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1.00 Credits
Studies basic techniques, processes and skills as they apply to fabrication of wood, plastic and mixed media art forms. Exclusively emphasizes technical aspects of these media rather than completion of artistic problems. (Offered spring semester)
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1.00 Credits
Covers two curricular units, one in which students are introduced to the processes, equipment, hand tools, materials, and necessary safety procedures related to the art department woodshop. In the other unit in this course, students are taught art preparation techniques which they will encounter both as a student and professional. Offered satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.
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3.00 Credits
This beginning sculptural practices course introduces fundamentals in traditional and contemporary sculpture. Students are asked to explore various mediums, techniques, and equipment including: wood and metal fabrication, casting with plaster, and mixed media and digital technology processes. Assigned projects, extensive sketchbook work, artist research, and critique participation is expected.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces basic technical approaches to fabricating small scale, non-ferrous metals (silver, copper, brass, nickel) including sawing, soldering, filing, drilling, form raising/pressing, texturing, and finishing processes. Investigation into the rich history of metalsmithing as well as innovative contemporary applications will manifest in both sculptural objects and jewelry. Individual studio projects and critical discussion will address aesthetic, conceptual and technical aspects of metalsmithing. Prerequisite: ART 1120.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces ceramic form through traditional hand processes, simple mold making and slip casting. Includes underglaze decoration, glaze application, image transfer, low and high firing processes. Emphasizes formal and conceptual understanding, the development of a strong foundation in ceramic process and the formation of a personal voice in the medium.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces ceramic form through wheel throwing technique. Includes underglaze decoration, glaze application, image transfer, and high temperature surfaces. Emphasizes formal and conceptual understanding, the development of a strong foundation in ceramic process, and the formation of a personal voice in the medium.
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3.00 Credits
A basic course in ceramics designed to introduce handbuilding and wheel throwing in one semester. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of basic clay forming methods; developing surface treatments including slip, glaze and stains with an emphasis on low fire techniques, and understanding electric kiln firing and operations. For Art Education majors/non art majors only. Prerequisites: none.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the historical, cultural, and contemporary roles of museums and preservation institutions in society. Introduces students to the museum professions, collection and exhibition installation strategies, and ethical problems of governance and collection. Field trips to regional collections are included. Cross listed with AMST/ANTH/HIST 2700.
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3.00 Credits
Studies art, history, religion and culture of Islamic Middle East from the time of Prophet Muhammad to the rise of the Mongols (i.e., ca. 600 - 1250 AD). Emphasizes the arts if Islam.
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3.00 Credits
In a thematic organization, explores both North African an Sub-Saharan cultures, incorporating issues pertinent to art history, African American studies, anthropology, religious studies and women's studies. Looks at music, dance, body language, festival celebration, coming of age rituals, fertility rites, harvests and funerals. Prerequisites: none. Cross listed with AAST 2730 and ANTH 2730.
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