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ACT 500 - Financial Accounting 3 credits
Stresses the principles and practices of external financial reporting, with particular emphasis on balance sheet valuations and their relationship to income determination. Reviews basic accounting concepts and the essentials of the accounting process. Covers the application of present value techniques to accounting valuations. Studies in depth the measurement and disclosure problems associated with cash, receivables, inventories, fixed assets and intangibles. Alternative accounting procedures and their impact on financial statements are also examined.
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ACT 596 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ACT 650 - Accounting for Decision Making 3 credits
Interpretation of corporate financial reporting by external users of financial statements. Students examine the form and content of financial statements and the methods used to account for assets, liabilities, capital, cash flows and other information reported in conformity with accounting principles. While pure financial accounting focuses on the external interpretation of corporate financial reporting, this course includes internal reporting for managerial decision-making. Management planning and control techniques, basic cost analysis, capital budgeting and activity-based management are encompassed in the course.
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ACT 670 - Financial Statements Analysis 3 credits
Analysis of financial statements. This course will provide a solid foundation in financial statement analysis for professional accountants, business managers, financial analysts, investors, creditors, and lenders.
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ACT 671 - Strategic Cost Management 3 credits
Lecture
Illustration of the importance of management accounting information in strategic business decisions. The main purpose of Strategic Cost Management (SMC) is to support decision-makers in developing, communicating, implementing, evaluating and modifying organizational strategy. We develop the role of cost management in making strategic decision using three tolls: value chain analysis, strategic positioning analysis, and cost driver analysis (activity-based costing).
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ACT 672 - International Accounting 3 credits
Lecture
Study of increasing globalization of business and capital markets, emphasizing the quintessential position of International Accounting as a discipline. More than before, multinational corporations and many of their stakeholders continue to use cross-border financial information in their strategic corporate and investment decision making. International Accounting as a vehicle for international financial reporting has become indispensable in such a global context. Topics in this course, including international harmonization of reporting standards will enhance students’ understanding of the dynamics of financial information that crosses national borders.
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ACT 690 - Special Topics 3 credits
An opportunity for the faculty to propose a course and teach it as an elective to students who express interest in a particular subject. Topics will vary and be announced before registration is completed in the previous semester. May be repeated with change of content.
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ACT 695 - Independent Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor, graduate director, and college dean An opportunity for the student to propose a course and study with a particular professor who agrees to participate in it as an elective for the student. This course series is a particularly useful way to engage a student in a thesis.
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ACT 696 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor, graduate director, and college dean Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ACT 699 - Internship in Accounting 3 credits
Internship. Each faculty supervisor will set up the specific requirements for the student prior to the experience starting, based on the amount of hours the student will be working and the type of experience to be gained.
Internship course. Students will undertake relevant work experience while working with a faculty sponsor for credit.
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AED 500 - Methods and Materials 3 credits
Experimental uses of materials and methods and their didactic implications. This course seeks to develop skills in designing curricula for varied age groups which focus on the expressive range of each media. Students will meet for a studio-based session to explore alternative media and techniques, followed by a second session in which studio majors pursue the ideas to create art objects and art education majors pursue the ideas to design lessons and units with which these same ideas may be taught to others. In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Education, students seeking teaching certification in either N-9 or 5-12 will have readings and field practicum specifically for the intended age range. Students aiming for careers other than teaching will do readings and a field practicum appropriate to those career goals. Graduate equivalent of AED 200. Graduate-level students must meet additional work expectations. This course is dual-listed as AED 200 in the undergraduate catalogue.
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AED 501 - Observational Strategies 3 credits
Field-based pre-practicum opportunities for students to conduct and assess observations of learners and teachers. Students will record, interpret, and analyze behavior in written or digital form. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s view of the relationship between the environment, developmental stages, and learning objectives. Graduate equivalent of AED 201. Graduate-level students must meet additional work expectations. This course is dual-listed as AED 201 in the undergraduate catalogue.
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AED 505 - Social Philosophy and History of Art Education 3 credits
Relationships between philosophical influences and historical practices in art education. Writings by prominent educators such as Dewey, Read, Langer, and Broudy provide a philosophical framework for analysis of theories by Cizek, Lowenfeld, Eisner, and Gardner. Their theories will be set in a social context in order to describe how the general period and the specific history of each author shaped that individual’s thinking. Comparative historical interpretations by Gaitskill, Effland, Korzenik, and others will also be explored. This course is dual-listed as AED 305 in the undergraduate catalogue.
