Art: Studio or Visual Communications

Art: Studio or Visual Communications

B.A. Degree — Art: Studio Major

In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Studio Art must complete 48 or more semester hours of art including the Foundation Requirements and the Studio Concentration.

Foundation Requirements:
ARTS1210 Foundation Design: 2-D Composition 3 s.h.
ARTS1220 Foundation Design: 3-D Composition 3 s.h.
ARTS1230 Introduction to Drawing 3 s.h.
ARTS2120 Experimental Drawing or: ARTS2200 Figure Drawing 3 s.h.
ARTS2250 Introduction to Painting 3 s.h.
ARTS2300 Art History Survey: Ancient to Medieval 3 s.h.
ARTS2310 Art History Survey: Renaissance to Modern 3 s.h.
ARTS3450 20th Century American Art History 3 s.h.
ARTS3990 Art Seminar 3 s.h.
ARTS4500 Advanced Studio Practices 3 s.h.
ARTS4720 Senior Exhibition: Studio Art 0-1 s.h.

Studio Major:
Concentration Courses (choose one of four concentration tracks)
Sculpture Concentration 15-16 s.h.
Choose two: ARTS3460, ARTS3470, ARTS3480, or ARTS3490 and ARTS4410
Choose one: ARTS2270 with ARTS2280 or ARTS3270 with ARTS2280
Choose two: ARTS2320, ARTS3350, ARTS3500, ARTS3360, ARTS3400, ARTS3320, or ARTS3330
Ceramics Concentration 20 s.h.
ARTS2270 with ARTS2280, ARTS3270 with ARTS2280 and ARTS4360 Advanced Ceramics
Choose one: ARTS3460, ARTS3470, ARTS3480, or ARTS3490
Choose two: ARTS2320, ARTS3350, ARTS3500, ARTS3360, ARTS3400, ARTS3320, or ARTS3330
Painting Concentration 18-19 s.h.
ARTS3500 Painting: Expanded Forms and Mediums
Choose 9 hours from the following (may repeat each course once): ARTS3360, ARTS3400, ARTS4370
Choose one: ARTS2270 with ARTS2280, ARTS3270 with ARTS2280, ARTS3460, ARTS3470, ARTS3480, or ARTS3490
Choose one: ARTS2320 or ARTS3350
Photography Concentration 18-19 s.h.
ARTS2320, ARTS3320, ARTS3330 and ARTS3610
Choose one: ARTS2270 with ARTS2280, ARTS3270 with ARTS2280, ARTS3460, ARTS3470, ARTS3480, or ARTS3490
Choose one: ARTS3350 or ARTS3500

B.A. Degree — Art: Visual Communication Major

In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Art: Visual Communication must complete 48 or more semester hours including the Foundation Requirements and the Visual Communication Concentration.

Foundation Requirements:
ARTS1210 Foundation Design: 2-D Composition 3 s.h.
ARTS1220 Foundation Design: 3-D Composition 3 s.h.
ARTS1230 Introduction to Drawing 3 s.h.
ARTS2120 Experimental Drawing or: ARTS2200 Figure Drawing 3 s.h.
ARTS2250 Introduction to Painting 3 s.h.
ARTS2310 Art History Survey: Renaissance to Modern 3 s.h.
ARTS3450 20th Century American Art History 3 s.h.
ARTS3990 Art Seminar 3 s.h.
ARTS4500 Advanced Studio Practices 3 s.h.
ARTS4710 Senior Exhibition: Visual Communications 0-1 s.h.

Visual Communication Major:
Concentration Courses:
ARTS1710 Introduction to Visual Communication 3 s.h.
ARTS2390 History of Graphic Design 3 s.h.
ARTS3610 Experimental Imaging or: ARTS3620 Illustration and Imaging 3 s.h.
ARTS3630 Systems in Desgin 3 s.h.
ARTS3640 Interactive Design 3 s.h.
ARTS4440 Portfolio Development 3 s.h.
ARTS4450 Visual Communication Internship or: ARTS4460 Design Studio 3 s.h.

Art Minor

The requirements for a minor in art are 21 or more semester hours, to include: ARTS1210, ARTS1220, ARTS1230, ARTS2300, ARTS2310, and 6 s.h. of elective art courses.

