Courses
Note: Not all courses will be offered every semester. Most courses are offered on a rotating basis. Please consult the Schedule of Classes online for current offerings. This is especially important for the workshop studio courses and special topics courses because they are offered focusing on a variety of topics.
50:080:101 Introduction to Studio Art (3)
An introduction to the concepts and processes of making art. Studio lessons, lectures, and discussions focus on ways of looking at art, both past and present. Emphasis is on the development of each student’s creative capacities and awareness.
Note: For non-majors only
50:080:102 Visual Fundamentals (3)
This entry-level studio art course introduces students to consider formal elements, color theory, and principles of organization employed in two-dimensional work. Emphasis on communicating ideas through a variety of media.
Note: Prerequisite to all upper-level studio classes.
50:080:103 Sculpture Foundations (3)
An introduction to sculpture, architectural principles, and object making in three-dimensions. This course utilizes scale, fabrication, connectivity and abstraction to explore creative expression and communication through the form in space.
Note: Prerequisite to all upper-level studio classes.
50:080:126 Conceptual Art I (3)
An introduction to conceptual strategies that can be utilized to make art. Traditional and nontraditional media are used in this studio-based course to explore such topics as time, chance, risk, identity, context, process, generative art, and performance. The work done in class will be accompanied by lectures and readings that trace the historical significance of each project. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.
50:080:129 Biodesign I (3)
A new area of speculative and applied practice, biodesign is the integration of design with biological systems. A primary consideration in this field is ethics. This course considers the ethical implications of pairing with microorganisms, plants, and animals while creating new designs for the built environment. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.
50:080:201 Social Media Photography (3)
Introductory fine arts studio course designed for art and non-art majors who have photographic interest or who wish to fulfill the general education art elective requirement. Students must provide their own Apple or Android smartphone or other mobile device with at least eight-megapixel technology. Students will learn basic photographic technique, from making an exposure to presentation via social media. Emphasis is on the photographic image as a means of expression on social media platforms as well as exploring mobile device apps designed for online photography editing and enhancement. In this course, students will be asked to open their mind’s eye to the possibilities of a world interpreted by digital photo technologies and their context in social media venues.
50:080:211 Ceramics I (3)
A dynamic, hands-on exploration of clay. Covers slab building, hand building, proportion and figurative work, surface treatment, glazing techniques, the firing process, and the history of ceramic sculpture. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.
Prerequisite 50:080:103 or permission of instructor.
50:080:212 Ceramics II (3)
A continuing exploration of concepts, materials, and techniques in ceramic sculpture, emphasizing advanced hand building, figurative work, mold making, and glaze techniques.
Prerequisite: 50:080:211 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:213 Graphic Design I (3)
Introduction to the use of the design programs as a tool for art and design. Fundamentals of Adobe programs– Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign–are explored and taught.
Prerequisite: 50:080:102.
50:080:214 Sculpture I (3)
Designing, building, and programming objects that move and interact with space, this course covers the nature of creative expression while utilizing the internet of things, wearable computing, computer vision, installation, and natural-user interface design. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.
50:080:221 Drawing I (3)
Drawing is a way to see, describe, understand, explore, and be. This entry-level course focuses on drawing as an expansive form of communication. Initially emphasis will be placed on developing observational drawing skills. With the understanding that technical proficiency is not the primary goal of the class, students will be encouraged to investigate processes that may lead to extending the possibilities of the medium. To support creative inquiry, students will be assigned artistic research projects.
50:080:222 Drawing II (3)
Through investigation, using alternative formats and materials, students will become more accomplished at developing a vocabulary for making images on a two-dimensional surface. Students will learn how to construct, build, and develop art projects, as well as become critically objective about their own work and those of their peers.
Prerequisite: 50:080:221 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Every student will keep a sketchbook or visual journal in which they will develop ideas and document their artistic process.