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AED 510 - Curriculum Design 3 credits
Development of curriculum units in the visual arts applicable to educational settings in public schools as well as other selected institutions. From a basis in understanding the broad goals of art education, students plan appropriate learning experiences. Curricula will be designed based upon traditional concepts and principles of art in a context of human development, physical and social environment, and aesthetics. In accordance with the recommendations of the Massachusetts Department of Education, students seeking teaching certification in either K-9 or 5-12 will have readings and field practicum specifically for the intended age range. Students aiming for careers other than teaching will do readings and a field practicum appropriate to those career goals. This course is dual-listed as AED 410 in the undergraduate catalogue.
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AED 511 - Graduate Student Teaching 6 credits
Practicum experience for which teaching licensure students are assigned to a school corresponding, as much as possible, with the student’s own interests. Working with and supported by a cooperating teacher and supervisor from the University, the student is afforded the opportunity to conduct art experiences under actual classroom conditions and responsibilities. This practicum is a fifteen-week, full-time classroom experience at the elementary level K-9. A weekly seminar will be held at school sites for the student teachers to share insights and problems. Students aiming for careers other than teaching take this course but are placed in a non-school setting. Graduate equivalent of AED 411.
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AED 512 - Graduate Student Teaching 6 credits
Practicum providing teaching licensure students a fifteen-week, full-time classroom experience under the direction of a university supervisor and working with and supported by a cooperating teacher. The student teacher is afforded the opportunity to conduct art experiences under actual classroom conditions and responsibilities at the secondary level 5-12. A weekly seminar will be held at school sites for the student teachers to share insights and problems about their practicum. Students aiming for careers other than teaching take this course but are placed in a non-school setting. Graduate equivalent of AED 412.
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AED 515 - Special Needs: Current Issues 3 credits
Introduction to the visual arts as a therapeutic instrument, examined through practical experiences, discussions, and readings. The course explores art’s potential in diagnosis, physical therapies, and affective and cognitive therapies; explores the variety of special needs students; and discusses current issues and literature. A key goal is to promote understanding in dealing with special needs students in grades K-9 and 5-12. This course is dual-listed as AED 415 in the undergraduate catalogue.
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AED 530 - Graduate Studio/Seminar 3 credits
Art studio and seminar study in either an individualized or a studio-course format. The student may work in any medium providing that s/he has shown a sufficient portfolio of work indicating promise and/or experience in that medium. The student will develop expertise in aesthetic and studio techniques as well as investigate the practical application of studio concepts within the classroom curriculum. The studio experience includes regualrly scheduled group seminar meetings and critiques at least five times per semester in addition to individualized consultations and critiques with AED 530 faculty. This studio/seminar may be taken for a maximum of 2 times totaling 6 credits. Students will be required to attend and fulfill the studio course as well as the AED 530 group critiques in fulfillment of AED graduate credit.
Students follow one of two formats: (a) An individualized, self-directed proposal of studio and seminar study will be made to the AED 530 instructor of a series of visual work or (b) students wishing to study in a particular studio course other than graduate level studios or AED 530 to gain expertise in a medium may enroll in a combined studio section with the AED 530 Studio, with permission of the MAE Graduate Director and the studio faculty to fulfill the studio requirement. The MAE Graduate Director will have the courses listed at the Registrar after paperwork with appropriate faculty signatures is submitted. For example, students will register under AED 530/Printmaking.
Not open to BFA students.
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AED 533 - Arts Leadership and Administration 3 credits
An examination of arts management issues such as communication, research and planning, budgeting, staffing, and information systems. Students conduct field research and must develop a project in conjunction with an agency, school, or nonprofit organization.
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AED 570 - Special Topic in Art Education 3 credits
The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. Examples of topics offered recently are Integrated Arts, Safer Printmaking, and Interdisciplnary Curriculum design; Technology in the Arts Classroom; Maskmaking: Context and Ritual; Museum as Classroom; Homer and Watercolor.
