2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

tools of Adobe Photoshop and other digital software, some
students may chose to concentrate on digital output, using
new papers, materials and software, to create their vision,
while others may focus on analog/wet processes. Six hours of
contact time per week. (2FE)
ART 371
Introduction to Art Therapy 4 credits
Prerequisite: PSY 230. A survey of art therapy techniques,
history, and case studies. One hour lecture, six hours contact
per week. Cross-listed as PSY 371. (2FE)
ART 375
Documentary Photography 3 credits
Prerequisite: ART 255. In this hands-on class students will be
given the choice between working in film or digital formats.
Students will then conceive their own documentary story
framing it in terms of ‘narrative’ form and taking it through all
stages of editing in readying it for their final portfolio. Six
hours of contact time per week. (2FE)
ART 380
Special Topics in Art 2-3 credits
Selected topics deemed important by the department to the
advancing student in art. May be repeated for credit if topics
vary. Depending on the course, student will enroll for two or
three credits. (ADD)
ART 381
Special Topics: Indianapolis Art Center 1-2 credits
These select courses are held at the Indianapolis Art Center
and are available for college activity credit. For more
information, contact the Department of Visual Arts, the Office
of the Registrar, or the Indianapolis Art Center. Studio fee
required by IAC. Depending on the course, student will enroll
for one or two credits. (ADD)
ART 426
Identity Systems and Logo Designs 3 credits
Prerequisite: ART 226 or permission. Students seek functional
design solutions that meet specific communication goals (i.e.
students will look at how designers problem solve for clients).
Through library and internet research, target market analysis,
client need assessment, written explanations, sketching, and
brainstorming students will realize a final idea that reflects an
entire visual/verbal identity system. Students will apply
production skills to their final work. (2FE)
ART 427
Package Design 3 credits
Prerequisite: ART 226 or permission. This course explores the
process by which packaging and product promotions are
designed (i.e. how graphic design interacts with threedimensional
objects for display). This course requires written
and verbal skills in communication as well as visual and
compositional understanding. At this level, students are
expected to have a well-rounded foundation of compositional
design problem-solving skills. (2SO)
ART 429
Web and Media Design 3 credits
Prerequisite: ART 229. This course focuses on the creation of
time-based, sequential, and interactive designs for the
computer or video screen. Aesthetic, theoretical, and
practical aspects are examined in the context. (ADD)
ART 460
Art Internship 3-6 credits
Prerequisites: Art major, junior or senior status, 3.00 GPA in
major, ART 104, 106, 201, 206, 221, and highest numbered
course in the concentration, portfolio including resume and
professional quality slides, and department permission,
interview, and approval of site. This course is an approved,
not-for-pay internship or work experience for Marian
University students majoring in a particular area in the visual
arts. Students must have completed 80 credits towards
degree with at least 30 credits taken at Marian University.
Field experience is contracted between the student and the
cooperating establishment with the approval of the
department liaison. The contract includes goals, procedures,
credit assignment, supervision, and evaluation criteria.
Credits earned in the internship are not included in the 40credit
limit in the student’s major. Student may enroll for
three to six credits. Graded S/U. (SEM)
ART 461
Art Therapy Internship 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or senior art major concentrating in art
therapy, 3.00 in both art and psychology courses, a 3.00
overall GPA, ART 371, completed resume, and department
permission, interview and approval of site. This course is an
approved, not-for-pay internship or work experience for
Marian University students majoring in art therapy. Students
must have completed 80 credits towards degree with at least
30 credits taken at Marian University. Field experience is
contracted between the student and the cooperating
establishment with the approval of the department liaison.
The contract includes goals, procedures, credit assignment,
supervision and evaluation criteria. Credits earned in the
internship are not included in the 40-credit limit in the
student’s major. Graded S/U. (SEM)
ART 490
Senior Studio Seminar 1 credit
A departmental seminar for majors in art and art history. Fine
art and its relationship to the general education topic and
assigned readings are discussed. Students are required to
participate in a class project and to attend all required
convocations. (FAL)
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