50:080:223 Figure Drawing (3)
Figure drawing, a class especially relevant due to the revival of the figure and narration in contemporary art, is far more than an opportunity to develop observation and technical skills. Using simple materials, students will study techniques, approaches, and ideas that extend the meaning of the figure to include the body as politic. Group critiques and visual analysis will help students advance their skills and ideas. Specific classroom assignments, homework projects, readings, and discussions will further students’ understanding of the figure in the critical discourse of contemporary culture.
50:080:224 New Media Art (3)
Explores the evolving relationship between digital technologies and contemporary art. Digital tools and media are used in this studio-based course to explore such topics as recontextualization, time-based media, harvesting, generative art, robotics, and fair usage practices for images, video, and sound. The work done in class will be accompanied by lectures and readings that trace the historical significance of each project. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.
Prerequisite: 50:080:103 or permission of instructor.
50:080:225 Color Studies (3)
A theoretical and historical exploration of theories of color and the role of color in the visual arts. In addition to the theory, students work on the projects to explore different ways of working with color and solve visual problems related to the issues and perceptions of color. This course investigates principal relationships of color and provides an important study of color relevant for all fine arts majors. Color is an essential component of current culture and will be explored not only through knowledge of human perception, but also through contemporary culture manifested in signs and symbols
Prerequisite: 50:080:102.
50:080:226 Conceptual Art II (3)
An introduction to conceptual strategies that can be utilized to make art. Traditional and nontraditional media are used in this studio-based course to explore such topics as time, chance, risk, identity, context, process, generative art, and performance. The work done in class will be accompanied by lectures and readings that trace the historical significance of each project. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class. Conceptual Art II allows students, who have already taken Conceptual I, to focus on advanced project work in this area.
Prerequisite: 50:080:126 or permission of instructor.
50:080:229 Drawing Workshop (3)
The course seeks to provide students with opportunities to work with a variety of media, develop skills in observation and technique, and encourage personal involvement in solving visual problems The course offers a relevant introduction and insight into the process and practice of making art. Every student will keep a sketchbook or visual journal in which they will develop ideas and document their artistic process. Students will receive prompts to work in class and develop projects,
Prerequisite: 50:080:221 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:233 Graphic Design Workshop (3)
A studio workshop in various aspects of the graphic design field such as typography, packaging, and illustration. Covers one area that changes from semester to semester.
Prerequisite: 50:080:331 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:253 Painting Workshop (3)
Explores a variety of problems and techniques, but with emphasis on one area each time the course is offered. Check the Schedule of Classes to determine area of study.
Prerequisite: Prior studio art experience or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:261 Film Photography I (3)
An introductory studio course in the medium of film photography. Students will learn the photographic process, from making an exposure to creating a final print. Emphasis is on the photographic image as a means of expression and the use of the camera to explore and discover the visual world. In this course, you will be asked to open your mind’s eye to the possibilities of a world interpreted by camera, chemistry, and light-sensitive materials. This course offers a basic knowledge of the photographic process, including basic camera operation, proper film exposure, film development, a working knowledge of the darkroom, and preparing a final portfolio.
Prerequisite: 50:080:213 or permission of instructor. Students are expected to provide their own cameras and some basic materials.
50:080:262 Film Photography II (3)
This course is a continuation of Film Photography I. Basic camera and darkroom competence are assumed. Focuses on developing a personal vision through photographic imagery and communicating the vision through a coherent body of work.
Prerequisite: 50:080:261 or permission of instructor. Students are expected to provide their own cameras and some basic materials. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:263 Photography Workshop (3)
This course offers an in-depth exploration of rotating advanced photography skills and conceptual development. Students will engage with specialized techniques, technologies, or themes that push their creative and critical practice. Through projects, critiques, and discussions, the course encourages experimentation and helps students refine their personal vision in contemporary photography.
Prerequisite: 50:080:261 or permission of instructor. Students are expected to provide their own cameras and some basic materials. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:264 Digital Photography I (3)
Introductory studio course in the medium of digital photography. Students will learn photographic processes, from making an exposure to creating a final print. Emphasis is on the photographic image as a means of expression and the use of the camera to explore and discover the visual world. In this course, students will be asked to open their mind’s eye to the possibilities of a world interpreted by the digital camera. This course offers a basic knowledge of the digital photographic process, including basic camera operation, proper digital image exposure, photo printing, web hosting, and preparing a final portfolio.
