Listed below are descriptions of courses in the Art Department. For other departmental courses, see their individual web sites. Click here for a link to other departments.

ART-101 Drawing I (3.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
A study of basic drawing techniques and fundamental concepts and relationships within the pictorial composition. Studio fee assessed.

ART-110 2D Design, Color and Composition (3.00 cr.)

(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

An exploratory study of the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design through creative image generation using a variety of media and the study of the theory of color and light as perceived by the human eye. Color properties, systems, mixing, symbolism, and psychology are studied through experimentation with materials and visual elements used by the artist and designer. Studio fee assessed.

ART-111 3D Design and Structure (3.00 cr.)

(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

An introduction to the elements and principles of three-dimensional design. The various degrees of three-dimensional form are explored through reliefs to works that are in-the-round. Both fine and applied art objects are constructed in a variety of materials and construction processes. Students develop their sensitivity and awareness of spatial environments that transfer into many other fields and disciplines. Studio fee assessed

ART-130 Photography I (3.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Introduces the use of the camera, lighting, and composition; darkroom techniques for developing black and white film, making contact prints and enlargements; print finishing and presentation. Emphasis upon the use of the photographic process as an artistic medium. Students must have a 35 mm or 120 film size camera with adjustable focusing, shutter speeds and lens openings. Studio fee assessed.

ART-142 History of Architectural Interiors & Furnishings (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
A study of architectural interiors and furnishings from antiquity to present. Relationship of architecture, art, and furniture styles to interiors. Survey of contemporary furniture designers. Also offered as ID-142.

ART-144 Interior Design I (3.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
An exploration of the basic principles and skills of interior design. Includes application of design principles to human environments. Emphasis on design solutions relevant to human needs. Introduction to architectural drawing. Also offered as ID-144.  Prerequisite: ART-101.  Corequisite: ART-110.

ART-160 Ceramics I (3.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Basic understanding of construction in clay is accomplished through hand building, throwing on the wheel, and experimental techniques. Glazing and firing are integral elements of the course. May be repeated for credit. Studio fee assessed.

ART-180 Computer Literacy (3.00 cr.)

(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
In this course students will become knowledgeable about how to use the computer as a tool for design solutions. Students will explore basic design principles with typography and image manipulation. Students will work with their own art and images to learn how to efficiently and economically scan, manipulate, digitize, organize, design, and print their own artwork with the computer. Students will learn basics of the editing software Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and web design software. Studio fee assessed.

ART-192 Concepts in Graphic Design (3.0 cr.)

(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

This course is designed to provide an introduction to visual principles as the basis of graphic design communication and elements and issues of visual language. It covers the manipulation of graphic form and typography to convey meaning, strategies for idea generation and development of unique concepts, and the designer's role as visual storyteller. Students will become familiar with a variety of tools and techniques used to produce professional work in the field of graphic design, and they will be introduced to basic skills in industry-standard software applications, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Successful completion of this course demonstrates technology fluency requirements. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period).

ART-201 Drawing II (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
An extension of the concepts and techniques encountered in Drawing I. Color is introduced through various media. May be repeated once for credit to explore additional media, techniques and processes with permission of instructor. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: Art-101.

ART-210 Painting I (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
An introduction to basic oil painting techniques. May be repeated for credit. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: Art-101, Art-110.

ART-221 Survey Western Art: Ancient-Early Renaissance (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
A survey of the history of western architecture, sculpture, and painting from circa 2400 B.C. to 1500 A.D. In addition to examining art within its historical context and exploring human cultural diversity, students will gain fundamental skills of visual analysis, acquiring the vocabulary and concepts needed to discuss works of art orally and in writing.

ART-222 Survey Western Art: High Renaissance-Modern (3.00 cr.)
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
A survey of the history of western architecture, sculpture, and painting from circa 1450 to the post-modern present. In addition to examining art within its historical context and exploring human cultural diversity, students will gain fundamental skills of visual analysis, acquiring the vocabulary and concepts needed to discuss works of art orally and in writing.

