Actual course content may occasionally deviate somewhat from the description printed in this bulletin. Changes are sometimes made during the period covered by a bulletin with the intention of improving courses or updating content.

The abbreviation ‘‘P’’ refers to the course prerequisite or prerequisites; the abbreviation ‘‘C’’ refers to the course corequisite or corequisites.

For registration purposes, the department abbreviation for Herron is HER.

Art Courses for Nonmajors

E101-E102 Beginning Drawing I and II
(3-3 cr.) Introduction to drawing, exploring a wide range of techniques. Study from nature and still-life objects and sketching from the model.

E105-E106 Beginning Painting I and II
(3-3 cr.) Introduction to the techniques of painting. Aspects of pictorial composition; wide range of media. Painting from still life and live model.

E201 Photography I for Non-Art Majors (3 cr.) Introduction to the basics of black-and-white fine art photography for non-art majors only. Students provide their own fully manual 35mm camera.

Art Degree Foundation Program

C111 Three-dimensional Design (3 cr.) P: Admission to the Herron School of Art. Introduction to the three-dimensional creative process through the expressive use and exploration of a wide range of materials and techniques.

C121 Design Theory (3 cr.) P: Admission to the Herron School of Art. Introduction to basic design and color theory through the manipulation of imagery in two-dimensional media. Equal emphasis on thought processes and manual skills.

D101-D102 Life and Object Drawing (3-3 cr.)
P: Admission to Herron School of Art. Introduction to the basic skills of drawing. Working from natural and manufactured objects and the human figure. Development of expressive draftsmanship with an emphasis on proportion and structure.

F101-F102 Foundation Studio (4-4 cr.) P: Admission to Herron School of Art. Introduction to art and design, fundamental and orientation session to Herron and the university. Students survey many art concepts and processes by working with two different faculty members over the course of the semester. Students are periodically introduced to Herron and university services, such as e-mail, campus libraries, the Herron Gallery, and other opportunities.

Art Degree Senior Capstones and Research Courses

Fine Arts

J400 Practical Concerns for Studio Artists
(3 cr.) (Capstone Experience) Course devoted to practical aspects of managing a studio and maintaining an artistic career. Subjects including artwork photography, gallery representation, legal and tax issues, and health hazards will be covered. This course is required for all fine arts students.

J410 A Critical Approach to Art: Seminar (Capstone Experience) (3 cr.) A capstone seminar-style class in which students define and refine their personal artistic philosophies through analytic comparisons to various historical and contemporary ideas from the realms of philosophy, art history, critical theory, etc. In short weekly papers and open discussions, student address large-scale questions whose answers should help them develop the confidence to chart their conceptual and professional development after graduation.

Visual Research

R201-R202, R311-R312, R411-R412, R511-R512 Visual Research (Variable Title) (3-3 cr.) Specially arranged instruction within specialized subject area. May take form of field experience, in which case there will be close collaboration between specialized faculty member and the work supervisor, who will jointly evaluate performance. May be taken with approval of dean, who will confer with appropriate faculty.

Art Education

Graduate

EDUC Z500 Advanced Art Education (3 cr.) Survey of contemporary issues in art education. Examination of research history and philosophy of art education to discover relationships between developments in education as a whole and art education. Emphasis on issues that directly affect the art teacher within the educational system.

EDUC Z510 Art for Teachers of Exceptional Children (3 cr.) A course concerned with planning and presentation of art lessons and programs for children with a variety of special needs. The program involves presentations by guest professionals and field experiences. Emphasis is on public school applications. For nonpublic school application, see M431.

EDUC Z511 Nonstudio Approaches to Art Instruction (3 cr.) Exploration of critical approaches to newer media, including film, video, and television, directed toward an art context. Emphasis on the development of critical skills and approaches to new media in the classroom.

EDUC Z512 Improving Studio Instruction in Art (3 cr.) Designed to examine major directions in art and the points of view of professional artists in order to develop new approaches to elementary and secondary art instruction.

EDUC Z513 Special Topics in Art Education
(1-3 cr.) A variable topic course designed to cover current issues in art curriculum and assessment. Designed for the K-12 art specialist.

EDUC Z532 Advanced Methods and Materials in Art Education (3 cr.) P: EDUC M453 or equivalent. Designed to provide the advanced art specialist with an opportunity to continue exploration of materials and the ability to relate the knowledge to specific professional situations.

EDUC Z533 Arts and Crafts for Elementary Teachers (3 cr.) Not open to art education majors. The course is designed to familiarize elementary teachers with concepts and materials in the visual arts. A vocabulary familiar to classroom teachers is used. The focus of the class is not on the mechanics of teaching art, but rather on developing positive attitudes toward and understanding of the visual arts.

