AED 3100 Visual Culture   (3 s.h.) Critical thinking about the increasingly visual culture that predominates the lives of twenty-first century American citizens. Analytic tools of semiotics used to look beyond the first layer of meaning of a given cultural product to the underlying content and the motivation which prompts all cultural texts. Discernment of various ideological structures that help both inform a cultural product and aid in the interpretation of texts by the surrounding culture. ART 1050 The Visual Arts in 2-D   (4 s.h.) Instruction in drawing through extensive exercises in line, texture, value, shape, space and composition. Introduction to various drawing media. ART 1210 Introduction to Commercial Art   (4 s.h.) Prerequisite: ART 1050 or permission of instructor Introduction to the advertising field, its language, manner of working and preparation of ads for commercial purposes. ART 1700 Introduction to Computer Art  (3 s.h.) (max. 6 s.h.) Introduction to and use of a specific graphic design computer program such as Illustrator or InDesign. Students master key program functions, including tools and palettes, in constructing graphic design projects. Prerequisite or corequisite: ART 1210. ART 2020 Great Monuments in world Art    (3 s.h.) Slide lectures and discussions of important artifacts and masters in the visual arts, stressing the understanding and appreciation of man's creative ability as seen through works of art. (Not for art majors.) ART 2050 Typography   (3 s.h.) An exploration of the history and current use of typography within the graphic design community. An introduction to terminologies, letterforms, and the various uses of typography as an art form are explored through the use of various hand-rendered and digital projects.Students are encouraged to use typography to meet specific graphic needs for specific target audiences. ART 2070 Creative Design & Color   (4 s.h.) Elements and principles of design and color studied as the basic factors of creative expression. Experimentation in line, texture, value, shape, space and color within the context of principles of composition, balance and movement. ART 2100 Commercial Illustration   (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: ART 1050, 1210 or permission of instructor The combination of drawing skills and color application of designer's gouache for the purpose of developing commercial illustration as reflected in multi-media fields. ART 2680 Commercial Art Experiences   (4 s.h.) Prerequisite: ART 1050, 1210 and 2070 or permission of instructor Advertising problems employing prefabricated graphic arts materials, photography and other equipment. Introduction to writing creative captions and related visuals for magazine and newspaper ads, cover designs, posters, flyers and billboards. ART 2700 Introduction to Computer Art   (3 s.h.) Design principles and procedures on the PC as applied to creative graphic design projects. ART 2750 Painting & Composition   (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: ART 1050 and 2070 The development of skills requisite to oil painting or acrylics, based on a systematic treatment of composition and the technique of painting. Emphasis on the most effective use of materials and concepts. ART 2800 Creative Watercolor   (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: ART 2070 or permission of instructor Introduction to watercolor techniques and application of both traditional and avant-garde methods of painting to imaginative composition and/or stylization of subject matter. Development of advanced understanding of color theory. ART 3050 Lettering & Calligraphy   (3 s.h.) Development of the skills and the art of lettering, spacing and layout as applied to writing of certificates, announcements and resolutions. Preparation of work for professional use. Recommended for graphic design students. ART 3100 Advertising Design    (4 s.h) Prerequisite: ART 2680 Layout and skillful preparation of advertising problems at an advanced level. Introduction of the television commercial, campaign and specific production knowledge. Areas of interest: art direction, illustration, direct sales and container design. ART 3130 Photography I   (3 s.h.) Basic black-and-white photography; principles of light, lenses and film; processing and darkroom techniques; participation in all phases of photograph production from initial composition to finished print. Required for students seeking teaching certification with either an English/Journalism major or a Journalism & Public Relations minor. 35mm camera required. ART 3140 Photography II   (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: JRN 3130 or permission of instructor ART 3150 Photoshop (JRN)  (3 s.h.) Introduction to a variety of image processing capabilities, with an emphasis on the development of original images related to art and publication design. Students learn to combine basic design, drawing, and composition techniques within the technical framework of computer design, including image conversion, color correction, manipulating layers, working with paths, websites, and print preparation. Prerequisite: ART1700 or permission of instructor. A further exploration of black-and-white photographic processes including slides, printing, and negative development; archival and gallery black-and-white printing; emphasis on visualization and creativity. 