62 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.
A course for all students interested in understanding the visual arts in everyday experiences. The course surveys the visual arts, including fundamental and historical distinctions between and connections between global art forms. This course may be used towards satisfying the University’s humanities requirement.
Honors section of ART 1010 emphasizing the visual arts for students including fundamentals and distinctions between Art Media and periods. This course includes videos of contemporary African American Artists and other 20th and 21st Century Artists. Art 1011 satisfied the University humanities requirements. Enrollment is limited to members of the University Honors Program.
A course designed to expand aesthetic awareness and understanding of visual arts, with traditional focus on the history of art and the impact the artist has on society. This course may be used to remove high school deficiency in the visual and performing arts; if it is used for this purpose, it does not yield credit toward the college degree.
Introduction to major disciplines in art and practical aspects of a career in art. Course covers such topics as art as a profession, developing a studio work ethic, safety for studio artist, and selected readings for the Art Core. Required of all art majors.
An introduction to various tools, techniques, and materials of basic drawing. The course studies perspective and the function of the visual elements of compositions.
An exploration of formal and expressive potentials of the figure, with traditional and experimental approaches to drawing.
A basic approach to the visual elements and principles of design as they related to two-dimensional problems. Problem stating and problem solving are a vital part of the course with emphasis on design theory, materials and techniques.
An introduction on how to think outside the flat box utilizing three-dimensional media, design and design principles through creative projects dealing with simple construction techniques, mass, volume, space and variety of media. Applicable to art majors and students interested in design and three-dimensional media.
A survey of African American visual arts beginning with African roots and influences in the Americas and Caribbean Islands and highlighting the emergence of artists of African descent in the United States.
An introduction of the study of color, composition and methodology. Students will learn how to prepare sound paintings, supports of canvas, panel and paper. The study of the versatile applications of oils and acrylics will be explored.
This course will offer a combination of technical and conceptual fundamentals of painting. Students will explore spatial organization through observation and abstraction. The student will experiment with problem solving techniques which will advance the individual’s personal artistic statement.
An introduction to various media, methods, and techniques of creative art production in two and three-dimensional art making. This course is primarily designed for prospective K-12 art specialists whose desire is to improve their knowledge, skills, and understanding of art production. Clinical and field based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements.
This course introduces students to digital design using Adobe’s industry-standard software: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Emphasis will be placed on developing a foundational understanding of visual communication principles, design techniques, and the creation of professional-quality print and digital media. Students will explore tools and techniques to produce compelling graphics, typography, and layouts suitable for various print and digital applications. The course is intended for Art Majors with a concentration in Studio Art (Graphic Design Emphasis) and all other students interested in enhancing their digital design skills.
Technique of letter indication, finished lettering, letter design, and typography, usage, and adaptation of lettering skills to practical problems.
The art of illustration as used by the graphic designer/commercial artist. The course includes a study of the history of illustration, methods, tool and techniques.
Problems in philosophy of art and art criticism; aesthetic experience; truth and art; aesthetic value.
Emphasis on clay as a creative medium as African masks, cultural masks and various projects are explored through hand-forming techniques, utilizing functional and sculptural forms. Students explore surface decoration, extruded forms, kiln firings, clays, glazes and an introduction to the potter’s wheel.
Emphasis on the potter’s wheel and wheel throwing techniques for traditional and non-traditional functional forms. Students explore kiln firings, clays and glazes. Hand forming methods may be maximized to express conceptual series.
Introduction to basic techniques, design and concepts of jewelry, Metalsmithing and small sculptural forms. Techniques include African glass bead making, stone setting, soldering, sheet and wire forming. Students buy their own material: i.e., metal, stones, plastic or glass depending on the student’s own design and budget.
Advanced techniques in jewelry, Metalsmithing and small sculptural forms. Techniques include lost wax casting, chasing, repousse African glass beadmaking, bezel setting of stones, fabrication and design. Students buy their own material, i.e., metal, stones, plastic or glass, depending on the student’s own design and budget.
Continuation of ART 2530 with a focus on in depth work in any chosen medium including combinations of media.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of design history from diverse cultural viewpoints, emphasizing marginalized narratives and non-Western methodologies and ideas. Students will critically examine design evolution across various cultures, challenging dominant narratives and exploring alternative perspectives. Through case studies, discussions, and projects, students will analyze the role of culture in shaping design practices, aesthetics, and ideologies.
Advanced composition, stressing figure.
A problem-solving approach to visual communication, with a special concern for word and image. The course emphasizes the understanding of design, theories, and skills with a focus on the social and cultural dimensions of communication.
This course builds on the foundations of typography by exploring advanced typographic systems, layout strategies, and expressive typographic communication. Students develop complex typographic compositions for print and digital media, emphasizing hierarchy, grid structures, typographic voice, and the integration of text with image.
Technology and skills necessary for the designer/ artist. Courses include digital technology preparation of finished art suitable for reproduction.
Study of advanced pictorial concepts, methods, and techniques.
Advanced composition, stressing figure.
directions in painting will be discussed. This course will challenge the student’s personal artistic style through the introduction of a variety of new media painting styles.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and processes of game design. Students explore gameplay mechanics, interactive storytelling, character and environment design, and player experience. Through hands-on projects, students develop original game concepts and prototype simple playable experiences while learning how visual design, narrative, and interaction shape engaging gameplay.
