Program

Art education courses

Courses in Art and Design
ART 101. Design: Two-dimensional. 3 cr. Fundamental visual elements, issues, and principles of two-dimensional design as a foundation for further study in the visual arts and design. May not earn credit in both Art 101 and Interior Architecture 101.

ART 102. Design: Three-dimensional. 3 cr. Fundamental visual elements, issues and principles of three-dimensional design as a foundation for further study in the visual arts and design.

ART 103. Basic Drawing I. 3 cr. Basic drawing using various materials and techniques.

ART 104. Drawing II. 3 cr. Foundations drawing using a variety of media and approaches with emphasis on conceptual development and color theory/application. Prereq: 103.

ART 181(NW). History of the Visual Arts. 3 cr. Survey of world art and architecture. Directions, functions, influences of visual imagery and structures in world culture. Nonart majors may use 181 in lieu of 282 or 283 as prereq for upper level art history courses. (181 does NOT count if you have already taken a higher level art history course.) GDR:HU1

ART 201. Intermediate 3-D Studio Design. 3 cr. Applied 3-D design theory and concepts using 3-D computer modeling and traditional 3-D materials. Prereq: 101, 102 or cons instr.

ART 205. Beginning 3-D Computer Animation. 3 cr. Beginning elements and techniques of three dimensional (3-D) computer animation. Includes solid modeling, time based motion, materials, lighting, and camera work. Prereq: 101, 102 or cons instr.

ART 206. Basic Letterform. 3 cr. Drawing skills in translating letter forms through various media leading to form and symbol development. Prereq: 101 and 102, or cons instr. (I)

ART 207. Basic Graphic Design. 3 cr. Structure of words and images in graphic design. Basic principles of typographic design. Prereq: 101, 102, or cons instr. (II)

ART 215. Basic Photography. 3 cr. Introduction to black and white photography as expressive creative medium. Historical and contemporary issues, both technical and aesthetic, emphasizing development of skills necessary to use photographic medium and personal application. Student must furnish light meter and camera with adjustable aperture and focusing. Prereq: 104 or cons instr.

ART 221. Printmaking Survey I: Intaglio and Relief. 3 cr. Introduction to intaglio and relief printmaking as an expressive art form through demonstrations, practice and readings. Prereq: 103, 104 and cons instr.

ART 222. Printmaking Survey II: Monotype and Lithography. 3 cr. Introduction to monotype and lithographic printmaking as an expressive art form through demonstrations, practice and readings. Prereq: 103 and 104.

ART 234. Basic Painting. 3 cr. Introduction to oil painting, with traditional and contemporary methods. Develop critical judgment by exploring technical, conceptual, historical perspectives. Prereq: 104.

ART 236. Life Drawing. 3 cr. Drawing the human figure with attention to anatomy, using a variety of media. Prereq: 103.

ART 251. Sculpture Survey. 3 cr. Understanding relationships between sculptural concepts and materials through work in a variety of additive and reductive processes. Prereq: 101, 102, 103, 104.

ART 252. Figure Modeling. 3 cr. Introduction to life modeling with emphasis on anatomy and traditional modeling techniques. Basic moldmaking and nonmetals casting. Cross-cultural overview of figurative sculpture from prehistory to present. Prereq: 101, 102, 103, 104, 236 (may be con reg).

ART 261. Basic Ceramics. 3 cr. Introduction (based on clay and glaze calculations and chemical theory) to variety of ceramic materials and processes of forming, finishing, and firing. Also, manipulative and technical skills, aesthetic exploration, ceramic tradition and contemporary trends. Prereq: 102 and 104.

