Fine Arts

Majors & Minors

Courses

FINE 122: Conceptual Practices

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Exploration of individual concepts and problem-solving skills through experimentation with variety of media and techniques.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 133: Sculpture

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Introduction to elements and principles of 3D design: space, form, mass, scale and proportion as a means to develop sculptural works in a variety of media. Research and sketches are an expectation as part of preliminary planning for each project. 

Prerequisites

None.

FINE 171: Painting

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to painting methods and materials. Develops perceptual abilities, sensitivity to color and value, and compositional ideas within the context of understanding pictorial space.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 200: Intermediate Drawing

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Explore the fundamental concepts of drawing as they relate to a self-directed body of work. Historical and contemporary visual issues pertinent to the act of drawing are discussed. Various media, experimentation and invention will be encouraged.

Prerequisites

First Year Drawing class or instructor permission.

FINE 208: Printmaking

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to printmaking processes. Explore history, basic processes, and materials of printmaking. Instruction in monoprint, relief, and intaglio image creation. Exploration of processes as means to develop individual approach.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 209: Printmaking: Etching

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Continued study in intaglio printmaking. Additional technical and practical application of intaglio processes: etching; mezzotint; lift-grounds; photo- etching; aquatint; multiple plate registration. Emphasis on development of individual imagery within context of intaglio printing.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 214: Experimental Imaging

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Explores digital technology as tool for contemporary art. Focus on experimentation and pursuit of individual aesthetic while incorporating digital imagery within chosen field.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 215: Immersive Media Studio

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Exploration of immersive media. Instruction in digital postproduction techniques for: drawing; video; sound; animation; panoramic/fish-eye photography. Explore social and ethical implications of community-based immersive media.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 221: Intermediate Figure

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Continued study in figure drawing. Emphasis on: figure in space; expressive drawing; exploration of concepts and materials.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 222: Conceptual Practices

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Exploration of individual concepts and problem-solving skills through experimentation with variety of media and techniques. Replaces FINE 122 beginning in Fall 2024.

Prerequisites

None.

FINE 240: Sculptural Ceramics

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

This course is an introduction to clay as a contemporary sculptural medium. Students develop basic hand building skills using subtractive, additive and constructive processes. Course content focuses on skill development with an exploration of contemporary issues in art as well as discussing artists utilizing sculptural ceramic processes.

Note: This is not wheel throwing, tile making or making utilitarian objects such as earthen ware, mugs or pottery.

Prerequisites

None. 

FINE 241: Sculptural Mold Making and Casting

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Exploration of a variety of mold making and casting processes. Introduces contemporary sculptural issues and artists who utilize the casting process.

Prerequisites

None. 

FINE 248: Time Based

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Continued study of time-based media. Exploration of concepts and techniques used in creating time-based media. Explore and critique use of video, animation, sound and interactivity. Emphasis on creation of meaning for personal expression.

Prerequisites

Or equivalent. 

FINE 250: Printmaking: Large Format

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Introduction to large format printmaking. Instruction in large format processes, design principles, and concepts as related to various printmaking techniques. Emphasis on exploration and development of personal concepts and imagery on a large scale. Production of both one-of-a-kind and editioned works.

Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites

Or instructor permission.

FINE 260: Artists' Books

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to making limited-edition artists' books. Exploration of artists' books as system for presentation of visual and verbal information and ideas. Construction of experimental, interdisciplinary, and traditional books using personal visual language. Considers: structure; formatting; image; presentation.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 271: Painting

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Introduction to painting methods and materials. Develops perceptual abilities, sensitivity to color and value, and compositional ideas within the context of understanding pictorial space. Replaces FINE 171 beginning in Fall 2024.

Prerequisites

None.

FINE 272: Narrative Painting

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Continued study of painting methods and materials. Develops perceptual abilities, sensitivity to color and value, and compositional ideas within the context of understanding pictorial space.

Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites

Or equivalent.

FINE 274: Representational Painting

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to fundamental principles, methods, and use of materials in representational painting. Develop knowledge of color, value and compositional relationships based upon observation. Continued emphasis on drawing, design and conceptual skills. Draped and undraped models are utilized.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 301: Drawing: Special Topics

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Addresses thematic and conceptual topics relevant in contemporary drawing. Course topics are determined each semester to address current issues in drawing, and related media. This course is repeatable under different topics. 

Prerequisites

First Year Drawing or Equivalent

FINE 302: Printmaking: Special Topics

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Addresses thematic and conceptual topics relevant in contemporary printmaking. Course topics are determined each semester to address current issues in printmaking, and related media. This course is repeatable under different topics.

