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A-H 313 - STUDIES IN ROMAN ART (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Study of the art and architecture of Rome. According to subtitles, attention will focus on various aspects of public or private painting, sculpture and UC: 1-23-01; SC: 3-1-01. Chg in title, desc., repeat. architecture as reflections of political, social and cultural developments in the Roman world from the early Republic through the age of Constantine. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: A-H 105 recommended.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: CLA 313
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A-H 314 - ANCIENT: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Study of the arts and visual cultures of the Ancient World. According to subtitles, focus may be on selected periods or media of artistic and visual production, in the context of political, social, and cultural developments, from the Bronze Age through the Roman Empire under Constantine. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: A-H 105 recommended. Same as CLA 314.
Prereq: A-H 105 recommended.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 323 - MEDIEVAL (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Considers the interrelationships of art and architecture with religion, literature, politics, and other expressive forms as they shape and are shaped by medieval patrons and artists between the fourth and fifteenth century C.E., according to subtitle. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits (only three credits to be counted toward USP).
Prereq: A-H 105 recommended.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 334 - REFRAMING RENAISSANCE ART (1400-1520)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An exploration of Renaissance artistic production as a European phenomenon of dynamic interchange between European artistic centers, artists, and trade in works of art. Besides painting, sculpture, and architecture, the study of Renaissance visual culture is expanded to include prints and the decorative arts. While the achievements of individual artists are considered, focus is placed on the values and motives of the patrons as well as the purposes and functions of art works. Prereq: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
Prereq: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Humanities.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 335 - EARLY MODERN ART & VISUAL CULTURE, 1400-1700: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
According to the subtitle, this course examines various aspects of the social, political, cultural, and aesthetic contexts of European art & visual culture. Issues of production and reception, style & function, artistic & viewer, and European interactions with non-European cultures will be considered. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: A-H 101 or A-H 106 recommended.
Prereq: A-H 101 or A-H 106 recommended.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 339 - ART & VISUAL CULTURE 1700-1840 (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Study of specific developments, problems, and issues pertaining to art, art practice, and art theory between 1700 and 1840. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: A-H 106 recommended
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 340 - ART & VISUAL CULTURE 1840-1914: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Study of specific developments, problems, and issues pertaining to art, art practice, and art theory between 1840 and 1914. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: A-H 106 recommended
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 341 - TWENTIETH CENTURY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Depending on subtitle, this course examines aspects of 20th century art in its social, political, and aesthetic contexts. May be repeated under a different subtitle for a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: A-H 106 recommended.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 342 - AMERICAN ART & VISUAL STUDIES: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
According to the subtitle, this course examines various aspects of American art & visual culture in their social, political, and aesthetic contexts between the 18th and the early 21st centuries. Topics range from the traditional fine arts media to photography, advertising, film, and various forms of popular culture. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credit hours. Prereq: A-H 101 or A-H 106 recommended.
Prereq: A-H 101 or A-H 106 recommended.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 343 - HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Global survey of the history of photography from its inception to the present day. Organized thematically around various critical frameworks, this course exposes students to diverse photographic practices across culture and time. Emphasizing fine art photography, the course explores the ways in which both analog and digital photography are used to operate across multiple disciplines, such as art, design, science, social science, fashion, etc.
Prereq: A-H 101 or A-H 106 recommended.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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A-H 350 - CONTEMPORARY ART AND VISUAL STUDIES (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
According to the subtitle, this course examines various aspects of art and visual culture in their social, political, theoretical, and aesthetic contexts after 1965. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credit hours. Prereq: A-H 101 or A-H 106 recommended.
Prereq: A-H 101 or A-H 106 recommended.
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A-H 360 - VISUAL CULTURE OF POLITICS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
The course examines specific instances of visual political discourse across a range of historic periods, cultural contexts, political positions, and media. Although a significant portion of the historic part of the course focuses on works of art and architecture, the course also examines popular print culture and political use of mass media from film to television and internet. Some of the themes covered in the course are: symbols and symbolism of political power, imagery of specific political values, emotional appeal, political propaganda, politics of gender and race, and visual strategies of political opposition and resistance.
Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
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A-H 370 - HISTORY OF DESIGN: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
According to the subtitle, this course examines various aspects of Design History in its social, political, economic, and cultural contexts between the 16th and the 21st centuries. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credit hours.
