1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions - Art		 NMSU
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ART 101G. Orientation in Art 3 cr.
A multi-cultural examination of the principles and philosophies of the visual arts and the ideas expressed through them.
ART 110G. Visual Concepts 3 cr. (2+4P)
Introduction to the philosophies of art, visual thinking, and principles of visual organization. Designed to give students a broad view of aesthetic traditions, ideologies, and techniques basic to the creation and evaluation of art. Principles and concepts are taught in a common lecture and applied in parallel small studio sections.
ART 150. Drawing I 3 cr. (2+4P)
Introduction to the skill of ``seeing'' through exercises that emphasize careful drawing from the still life and to a basic range of drawing materials and techniques. Course may include drawing from the figure. Outside assignments may be required.
ART 151. Drawing II 3 cr. (2+4P)
Continues emphasis on observation by focusing on still life drawing. Covers a wider use of materials, techniques and ideas. Drawing from the figure and outside assignments may be required. Prerequisites: ART 150.
ART 155. Design: 2-D 3 cr. (2+4P)
Compositional organization of two-dimensional space through the use of black and white and color.
ART 156. Design: 3-D 3 cr. (2+4P)
Organization of form in three-dimensional space. How form and structure affect the meaning of objects and environment in private and public space.
ART 157. Color Theory 3 cr. (2+4P)
Various color theories as they relate to compositional organization. Required for art education majors.
ART 250. Drawing III 3 cr. (2+4P)
Introduction to intensive drawing from the figure with a focus on observation. Outside assignments may be required. Prerequisite: ART 151 or consent of instructor.
ART 252. Aspects of Drawing 2-3 cr.
Continued work in drawing with emphasis on personal creative endeavor. Prerequisites: ART 150, ART 151, and ART 250. Branch campuses only.
ART 255. Graphic Design I,A 3 cr. (2+4P)
Principles of visual communication, with emphasis on graphic form and style. Prerequisites: ART 150 and ART 155 or consent of instructor.
ART 256. Graphic Design I,B 3 cr. (2+4P)
Continued development of principles of visual communication, with the integration of imagery and typography. Prerequisite: ART 255 or consent of instructor.
ART 257. Lettering and Typographic Design 3 cr. (2+4P)
Introduction to the design and drawing of creative letterforms and typographic identity marks and their application in graphic design. Survey of the history of letterforms and typographic design. Prerequisites: ART 155 and ART 255, or consent of instructor.
ART 260. Painting I 3 cr. (2+4P)
Varied painting media; development of painting skills.
ART 261. Painting II 3 cr. (2+4P)
Continued development of painting skills. Prerequisites: ART 150 and ART 260.
ART 262. Aspects of Painting 2-3 cr.
Varied painting media: continued development of painting skills. Prerequisites: ART 110G, ART 150, ART 260, and ART 261. Branch campuses only.
ART 265. Sculpture I,A 3 cr. (2+4P)
Basic sculptural concepts in additive and subtractive sculpture techniques. Emphasis on three-dimensional problem solving, understanding of materials, and visual decision-making skills.
ART 266. Sculpture I,B -- Figure Modeling 3 cr. (2+4P)
Figure modeling; students work in clay and plaster from the figure and natural forms. Instruction in basic casting techniques.
ART 270. Photography I 3 cr. (2+4P)
Introduction to basic skills required for shooting, processing, and printing black and white photographs. Introduction to historical and contemporary photographers and critical issues of the medium.
ART 271. Photography II 3 cr. (2+4P)
Instruction in photographic technique. Emphasis on study of photography in cultural/political contexts. Prerequisite: ART 270 or consent of instructor.
ART 275. Ceramics I,A 3 cr. (2+4P)
Introduction to clay arts. Techniques of handbuilding, wheelthrowing, and glazing.
ART 276. Ceramics I,B 3 cr. (2+4P)
Beginning ceramics, complementary half to ART 275. (ART 275 and ART 276 do not need to be taken consecutively.) Basic building techniques of coil, slab, and throwing are introduced. High-fire and low-fire clays are used.
ART 280. Printmaking I 3 cr. (2+4P)
Varied media in printmaking and compositional problems.
ART 281. Printmaking II 3 cr. (2+4P)
Printmaking materials and techniques, with emphasis in intaglio and relief procedures. Prerequisites: ART 110G, ART 150, ART 280. Corequisite: ART 150.
ART 285. Metals and Jewelry I 3 cr. (2+4P)
Fundamental processes and design necessary for metal fabrication of jewelry, functional and nonfunctional objects. Prerequisites: ART 155 and ART 156, or consent of instructor.