Teacher Certification in Art

1. FOR ART MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Students majoring in Art who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with an Art secondary endorsement must complete 9 s.h. of the Concentration Requirements of a Studio Major or 15 s.h. of the Concentration Requirements of the Visual Communication Major and Secondary Education Program (with ARTS4350 Art for the Secondary School as the appropriate methods course).

2. FOR ART MAJORS WHO WANT A COMBINATION ENDORSEMENT (K-8 AND 5-12): Students majoring in Art who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with an elementary and secondary Art endorsement must complete 9 s.h. of the Concentration Requirements of a Studio Major or 15 s.h. of the Concentration Requirements of the Visual Communication Major and the Combination Program (with ARTS3300 Art for the Elementary School and ARTS4350 Art for the Secondary School as the appropriate methods courses).

3. FOR ART MAJORS WHO WANT AN ELEMENTARY ENDORSEMENT (K-8). Students majoring in Art who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with a K-8 Art endorsement must complete 9 s.h. of the Concentration Requirements of a Studio Major or 15 s.h. of the Concentration Requirements of the Visual Communication Major and the Secondary Education Program (5-12 grade level requirements), substituting ARTS3300 and EDUC4400 for ARTS4350 and EDUC4420, respectively.

4. FOR NON-ART MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY ART ENDORSEMENT (5-12). Non-art majors desiring a secondary Art endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete a major in a secondary teaching field, the Secondary Education Program (with ARTS4350 Art for the Secondary School as the appropriate methods course), and the following courses:

ARTS1210 Foundation Design: 2-D Composition 3 s.h.
ARTS1220 Foundation Design: 3-D Composition 3 s.h.
ARTS1230 Introduction to Drawing 3 s.h.
ARTS2120 Experimental Drawing 3 s.h.
ARTS2300 Art History Survey: Ancient to Medieval or
ARTS2310 Art History Survey: Renaissance to Modern 3 s.h.
ARTS3450 20th Century American Art History 3 s.h.
Approved Art electives (not to include ARTS4350) 6 s.h.

Courses in Art

In unusual cases prerequisites in art courses may be waived by permission of instructor.

ARTS1210 Foundation Design: 2-D Composition 3 s.h.
Introduction to the principles of composition on the 2-dimensional plane. Coordinated sequence of studio projects investigates the structures and illusions of shape in surface construction. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS1220 Foundation Design: 3-D Composition 3 s.h.
Introduction to the principles of composition in 3-dimensional space. Coordinated sequence of studio projects investigates the problems of spatial organization. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS1230 Introduction to Drawing 3 s.h.
Introduction to drawing from observation. Investigation of measure and proportion, light and shadow, and foreshortening and perspective while observing various studio subjects. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS1710 Introduction to Visual Communication 3 s.h.
Covers basic principles of typography, such as type anatomy, type fonts and families, communication with typography, identity development and an introduction to layout and grid structures. Pre- or Corequisite: ARTS1210. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2000 Individual Study Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

ARTS2120 Experimental Drawing 3 s.h.
Continuation of ARTS1230. Further investigation of observational drawing. Non-traditional material use and experimental procedures are stressed as well as formal issues of abstraction. Prerequisite: ARTS1230. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2200 Figure Drawing 3 s.h.
Application of drawing principles to the study of the human figure. Emphasis on measure and proportion, light and shadow, and foreshortening of the figure while employing a variety of drawing media. Prerequisite: ARTS1240. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2250 Introduction to Painting 3 s.h.
Introduction to oil/acrylic painting, with emphasis on observation. Analysis of natural proportions and color of various studio subjects. Prerequisites: ARTS1230, and either ARTS1210 or ARTS2100. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2270 Ceramics: Handbuilding 3 s.h.
Production methods and processes of forming clay by coiling, slab construction, casting and extrusion. Exploration of surface enrichment through utilization of clay slips, incised textures, and glazes. Low, medium, and high temperature firing. Prerequisite: ARTS1220, Co-requisite: ARTS2280. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2280 Technical Ceramics 0-1 s.h.
Introductory study of clay and glaze material properties, formulation, and usage. May be repeated for credit. Co-requisites: ARTS2270 or ARTS3270 or instructor consent. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2300 Art History Survey: Ancient to Medieval 3 s.h.
Chronological, cultural and historical study of the visual arts from Paleolithic through Gothic periods in major Western and non-western civilizations. Goal 2b, 3, 7 (Goal 7 Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2310 Art History Survey: Renaissance to Modern 3 s.h.
Chronological, cultural and historical study of the visual arts from Renaissance through Modern periods in major Western and non-western civilizations. Goal 2b, 3, 7 (Goal 7 Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2320 Introduction to Photography 3 s.h.
A course designed to introduce the student to the art of photography. The use of camera techniques, photographic composition and design are stressed. Black and white film processing, printmaking, and darkroom procedures are studied. Students must have a 35mm camera with manually adjustable aperture and shutter settings. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2390 History of Graphic Design 3 s.h.
A study of the movements and styles in Graphic Design focused on the late 1800's to today. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS2900 Topics in Art History 1-3 s.h.
Special topics in art history. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Content and semester hours will vary. Prerequisites may apply. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3000 Individual Study Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