50:080:265 Digital Photography II (3)
A continuation of Digital Photography I. Basic digital technology competence is assumed. Course focuses on the use of advanced photo editing and printing techniques to increase the skill level required for production of meaningful and effective imagery. This course offers an overview of advanced methods of the digital photographic process, including camera operation, digital workflow, Photoshop, and related editing and special effects software, photo printing and web hosting, and preparing a final portfolio.
Prerequisite: 50:080:264 or permission of instructor.
50:080:271 Printmaking (3)
This course provides an introduction to a variety of forms of printmaking including lithography, silk screening, wood and linoleum cutting, collograph. Printmaking is an ancient form of art that has been used for centuries as a way to multiply a drawing/painting. Today, It is a process-based medium that impacts conceptual and formal manifestation.
50:080:279 Computer Animation I (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of fundamental 3-D animation technology through working with Maya vision on PC/Mac workstations. The course will give students a practical focus in techniques of geometric modeling, surface texturing, lighting illumination, and Arnold rendering that are relevant to the production of film, animation, multimedia, and creation of art.
50:080:280 Classical Animation (3)
Builds on traditional animation skills, working with both drawings and digital approaches. The principles of classical animation and 2-D animation software will be demonstrated. Students are expected to find their own style, working toward personal career goals.
May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:282 Studio Lighting for Photography (3)
Studio lighting, equipment (for both indoor and outdoor use), and assignments on location involve problem-solving with artificial light assistance. This includes technical photography under controlled lighting conditions and addressing challenges in portrait and product photography. The focus is on how to use controlled, artificial lighting to create accurately descriptive images of subjects for various assignments.
Prerequisite: 50:080:264
50:080:283 Sculpture Workshop (3)
Provides fundamental concepts and techniques in a variety of traditional and digital sculptural media, but emphasis is on one particular medium each time the course is offered. Discusses historical and aesthetic aspects of the medium and techniques. Check the Schedule of Classes to determine area of study.
Prerequisite: 50:080:103 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:300 Art and Urban Sustainability I (3)
This course combines theory and studio practice to address ecological art, design for the built environment, environmental policy, and ecological restoration in urban communities. Students will research the strategies of ecologically based art and will author proposals for sustainable design in Camden, New Jersey, with a focus on implementation, public policy, and funding. The studio-based portion of this class aims to bring ecologically based art projects to fruition with the aid of local communities.
May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:314 Interactive Art II (3)
Designing, building, and programing objects that move and interact with space, this course covers the nature of creative expression while utilizing the internet of things, wearable computing, computer vision, installation, and natural-user interface design. Interactive Art II allows students, who have already taken Interactive Art I, to focus on advanced project work in this area.
Prerequisite: 50:080:214 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:323 Photo Production (3)
What happens after the print? This course builds upon Digital Photo 11, focusing on software, and extends into areas such as mounting, presentation, and exhibition installation that go beyond just the print and the frame. It can be linked to interdisciplinary projects and helps pave the way for expanded photography and installation practices. work in this area.
Prerequisite: 50:080:265.
50:080:331 Graphic Design Studio II (3)
Graphic Design I topics include the foundational exploration of shape, color, visual hierarchy, word/image relationships, typography, symbol design, and persuasion. Development of a verbal and visual vocabulary to discuss and critique. Students also learn the beginnings of computational and conceptual logic and working in design programs: Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Prerequisite: 50:080:213.
50:080:332 Graphic Design III Studio (3)
Explores a variety of concepts, methods, and technical skills in Ideation. The course has a heavy emphasis in the reading and writing about design theory and its application to concept and design development. The first of five foundational courses where students learn, develop, and apply graphic design principles and procedures (conceptualization and craft). It is expected that students exercise conceptual and formal skills in producing visual solutions to graphic design problems.
Prerequisite: 50:080:331.
