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ART 309 RELIEF PRINTMAKING3 s.h.Relief printmaking processes, including woodcut, linocut, silkscreen, and stencil techniques. Prerequisites:ART 101, 102 and 203. This course is offered every third semester.ART 310 PRINTMAKING (ETCHING)3 s.h.Etching and engraving processes with emphasis on composition. Techniques include drypoint, lineetching, softground, liftground, aquatint, and embossing. Small editions required. Prerequisites: ART 101and 203 or permission of the art faculty. This course is offered every fall or spring semester.ART 311 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING (ETCHING)3 s.h.Emphasis on color multi-plate, viscosity, and stencil. Prerequisite: ART 101, 102, 203, and 310 orpermission of the art faculty. This course is offered every fall or spring semester.ART 312, 411, 412 ADVANCED PRINTMAKING (ETCHING) I, II, III3 s.h. eachFor a printmaking concentration. Individual problem-solving, exploration of various concepts (e.g., formsand imagery), and development of a personal statement. Color printing required. Prerequisite: ART 101,102, 203, 300, 310, and 311 or permission of the art faculty. This course is offered every fall or springsemester.ART 315, 415, 416 ADVANCED CERAMIC HAND BUILDING I , II, ANDIII3 s.h. eachDesign and technical skills with emphasis on combining techniques, surface decoration in relation to form,originality, and creativity. Prerequisite: ART 215 or permission of the art faculty. This course is offeredevery fall or spring semester.ART 385, 485 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART I AND II1-6 s.h.Allows advanced juniors and seniors to experiment in areas of special interest or in special topics nototherwise provided in the art curriculum. May combine several areas in which students have demonstratedproficiency. Involves a series of problems designed by the student in consultation with the instructor. Acontract establishes responsibilities and credit hours. Two classroom contact hours required per each s.h.of work. Courses cannot be taken concurrently and cannot be repeated. Students enroll for a maximum ofsix hours per semester and a maximum of twelve hours overall. Prerequisite: Permission of the art faculty.This course is offered as needed.ART 401 BUSINESS AND MARKETING IN ART2 s.h.This course is a part of the B.A., B.F.A., and art education major requirements to be taken at the conclusionof the student’s course of study. It is designed to provide professional preparation and hands-on experiencein the following areas: writing of news releases, resumes, and cover letters, creation of exhibit invitationand program, and development of thesis. This course is offered as needed, but must be taken concurrentlywith the student’s Senior Exhibit class.ART 402 B.A. SENIOR EXHIBIT1 s.h.B.A. candidates will prepare, install, and exhibit a body of work to fulfill the B.A. exit requirement. In thefirst semester of the senior year, the candidate meets with the art faculty to discuss the requirements fortheir exhibition and then submits a proposal. Prerequisites: Senior status and concurrently enrolled in thefinal courses in the major area, including ART 401 Business and Marketing in Art.ART 403 ADVANCED DRAWING II3 s.h.Further development of drawing skills, visual awareness, and personal expression and interpretation.Continued experimentation with media. Prerequisites: ART 101, 102, 203, and 300, or permission of theart faculty. This course is offered every fall or spring semester.ART 405, 406 ADVANCED PAINTING I AND II3 s.h. eachSkills necessary for expressive problem-solving. The student establishes his/her personal painting style anddirection. Prerequisites: ART 101, 102, 203, 205, 305, and 306 or permission of the art faculty. Thiscourse is offered every fall and spring semester.65