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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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This section of the Catalog includes course descriptions, listed alphabetically by discipline. The descriptions provide information on course numbers, titles, the level of instruction, credit, course sequence, content, and prerequisites as shown in the following example:
CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
5 (4 + 2)
Prerequisite: CHE 1100
A study of the elements of organic and biological chemistry. This course satisfies requirements for nursing programs and other fields requiring a survey of organic and biological chemistry.
The first three to four letters, called the course subject code, represent the area of study or discipline, e.g., CHE represents chemistry. The course number follows the course subject code, e.g., 2100. The first digit in a four-digit course number designates the level of instruction. Only courses numbered 1000 or above will be included in credits toward a degree. Courses with numbers up to and including 1999 are primarily for freshmen, 2000 through 2999 primarily for sophomores, 3000 through 3999 primarily for juniors, and 4000 through 4999 primarily for seniors. In general, students should not take courses above the level of their class (based upon semester hours earned), but they may do so at one level above if they have the specified prerequisites. In special cases, students may be permitted to take courses more than one level above that designated for their class if they obtain the permission of their advisor and of the faculty member teaching the course and if they meet the prerequisite requirements. Following each course number is the semester hours of credit. As an example, CHE 2100-5 is a freshman-level, five-credit course. After the course number and is the course title, which is followed by the number of credit hours (5) and a second set of numbers in parentheses indicating the division of time between lecture, laboratory, field experience, or—in music—performance. The first number represents the number of lecture hours each week of a 15-16 week semester; the second number indicates the number of laboratory, shop, or field hours; and the third (in music) represents performance hours. For example, CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry has four hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Lecture hours equate one hour per week of contact to one credit hour; laboratory experience equates two hours of contact per week to one credit hour. Therefore, CHE 2100, 5(4+2) would earn five hours of credit—four for lecture and one for laboratory work. Course descriptions provide a summary of the content of the course. If there is a prerequisite that must be met before a student can register for the course, this information is listed above the course description. Attributes, such as Multicultural, General Studies, or Guaranteed Transfer, are listed after the course description. A list of courses being offered in a given semester, instructors, class meeting times, and locations is described in the Class Schedule located on the Office of the Registrar’s website, msudenver.edu/registrar/classschedules. |
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ANT 4400 - Recent Issues in Anthropology: Variable Topics
Credits: 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
Description: This course is an examination of current issues related to new discoveries and ongoing or completed work in archaeology, cultural anthropology, or physical anthropology. Each section will address different areas of anthropology and may be repeated under different topics.
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ANT 4410 - Paleopathology: The Archaeology of Disease
Credits: 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of General Studies requirements and senior standing; or permission of instructor.
Description: This course is an examination of how anthropologists utilize current techniques and information in the analysis and discovery of disease, diet and injury on fossil and human skeletal material. Some analysis of archaeological techniques and impact of burials will be reviewed as well as various means of morphological analysis.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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ANT 4420 - Applied Anthropology
Credits: 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite(s): ANT 1310, 3 hours of upper-division anthropology coursework, and senior standing; or permission of instructor
Description: This course explores the field of applied anthropology through a detailed study of directed culture change programs and applied anthropology projects. It focuses on the benefits, costs, problems and ethical concerns of programs which seek to change or preserve traditional cultures.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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ANT 4710 - Advanced Archaeological Field Research
Credits: 3 (1 + 4)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
Description: The course covers advanced-level archaeological field work, including survey design, mapmaking, transit survey, sampling strategies, artifact conservation, student supervision of excavations and survey, field sample preparation, computer coding of artifact types and distribution, archival research, site recording, and report writing. The course may be repeated for up to a maximum of six hours. No more than three credit hours may be applied toward a major or minor in anthropology.
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ART 1101 - Studio Foundations: 2D
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Description: This course introduces the fundamental principles and elements of two-dimensional art and design through a survey of concepts, techniques, and material practices. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and creative problem solving through investigations of compositional arrangement, visual perception, studio practice, and the intersections of form and concept in two-dimensional space.
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ART 1141 - Drawing I: Black and White
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Description: This course introduces drawing as the common denominator to all art-making media. Students practice fundamental drawing skills by employing a variety of black and white media and techniques through line, shape, value and texture. Coursework emphasizes conceptual and technical abilities as well as visual perception and problem solving.
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ART 1211 - Ceramics for Non-Art Majors
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Description: This course encompasses broad and fundamental uses of clay, including the introduction and demonstration of throwing and hand building methods. Utility, ceramic history, and ceramics in the broader context of contemporary art are addressed through relevant reading and research. Lectures and visual presentations explore historical and contemporary approaches to ceramics.
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ART 1271 - Basic Photography Methods
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Description: This course introduces basic photographic problem-solving dealing with technical and aesthetic concerns. Students learn black and white film exposure, development, and printing. This course is oriented to the non-art major.