Prereq: A-H 106 or A-H 101.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK: ART HISTORY
College of Fine Arts
Supervised and sustained individual research in the history of art leading to the discovery and demonstration of new knowledge. A formal learning contract between student and supervising faculty member required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: Major and a standing of 3.0 in the department and consent of the instructo
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A-H 399 - EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION IN ART HISTORY AND VISUAL STUDIES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 15 (Variable)
A community-based or field-based experience in Art History. A formal learning contract among student, field supervisor, and supervising faculty member required. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 hours.
Prereq: Any 100 level-level course in Art History & Visual Studies
Repeatable up to 15 credit hours.
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A-H 501 - MUSEUM STUDIES I: INTRODUCTION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to museology and the museum profession as related to a particular exhibition project. Intended for advanced students in arts related professions. Seminar format, coordinated with the University of Kentucky Art Museum staff.
Prereq: Major in art history or arts administration
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A-H 502 - MUSEUM STUDIES II: INTERNSHIP
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A supervised internship in a professional museum setting that builds upon Museum Studies I. The focus may be on a single aspect or several areas of museum activity: administration, curatorship, education, registration and collection management, design, development, public relations, etc. Laboratory, ten hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Prereq: Completion of A-H 501 with a grade of ‘B’ or better; approved learning contract.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-H 504 - PRACTICAL ISSUES IN ART HISTORY: SR
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This course examines art form a practical perspective. It introduces various disciplines that relate to the understanding of art, such as materials, formats, handling, display, storage, conservation, and connoisseurship. In this course, students will have the opportunity to engage firsthand with artworks, meanwhile deepening their knowledge of the background and context of the types of art examined. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing and at least one course in Art History & Visual Studies.
Prereq: Junior standing and at least one course in Art History & Visual Studies
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 510 - ART HISTORY AND VISUAL STUDIES HONORS THESIS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Faculty-sponsored research projects for Art History and Visual Studies Majors, leading to an Honors Thesis. Enrollment is offered only to outstanding undergraduate majors with a project in progress, including students who are accepted into the University Scholars Program. Topics to be determined.
Prereq: A-HVS major and CFA learning contract, approved by faculty sponsor.
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A-H 524 - THEORY AND METHODS: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
According to the subtitle, the seminar will focus on different theoretical and methodological issues pertaining to art and visual studies. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Prereq: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 525 - STUDIES IN GENRES AND MEDIA: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Study of a particular genre (type of subject, such as still life) or a particular medium (type of object, such as the icon) in the history of art. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Prereq: Junior standing.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 526 - ART AND THE ARTIST IN SOCIETY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Art historical study of a topic or period with particular emphasis on artists and the social and cultural context of their roles in the production of visual art forms. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Prereq: Junior standing.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 527 - INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3 - 6 (Variable)
Study of artistic and other visual production of a period, geographical location, theme, or medium, with emphasis on its interdisciplinary connections. Depending on the topic, reading, and research may engage with a wide variety of disciplines, for example, literature, music, theater, history, political science, philosophy, classics, anthropology, etc. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Prereq: Junior standing.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 528 - TOPICAL SEMINAR IN ART HISTORY AND VISUAL STUDIES: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An in-depth study of works of art and visual culture, the study of a specific period, geographic location, medium, or theme, or the study of ideas and/or institutions related to the use of art and other forms of visual expression in society. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing.
Prereq: Junior standing.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 529 - TOPICAL SEMINAR IN ARCHITECTURAL OR DESIGN HISTORY: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
According to subtitles, seminar will focus on developments, problems, or issues in architectural or design history. Subtitle required.
Prereq: Junior standing.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-H 555 - METHODS IN ART HISTORY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A seminar that reviews basic research methods used by scholars in art history, visual studies, and related fields. In addition to becoming familiar with a range of methodological approaches to the study of objects, environments, and images, students refine the practical skills needed to conduct and present their research.
Prereq: Junior status and A-H 300 plus one additional Art History and Visual Studies course at the 300-level, or permission of the instructor.
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A-H 592 - AESTHETICS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Problems of method in aesthetics; major types of aesthetic theory. Aesthetic materials of the arts, in literature, music, and the space arts. Form and types of form. Meaning in the arts. Interrelations of the arts.