ART-230 Photography II (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
An extension of the concepts and techniques encountered in ART-130, with an emphasis on the pursuit of photography as a fine art form. May be repeated for credit. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: ART-130.

ART-242 Graphic Design and Typography (3.00 cr.)

(Fall and Spring, course Offered Every Year)

This course provides students an intensive introduction into the fun­damental principles of graphic design and typography with an emphasis on the relationship between form and communication as a means to visual problem-solving. The focus will be on developing the ability to skillfully manipulate communicative tools such as hierarchy, typography, color, composition, scale, and rhythm to visually communicate a message in a meaningful and powerful way. Visual explorations take place through the creation of theoretical and applied projects, which are designed to aid in the development of a working creative process. These assignments will be supplemented by short readings, lectures, critiques and class discussions aimed at fostering critical engagement with the visual work produced in class, as well as providing an introduction to graphic design theory and history. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period). Prerequisites: ART-110, ART-192 (or ART-180).

EDU-244 Fundamental Concepts of Art (1.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Foundations, vocabulary and concepts in dance, music, theatre and visual arts will be introduced to students through demonstration, practice and reflection. The value of the arts as a way of learning will be emphasized, as will oral and written communication skills. Students will participate in experientially-based learning laboratoreis in all four arts disciplines and apply these skills to the elementary school classroom. Co or Prerequisite:EDDU 234.

ART-248 Illustration (3.00 cr.)
(Varies, Contact Department Head)
The development of technical rendering skills for the illustrator or designer using various media and materials, including ink, colored pencil, and marker. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisites: ART-110 or ID-243.

ART-251 Printmaking I (3.00 cr.)

(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

An introduction to basic concepts and techniques of printmaking. The students will be challenged to think conceptually, as well as demonstrate their knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisites: ART-101 and ART-110.

ART-270 Fibers (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
An introduction to techniques of surface design on fabric. Through production of one-of-a-kind textile pieces, students learn fabric processes such as dyeing, painting, stamping, stenciling, screen printing, serti, batik and tie-dye and digital printing on fabric. The course also includes study of contemporary and historical textiles from around the world. May be repeated for credit. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: ART-110.

ART-280 Topics in Art and Architecture (3.00 cr.)
(Fall or Spring, Course Offered Every Other Year)
Rotating topics focused on the art and architecture or art historical theory and methods from western or non-western cultures. An emphasis is placed on understanding art in context, critical thinking, and building skills of visual literacy as well as oral and written communication. May be repeated for credit.

ART-299 Introduction to Research in Art (1.00–3.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
This course will provide opportunities for freshmen and sophomores to pursue original research in the field of art. In conjunction with a faculty member, the student will formulate and execute a research project at an intermediate level of complexity. The project will require a culminating experience appropriate to the field of artistic study, such as a paper or artistic object or performance and a presentation or exhibition. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor is required. Prerequisites: ART-101, ART-110, and ART-221 or ART-222.

ART-301 Figure Drawing (3.00 cr.)
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
This studio course is an introduction to life drawing for the intermediate drawing student. Working from a model, students will develop an understanding of the structure, proper proportion and anatomy of the human figure. This course will also explore the expressive potential of the human form. Prerequisite: ART-101.

ART-310 Painting II (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
An extension of the concepts and techniques encountered in ART-210 with an emphasis on furthering skill and individual expression. May be repeated for credit. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: ART-210.

ART-315 History of Costume (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
A study of the history of European and American costume in relation to religious, political, technological, and artistic movements from the Egyptian period (2700 B.C.) to the 20th century. Also offered as FMD-315.

ART-323 Topics in Art History (3.00 cr.)
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Designed to provide a variety of specific upper-level art history studies. Topics are chosen from four major periods: ancient, medieval, renaissance, and baroque. Beyond gaining an understanding of the historical and theoretical foundations of the art works from a particular period, students will also become acquainted with many other contextual factors, including aspects of religious, social, political, and economic life. May be repeated for credit. May be taken without prerequisite courses with instructor’s consent. Prerequisites: ART-221 or ART-222.