May be repeated 3 times for a total of 9 credits with change of topic and be offered in lecture or seminar format. An additional AED 570, 3 credit course, may be taken for the aesthetic/art history/criticism requirement with approval of the MAE Graduate Director if the topic satisfies the program requirement.
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AED 595 - Independent Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, graduate director, and college dean Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings.
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AED 596 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, graduate director, and college dean Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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AED 600 - Research: Current Issues 3 credits
Introduction to research techniques and methodologies in art education, including various structures in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. Topics include problem definition, research design, data collection and analysis, and methods of presenting findings. Students will explore current issues relevant to art education and related fields through lecture, seminar, and field trip components. Students will develop skills as consumers of literature and producers of literature review. Not open to BFA students.
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AED 616 - Action Research: The Reflective Practitioner 3 credits
Prerequisite: AED 600 Action research, the study of one’s classroom practice, will be the focus of the course. Students will design study models and implement these models in their own classrooms or in other situations with K-12 learners (for those who are not currently teaching). The premise of this course is that teachers are change agents in their own classrooms who must engage in reflective practice to become more effective educators. Students enrolled in this course must complete CITI training and seek IRB approval before implementing their studies. Not open to BFA students.
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AED 618 - Community Partnership: Beyond the School 3 credits
AED 600, 616 Partnership with teachers in regional schools or educational agencies and with college faculty creating and implementing new program models to determine the effectiveness of the models toward improving arts-based learning experiences. Students make initial connections with a partnering site and establish a working relationship with the staff; write a proposal; design and plan a program with specific program goals; carry out the collaborative plan; and conduct a program evaluation to determine the efficacy of the model. The course provides students with opportunities to grow professionally through sharing, modeling, research, and reflection, and the development of program evaluation skills. Students enrolled in this course must complete CITI training and seek IRB approval before implementing their studies. Not open to BFA students.
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AED 630 - Graduate Studio:Art Practice as Visual Research 3 credits
AED 530 Application of visual studio skills in the exploration of student developed inquiry question. Rigorous examination of studio practice from a research and theoretical perspective is designed to help students apply their studio practice to their teaching practice, thus informing both methodologies. Visual documentation analysis is explored from the perspective of artist/researcher/teacher through utilization of the Arts-based research paradigm in arts education.
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AED 640 - Advanced Capstone Project - Theoretical or Applied 6 credits
Prerequisites:AED 541, 616 or 617, 618 Capstone project with seminar. The student meets every other week in the Capstone seminar while writing a proposal and draft. The student then makes individual arrangements to meet with the Capstone instructor to ensure that the project is developed well and on time. The student is responsible for securing one other AED faculty as second reader. The Capstone instructor decides when the project is ready for a second reader/evaluator, and the student presents the work to them as a committee for correction and final approval. Capstones may be either Theoretical/Applied or Visual.
Theoretical/Applied: Students intending to implement a theoretical or applied Capstone must complete 9 credits of studio and 12 credits of Advanced Topics. Students present a final paper/project and presentation. Recommended paper length is 30 pages. The student must register for Continuation of Capstone for as many semesters before completion. There is a limit of 3 semesters of continuation before the paper is deemed out of date.
AED 640 has been replaced by sequence of AED 642, 643, and 644 starting with students entering Fall 2009. Graded A-F; if more than a semester is required for completion, the work may initially be graded IP.
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AED 641 - Advanced Capstone Project—Practice/Studio 6 credits
Prerequisites: AED 541, 616 or AED 617, 618 Capstone project with seminar. The student meets every other week in the Capstone seminar while writing a proposal and draft. The student then makes individual arrangements to meet with the Capstone instructor to ensure that the project is developed well and on time. The student is responsible for securing one other AED faculty as second reader. The Capstone instructor decides when the project is ready for a second reader/evaluator. The student presents the work to them and a committee for correction and final approval. Capstones may be either Theoretical/Applied or Visual. Visual: Students intending to implement a visual Capstone must complete 15 credits of studio and 6 credits of Advanced Topics. After completing 9 credits of studio course work, the student’s visual work is reviewed for approval by the committee to ascertain proficiency in the visual area before embarking on the visual Capstone. The work is reviewed again by committee before scheduling a Visual Capstone Exhibition. Recommended paper length is 15 pages. The student must register for Continuation of Capstone for as many semesters before completion. There is a limit of 3 semesters of continuation before the paper is deemed out of date. AED 640 has been replaced by sequence of AED 642, 643, and 644 starting with students entering Fall 2009. Graded A-F; if more than a semester is required for completion, the work may initially be graded IP.