ART 270(NW). Survey of Asian Art I. 3 cr. Survey of the visual arts of China, Japan, and India from the Neolithic period through the 13th Century CE. Religion, philosophy, and parallel arts are also studied to undertand the critical relationship between art and society. GDR:HU1

ART 271(NW). Survey of Asian Art II. 3 cr. Survey of the visual arts of China, Japan, and India from the 13th Century CE to the modern period. Religion, philosophy, and parallel arts are also studied to understand the critical relationship between art and society. GDR:HU1

ART 282. Survey of Western Art History I. 3 cr. History of art in ancient and medieval cultures, emphasizing historical, cultural, religious, economic, and political factors that influenced the architecture, painting, and sculpture of Egypt, the ancient near East, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, and medieval western Europe. GDR: HU1

ART 283. Survey of Western Art History II. 3 cr. History of art from the 13th century to the present, emphasizing historical, cultural, religious, economic, and political factors which influenced the architecture, painting, and sculpture of Europe and the U.S. GDR: HU1

ART 298. Special Topics. 1-3 cr. Introductory level group work in one medium, technique or area. Subtitle/credit vary. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles. Sec 1-9, graphic design; sec 21-29, 2-D; sec 31-39, 3-D; sec 41-49, art history.

ART 303. Advanced Drawing I. 3 cr. Advanced problems in drawing emphasizing experimentation, individual conceptual development and contemporary issues in art. Prereq: 104, 236.

ART 304. Visual Design for the Screen. 3 cr. Visual design concepts applied to Web and screen-based environments. Consideration of type, image, motion, principles of organizational hierarchy, interaction, context, and audience. Basic computer experience required. Prereq: 101 and 104, or cons instr.

ART 305. Intermediate 3-D Computer Animation. 3 cr. Elements and techniques of three dimensional (3-D) computer animation. Includes solid modeling, time based motion, advanced material editing, advanced lighting, camera work, and techniques of video integration and video editing. Prereq: 205 or cons instr.

ART 308. Typography. 3 cr. Intermediate design of letterforms and typography through hand and computer created techniques. Aesthetic issues of form and proportion. Historical developments in typographic design and visual communication. Prereq: 206, 207, or cons instr. Pass portfolio review. (I)

ART 309. Image Use in Graphic Design. 3 cr. Develop visual skills using photographic and other image-making techniques for graphic design solutions. Student must furnish camera with adjustable aperture and focusing. Prereq: 206, 207, 215, or cons instr. Pass portfolio review.

ART 310. Illustration. 3 cr. Technical and graphic illustration using a variety of techniques and materials. May repeat course with cons instr. Prereq: 236 or cons instr.

ART 311. Intermediate Graphic Design. 3 cr. Combines photographic, typographic, and rendered elements in applied professional and sequential problems, emphasizing design for print processes. Prereq: 308 or cons instr. Pass portfolio review. (I)

ART 320. Intermediate Photography. 3 cr. Further study of photography as expressive art form. Explore photographic vision. Develop personal style, identity in image making, and personal connection to work. Refine technical aspects of black and white format. Prereq: 215.

ART 321. Intermediate Printmaking. 3 cr. Continued study in printmaking using greater understanding of advanced techniques and concept development to see how the printmaking medium can be used for more effective individualized expression. Prereq: 221 or 222.

ART 334. Intermediate Painting. 3 cr. Problem solving in painting with emphasis on personal ideas, goals, and self-evaluation. Research historical and contemporary ideas, styles, methods, and materials relative to individual application in painting. Prereq: 234.

ART 335/535. Landscape Painting and the Environment.  3 cr. Investigate genre of landscape painting “en pleine aire” (on location) in an opaque medium. Color development. Effects and interactions of human societies with the natural environment. History of landscape painting genre and relationships of geologist and artist. GDR: EL

ART 336. Life Drawing. 3 cr. Continued study of human figure emphasizing experimental work. Prereq: 236.

ART 340. Visiting Artist Abroad: Public Art and Journaling. 3 cr. Research diverse cultural images resulting in the execution of public artwork or developing of a studio facility, as a visiting artist at a hosting facility. Research and produce preliminary drawings and execute a public artwork on site. Create personal journals of visual and cultural experiences. Participate as visiting artist at hosting facility and hold workshops with the local student community. Upon returning to UWSP, exhibit artwork inspired by the experience. Prereq: art foundation and/or cons instr.

ART 353. Carving and Assemblage. 3 cr. Hand and power techniques in wood and stone carving. Cross-cultural overview of related works. Prereq: 251.

ART 354. Welding and Fabrication. 3 cr. Metal processes including welding and fabrication; also technical skills, research, and assigned projects to focus on concepts and specific media. Cross-cultural overview of related works. Prereq: 251.