EDUC Z590 Directed Independent Study in Art Education (Variable Credit) (1-6 cr.)
P: Permission of instructor. Individual study. Credit to be arranged.

Professional

EDUC M332 Art Experiences for Elementary Teachers, Part I (2 cr.) Not open to art education majors. The selection, organization, guidance, and evaluation of two- and three-dimensional art activities in the elementary grades. Laboratory experience with materials and methods.

EDUC M333 Art Experiences for the Elementary Teacher, Part II (2 cr.) P: HER H100. Not open to art education majors. Development of skills in viewing and discussing art. Guidance in selecting and organizing visuals and media for art instruction in the elementary classroom.

EDUC M371 Foundations of Art Education
(4 cr.) Historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of art education; curriculum development; individualized and interdisciplinary learning; introduction to K–12 audiences and school organization; and general processes and practices of teaching art, including the creative problem-solving process and interpreting, understanding, and judging art. School and museum field experiences included.

EDUC M400/M472 Teaching Art in Elementary Schools and Laboratory/Field Experience for Seniors (3 cr.) P: M371, PPST. Develops understanding and appreciation of teaching, with emphasis on teaching in the elementary schools. Includes curriculum and lesson planning, organization of materials and ideas, and techniques of classroom management. To be taken concurrently with EDUC M400, which encompasses off-campus experiences in the elementary schools.

EDUC M473/M401 Teaching Art in Secondary Schools and Laboratory/Field Experience for Seniors (3 cr.) P: EDUCM371, C311. Develops understanding and appreciation of teaching, with emphasis on teaching art in the secondary schools. Includes advanced studies of curriculum and lesson planning, classroom organization, and management techniques. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC M401, which encompasses off-campus experiences in the secondary schools.

EDUC M482 Student Teaching: All Grades
(1-16 cr.) P: EDUC P254, H340, W200, M300, K205, M464, required methods courses (C311, M371, M472, and M473), and senior standing. Each student assumes, under the direction of the supervising teacher, responsibility for teaching his or her subject matter area in an Indiana public school. Additional course fee. Only S-F grades given.

Studio

C311 Art Education Studio Survey (3 cr.)
A course intended to insure broad knowledge of the type and scope of media likely to be encountered in elementary and secondary art programs with consideration of inclusion students. Required for all art education majors.

C312 Art Education Studio (3 cr.) Jewelry or papermaking. Studio experience designed to supplement the major offerings at Herron. Provides an opportunity to explore jewelry or papermaking as art forms. Various media and techniques not normally covered in major studio offerings but useful in a teaching situation.

C412 Advanced Art Education Studio: (Variable Content) (2 cr.) P: C312. Jewelry or papermaking. This course allows students the option of acquiring deeper knowledge in areas not normally available through Herron studio programs.

C513 Advanced Art Education Survey (3 cr.)
A studio course designed primarily to meet needs of in-service teachers to keep current with developments in materials and techniques available for artistic expression.

Art History

H100 Art Appreciation (3 cr.) An understanding and appreciation of outstanding works of art through analysis of artistic purposes and techniques, and knowledge of historical style and subject matter. Not counted as credit toward the B.F.A. or B.A.E. degree, nor toward the major or minor requirements in art history.

H101-102 History of Art I and II (3-3 cr.) Visual analysis of selected works from the history of Western art. First semester defines historical terms, processes, and principles of architecture, painting, and sculpture, and covers the history of art from Prehistoric through Late Gothic. Second semester examines problems of style and subject matter from Early Renaissance to the twentieth century. Required of all Herron degree students.

H103 Introduction to Contemporary Art (3 cr.) This course introduces the vocabulary of visual arts in the twentieth century. Major movements are briefly introduced with characteristic works. Painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, computer graphics, video, and environmental and performance art in the past three decades are emphasized. Required of all Foundation Program students. Not counted toward the major or minor requirements in art history. May be counted under electives.

H203 Topics in Art History (3 cr.) Study of selected topics or issues in the history of the visual arts. Topics change in order to coordinate with current exhibitions, special events, or faculty expertise. Refer to the current Schedule of Classes for specific course descriptions.

H300 Black Visual Artists (3 cr.) A survey of the artistic traditions of Africans in the New World, from the period of slavery in North and South America through contemporary and expatriate African American artists.

H301 Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas (3 cr.) This course introduces the visual arts of sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, and pre-Columbian and historic Native America. A limited number of cultures from each of these four world regions is selected for analysis.

H302 Beginnings of Twentieth-Century Art: 1886-1914 (3 cr.) From the last impressionist group show of 1886 until the end of World War I, the foundation was laid for new visual expressions by both painters and sculptors. Course topics include post-impressionism, symbolism, art nouveau, fauvism, expressionism, orphism, cubism, and futurism.