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ART 1300 - Woods: Materials and Fabrication
Credits: 4 (2 + 4)
Description: An introductory course designed to give the student basic information about wood material properties, species selection criteria, practical design applications, and ordering and specifying protocol. The design process is presented and applied in the development of a furniture design and fabrication plan, which is utilized to construct design.. The course also provides instruction for basic skill development in the use of wood working tools, machines, and processes. Wood finishing materials and processes are also studied and utilized in student projects.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ART or IND.
Cross Listed Course(s): IND 1010
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ART 1501 - Studio Foundations: 3D
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Description: This course examines the fundamental principles of three-dimensional art and design through a survey of concepts, techniques, and material practices. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and creative problem solving through investigations of physical form, process, context, and studio practices.
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ART 1505 - The Visual Journal
Credits: 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101 and ART 1141 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1600 or permission of department
Description: This course focuses on developing a series of thematic concepts within the visual journal. These thematic assignments function as points of departure for students to research and develop their subject matter. Students generate journals that serve as vehicles for growth, as well as experimentation with non-traditional media. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 1531 - Studio Foundations: 4D
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Description: This course introduces the fundamental principles of four-dimensional art and design through a survey of concepts, techniques, and technological practices. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and creative problem solving through investigations particularly relevant to four-dimensional art and design; that is, form and innovation in technological environments, time and motion, ephemerality, and four-dimensional studio practices.
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ART 2101 - Color Theory and Practice
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101 and ART 1141; or Permission of instructor
Description: This studio course explores color perception, psychology, interaction and systems. Students develop a color vocabulary and learn to mix additive and subtractive color using a variety of media.
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ART 2237 - Constructing the Digital Image
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101 and ART 1531; either ( ARTH 1600, ART 1141, and ART 1501) or (COM 2430 and JRN 1010); or Permission of instructor
Description: This course explores the construction of digital artwork using photographic manipulation software as the primary tool. Technically and conceptually appropriate solutions are examined within the context of technology. Students explore technical, historical, and critical issues of digital art.
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ART 2241 - Drawing II: Color
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1141 and ART 1531 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course expands upon the fundamental drawing skills learned in ART 1141 Drawing I, employing color in a variety of media and techniques that apply the art elements and design principles. Coursework emphasizes conceptual and technical abilities as well as visual perception and problem solving.
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ART 2611 - Ceramics I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501; and ART 1531 or IND 1470 with C or better in each; or permission of the department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1700
Description: This course introduces students to the basic hand-building techniques and technical knowledge required to work and fire ceramics. Students will develop both a conceptual understanding and practical knowledge of the ways in which three-dimensional ceramic form functions.
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ART 2644 - Life Drawing I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ART 2241, and ARTH 1600 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1700 or permission of department
Description: This course focuses on literal and interpretive investigations of the human figure, including study of basic anatomy for artists, using a variety of media and techniques.
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ART 2651 - Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, and ART 1531 or IND 1450 or IND 1470 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1700 or permission of department
Description: This course deals with traditional and contemporary approaches to the creation of handcrafted jewelry and precious or semi-precious metal objects. Basic fabricating techniques including hollow construction, and surface embellishment, basic metal forming techniques, simple stone setting, wax carving, and lost-wax casting are introduced.
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ART 2661 - Painting I: Materials, Techniques, and Concepts
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531 and ARTH 1600 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1700 or permission of department
Description: This course introduces students to both traditional and contemporary painting practices employing various materials, techniques and processes specific to the field. Students develop both a conceptual understanding through thematic assignments, and practical knowledge through material exploration and experimentation. Essential skill development includes the identification and application of color theory principles, refinement of perceptual skills, and analysis and use of the elements and principles of design as a means of communication to create expressive works. Students are introduced to historical and contemporary works and become aware of influential styles and movements in painting.
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ART 2666 - Watermedia I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501; and ART 1541 or ART 1531 or IND 1470; or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1700
Description: This course introduces the traditional transparent watercolor medium and opaque and mixed media techniques and approaches. Visual problem solving, individualized approach to content, and the expression of ideas are stressed.
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ART 2671 - Photography I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, and ART 1531; or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1700
Description: This course is an introduction to fine art black-and-white photography including materials, techniques, and concepts of image making. Exploration and usage of basic light-sensitive materials and an introduction to ideas about the art of picture making in relation to special course projects are included.
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ART 2681 - Printmaking I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, and ART 1541 or ART 1531 or IND 1470, or Permission of instructor
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1700 and ART 2101
Description: This course introduces the student to monotype, intaglio, photo-digital, and relief printmaking methods. Students explore fine art techniques and image manipulation in creating diverse prints.
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ART 2691 - Spatial Media I: Methods
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501; and ART 1531 or IND 2100 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 1700
Description: This course explores fundamental object making and spatial practices through conceptual and thematic projects that address a variety of basic material, strategic, and technical processes including: wood construction; multiples; and objects in context. Emphasis is placed on contemporary artists and theories as a framework for the creation of objects and environments.
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ART 3211 - Ceramics II
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 2611; and ART 1541 or ART 1531 or IND 1470; or permission of instructor.
