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ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 hours Introduction to financial accounting concepts and problems with emphasis on the accounting cycle; current assets; property, plant, and equipment; intangibles; and current liabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the math foundation requirement.
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ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 hours Continuation of ACCT 101 . Completion of the introduction into the area of financial accounting. Introduction to managerial accounting concepts and problems.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 101 .
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ACCT 210 - Cost Accounting 3 hours Basic fundamentals in the area of cost. Use and measurement of accounting costs in managerial decision making.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 102 . ECON 260 and CIS 120 are recommended.
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ACCT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 hours A study of accounting principles as they relate to cash, receivables inventory, property, plant and equipment, intangibles, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, and stockholders’ equity.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 102 . CIS 120 is recommended.
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ACCT 315 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 hours A continuation of the study of accounting principles begun in ACCT 310 as they relate to earnings per share, investments, revenue recognition, income taxes, pensions, leases, accounting changes, statement of cash flows, interim reporting, and segmental reporting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 310 .
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ACCT 320 - Taxes I 3 hours A study of the basic provisions of federal income tax legislation as they relate to the taxation of individuals. Topics include gross income, exclusions, deductions, exemptions, credits, and property transactions.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 101 .
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ACCT 325 - Taxes II 3 hours A study of the basic provisions of federal income tax legislation as they relate to the formation, operations, and distributions of corporations and partnerships, to specially taxed corporations, to the gift and estate tax, and to the taxation of estates and trusts.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 320 .
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ACCT 420 - Advanced Accounting 3 hours A study of accounting principles as they relate to consolidations, foreign currency translation, partnerships, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 315 .
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ACCT 424 - Accounting Information Systems 3 hours This course provides an in-depth study of the application of information systems knowledge to the accounting environment and introduces students to the systems that underlie bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, tax reporting, and auditing in all business firms. Such systems are increasingly complex and in a continual state of flux due to rapidly changing technologies and security risks. Emphasis is upon developing students’ abilities to understand the processing of accounting data (with an emphasis on the computer environment) and the controls that are necessary to assure accuracy and reliability of the data processed by the accounting system.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 310
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ACCT 430 - Auditing 3 hours A study of financial audits by public accountants and the resulting audit reports. Emphasis on auditing standards and procedures, sampling techniques, professional ethics, and the legal environment.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 315 .
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ACCT 450 - Independent Study 1-8 hours Open to juniors and seniors majoring in accounting.
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ACCT 455 - Internship 1-8 hours Training in a business organization for a designated number of hours a week under the supervision of a college faculty member and the manager of the business. Exposure to various aspects of business, finance, and accounting. Open to junior and senior majors.
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AMST 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hours Listed also as SOC 110 and BWS 110
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AMST 143 - History of the American People to 1877 3 hours Listed also as HIST 143 .
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AMST 144 - History of the American People from 1877 3 hours Listed also as HIST 144 .
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AMST 170 - American Government 3 hours Listed also as POSC 170 .
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AMST 200 - Introduction to American Studies 3 hours American Studies is the most cutting-edge interdisciplinary field in the humanities. It helps students ask and answer critical questions about American society and culture. American Studies is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding a multicultural world. This course will introduce students to the theories and methods of American Studies. Using Chicago as a text this course takes a close look at the city’s people through history, art, architecture, literature and more.
This course will satisfy the multicultural core requirement. |
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AMST 207 - Contemporary American Film 3 hours Listed also as CAS 207 .
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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AMST 215 - American Political Thought 3 hours Listed also as POSC 215 and BWS 216 .
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AMST 222 - Mass Media and Society 3 hours Listed also as SOC 222 and CAS 222 .
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AMST 223 - The Road in American Culture 3 hours Listed also as CAS 219 .
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AMST 224 - The American Century 1940-1990 3 hours Listed also as HIST 224 .
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AMST 225 - Changing America: The Gilded Age through the New Deal 3 hours Listed also as HIST 223 .
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or departmental consent.
This course will satisfy the history core area requirement. |
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AMST 226 - Colonial American Experience 3 hours Listed also as HIST 221 .
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AMST 266 - The American Cinema 3 hours Listed also as CAS 266 .
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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AMST 273 - Theatre: The American Scene 3 hours Listed also as THEA 270
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AMST 279 - Public Administration 3 hours Listed also as POSC 280 .
This course will satisfy the social science core area requirement. |
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AMST 286 - State and Local Government 3 hours Listed also as POSC 286 .
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AMST 288 - New Media in Pop Culture 3 hours Listed also as CAS 288
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AMST 292 - Film Noir 3 hours Listed also as CAS 291 .
This course will satisfy the literature core area requirement. |
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AMST 294 - American Mass Media History 3 hours Listed also as CAS 294 and HIST 296 .