ART-324 Topics in Modern Art History (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
A variety of subjects related to art, women, and contemporary aesthetic and societal issues will be addressed. Beyond gaining a better understanding of the historical and theoretical foundations of modern art, this course seeks to help each student become more proficient in analytical and critical skills of thinking and writing. Topics are on rotation and may be repeated for credit. May be taken without prerequisite courses with instructor’s consent. Prerequisites: ART-221 or ART-222.

ART-330 Photographic Techniques & Processes (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
The emphasis in this course will vary by semester through exploration of different photographic techniques and processes. The student will work to achieve distinctive personal style for portfolio development. [ART-230 is not required to take this course.] May be repeated for credit. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: ART-130.

ART-342 Digital Imaging I (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
Developing and executing visual concepts for publications such as magazines, booklets, and newsletters will be the emphasis in this course. Aesthetics, terminology, technical considerations, and materials will be covered. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisites: ART-130 and ART-180 or ART-192.

ART-344 Advanced Graphic Design (3.00 cr.)

(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

This course hones students’ abilities to explore advanced visual communication problems that integrate typographic, photographic, and historical concepts in graphic design with an emphasis on the relationship between form and communication as a means to visual problem-solving. Projects reflect applications with specific audiences, contexts, and production criteria. Visual explorations take place through the creation of theoretical and applied projects. These assignments will be supplemented by short readings, lectures, critiques and class discussions aimed at fostering critical engagement with the visual work produced in class. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period). Prerequisites: ART-110, ART-192 (or ART-180), and ART-242. May be repeated for credit.

ART-345 Advanced Typography (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)

This course encourages students to solve design problems by creating typographic solutions as the primary vehicle for expressive and functional communication. Students strengthen skills in building typographic relationships and detail and creating sophisticated typographic layouts, including dynamic use of the grid. Emphasis is placed on typographic systems and publication design. Visual explorations take place through the creation of theoretical and applied projects. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period). Prerequisite: ART-242.

ART-351 Printmaking II (3.00 cr.)

(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

An in-depth examination of mixed media processes and how contemporary artists are using them.  This may include a variety of processes, engraving, pronto plates, aquatints, dry-point and monotype.  May be repeated for credit with permission from the instructor. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisites: ART-101, ART-110, and ART-251.

ART-360 Interactive Design (3.00 cr.)

(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)

This course explores the technical and conceptual aspects of web design and basic animation through a series of problem-solving processes. The course stresses the basics of web graphic and interactive web-based environments that demonstrate an understanding of navigation, design, usability, and functionality within a creative framework. Emphasis will be placed on the research and development of effective graphic interfaces and information architecture. Students will explore ways that animation/interactive design and digital imaging can complement experiences in various disciplines. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: ART-180 or ART-192.

ART-362 Ceramics II (3.00 cr.)

(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

An extension of the techniques and concepts encountered in ART-160. Emphasis will be placed on gaining depth of experience and a personal approach. May be repeated for credit. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: ART-160.

ART-365 Sculpture (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
An introduction to sculptural forms and object making. Traditional and contemporary materials and processes will be explored that may include: clay modeling, hot and cold casting, wood or stone carving, hot and cold metal fabrication and assembling, and mixed-media. Relationships between concept, visual organization and materials are studied. This course may be repeated for credit to investigate additional media, techniques and processes to develop a more advanced body of work and personal narrative. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisites: ART-101, ART-110, ART-111 or ART-160.

ART-396 Junior Seminar (2.00 cr.)
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
All junior level art majors must complete this course prior to taking Art 496 Professional Practices. Students will review and assess strengths in their work and identify areas for additional studies in upper level studio courses and/or research during their senior year. Seminar topics include: topics on the professional careers, theory and practice, the creative process, and post graduate studies. Students will create work based on their assessed strengths, prepare written and oral presentations and begin documenting their portfolios using digital media. This course is Writing Intensive (WI). Art History minors are exempt from taking this course. Prerequisites: The student must have enough credit hours to be deemed a Junior and have declared a major in Art.

ART-400 Circus Design Studio at Meredith (3.00 cr.)