Description: This course focuses on wheel throwing as an expressive tool with which students develop their ceramic techniques of thrown and altered forms. Topics of study include ceramic history and an introduction to ceramic science. In addition, students learn to make clay and to load and fire kilns.
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ART 3215 - Mold Making and Casting
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 2611 or IND 2450; and ART 1141, ART 1501, and ARTH 1700 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course explores the creation and use of molds from three-dimensional objects for reproduction. Students will primarily make plaster molds for use with slip-cast clay. Students will also explore rubber, urethane, and silicone molds for use in casting a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials such as paper, silicone, soap, and others. The application of these techniques to professional ceramic production and experimental issues in ceramic art are explored and discussed.
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ART 3235 - Time-Based Studio
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1531 with C or better; plus either ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, and ARTH 1600; or
COM 2430 and JRN 1010; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CDES 2222 or permission of department
Description: This course combines video production with a critical examination of experimental video and time-based media as an art form, cultural tool, and social practice. Through studio practice, screenings, readings, and critiques of student work, students examine the diverse languages and practices of video and time-based media within a contemporary context. Students experiment with monitors, projectors, and other media while addressing concerns of site and scale, issues of narrative, identity, reception, audience, and private/public space. Students learn the technical and conceptual aspects of production and develop individual aesthetic, analytic, and critical skills. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3241 - Drawing III: Thematic Drawing
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ART 2241, ARTH 1600 and ARTH 1700 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course builds on the foundations of drawing, allowing for greater depth in conceptualization and technical skill development. Emphasis is on creation of work based on assigned thematic projects that allow the student to explore the selection of materials and format appropriate for the concept.
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ART 3244 - Life Drawing II
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ART 2241, ART 2644, ARTH 1600, and ARTH 1700 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course requires the student to apply knowledge of human anatomy to drawing the human figure. Students extend conceptualization skills and expand use of varied media and techniques.
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ART 3251 - Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing II
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 2651; and ART 1531 or IND 1450 or IND 1470 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This intermediate level course develops the student’s skills in metalworking techniques including chasing, repoussé, mechanical structure exploration, various stone settings, alternative material handling, chain making, and fine silver fusing. Personal expression is explored through aesthetic, concept, and design development research for each project.
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ART 3261 - Painting II: Materials, Techniques and Problem Solving
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ART 2661, ARTH 1600, and ARTH 1700 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course continues to expand upon the technical and aesthetic topics presented in Painting 1: Materials, Techniques and Concepts. Painting methods are developed through exploration of materials, techniques and compositional studies. Through the process of critical thinking and problem solving, students gain conceptual understanding, aesthetic responsiveness, and an understanding of contemporary and historical perspectives, which inform the various modes of representational expression within the field. Students are encouraged to explore the expressive qualities of paint media in order to initiate the development of individual artistic expression.
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ART 3266 - Community Painting: The Mural
Credits: 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 2661, ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700; ART 1531 or ART 1541 or IND 1470; or permission of department
Description: This studio art course briefly surveys the history of murals and the mural movement. A site is located at an agency or business in the Denver metro community where a mural is to be painted. A series of designs and concepts are then researched and proposed by the students for approval by the site agency or business. Students work as a team and collaborate to complete the approved mural concept.
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ART 3271 - Photography II: Black and White
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, and ART 2671; or permission of instructor.
Description: This course requires students to produce black-and-white photography projects that broaden technical skills while expressing a personal vision. Critical theory and historical issues in art production are addressed.
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ART 3281 - Printmaking II: Lithography
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1700 and ART 2681; or permission of instructor
Description: This course is an introduction to fine art hand-pulled lithography where original black and white and color prints are produced using traditional and contemporary techniques including photodigital applications. Image production stresses aesthetic and conceptual development.
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ART 3283 - Printmaking II: Intaglio
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501,ART 2681; ART 1541 or ART 1531 or IND 1470; or permission of instructor.
Description: This course develops an expanded knowledge of traditional and contemporary fine art, hand pulled intaglio and relief processes with an emphasis on color printing techniques. Image production stresses personal aesthetic and conceptual development.
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ART 3285 - Printmaking II: Screenprinting
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 2101, ART 2681; ART 1541 or ART 1531 or IND 1470; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course develops an extensive knowledge of traditional and contemporary fine art, handpulled screenprinting processes with an emphasis on water-based, color, and photodigital techniques. Image production stresses personal aesthetic and conceptual development.
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ART 3287 - Monotype Printmaking
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1141, ART 1501; ART 1541 or ART 1531; or Permission of Instructor
Description: This course provides instruction in specific methods, materials, and equipment associated with the production of monotypes and monoprints. The creation of print images emphasizes development of an unique aesthetic and personal concept.
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ART 3290 - Photojournalism I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): art core, ART 1271 or ART 2671, ART 1101 and JRN 1100
Description: This course provides an introduction to photojournalism and techniques used in photography for the print media. Students must have a working knowledge of 35mm cameras and darkroom procedures.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ART or JRN.