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AED 642 - Thesis/Proposal 3 credits
AED 600, AED 616, AED 618 Guides students in the development of a thesis inquiry demonstrating mastery in an area of individual focus in art education. Inquiry through a multitude of contemporary art education research methodologies, includes grounded theory, visual documentation analysis, action research, program evaluation, quasi-experimental design, meta-analysis of art education studies, historical methodologies, and various other aspects of qualitative and quantitative inquiry. Methodological selection fitting the investigation is guided by the instructor, but is ultimately made by the student. Students enrolled in this course must complete/renew CITI training and seek IRB approval before implementing their studies. Not open to BFA students.
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AED 643 - Thesis/Documentation 3 credits
AED 600, AED 616, AED 618, AED 642 Finalizes all documentation of the study in a written paper connecting their investigation to historical and contemporary theory in art practice. In addition to the completed thesis, the student will present work to members of the art education community through participation in symposia or other presentation venue, including but not limited to professional conference, UMD graduate symposia, or article submission for publication review. Two copies of the thesis will be archived in the UMD library. Not open to BFA students.
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AED 644 - Documentation Alternative
Finalize all documentation of the study in an alternative to the published thesis. In addition to the completed documentation, the student will present their work to members of the art education community through participation in symposia or other presentation venue, including but not limited to professional conferences, UMD graduate symposia, or article submission for publication review, as will students in AED 643. Not open to BFA students.
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ANT 506 - Cultures of Contemporary Portugal 3 credits
The cultures of contemporary Portugal. We will draw on the work of anthropologists, sociologists, and historians and focus on key issues including changes in traditional roles of men and women, Portuguese emigration and its effect on Portuguese society, patterns of ritual and religion, and national citizenship. This course is cross-listed with SOC 506 and dual-listed as SOC/ANT 306 with the undergraduate catalogue.
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ARH 500 - Method and Theory in Art History 3 credits
An introduction to art historical methodology with application to studio problems. Oral reports and research papers are required.
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ARH 513 - The Art of Portugal 3 credits
Introduction to the cultural development of the Portuguese people throughout history. Lectures, class discussions, written and oral reports on significant aspects of Portuguese literary, social and artistic life. This course is dual-listed with ARH 313 in the undergraduate catalogue.
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ARH 525 - Seminar:Issues&Problems 3 credits
An in-depth study of major artists and movements since World War II, with a focus on current issues, exhibitions, and events within national and international art. The course will question the relationship between form and subject matter, and focus on the role of art in contemporary life. Elective course for MFA students; may be used toward MAE degree.
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ARH 595 - Independent Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings.
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ARH 596 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ART 500 - Concepts in Design 3 credits
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ART 501 - Grad. Studio I: Wood/Furniture Design variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 502 - Grad. Studio II: Wood/Furniture Design variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 505 - Graduate Seminar I 3 credits
A forum for establishing a community of first-year graduate students from Artisanry, Fine Arts and Design, this seminar introduces the student to the greater art world, and issues of the professional artist and designer. Students will develop critical thinking skills and understanding of other media through cross-disciplinary critique. The seminar deepens and enriches the students’ awareness of personal direction seen in the context of historic and contemporary art and design. Through writing, assigned readings, lectures, and discussion, students refine their awareness of individual voice and the implications of their formal and conceptual choices.
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ART 506 - Graduate Seminar II 3 credits
This seminar will explore the creative process, visual culture, and the formal and conceptual basis of a thesis. Students will identify their own artistic influences, develop an understanding of the concept behind a thesis proposal, and further develop artistic purpose and identity. Students will be urged to think in new ways about their studio work. The seminar will introduce a non-media-specific theme related to fundamental concepts of the creative process (e.g. “space”), and examine it through readings, visiting artist lectures, and/or visits to exhibitions as a group. In addition to writing assignments, a studio assignment based on the theoretical framework of the theme will be completed. ART 531 On Creativity is accepted as an alternative to ART 506 Graduate Seminar II.
