2009-2010 - Bowie State University
2009-2010 - Bowie State University
2009-2010 - Bowie State University
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ART 470 SELF PROMOTION & MKGT FOR THE 3 CREDITS<br />
Prerequisite(s): Permission only. The course focuses on developing and expanding the students’ use of technology components, skills and<br />
practices such as: the integration of video, print design and online media to create proper marketing materials to promote the student's future<br />
chosen careers in the visual and/or performing arts.<br />
ART 480 THE ART OF SML BRONZE CAST 3 CREDITS<br />
This course is designed for both beginning and advanced level students in the exploration of the process and the world history of bronze<br />
casting. Students will investigate one or more cultures known historically for their bronze casting and integrate those styles into their own art<br />
work. During the semester, students will participate in all aspects of the bronze casting process: creating the artwork, investing, wax burnout,<br />
bronze pouring, chasing, finishing, patination, and presentation. This course is an elective in the Art concentration.<br />
ART 490 MUSEUM, GALLERY & STUDIO SEM 3 CREDITS<br />
Prerequisite(s): Senior Art Majors Only or Permission of Instructor. Professional Orientation: the students will be exposed to the problems of<br />
the artist in dealing with the public: marketing, displaying and sound business practices; gallery and museum relations; goals, purposes and<br />
operations of art museums and galleries. Visitations to museums and galleries in Baltimore, Washington, DC, New York, and/or other major art<br />
centers will be scheduled. This course is required for all Art concentration students.<br />
ART 491 INTERN IN ART, VISUAL COMM & M 2 CREDITS<br />
Prerequisite(s): Junior/Senior Standing; ART 450 (for COMPUTER GRAPHICS concentration); ART 490 (for ART concentration). All students need<br />
at least 24 credits in studio (art or computer graphics) area of major and area of concentration. This internship course is intended to help<br />
students in Art & Computer Graphics make their way into the professional art, design/multimedia and visual communications world. The class<br />
serves as a bridge between students both professionals in the various art/design industries and students. This course is for all Art & Computer<br />
Graphic (VCDMA) students.<br />
ART 495 ADV DIG IMAG: TOP IN DESIGN & 3 CREDITS<br />
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing, ART MAJORS: ART 450 & 350 or 360; NON ART MAJORS: 340. This is an advanced course in digital imaging and<br />
visual communication design. It is designed to provide an in‐depth study of design principles, including working with clients, creative briefs and<br />
strategies for advertisement and visual marketing. Product and packaging design will also be covered. This course is required in the Computer<br />
Graphics (VCDMA) concentration.<br />
ART 498 GALLERY SEMINAR & SENIOR THES 3 CREDITS<br />
Prerequisite(s): Art Majors Only. Junior or Senior Standing. The care, handling, preparation, identification, arranging, exhibiting, and associated<br />
problems and responsibilities of gallery work will be explored. Students will develop effective strategies for marketing and promoting ones¨<br />
work through a portfolio (slides, physical, website and CD‐ROM/DVD). The course includes a formal display of student’s artwork through an<br />
exhibition and professional portfolio. Students must demonstrate a cross section of comprehensive work and must submit a minimum of 20<br />
pieces for faculty review prior to exhibition. Successful completion of course will require students to participate in all aspects of gallery<br />
presentation. This course is required for all Art & Computer Graphic students (VCDMA).<br />
ART 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY 3 CREDITS<br />
Prerequisite(s): Fine Arts Majors and Minors & Permission only. Advanced study for Fine Arts majors who desire further study in a particular<br />
area. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits semester hours. The student must have a GPA of 2 credits.0 or better in their major.<br />
Consent of the Instructor and department chairman is required before a student is permitted to register for any independent study course.<br />
Prerequisite(s): Fine Arts Majors and Minors & Permission only. Advanced study for Fine Arts majors who desire further study in a particular<br />
area. This course is an elective in the Art & Computer Graphics (VCDMA) concentration.<br />
ART:<br />
ART & VISUAL COMMUNICATON AND DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS (VCDMA) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />
ART 100 ART FUNDAMENTALS (NON‐ART MAJORS ONLY) 3 CREDITS<br />
This course is a study of the spatial arts from the point of view of balance, proportion, rhythm, and harmony. Students will experiment with<br />
materials such as plastics, cloth, paper, paint, and dye.<br />
ART 101 2D‐DESIGN 3 CREDITS<br />
This course is a study of visual organization. Theories of spatial organization and designing in various materials will be studied.<br />
ART 102 3D‐DESIGN 3 CREDITS<br />
Prerequisite(s): ART 101. This course will emphasize the innovative use of various materials and techniques in two‐ and three‐dimensional<br />
design.<br />
ART 103 CRAFTS 3 CREDITS<br />
This course will provide experiences in fundamental principles of design and the manipulation of two‐ and three‐dimensional art forms.<br />
ART 110 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING 3 CREDITS<br />
This course provides the fundamentals in the practice of drawing in various media, development of artistic discrimination, and drawing skills.<br />
ART 111 LIFE DRAWING 3 CREDITS<br />
This course is a study of the costumed and nude figure.<br />
ART 201 CERAMICS (HAND BUILDING) 3 CREDITS<br />
This course provides studio experience in hand forming processes and decorative techniques. Encounters surveying the ceramic arts.<br />
ART 202 CERAMICS (WHEEL THROWING) 3 CREDITS<br />
This course provides studio practice in wheel throwing techniques and design, kiln firing, and elementary clay and glaze technology.<br />
ART 210 PRINTMAKING I 3 CREDITS<br />
This course provides an exploration of woodcut, lithographic, and serigraphic techniques.<br />
ART 211 PRINTMAKING II 3 CREDITS<br />
This course provides an in‐depth study of etching and lithographic techniques. Traditional and experimental processes will be explored.<br />
ART 299 ART SURVEY (NON‐ART MAJORS ONLY) 3 CREDITS<br />
(formerly ART 300) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102. Great epochs of art will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on art as a humanistic study and as a<br />
record of human experience.<br />
336 <strong>2009</strong>‐<strong>2010</strong> Undergraduate Catalog