This course will satisfy the history core area requirement. |
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AMST 298 - African-American Literature 3 hours Listed also as ENGL 298 and BWS 298
This course will satisfy the literature core area requirement and the multicultural requirement. |
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AMST 305 - The Chicago Scene in Literature 3 hours Listed also as ENGL 295 .
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AMST 311 - History and Philosophy of American Education 3 hours Listed also as EDUC 310 .
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AMST 315 - Family in America 3 hours Listed also as HIST 317 .
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AMST 317 - American Intellectual History 3 hours Listed also as HIST 312 .
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AMST 320 - From Slavery to Freedom: The African-American Experience From 1619 to 1877 3 hours Listed also as HIST 320 and BWS 320 .
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AMST 321 - From Jim Crow to the White House: The African-American Experience Since 1877 3 hours Listed also as HIST 319 and BWS 321 .
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AMST 328 - Latin American and United States Relations 3 hours Listed also as HIST 328 .
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AMST 333 - 19th Century American Popular Culture 3 hours Listed also as HIST 333 .
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AMST 334 - 20th Century American Popular Culture 3 hours Listed also as HIST 334 .
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or departmental consent.
This course will satisfy the history core area requirement. |
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AMST 336 - Making a Living: U.S. Working-Class History 3 hours Listed also as HIST 346 .
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AMST 337 - The American West 3 hours Listed also as HIST 367 .
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AMST 338 - Gender and Urban Life 3 hours Listed also as HIST 368 .
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or departmental consent.
This course will satisfy the history core area requirement. |
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AMST 343 - 19th-Century America 3 hours Listed also as HIST 222 .
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AMST 344 - Historical Experience of Women in the United States 3 hours Listed also as HIST 344 .
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AMST 345 - From Crossroads to Metropolis: U.S. Urban History Since 1800 3 hours Listed also as HIST 345 .
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AMST 348 - Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. 3 hours Listed also as HIST 348 .
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AMST 366 - American Economic History 3 hours Listed also as ECON 366 .
Prerequisite(s): ECON 190 and ECON 191 .
This course will satisfy the social science core area requirement. |
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AMST 378 - Native American History 3 hours Listed also as HIST 378 .
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or departmental consent.
This course will satisfy the history core area and multicultural core requirements. |
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AMST 411 - American Studies Seminar 3 hours This capstone course includes further methodological study and the opportunity to conduct research in American studies. Students will explore topics through chronological boundaries and across disciplines utilizing American Studies interdisciplinary techniques and approaches, demonstrating their skills in research and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): AMST 200 and senior standing and consent by program director.
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AMST 451 - Inventing Victory: The United States in World War I 3 hours Listed also as HIST 451 .
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AMST 452 - War on the Two Fronts: Combat in Vietnam and Upheaval in the United States 3 hours Listed also as HIST 452 .
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APRL 150 - Apparel Structure and Design I 3 hours Fundamentals of apparel assembly with emphasis on construction techniques, fit, and quality analysis of the finished product. Introduction to apparel terminology.
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APRL 151 - Apparel Structure and Design II 3 hours In-depth study of the process and product of creative design in clothing, application of advanced techniques of apparel assembly; basic flat pattern drafting and development of pattern block.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 150 or consent of the instructor.
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APRL 170 - Introduction to the Fashion World 3 hours Overview of the fashion business structure. Topics include the origin of apparel design through manufacturing, marketing, merchandising, and retailing process. Career opportunities are highlighted.
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APRL 200 - Cultural Perspectives in Dress 3 hours Analysis of dress as an expression of beliefs and values, material artifact, and normative behavior in selected world cultures with emphasis on case studies focused on non-Western traditions, aesthetics, politics, religions, and ritual usage of clothing and textiles. With an intensification option, this course will contribute to the Black World Studies major.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
This course will satisfy the multicultural core requirement. |
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APRL 207 - Surface Design of Fabrics I 3 hours Survey of topics and hands-on processes for fabric coloration, manipulation, and embellishment, with emphasis on application to apparel design. Various techniques considered within cultural context. $50 course fee.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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APRL 209 - Surface Design of Fabrics II 3 hours In-depth study of selected topics and hands-on processes for fabric coloration, manipulation, and embellishment, with emphasis on learning specific techniques from historical garments and within cultural context. $50 course fee.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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APRL 256 - Textile Science 3 hours Survey of textile fibers, fabrics, and finishes with application to appearance, performance, and maintenance of apparel products.
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APRL 271 - Retail Promotion and Visual Merchandising 3 hours Promotional strategies used in merchandising. Topics include identifying target markets and interpreting consumer demand; visual merchandising and store design; advertising strategies for retail. Students receive experience in merchandising windows at the university and area retailers.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 170 or consent of the instructor.
