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Course Descriptions

 

Art (Undergraduate)

Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in all upper division art courses. Students majoring or minoring in Art must have completed applicable lower division core courses or equivalents; students in other fields must have instructor consent.

4000-level Courses
All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, ART 4000, 4010, 4150, 4990. (Art Education Option may apply ART 4000)
  

  • ART 3160 - Foundations of Art

    (3)
    Exploration of issues in the visual arts as related to philosophies, theories, and practices of teaching and learning in art. Includes field experiences. Lecture 2 hours; activity 2 hours.
  

  • ART 3170 - Visual Arts in Urban Contexts

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. A study of visual arts in various urban contexts. Comparative studies of artists, urban art forums, and processes of achieving recognition and legitimacy among diverse groups. May include service learning (optional). Lecture 3 hours.

    UD GE C (cl)
  

  • ART 3220 - Interactive Design I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1810, 2200, 2330. The study and design of  interactive  experiences, including the effective organization and communication of ideas and information. Activity 6 hours. 
  

  • ART 3400 - Art Practicum

    (2)
    Prerequisites: Requires departmental consent, completion of 60 units and 3.0 GPA. Supervised practical field experience in gallery and art/design exhibition process. Limited to 2 units per semester. Meets 4 hours per week and includes assignments. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units for free elective credit only. Graded ABC-/NC.
  

  • ART 3410 - Modern to Contemporary History of Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Modern to contemporary history course exploring fashion, fiber, textiles, crafts and related art and design movements. Lecture 3 hours.
  

  • ART 3560 - Written Expression in Arts

    (3)
    The study and practice of the oral and written communication in the context of the theoretical, aesthetical, philosophical, and critical interpretation of the arts. Lecture 3 hours.

    Grade of C or better in this course satisfies the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    (wi)
  

  • ART 3640 - Intermediate Drawing

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1590 or consent of instructor. Historical study in composition with diversified subjects. Comprehensive drawings in line, value and shape. Lecture 1 hour, activity 4 hours.
  

  • ART 3700 - The Art and Social Impact of Music Videos

    (3)
    Prerequisites: the completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. This course will inspire participants to read and write about engaging visual and auditory issues representing race, gender, class and sexuality in music videos produced for promotional and artistic purposes. Analytical writing proficiency about a wide variety of media, including computer games, concert films, television music engagement, motion graphics sequences and YouTube-generated content will be discussed.

    GE UD C1 (d)
  

  • ART 3740 - Intermediate Painting

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1550. Continued study of history, styles and content in painting with emphasis on development of individual concepts. Lecture 1 hour, activity 4 hours.
  

  • ART 3760* - Story and Visualization

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1030, ART 1590. Introduction to visual storytelling and content development in preparation for animation projects. Research and exploration of visualization techniques, using imaginative approaches to develop character, narrative and storyboard creativity. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3780* - Art and Motion

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 2800. Application of a variety of analog and digital animation approaches that focus on the essential art of time and movement. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3800 - Two-Dimensional Animation

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1800, ART 2800. Production of two-dimensional animated projects, using digital and drawing techniques, as well as other two-dimensional animation methods. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 3810* - Experimental Animation

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 2800, ART 3780. Production and practice of non-narrative animation approaches and techniques, with a focus on animation that originates from color, texture; and material experimentation. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3830* - Digital Modeling

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1800. Use of three-dimensional digital modeling methods to create sculptural content and objects interpreted from direct observation. Creative texturing, lighting and surfacing methods are explored. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3870* - Color and Digital Photography

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 2870. Introduction to general photographic color principles; analog and digital photographic tools, materials and approaches. Students produce a comprehensive body of work utilizing color processes. Recitation 1 hour, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3880 - Illustration

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1590, ART 2330, ART 2440. The study and practice of illustration with an emphasis on various media, composition and narrative values; including study of the historical development of illustration and its role in social context. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 3900* - Art and Design in the Community

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Art and design in public places, the organization of public space and community identity. Participation in collaborative activities utilizing art and design skills in service to the community. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3980 - Cooperative Education

