Source: https://catalog.towson.edu/graduate/course-descriptions/art/
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 13:08:55+00:00

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Lecture and laboratory investigation of ceramic materials as they apply to glazes, clay slips and clay bodies. Tests and problems in ceramic raw materials. Prerequisite: ART 309, ART 310 or equivalent.
Examination of the properties and characteristics of materials and methodology in the design and creation of objects through lecture, demonstration and directed studio problems. Prerequisite: ART 218, ART 231, or consent of instructor.
Studio experience using a variety of ceramic techniques. Problems in sculptural directions for students' experiences in handbuilding and the potter's wheel. Prerequisite: ART 310 or consent of instructor.
Lecture, demonstration, directed studio problems in the electroforming process, continued investigation of vitreous enameling; enameling 3 dimensional form, new, alternative and experimental techniques. Prerequisite: ART 313 or consent of instructor.
Independent work for advanced students in field of special interest. Prerequisite: Must have exhausted other courses in particular field or obtained written consent of instructor. Student must make arrangements in advance of registration with instructor of choice.
Intermediate design and studio experience. Directed problems in the techniques of metal construction, forging, stone setting and cold joinery. Prerequisite: ART 318.
Advanced lecture, demonstration and directed studio problems in hollowware and flatware focusing on raising, seaming, fabrication, and forging techniques for silver and non-ferrous metals. Prerequisites: Art 218, Metals and Jewelry I.
Lecture, demonstration, directed studio problems in the casting process; traditional lost wax bronze casting, RTV mold making, casting new, alternative and experimental materials. Prerequisites: ART 218.
Experience designing and manufacturing multiples. Historical and contemporary object production and production methodologies. Various aspects of business, pricing, market analysis. Prerequisites: ART 319, ART 418.
Examination of the cross-disciplinary social design movement. Using the design process, students identify and address social issues in studio work. Emphasis on interdisciplinary work. Examination of social entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Continued studio experience for advanced students, with emphasis on personal direction. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 total credits. Prerequisite: ART 336.
The aesthetic of black and white image making using advanced analog and electronic imaging techniques. Prerequisite: ART 236, Photo Imaging-Light, ART 237 Photo Imaging-Alternative process, ART 238 Photo Imaging-Motion, ART 259 Photo Imaging-Digital I.
Aesthetic of color image making using advanced analog, alternative/mixed media and electronic imaging techniques. Prerequisite: ART 334(534) Photo Imaging-Concepts I.
Portfolio construction using advanced analog, alternative/mixed media, and electronic imaging technology. May be repeated for up to 9 units. Prerequisites: ART 334, ART 335, ART 421; may be taken concurrently with ART 421.
Focus on interactive design and media theory through research, studio practice and discussion. Utilizes software applications with emphasis on conceptual process, image processing and usability. Prerequisite: Art 365.
Advanced color projects, using direct photo emulsion, and emphasizing integration of hand-drawn image with photo- and computer-generated images. Non-toxic water-based inks.
Traditional and experimental processes. Advanced color assignments using oil and water-based inks.
Personal expression; advanced printing including stone-plate and photo plate. Multiple color printing. Prerequisite: ART 353 or consent of instructor.
Using technology to link printmaking to digital, photo and Xerox images. Prerequisite: ART 217.
Exploration of book making and the book as an art form. Individual projects highlighting aspects of artist books, discussion and critiques. Prerequisites: ART 211.
Problems in graphic communication on the Macintosh computer, emphasizing individual portfolio development. Prerequisite: ART 417.
Intermediate and advanced lecture, demonstration, studio problems in digital 3D modeling and rendering introduction to computer aided machining and rapid prototyping. Prerequisites: ART 361, Digital Object Design.
Continued studio experience in illustration and development of personal approaches in various media. Emphasis on practicing professional assignments and preparing portfolio. Prerequisite: ART 373 or equivalent.
Continued studio experience: for advanced student with emphasis on personal direction. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Creative process and research of elements and principles of visual design, design thinking, and color theory explored through a variety of visual digital processes. Prerequisite: acceptance in the Interactive Media Design Certificate Program or consent of the IAMD program director.
Advanced problems in selected ceramic areas. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor.
Production techniques and research as related to digital imaging, electronic page layout and WWW design. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Interactive Media Design Certificate Program or consent of the IAMD program director.
Studio problems in expressive drawing. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 211 or consent of instructor.
Independent work for graduate students in field of special interest. Prerequisite: all courses in field completed and written consent of instructor.
Studio problems in shell construction, stone setting and mechanical joinery. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 418 or consent of instructor.
Studio problems in the theory, concepts and aesthetics of type. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 610 or consent of instructor.
Theory, concepts, planning, management, design and installation of art exhibits. Application for professional artists. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Studio problems in painting: current trends, museum visits and lectures. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 229 or equivalent.
Trends and outstanding painters and styles. Studio work, museum visits and lectures. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 331 or consent of instructor.
