ART -3000 Aesthetics
Credits: 3.00
Problems in philosophy of art and art criticism; aesthetic experience; truth and art, and aesthetic value.

ART -3010 Ceramics I
Credits: 3.00
Emphasis on clay as a creative medium as African masks, cultural masks and various projects are explored through hand-forming techniques, utilizing functional and sculptural forms. Students explore surface decoration, extruded forms, kiln firings, clays, glazes and an introduction to the potter's wheel.

ART -3020 Ceramics II
Credits: 3.00
Emphasis on the potter's wheel and wheel throwing techniques for traditional and non-traditional functional forms. Students explore kiln firings, clays and glazes. Hand forming methods may be maximized to express conceptual series.

ART -3030 Jewelry & Metalsmithing I
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to basic techniques, design and concepts of jewelry, Metalsmithing and small sculptural forms. Techniques include African glass beadmaking, stone setting, soldering, sheet and wire forming. Students buy their own material: i.e., metal, stones, plastic or glass depending on the student's own design and budget. Prerequisites: ART 1210, 1220, 1310, and 1320, or permission of instructor.

ART -3040 Jewelry & Metalsmithing II
Credits: 3.00
Advanced techniques in jewelry, Metalsmithing and small sculptural forms. Techniques include lost wax casting, chasing, repousse African glass beadmaking, bezel setting of stones, fabrication and design. Students buy their own material, i.e., metal, stones, plastic or glass, depending on the student's own design and budget. Prerequisite: ART 303 or permission of Instructor

ART -3060 Illustration
Credits: 3.00
Continuation of ART 2530 with a focus on in depth work in any chosen medium including combinations of media. Prerequisite: ART 2530

ART -3100 Advanced Drawing
Credits: 3.00
Advanced composition, stressing figure. Prerequisites: ART 2100-2200 or permission of the instructor.

ART -3110 Graphic Design
Credits: 3.00
A problem-solving approach to visual communication, with a special concern for word and image. The course emphasizes the understanding of design principles, theories, and skills with a focus on the social and cultural dimensions of communication. Prerequisites: ART 2510-2520.

ART -3120 Production
Credits: 3.00
Technology and skills necessary to the designer/commercial artist. Course includes printed technology preparation of finished art suitable for reproduction. Prerequisites: ART 2510-2520.

ART -3130 Advanced Illustration
Credits: 3.00
Study of advanced pictorial concepts, methods, and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 2530.

ART -3200 Advanced Drawing
Credits: 3.00
Advanced composition, stressing figure. Prerequisite: ART 3100 or permission of instructor.

ART -3210 Intermediate Painting
Credits: 3.00
In this course, a conceptual, theoretical approach to painting will be emphasized; lectures, field trips and critical discussions on current directions in painting will be discussed. This course will challenge the student's personal artistic style through the introduction of a variety of new media painting styles. Prerequisite: ART 2210 or permission of instructor.

ART -3260 Photography
Credits: 3.00
The fundamentals of photographic process, including the proper use and maintenance of the digital camera, photographic and related equipment.

ART -3300 Watercolor Painting
Credits: 3.00
Composition in transparent and opaque watercolor.

ART -3310 Art History I
Credits: 3.00
An introductory survey of the development of the visual arts from the Paleolithic periods through the Italian Renaissance.

ART -3320 Art History II
Credits: 3.00
An introductory survey of the development of the visual arts from the late sixteenth century through the contemporary periods.

ART -3410 Sculpture I
Credits: 3.00
Study of the figure, modeling, casting and construction with a variety of media including metals in an introduction to sculptural techniques and conceptual ideas. Class includes videos and information about African American, 20th and 21st century sculptors.

ART -3420 Sculpture II
Credits: 3.00
Figurative and portrait sculpture projects using the model to express conceptual ideas. Continued development of sculptural techniques and concepts. Students complete several projects and work of the student's choice. Prerequisite: ART 3410.

ART -3500 Printmaking I
Credits: 3.00
An introductory course in the art of printmaking its history, methods, and techniques, including a comprehensive study of various printmaking processes with an emphasis on the less toxic approach. Prerequisites: 1210, 1220, 1310, 1320.

ART -3510 Printmaking II
Credits: 3.00
A continuation of Printmaking I with an emphasis on advances techniques, focusing on the definition of imagery as well as exploring non-traditional techniques. Prerequisite: ART 3500.

ART -3600 Public School Art
Credits: 3.00
A survey of various education theories and problems encountered on the elementary and secondary levels. Course includes observation and participation in clinical and field-based experiences. Required of all students seeking certification in Art. Prerequisite: official admission to the Teacher Education Program.

ART -3710 Art Education Methods
Credits: 3.00
A course designed to give students experience and understanding in methods, materials, and media as they relate to the art program in grades K-12. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements. Required of all students seeking certification in Art. Prerequisite: official admission to the Teacher Education Program.