Crosslisted with: PHI 592
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A-H 598 - COORDINATE STUDY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Course number for those students wishing to do advanced work on a special subject in conjunction with a regularly scheduled 300-level course in Art History & Visual Studies not previously taken by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Prereq: Two courses in Art History & Visual Studies or permission of the Instructor
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-H 599 - EXPERIENTIAL ED IN A-H & VISUAL STUDIES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 9 (Variable)
Internship with a university, community, state, regional, or national organization that provides practical work experience related to art history and/or visual studies. The internship is identified by the student, conducted under the supervision of the on-site supervisor, and evaluated by a faculty advisor. Students must file a learning contract with the College of Fine Arts to register for the course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Prereq: Two art history courses at the 500-level, or graduate status, or permission of instructor.
Prereq: Two art history courses at the 500-level, or graduate status, or permission of the instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 001 - FOUNDATION EXHIBITION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 0
An annual exhibition where all first-year Foundation students will select and exhibit one of their works created in a course at UK in a Foundations studio course. Students will be required to select their own work, present it professionally, and provide an accompanying artist’s statement. The exhibition will occur each spring semester. Grade: P or F.
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A-S 101 - CREATIVE PRACTICES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
This seminar course for incoming Art Studio, Digital Media Design and Art Education majors is focused on creative strategies and introductory professional practices. This course also orients students to the School, College and University. Through discussion, in-class exercises, and out- of-class assignments, students will gain knowledge of arts-related resources and programming at UK and in the local community.
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A-S 102 - 2D
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 102 is an introductory course in composition on flat surfaces with an emphasis on learning and integrating elements and principles of 2D design. This studio course is essential for any student who wants to visually communicate in art studio, design, digital media and art education. Students will create contemporary works which may utilize a variety of art and design media, including collage, drawing, painting, printmaking, and/or photography. These works will be informed by a wide variety of contemporary artists and designers. Students will work in an iterative process to research and develop ideas, enhance creativity, articulate personal expression, and problem-solve.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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A-S 103 - 3D
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 103 is an introductory course in compositional strategies within spatial forms for sculptural practices. This studio course is essential for any student who wants to visually communicate in art studio, design, digital media and art education. Students will work with a variety of contemporary art/design materials and approaches, while learning and integrating the basic vocabulary of composition in art and design. These works will be informed by a wide variety of contemporary artists and designers. Students will work in an iterative process to develop ideas, problem solve, enhance creativity and articulate personal expression.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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A-S 130 - DRAWING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 130 is an introductory studio course focused on drawing through observation. Students learn the mechanisms of visual perception, how individual components of a drawing relate to the organization of the composition as a whole. Each student develops not only observational skills rooted in traditional drawing media for realistic renderings, but also gradually builds strategies, concepts, and ideas for abstraction. Students will advance their knowledge of light, tones, composition and increase their ability to see and perceive the world around them. This studio course is essential for any student who wants to visually communicate in art studio, design, digital media and art education.
Prereq: None
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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A-S 200 - DIGITAL ART
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This course provides fundamental instruction in software as a creative tool for image making. Students will learn the basics of digital collage and drawing through use of software and formal qualities of composition. Lectures about the varied digital art practices will provide an overview of historical and contemporary digital art practice. This studio course is essential for any student who wants to visually communicate in art studio, design, digital media and art education. (Four studio hours, and one 50-minute lecture per week.).
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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A-S 201 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN ART STUDIO
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed to assist Art Studio and Art Education majors in developing practical skills needed to create a successful, professional practice in the visual arts. Students are required to prepare a portfolio emphasizing written, oral, and visual presentation and documentation skills. The course will include developing resumes, artist and biographical statements, community engagement, networking, and locating exhibition opportunities. Art Studio & Art Education Majors only; Prerequisites: A-S 101, A-S 102, A-S 103, A-S 130, and A-S 200; or consent of instructor.
Prereq: A-S 101, A-S 102, A-S 103, A-S 130, and A-S 200; or consent of instructor.