ART 294. Special Topics in Studio 1-3 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.
ART 295. Introduction to Art History I 3 cr.
Patterns and principles of art history within the chronological frame- work of the development of Occidental art. All media will be discussed. From prehistoric times through medieval period.
ART 296. Introduction to Art History II 3 cr.
Continuation of ART 295. The arts from the Renaissance to the present.
ART 328. History of Western Architecture 3 cr.
European architecture from the 2nd to the 18th centuries. Classical and medieval traditions considered; concentration on Italian, French, Spanish, and German Renaissance and Baroque developments.
ART 331. Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Art 3 cr.
Proto-Renaissance art in Florence and Siena; fifteenth century painting, sculpture, and architecture with emphasis on the Florentine, Venetian, and Umbrian artist. Prerequisite: ART 295, ART 296, or consent of instructor.
ART 332. Art of the High Renaissance 3 cr.
Painting, sculpture, and architecture in Florence, Rome, and Venice. Emphasis on formation of the classical style developed by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgione, and Titian.
ART 334. Spanish Tradition in Art 3 cr.
Persistent formal and emotional traits of Spanish art in its historical development and its adaptation in the Americas. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ART 337. American Art to 1900 3 cr.
History of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts in the United States from colonial period to 1900. Prerequisite: either ART 101G, ART 110, ART 295, or ART 296, or consent of instructor.
ART 338. Late Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century European Art 3 cr.
History of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts created in Europe from 1789 to 1900. Prerequisite: either ART 101G, ART 110, ART 295, or ART 296, or consent of instructor.
ART 342. Twentieth-Century Art I, 1900-1945 3 cr.
History of painting, sculpture, and other arts in Europe, the United States, and elsewhere from 1900 to 1945. Prerequisite: either ART 101G, ART 110, ART 295, or ART 296, or consent of instructor.
ART 343. Twentieth-Century Art II, 1945 - Present 3 cr.
History of painting, sculpture, and other arts in Europe, the United States and elsewhere from 1945 to present. Prerequisite: either ART 101G, ART 110, ART 295, or ART 296, or consent of instructor.
ART 350. Drawing IV 3 cr. (2+4P)
Drawing from the figure. Prerequisite: ART 250 or consent of instructor.
ART 355. Graphic Design and Production I 3 cr. (2+4P)
The design process and its relationship to the preparation of artwork for print. Emphasis on methods, media, tools, and skills of the graphic designer. Prerequisite: ART 255.
ART 356. Graphic Design and Production II 3 cr.
Continued instruction in preparation of artwork for print, with emphasis on multicolor photomechanical and color proofing. Prerequisites: ART 355. Restricted to art majors.
ART 358. Illustration 3 cr. (2+4P)
The application of illustration in a creative graphic design context. An introduction to the media, tools, and techniques of the illustrator. Emphasis on editorial, informational and cultural projects. Prerequisites: ART 150, ART 155, and ART 255, or consent of instructor. Maximum of 6 credits toward a degree.
ART 360. Painting III 3-6 cr.
Media, materials, and technical problems of contemporary painting. Prerequisite: ART 261. May be repeated to 9 credits.
ART 365. Sculpture II,A 3 cr. (2+4P)
Explorations in contemporary styles and techniques of sculpture in a wide range of materials including welded steel, wood construction, site-specific installations, and environmental sculpture. Strong emphasis on content development. Prerequisite: ART 265 or ART 266.
ART 366. Sculpture II,B -- Advanced Figure Modeling 3 cr. (2+4P)
Advanced figure modeling using clay, plaster, and wax with a final project executed in bronze. Prerequisite: ART 266.
ART 367. Sculpture II, C 3 cr. (2+4P)
Additional instruction in technical problems and concepts in contemporary sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 266.
ART 370. Color Photography. 3 cr. (2+4P)
Introduction to the basic skills for shooting, processing and printing color photographs. Techniques for making color slides and E-6 processing emphasizing the production of chromogenic color prints from negatives. Prerequisite: ART 271 or consent of instructor.
ART 371. Photographic Genres and Techniques 3 cr. (2+4P)
Photographic assignments and readings which explore three classic genres of the land, the city, and the body. Introduction to 4x5 view camera techniques including perspective control, sheet film processing and basic zone system controls. Prerequisites: ART 270 and ART 271 or consent of instructor.
