Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus · Courses
ART
45 courses with the subject ART, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NA Restriction: NA Description: Focuses on the elements and principles of design in three dimensions. Introduces computer aided design and digital fabrication with public facing projects that feature original contributions in student research.
none Restriction: none Dual Listed: n/a Description: Focuses on the consistent properties of color and the manner in which two-dimensional design can be organized. Gives specific attention to the complex interactions of color within two-dimensional design. Cross-Listed: n/a
None. Restriction: For Graphic Design and Illustration majors. Description: Develops skills in drawing the human form, with an emphasis on commercial applications of this knowledge including illustration and graphic design. Cross-Listed: No
NA Restriction: NA Description: Explores hands-on making as a tactic for social reflection and intervention. Advances proficiency in problem solving, collaboration, and the prototyping process. Develops a basic understanding of digital fabrication technology.
NA Restriction: NA Description: Explores the fundamental techniques, concepts, and aesthetics of working with clay as an expressive medium. Develops an understanding of basic hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and firing processes with an emphasis on craftsmanship and creativity. Examines historical and contemporary examples of ceramic art.
NA Restriction: NA Description: Explores the principles, materials, and processes of three-dimensional art. Develops skills in metal casting, sewing, welding, wood fabrication, and mixed-media construction while learning about form, space, and composition.
none Restriction: none Description: Introduces jewelry and metals with an emphasis on the design and creation of functional and nonfunctional art objects. Focuses on basic processes of metal fabrication. Cross-Listed: No
ART 112 , ART 114 Description: A survey of graphic design, exploring creative problem-solving techniques. Introduces the importance of concept development, aesthetics, symbolism, typography, and computer method. Studio experience provides a wide range of experiences for the beginning graphic design student. Projects, problems, and exercises will deal with skills, principles, application, and theory.
n/a Dual Listed: n/a Description: Explores techniques, methods, and processes used in digital painting. Emphasizes the development of form, value, texture and compositing in the digital space. Special focus is paid to industry-relevant software packages. Cross-Listed: n/a
ART 218 Description: Introduces essential processes and techniques used in illustration. Emphasizes the artist’s role in critically interpreting and enhancing textual information.
none Restriction: none Description: Introduces essential technical skills in painting with watercolor pigments. Includes the application of washes, transparent glazes, hatching, subtractive and opaque techniques on various papers.
As appropriate to course content Description: Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
none Description: Explores a range of career possibilities in art, design and related fields. Identifies strategies to pursue creative professions, including the skills and habits of successful arts professionals. Develops personalized professional goals with a focus on educational and extracurricular opportunities.
ART 300Arts Administration and Curatorial Practice3
None Restriction: None Description: Focuses on technical and design skills relating to painting the human figure in oil-based pigments. Cross-Listed: None
None Restriction: None Description: Applies design skills to on and off-site mural projects in and around the community based on historical practices. This includes working on large scale stretched canvas, hardboard, plaster walls and brick surfaces using acrylic or enamel paints. Cross-Listed: None
ART 355Intermediate Graphic Design and Illustration3
ART 218 Description: An intermediate-level study in graphic design focusing on digital illustration, complex typography, and publication design. Studio experience focuses on current professional 2D digital illustration software.
ART 356Intermediate Layout and Composition for Print and Interactive Media3
ART 218 ; ART 355 (recommended) Description: An intermediate level study in graphic design, researching publication and web layout, grid systems, and multipage design on both the printed page and in interactive media. Studio experience focuses on current professional software used for publication design.
Senior status Restriction: BFA or BA studio majors only Description: Professional practices for the visual artist. Major issues may include the development of a thesis exhibition, résumé development, an artist’s professional image, portfolio development, marketing skills, career opportunities, and grant writing.
NA Restriction: None Description: Utilizes digital fabrication tools such as laser cutters, vinyl cutters, 3D printers, 3D scanners and CNC mills to fabricate objects using wood, plastic, metal, and other materials. Advances expertise in digital fabrication, creative problem solving, computer aided design and computer aided machining.
none Restriction: none Description: Further enhancement of one’s skills in the process of watercolor painting. Special focus on alternative approaches and solutions to pictorial representation and conceptual development.
ART 111 , ART 112 Description: Meets the needs of the student who has some background in the field. Problems of composition, two- and three-dimensional relationships, and surface are on an individual basis.
ART 114 Description: An integrated study of branding concepts in marketing and art including aesthetics in commercial art, design of brand and corporate identity trademarks, theories of brand marketing and business strategy, customer touchpoints in brand communication, and branding as a corporate strategy. Previously Offered As: (Also offered as MKTG 448; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
ART 213 Description: Offers advanced training and skills involving the study of contemporary furniture design and woodworking. Emphasizes a technical and aesthetic point of view.
NA Restriction: NA Description: Explores advanced sculptural concepts, materials, and processes. Develops a cohesive body of work that demonstrates conceptual clarity, technical proficiency, and individual artistic vision. Applies both traditional and contemporary processes, including casting, fabrication, installation, and new media integration in the production of three-dimensional art.
ART 218 , ART 355 ; instructor permission required for 6cr studio; Recommended ART 356 Description: Introduces three-dimensional modeling and rendering for illustration and animation. Studio experience focuses on current professional 3-D software.
ART 218 , ART 355 ; instructor permission required for 6cr studio; Recommended ART 356 , ART 455 Description: An exploration of web page and interactive design. Studio experience focuses on current professional web and interactive software.
ART 217 , permission required for 6cr studio Description: Student elects to study a print media process or processes in greater depth and works toward developing personal visual language and techniques ranging from the traditional to the nontraditional.
none Restriction: none Description: Develops technical expertise and personal direction in jewelry and metals, building on the skills gained in the introductory course. Introduces advanced techniques such as casting and enameling. Repeated: May be repeated for credit. Cross-Listed: No
n/a Restriction: n/a Description: Explores advanced techniques and processes used in illustration. Emphasizes the development of personal style and professional portfolio development. Cross-Listed: No
ART 466Digital Image Synthesis for the Designer and Illustrator3
ART 355 Description: Explores compositing and synthesizing digital images as a workflow method and image making tool for graphic designers and illustrators. Focuses on the use of technology to blend artistic processes into a useful workflow across a wide variety of commercial art media, including layout, advertisement, marketing campaigns, web design, and as a reference for illustrative work (course is
ART 478Career Practices for Designers and Illustrators3
n/a Restriction: n/a Description: Examines career practices for graphic designers and illustrators. Includes resume development, biography writing, self-promotional strategies, and financial literacy for commercial artists are explored. Provides individualized designs for the completion of their professional portfolio.