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A-S 245 - INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An introductory level course designed to prepare students to create web pages. Emphasis is on creating functional and aesthetic web content within the current design parameters of the internet. Navigation strategies, directory structures, and familiar with networks is stressed. Nine studio hours per week.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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A-S 270 - CERAMICS FOR NON-MAJORS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This is a studio course that explores the arts and creativity through the discipline of ceramics. An overview of historical and contemporary ceramic art practices will be presented as well as the basics of design and composition. Using hand building and wheel throwing techniques, students will explore the sculptural and functional potential of clay as an object-making media. No prerequisites.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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A-S 280 - INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHIC LITERACY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Students are introduced to photography, through both the study of its history and the practice of making photographs. The historical portion will focus on both photographic literacy and aesthetics. The practice will take students through various styles, genres and technical aspects of the medium.
Prereq: None.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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A-S 285 - LENS ARTS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 285 is an introductory course in digital image capture that focuses on the still and moving image as an art practice. Students will learn the fundamentals of camera operation and editing software in order to visually communicate their creative ideas. Students will be introduced to contemporary lens arts practice through research and assignments. This course is essential for any student wanting to succeed in digital media and/or design. It is a pre-requisite for A-S 346, and thus upper level video classes.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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A-S 300 - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 300 is an introductory course in digital photography as a creative tool. The primary emphasis is the practice of photography as fine art. This course also provides a thorough background in basic techniques that students may apply to any photographic discipline as well as historical and theoretical approaches to photography. Students receive technical instruction in the DSLR camera, lens choice, exposure controls, digital workflow, processing of digital files, output and presentation. Students must have a DSLR camera. Studio 9 hours per week.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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A-S 305 - STUDIO LIGHTING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 305, Studio Lighting is an introductory course in lighting control in photography. This course provides a thorough background in basic techniques that students may apply to any discipline, with its primary emphasis upon the practice of the medium as a fine art. Students will receive technical instruction in types of lighting, exposure controls, lighting styles and working in a photographic lighting studio.
Prereq: A-S 300 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 306 - CINEMATOGRAPHY: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 306 is an intermediate course that will introduce students to the fundamental theory and practice of cinematography and lighting for film and video. We will examine the technical aspects of camera movement as well as aesthetic aspects of cinematography and learn how to apply this knowledge to practical cinematographic choices. We will also learn about how lighting is effectively used to convey mood, control exposure, and integrate with the narrative within the film industry.
Prereq: Successful completion of A-S 346 Digital Video or consent of instructor.
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A-S 310 - PAINTING I
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Concentrated painting experience stressing enlargement of formal understanding and personal expression.
Prereq: A-S 102 and A-S 130
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A-S 311 - PAINTING II
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A continuation of A-S 310.
Prereq: A-S 310, and consent of the instructor.
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A-S 320 - PRINTMEDIA: SCREENPRINT/RELIEF
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Students will learn the skills necessary to create screen and relief prints. Curriculum will focus on building a working knowledge of how both analog and digital stencils can be used to create editionabe images. Undertaking several projects in each medium students will explore the use of printmaking as both a fine art and graphic medium.
Prereq: A-S 130 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 321 - PRINTMEDIA: INTAGLIO/LITHOGRAPHY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Students will learn the skills necessary to create Lithography and Intaglio prints. Curriculum will focus on building a working knowledge of how both analog and digital stencils can be used to create edition able images. Undertaking several projects in each medium students will explore the use of printmaking as both a fine art and graphic medium.
Prereq: A-S 130 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 322 - SCREEN PRINTING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Intensive studio experience in serigraph printmaking processes and history relevant to contemporary practices in the medium. Six studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 320 Intro to Printmaking.
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A-S 330 - INTERMEDIATE DRAWING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An intermediate level course designed for students to integrate personal research into image-making through a variety of drawing materials and processes. Students will build upon fundamental concepts and strategies of drawing and progress to experiment with a broad range of both traditional and innovative processes and subjects that will challenge and encourage the exploration of drawing in its multiple forms. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 102 and A-S 130, or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 331 - EXPLORATION OF THE HUMAN FORM
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Students strengthen drawing skills through observation and in experimentation with process and strategy. Students gain a better understanding of design and composition in relationship to overall outcome of drawing and explore a range of drawing materials.