Art 355. Metal Casting. 3 cr. Foundry processes including casting, chasing and patination. Technical skills, research, and assigned projects to focus on concepts and specific media. Cross-cultural overview of related works. Prereq: 251 or 252, 354.

ART 361. Intermediate Ceramics. 3 cr. Increasing complexity in 3-D construction techniques including mold-making, surface treatments, and color use. Focus on artistic goals, studio management responsibility, and production control. Prereq: 261.

ART 370(NW). Early Chinese Art and Archaeology. 3 cr. Survey of the art, architecture, and archaeology of early China from the Neolithic period through the Han Dynasty (3rd Century CE). Relevant mythological, historical, and philosophical texts in translation are also considered. Prereq: 270 or cons instr.

ART 371(NW). Early Imperial Chinese Art. 3 cr. Survey of early imperial painting, architecture, and sculpture from 221 BCE to 906 CE. Topics include funery arts and the impact of Buddhism. Prereq: 270 or cons instr.

ART 372(NW). Late Imperial Chinese Art. 3 cr. Survey of late imperial Chinese paininting, architecture, and sculpture from 906 to 1911 CE. Prereq: 271 or cons instr.

ART 374(NW). Ancient and Medieval Japanese Art. 3 cr. Survey of Japanese painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Neolithic period through the17th century. Prereq: 270 or cons instr.

ART 375(NW). Early Modern Japanese Painting and Woodblock Prints. 3 cr. Survey of early modern Japanese painting and woodblock prints of the Edo/Tokugawa (1600-1868 CE) and Meiji (1868-1912) CE) periods. Considers influences of traditional Japanese art, and of Chinese and Western art. Prereq: 271 or cons instr.

ART 378(NW). Art Along the Ancient Silk Road. 3 cr. Explore cultural and artistic connections between China, Central and Western Asia, and the Mediterranean during pre-modern times. Accounts of merchants, monks, and adventurers who traveled the Silk Road will also be studied. Prereq: 270 or cons instr.

ART 380(NW). Cultural History of Crafts. 3 cr. Survey crafts of diverse groups including North and South American Indians, European folk cultures, Asian continent and island nations. Discover and appreciate non-Western groups and women in the visual arts. GDR: HU1

ART 382. History of Ancient Greek Art. 3 cr. Survey of ancient Greek art, archaeology, and architecture; plus historical, social, cultural, and political conditions that influenced Greek art in the Bronze Age and the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. Prereq: 282.

ART 383. History of Ancient Roman Art. 3 cr. Historical and cultural survey of Etruscan, Republican Roman, and Imperial Roman art, architecture and archaeology. Prereq: 282.

ART 385. Italian and Northern Renaissance Art I, 1250-1450. 3 cr. Survey of Italian Renaissance painting, architecture, and sculpture, from Proto-Renaissance to peak of the Quattrocento; also early northern Renaissance art. Prereq: 283.

ART 386. Italian and Northern Renaissance Art II, 1450-1600. 3 cr. Survey of Italian Renaissance painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the middle of the Quattrocento through Mannerist period; also northern Renaissance and Venetian Renaissance. Prereq: 283.

ART 387. History of Baroque and Rococo Art. 3 cr. Historical survey of European art and architecture of 17th-18th centuries-period of the “Great Masters.” Relationship between artistic style and history, religion, culture, economics and politics. Artists include Bernini, Caravaggio, Poussin, Rembrandt, Wren, Watteau. Prereq: 283.

ART 388. European Art: Neo-Classicism through Realism. 3 cr. Survey of European art from Neo-Classical period through mid-19th century. Emphasis on relationships between contemporary society and politics, artistic philosophies, and artistic style. Artists and styles include Neo-Classicism, David, Ingres, Romanticism, Goya, Gericault, Delacroix, Constable, Turner, Realisme, Corot, Courbet, Millet, Daumier, etc. Prereq: 283.