(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

This course is a working in-house graphic design studio managed and staffed by advanced graphic design majors and a full-time faculty member to work with campus and community clients. The purpose of Circus Design Studio is to assess needs in the department, college, and local community and to fulfill those needs through the design and implementation of various print and interactive collateral. The Studio’s mission is to provide high quality design for events, services, and programs of clients. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period). Prerequisites: Art-242, Art-345, Art-344, Graphic Design major and Senior Status, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

ART-405 Colton Review (3.00 cr.)
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
This course provides a real-world design experience that includes collaborating with the English Department to produce a printed document for Meredith College,

The Colton Review, A Journal of Art and Literature, for Meredith College. Students work in teams to fulfill the roles of art director(s) and graphic designers. Prerequisites: ART-192 or ART-180, ART-242, and ART-444 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

ART-444 Special Topics in Graphic Design (3.00 cr.)

(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)

This course provides students with advanced research in graphic design special topics. The topic of this course may vary from semester to semester. Each course focuses on various issues in the field of graphic design and allows students to pursue individual projects related to the subject of the course. Projects reflect applications with specific audiences, contexts, and production criteria. Special emphasis is placed on the social/cultural role graphic designers play in their communities and their world. Visual explorations take place through the creation of theoretical and applied projects. These assignments will be supplemented by short readings, lectures, critiques and class discussions aimed at fostering critical engagement with the visual work produced in class. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period). Prerequisites: ART-110, ART-192 (or ART-180), and ART-242. May be repeated for credit.

ART-460 Advanced Interactive Design (3.00 cr)
Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

This advanced course builds on the fundamentals presented in ART-360 Interactive Design. It is designed to explore creative and communicative experiences as they apply to experimental screen-based projects, digital branding, strategy, and design developed for various content, needs, and audiences. Emphasis will be placed on problem-seeking/problem-solving processes using industry-standard interactive applications. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period). Prerequisite: ART-360. Open to Graphic Design majors; others with permission of instructor.

ART-480 Digital Photography (3.00 cr.)
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
This advanced-level course provides students with a strong foundation in the latest digital workflow methods, from advanced digital capture and image editing to master ditigal printing. Emphasis is placed on exploring digital photography as a medium for creative expression. A digital SLR camera with at least 5-megapixel resolution, histogram display and manual capability (adjustable shutter speeds and lens openings) is required for this course. A limited number of digital SLR cameras are available for student use on a rotating basis for students without cameras. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisites: ART-130, ART-180 or ART-192, ART-342 OR ART 344.

ART-490 Senior Project in Graphic Design (3.00 cr.)
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

The senior project is a capstone class for Graphic Design majors, which integrates the accumulated skills and knowledge obtained and cultivated previously in the curriculum. By developing a unique semester-long project, students have the opportunity to engage present and future professional interests. Student projects are self-initiated, self-defined, and self-directed. The scale of proposed project (scope and reach) and its final articulation (context, content, and form) are to be developed and executed through consultation with the instructor. All Graphic Design majors should register for this course during their senior year. Students graduating in the Spring should take the course in the semester that they graduate. Students who graduate in the Fall should take the course the semester before they graduate. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period). Prerequisites: Graphic Design major and Senior Status.

ART-491 Professional Practices and Portfolio Development in Graphic Design (3.00 cr.)

(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

In this course, students will develop a professional portfolio of work, create a self-identity system, design a business application suite, and explore graphic design business practices. Working individually with the instructor, each student reviews representative projects that showcase personal methodology and demonstrates overall conceptual abilities and technical competencies within their work. Professional design practices, such as the development of a résumé, cover letter, and business contracts, preparing for interviews, presenting and selling yourself, working with clients, and producing a unique self-promotional portfolio piece will also be addressed. All Graphic Design majors should register for this course during their senior year. Students graduating in the Spring should take the course in the semester that they graduate. Students who complete their degree in the Fall should take the course the semester before they graduate. Studio fee assessed (nonrefundable after drop/add period). Prerequisites: Graphic Design major and Senior Status. Co-requisite: ART-490 Senior Project in Graphic Design.

Art-494 Senior Project: Art History Thesis (3.00 cr.)