H303 Contemporary African American Art and Artists: 1920-80 (1 cr.) This distance education telecourse targets the African American visual artist, but it also includes the political and social non-art-related elements that contributed to the period’s activities. The course presents an introduction to, and the foundations of, the African American visual artist. It begins with the pre- and post-Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s and journeys to modern African American art and its relation to post-World War II contemporary European and Euro-American art.

H310 Classical Archaeology (3 cr.) The material remains of the classical lands from prehistoric through Roman times and a variety of approaches by which they are understood. Archaeological theory and methods are illustrated through select sites, monuments, works of art, and other remains of cultural, artistic, and historical significance. (Equivalent to Classical Studies A301; students may not receive credit for both courses.)

H323 History of Printmaking I (3 cr.) This course explores the artistic evolution and cultural significance of printmaking from the invention of printing through the eighteenth century. Emphasis is given to the development of the woodcut, engraving, and etching processes, and to the works of major printmakers such as Durer, Rembrandt, and Hogarth.

H324 History of Printmaking II (3 cr.) This course covers the history of printmaking from 1800 to the present with emphasis on the development of new techniques such as lithography and silkscreen; the relationship of printmaking processes to other media in the work of artists such as Cassatt, Picasso and Warhol; and the role of printmaking in the cultural context of visual communication.

H326 Romanesque and Gothic Art (3 cr.) Romanesque and Gothic art covers the period from about 1000 until 1550, from the artist- craftsman tradition of monasteries and cathedrals to the end of the Age of Faith in Europe. Painting, sculpture, and stained glass will be considered in their social and architectural context.

H333 Art of the Renaissance (3 cr.) Introduction to the architecture, painting, and sculpture and graphic media of Renaissance Europe. Emphasis is placed on the political and social climate prevailing from 1400 to 1600, and its effect on the arts of Italy, Flanders, Spain, Holland, France, Germany, and England.

H334 Baroque Art (3 cr.) Exploration of the characteristics of baroque art and its development in the seventeenth century. Special emphasis on selected baroque artists such as Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velazquez, and Poussin, and on their personalities, styles, and positions in seventeenth-century society.

H341 Nineteenth-Century Art (3 cr.) Focus is on the major movements and artists in European painting and sculpture from the French Revolution to post-impressionism. Topics include neoclassicism, romanticism, realism, and impressionism. Artists such as David, Ingres, Goya, Delacroix, Courbet, Manet, Monet, and Degas will be covered.

H342 From Dada to Abstract Expressionism: 1915-1950 (3 cr.) International movements in painting and sculpture from World War I until the emergence of the New York School after World War II including Dada activities in Europe and New York, the Bauhaus, European surrealism, and American art.

H343 Nineteenth-Century Architecture and City Planning (3 cr.) An analysis of significant architecture and city planning in Europe and North America from 1790 to 1886. Emphasis on aesthetic, spatial, and theoretical concepts of key architects and their solutions, technological advances, and social implications.

H344 Modern Architecture (3 cr.) Emphasis is given to European and American modern architecture since 1892 and to contemporary architecture in Indiana since 1942. Selected modern movements such as art nouveau, Chicago school, prairie, the Bauhaus, international style, and post-modernism will be studied. Special attention is directed to the American architects Henry Hobson Richardson, Louis Henri Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright, and to their contemporaries in Europe: Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

H345 American Art to 1913 (3 cr.) A multicultural and interdisciplinary stylistic approach will be used to study selected examples of American architecture, painting, and sculpture from the seventeenth century to the Armory Show of 1913. Some consideration will be given to Indiana architecture and painting.

H347 Art from 1950 to the Present (3 cr.) Deals with European and American painting and sculpture from abstract expressionism to neo-expressionism. Topics include post-painterly abstraction, pop art, minimal art, conceptual art, body and performance art, photorealism, site and architectural sculpture, and installations.

H348 History of Photography (3 cr.) This course is a critical examination and in-depth study of photography from 1839 until the present. The general approach is from an artistic and cultural viewpoint, stressing the development of photography as a medium of personal artistic expression as well as its relationship to broader artistic ideas and sociocultural issues.

H349 History of Twentieth-Century Crafts
(3 cr.) A survey of twentieth-century crafts from the Bauhaus to the present. Uses of clay, fiber, glass, wood, and metal will be covered and the function of crafts in society. Emphasis is mainly historical, but techniques will be discussed.

H351-H352 African Art I and II (3-3 cr.) First semester: Art of sub-Saharan Africa with particular attention given to the artistic traditions of the western Sudan and Atlantic coast to the Niger River. Second semester: Art from the Niger-Benue through the Cameroons and Ogowe River valley to the Congo River basin and Zaire. This course will examine the historical methods, stylistic classifications, and ethnographic contexts in which African art is created and studied.

