Art

Course Code	ART 402  Credits 3
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 4
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 4
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 4
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 4
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.

Course Code	ART 404F  Credits 4
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.

Course Code	ART 404H  Credits 4
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 4
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.

Course Code	ART 405C  Credits 4
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 4
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.

Course Code	ART 405E  Credits 4
Title	Sculpture Studio
Prerequisite	ART 304E ART 305E OR ART 303E
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	A continuation of study begun in Art 404E. 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 304E, and 305E prior to enrolling in this class. Students may take Art 404E and 405E in any order.

Course Code	ART 405F  Credits 4
Title	Photography Studio
Prerequisite	ART 304F ART 305F
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	A continuation of study begun in Art 404F. 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.

Course Code	ART 405H  Credits 4
Title	Advanced Studies in Drawing and Illustration
Prerequisite	A minimum of 12 credits of 300 or 400 level courses in Drawing and Illustration. Choose from: ART 303H, ART 304H, ART 305H, ART 305L, ART 404C
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Development of a cohesive body of drawings or illustrations in preparation for the required BFA exhibition or also for application to the Certificate in Studio Research. Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits of 300 and 400 level Drawing and Illustration courses prior to enrolling. May be repeated for up to 8 credits.

Course Code	ART 405L  Credits 4
Title	Illustration Studio
Prerequisite	ART 305L
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Continues study begun in 404L. Further development of conceptual and formal qualities of illustration in media selected appropriate to the subject. Emphasis will be placed on producing a conclusive, clear pictorial statement.

Course Code	ART 408  Credits 4
Title	Women and Art
Course Outline	Course Outline
Writing Intensive	Yes
Description	This course examines the history of women artists as well as the representation of women as subjects in art. The course also provides a historical introduction to feminist art history and methodology. Same as WS 408.

Course Code	ART 425  Credits 2-4
Title	Art History Field Experience
Prerequisite	ART 233, ART 234, ART 233M, and ART 234 M, or permission from instructor
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Art History Field Experience is a focused travel course introducing the visual arts and heritage of a given region or regions. Reading, writing, and oral presentation assignments are combined with on-site explorations of important art collections, cultural monuments as well as visits with professionals in art historical fields.

Course Code	ART 430  Credits 4
Title	Nineteenth Century Art
Prerequisite	ART 233 ART 234
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	History of Nineteenth-Century painting, sculpture, photography and architecture, including Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism.

Course Code	ART 431  Credits 4
Title	Twentieth Century Art
Prerequisite	ART 233 and ART 234
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	History of Twentieth-Century avant-garde painting, sculpture, photography and architecture, from Art Nouveau to Pop Art.

Course Code	ART 450  Credits 4
Title	Contemporary Art, Design, and Theory
Prerequisite	ART 233 and ART 234
Course Outline	Course Outline
Writing Intensive	Yes
Description	This seminar course is designed as a capstone course for art majors. Emphasis will be placed on major art movements and theoretical concepts from 1945 to the present day. In addition to the listed prerequisites, students must complete one upper-level art history course prior to enrolling in this class.

Course Code	ART 460  Credits 2
Title	Professional Practices III
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Seminar focusing on living a sustainable life as an emerging professional artist. Topics include developing a business plan, working with contracts, and taxes and bookkeeping.