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Department of
Art and Visual Communication
Master of Arts
in Studio Art (MA)
Master of Arts
in Studio Art (MA)
In this unique graduate
program, all of the work can be done in the traditional
classroom/studio manner or can be completed off campus in the comfort of
your own studio.
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The Rolland Center
The Mimi and Ian Rolland
Art and Visual Communication Center opened in August
2000, is a 36,000 square foot complex that serves as the
home for the university’s School of Creative Arts. The
Rolland Center includes studios for woodworking,
photography, ceramics, painting, sculpture, weaving,
metalcraft, and printmaking as well as two galleries,
editing suites, two computer graphics labs, a
theater-like screening room, a computer animation lab,
television studio, classrooms and offices. A renovated
industrial site, the Rolland Center has already received
awards for its distinctive design that features high
ceilings, natural light and wide-open spaces.
In this unique graduate
program, all of the work can be done in the traditional
classroom/studio manner or off campus.
The On Campus Concept
In this program the
student pursues the entire course of study on campus as
a traditional student. In this format the student
attends classes and meets with faculty as scheduled.
This course of study provides students with greater
supervision and access to a broad range of faculty, the
university library and support facilities. Students are
required to attend two graduate critiques each semester
while they are enrolled.
The Off Campus Concept
In this program the
student can pursue the entire course of study off campus
with just occasional visits to campus. In this format
the student registers in a specific class but indicates
he or she will be working off campus. The student meets
initially with the instructor and they decide on the
precise course of study. The student then meets at least
three times during the semester with the instructor for
critiques and discussions. At the final visit, the
student submits all of the work required for that
particular course. Students are required to attend two
graduate critiques each semester while they are
enrolled.
A candidate in this
program will develop the following skills:
• Mastery and refinement
of technical skills in the studio major.
• An understanding of the
fine arts through historical and philosophical inquiry.
• An understanding of the
fine arts through critical interpretation and evaluation
of works of art.
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The
Program
The program requires 33
hours of study in any of six major areas: computer arts,
drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and ceramics.
The course work required
includes:
• Fifteen hours
in the major area.
• Nine hours in
a supporting area.
• Six hours in
art history/aesthetics.
• Three hours
for the thesis.
Master’s candidates will
be required to maintain a portfolio of progress for each
course which will be kept in The School of Creative
Arts. Upon or near completion of degree requirements,
candidates will also be required to participate in a
Graduate Student Exhibit. A set of slides will be
provided by the master’s candidate to the department for
documentation of studio work.
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Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission
include acceptance to the Graduate School and subsequent
approval by the full-time faculty of The School of
Creative Arts. Applicants must have an undergraduate
degree in art and an undergraduate GPA in art of 3.0 or
better on a four point scale. Any candidate not meeting
these criteria may be accepted by special permission of
the department but will maintain a status of provisional
student until deficiencies are addressed and the student
meets full admission criteria. Each applicant must
submit an application for admission to the Graduate
School as well as:
• A letter expressing
goals in pursuing the degree.
• An official resume from
each college or university previously attended.
• A portfolio of artwork
in the form of 20 slides.
• Three letters of
recommendation.
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Courses
ART 501
Drawing - 3 credit
hours
Drawing techniques and
media; fundamentals of representation, composition and
figure drawing.
ART 502-505
Advanced Drawing - 3
credit hours
Advanced drawing,
stressing individual problem solving. The student will
be expected to design his/her personal curriculum with
the approval of the instructor or to attend regularly
scheduled classes with advanced course syllabi. Each
course will be of increasing complexity and proficiency.
ART 506
Digital Imaging - 3
credit hours
An introductory study of
digital imaging processes and techniques in both the
visual and commercial arts. Computer imagery will be
generated using interactive processing software.
Students will study photo manipulation, retouching,
etc., in single and multiple color images.
Prerequisite: Art 550.
ART 508
Computer Graphics - 3
credit hours
A design class dealing
with computer illustration utilizing current vector
software. Designs will utilize type, illustration,
space, and color. Course work will include the design
of corporate logos, book and editorial illustrations,
etc. Both Macintosh and PC platforms are taught.