H355 Arts of the American Indian (3 cr.) Survey of Native American Indian arts from pre-Columbian cultures to the 19th century. Particular attention is given to the arts of Meso-America, Eastern United States, American Southwest Plains, and Northwest Coast.

H361-H362 Asian Art I and II (3-3 cr.) Major art forms from the Islamic cultures of western and central Asia, the Hindu cultures of India and southeast Asia, and the Buddhist, Tao, and Shinto cultures of east Asia are discussed. Class presentations use examples from the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

H400 Topics and Methods in Art History
(1-3 cr.) Critical examination of important topics and methods from the history of art, using the seminar approach. Content may vary according to the specialty of the instructor. May be repeated up to three times for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

H402 The Roots of Modernism: 1905-1915
(3 cr.) This seminar deals with the decade in the early twentieth century that saw the rise of drastically new attitudes and styles in painting and sculpture. From the first group exhibit of the fauves in 1905 until the arrival of Marcel Duchamp in New York in 1915, the foundations for future developments in art were laid for this century.

H403 Art Museum Studies (3 cr.) Designed to provide insight into the various functions and activities of the art museum, with emphasis on professional opportunities. Administration, conservation, education, and exhibition are some of the areas covered. Includes an introduction to the history, present-day operation, and future of the art museum in America.

H404 Art of the Past Two Decades (3 cr.) A seminar focusing on directed research into the art, critical writing, and conceptual attributes of current art. Topics include postmodernism, appropriation, feminism, multiculturalism, deconstruction, and semiotics.

H407 Historical Painting Techniques (3 cr.) Introduction to materials and techniques used in fresco, encaustic, egg tempera, and resin-oil glaze painting. Each unit is introduced by a slide lecture illustrating major historical examples of the painting medium to be explored. Remaining studio time is devoted to the actual painting processes.

H413 Art and Archaeology of Greece (3 cr.) Art and archaeology of Greece from about 1000 B.C. through the Hellenistic period. Special attention given to the development of Greek architecture, sculpture, and vase painting. (Equivalent to Classical Studies C413; students may not receive credit for both courses.)

H414 Art and Archaeology of Rome (3 cr.) Development of Roman architecture, sculpture, and painting from the beginning through the fourth century A.D. Consideration given to the major archaeological sites. Continuation of H413, but H413 is not a prerequisite. (Equivalent to Classical Studies C414; students may not receive credit for both courses.)

H495 Problems in Art History (1-3 cr.) Directed study in art history for independent research and/or special external programs. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

H497 Educational Opportunities Abroad
(1-6 cr.) A variable-credit course designed to allow credit for exceptional opportunities in art history study and travel outside the United States.

Book Arts

A204 The Visual Book (3 cr.) Exploration of the communicative possibilities of the book format through lecture, studio projects, and field trips. Introduction to letterpress, binding, and typographic concerns.

A291 Bookbinding (3 cr.) A beginning course in bookbinding dealing with traditional bookbinding and box-building techniques. Students are instructed on use of tools and materials. Projects are designed to encourage exploration and experimentation of book structure.

Ceramics

C204 Beginning Ceramics, Hand Building (3 cr.) P: Foundation Program or permission of instructor. Beginning studio introduction to handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing of clay as an expressive studio medium applicable to utilitarian traditional, contemporary, and sculptural concepts. Course is the basis for all other studio courses on ceramics.

C206 Beginning Ceramics, Wheel Throwing (3 cr.) P: C204 or permission of instructor. Intermediate throwing. Focus on wheel throwing as an expressive tool within an overall ceramic experience. Clay vessels will be utilized to develop an understanding of glazing and firing techniques. Traditional forms will be used to expand sensitivity to material, history, and wheel throwing techniques.

C304-C305 Ceramics III and IV (3-3 cr.)
P: C204-C206, or permission of the instructor. Advanced workshop. Focus on students’ conceptual development and self-motivated projects. Heavy concentration on material testing and exploration of firing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the merging of technique and concept to ready students for entry into a career as a ceramic artist or educator.

C307 Clay and Glaze Materials (3 cr.) P: C204, C206, and C204. This course is an investigation into the chemistry that makes up clays and glazes. Students develop an understanding of these materials and their interactions by systematically testing a variety of glazes and clay bodies that are used by contemporary ceramic studio artists. Topics include low and high fire glazes, clay bodies, specialty glazes, and clays.

