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from prehistory to postmodernism. It also presents
an introduction to a variety of methods
by which art and visual culture are customarily
understood. It is designed to explore the relationship
between art history and history, and
between objects and key episodes in political,
social and intellectual history. (U)(3). Fall.
ART107, Drawing: An introduction to the
fundamentals of drawing as a medium of
expression. The course introduces design
principles and an appreciation of the history
and practice of drawing. Prerequisites: Major
or minor and permission of instructor. (U)(3).
Fall.
ART210, Process: Art + Design Exploration:
This course connects art + design practices and
develops students’ individual artistic sensibilities
through projects including creation of a
portfolio framework and creating a mini-thesis.
Prerequisites: ART105, 107 or permission of
instructor. (U)(3). Spring.
ART303, Photography: An exploration of
electronic still photography as an art form.
Digital manipulation, historical photographic
sources and electronic still cameras are studied.
Prerequisites: ART105, 107, 210 or permission
of instructor. (U)(3). Fall.
ART304, Depiction: An exploration of sequential
art and book illustration methods and
practices. The course encompasses the study
of techniques used in creating sequential art in
genres such as: graphic novels, comic books,
comic strips, children’s books and storyboards
for animation. Prerequisites: ART105, 107, 210
or permission of instructor. (U)(3). Spring.
ART305, Time and Motion: An exploration
of animation and digital imaging methods and
practices. The course encompasses the study
of techniques used in creating animation and
digital art such as hand drawn animation, Flash
animation, claymation and stop-motion video.
Prerequisites: ART105, 107, 210 or permission
of instructor. (U)(3). Fall.
ART306, Interactive: This course is an exploration
of web design. Visual design, information
design, interactive design css, templates,
and html with studies culminating in one fully
functional and published website. Prerequisites:
Butler University
ART105, 107, 210 or permission of instructor.
(U)(3). Fall.
ART308, Structure: Graphic Design: This
course provides an introduction to design concepts
from an artistic and structural perspective.
Students are introduced to a range of design
problems and the work of several artists and designers.
Emphasis is placed on the interplay of
image, text and creativity in creating meaning.
Prerequisites: ART105, 107, 210 or permission
of instructor. (U)(3). Every other spring.
ART311, Function: This course is an exploration
product and packaging design. The class
covers 2d, 3d, utilitarian and whimsical objects.
Prerequisites: ART105, 107, 210 or permission
of instructor. (U)(3). Every other spring.
ART312, Design: History and Theory: This
course provides an introduction to the history
of Modern and Postmodern Design. It is
expressly designed to explore the relationship
between the design disciplines (graphic design,
furniture design, architecture, textile design,
interior design and fashion), as well as the dialogue
between design history and design theory.
Prerequisites: ART105, or junior or senior
standing, or permission of instructor. (U)(3).
Every third spring.
ART314, Museum as Theatre: This course
considers aesthetic and theoretical issues that
cross the boundaries between performance art
and museum exhibition spaces. The course is
discussion and activity-based and incorporates
historical study, direct experience, critical analysis
and research at the Indianapolis Museum of
Art. Prerequisites: ART 105, or junior or senior
standing, or permission of instructor. This
course meets off campus. Students will pay
entrance fees to local museums. (U)(3). Every
third spring.
ART315, Postmodernism in the Arts:
Introduction to postmodernist theory as it
applies to studio art, theater, dance and music.
Postmodern forms of art such as installation,
video art, performance art and happenings will
be discussed. Prerequisites: ART105, or junior
or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
(U)(3). Every third spring.
ART322, Painting: This course will cover the
elements of painting, especially painting from