    (see UNIV 3980)
    (1-6)
    Cooperative Education
  

  • ART 4000* - Teaching Methods for Elementary Education: Art

    (3)
    Teaching methods include approaches to art criticism, aesthetics, and creative thinking as well as a variety of studio media focus on the developmental needs and abilities of students at the elementary level. Lecture 1 hour and Activity 2 hours. Some sections include service learning.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4010* - Proseminar: Critical Theories in Visual Arts

    (2)
    Prerequisites: ART 1011 or 1013; 4260; senior standing as Art major or recommendation of department. Systematic approach to art theory, criticism, and evaluation within the visual arts; development of independent critical and artistic viewpoints with regard to creation of art forms.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4030 - Critical Theory in Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite: ART 2100. Exploration of the theories of Fashion, Fiber and Materials, investigating their meanings and their relationships to issues of identity, class, gender, labor, economy and politics.
  

  • ART 4040 - Advanced Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite:  ART 3100. Development and production of student projects in a selected area of Fashion, Fiber and Materials, utilizing materials and implementing methods of their choice.  6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4050 - Techno-Textiles and Wearables

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite: ART 3100. An exploration of the integration of technology as related to Fashion, Fiber and Materials.  Digital weaving, digital knitting, and incorporating electronics into textiles. 6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4060 - Ancient Near Eastern Art and Archaeology

    (3)
    Art and archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, and Greece. Principal monuments of architecture, sculpture, and the applied arts.
  

  • ART 4080* - Graphic Design II

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 3080, 3130. Advanced theory and practice of graphic design using visual communication processes and technologies. Project planning and development through study and application of professional practices. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum 6 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4090 - Hand vs. Machine

    (3)
    Pre-requisite / co-requisite: ART 3100. Advanced course exploring the relationships between various modes of production, as related to textiles, body, and garment.  6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4100 - Concept, Collecting and Collections

    (3)
    Pre-requisite / co-requisite: ART 3100 An exploration of collecting and consumption as a point of departure for concept development and production of collections of objects and wearables. 6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4110 - Greek and Roman Art

    (3)
    Art of Greece, its development in Hellenistic and Roman times, and the Etruscan influences.
  

  • ART 4120* - Advanced Ceramic Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 3070. Advanced techniques, concepts, analysis, and history of ceramic art. Student productions of ceramic art using varied methods and approaches. Students with disabilities unable to access the University ceramics lab in the Fine Arts building must request a reasonable accommodation from the Office for Students with Disabilities ideally two weeks in advance of the class start date. The Office for Students with Disabilities will coordinate with other University units to provide reasonable accommodations for students who require assistance, including but not limited to accessing the kilns, potter’s wheels, and sinks, plus providing any other equipment or assistance needed to participate in the class. Lecture 2 hours, activity 3 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • ART 4130* - Typography II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 2370, 3080, 3130. Advanced study of typographic design communication  including innovative uses of typography and publication design.  Activity 6 hours . May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4140* - Advanced Painting

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 3740. Studio painting and pictorial organization. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4150 - Exhibition and Performance of Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite:  ART 2100. An exploration of materials and methods for creating public events, exhibitions, fashion shows and performances as related to Fashion, Fiber and Materials. 6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4160 - Medieval Art

    (3)
    Principal monuments of Medieval architecture, sculpture, and painting covering the Celtic, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque, and Gothic periods.
  

  • ART 4170* - Advanced Ceramic Processes

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 4120. Advanced theories, analysis, and history of ceramic art, with emphasis on advanced application of ceramic techniques of forming, finishing, and firing to express individual concepts. Students with disabilities unable to access the University ceramics lab in the Fine Arts building must request a reasonable accommodation from the Office for Students with Disabilities ideally two weeks in advance of the class start date. The Office for Students with Disabilities will coordinate with other University units to provide reasonable accommodations for students who require assistance, including but not limited to accessing the kilns, potter’s wheels, and sinks, plus providing any other equipment or assistance needed to participate in the class. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • ART 4180 - Design Business Practices

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 2200, 3080. Entrepreneurial business management for design; training in billing, contracts, portfolios, taxes, marketing, networking, freelance procedures, licenses, and survival strategies. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 4190 - Typography III

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 3080, 3130. Advanced study in typographic communication design, including the creation of original letterforms and digital fonts. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units, with instructor approval.
  

  • ART 4210 - Baroque Art

    (3)
    Art of Western Europe from 16th through late 17th century.
  