The fundamentals of photographic process, including the proper use and maintenance of the digital camera, and related equipment.
Introduction to Animation (3 credits)An introduction to the principles and techniques of animation. Students explore motion, timing, and visual storytelling through hands-on projects using traditional and digital methods.
This field-based course explores Nashville’s non-profit arts organizations and their roles in fostering creativity, access, and social change. Through site visits, discussions, and reflective projects, students engage directly with local arts communities and develop a social practice project aligned with an organization’s mission. CIP 30.50.0701.00
Arts and Social Practice Residency (3 credit hours). This advanced, field-based course immerses students in a local arts organization to design and implement a socially engaged project. Through collaboration and applied research, students explore ethical community interaction, project design, and the relationship between art, practice, and social impact.
Composition in transparent and opaque watercolor.
An introductory survey of the development of the visual arts from the Paleolithic period through the Gothic Period.
An introductory survey of the development of the visual arts from the late fourteenth century through the contemporary period.
Study of the figure, modeling, casting and construction with a variety of media including metals in an introduction to sculptural techniques and conceptual ideas. Class includes videos and information about African American 20th and 21st century sculptors.
Figurative and portrait sculpture projects using the model to express conceptual ideas. Continued development of sculptural techniques and concepts. Students complete several projects and work of the student’s choice.
An introductory course in the art of printmaking, its history, methods, and techniques, including a comprehensive study of various printmaking processes with an emphasis on the less toxic approach.
A continuation of Printmaking I with an emphasis on advances techniques, focusing on the definition of imagery as well as exploring non-traditional techniques.
In-depth work in any chosen medium, including combinations of media.
This course introduces the principles and practices of user experience and interface design (UX/UI). Students explore user-centered design methods, information architecture, and visual interface systems for digital products such as websites and mobile applications.
A survey of various education theories and problems encountered on the elementary and secondary levels. Course includes observation and participation in clinical and field-based experiences. Required of all students seeking certification in Art.
A course designed to give students experience and methods, materials, and media as they relate to the art program in grades K-12. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements. Required of all students seeking certification in Art.
Prior to enrolling for individual problems, students must have a form signed by the instructor and the Department Chair. Forms are available in the Art Office. Upper-level art majors only. Art students can count no more than 9 hours of Individual Problems toward the major in Art.
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a diverse range of contemporary approaches in studio art. Designated topics allow students to experiment with new materials, processes, and conceptual frameworks. Through hands-on projects, critical discussions, and research-driven practice, students will engage with innovative and interdisciplinary methods in studio art. Emphasis is placed on creative problem-solving, process-based exploration, and the development of a personal artistic voice within a broader cultural and historical context. 45
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a diverse range of contemporary approaches in design. Designated topics allow students to experiment with new materials, processes, and conceptual frameworks. Through hands-on projects, critical discussions, and research-driven practice, students will engage with innovative and interdisciplinary methods in design. Emphasis is placed on creative problem-solving, process-based exploration, and the development of a personal artistic voice within a broader cultural and historical context. 45
This course provides instruction and practice in making molds, mouth impressions, lost wax castings, finished polished crowns, rings, and pendants. Students will also explore fabrication techniques for creating jewelry and other wearable objects, considering the possible applications of 3D printing. Students will develop attention to detail, manual dexterity, and increased eye acuity.
Advanced problems in technical and conceptual areas in clay that relate to the student’s individual approach.
A continuation of ART 3110 , with an emphasis on Graphic imagery, topography and layout.
Students create a series of works intended to advance individual student expression of conceptual idea through sculptural media in consultation with the instructor. Students develop work in one of the following areas: casting, mold making, figurative works, installations, clay, multi-media, wood, glass or metal fabrication.
Emphasis on individual approaches to the photographic process.
This is an open studio course which allows the student to identify the strengths and weakness in their paintings. The goal is to produce a self-defined body of work. Each student will create a contract stating the concept, material and amount of work that will be produced by the end of the semester. Student will sue the collective knowledge of the prerequisite courses to exhibit the relationships between form and content and the processes and materials explored.
A course dealing with a variety of special topic in the development of the visual arts.
Adobe CS basics, screen, menus, palettes, and other tools used together to create, modify, close, and open publications.
An examination of how arts professions and arts economies operate and evolve, as well as how they interact within the larger economy. Students explore opportunities in smaller economic settings. Major project includes designing and executing an entrepreneurial project. Elective course for Art majors.
Development of a portfolio, graduate school application, and a personal artistic statement. Students must provide documentation of their work as part of their final grade. Students must earn at least a B in the course to be eligible for the senior review and for graduation. Required of all Art majors in their senior year.
Project designed to give senior Art majors the opportunity to select and develop creative and written research related to art. The project is done under the supervision of the student’s advisor and the Department Chair. Required of all Art majors. Students must earn at least a B in the course to be eligible for the senior review and for graduation.
An advanced printmaking course with emphasis on in-depth, individual approaches in various printmaking processes.
A study of the development of African American visual arts from the twentieth century to the present period.
A semester-long experience of supervised practice teaching, appropriately divided between elementary and secondary levels. Required of all students seeking certification in the teaching of Art.
Source: Tennessee State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
