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A studio/performance-oriented course designed to provide a more intensive investigation into the ceramic art medium. Emphasis is given to the development of a more personalized aesthetic approach, kiln firing and glaze development.

A studio/performance-oriented course that explores issues concerning media and methods relevant to individually designated concepts in order to encourage students to develop their own vision and style. This course provides the time and focus to develop a significant and fully realized body of work while exploring the intellectual connections between work in the studio and readings, writings and discussions in contemporary art and culture.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to give intensified experience in sculptural form with emphasis on individual experimentation and competence in one or more sculptural materials.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is a continuation of ART 203.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is a continuation of ART 153 and 154, with emphasis on the relationship of advanced principles to pictorial organization and drawing as a final form.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is an introductory study of the creative processes associated with the graphic design field. Emphasis on creative problem-solving, basic design principles and the integration of type and imagery as applied to realistic graphic design problems. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that emphasizes the development of the creative process as applied to design problem-solving. Focus is on the development of ideas and the tools used to execute design solutions. Subjects covered include print advertising, brochures, logotypes, signage, packaging and illustration, and how each ties in with marketing strategy. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to increase students' technical knowledge and ability for individual expression. Problems involve multiple imagery, serial photography and other exercises to increase students' creative potential. Encourages experimentation with larger format as well as other aspects of the photographic medium.

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to increase students' understanding of typography as it relates to visual communication and graphical expression while exploring both traditional and nontraditional forms.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is a continued exploration of graphics programs with emphasis on the creative use of available tools. Three-dimensional modeling, animation and interactive media are used. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that is an advanced Web design and production class addressing the history and culture of the Internet and exploring the Web as a domain for publication and expression for online producers. Special emphasis is placed on defining the differences between client-side and server-side creations, and how these affect the content and presentation of the information on the Web. It also emphasizes the evolution of multimedia into hypermedia through the use of client/server tools, Web services, programming languages and databases. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore narrative filmmaking using digital technologies in a combined theory and practice approach. Each student completes a series of short digital films relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of narrative film. Technical instruction includes digital cinematography, lighting, sound and editing. Class will include screenings and discussions on the history and theory of the narrative film. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for communication or the film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore documentary filmmaking using digital technologies in a combined theory and practice approach. Class will include screenings and discussions on the history and theory of documentary film and video. Technical instruction includes digital cinematography, lighting, sound and editing. Each student completes one or more short digital films relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of the documentary film. Laboratory fee required.

This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore 16mm experimental filmmaking in a combined theory and practice approach. Each student completes one or more short films in 16mm relating to the history, theory and aesthetics of the experimental film. Technical instruction includes 16mm cinematography, camera operation, film stocks, lighting, editing and sound. Classes include screenings and discussions on the history and theory of experimental cinema. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities, if not used for communication or the film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

A studio/performance-oriented course that investigates three-dimensional computer animation, including advanced techniques of modeling and animation. This course also includes necessary aspects of texture mapping, character rigging, motion control, animation principles, digital lighting, virtual camera principles, particle effects, dynamics and rendering. Laboratory fee required.

Introduction to art therapy as it applies to childhood and pre-adolescence. Explores the psychology of children's art and the use of art techniques as indicators of a child's experience.

Introduction to art therapy as it applies to the complications of life experiences. Explores the psychology of adolescent and adult creativity as a substitute for language.

The Creative Triangle explores the roles in the creative decision-making processes of the director, cinematographer and production designer. It emphasizes the technical, administrative and communication skills that provide the means for successful realization of drama, television, documentary and new media projects. The aim is to develop a wide range of skills necessary for effective performance in these roles in the context of complex creative collaboration. Laboratory fee required.

The course objective is to professionalize the implementation and production of animation techniques, including the use of computers. Advanced projects deal with specific problems and exercises in drawing, storyboard and script/visual analysis. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

This course teaches students to create Web-based interactive applications for mobile devices. Students apply advanced Web design and interactive programming techniques to produce applications that are compatible with a variety of mobile platforms. They learn writing and design strategies to produce content optimized for mobile devices. They are introduced to software and protocols for converting their Web-based applications to "native" applications designed to run on specific platforms and devices.

Students explore advanced creative and technical possibilities of motion picture editing using the University's advanced digital editing facilities. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

This course involves investigations of descriptive painting from the human form. Issues of light, space and color interaction are stressed. Students study both from the old masters and contemporary paintings, as well as from the live model. Students investigate both perceptual and conceptual approaches to painting the figure. The final goal is for each student to begin to realize their own style and to channel it toward a successful figure painting.

This course explores the fundamental principles of abstraction and examines the way artists interpret their visual experiences. A strong emphasis on color, composition, alignment, texture and shape relationships is emphasized. This class familiarizes students with the ways and means of abstract art and encourages each individual to approach abstraction in a way sympathetic to his or her state of consciousness. Students are encouraged to consider their identity, ethnicity, preference to subject matter and awareness of self. The class addresses different approaches to abstract painting in regard to technique, theory and history.

This course introduces students to the principal software, programming language and methodology used in designing interactive media for DVD distribution. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

The primary aims of this course are to introduce students to the aesthetic, cultural and material dimensions of the reading experience, to enhance their understanding of how physical and visual presentations shape a reader's perceptions, and to introduce the craft and art of the physical book.

For this 0-credit course, art students submit to the faculty for critique a portfolio that includes a small selection of the best pieces from each studio course taken at the University and from any institution from which UT has accepted credits. The portfolio is reviewed by no fewer than two faculty members. All portfolios are digitally documented. Students concentrating in art history submit a writing portfolio consisting of research papers completed in each art history class taken at UT or any institution from which UT has accepted credits. Unacceptable portfolios in both cases must be resubmitted no later than the end of the following semester.