  • ART 4220 - Interactive Design II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 3220 and ART 3560. The advanced study and design of interactive media including the effective organization and communication of ideas and information. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated to maximum 6 units.
  

  • ART 4260 - Modern Art

    (3)
    Evolution of modern painting, sculpture, and architecture since Impressionism; surrealism, Russian constructivism, and abstract expressionism.
  

  • ART 4290 - Advanced Sculpture

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 3140. Advanced techniques, theories, concepts, and history in sculpture. Student production of sculpture using varied methods and approaches. Recitation 1 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
  

  • ART 4311 - The Arts of Asia: India and Iran

    (3)
    Traditional and modern art, architecture and graphic arts of India and Iran. Study of the contribution religion and politics made in the formation of artistic traditions.
  

  • ART 4312 - The Arts of Asia: China and Japan

    (3)
    Traditional and modern art, architecture and graphic arts of China and Japan. Study of the contribution religion and politics made in the formation of artistic traditions.
  

  • ART 4340* - Advanced Painting Processes

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 414. Techniques of painting; advanced studies in pictorial composition through process, theory and technique. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4350* - Exploring the Arts in Early Childhood

    (3)
    A conceptual and experimental approach to the interrelationships of visual arts and dance in the education of young children. Studio experiences included. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • ART 4360 - Renaissance Art

    (3)
    Art of Europe from 15th and 16th centuries.
  

  • ART 4410 - American Art

    (3)
    History of painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts of America from colonial times to present.
  

  • ART 4450* - Advertising Art Direction

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 3080, 4130. Advertising art direction theory and application using various media, processes and technologies for mass communication. Emphasis is placed on marketing and concept development through analysis of cultural, economic, and psychological factors. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4460 - Art of Latin America

    (3)
    Art of Latin America from ancient civilizations to contemporary painting, crafts, and architecture.
  

  • ART 4470 - The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest

    (3)
    The art and architecture of the ancient civilizations of pre- Columbian Mesoamerica and the Southwestern region of the United States, from the time of the Olmecs through that of the Maya and Aztecs.
  

  • ART 4490* - Video for Artists

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Art 2870 or consent of instructor. Examination of contemporary video art through required readings, viewing artists’ videos and student production of video work. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4500 - The Colonial Art of Mexico and Guatemala

    (3)
    The art and architecture of Colonial Mexico and Guatemala, from the time of the Spanish Conquest in 1521 to Independence from Spain in 1821, with emphasis on: Tequitqui, Baroque and Churrigueresque.
  

  • ART 4510 - Mannerism: High Renaissance to Baroque

    (3)
    Sixteenth century architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts from High Renaissance to Baroque.
  

  • ART 4530 - Aztec Art and Culture

    (3)
    Art, architecture, and culture of the Aztec civilization of Mesoamerica.
  

  • ART 4540 - Special Topics in Art

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing; courses as needed for specific topic. Current topics of special interest, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 4541 - Special Topics in Art

    (1-3)
    Current topics of special interest, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 4560 - Art of the Ancient Andes

    (3)
    Art and architecture of the Andean region in South America, from the time of the Chavin culture through the Incas.
  

  • ART 4570 - Mexican Muralists and Frida Kahlo

    (3)
    The mural art of Mexico between 1910 and 1974, emphasizing Orozco, Siqueiros, Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
  

  • ART 4600* - Multicultural Approaches to Visual Arts

    (3)
    Analysis of art experience as human behavior responsive to sociological, ecological, political and historical conditions in American and other cultures. Specially recommended for students preparing for bilingual/crosscultural specialist credential.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4660 - Nineteenth Century Art

    (3)
    Art of western Europe from David to end of nineteenth century.
  

  • ART 4680* - Problems in Advanced Design

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 4080. Advanced study and research in visual communications design and the use of processes and technologies relevant to practice within the professional community. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Some sections of this course require service learning and will be identified in the schedule of classes.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4740* - Printmaking: Drypoint, Woodcut and Monoprints

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1590. Woodcut, linoleum, and acid free intaglio as a means of personal expression. Traditional, as well as contemporary materials and trends will be covered. May be repeated for to the maximum of 6 units. Activity 6 hours.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.

     
  

  • ART 4750 - Visual Arts and Human Development

    (3)
    Analysis of relationships between the visual arts and aspects of human development through case study research.
  