50:080:333 Typography I (3)
Typography is the construction of verbal language in visual form. Typography encompasses both the thoughtful structuring of language for effective communication and the art of expression with letter forms. This course provides an opportunity to investigate typographic form and its role in communication. It will introduce the fundamentals of typographic theory, practice, and history. We will examine type choices and composition in relation to issues of hierarchy and legibility, develop typographic vocabulary, explore the creation of letter forms, and apply typographic standards and guidelines. This course attempts to give graphic design students practical skills to apply to further design courses.
Prerequisite: 50:080:213, 331; or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:334 Graphic Design Production (3)
Examines graphic design production techniques in relation to professional practice–file production preparation to book binding. Students work with industry standard printers, computer programs, and production equipment.
Prerequisites: 50:080:213, 50:080:331, 50:080:332, 50:080:333, 50:080:346, and 50:080:437; or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:342 Video Art (3)
Relying on moving pictures in a visual and audio medium, this nonnarrative art form has branching roots in 2-D and processed-based 3-D art-making. This class covers nonnarrative time-based media and contemporary practice.
50:080:345 Character Design (3)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creating original characters for animation. Through drawing, research, and storytelling, students will explore how to design characters that express personality, emotion, and purpose. Emphasis is placed on silhouette, proportion, gesture, and visual consistency. Students will develop characters from concept sketches to final model sheets, while considering how design supports narrative and movement. Suitable for students interested in animation, comics, and game design.
Prerequisites: 50:080:279 and 50:080:331, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:346 UX and UI Design (3)
This course introduces students to user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles within the context of graphic design. Students will learn how to create digital products that are both visually engaging and easy to use. The class covers user research, wireframing, prototyping, and interface design, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and interaction. Projects will challenge students to design apps, websites, and digital systems that put the user first.
Prerequisites: 50:080:213 and 50:080:331, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:347 Environmental Design (3)
An exploration of two- and three-dimensional design relating to the environment. Projects include murals, wall graphics, and redesigning exterior sites.
Prerequisite: 50:080:102 or permission of instructor.
50:080:348 Special Topics in Photography (3)
This course explores rotating themes, contemporary issues, and emerging skills in photography. Topics may include new technologies, social and cultural questions, or experimental practices shaping the field today. Through hands-on projects, discussions, and critiques, students will expand their creative and technical abilities while responding to current conversations in photography. Suitable for students looking to push their work in new directions.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
50:080:349 Biodesign II (3)
A new area of speculative and applied practice, biodesign is the integration of design with biological systems. A primary consideration in this field is ethics. This course considers the ethical implications of pairing with microorganisms, plants, and animals while creating new designs for the built environment. Biodesign II allows students, who have already taken Biodesign I, to focus on advanced project work in this area of design.
Prerequisite 50:080:129 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:351 Painting I (3)
This entry-level painting course introduces students to traditional and contemporary art concepts, materials, and techniques. Working initially from simple still life arrangements, students gain experience in the fundamentals of painting. Upon the completion of a series of observational studies, students will work on a variety of problems that address formal issues of color, composition, imagery, process, and conceptual concerns relevant to contemporary painters and to the field of painting. Assignments will often be accompanied with required readings selected that generate and support critical thinking and discussions.
Prerequisite: 50:080:102.
50:080:352 Painting II (3)
Studying art at the college level harnesses students’ need to create; sharpens critical, analytical, and practical thinking skills; improves attention; and prepares students for satisfying, productive careers in all areas. The program seeks to reflect the diversity of technical and intellectual approaches practiced in the field of visual art and is open to interdisciplinary painting.
Prerequisite: 50:080:351 or permission of instructor.
50:080:353 Painting III: Contemporary Issues in Painting (3)
Students carry on a semester-long visual exploration of a theme as they are exposed to a multitude of perspectives and styles and mediums. Campuswide events (lectures, concerts, exhibitions) are used as points of departure in the class to emphasize the critical nature of art-making with other content areas of study, theory, and research.
