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Art Education: VAE 101 EARLY CHILDHOOD ART EDUCATION   Acquaints students, especially those seeking Early Childhood Licensure, with the principles and concepts of art and with the various materials and techniques used in artistic expression. Open to all students. Studio fee. VAE 231 INTRODUCTION TO ART EDUCATION   An introduction to the pedagogical, philosophical, and psychological aspects of teaching the arts. Topics will include: technology, national and state standards, history, learners with special needs, reading in the arts, and professional associations. Studio fee. VAE 232 INTEGRATING THE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS   Developing knowledge, skills values and attitudes in visual arts for the purpose of integration into classrooms for middle childhood and the adolescent learner. Studio fee. VAE 383 FOUNDATION OF ART EDUCATION   Introduction to the philosophy, history, and theory of teaching art to prekindergarten through grade eight students with varied needs and abilities. Art education majors only or permission. Studio fee. VAE 483 TEACHING VISUAL ARTS   Study of curriculum, planning, theory, and practice for teaching visual arts to students grades seven through twelve. Art Education majors only. Studio fee. VAE 483W ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL ART   Workshop to give the student of elementary and secondary education new approaches to teaching studio arts, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. Studio fee. VAE 490 SPECIAL PROBLEMS   A course for advanced individual work in art education. Approval based on academic standing and permission of instructor. Repeatable up to fifteen semester hours. Studio Fee. Art History: VAH 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS   Thematically-based, non-chronological introduction that covers the fundamental and varied roles that the visual arts have played and continue to play in the human experience. Open to all students. VAH 201 SURVEY OF ART I   Survey of Western art from pre-history through the late medieval period. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 202 SURVEY OF ART II   Survey of Western art from the late medieval period through the Baroque. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 203 SURVEY OF ART III   Survey of Western art from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 350 WESTERN ARCHITECTURE   Introduction to the history, theory, and practice of Western architecture from pre-history through the contemporary period. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 360 ART HISTORY AND FEMINISM   Introduction to feminist approaches to art history and women artists from the medieval period to the present. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 370 AMERICAN ART   Introduction to American art and architecture from the colonial period to the present. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 382 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY I   History of the cultural, social, and aesthetic roles of photography from the camera obscura to 1945. Emphasis on the changing practice and perception of the medium. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 383 HISTORY OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN   Study of the significant developments, movements, and figures in the history of visual communication with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 450 ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART   Introduction to the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Italy between c. 1300 and c. 1550. Fee. VAH 460 BAROQUE ART   Study of the major painters, sculptors, and architects of the seventeenth century. Fee. VAH 470 NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART I   Study of the major artists and movements in European art from Neo-Classicism to the beginnings of Realism. Fee. VAH 471 NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART II   Study of the major artists and movements in European art from Realism through Art Nouveau. Fee. VAH 480 TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART I   Study of the major movements and artists in the painting, sculpture, architecture, and other media from 1900 to 1945. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 482 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY II   The history of photography from 1945 to the present. Examines the medium as a potent force in modern and contemporary culture and as a constantly evolving form of art and tool of communication. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 483 TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART II   Study of the major movements and artists in painting, sculpture, architecture, and other media from 1945 to the present. Open to all students. Fee. VAH 485 ART HISTORY SEMINAR   A seminar and capstone reading and research course concentrating on one art historical topic for detailed analysis. May be repeated as topics change. VAH 490 SPECIAL PROBLEMS   Advanced, independent study with faculty direction in art history. Fine Arts: VAF 104 FOUNDATION DRAWING   Introduction to basic visual concepts, various drawing media, and approaches to experimental technique. Emphasis on perspective, perceptual awareness, volume in space, and expressive freedom. Studio fee. VAF 112 FOUNDATION 2-D DESIGN   Study of the underlying elements and principles of design as they are used in two-dimensional composition and the creation of illusionistic three-dimensional space. Studio fee. VAF 117 FOUNDATION 3-D DESIGN   Introduction to basic principles and practices of design in three dimensions. Emphasis on current theory and construction techniques using a variety of media and methods. Studio fee. VAF 204 DRAWING II   Emphasis on figure drawing with work from the nude model and the skeleton. Study