(For non-Art majors) Introduction to the field of Visual Art through a studio experience. Includes demonstrations, lectures and critiques planned to develop an appreciation of art as well as understanding media as a vehicle of expression.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.

Research examining the fundamental elements of visual arts design including: formal elements and their interactions, color theory, visual arts terminology, and analysis of content.

Introduction to visual arts professional practices, including: scholarly research, image management and usage, discipline-specific writing, career exploration, portfolio presentation and the use of technology in support of all such practices. Basic computer literacy is expected for completing research and assignments.

Provides a focused exploration of fine arts beyond core practices including: glass, stained glass, artists' books, non-static art, installation, and others.

Beginning studies in drawing.

An introductory studio exploration of digital strategies, technology and applications, as applied to visual arts. Suitable for all students interested in working with digital images.

Introduction to the discipline of painting. Discussions and critiques supplement studio experiences.

Introduction to the discipline of collage. Emphasis on creating unified visual statements with a variety of forms.

A study of expression in art and architecture which contribute to the Western cultural tradition.

A continuation of ART 221 with emphasis on the changing role of art in Western culture.

Study of visual arts in non-western societies including North American Indian/Native American; Mesoamerican; Oceania/Pacific Islands, Asian, and African cultures.

Introduction to printmaking as a fine art media.

Designed to familiarize the student with the art of traditional 35mm film photography. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of camera operation, black-and-white film development and printing processes, practicing critical evaluation, and understanding the photographic aesthetic.

Introduction to sculpture using multiple processes to explore technical and conceptual aspects of sculpture production.

A beginning ceramics course that primarily explores traditional hand-building techniques. Students will also be introduced to basic clay materials, clay mixing, and glaze application.

Basic processes, materials and tools in nonferrous metalwork.

Topic: Loom Weaving - Interlocking fibers via loom mechanisms; includes experience with fabric structures, fiber characteristics and the effective use of color. Topic: Off-Loom Fibers - Primary structures through a variety of manipulation techniques; may include primitive forms of weaving, felting, basketry and dyeing.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

An introduction to the principles, theories, and practices of gallery operations and exhibition development. Prerequisite: ART 202 Professional Practices in Visual Arts

A continuation of focused exploration of fine arts beyond core practices including glass, stained glass, artists' books, non-static art, installation, and others.

Intermediate studies in drawing.

Digital Art II

Intermediate studies in painting. Discussions and critiques supplement studio experience.

Intermediate studies of collage.

American art of the Colonial, 19th or 20th Century period including sculpture, architecture and painting.

a) Early Christian and Byzantine; b) Medieval; c) Romanesque; d) Gothic: A detailed investigation of the art of the Middle Ages.

Italian or Northern European architecture, sculpture and painting from 1250 to 1600.

The arts in Italy and Northern Europe between 1550 and 1850.

Nineteenth Century, 20th Century, Contemporary or Post-Modern art and architecture and the forces which influenced the period.

A survey of art created by people of African descent. Also discussed are some influences of Islam, Western Europe, and the Caribbean regions.

Recent movements in painting, sculpture and architecture, with emphasis on the United States and Canada.

Intermediate studies in printmaking.

A sequential continuation of the introductory course emphasizing the exploration of concepts, practicing critical evaluation and dialogue, and standard museum/archival presentation of photographs. Students have the option of working in digital and/or film.

Survey of the aesthetic and fundamental technical history of photography as a vital means of artistic expression and communication in North America and Western Europe from 1827 to 1940.

Art as a fundamental human activity on an individual and societal level. Studies theories of creativity and issues of cultural and social diversity as applicable to art therapy. Studio application of the psychologies of the Arts/Mindfulness in Art will be experienced as a learning tool.

Intermediate studies in sculpture.

An Intermediate course emphasizing the fundamentals of wheel throwing, clay and glaze formulation, as well as loading and firing kilns. Introduction to historical and contemporary aesthetic issues within ceramics through problem-solving assignments.

Intermediate studies in nonferrous metalwork.