ART 389. Rise of Modernism in European Art. 3 cr. Historical survey of European art and its social, political and philosophical climate from inception of modernist artistic philosophies to their fruition in the early 20th century. Artists and styles include Whistler, Manet, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, figural expressionism, Orphism, Fauvism, Munch, cubism, die Brucke, die Blaue Reiter, etc. Prereq: 283.

ART 390. American Art I: Colonial through 19th Century. 3 cr. Historical survey of American art from colonial inception through middle of the 19th century (Copley, Stuart, Hudson River School, Luminists, et al). Prereq: 283.

ART 391. American Art II: 19th Century through World War II. 3 cr. Survey of American art from birth of American "modernity" in the late 19th century through the triumph of the “New York School.” (American Impressionism, Sargent, Cassatt, the Ash Can School, the Armory Show, Synchromists, O’Keeffe, the New York School, et al.) Prereq: 283.

ART 392. American and European Art Since World War II. 3 cr. Survey of all manifestations of contemporary art. Prereq: 283.

ART 393. Graphic Design History. 3 cr. History of development of graphic design. Prereq: 282, 283, or cons instr.

ART 396(NW). Non-Western Art History in International Programs. 3 cr. Advanced art history during UWSP semester abroad or study tour in countries and cultures outside of the Judeo-Christian tradition of Western Europe, North American, etc. Subject varies by destination and resources. Emphasis on art and culture of area visited. Art 396/397 may be repeated under different subtitles up to a total of 3 times (9 cr). Prereq: Admis to UWSP study tour or semester abroad. (270, 271 recommended). GDR:HU1

ART 397. Art History in International Programs. 3 cr. Advanced art history during UWSP semester abroad or study tour. Subject varies by destination and resources. Emphasis on art and culture of area visited. Art 396 and/or 397 may be repeated under different subtitles up to a total of 3 times (9 cr). Prereq: Admis to UWSP study tour or semester abroad. (181, 282, 283 recommended.) GDR:HU1

ART 398. Special Topics. 1-3 cr. Group work in one medium, technique, or area. Subtitle/credit vary. May repeat for 9 cr max. Prereq: Vary by topic. Sec 1-9, graphic design; sec 21-29, 2-D; sec 31-39, 3-D; sec 41-49, art history.

ART 399. Special Work. 1-3 cr. Upperclass art majors or minors may arrange for special advanced work with cons chair and approp faculty member. Credit based on scope of project. May repeat for 6 cr max. Pass portfolio review. 399A-Design; 399B-Drawing; 399C-Printmaking; 399D-Painting; 399F-Crafts; 399G-Sculpture; 399H-Ceramics; 399J-Art Metal; 399K-Art History; 399L-Z (subtitle to be supplied).

ART 401. Professional Photographic Techniques. 3 cr. Standard studio lighting techniques including hotlights/strobe units. Real problem solving using color transparency media in community and university photography projects. Prereq: 320. Pass portfolio review.

ART 402. Advanced Photography. 3-6 cr. Advanced study in photography, with individualized instruction, image making, and expression. Emphasis on formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, technically proficient body of work. May be repeated. Prereq: 320. Pass portfolio review.

ART 403. Advanced Drawing II. 3 cr. Continued investigation of advanced drawing concepts. Emphasis on developing a concise body of drawings. May repeat for 6 cr max. Prereq: 303. Pass portfolio review.

ART 404. Advanced Visual Design for the Screen cr. Advanced visual design theory and concepts for Web and screen-based art. Includes consideration of typography, image, motion, principles of organizational hierarchy, interaction, context, and audience. Prereq: 304 or cons instr. Pass portfolio review.

ART 405. Advanced 3-D Computer Animation. 3 cr. Elements and techniques of three dimensional (3-D) computer animation. Includes solid modeling, time based motion, advanced material editing, advanced lighting, camera work, and advanced techniques of video integration and editing. Prereq: 305 or cons instr. Pass portfolio review.

