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2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

*LCCN indicates Louisiana Common Course Number.
 

Visual Arts
  

  • VIAR 303 - Introduction to Printmaking

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Basic printmaking media of lithography, intaglio, and relief. Emphasis on printmaking techniques.

    Prereq: VIAR 101 , VIAR 112  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 304 - Intermediate Printmaking I

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Continued study of lithography and introduction to screenprinting. Emphasis on technique, composition, and interpretation with discussions and studio work relating to the processes.

    Prereq: VIAR 303  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 305 - Intermediate Printmaking II

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Intermediate study of intaglio and relief processes. Emphasis on technique, composition, interpretation and related printmaking photographic processes.

    Prereq: VIAR 303  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 307 - Internship in Visual Arts

    1-6 Credit(s).

    Fieldwork in VIAR with a sponsoring organization. May receive up to 6 hours credit toward graduation.

    Rstr: Permission of department head required.
  

  • VIAR 309 - Special Project

    1-6 Credit(s).

    Variable credit course, directed, independent studies emphasizing individual exploration and development of concepts in studio and art history. Course content is subject to approval by the department head.
  

  • VIAR 312 - Conceptual and Formal Development Through Drawing

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Exploration of media techniques; emphasis on issues in contemporary art.

    Prereq: VIAR 211 
  

  • VIAR 315 - Art Education for Secondary Schools

    3 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Studio and lecture experience in art criticism, art making, aesthetics, and art history in relation to teaching visual arts. Hands-on media exploration and practice.

    Prereq: VIAR 216 .
  

  • VIAR 321 - Studies in Art History

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of various periods, themes, and topics. Content varies. May be repeated for credit when taught with different emphasis. Alternate subtitles will appear on student’s transcript. Check in department office for specific prerequisites for each semester’s offering.

  

  • VIAR 323 - Art Since 1945

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Survey of art, theory and criticism from 1945 to the present.

    Prereq: VIAR 121 , VIAR 122 , or permission of instructor required.
    Rstr: Non-majors require permission of instructor.
  

  • VIAR 335 - Media Workshop

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated once. Work in film animation, video, sound and other media. Explores the relation of art to 20th century technology.

    Prereq: VIAR 235 .
  

  • VIAR 340 - Graphic Design Fundamentals

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Studio course for non majors with an overview of principles, theories and practices of graphic design.

  

  • VIAR 345 - Visual Communications

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Conceptual problem solving and instruction in industry-related technology.

    Prereq: VIAR 121  or VIAR 122 , VIAR 211 , VIAR 235  or permission of instructor required.
    Rstr: Visual Arts majors concentrating Graphic Design.
  

  • VIAR 346 - Design Production Processes

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Professional standards in print, digital, and emerging media with an emphasis on production.

    Prereq: VIAR 345 , VIAR 347  or permission of instructor required.
    Coreq: VIAR 348 .
    Rstr: Visual Arts majors concentrating in Graphic Design.
  

  • VIAR 347 - Typography I

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Visual order and concept development and typography as an expressive tool.

    Prereq: VIAR 345  or permission of instructor required.
    Rstr: Visual Arts majors concentrating in Graphic Design.
  

  • VIAR 348 - Typography II

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Applications and theories in type, module grid systems and branding in relation to key demographic research.

    Prereq: VIAR 345 , VIAR 347 .
    Coreq: VIAR 346 .
    Rstr: Visual Arts majors concentrating in Graphic Design.
  

  • VIAR 349 - Interactive Design

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development and implementation of user-centered digital interfaces with emphasis on visual and structural approaches.

    Prereq: VIAR 345 .
    Rstr: Visual Arts majors concentrating in Graphic Design.
  

  • VIAR 350 - Intermediate Painting

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated once. Exploration of media techniques with an emphasis on establishing a framework for conceptual and expressive development.

    Prereq: VIAR 250 .
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 360 - Intermediate Sculpture

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit. Pursuit of and involvement in a broader understanding and use of the sculptural language through experimentation with various materials, techniques, and processes as they relate to the development of sculptural ideas.

    Prereq: VIAR 260 , or ARCH 201 , or INDN 201 .
  

  • VIAR 365 - Introduction to Computer Animation

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Work with 3-D modeling, texture mapping, rendering and the fundamentals of movement.

    Prereq: VIAR 235 , VIAR 335 , or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 366 - Intermediate Computer Animation

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Processes with emphasis on motion.