C400 Individual Research in Ceramics
(1-6 cr.) P: C305. This course is designed to investigate specific advanced ceramic techniques as used by contemporary artists. Areas of study will be offered on an alternate basis. Subject matter to be covered will include kiln construction and glaze calculations.

C405 Individual Research in Ceramics (1-6 cr.) P: C205. Study devoted to the student’s independent research in ceramics. Emphasis placed on advanced techniques and the development of concepts and philosophies pertinent to the student’s direction.

Drawing

D201-D202 Drawing III and IV (3-3 cr.)
P: Foundation Program. Investigation of nature and the human figure through drawing. Emphasis on structure, line, gesture, and movement.

D230 Figure Drawing (3 cr.) Students draw in a variety of media directly from the live model.

D301-D302 Drawing V and VI (3-3 cr.)
P: D201-D202. Investigation of traditional and nontraditional elements of space in drawing. Emphasis placed on conceptual development and on drawing as an exploratory process and a means of producing finished works of art.

D401-D402 Drawing VII and VIII (3-3 cr.)
P: D301-D302. Concerned solely with conceptual and technical capabilities in drawing necessary to satisfy the student’s individual expressive needs. A primary aim of the course is to refine and extend analytical and verbal skills by means of participation in regularly scheduled open class critiques.

Illustration

A311-312 Illustration I and II (3 cr.) P: D211 or D201. Students receive a broad exposure to basic techniques of pictorial communication common to all phases of illustration.

A411-A412 Advanced Illustration (3 cr.) P: A312. Students are exposed to contemporary professional illustration. Students may participate in local and national competitions.

A414 Children’s Book Illustration (3 cr.) Working with a preexisting children’s text, students will develop a layout and mock-up or "dummy" of a children’s picture book. Each student will then produce three finished illustrations for interior pages and/or the cover. Issues of page composition, sequential imaging, visual flow, and use of techniques will be covered.

A415 Independent Study in Illustration (3 cr.) P: A311 and A312 Students will develop individualized projects that will explore a specific aspect of illustration or illustrations that are theoretically linked throughout the semester. All students will be responsible for submitting a written proposal which will outline the content goals and time lines for their projects.

Painting

P201-P202 Painting I and II (3-3 cr.)
P: Foundation Program. Investigation of the figure and landscape in painting. Emphasis on composition, content, and the development of a working knowledge of painting processes.

P210 Portrait Painting (3 cr.) Includes the study of features and basic construction of the head. Exploration of various media. Emphasis on rending flesh tones, form, and colors with respect to the model.

P220 Watercolor Painting (3 cr.) Investigation of watercolor processes and techniques. Emphasis on individual creative objectives. Very intense study that will require exploration of watercolor to its fullest potential.

P222 Advanced Watercolor Painting (3 cr.) P: P220 This is a continuation of P220 watercolor. Students will work independently and be responsible for further investigation of concepts and ideas.

P301-P302 Painting III and IV (3 and/or 6 cr.— 3 and/or 6 cr.) P: P201-P202, D201-D202. Exploration of traditional and contemporary concepts in painting with emphasis on relationships between form and content.

P303-P304 Concepts in Figuration I and II
(3-3 cr.) This class will explore the discipline of figure and figurative paint in both traditional and conceptual approaches. Emphasis will be placed on sound painting techniques, composition, drawing, color, and concept.

P401-P402 Painting V and VI (3 and/or 6 cr.—3 and/or 6 cr.) P: P301-P302. Emphasis on personal solutions to form and content in painting. Classroom format features scheduled criticisms and seminars. Special counseling in areas of graduate study, fellowships, assistantships, grants, exhibitions, and professional potential following graduation.

P403-P404 Individual Research in Painting I and II (3-3 cr.) Offered in conjunction with P401-P402 only. Research devoted to the student’s own projects in painting.

Photography

K201-K202 Photography I and II (3-3 cr.)
P: Foundation Program. Introduction to black-and-white photography with an emphasis on the development of creative, personal, and photographic vision. The student must have a camera (standard 35mm or larger format) with an adjustable shutter and diaphragm. Film, paper, and film developer are supplied by the student.

K211 Introduction to Electronic Media (3 cr.) This course serves as an introduction to electronic photo-based media, including digital imaging and video. Students are introduced to both the technical and conceptual aspects of these media, specifically in relation to contemporary photography. Students produce their own work and discuss the work of other artists working in these media. No prior knowledge of the computer or video is expected.

K300 Advanced Digital Imaging (3 cr.) P: K211 or permission of instructor. This course will explore the effects of the current possibilities for digitally manipulating photographs on the status of the contemporary photographic image. This investigation will be accomplished through a combination of producing work, discussing the work of other photographers who work with digital imaging, and historical lectures. Students will learn Photoshop 4.0 as a tool for producing photo-based art works and will be exposed to various concepts from the history of photography that relate to digital imaging, including the history of photo montage and aspects of post-modern theory.