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APRL 281 - Retail Social Media and Branding 3 hours Exploring the underlying principles of multichannel retailing and their relationship with brick-and-mortar stores, electronic retailing, and direct marketing methods. Emphasis on understanding retail branding and exploring techniques that are used to implement various forms of social media.
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APRL 290 - Social Psychology of Dress 3 hours This course explores selected topics from the cross-disciplinary literature on dress (defined as presentation of self), including controversial questions about body image and apparel choices across diverse populations of women and men.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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APRL 305 - Costuming For Theatre 3 hours
Listed also as THEA 305
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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APRL 320 - Flat Pattern Design and Draping 3 hours Theory and fundamentals of flat pattern drafting and draping.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 151 .
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APRL 322 - Apparel Design I 3 hours Utilization of the creative process and knowledge of pattern making and clothing construction to develop original clothing designs. Emphasis on concept development, fabrication, and aesthetics.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 320 .
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APRL 330 - Special Topics In Fashion Design 3 hours Apparel design electives in specialty topics offered on a rotating basis include menswear, millinery, corsetry, and computer-aided textile design. This course may be taken for credit multiple times if in different content areas.
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APRL 340 - Special Topics in Fashion Merchandising 3 hours Apparel merchandising electives in specialty topics offered on a rotating basis. This course may be taken for credit multiple times if in different content areas.
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APRL 360 - History of Dress I 3 hours Survey of European and North American dress from ancient civilizations through the 17th century, with emphasis on dress as an expression of social, cultural, economic, aesthetic, religious, and technological change in the Western world. With an intensification option, this course will contribute to the medieval and Renaissance studies minor .
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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APRL 361 - History of Dress II 3 hours Survey of European and North American dress from the 18th century to the present, with emphasis on dress as an expression of social, cultural, economic, aesthetic, religious, and technological change in the Western world. Includes work of major fashion designers.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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APRL 362 - Dress as Material Culture 3 hours Survey of historical dress from 18th century to the present, with emphasis on object-based analysis of period textiles, garments, and other primary sources used to interpret dress from a cultural perspective within the Western world. Includes hands-on work with conservation of historical garments.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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APRL 365 - Fashion Illustration 3 hours Problems and exercises intended to stimulate design perception and creativity in sketching and rendering used by the fashion designer.
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APRL 366 - Couture Tailoring 3 hours The principles and application of advanced techniques used in couture custom tailoring.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 151 or consent of the instructor.
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APRL 368 - Advanced Apparel Design 3 hours Advanced study of apparel design using flat pattern and draping techniques; investigation into patterning and designing for knitwear. Emphasis on problem solving and industry standards.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 322 .
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APRL 370 - International Sourcing and Brand Development 3 hours
An examination of the product development process and study of the roles of manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing and the interrelationship of allied industries; development of a comprehensive merchandise plan for a product line with perspectives on the consumer, manufacturer, retailer, and international sourcing. Emphasis on understanding the industry through global social responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 170 .
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APRL 371 - Retail Buying 3 hours Application of effective strategies in retail buying; includes budgeting, merchandise planning, and inventory management. Computerized spreadsheets are used to perform related merchandising math operations.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 130 or above.
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APRL 380 - Computer-Aided Design 3 hours Design of apparel through the use of computer using PAD Systems technology, with emphasis on patternmaking, grading, marking, and 3-D applications.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 320 .
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APRL 395 - Independent Undergraduate Research or Creative Investigation 1-3 hours Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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APRL 440 - Specialty Markets 3 hours Research of social, economics, and demographic aspects of target market instrumental in the development of a consumer line. This project-based class encompasses the design and construction of a specialty market line including lingerie, menswear, children’s wear, petite, and plus-sized clothing.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 320 and junior standing.
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APRL 442 - Fashion Markets 3 hours Research of social, economic, and demographic aspects of target market instrumental in the development of a retail outlet. This project-based class includes creating and planning a retail store from concept to implementation. By the end of this course, the student will have written a complete business plan.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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APRL 445 - Senior Collection 3 hours Fashion forecasting; development of a cohesive collection of original designs.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 322 and senior standing.
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APRL 446 - Apparel Design and Merchandising Seminar 3 hours Developing the major production of the department; study of professional practices and management in the business of apparel design and merchandising; preparation and presentation of comprehensive portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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APRL 447 - Senior Design Process and Critique 3 hours
As an extension of Senior Collection, this course examines fashion design as both a process and product. Students articulate their design voice and build their portfolios. Designers participate in critiques and evaluate design for artistic merit and market viability. Collections are presented to a panel of industry professionals.