  • ART 4760* - Early Christian and Byzantine Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 101A. Art history from 250 to 1453 AD in Eastern Empire, to 476 AD in Western Roman Empire; covers key monuments of architecture, sculpture, painting, and applied arts.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4770* - History of Photography

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1011, 1012, 1013. History of photography from 19th century to present with an emphasis on 20th century practice. Relationship of photography with history, culture, technology, art, social values and other concerns.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4810 - African Art

    (3)
    Art of sub-Saharan Africa. Includes historic art of Benin, Ghana, and Congo kingdoms and traditional art of Western Sudan, Guinea Coast, and the Congo.
  

  • ART 4820* - Photographic Manipulations and Extensions

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 2870. Use of the photographic medium as part of a broad vocabulary of processes and approaches to art-making; exploration of tools, methods and formats that expand and enhance photographic expression. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Recitation 1 hours, and activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4840* - Advanced Sculpture Processes

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 4290. Advanced application of sculpture techniques, including digital processes, to express individual concepts. Recitation 1 hour, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4870* - Advanced Photography

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 2870. Advancement of photographic skills with an emphasis on individual development and growth. Relevant contemporary art issues will be highlighted in relation to the photographic medium. Lecture 1hour, and activity 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Some sections of this course require service learning and will be identified in the schedule of classes.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4880* - Advanced Illustration

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 3880. Advanced study of the theoretical, historical and practical aspects of illustration. Exploration and analysis of composition, story line, and dramatization. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4910* - Art Since 1945

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 4960. Beginning with surrealism and abstract expressionism, this course delineates the many styles of the 1960s and focuses upon postmodern art of the 1970s and 1980s.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4921 - Capstone Animation Project

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 4940, ART 4960. The design, pre-production, production and post-production of an advanced animated work suitable for portfolio presentation. 6 units required for animation option students. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 4922* - Senior Capstone - Art Education

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Submission of a graduation application and consent of department. Advanced problems in a specific Art Option area. Examination of the major theories, criticism, and research in art. Development of a portfolio and a culminating senior project or research paper. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4923* - Senior Capstone - Art History

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Submission of a graduation application and consent of department. Advanced problems in a specific Art Option area. Examination of the major theories, criticism, and research in art. Development of a portfolio and a culminating senior project or research paper. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4924 - Senior Capstone - Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Submission of a graduation application and consent of department. Advanced problems in a specific Art Option area. Examination of the major theories, criticism, and research in art. Development of a portfolio and a culminating senior project or research paper. 6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4925* - Senior Capstone - Graphic Design/Visual Communication

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Submission of a graduation application and consent of department. Advanced problems in a specific Art Option area. Examination of the major theories, criticism, and research in art. Development of a portfolio and a culminating senior project or research paper. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4926* - Senior Capstone - Studio Arts

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Submission of a graduation application and consent of department. Advanced problems in a specific Art Option area. Examination of the major theories, criticism, and research in art. Development of a portfolio and a culminating senior project or research paper. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4930 - Digital Image Processing and Illustration

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1800. Advanced study in the use of digital technology and methodology in image processing, image production and illustration. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 4940 - Three-Dimensional Animation

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1800, ART 2800. Creation of lifelike animation using three-dimensional animation software. Preparation of animated elements and characters for verbal and non-verbal dramatic expression. Activity 6 hours. 
  

  • ART 4950* - Directed Fieldwork In Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Departmental consent, completion of 90 units, and 3.0 GPA. Supervised field experience in a specific area of art providing an opportunity for students to develop practical knowledge in a professional environment.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4960* - Advanced Animation

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 3760, ART 3780, ART 3800, ART 4940. Creation of short dramatic animation projects using both two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques. Advanced development of character animation and expressive verbal and nonverbal acting. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4990* - Undergraduate Directed Study

    (1-2)
    Prerequisites: Senior standing, completion of all upper division course work in area of study, consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly and a final report submitted. Limited to 3 units per semester. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.