Prerequisite: 50:080:352 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:355 Elementary Art Education (3)
Survey of the artistic growth of children. Survey of philosophies, issues, methods, materials, resources, processes, and strategies for teaching art in the elementary grades and integrating art into the curriculum.
Prerequisite: 50:300:354 or permission of instructor.
50:080:356 Secondary Art Education (3)
Survey of the artistic growth of adolescents. Survey of philosophies, issues, methods, materials, resources, processes, and strategies for teaching art in the secondary grades and relating art to other areas of the curriculum.
Prerequisite: 50:300:354 or permission of instructor.
50:080:361 Art Therapy I (3)
This course introduces students to the historical and theoretical foundations of art therapy. Students will develop an understanding of the weaving between psychology and the relationship with the therapeutic art-making process. Through engagement with each other through weekly art-making experiments, presentations, and lectures, students will generate greater understanding of how art therapy has evolved and develop skills to work with marginalized populations. Students will develop critical thinking skills, which are essential in entering the mental health field, and partake in a journey promoting personal growth.
50:080:382 Sculpture II (3)
Exploration of sculpture in the environment with an emphasis on site-specific art, public art, community-based art, and collaborative practice. This course also covers the history of contemporary practice.
Prerequisites: 50:080:103, 50:080:214, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:386 Animation Storyboard (3)
This course focuses on the art of visual storytelling through storyboards. Students will learn how to plan and communicate scenes, pacing, camera angles, and character action for animation. The class covers techniques for creating clear, dynamic boards that support narrative flow and production needs. Projects will guide students from thumbnails to polished sequences, helping them build skills essential for animation, film, and game development.
Prerequisite: 50:080:280 or permission of instructor.
50:080:387 Computer Animation II (3)
Exposes students to the conceptual and technical aspects of 3-D animation. Students are expected to develop an understanding of how 3-D animation technology can be applied in artistic creations and in digital industry settings.
Prerequisite: 50:080:279 or permission of instructor.
50:080:388 3-D Modeling and Printing (3)
This course will focus on Zbrush modeling and texturing techniques that meet industry standards. We will also learn and experiment with emerging 3-D printing technology.
Prerequisites: 50:080:279 and 50:080:387.
50:080:391 Individual Study in Studio Art (BA)
Senior art major expected to further investigate the chosen area of emphasis; projects and research initiated by the student and approved by the faculty. Guidance and criticism offered by department staff, with occasional critiques by outside artists.
Prerequisites: One course in advanced studio work and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:395 Creative Career Planning (3)
Presents strategies, business aspects, and professional practices for those seeking creative careers. Students will learn about creative career resources in order to pursue experiential learning opportunities in the visual, performing, media, and communication arts. Course material is presented in collaboration with a staff member of the Career Center. Résumé-building, portfolios, graduate schools, business correspondence, internships, and current career demographics and employment demands are the focus of this course.
Open to all majors.
50:080:400 Art and Urban Sustainability II (3)
This course combines theory and studio practice to address ecological art, design for the built environment, environmental policy, and ecological restoration in urban communities. The studio-based portion of this class aims to bring ecologically based art projects to fruition with the aid of local communities. Art and Urban Sustainability II allows students, who have already taken Art and Urban Sustainability I, to focus on advanced project work in this area.
Prerequisite 50:080:300 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:435 Typography II (3)
Builds on typographic foundations and explores type and typography as an expressive and conceptual practice of making verbal language visual. Students develop an advanced awareness of letter forms and type setting through studio work and projects that promote an exploratory practice.
Prerequisite: 50:080:333 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:437 Graphic Design IV Studio (3)
The fourth of five sequential design studio courses where students continue to learn, develop, and apply graphic design principles and procedures (concept, process, and craft). It is expected students exercise conceptual and formal skills in producing visual solutions to graphic design problems. Graphic Design Studio IV will focus largely on graphic works with multiple components. Students are expected to have an advanced level of computer and graphic skill and literacy. This course must be taken at Rutgers University-Camden to receive graphic design concentration degree.