K301-K302 Photography III and IV (3-3 cr.)
P: K201-K202. Exploration of photography as an expressive visual medium and the relationship of photography to culture. Advanced controls over negative production and printing techniques are taught. Students learn to speak critically of their own work, as well as the work of their peers, and the work of other artists. Alternative methods of presentation, beyond the window mat, are introduced.

K303 Color Photography (3 cr.) P: K201-K202. Students are introduced to a theoretical basis for color theory and the psychology of color. On a technical level, color balancing and regional color correction are stressed. In individual color darkrooms, students produce their own color-coupler prints, as large as 16 x 20 inches, from our on-site Kreonite processor. As in the department’s other photo classes, there is an emphasis on developing good exposure and printing techniques. Students are encouraged to develop material conceptually, to understand how work is produced, and to speak about it.

K304 Advanced Color Photography (3 cr.) P: K303. Advanced color photography builds on the skills obtained in K303. Using knowledge gained in color balancing and regional color corrections, students experiment with printing monochrome, cliche verre, multiple exposures, projected images, and advanced burning and dodging techniques. Students further their study of significant historic and contemporary photographers and develop an understanding of the relationship of their work to that which has preceded theirs.

K311 Individual Research in Photography (3 cr.) Junior-level course that will provide special arranged instruction within photography. May take form of a field experience, in which case there will be close collaboration between specialized faculty member and work supervisor, who will jointly evaluate performance.

K401-K402 Advanced Photography (6-6 cr.)
P: K301-K302, K303, photographic portfolio, and permission of the instructor. An advanced course taught as a seminar for graduating photo majors. During the course of the semester, the student produces two professional-quality exhibitions and a photographic portfolio. Within the context of this class, students may produce mixed media, performance, video, time-based work, as well as traditional black-and-white and color photography. Emphasis is placed on individual instruction, preparation for graduate study, and professional exhibition practice.

K411-K412 Individual Research in Photography (3-3 cr.) Senior-level course for students who have already taken K311. Will allow a student additional individualized instruction with a photography faculty member.

Printmaking

G201 Etching I (3 cr.) P: D101-D102, C121. Beginning course in intaglio printmaking, which introduces students to etching, engraving, and drypoint techniques. Students are instructed in basic printing processes and in use of the presses.

G202 Lithography I (3 cr.) P: D101-D102, C121. Beginning course in lithography dealing with basic techniques of black-and-white and color printing. Includes specific lectures in litho technology, materials, and application.

G203-G204 Silkscreen Printing I and II
(3-3 cr.) Design and drawing for silkscreen processes, construction of equipment, and methods of making stencils (including photo stencils). Printing in black and white and in color.

G205 Monotype/Woodcut (3 cr.) P: D101-D102, C121. Beginning course in monotype and woodcut. Students learn traditional and experimental approaches to relief printmaking. Students are instructed on use of tools and materials and basic printing processes. Printing is in color and black and white.

G207 Monotype/Woodcut II (3 cr.) P: G205. Advanced study of monotype techniques, both traditional and nontraditional. Emphasis is placed on students gaining control of monotype process in order to accurately express their artistic vision. Students are encouraged to explore their individual goals and research into the various mediums available.

G301-G303 Etching II and III (3-3 cr.) P: G201, G202, D201, D202. An extensive introduction to color printing processes in etching is provided at the beginning of the course. Students are required to do at least a part of their work in color. Other etching techniques not covered in G201 will also be presented.

G302-G304 Lithography II and III (3-3 cr.) P: G201-G202, D201-D202. Advanced study designed to extend students’ ability to use their technical knowledge as a means of expression. Experimental printing in color and black and white.

G305-G306 Photo Processes for Printmaking I and II (3-3 cr.) P: K201-K202, G201-G202, and/or permission of the instructor. C: Enrollment in a 300-, 400-, or 500-level printmaking course. Introduction to the use of light-sensitive materials in printmaking processes. Involvement with nonsilver photographic processes such as kallitype, photoetching, photolithography (using halftone and contact materials), photosilkscreen, and gum printing. Color separation principles for printmaking processes.

*G401-G402 Printmaking III and IV Etching
(3-6 cr.) A continuation of advanced processes in intaglio printmaking with demonstrations and experimentation with materials and techniques, including computer-assisted approaches. Individual and group critiques and discussions promote ongoing development of images and concepts.

*G401-G402 Printmaking III and IV Lithography (3-6 cr.) A continuation of advanced processes in lithography with demonstrations and experimentation with materials and techniques, including computer-assisted approaches. Individual and group critiques and discussions promote ongoing development of images and concepts.