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ART 508 - Portfolio Intensive Studio I 3 credits
A pre-professional portfolio intensive course in one of the four studio areas of specialization in Artisanry (Ceramics, Metals, Fibers, Wood.) Coursework includes individual advisement, critique, professional practice and topically based seminars, and an expectation of comprehensive portfolio development by each student. Students submit formal applications to Graduate Programs, Artist Residencies, or Apprenticeship opportunities across the country.
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ART 509 - Portfolio Intensive Studio II 3 to 6 credits
ART 508, permission of instructor. A continuation of the focused studio and portfolio development from ART 508. Students are guided to critically view their work from the perspective of conceptual and visual content, develop best practices towards exhibition, including installation, gallery contracts, shipping, and promotion. Students give a Sources Presentation on the motivating factors in their work, and produce a thesis portfolio to accompany their final exhibition.
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ART 510 - Selected Topics 3 credits
Lecture.
Offered as needed to present material in the Graduate MFA program. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content.
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ART 512 - Visual Thesis 6 credits
The development and presentation of a body of conceptually focused, innovative work. This project is the culmination of graduate study, and is defended before the graduate student’s committee at the time of the thesis exhibition.
Graded A-F
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ART 515 - Writing Seminar 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to provide assistance in the writing of a polished draft of a paper which supports the visual thesis. Students will develop at least ten pages of text which clearly present ideas inherent in their studio work, provide background which effectively places the work in context, and discuss the work itself formally and conceptually. Significant class time is spent on the craft of writing, analysis of content and style, and group critiques of student writing. The completed paper is presented to graduate committees prior to the thesis defense in the spring. Course is required for graduate students in the fall of their final year of study. An approved thesis proposal is required before beginning this course.
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ART 516 - Thesis Report 3 credits
Graduate Studios I, II, III The final, polished report, which supports the visual thesis. Developed and drafted in ART 515, the report includes sources, how the thesis concepts were developed, discussion of formal and conceptual concerns in the thesis project, and consideration of the context for this work. The report will be defended at the same time as the visual thesis. Graded A-F
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ART 521 - Grad. Studio I: Drawing variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 522 - Grad. Studio II: Drawing variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 523 - Grad. Studio I: Illustration variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 524 - Grad. Studio II: Illustration variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 531 - On Creativity 3 credits
Basic patterns of conscious and unconscious information processing underlying artistic, humanistic, and scientific inspiration, discovery, and invention. ART 531 On Creativity is accepted as an alternative to ART 506 Graduate Seminar II.
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ART 533 - Grad. Studio I: Sculpture variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 534 - Grad. Studio II: Sculpture variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 541 - Grad. Studio I: Painting variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 542 - Grad. Studio II: Painting variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 551 - Grad. Studio I: Graphic Design variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 552 - Grad. Studio II: Graphic Design variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 553 - Grad. Studio I: Typography variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 554 - Grad. Studio II: Typography variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 555 - Information Architecture 3 credits
Graduate-level student (MFA, MAE, Grad Certificate in Web and Interaction Design) Co_Requisites
ART 556 or permission of instructor Introduction to the founding principles and methodologies that encompass Information Architecture. This course emphasizes the visualization and management of content through the deployment of both static and dynamic digital media with intent for a wide range of contexts and audiences.
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ART 556 - Typographic Web Design 3 credits
Graduate-level student (MFA, MAE, Grad Certificate in Web and Interaction Design) Co_Requisites
ART 555 or permission of instructor Brings typographic thinking to web design, providing students the opportunity to apply typographic lessons (from choosing a font to designing a complex layout with type) in html and css, two essential tools for today’s web designer. Students learn typography and html/css simultaneously, thus reinforcing the importance of sensitive web typography, while providing them the necessary skills to create it.
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ART 557 - Designing User Experiences 3 minimum; 6 maximum credits
Graduate-level student (MFA, MAE, Grad Certificate in Web and Interaction Design) Co_Requisites
ART 555 and 556, or permission of instructor Defining principles for developing effective and memorable user experiences. Through this course students engage in processes and methodologies that aim to enrich web and interactive media for both the content designer/developer and the end user. Studies in advanced webpage structure and presentation, content management systems, the application of video, animation, audio and images are core components of this course.