Prerequisite: 50:080:332 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:438 Graphic Design Capstone I (3)
A capstone class for graphic design concentration students that integrates the accumulated skills and knowledge through development of multiple semester-long projects. Student projects are self-initiated and self-managed. The scale of proposed projects (scope and reach) and their final articulation (context, content, and form) are to be developed and executed during the semester.
Prerequisites: 50:080:437, 50:080:333, or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: 50:080:437 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. This course must be taken at Rutgers University-Camden to receive a graphic design concentration degree.
50:080:439 Special Topics in Graphic Design (3)
In the constantly changing field of graphic design, this course allows the investigation into current issues and exploration of new skill sets. Covers emerging issues or specialized content not represented in the current graphic design curriculum.
Prerequisites: 50:080:331, 50:080:332, 50:080:333; or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:440 Graphic Design Capstone II (3)
A continuation of capstone class for graphic design concentration students that integrates the accumulated skills and knowledge through development of multiple semester-long projects. Student projects are self-initiated and self-managed. The scale of proposed projects (scope and reach) and their final articulation (context, content, and form) are to be developed and executed during the semester.
Prerequisites: 50:080:438 or permission of instructor.
50:080:441 Professional Practice in Graphic Design (3)
This course prepares students for working in the graphic design field. It covers essential topics such as portfolio development, client communication, contracts, pricing, and navigating the business side of design. Through assignments, workshops, and discussions, students will gain practical skills to present themselves professionally and succeed in a range of design settings, from studios to freelance work.
50:080:442 Professional Practice in Art (3)
Advanced exploration of the professional practices common in art studios. The course aims to acquaint students with the entrepreneurial aspects of managing an artist studio, collaborating with museums and galleries, and applying for grants, exhibitions, and residencies. Through structured projects, students will cultivate practical knowledge in curatorial studies, portfolio development, crafting artist statements, and generating practices essential for sustaining a professional artistic career post-graduation.
50:080:446 AI Generated Animation (3)
AI for animation, image & video enhancement. Discover how to utilize Midjourney, Runway, Pika and Sora AI generators quickly advancing to create a high-level animation and video scene. Gain proficiency in applying AI auto-editing and lips synchronization skills.
Prerequisite: 50:080:387.
50:080:447 Character Rigging (3)
Students will learn how to create and apply control system components to bipedal characters, props, and simple vehicles. Students will be able to use the covered concepts and apply them to similar production level tasks in a real-world environment. Students will also be able to analyze simple rigging problems not covered in the course and apply the skills learned to produce valid solutions for those abstract problems.
Prerequisite: 50:080:387.
50:080:448 Character Animation (3)
Deepens students’ understanding of 3-D character animation techniques by applying animation principles.
Prerequisites: 50:080:386,387; or permission of instructor.
50:080:449 Animation Production (3)
Offers practical experience in pre-production and production practices for animation. Covers topics such as animation composting, editing, simulation, hair, and other digital effects.
Prerequisite: 50:080:448 or permission of instructor.
50:080:451 Advanced Painting (3)
Advanced study in painting with emphasis on developing and refining an individual point of view and personal means of expression. Experimentation encouraged, but attention is also given to further knowledge of materials, techniques, and theories of painting. Explores both traditional and contemporary stylistic approaches.
Prerequisite: 50:080:353 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:452 Painting Capstone (3)
Integrates the accumulated skills and knowledge through development of a series of self-initiated projects under the guidance of an adviser in student’s area of concentration. The scale of proposed projects (scope and reach) and their final articulation (context, content, and form) are to be developed and executed during the semester. In addition, students develop and plan for final senior thesis show. Successful completion of the course is needed to graduate.
Prerequisite: 50:080:353 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:460 Advanced Photography (3)
Advanced study in Photography with a focus on refining a personal vision. Experimentation is encouraged.
Prerequisite: 50:080:264 or by permission of instructor.
50:080:461 Photography Capstone (3)
The culminating course for all Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts photography concentration students in preparation for the annual senior thesis exhibition. The course focuses on professional level art-making as well as the skills required when pursuing a career in photography as a trade. Areas covered include production, assistants, models, techniques, equipment, and business matters, along with art-focused studio concepts and approaches.
