Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

ART 437. Technology, Art, and Vision. (3)
Three hours lecture. (AH)
Throughout history artists have explored the
technological, philosophical, and scientific advancements
of their age to create new ways of
seeing and perceiving. This course explores
how artists experiment with new technologies
to challenge our perceptions of reality, question
the role technology plays in our society as well
as explore new methods and theories of image
making.
ART 450. Advanced Photography. (3)
One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. (2-D)
Advanced work with cameras and equipment
used in black and white art photography. Sequential
imagery, panoramas, multiple printing
and advanced darkroom techniques. May be
taken multiple times for credit.
ART 480. Publication Design. (3)
One hour lecture, demonstration or critique;
three hours lab. (2-D)
Prerequisite: ART 281 and ART 282, or permission
of instructor.
Graphic design of large and/or complex publications
such as annual reports and coordinated
print pieces, books, and technical manuals for
professional offset print reproduction. Extensive
practice in electronic file preparation with
management of large and complex layouts and
high resolution images.
ART 481. Advanced Graphic Design
Production Techniques. (3)
Prerequisites: ART 281, senior standing, or permission
of instructor.
Advanced version of ART 281: Graphic Design
Production Techniques and focuses on the professional
development of the student’s portfolio, time
management, software, and presentation skills. It is
targeted to the motivated senior-level graphic designer.
The class meets on a TBA schedule, usually
five times during the course of the semester.
The student is given a list of projects in Adobe
Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, then must meet
the deadlines for finished work, which is presented
during scheduled critiques. This class will also be
offered for graduate credit.
ART 483. Portfolio Preparation and Studio
Management for Graphic Designers. (3)
One hour lecture, three hours lab. (2-D)
Prerequisites: ART 280, 281 and 381 or permission
of the instructor.
Graphic design issues relating to personal web
sites, CD portfolio and related print materials,
as well as the organization and business
practices of professional working environments.
ART 484. Graphic Design Seminar. (1)
One hour seminar.
Prerequisites: ART 280, ART 281, and senior
standing.
Focuses on a variety of topics and trends in
graphic design. Emphasis will be placed on professional
level research, presentation, and discussion
in a group atmosphere.
ART 488. Final Honors Project. (2-3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy,
completion of all other Honors Academy
requirements, major in art, senior standing at beginning
of semester in which project is to be completed,
a minimum 3.5 GPA overall and in art.
This project and the topic to be explored will be
determined by the student, the faculty member
with whom the student works and the student’s
major program area. (Honors project may be a
written or performance-based project.) In order
to receive honors credit, a student must earn a
grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. Course
may not be repeated or retaken.
ART 490. Graphic Design Practicum. (15)
Prerequisites: ART 380 and/or permission of a
departmental committee, senior standing and a
2.75 overall average. (2-D)
A one-semester, full-time apprenticeship in one
or more professional graphic design settings,
such as an advertising, printing, or design firm.
Individual arrangement and supervision.
ART 492. Museum Practicum. (MS) (3)
Prerequisite: ARTH 401 with a “C” or better.
Academic knowledge with hands-on field experience
in an on-campus museum facility and to
put into practice knowledge and theories essential
for competency in museum work.
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