Cross Listed Course(s): JRN 3600
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ART 3291 - Spatial Media II: Themes
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 2691, ARTH 1700, and ART 1531 or IND 2100 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course further explores object making and spatial practices through conceptual and thematic projects that address a variety of intermediate material, strategic, and technical processes including: metal fabrication; multiples; installation; and environments. Emphasis is placed on contemporary art practices, including the role of criticism and critique as it informs studio development.
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ART 3301 - The Artist’s Book
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, and ART 1531 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This studio course deals with the book as an art object, emphasizing structure, craft and conceptual ideas. Students build various traditional and non-traditional book types and provide display methods for books in an exhibition context. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3391 - Fiber Structures
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501; and ART 1531 or IND 2100 with C or better in
each; or permission of department
Description: This course investigates traditional fiber techniques, such as crocheting, netting, weaving, lashing, felting, and papermaking, with an emphasis on their role in the contemporary art and design practice. Lectures demonstrate these traditional techniques using a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials and strategies while highlighting contemporary artists and theory.
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ART 3393 - Electronics and Experimental Systems
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501; and ART 1531 or IND 2100 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course introduces basic electronics, mechanics, open source hardware, and simple software coding for the creation of artwork. The history and theory of experimental systems within a contemporary art and design context are discussed. Projects address movement, light, sound, space, context, behavior, agency, and interactivity. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3501 - Mixed Media Exploration I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing; ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700; ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, and ART 2101; ART 1531 or ART 1541 or IND 1470; two of the following: ART 2222, ART 2237, ART 2611, ART 2644, ART 2651, ART 2661, ART 2671, ART 2681, ART 2691; or Permission of Instructor
Description: In this course students develop individual verbal and visual responses to the transformation of concepts and ideas into art using a variety of media. Students will work individually and collaboratively.
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ART 3591 - Digital Fabrication
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501; and ART 1531 or IND 2100 with C or better in
each; or permission of department
Description: This course introduces the spatial and contextual application of digital, three-dimensional modeling and rapid prototyping technologies for the creation of artwork. Data acquisition, modeling, and visualization is explored through the artistic application of 3D scanning, computer modeling, and laser cut or solid free form fabrication. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3605 - The Inclusive Music and Art Classroom
Credits: 2 (1 + 2)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MUS 2340 or ART 3601 or permission of instructor
Description: This course provides a survey of various exceptionalities of K-12 students, ranging from mild to severe, with a focus on meeting the needs of these students in music and art classrooms. Information about child abuse and medical conditions, and their possible effects on student learning and behavior, is provided. Teacher- candidates are introduced to special education processes with music and art content that facilitates the learning process of students with special needs, including strategies and curriculum adaptations for inclusion in music and art classrooms.
Lab Fees: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ART or MUS
Cross Listed Course(s): MUS 3390
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ART 3611 - Ceramics III
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3211 or permission of department
Description: This course addresses the broad range of perspectives found in historical and contemporary ceramic art including sculpture, vessel reference works, and pottery. Emphasis is on the development of conceptual ideas and improving skills through an exploration of more complex forms and investigating advanced embellishment and firing techniques.
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ART 3613 - Pattern Networks
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 2611, or ART 2651, or ART 2671, or ART 2681, or ART 2691, or CDES 2225; C or better required in the prerequisite; or permission of department
Description: This course introduces traditional texts on ornamentation and pattern theory, as well as seminal texts on networks and city planning as the basis for making artwork. Employing a research-based practice, students make creative work of varying media that shares an exploration of patterning, ornamentation, and additional organizational structures. Lectures examine and demonstrate traditional strategies and the role of this subject in contemporary art, craft and design practice. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3617 - Art and The Everyday
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 2611, or ART 2651, or ART 2671, or ART 2681, or ART 2691, or CDES 2225 with C or better
Description: This course introduces students to the history and engagement of contemporary art and artists with practices that explore the quotidian as a basis of their contemporary creative practice. From the standpoint of design, craft and contempormy art, students will explore creative practices from Happenings and Fluxus in the 1960s to relational aesthetics and the separation between art and designing for everyday life. Projects address these subjects from multiple perspectives utilizing a variety of media. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3631 - Networks and Interactivity
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1531 with C or better; plus either ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, and ARTH 1600; or
COM 2430 and JRN 1010; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CDES 2222 or permission of department
Description: This course focuses on networked communication and interactivity as a central component of contemporary artistic and design practice. Students experiment with notions of form, function and visual communication as related to the exploration of media applications. Students compose and graphically articulate intelligent solutions to given problems and measure the effectiveness of solutions based on design problem and creative needs. Research and presentation skills, conceptual thinking, and the integration of technological and design methodologies are explored. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3635 - Web Art I
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1531, ART 2222, ART 2237 and ART 3235; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course introduces the Internet as the site where art content is realized. Using web authoring software students will create Web sites as art integrating conceptual development, navigational hierarchy, interactivity, and personal vision.