Prereq: A-S 102 and A-S 130
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A-S 335 - DIGITAL DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This course offers an overview of digital drawing fundamentals including drawing software, tablet drawing, and hybrid processes. It introduces the field of digital illustration through topics such as observational digital drawing, survey of line techniques, analog/digital interaction, and editorial illustration. Students will engage in both short-term formal drawing exercises and long-term illustration projects. Emphasis will be placed on digital drawing as both a fine art and graphic medium.
Prereq: A-S 130 and A-S 200.
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A-S 340 - INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN, MEANING AND IMAGE
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An introductory digital-media studio course in graphic design. Emphasis will be placed on the study of typography, illustration, and layout design, as well as the social, political, and historical impact of graphic design. Technical and theoretical issues pertinent to the field will be presented.
Prereq: A-S 200 A-S 102.
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A-S 341 - GRAPHIC DESIGN: LAYOUT
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Students prepeare professional quality assignments in lettering, pictogram systems, logos, and corporate identity design, line art, and cartoons for advertising illustration, as well as solutions for posters, billboards, folders, storyboards, and cover illustration. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 340 (with a grade of B or better) and portfolio review.
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A-S 342 - TYPOGRAPHY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Through course readings, personal investigations, creative projects and critiques, students will gain skills and knowledge on the history, use, and creation of typefaces. This course covers content ranging from creation to application across a variety of media, and explores a range of topics surrounding typography-from minute details of use to holistic understanding of its essential role in graphic communication.
Prereq: A-S 340 Introduction to Graphic Design.
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A-S 343 - ANIMATION: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This broad, cross-disciplinary studio course will introduce students to a variety of animation techniques. Students learn the basics of animation through exploration of various tools and software while examining both historical and contemporary animated works. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.
Prereq: A-S 200 or A-S 130 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 345 - WEB DESIGN
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An intermediate level course designed to prepare students to create web pages. Emphasis is on creating functional and aesthetic web content within the current design parameters of the internet. Navigation strategies, directory structures and familiarity with networks is stressed. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 200 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 346 - DIGITAL VIDEO
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An intermediate level course in which students learn video editing and compositing methods, color techniques, masking and key effects in the digital video application environment. Storyboarding, shot lists, and audio and sound design will be emphasized for all projects. Creative work may be collaborative and or individual.
Prereq: A-S 285 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 347 - MULTIMEDIA: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An intermediate level course that allows students to explore a variety of programming environments. Programming topics may include video, audio and/or still images with net based or physical installation based output. This class builds on students’ previous experiences with digital media production and introduces programming to their tool pallet. Fundamentals of computer programming are presented, supplemented by historical readings and discussions of art theory dealing with the use of digital technologies in artistic context. Nine studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours when identified under a different subtitle. Prerequisite: A-S 200.
Prereq: A-S 200 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 348 - CIRCUITS AND BITS: INTRODUCTION TO HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TOPICS IN ARTS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A broad, cross-disciplinary, intermedia studio course designed to teach students custom software creation and electronics fabrication in an art environment. Technical information is presented in conjunction with art historical and theoretical issues. Students will be introduced to a skill-set needed to create interactive artworks. (Studio: 6 hours, Other: 2 hours)
Prereq: A-S 200, or junior standing (or above) in the College of Design, or consent of the instructor
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A-S 349 - VIRTUAL REALITY I: OBJECTS & ENVIRONMENTS
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 349 is an introductory course in creating 3D objects and environments for virtual and augmented reality. Students will work with digital tools to create both realistic and stylized 3D objects suitable for Virtual and Augmented Reality applications, and learn appropriate techniques to apply color, texture and surface finishes. Virtual environment construction, including effective use of lighting and spatial composition, will also be introduced. The course will be essential for those interested in developing virtual and augmented reality experiences and also useful for any student interested in 3D computer graphic visualization for art and design.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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A-S 350 - INTRODUCTION TO FIBER
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A survey of fiber art processes and textile techniques used to create sculptural forms. This includes, but is not limited to, looping, knotting, dying, hand and machine sewing, and woven and non-woven structures. This course focuses on experimentation with materials, while using history and theory to guide research. Nine studio hours per week. May be repeatable up to six credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.
Prereq: A-S 102 or A-S 103 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 351 - SOFT SCULPTURE
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Building on the skills developed in A-S 350, this course emphasizes development of conceptual and technical skills using textile techniques to guide research and build sculpture. Nine studio hours per week. May be repeatable up to six credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.