of proportion, rendering volume, and developing expressive drawing skills in a variety of drawing media. Studio fee. VAF 216 DESIGN AND COLOR   The study of color based on historical and contemporary color theories and the use of color in expressing and integrating design concepts. Studio fee. VAF 226 PAINTING I   Introduction to basic painting principles, techniques, and materials; still life, landscape, figure, and abstraction. Studio fee. VAF 228 WATERCOLOR I   Principles and techniques of transparent watercolor. Emphasis on technical mastery. VAF 232 SCULPTURE I   Consideration of forms as a means of developing an understanding of mass, shape, and control of medium. The use of various materials such as wood, plaster, and clay, with emphasis on integrating material with personal expression. Studio fee. VAF 240 CERAMICS I   Introduction to basic methods of working in clay using coil and slab techniques. Studio fee. VAF 242 CERAMICS II   Introduction to basic methods of working clay using the wheel. Studio fee. VAF 253 PRINTMAKING I   Introduction to the traditional printmaking methods of woodcut and intaglio. Instruction in edition-printing techniques and curating of prints. Studio fee. VAF 304 DRAWING III   Continuation of work done in VAF 204 with an emphasis on the development of finished figure drawings. Study of anatomy and the rendering of convincing volumes in space. Studio fee. VAF 325 FIGURE PAINTING   Painting from the model with a variety of media. Traditional and contemporary approaches to the figure. Model fee. VAF 326 PAINTING II   Painting with oils or acrylics; continuing study of the principles and techniques of painting, with emphasis on personal expression and experimentation. Studio fee. VAF 328 WATERCOLOR II   Continuing investigation of watercolor techniques, both traditional and experimental. Still life, figure, landscape, and abstraction. VAF 332 SCULPTURE II   Continued exploration of three-dimensional concepts and materials, concentrating on wood, stone, and metal. Studio fee. VAF 342 CERAMICS III   Expanded exploration of skills, concepts, and processes introduced in VAF 240 hand building or VAF 242 wheel thrown ceramic forms, with emphasis on building techniques, materials, glazing, and firing processes. VAF 353 PRINTMAKING II   Advanced work in woodcut, monoprint and intaglio, including acrylic process and color etchings. Studio fee. VAF 370 ILLUSTRATION I   Attention to conceptual, visual, and technical development. Exploration of media and techniques employed by the illustrator in creating images for printed communication. Studio fee. VAF 380 ILLUSTRATION II   Interpretation and representation of concepts, products, or stories for magazines, books, newspapers, and advertising. Continued technical development with a variety of materials, media, and techniques. Studio fee. VAF 404 DRAWING IV   Observational and expressive drawing. Continued work with the figure in combination with a variety of other subject matter. Emphasis on the development of a body of work with a related idea. Studio fee. VAF 426 PAINTING III   Directed advanced studio problems; contemporary issues in painting. Repeatable up to nine semester hours. Studio fee. VAF 442 CERAMICS IV   Investigation of advanced studio topics within ceramics. Problems structured to encourage technical, conceptual, and aesthetic exploration leading to the creation of a cohesive body of work. May be repeated as topics change. VAF 453 PRINTMAKING III   Advanced work in printmaking processes with an emphasis on the production of multi-color editions. Studio fee. VAF 470 ILLUSTRATION III   Focus on developing an individual point of view and illustration style. Studio Fee. VAF 490 SPECIAL PROBLEMS   A course for advanced individual work in fine arts. Approval based on academic standing and permission of instructor. Repeatable up to fifteen semester hours. VAF 498 SENIOR/PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR - FINE ARTS   Capstone course required of all B.A. and B.F.A. fine arts and art education (E11) majors, to be taken in the first semester of the senior year. Examination of aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and pragmatic issues in preparation for post-graduate experience. Studio fee. VAF 499 PORTFOLIO AND PAPER - FINE ARTS   Completion and presentation of undergraduate portfolio and paper, to be reviewed by faculty and peers. Faculty approval of portfolio and paper is required for graduation. Studio fee. Photography: VAP 101 FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHY   Fundamentals of black-and-white still photography, including camera function, exposure, film processing, and printing, with an emphasis on learning the visual language of photographic imagery through a series of creative assignments. Studio fee. VAP 201 PHOTOGRAPHY II   A variety of challenging projects develop increased technical competence, greater visual awareness, personal expression, and sustained creative growth. Studio fee. VAP 240 DIGITAL PROCESSES I   Introduction to the practice, theory, aesthetics, and ethics of digital photography, including direct capture, scanning, enhancement, compositing, manipulation, and high-quality printing. Studio fee. VAP 302 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY I   Introduction to techniques and aesthetics of color photography. Students utilize color sensitive films, papers, and digital technologies in the exploration of color photography. Studio fee. VAP 320 STUDIO PRACTICE I   Extensive use of large format camera, studio grip equipment, tungsten and electronic flash lighting techniques; still-life and portrait photography in a studio environment. Studio fee. VAP 321 STUDIO PRACTICE II   Emphasis on the production of a professional-quality portfolio which will demonstrate advanced knowledge of the studio and image production. Studio fee. VAP 330 ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY