Interim Department Head: Mr. Bryce Lafferty
Hammond Hall, Carlisle Fine Arts Building, and Anders Round House
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Member of College Art Association
The Department of Art and Design offers courses in studio art and art history. These courses are designed to increase the student’s understanding of the visual arts, past and present, and to aid in the development of the student’s creative abilities in the visual arts. The purpose of the department is to develop the professional artist and to offer courses for self-enrichment for the general student. Students majoring in art may select a degree program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a studio concentration. Studio areas are offered in ceramics, graphic design, illustration, painting, printmaking, and photography.
- Art - Art History (Bachelor of Arts)
- Art - Studio Art (Bachelor of Arts)
- Art - Ceramics (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Art - Graphic Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Art - Illustration (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Art - Painting (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Art - Photography (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Art - Printmaking (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Art Minor
- Art History Minor
- Photography Minor
A study of the major visual arts from the Prehistoric Period to the Middle Ages.
A study of the major visual arts from the Renaissance to the Contemporary World. (Writing Intensive Course)
This course seeks to increase the student's understanding of creativity and to improve their creative problem solving skills through hands-on exercises and design problems. Students participate in activities designed to help develop their own creativity and discuss the creative process from various theoretical perspectives.
An introduction to the tools and techniques used to execute professional graphic design concepts.
Practice in different basic drawing techniques and media.
Exploration of art forms of the past and present for understanding of purpose, meaning, and nature of art. Awareness, appreciation, and visual enjoyment of art are stressed.
Substitutes for ART 202. Advanced individualized exploration of art forms of the past and present for understanding of purpose, meaning, and nature of art. Awareness, appreciation, and visual enjoyment of art are stressed.
Two dimensional projects related to design principles, theories, and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ART 134.
Concentration upon the refinement of technical proficiency with emphasis on the expressive potential of drawing media.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of academic advisor and pre-approval by department head prior to registration.
Individual study abroad through a JSU-sponsored program as administered by International Programs; pre-approval within specific disciplines required. May be repeated for credit for a total of 15 semester hours. Grades: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): ART 303 and/or permission of instructor.
An in-depth independent investigation of topics and techniques in the field of painting, such as advanced painting from the figure, painting on location, experimental media and materials research, etc. May be duplicated for credit up to 9 hours.
Exploration of a variety of hand building techniques and basic glazing methods to produce functional and decorative ceramics.
Prerequisite(s): ART 309 and/or permission of instructor.
An in-depth independent investigation of topics and techniques in the field of ceramics, such as glaze formation, figurative ceramics and alternative firing processes, etc. May be duplicated for credit up to 9 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 234.
Study of illustration involving the application of traditional media.
Prerequisite(s): ART 325 or permission of the instructor.
Students in this course will explore advanced illustration techniques including story-boarding, story-telling with images (visual narrative), drawing for illustration, and coloring techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ART 234 or permission of instructor.
Image making with emphasis on commercial illustration application.
Prerequisite(s): ART 234 or permission of instructor.
Advanced work within rotating topics and techniques in illustration. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 234 or permission of instructor.
An in-depth independent investigation of topics and techniques in the field of drawing, such as advanced drawing from the figure, drawing on location, experimental media and/or contemporary concepts and practices in drawing, etc. May be duplicated for credit up to 9 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 234 and permission of instructor.
Students in this course investigate the advantages and application of digital media available to the illustrator.
Introduction to basic computer hardware and software skills for artists and designers with an emphasis on the Adobe Creative Suite. Students will learn to document and format their work for dissemination, as well as explore various media and modes for artist/designer self-promotions.
Prerequisite(s): ART 342.
Examination of the role of the graphic designer. Fundamentals of visual communication and letter form with problems focusing on project research, design process, and unity of type and image.
Prerequisite(s): ART 234.
Comprehensive study of creative drawing, emphasizing material, imagery, and concept.
Prerequisite(s): ART 344.
Creative drawing emphasizing aesthetic and conceptual concerns in the thematic development.
Prerequisite(s): ART 343.
This course will introduce the student to concepts, techniques, processes and materials used to produce poster designs, fine art prints, packaging and books using screen printing.
Prerequisite(s): ART 342.
Introduction to kinetic typographic design concepts and digital software applications used to create kinetic typography.
Prerequisite(s): ART 362 and/or permission of instructor.
An in-depth independent investigation of topics and techniques in the field of printmaking, such as relief, letterpress, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, monotype, collagraph, digital printmaking and experimental media. May be duplicated for credit up to 9 hours.