Prereq: A-S 350 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 352 - WOVEN STRUCTURES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Woven Structures explores the relationship of hand weaving, technology and sculpture. Experimenting with material and pattern, this course examines traditional techniques of floor-loom hand weaving as well as use of the computerized loom to understand weaving as a cross- disciplinary practice.
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A-S 355 - INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Emphasis is placed on learning diverse 3D techniques, tools and materials as students create sculptures dealing with movement, emotions, narrative and non-objective/abstract subject matters. Sculptural concepts are explored through individual research, critical discussions and art production. Students experiment with mixed-media, and surface finishing.
Prereq: A-S 103.
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A-S 360 - INTRODUCTION TO HOT METALS: FABRICATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Art Studio 360 is an introductory course in metal working skills, techniques and processes for producing sculptural forms based on traditional and contemporary ideas. Primary emphasis is placed on metal shop orientation: fabrication, forging and non-traditional materials and surfaces. Sculptural concepts are explored through individual research, critical discussions and art production.
Prereq: A-S 103 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 361 - INTRODUCTION TO HOT METALS: CASTING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Art Studio 361 is an introductory course in metal working skills, techniques and processes for producing sculptural forms based on traditional and contemporary ideas. Primary emphasis is placed on metal shop orientation: casting and non-traditional materials and surfaces. Sculptural concepts are explored through individual research, critical discussions and art production.
Prereq: A-S 103 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 364 - INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL FABRICATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This introductory multidisciplinary course explores digital design and fabrication in the context of Laser CNC and 3D printing. The goal of this course is to develop concepts and techniques of CAD modeling to use in 2D and 3D digital processes as they apply to visual art and design. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetics, effective image making, and problem solving. Six Studio hours per week. No prerequisites.
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A-S 365 - DIGITAL FABRICATION AND DESIGN
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This intermediate level course allows students to explore a variety of 2D, ‘2.5D’, and 3D forms through digital modeling and design. The primary focus of this course will be laser cutting and etching as well as CNC routing to produce surface designs and complex compositions. Students will use current Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technology in combination with traditional processes. Emphasis will be given to multi-medium designs incorporating other creative disciplines. Six Studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 103 and A-S 364 or consent of the instructor.
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A-S 366 - HYBRID FABRICATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 366 is an intermediate level course that allows students to explore three-dimensional form through digital design and hybrid fabrication. Students will create sculpture from digital models using 3D printing, 3D scanning, CNC routing, and laser cutting. The goal of this course is to develop concepts and techniques of CAD modeling for use in 3D CAD/CAM processes as they apply to visual art, space, and design. Emphasis will be given to dealing with the use of current technology in combination with traditional sculpture processes in an artistic context. Six Studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 103 and A-S 364 or consent of the instructor.
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A-S 367 - TOPICS IN DIGITAL FABRICATION (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 367 is an intermediate level course that allows students to explore a variety of digital fabrication processes used in CAD based artistic topics. This class builds on students’ previous experiences with hybrid fabrication media. Readings and discussion of contemporary and future directions in digital fabrication supplement the class. The use of current technology combined with traditional processes in an artistic context will be emphasized. Students will develop a professional body of work stemming from personal research. Six studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.
Prereq: A-S 365 or A-S 366 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 370 - CERAMICS I
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Introductory studio experience to a variety of ceramic materials and processes. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 103 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 371 - CERAMICS II
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A continuation of A-S 370. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 370 or consent of the instructor.
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A-S 380 - BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 380 is an introductory course in photography. Although it provides a thorough background in basic techniques that students may apply to any discipline, its primary emphasis is upon the practice of the medium as a fine art. Students receive technical instruction in camera and lens construction, exposure controls, processing of black and white negatives and prints, and presentation. Studio, nine hours per week.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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A-S 381 - ADVANCED BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 381 is a continuation of A-S 380. The emphasis is upon refining visual perception and basic photographic skills with an introduction to some of the more advanced techniques of black and white photography. Students receive technical instruction in the Zone System, archival processing, toning, and presentation. Studio, nine hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 380 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 384 - COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY I
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 384 is an introductory course in color photography. The emphasis is upon the unique qualities of color photography relating to visual perception and color theory. Students receive technical instruction in digital and analog cameras and color darkroom printing. Studio, nine hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 380 or A-S 300 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 385 - INTERMEDIATE PHOTOMANIPULATION: PHOTOSHOP
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An intermediate level course designed to help students integrate traditional photography with digital computer imaging tools such as Adobe Photoshop or like program. Students are required to produce original photographic imagery for use in creating digital artwork output to printed material with inkjet printers. Advanced methods of input and output calibration, as well as advanced methods of image manipulation, are covered. Emphasis is placed on the aesthetics and ethics of digital photographic art and creating meaningful and effective images. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 200 AND A-S 380 or A-S 300 or Permission of Instructor.
