Course Descriptions
Art Painting (138) | Art Drawing (137)
191 Introduction to Studio Art: Various Media (3)
Individual sections for various artistic disciplines. For Non-majors only. Courses may be repeated, medium may not be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
213 Painting I: Introduction (3)
Capacities of oil and acrylic painting on canvas. Prereq: 101, 103 for art majors; none for non-art majors.
214 Painting II (3)
Techniques of expression in oil and/or acrylic. Prereq: Painting 213. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
215 Watercolor I: Introduction (3)
Capacities of transparent watercolor. Prereq: 101, 103 for art majors, none for non-art majors.
216 Watercolor II (3)
Capacities of transparent watercolor, with attention to individual exploration of surface, space, and concept. Prereq: Painting 215. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
219 Special Topics in Drawing/Painting (3)
Student or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department to enhance and expand the painting, drawing, and watercolor curriculum. Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
313 Painting III (4)
Individual expression with varied media on canvas. Prereq: 214 and 314 or consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours. Total of 8 hours required for students in the Painting concentration.
314 Painting Portfolio Review (0)
Review of prior work in painting. Successful completion required prior to registration for junior and senior courses. Prereq: Art History 172 and 173 with a grade of C or better. Satisfactory/No credit only.
315 Watercolor III (4)
Individual expression with varied water-based media on paper. Prereq: 216 and 316 or consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours. Total of 8 hours required for students in the Watercolor concentration.
316 Watercolor Portfolio Review (0)
Review of prior work in watercolor. Successful completion required prior to registration for junior and senior courses. Prereq: Art History 172 and 173 with a grade of C or better. Satisfactory/No credit only.
413 Painting IV (6)
Advanced painting stressing individual concepts and personal expression with varied media. Prereq: 313. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours. Total of 12 hours required for undergraduate students in the Painting concentration.
415 Watercolor IV (6)
Advanced painting with water-based media on paper stressing individual concepts and personal approaches. Prereq: 315. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours. Total of 12 hours required for undergraduate students in the Watercolor concentration.
419 Special Topics in Drawing and Painting (3)
Student or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department to enhance and expand the painting, drawing, and watercolor curriculum. Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
493 Independent Study (1-15)
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
494 Individual Problems (3)
Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
495 Visiting Artist Seminar (2)
Study and discussion of contemporary art issues conducted by different visiting artists each semester. (Does not apply toward art history requirement.) May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours
Art Painting (138) | Art Drawing (137)
191 Introduction to Studio Art: Various Media (3)
Individual sections for various artistic disciplines. For Non-majors only. Courses may be repeated, medium may not be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
211 Drawing I: Survey of Drawing (3)
Fundamental aspects of drawing with emphasis on composition, techniques, and concept. Prereq: 101.
212 Drawing II: Life Drawing (3)
Development of drawing and observational skills with special emphasis on structure and dynamics of the human figure and of the figure in environment. Prereq: 211. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
219 Special Topics in Drawing/Painting (3)
Student or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department to enhance and expand the painting, drawing, and watercolor curriculum. Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
311 Drawing III (4)
Development of personal drawing techniques and concepts through class problems. Prereq: 212 and 312 or consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours. Total of 8 hours required for students in the Drawing concentration.
312 Drawing Portfolio Review (0)
Review of prior work in drawing. Successful completion required prior to registration for junior and senior courses. Prereq: Art History 172 and 173 with a grade of C or better. Satisfactory/No credit only.
411 Drawing IV (6)
Individualized pursuit of personal drawing techniques and concepts, supplemented by individual and group critiques and weekly life drawing sessions. Prereq: 8 hours of Art Drawing 311 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours. Total of 12 hours required for undergraduate students in the Drawing concentration.
419 Special Topics in Drawing and Painting (3)
Student or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department to enhance and expand the painting, drawing, and watercolor curriculum. Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
493 Independent Study (1-15)
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
494 Individual Problems (3)
Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
495 Visiting Artist Seminar (2)
Study and discussion of contemporary art issues conducted by different visiting artists each semester. (Does not apply toward art history requirement.) May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.