Visual Arts

• CFA AR 881: Graduate Graphic Design 1
  Comprehensive exercises in graphic design leading to the solution of advanced visual problems through a structured curriculum of both theoretical and practical studies. In addition to computer-aided graphic design, traditional methods, such as letterpress and photography are emphasized. The program is conceived to enable graduates to function in a constantly changing and expanding field.
• CFA AR 882: Graduate Graphic Design 1
  A continuation of CFA AR 881. Comprehensive exercises in graphic design leading to the solution of advanced visual problems through a structured curriculum of both theoretical and practical studies. In addition to computer-aided graphic design, traditional methods, such as letterpress and photography are emphasized. The program is conceived to enable graduates to function in a constantly changing and expanding field. 3 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 883: Graduate Graphic Design 2
  A continuation of Graduate Graphic Design 1, emphasizing the thesis-an advanced and extensive individual project proposed by the student in consultation with the graphic design faculty. The thesis project is explored in depth and presented in a major exhibit at the end of the second year. Independent contact with faculty members is stressed.
• CFA AR 884: Graduate Graphic Design 2
  A continuation of CFA AR 883. Emphasizes the thesis - an advanced and extensive individual project proposed by the student in consultation with the graphic design faculty. The thesis project is explored in depth and presented in a major exhibit at the end of the second year. Independent contact with faculty members is stressed. Offered each semester. 3.0 credits.
• CFA AR 890: Masters Research Project
  The purpose of the Master's Research Project is to demonstrate the research, scholarly writing skills and acquired knowledge necessary for the advanced professional degree. This project will provide students with an opportunity to utilize the information gained in graduate study to connect learning and theory to best practice. Students will focus on choosing a topic specifically applied to applied/action research. The final product will include the following components: a review of relevant literature, an appropriate research design, a methodology that defines techniques for data gathering, analysis of findings, conclusions and developing implications and suggestions for future research, as well as implementation of the results of the study in the classroom.
• CFA AR 961: Directed Study in Art Education (Variable credits each semester.)
  Prereq: matriculation in art education graduate program. Thesis preparation, research methods, and discussion of proposed graduate projects or theses. Individual session with thesis readers alternates with group sessions. Independent study may be undertaken or assigned.
• CFA AR 962: Directed Study in Art Education (Variable credits each semester.)
  Prereq: matriculation in art education graduate program. Thesis preparation, research methods, and discussion of proposed graduate projects or theses. Individual session with thesis readers alternates with group sessions. Independent study may be undertaken or assigned.
• CFA AR 982: Ds Sculpture
  
• CFA AR 983: Directed Study: Graphic Design
  Advanced individual graphic design problems in consultation with a selected member of the graphic design faculty. 1 or 2 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 984: Directed Study: Graphic Design
  Advanced individual graphic design problems in consultation with a selected member of the graphic design faculty. 1 or 2 cr. each semester.
• CFA AR 985: Continuing Study Certification
  Graduate only.
• CFA AR 986: Directed Study Graduate Painting
  n/a
• CFA AR 988: Continuing Study Certification
  

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