Introduction to basic digital photography and image processing techniques with emphasis on the aesthetic qualities of photography.
Prerequisite(s): ART 368.
Introduction to basic black and white film photography and darkroom techniques with emphasis on aesthetic qualities of photography. Course may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.
This photomedia course is designed to explore various special topics in the field of photographic media. Students will learn about different styles, techniques, and creative approaches to capture compelling images. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on practical exercises, discussions, and critiques, students will gain the knowledge and skills to express themselves creatively through the art of photography. The course is open to all skill levels, and no prerequisites are required. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100 or 200 level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
This course examines the development of printmaking as an emerging technology in the fifteenth century Europe through the printmaking developments of diverse cultural practices and modern artists. (Writing Intensive Course)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100- or 200-level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
A survey of transcultural encounters within and beyond early modern Europe, 1440-1600. Students will investigate global art and architecture before and during colonial encounters as well as European developments.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100- or 200-level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
A global survey of modern art in a variety of media from the late nineteenth century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100- or 200-level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
A transnational and global survey of American art with a topical focus on a particular theme, medium, time frame, movement, geography, nationality, and/or culture. May be duplicated for credit for a total of six (6) semester hours, as long as each course taken is on a different topic.
Introductory level course that explores the practical principles of processing and editing digital photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100- or 200-level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
An examination of artistic traditions in East Asia, focusing on China, Korea, and Japan, as well as the transmission of styles and practices across Asia.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100- or 200-level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
A topical survey of non-western cultures through their art and architecture. May be duplicated for credit for a total of six (6) semester hours, as long as each course taken is on a different topic.
Topics, excursions, and requirements determined by department. May be duplicated for credit; however, only three (3) credits may be applied toward any major or minor. Infrequently scheduled and subject to minimum and maximum numbers. Advance deposit required.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100 or 200 level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
A survey of graphic design history with concentration on developments from the nineteenth century to the present. (Writing Intensive Course)
Prerequisite(s): ART 403.
Advanced work in painting with an emphasis on creative expression and a further development of basic concepts and fundamentals.
Prerequisite(s): ART 404.
The study of advanced comprehensive approach to current painting. The emphasis will be on the development of the individual student's originality in problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): ART 134, 233, 234, and 240.
Using traditional as well as nontraditional materials students are encouraged to explore the boundaries between drawing, painting, and sculpture. Research, artistic process, visual documentation, artist as narrator, practical issues, personal concepts, metaphor, and appropriation will play a role in completion of successful works of art. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of nine semester hours.
Exploration of techniques based on the potter's wheel and the production of functional pottery. Investigation of the fundamentals of making glazes and loading and firing kilns.
Prerequisite(s): ART 409.
Advanced exploration in the production of ceramic art works.
Prerequisite(s): ART 410.
Advanced individual exploration in the production of ceramic art works.
Prerequisite(s): ART 319.
Advanced work in sculpture with emphasis on dynamic spatial form.
Prerequisite(s): ART 419.
Advanced work in sculpture.
Prerequisite(s): ART 343.
Development of design process and methodology. Visual systems, sequencing, and series. Applied projects include identity systems and brochure design. Illustration/vector art software.
Prerequisite(s): ART 430.
Information design, package design, and advanced type and image problems. Image manipulation software.
Prerequisite(s): ART 329 and ART 429.
Introduction to the design of letterform with emphasis on tradition and aesthetics. Letterform may be developed from drawing through to digitization.
Prerequisite(s): ART 343 or approval of instructor.
Introduction to the professional practice of graphic design from the initial contact with the client, through the design process, to the practical aspects of production. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of nine hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 343.
Advanced exploration, examination, design and application of lettering, letterforms, and type. Projects emphasize spatial problems and communicative value of type with digital page layout programs.
Prerequisite(s): ART 343.
An in-depth independent investigation of topics and techniques in the field of graphic design. May be repeated for credit for a total of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100 or 200 level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
An in-depth investigation on a variety of possible art historical topics. May be duplicated for credit for a total of nine (9) semester hours, as long as each course taken is a different special topic.
Prerequisite(s): ART 342 or permission of instructor.
Introduction to contemporary concepts and methods of interface design for interactive digital media. Equal emphasis on functional, technical, and aesthetic principles.
Prerequisite(s): Any one of the following - ART 325, ART 338, ART 339, ART 344 or ART 345 or by permission of the instructor.
Advanced study of illustrative and creative drawing based in studio production from concept to finished portfolio production. Coursework includes professional practices. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of nine credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of 100 or 200 level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
A survey of the development of photography as an emerging technology in the nineteenth century to the present with emphasis on developments in modern and contemporary art. (Writing Intensive Course)
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of 300 level Art History.
