Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Academic Catalog 2025 - 2026

strategies, and conservation psychology. (Prerequisite: ANZ 1326/1326L, ANZ 2200/2200L, ANZ 2201/2201L, ANZ 2400. Co-requisite: ANZ 4100). Course Fee ANZ 4800 Capstone in Anthrozoology 3 credits Students will use critical thinking skills to explore and research a current issue in Anthrozoology where academic research is needed. The product of this course’s classwork will help enhance and highlight the relationship between humans and animals within the field of Anthrozoology. The student’s final product will also help to change misconceptions and apprehensions about animals. Course Fee ANZ 1052/2052/3052/4052 Topics in Anthrozoology 3 credits Topics will vary. Course Fee ART ART 1000 Fundamentals of 2-D and Color 3 credits This course provides an understanding of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design and color. Students will explore aspects of line, shape, value, color, and texture and their appropriate use in successfully unifying works of art. Course Fee ART 1500 3-D Fundamentals 3 credits This course provides a study of the elements and principles of three-dimensional design as they relate to composition and design processes. Students will explore space, line, form, light, color, texture, and time using a variety of materials and processes. Course Fee ART 2000 Painting I 3 credits An introduction to painting fundamentals, processes, and materials. This course will also present materials concerning painting’s history and contemporary issues. Course Fee ART 2051 Art Appreciation 3 credits This course introduces students to various art forms providing an understanding and appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purpose of the creative process. Course Fee ART 2250 Digital Photography 3 credits Explore photography as a digital medium of visual expression. Image capture and technical camera controls are demonstrated. Composition, lighting, color, and subject matter are examined and artistically manipulated. Adobe Photoshop instruction focuses on photography related tasks such as cropping, sizing, sharpening, and color correction. Students supply their own digital camera. Course Fee ART 2300 Drawing I 3 credits Introduces basic drawing methods for the purpose of developing proficiency while working with traditional drawing materials and techniques. This course will build a strong foundation of drawing skills through assignments focused on direct observation, visual field, value, shape, and line. Students will learn techniques such as sight measuring and perspective to enhance creative expression. Course Fee ART 2701 Sculpture I 3 credits This course will focus on creative expression through sculptural means while developing an understanding of the history of sculpture and its relationship to contemporary art. Tool safety, technical skills, and concepts will be introduced and developed while exploring a range of materials and processes. (Prerequisite ART 1500) Course Fee ART 2754 Ceramics I 3 credits Introduces the basic concepts of hand building ceramics with emphasis on methods of construction, surface decoration, 3 credits This course focuses on critical analysis and the progression/transition from foundation level classes to upper-level Studio Arts courses. There will be a focus on building concepts, contemporary theory, and professional practices. This will include analytical writing, group critiques, documentation, and proposal procedures. (Prerequisites: ART 1000, ART 1500, ART 2300) Course Fee glazing, and firing techniques. Course Fee ART 2900 Studio Arts Foundation Seminar

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