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ART 573 - Grad. Studio I: Fibers variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled. The studios listed are major or elective studios depending on the student’s identified major option, the course, and the number of credits chosen. A student typically takes 9 credits in the major studio and 3 credits as an elective in another studio.
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ART 574 - Grad. Studio II: Fibers variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 581 - Grad. Studio I: Photography variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 582 - Grad. Studio II: Photography variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 583 - Grad. Studio I: Digital Media variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 584 - Grad. Studio II: Digital Media variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 585 - Grad. Studio I: Printmaking variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 586 - Grad. Studio II: Printmaking variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 590 - Instructional Development 3 credits
Provides the fundamental knowledge needed to develop course content, curriculum development, and project planning for studio courses. Effective techniques in classroom management and creativity in teaching will be explored. Students will have workshops, brief internships and mentoring with experienced faculty in the classroom, lectures on pedagogy, discussion, and written assignments. Successful completion of this course is required before a graduate student can be considered for a teaching assignment. Waivers based on a student’s demonstrated teaching record must be approved by the department and the Graduate Program Director.
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ART 591 - Grad. Studio I: Ceramics variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
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ART 592 - Grad. Studio II: Ceramics variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 593 - Grad. Studio I: Metals/Jewelry variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled. The studios listed are major or elective studios depending on the student’s identified major option, the course, and the number of credits chosen.
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ART 594 - Grad. Studio II: Metals/Jewelry variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Continuation of major and elective studios.
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ART 595 - Independent Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, graduate director, and college dean Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged through the filing of an Independent Study form.
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ART 596 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, graduate director, and college dean Graduate-level Directed Study is used to permit a student to take an existing undergraduate CVPA course; the student sits in on the course but does additional, graduate-level work. It also permits study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular graduate course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged through the filing of a Directed Study form.
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ART 601 - Grad. Studio III: Wood/Furniture Design variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 621 - Grad. Studio III: Drawing variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 623 - Grad. Studio III: Illustration variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 633 - Grad. Studio III: Sculpture variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 641 - Grad. Studio III: Painting variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 651 - Grad. Studio III: Graphic Design variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 653 - Grad. Studio III: Typography variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 673 - Grad. Studio III: Fibers variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 681 - Grad. Studio III: Photography variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 683 - Grad. Studio III: Digital Media variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 685 - Grad. Studio III: Printmaking variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 691 - Grad. Studio III: Ceramics variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student’s area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled. The studios listed are major or elective studios depending on the student’s identified major option, the course, and the number of credits chosen. A student typically takes 9 credits in the major studio and 3 credits as an elective in another studio.
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ART 693 - Grad. Studio III: Metals/Jewelry variable credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Final major studio/continuation elective studio.
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ART 694 - Clay and Glazes I 3 credits
Individual clays, clay body formulation, and engobes. Various physical properties of clay materials that determine color, firing temperature, and plasticity will be discussed, along with the formulation of specific clay bodies for a variety of forming methods and firing techniques. This course is dual-listed with ATR 304 in the undergraduate catalog.
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ART 697 - Clay and Glazes II 3 credits
The physical properties of glaze materials used in the ceramic process. Through lectures and lab assignments, students will learn to translate technical information into visual and tactile objects while exploring glaze surface, color, and transparency. This course is dual-listed with ATR 307 in the undergraduate catalog.
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ART 698 - Kiln Building 3 credits
The information and skills necessary to design and build a variety of ceramic kilns. Discussion will include fuel sources, burner design, and combustion needs for these fuels, and how these factors affect kiln design. This course is dual-listed with ATR 308 in the undergraduate catalog.
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BIO 505 - Human Molecular Genetics 3 credits
The molecular basis of human heredity. Topics include genome organization, gene expression, cell cycle regulation, and mutation as well as the genetic basis of human disease.
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BIO 509 - Directed Study 3 credits
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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BIO 509 - Directed Study 3 credits
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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BIO 510 - Marine Biotechnology 4 credits
Designed for persons who wish to participate in research and development within biotechnology. This course features extensive hands-on laboratory work with current techniques and experimental approaches, integrated with an exposition of the principles underlying the techniques.
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