    Prereq: VIAR 365 .
  

  • VIAR 375 - Introduction to Metalwork and Jewelry

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development of basic skills with emphasis on creative application.

  

  • VIAR 376 - Intermediate Metalwork and Jewelry

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated once. Creative approaches to problem solving including enamels.

    Prereq: VIAR 375 .
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 380 - Introduction to Ceramics

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Hand forming, wheel-throwing, glazing, and firing.

  

  • VIAR 385 - Intermediate Ceramics

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated once.

    Prereq: VIAR 380 .
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 396 - Introduction to Digital Photography

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Camera use, image editing workflow and printing.

    Prereq: VIAR 102 , 112.
    Coreq: VIAR 235  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 397 - Intermediate Photography

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated once for credit. Wet-darkroom processes, and digital-darkroom hybrid processes.

    Prereq: VIAR 235 , VIAR 396  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 398 - Advanced Digital and Alternative Processes Photography

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be taken concurrently with VIAR 397 . Imaging, hybrid, silver and non-silver printing methods and techniques.

    Prereq: VIAR 235 , VIAR 396  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 403 - Advanced Printmaking

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated. Advanced study of at least two printmaking processes from: lithography, intaglio, screen or relief printing, including related photographic and digital processes. Emphasis on technique, craftsmanship, individual research, and conceptual development.

    Prereq: VIAR 304 , VIAR 305 , or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 409 - Senior Capstone Art Project I

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Ceramics, Computer Art and Animation, Media Art, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Metalwork and Jewelry. Preparation of portfolio and exhibition in major area.

    Rstr: Senior-level Visual Arts majors with 6 hours of 300 level courses in area of concentration.
  

  • VIAR 410 - Senior Capstone Art Project II

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Ceramics, Computer Art and Animation, Media Art, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Metalwork and Jewelry. Preparation of portfolio and exhibition in major area.

    Rstr: Senior-level Visual Arts majors with 6 hours of 300 level courses in area of concentration.
  

  • VIAR 411 - Advanced Drawing Concepts I

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated once for credit. Exploration of media techniques with an emphasis on establishing a framework for conceptual and expressive development using a variety of sources.

    Prereq: VIAR 312  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 412 - Advanced Drawing Concepts II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated once for credit. Emphasis on experimental processes and the development of personal projects.

    Prereq: VIAR 411  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 415 - Advanced Methodology in Art Education

    3 Credit(s). 5 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Studio and lecture experiences dealing with advanced instructional design and art education methodology.

    Prereq: VIAR 315 .
  

  • VIAR 422 - Studies in Art History

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit when taught with different emphasis. Special topics and themes in art history. Alternate subtitles will appear on student’s transcript. Check in departmental office for specific prerequisites.

  

  • VIAR 435 - Advanced Media Workshop

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Six credits of 335.
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 445 - Studio Practices I

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Professional studio practices and development of client-based materials into integrated design systems.

    Prereq: VIAR 346 , VIAR 348  or permission of instructor required.
    Rstr: Visual Arts majors concentrating in Graphic Design.
  

  • VIAR 446 - Studio Practices II

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Integrated design and branding systems within the professional studio environment.

    Prereq: VIAR 445  or permission of instructor required.
    Coreq: VIAR 409 . Visual Arts majors concentrating in Graphic Design.
  

  • VIAR 450 - Advanced Painting

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit. Emphasis on expressive and conceptual development.

    Prereq: Six credits of VIAR 350 .
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 460 - Advanced Sculpture

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit. Formulation and execution of advanced sculptural ideas through the use of various materials, techniques and processes.

    Prereq: 6 credits of VIAR 360  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 465 - Advanced Computer Animation

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated. Emphasis on individual as well as collaborative research and expression within a fine arts context.

    Prereq: VIAR 366 .
  

  • VIAR 470 - Advanced Metalwork and Jewelry

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit. Investigation of advanced techniques in metalwork with an emphasis on personal direction.

    Prereq: Six credits of VIAR 376 .
    Rstr: If prerequisites not metpermission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 480 - Advanced Ceramics

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Prereq: Six credits of VIAR 385 .
    Rstr: if prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • VIAR 490 - Advanced Photography

    3 Credit(s). 6 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Research, development and presentation.

    Prereq: Six hours of VIAR 397  and VIAR 398  or permission of instructor required.
 

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