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ART 3637 - Social Practice Art
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141 , ART 1501, ART 1531, ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, and ARTH 3080 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course introduces social practices, such as conversations, relationships, situations, networks, everyday life, interventions, meetings, participation, and service work, with an emphasis on their role in contemporary art and design. Lectures and discussions demonstrate the increasing use of relational and dialogical aesthetics informing conceptual and formal structures in contemporary art and design. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3639 - Performance Art
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141 , ART 1501, ART 1531, ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, and ARTH 3080 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course explores performance as a major paradigm informing the methods and languages of contemporary practices in art and design. Emphasis is placed on border crossings, porous disciplines, and contingent identities as a central component in performance-based studio practice. Lectures and discussions engage the historically shifting nature of embodiment in contemporary art and design. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3641 - Drawing IV: Portfolio Introduction
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3241 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course continues the work of Drawing Ill to develop traditional, as well as contemporary, approaches to drawing while emphasizing content. Students examine the necessary criteria for developing a cohesive body of work. Material and technique exploration is focused on students’ needs relative to project development and may include production in a variety of media. Personal concept development is stressed throughout the course.
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ART 3643 - Drawing in Space
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ART 2241, ARTH 1600, and ARTH 1700 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course examines alternative applications to drawing in space. Students create artworks with traditional, as well as non-traditional, media through a series of assignments that stipulate required space. Assigned thematic projects generate resolutions between concepts and resources in creating multi-dimensional drawings. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3644 - Drawing Identity
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ART 2241, ARTH 1600, and ARTH 1700 with C
or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course explores the fundamentals of portraying identity through an anatomical examination of facial structure, as well as body language, clothing, body ornamentation and cultural influences. It surveys the notion of “ideal beauty” historically and in contemporary societies. Various cultural canons are discussed and contrasted with today’s technology, which provides access to alterations of the face and body. Class dialogue engages moral and ethical quest ions concerning art, culture and humanity whether virtual or real. A variety of media and techniques, which embrace literal and inventive explorations of anatomy and surface forms, are explored. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3651 - Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing III
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 2651, ART 3251; and ART 1531 or ART 1541 or IND 1450 or IND 1470 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course explores advanced metalworking techniques, such as mechanical structure exploration, sinking, raising, forming, mold making, and multi-wax production practice; alternative material use, such as enameling; textile technique use in metal; anodizing/electronic reactive-metal; professional practice; and investigation of past and present metal work. Distinctive personal expression and artistic growth, along with aesthetic, conceptual, and design development research, are stressed.
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ART 3653 - Miniature-Casting Methods
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: ART 1251, ART 2611, ART 2651, ART 2691, IND 1010, IND 1130, IND 1250, or IND 2450 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course introduces various casting techniques that can be used by artists and designers, including wax carving, wax casting processes, alternative direct casting methods, mold making, multicasting methods, wax mold stone setting, and double casting processes, to the creation of art jewelry and other objects. Students will also have the opportunity to explore ideas utilizing casting techniques to create individualized projects during the course.
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ART 3655 - Exploring Enameling
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: ART 1251, ART 2611, ART 2651, ART 2691, IND 1010, IND 1130, IND 1250, or IND 2450 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course covers the classic art of enameling—fusing glass to metal—which has resulted in some of the great masterpieces of jewelers’ art, such as precious Fabergé eggs to Chinese cloisonné objects. This course offers the unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of a process that has changed little since its ancient Egyptian origins. The course applies basic to more intricate enameling techniques to the creation of art metal objects. Techniques include cloisonné, champlevé, and plique-à-jour among others.
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ART 3657 - Textile Techniques in Metal
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: ART 1251, ART 2611, ART 2651, ART 2691, IND 1010, IND 1130, IND 1250, or IND 2450 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course allows students to learn various textile techniques, such as weaving, knitting, crochet, braiding, basketry, knotting, and netting, while working in precious and nonprecious metals. Students apply these techniques to the creation of art jewelry and metal art objects.
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ART 3661 - Painting III: Thematic Painting
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3261 with C or better or permission of department
Description: This course is designed to further the exploration of painting practices, emphasizing the individualization of aesthetic sensibilities to enhance students’ pictorial language related to artistic expression. Through thematic assignments encompassing various representational and non-representational approaches, painting students continue to develop creative insight. Studio work is complemented by discussion of issues in contemporary and historical painting. Participatory critiques continue to be important for developing critical thinking skills.
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ART 3663 - Painting and New Contexts
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ART 2661, ARTH 1600, and ARTH 1700 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course explores innovative and emergent approaches to painting within the context of contemporary art practices. Emphasis is on nontraditional approaches to painting through an exploration of materials and techniques. Students learn to question assumptions about the practice of painting, creating works that allow them to explore the use of alternative approaches to paint media through the implementation of various tools and technologies. This is an integrated media course.
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ART 3666 - Watermedia II
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 2666; ART 1541 or ART 1531 or IND 1470; or permission of instructor.