Studio problems emphasizing personal investigation of the photographic medium as an art form. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 334 and consent of instructor.
Conceptual, installation and performance art; studio projects. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Studio problems in selected sculptural areas. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 340, ART 241, ART 339, ART 342, or any 400-level course; or consent of instructor.
Advanced study of multimedia concept, theory and aesthetics including research and studio application. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 610.
Studio problems in intaglio and/or relief processes, including mixed media. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 349, ART 449 or equivalent.
Studio work for artists with knowledge of lithography and/or serigraphy. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 347, or ART 450 or equivalent.
Focuses on graduate level research and advancement in 3D digital modeling with a focus on the larger context of digital object design, the influence on cultural objects, cultural production, and aesthetics. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: ART 361.
Introduction to information architecture and user interface design for interactive media applied art and design applications. Design projects and research with a focus on current interactive media design concept and theory. Prerequisite: ART 610 or consent of instructor.
Investigation and research of programming for design applications. Basic to advanced script language projects with a focus on current art and design concept and theory. Prerequisite: ART 610 or consent of instructor.
Studio problems in the concepts and techniques of objectives rendering, expressive painting and sequential imagery. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisite: ART 473 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to the concept and theory of simulation design including applied projects designing simulation objects, virtual environments and scripted content. Prerequisite: ART 610 or consent of instructor.
Advanced projects and research in information architecture, user interface esign and usability for interactive media design applications. Prerequisites: ART 665 or consent of instructor.
Global experiences in art. Selected graduate-level research and studio problems in area of special interest. Location and topics to be announced one year prior to travel experience. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: TU Graduate School acceptance interview and consent of instructor.
Studio problems in selected drawing areas: awareness, imagination and craftsmanship. Prerequisite: ART 611.
Independent problems in art. May be repeated for additional credit with art adviser consent. Prerequisites: M.F.A. status and written consent of art adviser.
Studio problems in professional portfolio presentation. Prerequisite: ART 620 or consent of instructor.
Studio problems in selected painting areas: watercolor, oil and other media. Prerequisite: ART 629.
Studio problems in selected areas of photography with an emphasis on personal investigation of mixed media. Prerequisite: ART 634.
Studio problems in selected sculptural areas. Prerequisite: ART 640 or consent of instructor.
Studio problems in selected printmaking areas: etching, drypoint, aquatint, photo engraving, embossing, collographs, woodcuts, linecuts, wood engraving and subtractive relief. Prerequisite: ART 650.
Advanced independent studio work in digital 3D modeling, rendering, and rapid prototyping and manufacture. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: ART 661.
Authoring techniques and research as related to interactivity, information design and digital imaging. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units with consent of program director and instructor. Prerequisites: ART 610 and ART 641.
Focus is on current web layout technologies, web standards, usability and research as related to interactivity, and information design. Prerequisites: ART 765 Graduate Design for the WWW.
Studio problems in location drawing, figure and costume, experimental media, manuscript interpretation and portfolio analysis. Prerequisite: ART 673.
Visiting instructor teaching contemporary issues in art with written presentations, critiques, and discussions. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units. Prerequisite: acceptance into the graduate program.
Lectures and discussions on the contemporary art scene, aesthetics and art concepts. Oral and written presentations, gallery/museum/studio visits included. Prerequisite: M.F.A. candidate.
Organization and management of studio art classes: critiquing skills, creation and presentation of assignments, developing outlines and grading. Prerequisite: Second-year M.F.A. graduate students and M.Ed. graduate students with departmental consent.
Independent problems in art with special emphasis on preparation for M.F.A. project. May be repeated for a total of 12 units. Prerequisite: M.F.A. Candidate.
Extensive reading in an aspect of art. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of art advisor.
Preparation and installation of selected art works in an exhibition format as a final review for the M.F.A. degree. A written supportive paper defining the scope and philosophy of the work. Prerequisites: Being passed onto thesis by committee.
Continuing work on previously started project. Prerequisite: Previous registration for project work.

References: ART 309
 ART 310
 ART 218
 ART 231
 ART 310
 ART 313
 ART 318
 Art 218
 ART 218
 ART 319
 ART 418
 ART 336
 ART 236
 ART 237
 ART 238
 ART 259
 ART 334
 ART 334
 ART 335
 ART 421
 ART 421
 Art 365
 ART 353
 ART 217
 ART 211
 ART 417
 ART 361
 ART 373
 ART 211
 ART 418
 ART 610
 ART 229
 ART 331
 ART 334
 ART 340
 ART 241
 ART 339
 ART 342
 ART 610
 ART 349
 ART 449
 ART 347
 ART 450
 ART 361
 ART 610
 ART 610
 ART 473
 ART 610
 ART 665
 ART 611
 ART 620
 ART 629
 ART 634
 ART 640
 ART 650
 ART 661
 ART 610
 ART 641
 ART 765
 ART 673