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A-S 386 - ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES PHOTOGRAPHY I
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 386 is an introductory course in alternative photographic processes. The emphasis is upon the unique qualities of alternative photography relating to visual perception. Students receive technical instruction in the use of digital negatives, cyanotypes, brown prints, and gum- bichromate printing among other 19th century processes. Studio, nine hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 380 or A-S 300 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 387 - TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An intermediate level course that allows students to explore a variety of lens based or photographic artistic topics. This class builds on students’ previous experiences with photographic media. The class is supplemented by historical readings and discussion of art theory dealing with the use of photographic technology in an artistic context. Six studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours when identified under a different subtitle.
Prereq: Will be designated with subtitle or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 390 - TOPICAL STUDIES (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Studio investigation of art forms, processes, and topics not specially treated in the regular studio course of study. Topics announced in schedule book for each semester. Nine studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits when identified by different course subtitles.
Prereq: To be specified as appropriate when topic is identified.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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A-S 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK: ART STUDIO
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Supervised individual work in Art Studio. A learning contract will be submitted both to the department and the office of the dean at the time of registration. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Prereq: Art major, senior standing, grade point average of 3.0 within the department and consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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A-S 396 - WORKSHOP (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
Workshops in a variety of media dealing with supervised investigation of Art-Studio problems. Studio, 3-18 hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits when identified by different subtitles.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 398 - COORDINATED STUDIES IN ART STUDIO
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Supervised independent study in conjunction with regularly scheduled upper-division classes. Coordinate study credits may not be attached to any upper-division course in which the student is concurrently enrolled. Studio hours: nine per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Prereq: Art major, junior standing or above; grade point average of 3.0 in department.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 399 - EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 1 - 15 (Variable)
Off-campus studio experience outside the academic environment leading to significant professional growth. A formal learning contract among student, field supervisor and the department. Studio hours per week by arrangement. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 credits.
Prereq: Upper division standing; written statement of objective, recommendation of a studio faculty member and the approval of the department chairman and the Office of Experiential Education.
Repeatable up to 15 credit hours.
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A-S 446 - DIGITAL VIDEO: VISUAL STORYTELLING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A digital video class with emphasis placed on use of camera and postproduction editing and keyframing skills for an advanced student. Curriculum will focus on the required creation of a series of short original video works. Industry practices of shotlists, color correction and post-production, such as AfterEffects will be explored in depth. Video works for this course can be 2-D animation, projection, installation or screen based.
Prereq: A-S 346.
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A-S 480 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A-S 480 is a seminar style class that looks at the business side of photography. Through this class students will look at different careers and business practices in the photography world. Students will work through exercises in goal setting, financial management, networking, branding, portfolio design and much more. This class is broad enough for students to feel prepared to enter numerous photographic fields after graduation.
Prereq: Any two photography 300 level or above classes.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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A-S 490 - SENIOR SEMINAR
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This course serves as a culminating capstone for all Studio Art majors within the School of Art / Visual Studies. Content includes: reading and discussion related to contemporary art and curatorial practices, professional portfolio development, and selection and presentation of artwork in senior exhibition. Three lecture hours per week.
Prereq: Senior standing in School of Art and Visual Studies BA or BFA programs.
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A-S 510 - PAINTING III
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Supervised individual development in painting.
Prereq: A-S 311 or consent of the instructor.
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A-S 511 - PAINTING IV
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Continuation of A-S 510; emphasis on professional awareness and development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 510 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 520 - PRINTMEDIA:TOPICS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This course will explore and discuss contemporary and future directions in print media. Students will combine traditional, digital, and post- digital matrices to create works that merge print with installation, design, animation, book-arts, or other mixed-media methods. Repeatable for up to 6.00 credit hours.