Art (Graduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following: ART 4000, 4010, 4150, 4990 (Art education option may apply ART 4000)
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 5000 level courses
  

  • ART 5000 - Seminar: Art Education

    (3)
    Opportunities for art education graduate students to evaluate, explore and investigate new techniques, concepts and research in teaching art in K-12 education. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 5011 - Art History Seminar: Studies in Classical and European Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Graduate Classified Standing in MA/MFA program. The Classical Cultures of Europe and their Legacies: Varying topics on the Classical cultures, Renaissance, Mannerism and Baroque.
  

  • ART 5012 - Art History Seminar: Art of Changing Eras

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Standing in MA/MFA program. In-depth study of selected topics in the Arts of the western hemisphere from the 10th to the 20th century CE.
  

  • ART 5013 - Art History Seminar: Studies in Modern and Contemporary Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Standing in MA/MFA program. In-depth studies on selected topics in modern and contemporary arts of Europe, and the United States.
  

  • ART 5022 - Seminar: Visual Arts

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Graduate Standing. Critical approach to the visual arts through examination of the roles and works of artists in society. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 5030 - Graduate Problems in Design

    (2)
    Prerequisite: Classified standing in graduate program. Independent research applied to problems of contemporary design permitting students to pursue specific interests in advanced areas. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units.
  

  • ART 5042 - MA/MFA Practice in Studio Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Graduate Standing. Practice and research in a specific area of studio art. Philosophical, conceptual, and practical aspects of professional studio art. Analysis and criticism focusing on the original studio production. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
  

  • ART 5050 - Research in Art Education

    (3)
    The conceptual and methodological aspects of historical, and experimental research in art education.
  

  • ART 5060 - Graduate Studio: Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite:  Classified Graduate Standing. Exploration of concept development and the production of a collection of objects, textiles, or wearables related to Fashion, Fiber and Materials.May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 5070 - Perspectives on Visual Art, Aesthetics, and Culture

    (3)
    Inquiries into the nature of and relationships among visual art, aesthetics, and culture from various theoretical, philosophical, socio-cultural, and political perspectives.
  

  • ART 5082 - MA/MFA Project Development in Design

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Graduate Standing in graduate program. Project development and research in a specific area of design. Discussion and critical evaluation of individual research and studio production of design.  Aesthetic, theoretical, and technical aspects of professional design and visual communication are examined. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
  

  • ART 5090 - Graduate Seminar: Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite:  Classified Graduate Standing. Exploratory research, writing, and discussion of contemporary issues in Fashion, Fiber and Materials, culminating in a final research project. 3 hours seminar. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 5120 - Graduate Photography

    (2)
    Prerequisites: ART 4770, 4820 and ART 4870. Intensive study and production work in contemporary photography, current theories, concepts, and techniques. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.
  

  • ART 5160 - Professional Development: Art and Design in Higher Education

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Graduate Standing. Educational theories, teaching methodologies, instructional strategies and assessment for teaching in art and design, and preparation of professional portfolio for a career in higher education. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 5170 - Graduate Ceramics

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Graduate Standing. Studio practice and research in ceramics stressing advanced competence in technique and concepts. Periodic group presentations and critical analysis. Students with disabilities unable to access the University ceramics lab in the Fine Arts building must request a reasonable accommodation from the Office for Students with Disabilities ideally two weeks in advance of the class start date. The Office for Students with Disabilities will coordinate with other University units to provide reasonable accommodations for students who require assistance, including but not limited to accessing the kilns, potter’s wheels, and sinks, plus providing any other equipment or assistance needed to participate in the class. May be repeated to maximum of 18 units. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 5220 - Graduate Interactive Design

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Graduate Standing. Advanced Design, production and dissemination of computer based interactive inquiries that relate specifically to creative and conceptual goals. Emphasis is on effective  theoretical and innovative uses of interactive technology. Activity 6 hours, May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
  

  • ART 5310 - Research Methodologies in Art

    (3)
    Research methodologies and practices of artistic inquiry. Conceptual and technical issues in and requirements related to M.A. and M.F.A. theses, and projects in the Art department.
  

  • ART 5440 - Graduate Painting and Drawing

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Classified Graduate Sstanding. Studio work in various media of painting and drawing, stressing professional competence in techniques and concepts of art. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 5540 - Special Topics in Art

    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent (specific prerequisite subject to change, depending upon topic of emphasis or content requirements of the course). Selected topics reflecting current issues, problems, and interests in art. May be repeated for credit to maximum of 9 units as subject matter changes.
 

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