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Course Code
ART 400A  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Ceramics 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



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ART 400C  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Painting 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



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ART 400D  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Printmaking 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Further development of conceptual and formal qualities of creative work in a selected printmaking media such as relief printing, intaglio printing, lithography or serigraphy, with emphasis on consistency of small editions. The scope of the work and media will be determined in a contractual agreement between the student and instructor. Students are required to have earned 8 credits in Art 300D prior to enrolling in this class. 



Course Code
ART 400E  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Sculpture 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



Course Code
ART 400F  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Photography 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



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ART 400H  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Figure Drawing 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



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ART 400I  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



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ART 400J  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Art Education 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



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ART 400K  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Fiber/Textiles 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



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ART 400L  Credits 1-6 
Title Individualized Studies in Illustration 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individualized instruction in media not regularly offered in studio concentrations. 



Course Code
ART 402  Credits
Title Advanced Methods: Art Education 
Prerequisite ART 350 ART 375 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description The primary intent and first half of this course focuses on ensuring that students are prepared to enter a classroom or other educational setting armed with the most current, relevant and practical classroom management strategies and teaching methodologies. This course will focus on what it means to be a professional career educator, advocate and leader in the field of art education. Students will learn about professional portfolio preparation, art career exploration and investigate the most current, relevant and effective uses of technology. The second half of the course is to provide opportunities for students to tailor their education to investigate areas of personal interest within art education related fields. Students will be allowed to choose between flexible units of study and experiences. Students have the opportunity to spend 30-60 hours in visual art related service learning practicum settings (30 partner agencies) of their choice or they may choose between a variety of other units of study and research such as Educational Technology, Crafts in the classroom, Arts Advocacy, Public art, Art Therapy and participating in the Student Academic Conference on an art education related research project. This course is required for K-12 licensure for teachers of Art Education and is a part of the MSUM Service Learning initiative. 



Course Code
ART 404A  Credits
Title Ceramics Studio 
Prerequisite ART 303A ART 304A ART 305A 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Individual contracts are employed to allow students to seek their own voice and direction in ceramics, preparing them to continue as active individually expressive artists after graduation. Work produced is frequently connected to the senior exhibition. Students may take Art 404A and 405A in any order. 



Course Code
ART 404C  Credits
Title Figure Drawing/Painting Studio 
Prerequisite ART 203C or ART 203H or ART 303C or 4 credits of drawing (H) or Illustration (L) at the 300 level  
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description This is an advanced study (combined painting and drawing media) from life model focusing on figure’s anatomy, proportion, color, composition and the surrounding environment. The primary media will be traditional charcoal, watercolor and oil. The subjects of portraiture and figure drawing /painting in both historical and contemporary approaches will be discussed. During the semester, students will develop a portfolio of strong figurative work. May be repeated up to 8 credits.  



Course Code
ART 404D  Credits
Title Printmaking Studio 
Prerequisite ART 304D ART 305D ART 303D 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Students may choose any combination of the printmaking processes (relief, intaglio, lithography, screen-printing, mono-printing), but are asked to specialize in one process for the final semester of 400 level studio. Color processes are emphasized. Personal expression is expected. Students may take Art 404D and 405D in any order. 



Course Code
ART 404E  Credits
Title Sculpture Studio 
Prerequisite ART 303E ART 304E ART 305E 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Emphasis on professional development and individual student investigation of methods, materials, and concepts intended for the development of a personal visual vocabulary resulting in a cohesive body of work. Students must have completed Art 303E, 304E, and 305E prior to enrolling in this class. Students may take Art 404E and 405E in any order. 



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ART 404F  Credits
Title Photography Studio 
Prerequisite ART 303F ART 304F ART 305F 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Further development of conceptual and formal qualities in selected non-silver process photographic projects, plus color photography and processing. The scope of the work and the media will be determined in contractual arrangement between the student and the instructor. Students are required to have completed Art 304F and 305F prior to enrolling in this class. 



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ART 404H  Credits
Title Drawing Studio 
Prerequisite ART 304H ART 305H ART 303H 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Further development of conceptual and formal qualities of drawing in media of particular interest to the student based on previous investigation and initial contractual agreement between student and instructor. Emphasis on the development of a cohesive body of work showing coordination of technical, formal and conceptual issues in the context of personal imagery. Students must have completed eight credits of Art 304H, 305H, or 303H prior to enrolling in this class. Students may take Art 404H and 405H in any order. 



Course Code
ART 405A  Credits
Title Ceramics Studio 
Prerequisite ART 303A ART 304A ART 305A 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description A continuation of study begun in Art 404A. Individual contracts are employed to allow students to seek their own voice and direction in ceramics, preparing them to continue as active individually expressive artists after graduation. Work produced is frequently connected to the senior exhibition. Students may take Art 404A and 405A in any order. 



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ART 405C  Credits
Title Painting Studio 
Prerequisite ART 404C 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Further development of advanced studio work. Emphasis on production of cohesive body of work, portfolio preparation, professional presentation, and senior exhibition. 



Course Code
ART 405D  Credits
Title Printmaking Studio 
Prerequisite ART 304D ART 305D 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description A continuation of study begun in Art 404D. Students may choose any combination of the printmaking processes (relief, intaglio, lithography, screen-printing, mono-printing), but are asked to specialize in one process for the final semester of 400 level studio. Color processes are emphasized. Personal expression is expected. Students may take Art 404D and 405D in any order.