Visual Arts
College of Fine Arts
Introduction to Drawing
CFA AR 133
For students with little or no experience in drawing. Introduction to basic problems of expressing volume, space, and light; emphasis on use of line, proportion, and tone. More experienced students may draw from portrait head and figure. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170
Summer 1 (May 22-June 26)
| Course Start Date | Wednesday, May 22, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Introduction to Painting
CFA AR 143
For students with little or no experience in painting. Work in oil technique to study problems of design, form in space, and color. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Graphic Design
CFA AR 225
Graphic design studio examines design principles and communication strategies. Imagemaking and conceptual problem solving are emphasized. Students are expected to build upon the concepts--visual logic and color theory--developed during foundation year to generate innovative and inventive form in both analog and digital formats. Previous design experience beneficial. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Drawing 1
CFA AR 235
Prereq: CFA AR 133 or equivalent. Drawing from portrait head and figure; emphasis on structure of the human form and the space in which it exists. Experimentation in various media. (Accommodations will be made for students with varying degrees of experience.) 2 cr. Tuition: $1170
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Painting 1
CFA AR 245
Prereq: CFA AR 133 or equivalent. Development of skills and techniques through study of portrait head, figure, and still life. Emphasizing soundness of spatial structure, and understanding the relationship of drawing to painting. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170
Summer 2 (July 1-August 7)
| Course Start Date | Monday, July 1, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Wednesday, August 7, 2013 |
Introduction to Printmaking
CFA AR 251
Survey of basic printmaking techniques with emphasis on relief processes and basic intaglio processes. Concepts of design, image development, color layering and experimentation, and markmaking are emphasized. Studio projects and lectures. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170
Summer 1 (May 22-June 26)
| Course Start Date | Wednesday, May 22, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
Typographic Design 1
CFA AR 385
Focuses on concepts and applications of modern typography through introduction to the typographic organization of information and the basic structures of visual messages. Study of letter forms, type styles, typographic nomenclature, measurement, and spacing. Laptop required. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170
Summer 1 (May 23-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Thursday, May 23, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Graphic Design Elective
CFA AR 389
Covers the basic principles of design, composition, and form making. These topics are investigated holistically, beginning with their historical origination, contemporary application, and finally in the context of individual practice. Projects and class meetings are structured to help you develop a design process and critique skills. The goal is to provide a rigorous understanding of these foundational principles and skills which serve as a strong base for all future design course work and practice. InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop programs are used. Materials and copying costs are extra. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Photography 1
CFA AR 415
Designed to assist the student in mastering the techniques of black and white photography, including negative exposure, film development, and print production. Critical evaluation of photographs, relationship of photography to other visual media, study of both historical and contemporary precedents. No previous experience is required, but access to a 35mm camera with manual exposure capability is necessary. Material costs are extra. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
The Artist and the Book
CFA AR 425
Create artist's books and explore the development of the serial image, written text, and spatial and conceptual aspects of communicating through a book structure. Students may work with collage and drawing, photo-based and traditional print forms, and digital processes to produce books using a variety of unique and historical book techniques. Assignments rely on individual concepts and how they work in book format. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 22-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Wednesday, May 22, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Advanced Drawing
CFA AR 431
Prereq: previous drawing experience. Emphasizes figure drawing; further develops drawing skills. Using various media, students work from the nude model, draped figure, and objects to develop a personal expression. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Ceramics 1
CFA AR 470
An introduction to methods and strategies for using ceramics as a sculptured material. Students explore traditional and experimental hand-building techniques: building with coils, slabs, imprints, and molding. Basic throwing techniques are also demonstrated. The class includes experimentation with different surface treatment and studies in glaze chemistry. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 21-June 26)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
Internship
CFA AR 572
This course is for juniors and seniors pursuing an internship for college credit. Internship hours range from 80-150 hours during the course of 6-14 weeks. Students meet in consultation with an Internship and Faculty advisor for critiques of internship work. A final presentation of work is required at the end of the semester. 2.0 credits. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170
Summer 1 (May 21-August 30)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, June 4, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, June 4, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Friday, July 26, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Friday, August 30, 2013 |
History of Graphic Design
CFA AR 580
An in-depth survey of graphic design history from the beginning of writing until the present. Special emphasis is placed on the development of 20th century graphic design as a communicative, expressive, and artistic medium. Lectures are accompanied by PowerPoint presentations, and discussion is encouraged. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Web Design
CFA AR 581
Immerses students in the process of planning and designing web sites. The course is structured within the same methodology that is used by most internet strategy and web design firms. Focuses on the tasks and deliverables associated with each phase of the process--from project definition to site structure to visual design. Throughout the course, we also discuss, review, and experience/learn the fundamentals of all the tools associated with the planning, designing, and launching of a web site including Adobe's Creative Suite, MindJet's MindManager and more. This class does not teach programming. Materials and copying costs are extra. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |