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26 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.

ART 110Design Fundamentals (3 hrs)

ART 237 Basic Photography or ART 287 Digital Photography (3 hrs)

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 237Basic Photography – Introductory course in traditional black

and white photography including composition, exposure, camera operations, and basic darkroom techniques. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 250Drawing 1 (3 hrs)

ART 251 Painting I or ART 354 Mixed Media Studio (3 hrs)

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 251Painting I (3 hrs)

ART 367 Art History I: American Art or ART 369 Contemporary Art (3 hrs) ART/PHOTO/GRDS electives selected with advisor approval (6 hrs) The following general education requirement is fulfilled in the minor: 3 hours of communication (ART 110) Total number of required hours: 18 Additional Opportunity: Studio Arts College International (SACI) Semester in Florence, Italy www.saci-florence.edu Milligan University is a consortium partner institution with Studio Arts College International (SACI), a U.S.-accredited college of art and design in Florence, Italy. Students may apply to study their discipline for a semester abroad in Italy and take 15 hours of courses. Note that acceptance is not guaranteed; students wishing to apply must work with their academic advisors regarding this opportunity. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 252Watercolor Workshop - A study in watercolor methods

concepts, and approaches related to the medium of watercolor, its practice, and its history. The course is designed so those students with little or no experience should feel comfortable alongside students who already possess some skills and understanding of the medium. Offered spring term even years. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 253Introduction to Ceramics - An introductory course in the

art/craft of ceramics. The concentration is on hand-built ceramics with the added potential for students to gain some knowledge of wheel-thrown techniques. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 287/287M. Digital Photography I - A study of the concepts and

practices of effective digital photography; examining the terminology, resources and techniques used in capturing, processing and enhancing digital images. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 337/337M. Photojournalism - An examination of photojournalism

designed to help students realize the potential of photography as a powerful means of visual communication. This course will cover technical and visual skills, as well as history, traditions, viewpoints, legal and ethical issues, an the role of the modern photojournalist in today’s changing world. Guest photojournalists will share their experiences with the class throughout the semester. Prerequisite: ART 237 or 287. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 350Drawing II - A course that builds on skills developed in

Drawing I. Composition and creative problem solving are stressed within the context of assignments that allow students to explore multiple approaches to a few select themes. Color drawing media are also emphasized. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours. undergraduate course descriptions 128

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 351Painting II (3 hrs)

ART 354 Mixed-Media Studio or ART 431 Sculpture Studio (3 hrs)

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 354Mixed-Media Studio - This course will explore contemporary

approaches to painting, with an emphasis on acrylic techniques, mediums and alternate materials. Encouraging experimentation, the class will begin with a series of exercises integrating elements such as drawing, collage, stenciling, digital transfer, and texture. As the class advances, students will develop conceptual ideas and an independent creative body of work utilizing mixed media and acrylic techniques. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 367Art History I: American Art - An in-depth study of the history

of American art from colonial time to the present. Topics include painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and cross-discipline arts. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 369Contemporary Art – An in-depth study of art produced during

the late 20th century and early 21st century. This course focuses on contemporary artists, art movements and prominent artists within those movements. Offered fall term odd years. Three credit hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 387Digital Photography II - An advanced study of the concepts

and techniques presented in Digital Photography I, allowing students the opportunity to extend their photographic skills in the digital medium. Concentration is placed on personal interpretation and advanced camera functions and techniques in image enhancement. Prerequisite: ART 287. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 395Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth discussion

independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 400Field Studies in Fine Arts - A study tour to a selected city in

the United States for the purpose of studying various aspects of the fine arts, notably art, photography, and theatre. Tour leaders arrange visits to galleries and theatres. Specific reading assignments are completed before the trip. Students are required to keep a journal of their experiences and submit a final paper, which reflects on those experiences. Offered occasionally. One semester hour.

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 411Printmaking Studio - A course designed to allow students to

explore relief printmaking (woodcut, linocut) as well as a limited number of intaglio (etching, drypoint) techniques. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 431Sculpture Studio - An introductory course in three-dimensional

problem-solving. Students work in a variety of materials as a means of understanding basic approaches to sculptural design through projects that range from the human figure to non-figurative forms. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

ART 466/466M. History of Photography - An overview of the history

of photography from its beginning to present day. Lectures and class discussions examine the work of major photographers through the d framework of historical, cultural, and social trends. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

ART 490Directed Studies - Independent work for the junior or senior

art or photography student in an area of the student’s interest. The program is under the supervision of an art or photography professor. Students may take this course repeatedly and accumulate credit hours. Offered every term. One to three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 491Internship - A practicum experience in which students work in

a professional setting using skills from major courses. Credit hours are based on internship work hours during the semester with one credit hour milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 494Senior Exhibition - A course designed to give graduating

seniors an opportunity to present an exhibition of their artwork. The course also allows additional directed study and individualized instruction. Required of all students with an art major. The program is under the supervision of the art professor. Offered every term. Three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

ART 495Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth discussion

independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

ART 499AMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in

which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 499BMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in

which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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ART 499CMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in

which students revise their research and present their findings publicly. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

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