teacher permission. Focus on the creative process of letterpress printing, typography, design, printed raised forms to create specific aspects of text and images, collaboration, production, and market design. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 3830 and C or better or teacher permission. Guide individual research on issues mutually agreed upon by students and course teachers. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 4810 and C or better or teacher permission. Further work is described in Ceramics IV (ART 4810). Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 4820 with C or better or teacher permission. Further work is described in Ceramics V (ART 4820). A written essay and exhibition are required. Six-hour studio course.
Prerequisite: Art 1910 and C or better or teacher permission. Visual arts surveys from the African continent and censorship of selected artists of African diaspora. The discussion of artistic creation from ancient times to contemporary times focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. The art history survey of African-American culture and visual arts begins with the expressions of painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in the 18th century, but focuses on expressions of the 20th century.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Investigate the history of two-dimensional design in Europe and North America, focusing on the role of visual culture in modern society and the influence of art, architecture, advertising and the professionalism in this field on modern and contemporary design.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Examine 19th-century visual art from Europe, America, Africa or America. The topics will vary according to the professor's field of expertise.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Paintings and sculptures created by female artists in Europe and America from the Renaissance period (1400) to the modern period (1945).
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. Western visual art movements and problems in American painting and sculpture in the 20th century.
Prerequisites: Art 1920 and Art 1930 with C or better or teacher permission. The content varies. When provided, the course title in the course schedule will indicate the specific topic involved. Depending on the nature of the material to be covered, teachers may impose prerequisites. Can be repeated for up to 9 hours.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Independent investigation of art history under the guidance of art history faculty. The subject of the survey must be determined by the students and faculty before registration. Not repeatable.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission. In-depth research and writing projects conducted under the direct guidance of a supervising art history faculty member.
Dr. Laura Cochrane laura.cochrane@mtsu.edu 615-898-2460
Heather Boyett (AL) Heather.Boyett@mtsu.edu 615-898-5089 | PH 122 Christina-Ann Graves (MZ) Christina-Ann.Graves@mtsu.edu 615-494-7662 | PH 123
Department of Art and Design, Middle Tennessee State University MTSU Box 25 1301 East Main Street Murfreesboro, TN 37132