ART 375. Ceramics II 3 cr. (2+4P)
Instruction in ceramic techniques with an emphasis on conceptual development and study of issues in contemporary ceramics. Prerequisites: ART 156, ART 275, and ART 276.
ART 380. Printmaking III 3 cr. (2+4P)
Materials and techniques, with emphasis in intaglio and relief procedures. Prerequisites: ART 280 and ART 281.
ART 382 Screenprinting 3 cr.
Principles and techniques of serigraphic printmaking including photoprocesses.
ART 385. Metals and Jewelry II 3 cr. (2+4P)
Sophisticated technical and conceptual development are emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 285. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
ART 394. Special Topics in Studio 3 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.
ART 398. Undergraduate Studio Art Seminar 3 cr.
Explores issues in contemporary art-making and art criticism. Prepares students for showing and writing about their work as well as discussing the work of others. Course will be subtitled in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisites: ART 150, ART 155, ART 156, ART 295, ART 296, and junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. Restricted to art majors.
ART 450. Drawing Workshop 3-6 cr.
Meets with either ART 250 or ART 350, depending on section number. Outside assignments may be required. Prerequisite: ART 350 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
ART 455. Graphic Design Workshop A 3 cr.(2+4P)
Advanced graphic design projects in graphic form, typographic design, and comprehensive layouts, with emphasis on conceptual development and professional practices. Prerequisites: ART 356. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits. Restricted to art majors.
ART 456. Graphic Design Workshop B 3 cr.
Concentration on portfolio preparation and professional practice. Prerequisite: ART 455.
ART 457. Typographic Design and the Computer 3 cr. (2+4P)
Emphasis on typography as a form of communication in the graphic design profession. Conventional applications as well as traditional and innovative tools such as the computer are explored. Prerequisites: ART 255 and ART 355, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
ART 458. The New Mexico Studio of Design 1-9 cr.
An advanced graphic design studio providing a design service for nonprofit community organizations. Production of practical design assignments from concept to print. Prerequisite: ART 455 or consent of instructor.
ART 460. Painting Workshop 3-6 cr.
Media, materials, and advanced technical problems of contemporary painters. Prerequisite: ART 360. May be repeated to 12 credits.
ART 461. Creative Printing 3-9 cr.
May be repeated up to 27 credits.
ART 465. Sculpture Workshop 3-6 cr. (2+4P)
Media, materials, and advanced technical problems in contemporary sculpture. Development of content and personal vision through ambitious sculpture projects. Prerequisite: ART 365 and ART 366. May be repeated for a maximum of 27 credits. Restricted to art majors.
ART 470. Photography Workshop 3-6 cr. (2+4P)
Specific and individualized long-term projects. Emphasis on critiques and the production of portfolios, exhibitions and/or installations. Prerequisites: ART 271 and ART 371, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for 12 credits.
ART 471. The Photographic Portrait 3 cr. (2+4P)
Exploration of photographic portraiture from a cultural perspective. Portraits from literature, painting and film will also be discussed. Photographic assignments question traditional frameworks in reading and producing photographic portraits. Prerequisites: ART 271 and ART 371 or consent of instructor.
ART 475. Ceramics Workshop 3-6 cr. (2+4P)
Continued conceptual development in ceramics. Continuation of ART 375. Prerequisite: ART 375. May be repeated for 12 credits.
ART 477. Research Problems in Art History 3-12 cr.
Advanced research on special problems to be conducted under supervision of art history faculty.
ART 478. Seminar: Selected Topics in Art History 3 cr.
Reading, research, and discussion of advanced problems. Prerequisite: open to advanced undergraduates and graduates by consent of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
ART 480. Printmaking Workshop 3-6 cr.
Problems in printmaking. Prerequisite: ART 380 or ART 381.
ART 484. New Mexico Center for Graphic Arts 3-6 cr.
Advanced study and practice with publication of limited edition prints. May be repeated up to 12 credits.
ART 485. Metals Workshop 3-6 cr. (2+4P)
Advanced individual problems. Prerequisite: 6 credits of ART 385. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
ART 494. Special Topics in Studio 3 cr.
Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. No more than 9 credits toward a degree.
ART 497. Readings in Art History 3-12 cr.
An in-depth study of the writings in the field of art history in the U.S. and Europe. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ART 498. Graduate Studio Seminar 3 cr.
Explores issues in contemporary art making and their relationship to personal work. Selected readings, discussion of independent research in art theory and criticism, and the presentation of research in oral or written form.
ART 499. Problems in Studio 3-6 cr.
Individual study in specialized studio areas not covered by other advanced courses. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

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