Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

arts 429 integrated Design iii ...............................................................3
Advanced research and studio exploration within the arena
of communication design. Emphasis is placed on developing
design with a critical understanding of culture and identity.
Prerequisite: 423. Fee: $140.
arts 433 Global art Paradigms .............................................................3
Investigation of non-western art and architecture in relation-
ship to its currency within the global contemporary art scene.
Emphasis is placed on the influence of major forms, functions
and materials used by the peoples of Asia, Africa, Oceania and
the Americas on contemporary art. Prerequisite: 126. Fee: $90.
arts 434 interdisciplinary investigations (3)
Junior level cross-emphasis studio and theory seminar focus-
ing on individual and collaborative thematic investigations.
Prerequisite: junior standing. Fee: $90.
arts 436 Graphic Design forms ii ........................................................3
Advanced study and analysis of graphic design forms
emphasizing sequential systems and pacing. Using a variety
of software applications, students are exposed to all areas of
production, including printing and pre-press technologies.
Prerequisite: 333. Fee: $140
arts 440 senior seminar .........................................................................3
Senior-level cross-emphasis studio and theory investigation.
Individual direction is navigated through thorough critique
and discourse. Prerequisite: senior standing. Fee: $90.
arts 441 Critical Thought .......................................................................3
An intensive, reading seminar focusing on writings that have
influenced contemporary art criticism and theory. Course will
focus on specific authors and/or themes that have impacted
the production and discussion of art within the 21st century.
Prerequisite: 126, 311, 315 and senior standing. Fee: $90.
arts 442 Web Design ii ............................................................................3
An advanced course in web site production emphasizing
creative and technical skill development. Students examine
current directions in web site management, user interface
design, information architecture and scripting. Prerequisite:
428. Fee: $140.
arts 450 internship ...................................................................................3
Apprenticeship program designed to give students first-hand
exposure to professional artists, designers and art institutions.
Internships individually tailored to meet the needs of the
student. Approved internship experiences require student to
complete between 90-120 hours with one or more mentors
or organizations. Prerequisite: junior standing.
arts 475 Culmination...............................................................................3
Course is a culmination of student’s art practice, critical theory,
and practical survival skills needed to become a professional
artist. Meetings and discussion will focus on the pragmatic
elements of art production: grant writing, press relations, slide
/ portfolio presentation as well as discourse and critique of a
final portfolio and exhibition.
The senior exhibition requires developed artworks based
on an integrated theme. Full statement of intent must be
presented along with visual samples of ideas at the beginning
of the semester, approved and signed by committee. Final
project is exhibited at the University Art Gallery. Prerequisite:
senior standing. Fee: $90.
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