Description: This course explores advanced transparent and opaque watermedia as well as mixed media techniques. Students will learn to choose techniques and media to enhance their expressive content. Course emphasis is on developing a unique, individualized approach to content and media expression.
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ART 3671 - Photography III: Color
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 2237 and ART 3271; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course requires the intermediate photography student to use color photography as an expressive medium in order to gain an understanding of how images function in our culture. The course emphasizes critical thinking and intelligent image making through readings, presentations, and idea development. Technical exercises and readings help the student to acquire the skills necessary to produce color artworks. Both wet and digital processes are taught.
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ART 3681 - Printmaking III
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): two of the following: ART 3281, ART 3283, ART 3285; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course focuses on developing the student’s ability to analyze the conceptual quality of works produced. Students will further explore personal direction and technical resolve within a body of artwork.
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ART 3691 - Spatial Media III: Theory and Practice
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3291 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course focuses on developing individual studio production while responding to themes most relevant to contemporary art theory and practice. Students explore the materials and techniques most appropriate to their needs while working toward the development of a cohesive body of work. Topics include: artwork in context; the role of new materials in contemporary art; the document as primary object; systems in art; and issues of temporality and ephemera.
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ART 3711 - Current Issues in Ceramics
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, and ART 2611 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course focuses on themes, techniques and conceptual practices relevant to contemporary studio ceramics. Students investigate contemporary movements and concepts including collaboration, community-based practice, happenings, postmodern aesthetics, the sculptural object, theories of the quotidian, craft, and material based issues with presentations, readings and their own research. The themes, content, techniques, processes, context and display relevant to this particular subject serve as a basis for creative assignments in ceramics whereby students begin to integrate theoretical concerns and ideas relevant to the topic into their creative practice.
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ART 3980 - Internship in Art
Credits: 1-12 (0 + 3-36)
Prerequisite(s): Major in art; junior or senior status; permission of instructor
Description: Supervised by a faculty member within the major department, internships provide practical, hands-on experience in a professional field related to the major. Internship placements must be established prior to enrollment in this course in consultation with the Applied Learning Center.
To register with the Applied Learning Center, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Completed at least one semester at MSU Denver
- Sophomore, junior or senior status
- Declared major in an undergraduate program
- 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA at MSU Denver
- Currently enrolled and taking classes at MSU Denver
For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Applied Learning Center at 303-556-3290 or internships@msudenver.edu.
Note: Variable Credit
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ART 4030 - Variable Topics in Integrated Media
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ARTH 1600, and ARTH 1700 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course provides a thematic forum for advanced level students of any art concentration to develop critical skills as they relate to contemporary practices in the field of integrated media. Students refine their critical and technical proficiency using interdisciplinary methods and techniques to art design and making. Students engage in innovative, creative, and theoretical techniques within a cross-disciplinary and hybrid studio environment. This is an integrated media course.
Note: This course may be repeated under different topics for up to 6 credits total.
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ART 4201 - Art Methods K–12
Credits: 4 (1 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3601 and EDS 3140; or permission of the department
Description: This lecture/studio/field experience course, preparing K-12 art specialists, is designed to create and implement visual art curriculum through theoretical and practical approaches to art education. Standards-based methodologies are developed and then tested in kindergarten through high school art classrooms. Fifty hours of approved field experience provide practical application of concepts and standards ofK-12 art classrooms.
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ART 4211 - Ceramics IV
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3611 or permission of department
Description: This course explores topics within contemporary ceramic arts. It emphasizes the role and responsibility of art; the relationship of the artist to a broader cultural, social and economic context; and visual aesthetics. Students investigate and experiment with the ceramic medium, exploring the potential of clay as a means of discovering personal expression and conceptual solutions.
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ART 4222 - Dimensional Design
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3625 or Permission of instructor; student must provide a suitable laptop computer
Description: This course challenges students to create solutions for various three-dimensionally oriented design problems. Students experiment with notions of form, function, and visual communication as related to the exploration of packaging, way finding systems, exhibition design, or other related dimensional design problems. Emphasis is on investigative use of materials, development of economic and inventive forms for the specific spatial problem, and the formal application of design.
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ART 4235 - Web Art II
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 1531, ART 2222, ART 2237, and ART 3635; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course extends knowledge gained from Web Art I to include nonlinear Web narratives, interactivity, and construction of image-based and text-based animation.
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ART 4241 - Drawing V: Portfolio Development
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3641 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course emphasizes further development of an individual’s ability to express ideas and concepts in various drawing techniques and media. Students also begin to assess personal direction in the creation of a unified body of work and individual creative research. Career options are introduced in the possible pursuits of exhibitions, public art projects, and business opportunities after graduation.
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ART 4244 - Life Drawing III
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3244 or permission of department
Description: This course allows the student to continue to examine representations of the human form while determining a personal approach by developing a series of drawings that focuses on the figure as well as integrating research.
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ART 4251 - Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing IV
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 2651, ART 3251, and ART 3651; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course emphasizes advanced metalworking techniques such as mechanical structure exploration, die forming, alternative material use, professional practice, and portfolio development. Artistic growth and professional maturity are stressed.