I   Introduction to specialized image production utilizing silver and non-silver photographic processes. Emphasis on technical and aesthetic aspects of alternative photographic practice. Studio fee. VAP 331 ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY II   Continuing work with alternative silver and non-silver processes. Emphasis on completion of an artist book or installation which demonstrates advanced technical command and aesthetic understanding of the processes employed. Studio fee. VAP 340 DIGITAL PROCESSES II   Expands on the practice and theory of digital photography and computer imaging. Emphasis is placed on the creation of a cohesive portfolio of digital artwork through the exploration of advanced digital methodologies and concepts. The course will also focus on the different modes of dissemination relevant to digital images. Studio fee. VAP 350 VIEW CAMERA   Extensive experience with the view camera, examination of refined techniques, various applications, and concepts of large format photography. Studio fee. VAP 402 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY II   A continuation of color printing from negatives; completion of individual projects which will demonstrate an advanced understanding of the techniques and aesthetics peculiar to color photography. Studio fee. VAP 410 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY   Students with a substantial commitment to photography and with demonstrated technical skills work on individual projects and participate in group critiques and discussions. Studio fee. VAP 420 PHOTOJOURNALISM   A variety of ways of using photography as documentation, narrative, and propaganda. Editing of work, layout, and image-text relationships. Personal photographic essay required. Studio fee. VAP 430 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS   Problem-solving associated with professional photography; may include commercial, editorial, industrial, architectural, and illustrative photographic work both in the studio and on location. Studio fee. VAP 450 PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP   Practical applications of photographic skills. Opportunities for advanced development and practical experience in professional working environments. Repeatable up to six semester hours for B.F.A. students. VAP 490 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PHOTOGRAPHY   Series of assignments to guide independent study in photography, formulated to meet individual needs of the student. Studio fee. VAP 498 SENIOR/PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR - PHOTOGRAPHY   Capstone course required of all B.A. and B.F.A. photography majors, to be taken in the first semester of the senior year. Examination of aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and pragmatic issues in preparation for post-graduate experience. Studio fee. VAP 499 PORTFOLIO AND PAPER - PHOTOGRAPHY   Completion and presentation of an undergraduate portfolio and a comprehensive paper that surveys the student's undergraduate career in the major and also serves as the foundation for a formal, public presentation that is reviewed by faculty and peers. Faculty approval of the portfolio and the paper is required for graduation. Visual Arts: VAR 100 VISUAL ARTS FOUNDATION   Defines and examines the process of beginning a program of education in the visual arts within the larger context of the College of Arts and Sciences and the University. Integrates pragmatic and conceptual issues critical to liberal learning for visual arts students. VAR 200 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS COMPUTING   An introduction to the computer as a tool, and the computer lab as an environment, for visual art production. VAR 210 VISUAL JOURNAL   Students document and interpret their experience of a given site through the creation of unique journals. They create, collect, edit, and juxtapose visual materials in combination with written commentary and reflections. Studio fee. VAR 220 VISUAL RESOURCES   Students study a wide variety of visual elements, including many forms of visual communication as well as architecture, public spaces, and museums, in order to understand ways in which art and design play key roles in defining the unique cultural environment of a given site. Studio fee. VAR 299 SECOND YEAR REVIEW   Requires successful completion of Visual Arts Second Year Review. Eligibility for the review is determined by the department and is based upon a student's progress within the major. Visual Arts Scholarship recipients complete this course during their second year in the major. The review is based upon prior Visual Arts coursework completed and in progress at the time of the review. Required for all Visual Arts majors. VAR 345 COMPUTER MODELING AND ANIMATION I   Introduction to history, theory, and practice of three-dimensional computer modeling and animation for video, computer, and print media. Visualization, Cartesian space, simple polygonal modeling, surface rendering, and animation techniques will be explored. Studio fee. VAR 440 COMPUTER MODELING AND ANIMATION II   Detailed study of spline-based modeling, surface rendering and mapping, editing complex animation sequences, motion control, and other topics. Studio fee. VAR 445 COMPUTER MODELING AND ANIMATION III   Individual projects in conceptualization and production of animated sequence from storyboard to final presentation. Studio fee. VAR 477 HONORS THESIS PROJECT   First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and departmental chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. VAR 478 HONORS THESIS PROJECT   Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and departmental chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. VAR 490 SPECIAL PROBLEMS   Advanced, independent study with faculty direction in a visual arts subject or topic that is