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3.00 Credits
The first semester places emphasis on learning to create original work, while exploring the physical properties of clay. The vast expressive potential of clay will become apparent through increased visual awareness of historic and contemporary ceramic art and through the use of the basic ceramic techniques of forming, glazing and firing. Knowledge of basic tools and equipment will be obtained through the use of hand tools, slab roller, clay extruder, potter's wheel, and electric and gas-fired kilns. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A general survey course covering the Renaissance through the modern period. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the interrelationships between history, culture and art. Although focused in the Western tradition, this course includes non-Western material and perspectives. In addition to tests on readings and lecture materials, students will write essays meant to explore diverse art historical methodologies and local art collections. ARTS 2303 is recommended but not required.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed for elementary teachers, providing them with the basic concepts, processes, and skills involved in the creation, appreciation, and evaluation of the visual arts and music. Though designed for future educators, course content will be applicable for persons directing fine arts programs for children and adolescents outside of school. This course will address the current Texas educator standards (TExES) for the EC - Grade 6 Generalist, the EC - Grade 6 Bilingual Generalist, and the EC - Grade 12 Art certifications. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of ARTS 1316, as students expand upon pre-existing knowledge of line, volume, light, shading and perspective to clarify observations from life. This course is designed to expand the student's use of materials and processes within the context of drawing. Emphasis will be placed on the exploration of color media and compositional choices. Subjects range from still life to portraiture, with an introduction to drawing the human figure from direct observation. Prerequisites: ARTS 1316 and 1317. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in the use and application of watercolor in both traditional and experimental styles, with emphasis on various skills and techniques involved in landscape, still life and abstraction. Prerequisites: ARTS 1311, ARTS 1316 and ARTS 1317 or equivalents for Art majors only. (Fall, Spring)
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0.00 Credits
Registration in this zero-credit course provides notification to the Art department that a student intends to complete the required portfolio review in the current semester. Only students majoring in art are required to take this course. Students should fulfill their portfolio review requirement after they have completed at least 18 hours of studio art required courses, most often as a second semester sophomore or a first semester junior. The portfolio review must be completed before an art major can take any 4000 level studio courses. Although this course does not meet on a regular schedule, informative meetings will be scheduled and students will be notified of the portfolio review dates and procedures. A P/N grade is assigned for this course, and although it does not get averaged into the overall GPA, students must pass this requirement before they are certified to graduate. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing with a minimum of 18 hours completed in studio art courses. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A personal and creative investigation of the plastic media and its expression of ideas. Assignments are made which acquaint the person with concepts about space, texture, and color as well as the practicals of canvas construction. Prerequisites: ARTS 1311, 1316 and 1317 or equivalents for Art majors only. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students use clay to explore sculptural concepts and develop basic skills of observation and execution. Traditional methods of sculpting from the nude figure are introduced as a means of understanding form, shape, structure, anatomy and gesture. Both naturalism and abstraction of the figure are emphasized. Clay and tool kits are available in the Bookstore. Prerequisites: ARTS 1311 and 1316. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the history and techniques of relief printmaking processes that focuses on woodblock printing. Eastern and western processes are explored as well as single block reduction, hand printing, and multiple block color printing. Open to non-majors with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: ARTS 1311, ARTS 1316, ARTS 1317 and ARTS 2332 or equivalents. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of Watercolor I with emphasis on landscape painting outdoors and wet on wet techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 2366 or equivalent. (Fall, Spring)
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