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ART 4261 - Painting IV: Portfolio Introduction
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3661 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course continues the focus on developing individual abilities to express ideas and concepts with various painting materials and techniques. Students further explore personal goals, creative vision and professional practices to begin the process of researching and creating a visually and thematically unified body of work. Emphasis is placed on modern and contemporary painting, theory, and practice.
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ART 4266 - Painting: Unraveling the Figure
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 2644 and ART 3661 with C or better in each; or permission of department
Description: This course focuses on using the body as a tool for exploration, moving beyond the descriptive to address the diverse roles of the figure in art, including issues of representation. The rich heritage of painting the body and current developments provide a space for investigating the complexities of depicting the figure as narrator, where gesture, expression, identity, culture and location inform how images are perceived and received. Students make new artwork to explore and utilize the past figuration and to move beyond the traditional historic form.
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ART 4271 - Photography IV: Theory and Practice
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 3790 and ART 3671; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course emphasizes critical thinking and intelligent image making through readings, presentations, and students’ idea development. The student investigates the use of photography as an expressive medium to position original artwork in relation to contemporary art.
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ART 4281 - Printmaking IV
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3681 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course allows students to create a cohesive body of work using research and experimentation specific to individual conceptual and technical direction.
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ART 4290 - Photojournalism II
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3290; ART 1271 or ART 2671; or permission of department
Description: This course provides advanced training in photojournalism and techniques used in photography for the print media. Students must have a working knowledge of 35mm cameras and darkroom procedures.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ART or JRN.
Cross Listed Course(s): JRN 4600
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ART 4291 - Spatial Media IV: Portfolio
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3691 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course is the first of two courses that emphasize the assembly of a cohesive body of work through individual studio production. Students are encouraged to explore artwork that is ambitious, experimental, and challenging; work that pushes both conceptual and technical boundaries. This course introduces topics relevant to professional practices including: applying to residencies and workshops; exhibiting in alternative spaces; and documenting and presenting artwork.
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ART 4501 - Mixed Media Exploration II
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3501 and At least junior standing; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course further develops advanced levels of production and critique that anticipate highly individualized mixed media solutions to complex conceptual problem solving. Students will work individually and collaboratively.
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ART 4591 - Installation Art
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: ART 3611, ART 3625, ART 3631, ART 3635, ART 3641, ART 3651, ART 3661, ART 3671, ART 3681 or ART 3691 with C or better; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 3080
Description: This course explores the potential of immersive or sensory experiences through artwork that engages site, space, and context. A diverse selection of objects, materials, and techniques may be utilized through group and individual installations; these environments may range in scale from the intimate to the expansive. Demonstrations and discussions trace the lineage of installation art emphasizing contemporary spatial practices. This is an integrated media course.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 4602
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ART 4603 - Interdisciplinary Critique
Credits: 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and ARTH 3080 with C or better; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ARTH 4480
Description: This course provides a critical forum for advanced level art and art history students to develop an increased ability to respond to media outside of the student’s practice. This course considers artworks of all kinds and acquaints students with the contemporary notion of critique as it informs artistic practice.
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ART 4611 - Ceramics V
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 4211 and ART 4215; or permission of department
Description: This course requires the development and production of a selfdirected body of work with a view toward the senior exhibition. Emphasis is placed on developing and refining individual skills and exploring creative avenues of expression. Students prepare a final portfolio and practice professional skills to prepare a mature, cohesive body of work for exhibition, graduate school application, or professional practice.
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ART 4631 - Digital Art Portfolio
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 3880 and ART 4235; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course requires the production of a professional-quality, cohesive body of digital artwork. The student will refine a personal creative vision synthesizing technical, theoretical, and conceptual proficiencies.
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ART 4641 - Drawing VI: Portfolio Realization
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 4241 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course requires the development and production of a self-directed body of artwork with a view toward the senior
exhibition. Emphasis is placed on developing and refining individual skills, research and content that are supported by the chosen media employed to execute the work. Students create a final portfolio and practice professional skills to prepare a mature, cohesive body of work.
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ART 4651 - Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing V
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 4251 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course emphasizes advanced metalworking techniques including mechanical structure exploration, finishing techniques, alternative material use, and technical investigation. Students prepare a final portfolio and practice professional skills to prepare a mature, cohesive body of work for a professional portfolio.
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ART 4661 - Painting V: Portfolio Realization
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 4261 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course requires students to formalize the development and production of a self-directed body of artwork with a goal toward the senior exhibition. Refinement of individual skills and aesthetic directions inform the execution of conceptual interests through chosen media. Students create a final portfolio and practice professional skills to create a formally and thematically cohesive body of work.
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ART 4671 - Photography V: Portfolio
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 4271 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course brings together the student’s research and experimentation, culminating in the production of a professional, cohesive body of work. Students refine a personal creative vision and become proficient at synthesizing technical, theoretical, and conceptual concerns.