Prerequisite Courses

FINE 307: Digital Printmaking

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to digital printmaking processes. Focus on experimental printing and contemporary artist research. Instruction in techniques relevant to digital printmaking. Exploration of processes as means to develop individual approach.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 308: Printmaking: Screen Printing

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Survey of technical methods involved in developing and printing water-base screen images: screen construction; paper and stencils; direct photo process. Emphasis on continuing development of individual imagery in the context of screen printing.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 309: Printmaking: Lithography

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to lithographic methods involved in developing, processing and printing images from lithographic plate. Exploration of traditional and contemporary techniques to create monochromatic and multicolor images: crayons and pencils; tusche; photolithography; registration; and printing.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 332: Sculpture: Special Topics

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Addresses thematic and conceptual topics relevant in contemporary sculpture. Course topics are determined each semester to address current issues in sculpture, and related media.

Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites

Or equivalent.  

FINE 335: Sculpture: Wood Fabrication

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Exploration of wood as contemporary sculptural medium. Develop basic woodworking skills using subtractive, additive, and constructive processes. Focus on skill development. Examination of contemporary issues, as well as artists utilizing woodworking processes.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 336: Sculpture: Metal Fabrication

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Exploration of metal as contemporary sculptural medium. Processes include: patinas; welding; brazing; hot and cold bending; cutting. Introduction to contemporary issues and artists. Focus on skill development and awareness of sculptural possibilities with metal.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 338: Time Based Interactive

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to graphical environments for interactive image, video, audio, and multimedia. Allows artists and designers to create complex interactive works without writing computer code. Exploration of problem-solving techniques.
Prerequisites

Successful completion of First Year program or permission of instructor.

FINE 345: Sculpture: Installation

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Considers contemporary installation art. Develop individual artistic vision and creative process using mixed-media, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary approaches. Introduces contemporary issues, processes, materials, and artists.
Prerequisites

None.

FINE 371: Intermediate Painting

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Addresses thematic and conceptual development in painting through individual problems. Attention to the articulation and refinement of each artist’s individual intention. Critical thinking of both studio practice and theoretical research will be emphasized and balanced.

Prerequisites

200 level painting class or instructor permission.

FINE 372: Special Topics in Painting

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Continued development addressing thematic and conceptual development in painting through individual problems. Attention to the articulation and refinement of each artist’s individual intention. Critical thinking of both studio practice and theoretical research will be emphasized and balanced.

Prerequisites

200 level painting class or instructor permission.

FINE 385: Theory & Practice

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Explore contemporary practices and work of relevant artists. Investigate personal artistic expression through a variety of media, writing; journal assignments; and cross-disciplinary critiques. Other activities may include recommended readings, fieldtrips, lectures and presentations from visiting artists and faculty.

Prerequisites

3rd year Fine Arts standing.

FINE 386: Professional Practices

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Continued exploration of contemporary practices and work of relevant artists. Investigate personal artistic expression through a variety of media, writing; journal assignments; and crossdisciplinary critiques. Other activities may include recommended readings, fieldtrips, lectures and presentations from visiting artists and faculty.

Prerequisite Courses

FINE 471: Advanced Painting

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Advanced Painting addresses thematic and conceptual development in painting through individual problems. Attention to the articulation and refinement of each artist’s individual intention. Critical thinking of both studio practice and theoretical research will be emphasized and balanced.

Prerequisites

200 level painting class or instructor permission.

FINE 479: Fine Arts Thesis I

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Studio-based thesis course. Includes seminar discussions and writing component. Focus on creation of thesis project resulting in consistent body of work. Seminars explore professional skills and attitudes; theories and practices within contemporary art.

Prerequisite Courses

FINE 480: Fine Arts Thesis II

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Continuation of Studio-based thesis course. Includes seminar discussions and writing component. Focus on creation of thesis project resulting in consistent body of work. Seminars explore professional skills and attitudes; theories and practices within contemporary art.

Prerequisite Courses

FINE 490: Advanced Fine Arts Studio I

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Addresses thematic, conceptual, and technical development in finding connections across media through self-directed work. Attention to the articulation and refinement of each artist’s individual intention. Independent studio practice, critical thinking and theoretical research will be emphasized and balanced.

Prerequisite Courses

FINE 491: Advanced Fine Arts Focus I

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Addresses thematic, conceptual, and technical development in painting, printmaking, sculpture, and time-based media through self-directed work. Attention to the articulation and refinement of each artist’s individual intention. Independent studio practice, critical thinking and theoretical research will be emphasized and balanced.

Prerequisites

Completion of at least three (3) FINE 300-level studio classes or instructor permission.

FINE 492: Advanced Fine Arts Studio II

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Continue to address thematic, conceptual, and technical development in finding connections across media through self-directed work. Attention to the articulation and refinement of each artist’s individual intention. Independent studio practice, critical thinking and theoretical research will be emphasized and balanced.

Prerequisites

Or instructor permission.

FINE 493: Advanced Fine Arts Focus II

Department
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Continue to address thematic, conceptual, and technical development in painting, printmaking, sculpture, and time-based media through self-directed work. Attention to the articulation and refinement of each artist’s individual intention. Independent studio practice, critical thinking and theoretical research will be emphasized and balanced.

Prerequisites

Or instructor permission.