ART105, Introduction to Visual Culture: This
lecture-based course provides a survey of art and visual culture
from around the world from prehistory to postmodernism. It also
presents an introduction to a variety of methods by which art and
visual culture are customarily understood. It is designed to
explore the relationship between art history and history, and
between objects and key episodes in political, social and
intellectual history. (U)(3). Fall.
ART107, Drawing: An introduction to the
fundamentals of drawing as a medium of expression. The course
introduces design principles and an appreciation of the history and
practice of drawing. Prerequisite: major or minor and permission of
instructor. (U)(3). Fall.
ART210, Process: Art+Design Exploration: This
course connects art + design practices and develops students'
individual artistic sensibilities through projects including
creation of a portfolio framework and creating a mini-thesis.
Prerequisites: ART105, ART107 or permission of instructor. (U)(3).
Spring.
ART303, Photography: An exploration of
electronic still photography as an art form. Digital manipulation,
historical photographic sources and electronic still cameras are
studied. Prerequisites: ART105, ART107, ART210 or permission of
instructor. (U)(3)
ART304, Depiction: An exploration of sequential
art and book illustration methods and practices. The course
encompasses the study of techniques used in creating sequential art
in genres such as: graphic novels, comic books, comic strips,
children's books and storyboards for animation. Prerequisites:
ART105, ART107, ART210 or permission of instructor. (U)(3)
ART305, Time and Motion: This course explores
art forms that have a temporal component, including animation
(flash, claymation and stop-motion), digital imaging, video and
performance. Prerequisites: ART105, ART107, ART210 or permission of
instructor. (U)(3)
ART306, Interactive: This course is an
exploration of art that provokes interaction with audiences,
including web and information design, net art, video game design
and relational art. Prerequisites: ART105, ART107, ART210 or
permission of instructor. (U)(3)
ART308, Structure: Graphic Design: This course
provides an introduction to design concepts from an artistic and
structural perspective. Students are introduced to a range of
design problems and the work of several artists and designers.
Emphasis is placed on the interplay of image, text and creativity
in creating meaning. Prerequisites: ART105, ART107, ART210 or
permission of instructor. (U)(3)
ART311, Function: This course is an exploration
product and packaging design. The class covers 2d, 3d, utilitarian
and whimsical objects. Prerequisites: ART105, ART107, ART210 or
permission of instructor. (U)(3)
ART312, Design: History and Theory: This course
provides an introduction to the history of Modern and Postmodern
Design. It is expressly designed to explore the relationship
between the design disciplines (graphic design, furniture design,
architecture, textile design, interior design and fashion), as well
as the dialogue between design history and design theory. This
course provides an introduction to the history of Modern and
Postmodern Design. It is expressly designed to explore the
relationship between the design disciplines (graphic design,
furniture design, architecture, textile design, interior design and
fashion), as well as the dialogue between design history and design
theory. Prerequisites: ART 105, or junior or senior standing, or
permission of instructor. (U)(3)
ART314, Museum as Theatre: This course
considers aesthetic and theoretical issues that cross the
boundaries between performance art and museum exhibition spaces.
The course is discussion and activity-based and incorporates
historical study, direct experience, critical analysis and research
at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Prerequisites: ART 105, or
Junior or Senior standing, or permission of instructor. This course
meets off campus. Students will pay entrance fees to local museums.
(U)(3)
ART315, Postmodernism in the Arts: Introduction
to postmodernist theory as it applies to studio art, theater, dance
and music. Postmodern forms of art such as installation,
video art, performance art and happenings will be discussed.
Prerequisites: ART 105, or junior or senior standing, or permission
of instructor. (U)(3)
ART322, Painting: This course will cover the
elements of painting, especially painting from observation, while
introducing aesthetic issues that pertain to the visual arts. The
class will expose the student to a broad range of ideas and
approaches relating to painting and the visual arts. Prerequisites:
ART105, ART107, ART210 or permission of instructor. (U)(3)
ART360, Space: The focus of this course is the
creation of 3 dimensional works utilizing traditional and
nontraditional materials. Discussions, lectures and critiques will
explore and emphasize concept, materials, space, form, site,
presentation, craft, and context. Prerequisites: ART105, ART107,
ART210 or permission of instructor. May be taken concurrently
wit ART210. (U)(3). Spring.
ART380, 381, 382, Special Topics in Art & Visual
Culture: Work in the special seminar will be centered on a
specific aspect of studio art, art history, or visual culture.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (U) (1, 2, 3)
ART401, 402, 403, Independent Study: Art +
Design: Offers the qualified student the opportunity to
pursue a topic of individual interest. Prerequisites: Junior or
Senior standing and approval of written project proposal. (U) (1,
2, 3)
ART411, Thesis: Art+Design: This course centers
on the creation of a comprehensive thesis project based in art and
design. Students in the course will also create a
professional portfolio or add to an existing one. The thesis
will consist of one or more artistic investigations of a pressing
question, theme or idea. Prerequisites: Senior standing, majors and
minors only with approval. (U)(3).
ART451, 452, 453, Internship: On the job
experience or apprenticeship related to the student's interests or
degree objectives. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing,
minimum 25 credits in ART courses, and approval of the program
director. Majors only. (U) (1, 2, 3)