Topic-Loom weaving - Interlocking fibers via loom mechanisms; includes experience with fabric structure, fiber characteristics and the effective use of color. Topic- Off-Loom Fibers - Primary structures through a variety of manipulation techniques; may include primitive forms of weaving, felting, basketry and dyeing.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.

Investigation into topics of diagnosis and treatment in mental health. This course explores therapeutic methods that may be used for diverse disorders and clinical diagnoses. Current research will be discussed.

Advanced study of theoretical frameworks, concepts, contents, and contexts of visual arts. Topic will vary from: the spiritual and the sacred in art, psychology and philosophy of art, primitivism in contemporary/modern art, cultural politics in art, feminism in art, science and technology in art, among others.

Advanced studies in drawing.

Advanced studies in digital media.

Advanced studies exploring the theory and practice of painting. Discussions and critiques supplement studio experiences.

Advanced studies exploring the theory and practice of mixed media approaches to drawing and painting.

An exploration of Multi-Modal healing techniques including Drama, Music, Poetry, and Play Therapy and their application in Art Therapy will be studied scholastically as well as experientially. Guest speakers on the topics presented as well as varied techniques as applicable to Art Therapy will be introduced.

Guided individual research on an approved topic. Repeatable up to 12 credits. Instructor Consent.

Topic: Art Education. Students plan and conduct an independent research project in art education. Research may be either basic or applied in nature. Results of the study will be reported in the style and form required for publication. Prerequisite: Minimum of 20 undergraduate credits in art and permission of the instructor. Topic: Art Therapy - Research into specific areas and elective topics in art therapy. Instructor Consent

Advanced studies in printmaking.

Advanced studies in photography concerned with defining a specific direction with a body of work with an emphasis on concept resolution.

This is an experiential studio-based art therapy course for those who intend to work in the healing, teaching, and art therapy professions to identify and explore personal and professional issues related to using the expressive arts in healing. It offers an opportunity for students to personally experience the expressive arts therapy process in depth through exploration of multiple arts media and techniques applicable to work with individuals and groups. Students will discover and define self through the creative process and explore the expressive arts as an essential tool for social change, a means of personal transformation, and a means of artistic liberation which all contribute to positive change in self and others.

Advanced studies in sculpture.

An advanced course that critically examines ceramic processes and aesthetic issues through extended creative projects developed in consultation with the instructor. Emphasis on producing a professional, coherent portfolio and supporting visual artists' materials.

Advanced studies in nonferrous metalwork.

Topic: Loom Weaving - Interlocking fibers via loom mechanisms; includes experience with fabric structure, fiber characteristics and the effective use of color. Topic: Off-Loom Fibers - Primary structures through a variety of manipulation techniques; may include primitive forms of weaving, felting, basketry and dyeing. Emphasis on expression.

This experiential course will provide an overview of history, theory, practice, and assessment in art therapy. An examination of art therapy through its principal orientations to psychology and psychotherapy will be presented. Areas to be addressed include the use of art therapy techniques with distinct populations, ethical considerations in the practice of art therapy, and hands on studio learning methods and activities.

Current theories on the nature and development of creativity will be explored. Class members will participate in a variety of studio experiences designed to develop creative thinking and learning techniques to encourage creative behavior.

Theoretical approaches and techniques used in art therapy. Students learn to develop and apply art therapy assessments.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.

Required of all Visual Arts majors during their year of anticipated graduation. By participating in this course, each student's work will be publicly presented to the UW-Superior and greater UW-Superior community. Includes portfolio development and/or exhibition requirements. Must be taken Pass-Fail.

Open only to advanced Art students who wish to pursue an individual art problem in any medium of their choosing. The student must take the responsibility of choosing a problem, outlining a plan of study to be submitted to the instructor at registration. The student works informally in co-operation with the instructor, who guides and evaluates in relation to the objective set forth. Instructor Consent

By special arrangement with a department faculty member the student may enroll in an independent study project which may entail travel or the use of resources to be found in the immediate region. Documentation will be required. Instructor Consent

Supervised experience providing practical application in specific disciplines. Integration of the competencies of the individualized focus in contract form. Topics: Art Education, Art Therapy, Gallery. Instructor Consent