ARTS3270 Ceramics: Wheel Thrown 3 s.h.
Production methods and processes of forming clay on the potter’s wheel. Exploration of clay and glaze formation and testing. Prerequisite: ARTS1220, Co-requisite: ARTS2280. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3300 Art for the Elementary Schools 3 s.h.
Arts and crafts techniques for prospective elementary school teachers. Emphasis on the role of the visual arts in education, the chronological stages through which the child’s artistic expression evolves, and recent findings in the field of creativity. Course includes the equivalent of 2 s.h. of studio work and 1 s.h. of theory. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3320 Advanced Photography 3 s.h.
Continuation of ARTS2320 with emphasis on advanced black and white photography processes. Will also include exploration of experimental photography techniques. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS1210 and ARTS2320. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3330 Alternative Photo Processes
Continuation of ARTS2320 with emphasis on alternative and historical image making processes using a variety of films and printing techniques. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS1210 and ARTS2320. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3350 Printmaking 3 s.h.
Introduction of materials, processes and concepts of printmaking. Rotation of processes to include relief, intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, papermaking, and monotypes. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS1210 and ARTS1230. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3360 Advanced Drawing and Print
Advanced study in drawing and print concepts and practice. Studio projects emphasize individual interpretation, research and experimentation which articulate a body of work. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS3500 and at least one of ARTS2120 Experimental Drawing, ARTS2200 Figure Drawing, or ARTS3350 Printmaking. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3400 Figure Painting 3 s.h.
Application of painting principles to study the human figure and anatomy. Exploration of the various concepts associated with depicting the body in paint. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS3500 and ARTS2120 Experimental Drawing or ARTS2200 Figure Drawing. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3450 20th Century American Art History 3 s.h.
Art of the 20th century in the United States. The development of American art is followed from ca.1900 up to present day trends. Prerequisites: ARTS2310. Goal 2b, 3. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ ARTS3460 Sculpture: Wood 3 s.h.
Introductory course in sculptural media to include exploration in wood and a variety of processes and techniques which may include carving, joinery, and construction. The course will address form, content, sculptural concepts, and tool safety and usage. Prerequisite: ARTS1220. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ ARTS3470 Sculpture: Metal 3 s.h.
Introductory course in sculptural media to include exploration in metal and a variety of processes and techniques which may include brazing, welding, fabrication, and casting. The course will address form, content, sculptural concepts, and tool safety and usage. Prerequisite: ARTS1220. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ ARTS3480 Sculpture: Stone 3 s.h.
Introductory course in sculptural media to include exploration in stone, plaster and ferro-cement and a variety of processes and techniques which may include carving, casting and construction. The course will address form, content, sculptural concepts, and tool safety and usage. Prerequisite: ARTS1220. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ ARTS3490 Sculpture: Mixed Media 3 s.h.
Introductory course in sculptural media to include exploration in traditional and non-traditional 3-D media, processes and techniques which may include modeling, casting, carving, assemblage, construction, and installation, in any combination. The course will address form, content, sculptural concepts, and tool safety and usage. Prerequisite: ARTS1220. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3500 Painting: Expanded Forms and Mediums 3 s.h.
Continuation of ARTS2500, with emphasis on interpretation and the development of compositional relationships and concepts. The exploration of different paint mediums could include, but are not limited to, gouache, watercolor, egg tempera, encaustic, oil pastels, paint sticks, found objects, etc. Prerequisite: ARTS2250. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3610 Experimental Imaging 3 s.h.
Exploration into image making and visual story telling with an emphasis in photography, blending digital and traditional technology. Prerequisite: ARTS2320 Photography I and ARTS3630 Systems in Design. Goal 2b, 8 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3620 Illustration and Imaging 3 s.h.
Exploration into image making and visual story telling with an emphasis in illustration, blending digital and traditional technology. Prerequisites: ARTS2250 Introduction to Painting and ARTS3630 Systems of Design. Goal 2b, 8 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3630 Systems in Design 3 s.h.
Study of the integration of type and image through multi-level designs, such as multi page layouts, and identity systems. Prerequiste: ARTS1710 Introduction to Visual Communication. Goal 2b, 8 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3640 Interactive Design 3 s.h.
Introduction into the principles of interactivity through interface, web, and information design. Prerequisite: ARTS3630 Systems in Design. Goal 2b, 8 (Goal 8 Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3900 Topics in Art 1-3 s.h.
Study of topics in studio art or commercial design. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Content and semester hours will vary. Prerequisites may apply. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS3990 Art Seminar 3 s.h.
A study of professional topics including, art criticism, aethetics, career investigation and portfolio development as well as preparation for the senior exhibition. Prerequisite: 18 s.h. of art courses or instructor consent. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4000 Individual Study Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