35mm camera required. ART 3180 Dynamic Detroit Architecture   (2 s.h.) A study of significant architecture in Metro Detroit and its relationship to American architecture nationwide.  Commercial, residential and ecclesiastical architecture will be studied in class and on field trips. ART 3180.4 Art of Eastern & Central Europe   (3 s.h.) The art and architecture and unique contributions of Poland, eastern and central Europe from the Renaissance to Modern Times. ART 3250 Art History: Ancient to Renaissance   (4 s.h.) Study of painting, sculpture, architecture and decorative arts from prehistoric, ancient Greek, Roman, and medieval periods through the early Renaissance. ART 3260 Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century   (4 s.h.) Study of significant examples of painting, architecture and sculpture from the high Renaissance in Italy, northern and southern Baroque masters, Rococo to 20th century. ART 3300 Advanced Drawing   (3 s.h.) Life drawing among a variety of subjects developing contemporary approaches to realistic and abstract compositions. ART 3310 Advanced Painting   (3 s.h.) Advanced level instruction in one of the following media: oil, watercolor, acrylics, or mixed media. ART 3350 Asian Art: India, China, Japan   (3 s.h.) The cultural traditions and aesthetic contributions of India, China, and Japan as reflected in miniature and scroll painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, bronze, jade and garden design. ART 3360 Figure Drawing and Anatomy   (3 s.h.) (max. 6 s.h.) Life drawing from the human figure and a study of anatomy for the artist. A variety of approaches to the figure are explored, as well as a choice of drawing techniques. Prerequisites: ART 1050 and ART 2070. ART 3390 Oriental Brushwork   (2 s.h.) A studio course based on the theory and practice of Chinese & Japanese ink brush painting. Lecture and grinding of ink, and painting each class. ART 3460 Relief & Silkscreen Printing Prerequisite: ART 1050, 2070 or permission of instructor Principles and techniques of making multiple images from relief surfaces such as linoleum, wood block, and from stencil printing, particularly silkscreen. ART 3700 Adobe Illustrator I-III   (1 s.h. each) This course introduces the student to Illustrator basics, working with tools, the Pen Tool, and transformation tools. At the intermediate level, students learn layers and masks, working with text, custom colors and fills, and graphing. At the advanced level, students learn advanced drawing techniques, how to modify paths, advanced-level text formatting, and special drawing techniques. ART 3710 PhotoShop I-III    (1 s.h. each) This course provides an introduction to PhotoShop's retouching and image-processing capabilities. Students learn how to convert images, make color corrections, create a Quick Mask, work with paths, manipulate layers, apply special effects, printing in PhotoShop and tips and tricks. ART 3720 Quark XPress I-III    (1 s.h. each) Students learn to create page layouts, brochures and newsletters. The beginning course demonstrates page layout, importing and manipulating graphics, and flowing text through boxes. The intermediate course presents a wide variety of text and layout options. Emphasis is placed upon professional text linkage, style-sheet commands and advanced graphic runaround features. The advanced course covers custom framing, text control, blend colors and trapping.        ART 4080 Three Dimensional Forms    (4 s.h.) Three dimensional forms including sculpture or ceramics. Choice of one medium made and experimented with in depth. Wood, stone, plaster, as well as more contemporary materials employed. ART 4150 Modern Art: Late 19th Century & 20th Century Art  (4 s.h.) A detailed study of the art movements, artists and new media of the 19th & 20th centuries in Europe and contemporary America. ART 4250 Advanced Problems in Commercial Art    (4 s.h.) Advertising campaign problems; camera-ready layout and illustration; color separation and preparation of artwork for printing; advanced and independent problems for business and/or institutions, preparation of a job-seeking portfolio. ART 4400, 4410 Advanced Studio    (2-4 s.h.) Permission of department head and instructor required Independent advanced work in media and disciplines not currently offered, such as advanced painting, drawing, design, sculpture, advertising, etc. ART 4470 Intaglio (Etching)    (3 s.h.) A studio course designed to introduce the various intaglio processes; etching, aquatint, drypoint and the exploration of color and black and white printing. Principles of historical and contemporary techniques are approached and discussed. ART 4480 Lithography    (3 s.h.) A studio course designed to introduce both stone and metal plate lithography. Printing in both color and black and white, advanced exploration and experimentation are encouraged and desired. Principles of historical and contemporary techniques are approached and discussed. ART 4750 Studies in Art History    (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: ART 2020 or permission of instructor Topics in art history will vary according to period, artists, school, culture or patronage. ART 4950 Senior Seminar    (1 s.h.) Required of all fine arts majors Interdisciplinary seminar requiring majors in humanities disciplines to integrate and synthesize knowledge gained in the major and relate that to other humanities fields. Emphasis on demonstrating competency in a humanities discipline.