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addressing thematic concepts in art. In support of this goal, students will learn contemporary practices and
effective use of the elements and principles of design.
Prerequisite: None
Studio fee: $75
Course is offered: FA Every Year
ART 107
FOUNDATIONS II: CORE CONCEPTS
Foundations I and II are required of all art majors in their first year. These courses combine lectures, writing
assignments, field trips and studio experiences in order to advance the Art Program’s Learning Outcomes.
Emphasis is placed on the development and use of art terminology, methods and sources for interpreting art
objects, and the exploration of various tools, techniques, materials, and strategies used by artists.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of instructor
Materials fee: $75
Course is offered: WI Every Year
3
ART 109
FOUNDATIONS III: DRAWING CONCEPTS
3
The student learns a variety of approaches to drawing. The emphasis will be on the development of skills in the
basic problems of perspective, line, and form. This course is for Art majors only.
Prerequisite: None
Studio fee: $75
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
ART 111
FOUNDATIONS IV: DIGITAL CONCEPTS
Foundations IV is required of all art majors in their first year. This course focuses on the application of design
principles through the use of digital tools in order to advance the Art Program’s Learning Outcomes.
Prerequisite: None
Studio fee: $75
Course is offered: FA Every Year
3
ART/GRAPHIC DESIGN
ARG 147
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
3
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of graphic design and visual communication using
typographic, pictorial, symbolic and abstract elements. Emphasis is on various techniques of brainstorming tools
to increase creativity, as well as critical thinking skills for solving design problems. Cross-listed as ART 147.
Prerequisite: None
Studio fee: $75
Liberal Arts:Fine/Performing Arts
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
ARG 247
TYPOGRAPHY
This course is a study of typography as the central element in visual communication. Typographic theory,
concepts, terminology, and history are explored in depth through a series of creative design projects.
Prerequisite: ARG 147, ART 111
Studio fee: $75
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year 3
ARG 330
USER EXPERIENCE/USER INTERFACE DESIGN
An introduction to the basic principles of web design and UX/UI, emphasizing user research, qualitative and
quantitative analysis, interview strategies, user testing, and prototyping. Learn industry standard technology
(POP, Balsamiq, UXPin) to analyze common design patterns and develop effective deliverables.
Prerequisite: None
Studio fee: $75
Course is offered: FA Every Year 3
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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