G403-G404 Individual Research in Printmaking I and II (3-3 cr.) Offered in conjunction with G401-G402 only. Research devoted to the student’s own projects in printmaking.

G501-G502 Printmaking (3 and/or 6 cr.—
3 and/or 6 cr.) Graduate-level printmaking for students who have completed G401-G402 or their equivalent. Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.

Sculpture

S100-S200 Beginning and Advanced Sculpture Modeling (3-3 cr.) Students will be able to learn various basic sculpture modeling techniques through the use of experimentation and demonstration. Advanced skills will be taught in the 200-level course.

S201-S202 Sculpture I and II (3-3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. Basic consideration of three-dimensional form in sculptural concept. Exposure to various related materials, techniques, and processes.

S301-S302 Sculpture III and IV (3 and/or
6 cr.—3 and/or 6 cr.) P: S201-S202, D201-D202. Emphasis on creative expression through sculpture. Covers wood and plastic materials, metal casting, and industrial fabricating techniques.

S331-S332 Sculpture Construction (3-3 cr.)
P: Foundation Program. Advanced sculpture with a design and construction orientation. Materials include wood, metal, plastics, etc.

S401-S402 Sculpture V and VI (3 and/or 6 cr.) P: S301-S302. Concentrated, specialized study of sculpture, with emphasis on extensive research in pursuit of individual direction.

S403-S404 Individual Research in Sculpture
I and II (3-3 cr.) Research devoted to the student’s own projects in sculpture.

S501-S502 Sculpture (3 and/or 6 cr.—3 and/or 6 cr.) Graduate-level instruction for students who have completed S401-S402 or their equivalent. Three-dimensional research on a highly individual level with critical analysis by the instructor.

Visual Communication

A201 Visual Communication I (3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. Introduction and general exposure to the graphic design profession. Provides instruction in mastering technical and conceptual skills relative to design. Students explore the meaning and power of images and investigate problem-solving processes.

A202 Visual Communication II (3 cr.) P: A201, A251, A271, D211 and/or K201 C: A272, A252, D211 and/or K201. A continuation of Visual Communication I with emphasis on multifaceted projects. Projects explore combining type and conceptual image and continues to investigate problem-solving processes.

A203 The Portfolio Process (3 cr.) The process of organizing, editing, and packaging work in a cohesive system as illustrated in lecture, individualized studio projects, and on-site portfolio reviews. The course will focus on the presentation as well as the building of the portfolio and will feature visiting professionals who will participate in discussions, critiques, and mock interviews.

*Printmaking majors may accumulate the 12 credit hours required in 400-level printmaking with any combination of the above etching and lithography courses. Printmaking students at this level may also work in monotype, woodcut, silk-screen, or other printmaking mediums within the context of any of the G400-level offerings after consultation with the instructor.

D211 Communicative Drawing (3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. Emphasis is placed on communicating verbal concepts in a visual manner and developing drawing techniques.

A251 Typography I (3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. Introduction to the history, terminology, and the formal aspects of typography through projects using foundry type and letterpress combined with computer technology.

A252 Typography II (3 cr.) P: A201, A251, A271, D211 and/or K201 C: A272, A202, D211, and/or K201 or consent of instructor. Students are involved in a wide range of problems dealing with the manipulation of type. Course explores typographic systems and multiple-page formats.

A261 Introduction to Computer Imagery I
(3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. An introductory course providing hands-on learning experiences in using the Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop, a pixel-based paint and image-editing software package, to create, scan, and manipulate images. A studio elective open to all Herron degree-seeking students with little or no computer experience who have completed the foundation year.

A262 Introduction to Computer Imagery II
(3 cr.) P: A261 or permission of instructor. A continuing course that extends the student’s abilities in using the Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop as a means of creative self-expression. A studio elective for all Herron degree-seeking students with the above prerequisites.

A271 Computers in Visual Communication I (3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. An introductory computer course for exploring software programs used in the graphic design profession. Course covers basics in page layout, image generation, digital imaging, scanning, and color output. Required for all Visual Communication majors.

A272 Computers in Visual Communication II (3 cr.) P: A201, A251, A271, D211, and/or K201. C: A252, A202, D211, and/or K201. A continuation of Computers in Visual Communication I. Students learn more advanced techniques in page layout and image-generation software. Course will introduce students to new media areas in interactive multimedia, animation, and web design. Required for all Visual Communication majors.