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ART 4681 - Printmaking V
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 4281 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course culminates research and experimentation specific to individual conceptual and technical direction as exemplified through the production of a professional-quality, cohesive body of work.
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ART 4691 - Spatial Media V: Advanced Portfolio
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): ART 4291 with C or better; or permission of department
Description: This course is the second of two courses that emphasize the completion of a cohesive body of work through individual studio production. Students continue to explore artwork that is ambitious, experimental, and challenging, work that pushes both conceptual and technical boundaries. This course also addresses topics relevant to professional practices including: applying to graduate school; writing grant applications and conducting other business activities; and developing a studio practice beyond the undergraduate level.
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ART 4701 - Studio Art Senior Experience: Exhibition and Thesis
Credits: 3 (0 + 6)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all General Studies requirements; BFA in Art major with senior standing; ARTH 4480 with C or better; ART 4611 or ART 4641 or ART 4651 or ART 4661 or ART 4671 or ART 4681 or ART 4691 with C or better; and permission of department
Description: This studio capstone course is designed for the student completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art. Students synthesize content from coursework from throughout their academic career by articulating their aesthetic style, and its links to conceptual and philosophical frameworks of the past and present. Students refine that research into a concise thesis statement about the intention and methodology of producing their body of artwork, developed specifically for presentation in a thesis exhibition, which they organize and install. Students also partake in professional development activities and assignments, and produce a professional document portfolio that includes images in traditional and digital formats. These activities serve as culminating academic preparations toward the transition to the profession of studio artist.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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ART 4703 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Elementary K–6
Credits: 6 (1+40)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all requirements of the concentration in art education including ART 4201, elementary licensure program, and General Studies content courses; successful completion of Gateway requirements for each level (I-IV) of the elementary licensure program, including initial evaluation and sign-off of the program requirements; (eg teacher work sample/portfolio) by the education advisor
Description: This is a supervised, full-time field experience in an accredited public or private elementary school, providing increasing responsibility for the teaching, supervision and assessment of learners (grades K-6). Five hours of seminar is part of the field experience requirement. To pass this course, teacher-candidates must be minimally rated as proficient in all Performance -Based Standards for Colorado Teachers to receive MSU Denver’s recommendation for teacher licensure. Each student teacher is required to present a completed teacher work sample to the college supervisor and peers at a student-teaching seminar.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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ART 4704 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7–12
Credits: 6 (1+40)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all requirements of the concentration in art education including ART 4201 and the Secondary Education Program; initial sign off on program requirements (eg teacher work sample/portfolio) by faculty advisor
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ART 4703
Description: This course is a supervised, full-time, eight-week, student-teaching experience in an accredited public or private secondary school, providing increasing responsibility for the instruction, assessment, and supervision of an identified group of learners, 7-12 grade levels. Regularly scheduled observations and five hours of seminar conducted by an appointed college supervisor are part of the student teaching requirement. Teacher candidates must complete a teacher work sample and be rated as proficient in all Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers to receive MSU Denver’s recommendation for teacher licensure.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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ART 4710 - Art Senior Experience
Credits: 3 (3 + 0)
Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of all General Studies course requirements. Art major with senior standing; ARTH 2600 and ARTH 3080 with C or better in each; at least 9 additional credits of upper-division ART courses; or permission of department.
Description: This course is designed for students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Art. It builds upon and synthesizes coursework from throughout the student’s academic career. Students prepare a portfolio of scholarly and creative work that effectively articulates connections between visual forms and meaningful content in works by historical, contemporary and student artists.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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ART 4801 - Studio Assistantship
Credits: 1 - 4
(0 + 2 - 8)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
Description: This studio course allows the advanced student to put into use the studio skills learned in previous courses to assist faculty and other students through demonstrating and critiquing. Students will learn to run laboratories, maintain tools and equipment, mix chemicals (if appropriate), and handle and stock supplies in an appropriate manner. They will demonstrate techniques and assist other students with technical and creative questions.
Note: (Variable credit: course may be repeated once for a maximum of six hours of credit in a different studio area or with significantly different duties.)
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ART 4841 - Directed Studies in Ceramics
Credits: 1 - 4 (0 + 2-8)
Prerequisite(s): ART 4211 and permission of department
Description: This course provides advanced, independent studio work in ceramics with emphasis on the production of finished work in preparation for the senior exhibition. The student will integrate techniques and skills learned in previous courses to develop an individual style and create a coherent body of work.
Note: (Variable credit; this course may be repeated once for a maximum of six hours total credit.)
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ART 4842 - Directed Studies in Communication Design
Credits: 1 - 4 (0 + 2-8)
Prerequisite(s): ART 3625 and Permission of instructor; student must provide a suitable laptop computer
Description: This course provides advanced, independent studio work in communication design with emphasis on the production of finished work in preparation for the senior exhibition. The student will integrate techniques and skills learned in previous courses to develop an individual voice and create a coherent body of work.
Note: (Variable credit: this course may be repeated once for a maximum of six hours total credit.)
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