not covered in existing, discipline-specific courses. Permission. Studio fee. VAR 495 SENIOR PROJECT SEMINAR   The first in a sequence of two capstone courses. To be taken in the first semester of the senior year. Required for all Bachelor of Arts with a major in Visual Arts degrees. Students select a faculty mentor committee and work with that committee to establish a capstone project topic, goals, outcomes, and timeline associated with the project. VAR 496 PROJECT, PRESENTATION, AND PAPER   The second of two capstone courses leading to graduation. To be taken in the second semester of the senior year. Students complete a senior project and paper, and give a public presentation regarding the project to be reviewed by faculty and peers. Faculty approval of project and paper is required for graduation. Visual Communication Design: VAD 211 FUNDAMENTALS OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN   A course for non-majors in the basics of design for communication. Attention to page layout, typography, image, graphic style, and information delivery. Studio fee. VAD 215 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - DESIGN   An introduction to page design software programs and their use in the design process. Studio fee. VAD 218 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - ILLUSTRATION   An introduction to drawing and paint software programs and their use in illustration. Studio fee. VAD 245 TYPOGRAPHY I   The study of the design, appearance and arrangement of letters and words. Attention to their importance as both functional and expressive elements in communication messages. Studio fee. VAD 307 DRAWING FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN   Exploration of materials, procedures, and drawing techniques for design presentations. Studio fee. VAD 312 VISUAL FORM   Investigation of the perceptual and psychological effect of the visual elements-line, shape, value, volume, texture, and color-in visual communication. Exploration of word and image relationships. Studio fee. VAD 318 GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR THREE DIMENSIONS   The application of graphic design principles to packaging, product, exhibition, and environmental design. VAD 320 COMPUTER-AIDED GRAPHIC DESIGN   An exploration of the use of the computer as both a tool and a medium for the design and production of visual communication. Studio fee. VAD 321 COMPUTER-AIDED ILLUSTRATION   An exploration of the use of the computer as both a tool and a medium for the creation and production of illustrations. Studio fee. VAD 344 DESIGN FOR MULTIMEDIA I   An introduction to the design process, including visual prinicples, aesthetic issues, and diverse applications for multimedia and interactive electronic media. Emphasis is placed on the visual organization of information in these environments. Studio fee. VAD 345 TYPOGRAPHY II   The advanced study of typographic design. Attention to the aesthetic and informational qualities of type in print and electronic communication. Studio fee. VAD 350 DESIGN PROCESS   Focus on the developmental process of visual communication, including concept development, visualization techniques, presentation formats, and production methods. Studio fee. VAD 360 DESIGN FOR THE INTERNET   Studio course in the design of electronic communications for the Internet, and specifically the World Wide Web. The course will emphasize current technology for information delivery, with significant consideration being given to critical issues in visual communication. Studio fee. VAD 395 ADVERTISING DESIGN   Emphasis on print advertising, its creation and presentation. Concept development and attention to advertising layouts that carry motivating images and messages to consumers about products, services, or ideas. Studio fee. VAD 411 GRAPHIC DESIGN I   Study, design, and application of marks, logos, and symbols in visual communication. Attention to effective visual relationships between typographic elements and images in single-page applications. Studio fee. VAD 412 GRAPHIC DESIGN II   Continued study of effective visual relationships between typographic elements and images. Emphasis on sequential page design. Studio fee. VAD 414 TRADEMARK DESIGN   Advanced study of marks, logos, and symbols as communication and identification elements. Emphasis on conceiving design marks of identity for small businesses, corporations, institutions, products, and/or services. Studio fee. VAD 415 GRAPHIC DESIGN III   The study and design of identification and image systems for products, organizations, institutions, or corporations. Emphasis on continuity in the application of visual communication factors. Studio fee. VAD 444 DESIGN FOR MULTIMEDIA II   Advanced level design for multimedia and interactive electronic media. Emphasis is placed on actual or simulated client-based projects. VAD 480 VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN INTERNSHIP   Opportunities for practical experience in professional working environments. Repeatable up to twelve semester hours. VAD 490 SPECIAL PROBLEMS   A course for advanced individual work in design. Approval based on academic standing and permission of instructor. Repeatable up to fifteen semester hours. Studio fee. VAD 498 SENIOR/PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR - VCD   Capstone course required of all B. A. and B.F.A. visual communication design majors, to be taken in the first semester of the senior year. Examination of aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and pragmatic issues in preparation for post-graduate experience. Studio fee. VAD 499 PORTFOLIO AND PAPER - VCD   Completion and presentation of undergraduate portfolio and paper, to be reviewed by faculty and peers. Faculty approval of portfolio and paper is required for graduation. *All material derived from the current issue of the University of Dayton Bulletin. *Subject to Change