+ ARTS4350 Art for the Secondary School 3 s.h.
Theoretical and studio experiences for those planning to teach in the secondary school. Research problems related to classroom teaching practices and the administration of art education programs in the public school. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4360 Advanced Ceramics 3 s.h.
Advanced study of clay forming techniques, glaze technology, and firing processes. Development of personal style and aesthetics is emphasized. Investigation of the exhibition processes and portfolio preparation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS2270 and ARTS3270. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4370 Advanced Painting 3 s.h.
Advanced study of painting theory and method. Studio projects emphasize individual interpretation, research and experimentation that work towards clarifying and developing a coherent personal vision or theme. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ARTS3500. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4410 Advanced Sculpture 3 s.h.
Advanced exploration in traditional and contemporary sculptural forms, materials, technical processes and concepts. Development of a personal style and aesthetic is emphasized. Investigation of the exhibition processes and portfolio preparation. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: any two of the following: ARTS3460, 3470, 3480, 3490. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4440 Portfolio Development 3 s.h.
An advanced study of multi-level design such as packaging and branding, to create a resume and portfolio focused on a career in visual communications. Prerequisite: ARTS3630 Systems in Design. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4450 Visual Communication Internship 3 s.h.
Advanced work intended for graphic design experiences in a real world environment. The majority of visual communications internships will occur off-campus in organizations such as advertising agencies, commercial art studios, commercial printing art departments, corporate in-house art departments or any site deemed appropriate by the instructor. Some internships may be available on campus in the CMC. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: At least two courses from the Visual Communications offerings. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4460 Design Studio 3 s.h.
A student-run studio creating advanced design work that provides real world experience in graphic design. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4500 Advanced Studio Practices 3 s.h.
Advanced study for purpose of creating a focused body of personal work. Concentrated development of technical skills through material and conceptual experimentation. Emphasis on critical analysis of self and peer work that incorporates art theory and contemporary trends. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: At least three (3) 3000 level studio courses. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4700 Senior Exhibition 0-1 s.h.
Completion of pieces for an exhibition with approval of instructor; exhibit presentation appropriate for the medium (framing, matting, layout, mounting, etc.); publicity; and reception. Submission of a portfolio documenting the experience. Defense of exhibit in front of a faculty panel. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4710 Senior Exhibition: Visual Communications 0-1 s.h.
Completion of pieces for a visual communications exhibition with approval of instructor; exhibit presentation appropriate for the medium (framing, matting, layout, mounting, etc.); publicity; and reception. Submission of a portfolio documenting the experience. Defense of exhibit in front of a faculty panel. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

ARTS4720 Senior Exhibition: Studio Art 0-1 s.h.
Completion of pieces for a student art exhibition in selected concentration area with approval of instructor; exhibit presentation appropriate for the medium (framing, matting, layout, mounting, etc.); publicity; and reception. Submission of a portfolio documenting the experience. Defense of exhibit in front of a faculty panel. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ Denotes an alternate year course.