ART 410. Graphic Design Processes. 3 cr. Concepts and applications of graphic design through commercial production formats. Design and produce hand and computer mechanicals for various processes, emphasizing skill, craftsmanship, visual aesthetics. Prereq: 311 or cons instr. Pass portfolio review. (II)

ART 412. Advanced Problem Solving in Package Design. 3 cr. Advanced applied problems in package design. Emphasis on formal, intellectual, aesthetic and pragmatic issues. Problems organizing word and image with the container. Work leading to significant portfolio development. May repeat for 6 cr max. Prereq: 311 or cons instr. Pass portfolio review. (II)

ART 413. Advanced Problem Solving in Print Design. 3 cr. Advanced applied problems in print design. Emphasis on formal, intellectual, aesthetic and pragmatic issues. Problems organizing word and symbol to form corporate identity. Work leading to significant portfolio development. May repeat for 6 cr max. Prereq: 311 or cons instr. Pass portfolio review. (II)

ART 417. Internship in International Programs. 3-12 cr. Internship experience during UWSP semester abroad, coordinated by UWSP International Programs. If credit for 417, then may not earn credit in either Art 419 or 420. Prereq: Min 15 credits studio courses beyond foundation, cons chair. Pass portfolio review.

ART 418. Gallery Internship. 1-3 cr. Internship in the Carlsten Art Gallery. Training in philosophical issues of gallery management and exhibition programming. Technical training and practice of gallery management include organizing and hanging shows, planning receptions, grant and fund-raising, etc. May repeat for 3 cr max. Does not count as art elective. Pass portfolio review.

ART 419. Design Internship. 1-4 cr. Studio experience in a chosen area design firm; credit approved on submission of portfolio and written description of experience in consultation with the firm. Prereq: Cons art/design faculty.

ART 420. Studio Art Internship. 1-3 cr. Visual arts experience in a selected area, including studio techniques, management, process exploration and research. May repeat for 3 cr max. Prereq: At least 15 cr advanced visual arts studies, cons chair. Pass portfolio review.

ART 421. Advanced Printmaking. 3-6 cr. Advanced study in printmaking with individualized instruction, image making, and expression. Formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, and technically proficient body of work. May be repeated. Prereq: 321 or 322 or 323. Pass portfolio review.

ART 434. Advanced Painting. 3-6 cr. Advanced study in painting with individualized instruction, image making, and expression. Formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, and technically proficient body of work. May be repeated. Prereq: 334. Pass portfolio review.

ART 436. Life Drawing. 3 cr. Content determined by student and instructor, based on previous coursework in life drawing. Prereq: 336 or cons instr. Pass portfolio review.

ART 451. Advanced Sculpture. 3-6 cr. Advanced study in sculpture with individual instruction. Formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, and technically proficient body of work. May be repeated. Prereq: 251 and one 200 or 300 level course in area of proposed study. Pass portfolio review.

ART 461. Advanced Ceramics. 3-6 cr. Advanced study in ceramics with individualized instruction, image making, and expression. Formal, intellectual, and aesthetic issues. Develop comprehensive, cohesive, and technically proficient body of work. May be repeated. Prereq: 361. Pass portfolio review.

ART 490. Senior Seminar. 4 cr. Contemporary criticism and theory for BFA students in preparation for senior exhibition. Readings from contemporary literature in studio disciplines. Discuss, present, and write critical response to current issues/ideas. Concurrent development of student senior portfolio. Prereq: Sr st in BFA art major or cons instr. Pass portfolio review. (I)

ART 491. Senior Exhibition. 4 cr. Prepare senior portfolio (graphic design emphasis) or gallery show (2-D or 3-D emphasis). Studio work to enhance and complete student portfolio: organize and install an exhibition in the Edna Carlsten Gallery or participate in the Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review; faculty evaluation of exhibition. (II) Prereq: Sr st, BFA art major, 490 required for 2D and 3D emphasis. Pass portfolio review.

ART 498. Special Topics. 1-3 cr. Advanced level group work in one medium, technique, or area. Subtitle/credit vary. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. Prereq: Vary by topic. Pass portfolio review. Sec 1-9, graphic design; sec 21-29, 2-D; sec 31-39, 3-D; sec 41-49, art history.

ART 796. Independent Study. 1-3 cr. Special work. Prereq: Cons instr.

ART 798. Special Topics. 1-3 cr.

Course in Art Education

A ED 322. Techniques in Elementary School: Art. 3 cr. Methods, materials, and philosophy.