A281 Macintosh Computer Basics (3 cr.) Introduction to Macintosh computers. Basics include operation of the computer including save, store, retrieve, and print files; printer options at Herron; introduction to the Internet and e-mail; and introduction to four Macintosh software applications: Suitcase, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

A301 Visual Communication III P: A202, A252, A272, D211, and K201 C: A331, A341. An in-depth examination of design systems through the study of corporate identity. Students work on an extensive identity project, designing a logo and applying it to stationery and other applications. Emphasis is placed on research, analysis, and problem-solving processes. Students create a visual documentation of their design process.

A302 Visual Communication IV (4 cr.)
P: A301, A331, A341. Students are challenged with projects that examine the social responsibility of graphic designers. More emphasis is placed on practical concerns and professional practice.

A331 Typography III (3 cr.) P: A202, A252, A272 or consent of instructor. C: A301, A341. Advanced exploration of typographic systems and multiple-page formats. Introduction to typographic explorations in time-based media.

A332 Typography IV (3 cr.) P: 331 and consent of instructor. Independent study in advanced typography. Student pursues individual projects that encourage typographic experimentation.

A341 Production for Design (3 cr.) P: A202, A252, A272. Students learn to prepare graphic design work for commercial printing. Includes field trips, lectures, and discussions on various printing processes, ink and paper selection, proofing methods, and binding. In a final group project, students prepare artwork digitally to be printed on a four-color offset press.

A362 Computer Imagery III (3 cr.) P: A262 and authorization from the instructor. A studio elective course for Herron degree-seeking students. Provides the opportunity to explore personally relevant themes using digitally scanned, painted, and manipulated images as the medium.

A371 Introduction to Interactive Design (3 cr.) Through reading, discussion, and hands-on projects, students discover how humans communicate using images, words, and sound, then learn to use the computer as a medium of expression. Students develop proficiency with image, sound, and multimedia authoring software. Projects emphasize storytelling and involving the use of computers in a compelling and satisfying experience.

A401-A402 Visual Communication V and VI
(5-5 cr.) P: A302, A331, A341. An advanced course dealing in graphic design concerns. Semester projects include writing a design brief, researching content, organizing material, and preparing a multifaceted design solution. Projects are more self-directed in nature.

A421 Independent Design Problems (3 cr.)
P: A301, A331, A341. For junior- and senior- level students, the course provides an opportunity for the student to choose and become involved in one extensive project. Students are required to write a proposal, establish goals, and obtain an instructor’s approval. During the course, students are reviewed on a regular basis by faculty and peers.

A422 Design Seminar (3 cr.) P: A202, A252, A272 or consent of instructor. Students are exposed to a range of topics relating to the business of graphic design and its theory and practice. The course includes reading and discussion of current design issues, visiting designers, lecturers, and field trips.

A453 Professional Practice Internship (3 cr.) P: A301, A331, A341, 3.00 GPA, and consent of instructor. Program offers students the opportunity to learn by working with professionals in a design studio or corporate design firm. Student must apply to the IUPUI Professional Practice Program and are required to interview by portfolio review.

A461 Professional Practice Studio (3 cr.)
P: A301, A331, A341, 3.00 GPA, and consent of instructor. Structured like a working design studio, students are given an opportunity to design projects for clients of the IRIS Center for Digital Arts. Projects span all media from print to interactive multimedia and web design. Managing time schedules, budget considerations, client/designer relationships, and general work ethics are covered.

A462 Computer Imagery IV (3 cr.) P: A362 and authorization from the instructor. A studio elective course for Herron degree-seeking students. Provides a continuing experience using digitally scanned, painted, and manipulated images as the medium to express student-proposed themes.

A471 Advanced Interactive Design (3 cr.) Students work in computer-based media to explore topics including differences between traditional and digital media, the new relationship between the designs and user, and the influence of colors, sound etc. Students work individually to create electronic notebooks and in teams on long-term projects.

Woodworking

Q241-Q242 Beginning Furniture Design I-II (3-3 cr.) P: Foundation Program or permission of instructor. Beginning Furniture Design concentrates on the concept of art furniture through the design and building of functional objects. Furniture design focuses on both historical reference and contemporary theory. Works created in the courses range from utilitarian to non-utilitarian furniture forms. Students are introduced to wood as a material, its preparation, and furniture construction, including basic joinery, forming, shaping, and finishing techniques. Students learn to start from a working drawing, build a model, and construct a finished piece. Beginning projects generally focus on table and bench forms.

Q341-Q342 Intermediate Furniture Design III-IV (3-3 cr.) P: Q241 and Q242. Intermediate Furniture Design concentrates on furniture as an art form as well as applications for everyday use. Furniture is defined as a medium in how its formal concerns address conceptual motives. Students are required to undertake an in-depth investigation of furniture, its historical roots as well as contemporary individual artist-makers. Students learn advanced joinery and carcass construction with door and drawer assemblies. Alternative materials and experimentation are encouraged.