Prerequisite(s): APRL 445
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APRL 450 - Independent Study 1-4 hours Content and credit tailored to the individual needs of the student.
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APRL 455 - Internship 2-8 hours Training in a business establishment for a designated number of hours a week under the supervision of faculty member and the manager of the business establishment.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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APRL 495 - Independent Undergraduate Research or Creative Investigation 1-3 hours Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design 3 hours Students are introduced to the basic elements, organizing principles, and special considerations unique to three-dimensional design such as space, time, proportion, and gravity. Various construction methods are employed including assemblage, wood working, and carving. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. Offered every fall and spring unless otherwise noted. |
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ART 105 - Fundamentals of Drawing 3 hours A foundation course that focuses on developing basic skills in perceptual drawing and composition. Students explore line, shape, form, light, and perspective through the still lifes and interior architecture. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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ART 200 - Painting Marathon: The Landscape 3 hours A multi-level painting course taught outdoors over a two-week period in May. Students begin a new painting each day and will complete ten paintings by the end of the course. All work is done from direct observation. Students must be prepared for the rigor of painting six hours per day Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This class will fulfill ART 224 - Painting I: Color and Light . Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 105
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ART 201 - Life Drawing: Anatomy 3 hours Students will also be introduced to basic surface anatomy (bones, muscles, and tendons) important to life drawing. Using traditional materials, students explore gesture, composition, proportion, volume and structure through long and short figure poses. Frequent historical references are made through reproductions and slides. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 105
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ART 202 - Life Drawing: Portrait 3 hours This class focuses on the structure of the head along with analysis and measurement of facial features to achieve likeness and psychological insight. Students work in a variety of media, sizes, and styles. Long and short poses will be explored using a variety of models. Several sessions will also be devoted to the draped and nude figure. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 105
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ART 203 - Life Drawing: Figure in Space 3 hours This course begins with a review of linear perspective and focuses on drawing the human figure in measured, spatial environments. Students work in a variety of media, sizes, and styles. Frequent historical references are made through reproduction and slides. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 105
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ART 206 - Sculpture I 3 hours Through thoughtful and skillful additive approaches, this course investigates structural and spatial possibilities. By examining and questioning the interplay of form, material, technique, and content, a conceptual understanding of sculpture will develop over the course of the semester. Investigations and demonstrations of materials, techniques, and processes will be balanced with slide lecture, discussion, and critique. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 102
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ART 208 - Introduction to Design Applications 3 hours Students are introduced to the use of the computer as a graphic design tool in a project-oriented class. Applied problems in image creation and page layout are explored using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Offered every semester. Course fee applies.
Listed also as CAS 130
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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ART 210 - Beginning Black-and-White Photography 3 hours This course provides a comprehensive introduction to black-and-white darkroom photography. Technical fundamentals will be emphasized in class demonstrations, assignments, and critiques. The course places importance on visual literacy, by articulating the mediated image and its effect on the conduct of our lives. Camera assignments extend sensory experiences and their capacity to be perceived graphically. 35mm SLR cameras are available for check-out for enrolled students. Offered every fall and spring. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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ART 224 - Painting I: Color and Light 3 hours A foundation course that introduces students to the various methods and materials of oil painting from direct observation of the still life. Students will learn how to see color and light in all its various disguises of hue, saturation, temperature and value. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 105
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ART 227 - Web Design I 3 hours This course explores digital information and the design of communication to be published on the internet. In this project-oriented class, students will learn the creative and technical aspects of developing web pages. Course fee applies.
Listed also as CAS 236
Prerequisite(s): ART 208
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ART 228 - Web Design II 3 hours This course explores advanced concepts in the design of web-based communication. In this project-oriented class, students will further their understanding of the creative and technical aspects of developing websites. Course fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): ART 208 and ART 227 or consent of instructor.
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ART 230 - Beginning Color Photography 3 hours This beginning course emphasizes the camera experience to perceive visible color as an aesthetic, descriptive, and narrative tool. Camera assignments and classroom lectures negotiate principles of color theory. The course does not require a filmless camera but the Mac OSX platform and Adobe Photoshop are introduced as the primary tool for color management, output, and archiving resource. Photography majors are expected to provide their own DSLR camera for subsequent courses. Otherwise cameras are available for check-out for enrolled students. Offered every fall and spring. Course fee applies.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement. |
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ART 240 - Introduction to Graphic Design I 3 hours This course examines the fundamentals of graphic design and how graphic designers solve problems, organize space, and convey visual and verbal information. This interaction of signs, symbols, words, and pictures will be investigated by the student in a variety of projects to arrive at an understanding of basic communication and design principles. Offered every semester. Course fee applies.
Listed also as CAS 237 .
Prerequisite(s): ART 208 and sophomore standing.
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