Prereq: A-S 320 or A-S 321 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 521 - PRINTMEDIA: CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Students will utilize knowledge from previous print courses to develop specific projects and research that develops a professional body of work and studio practice. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.
Prereq: A-S 520 or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 530 - ADVANCED DRAWING
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Supervised individual development in drawing. When offered in the Fall, emphasis will be on the human figure. When offered in the Spring, students may select from a broad range of traditional and experimental subjects. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 330 or the consent of the instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 535 - ADVANCED DIGITAL DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
This course builds off essentials learned in A-S 335 (Digital Drawing and Illustration), offering advanced skills in digital drawing and illustration and helping students begin navigating the kind of long-term projects associated with leading industry practices. In addition to becoming familiar with project management, students will learn how to manipulate software and media to reflect current trends in a variety of digital creative fields. This course allows students the opportunity to craft successful large-scale, industry-standard projects independently on a predetermined timeline, which is an essential component for artists working in this field. This curriculum is taught widely at other institutions, including Virginia Commonwealth University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Maryland Institute College of Art, and this course will be a vital part of the School of Art and Visual Studies’ new Digital Media Design degree, which combines art studio practices with new digital modes of creating. We have the faculty, equipment, and facilities to offer this course, as well as high levels of student interest.
PREQ: A-S 335 or consent of instructor
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 540 - GRAPHIC DESIGN: PUBLICATION DESIGN
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Students develop innovative concepts in advertising layout and design through brochures, direct mailers, magazine and newspaper ads. Contemporary techniques in design and production emphasized. Printing techniques, and paper solection introduced as design elements. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 341 (with a grade of B or better) and Portfolio Review
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A-S 541 - GRAPHIC DESIGN: ADVANCED DESIGN
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Provides an opportunity for the advanced study of artistic and technical solutions for graphic design problems. Prospecting for employment, working conditions, avenues for advancement, pricing work, and the legal responsibilities of the artist-designer to the client-agency discussed. Students conclude this course with the presentation of a portfolio demonstrating their ability to do quality work which meets the highest professional standards. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 540 (with a grade of B or better) and Portfolio Review.
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A-S 546 - INTERMEDIA STUDIO: SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
An advanced course focusing on a specific area of Intermedia art production, i.e. video, installation, robotics, or digital techniques, emphasizing personal development of theoretical and skill-based foundation. Maybe repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Nine studio hours per week. Prerequisites: A-S 200 and either A-S 346 or A-S 347 or consent of instructor, or graduate enrollment
Prereq: A-S 200 and either A-S 346 or A-S 347 or consent of instructor, or graduate enrollment.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 547 - DIGITAL MEDIA PROJECTS CAPSTONE
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
A culminating course that allows digital media students to propose and create large-scale, in-depth projects such as short films, video installations, a complete animation, a photographic series, a 3D printing installation, a web-based research project, etc. that require time and focus to produce. 3 credit hours, may be repeated up to 9 hours. Prereq: Senior Standing, B.S. Digital Media and Design Majors
Prereq: Senior Standing, B.S. Digital Media and Design Majors.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 549 - VIRTUAL REALITY II: INTERACTIVE SPACES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Part two of a two-course sequence for Virtual and Augmented Reality development for artists and designers. A-S 549 builds on skills taught in the A-S 349 Virtual Reality I: Objects and Environments course to teach low-code/no-code design and development of virtual and augmented reality experiences. Topics include effective scene composition, low- code interaction design, and output strategies for different AR and VR platforms. Applications may include fine art, design, visual communication, marketing and education/training. Both expressive and technical issues will be addressed.
Prereq: A-S 349 Virtual Reality I: Objects & Environments or permission of the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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A-S 550 - ADVANCED FIBER I
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Supervised individual development in fiber. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 351 or consent of instructor.
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A-S 551 - ADVANCED FIBER II
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Continuation of A-S 550; emphasis on professional awareness and development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.
Prereq: A-S 550 or consent of the instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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A-S 552 - ADVANCED WOVEN STRUCTURES
College of Fine Arts
Credit(s): 3
Advanced Woven Structures builds on the knowledge acquired in A-S 352, through supervised individual project development in woven structures.
Prereq: A-S 352.
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