Prerequisite: 50:080:265 or 50:080:460 or by permission of instructor.
50:080:462 Photography Capstone II (3)
Photography Capstone II is an advanced, project-based course designed for students to showcase their mastery of photographic techniques, creative vision, and professional practices. Emphasizing portfolio and exhibition development, critical feedback, and real-world application, this course challenges students to create a cohesive body of work that reflects their unique style and prepares them for careers in photography or further artistic endeavors.
Prerequisite: 50:080:461
50:080:478 Sculpture/Intermedia Capstone (3)
This capstone course requires the development of a semester-long project through which students will gain insight and experience a professional approach to practice. At the end of the term, each creative project will be formally exhibited and presented at a public critique. In conjunction with this presentation, students must additionally produce a project statement and an artist statement for a website that augments and accompanies the capstone exhibition.
Prerequisites: Permission of adviser and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:479 Special Topics in Art (3)
In the constantly changing field of contemporary art, this course allows the investigation into current issues, exploration of new skill sets, emerging topics, or specialized content not represented in the current visual art curriculum.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:481 Advanced Sculpture (3)
This concentrated study of materials, techniques, and personal expression allows the advanced student to prepare a portfolio of work for graduate school or other fields of specialization.
Prerequisite: 50:080:382 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:482 Singularity Art (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the relationship between technological singularity and art, and to explore how this interface will change the creative force and provide a blueprint for future art expansion. The desired outcomes from the course include delivering insightful predictions about the interaction of technology and art (artists, art creation, art tools, art materials, art education, and art industries) in a singularity era.
50:080:483 Animation Capstone (3)
Senior design students develop, create, and write about a series of interconnected independent projects that are self-motivated and self-directed. This body of work accomplished over the semester culminates in an exhibition. Working closely with the concentration head, students are expected to write, discuss, present, and critique their work with a high level of professionalism, and implement advanced creative research strategies. This is the final course within the animation curriculum. This course is to be taken by senior students in their last semester.
50:080:484 Special Studio Projects (3)
Working closely with a studio faculty adviser, the student develops and executes a specified series of art works.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:485 Motion Graphics (3)
This course introduces graphic design students to the principles and tools of motion graphics for digital media. Students will learn how to bring type, imagery, and graphic elements to life through animation. The class covers storyboarding, timing, sequencing, and basic sound integration, with a focus on creating dynamic visuals for web, social media, and broadcast. Projects will help students build practical skills for applying motion in graphic design contexts.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:488 3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality (3)
This course provides a fundamental experience of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Extended Reality (XR) platforms for animators. Students required to create two mini-projects, either VR or AR in the implementation of immersive environments.
Prerequisites: 50:080:449 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:489 Special Topics in Painting (3)
In the constantly changing field of painting, this course allows the investigation into current issues and explore new skill sets. Covers emerging issues or specialized content not represented in the current painting curriculum.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:490 Special Topics in Sculpture/Intermedia (3)
An exploration of specific topics in the areas of sculpture or intermedia. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:491 Electronic Arts Internship (1, 2, or 3)
An internship with an agency, design studio, or computer graphics company. The student qualifies by presenting a portfolio and performs those duties required by the studio; learns new concepts and techniques through in-house preparation and execution of artwork (40 hours of internship per credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit dependent upon hours worked.
50:080:492 Art Internship (1, 2, or 3)
An internship in some area of art, which may involve working with arts institutions or artists in the area or some other activity that advances the student’s knowledge of some area of art.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit dependent upon hours worked. Coordinated by the art program.
50:080:494 Special Topics in Animation (3)
Covers emerging issues or specialized content not represented in the current animation curriculum.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
50:080:497-498 Honors in Art (3,3)
Requires an independent and advanced studio project under the supervision of a professor in studio art or electronic arts.
Candidates for honors in studio art or electronic arts must, at the end of their junior year, have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 or better and an average of 3.5 or better in the major.