An investigation of the theoretical background associated with artistic production.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of 100 or 200 level art history courses or by permission of the instructor.
An examination of modern architecture from the late nineteenth century to the present with emphasis on developments in technology, artistic theory, and social practices.
Prerequisite(s): ART 134 and ART 233.
Students in this course will investigate the practice of creating fine art pieces that refer to the structure and/or conceptual properties of books. From one-page zines to complex hardcover formats, students will learn a wide array of book arts techniques to develop their own skills and concepts in this communicative medium.
Prerequisite(s): ART 462.
Further advanced problems in printmaking.
Prerequisite(s): ART 362 or permission of the instructor.
Fundamentals of printmaking utilizing traditional and contemporary lithographic techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ART 368 and permission of the instructor.
Introduction to photographing on location. Emphasis will be on exploring the technical concerns and aesthetic possibilities of location photography. This course may be repeated for credit up to 9 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 368.
Explore color and advanced black and white digital photography, building on skills and ideas learned in Introduction to Photography, with emphasis on the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography.
Prerequisite(s): ART 368.
Advanced use of historical photographic processes and darkroom photography as fine art. Emphasis is on the use of advanced techniques and on personal expression. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 9 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 368, ART 369 or ART 470, and ART 469.
The study of advanced aesthetic and technical skills in black and white, color, and other photographic mediums. The emphasis will be on individual originality and creative expression. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 9 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 368 and permission of instructor.
Advanced work in photography and digital imaging. Topics will rotate and include such areas as social and documentary photography, exploratory media, and advance technical areas of study. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ART 469.
This class explores light control for still photography and video in the studio and on location. Students will use professional grade continuous light sources and strobes along with natural light to explore the creative possibilities of designing with light.
Prerequisite(s): ART 469.
Explore practical skills and concepts from image capture to editing that will allow you to adapt your photography skills to video production and time-based design.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of department head or approval of instructor.
12 hours (300+) of Art History. Selected topics to be coordinated with instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ART 430 or permission of the instructor.
Students will perform on-the-job training and gain experience in an area of their specialization. This course may be duplicated for credit for a total of six (6) semester hours, only with two distinct job training experiences..
A study of New York art exhibitions available in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and local galleries. In addition, students visit Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and attend four Broadway productions.
Prerequisite(s): 12 hours (300+) in Art History.
Designed for students planning a career in museum work. Course includes history and organization of museums with work experience in a local museum. Recommended for Art History minor.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in BFA Program and Senior Standing.
Required for the BFA. Required for the BFA. Seminar includes a review of current literature, portfolio presentation, BFA exhibition, and senior paper.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Required of senior art majors with a concentration in art history and must be taken the semester of graduation. Seminar introduces students to historiography and research methodologies relevant to the art history discipline. Working closely with the instructor, students write a major research paper and oral presentation related to their scholarly interest in art history.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of studio emphasis and permission of department head and instructor.
Intensive independent study for students within their studio emphasis, coordinated and approved by a faculty advisor. Each course may be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 12 hours, with permission of Department Head.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of studio emphasis and approval of department head and instructor.
Intensive independent study for students within their studio emphasis, coordinated and approved by a faculty advisor. Each course may be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 12 hours, with permission of Department Head.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of studio emphasis and permission of department head and instructor.
Intensive independent study for students within their studio emphasis, coordinated and approved by a faculty advisor. Each course may be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 12 hours, with permission of Department Head.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of studio emphasis and approval of department head and instructor.
Intensive independent study for students within their studio emphasis, coordinated and approved by a faculty advisor. Each course may be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 12 hours, with permission of Department Head.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of studio emphasis and approval of department head and instructor.
Intensive independent study for students within their studio emphasis, coordinated and approved by a faculty advisor. Each course may be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 12 hours, with permission of Department Head.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of studio emphasis and approval of department head and instructor.
Intensive independent study for students within their studio emphasis, coordinated and approved by a faculty advisor. Each course may be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 12 hours, with permission of Department Head.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of studio emphasis and approval of department head and instructor.
Intensive independent study for students within their studio emphasis, coordinated and approved by a faculty advisor. Each course may be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 12 hours, with permission of Department Head.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Required of senior art majors and must be taken the semester of graduation. Seminar will cover the important aspects of planning and hanging an exhibit and the preparation of a portfolio and resume. The fruition of this course will be the Senior Exhibit.