(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)

Open to junior and senior Art History minors, Medieval & Renaissance Studies minors or others with permission. In conjunction withy a faculty mentor, the student will research an in-depth exploration of an art history topic and write a formal research paper. The student will orally present the topic and her conclusions in a public forum.

ART-495 Portfolio Photography (1.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
This course provides students with the basic information necessary for making high quality digital slides of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of a professional slide portfolio. Topics include use of the digital SLR camera, the copy stand, lighting, metering with a gray card, explore, depth-of-field, and preparing digital slide file. Students should complete the course with excellent skills for photographing all types of artwork. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: Senior Status.

ART-496 Professional Practices (1.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
All Studio Art majors should register for this course during their senior year in their last semester. Students will be instructed on the basic business practices of art, understand the legal rights and procedures for the artist, practice presentation and marketing methods, prepare a portfolio of work, be informed about a wide range of art careers and graduate study opportunities, develop strategies for success in chosen concentration area, and demonstrate technical mastery by exhibiting work in a juried group exhibition. Prerequisites: ART-396 and Senior status in their last semester.

Art-497 Senior Exhibition (1.00 - 2.00 cr.)

(Fall and Spring Semesters Offered Every Year)

This course will provide students with practical experience in the installation and exhibition of a juried body of work. They will work collaboratively to execute and delegate the many tasks involved with the implementation of the exhibition. These tasks include work preparation, publication planning, publicity, statement writing, opening food preparations, and all areas of installation -- hanging and layout of work, lighting, signage, etc. Students will be responsible for all aspects of exhibition planning and installation. The governing concept of the exhibition is an ackowledgement and celebration of the student's accomplishments in the Department of Art. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisites: ART-396 and Senior Status, and ART-496 for Studio Art majors. Taken during the last semester.

ART-498 Honors Thesis in Art (3.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Open to seniors or qualified juniors in the Honors and/or Teaching Fellows programs majoring in art. In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project at an advanced level of complexity that will culminate in a paper, artistic object or performance, and an exhibition or presentation. The project must meet Honors Program thesis requirements as well as the expectations of the art department faculty. Prerequisites: ART- 101, ART-110 (for studio based projects only), ART-221 or ART-222.

ART-499 Junior & Senior Research in Art (1.00–3.00 cr.)
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Open to junior and senior majors and minors, or others with permission. In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project at an advanced level of complexity that will culminate in a paper or artistic object or performance and an exhibition or presentation. The precise nature of the culminating activity is dependent upon the artistic field and inquiry of study as deemed appropriate by the faculty mentor. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor is required. May be repeated for credit for a total of six semester hours. Prerequisites: ART-101, ART-110, ART-221 or ART-222.

ART-734 Foundations of Art Education (3.00 cr.)
(Course offered every third semester)
All Art Education, pre-art therapy, and students working toward licensure in art education are required to complete this course. Students will learn about the history of art education and various educational movements that have impacted the teaching of art in the public schools. Students will investigate the developmental stages as they impact artistic development in students, the teaching of art to diverse and exceptional students, theories of art instruction, art room practices, and issues and trends. Prerequisite: 15 hours of studio courses.

ART-735: Teaching and Methods: Art PreK–5 (3.00 cr.)
(Course offered every third semester)
The relationship between creative behavior and child growth through the visual arts is developed through research, practicum situations, and extensive early field experience. Methods for teaching exceptional children are also studied. Curriculum development is an integral part of the class. Twelve hours of studio art must be completed prior to registering for this class. Offered in rotation with ART-734, ART-736. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisites: ART-221 or ART-222.

ART-736: Teaching and Methods: Art in Grades 6–12 (3.00 cr.)
(Course offered every third semester)
A study of teaching methodologies appropriate for middle and high school students through research, practicum situations, and extensive early field experiences. Attention is given to adolescent development and its effect on creative visual development and the need for visual expression. Art health hazards, computer competencies and curriculum development are among topics covered. Twelve hours of studio art must be completed before registering for this course. Studio fee assessed. Offered in rotation with ART-734 and ART-735. Prerequisites: ART-221 or ART-222.

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