ART 509
Desktop Publishing - 3
credit hours
A course which deals with
the complexities of computer design and the layout of
various real-world graphics arts print projects using
current layout software on both PC and Macintosh
platforms. Design emphasis on utilization of type,
photography, space, and color. Course work will include
design and layout of various ads, brochures, etc.
ART 510
Painting - 3 credit
hours
Pictorial composition
involving problems of form, theme and techniques. Media
applications of oil and acrylic.
ART 511-514
Advanced Painting - 3
credit hours
Advanced painting,
stressing individual problem solving. The student will
be expected to design his/her personal curriculum with
the approval of the instructor or to attend regularly
scheduled classes with advanced course syllabi. Each
course will be of increasing complexity and proficiency.
ART 515
Interactive Multimedia
Presentations - 3 credit hours
Study of interactive
multimedia presentations. Combining text, graphics,
music, speech, and animation with various electronic
devices. Utilizing multimedia computer technology to
create interactive presentational works of art.
Prerequisite: ART 506, 508.
ART 516
Publication and Design
in Internet - 3 credit hours
An introduction to the
World Wide Web and the creation of web sites and home
pages.
Prerequisites: ART 506,
508.
ART 517
Introduction to 3/D
Computer Animation - 3 credit hours
A comprehensive overview
of the 3/D computer animation production process and
hands-on experience of creating 3/D models with surface
control. Principles and processes to be discussed
include storyboarding, modeling, camera lighting,
surface control, motion scripting and rendering.
Prerequisites: ART 506,
508.
ART 518
Advanced 3/D Computer
Animation - 3 credit hours
Advanced techniques in
modeling, animation, and rendering. Movements of
objects, actors, and cameras along with animated effects
of attributes will be demonstrated and discussed.
Prerequisites: ART 506,
508, 517.
ART 520
Printmaking - 3 credit
hours
Study and use of
printmaking including relief, woodcuts, lithography, and
intaglio. With approval of instructor, student may
concentrate in one of the three processes.
Prerequisite: ART 501.
ART 521-524
Advanced Printmaking -
3 credit hours
Advanced printmaking,
stressing individual problem solving. The student will
be expected to design his/her personal curriculum with
the approval of the instructor or to attend regularly
scheduled classes with advanced course syllabi. Each
course will be of increasing complexity and proficiency.
Prerequisite: ART 501,
520.
ART 530
Sculpture - 3 credit
hours
The exploration of
fundamental principles of sculptural forms. Technical
methods considered will be additive, subtractive,
manipulation, and substitution. Aesthetics, content and
historical precedents will also be studied.
ART 531-534
Advanced Sculpture - 3
credit hours
Advanced sculpture,
stressing individual problem solving. The student will
be expected to design his/her personal curriculum with
the approval of the instructor or to attend regularly
scheduled classes with advanced course syllabi. Each
course will be of increasing complexity and proficiency.
Prerequisite: ART 530.
ART 535
Metalcraft - 3 credit
hours
The construction,
decoration and finishing processes for metal. Relation
of physical nature of metal, potential of tools and
function of piece of metalwork. Use of silver, copper
and inexpensive metals.
ART 536-537
Advanced Metalcraft - 3
credit hours
Advanced metalcraft,
stressing individual problem solving. The student will
be expected to design his/her personal curriculum with
the approval of the instructor or to attend regularly
scheduled classes with advanced course syllabi. Each
course will be of increasing complexity and proficiency.
Prerequisite: ART 535.
ART 540
Ceramics - 3 credit
hours
Techniques of forming clay
by wheel and hand-built methods; glazing and firing.
Emphasis on the creative possibilities of this craft.
ART 541-544
Advanced Ceramics - 3
credit hours
Advanced ceramics,
stressing individual problem solving. The student will
be expected to design his/her personal curriculum with
the approval of the instructor or to attend regularly
scheduled classes with advanced course syllabi. Each
course will be of increasing complexity and proficiency.
Prerequisite: ART 540.
ART 545
Fiber Art - 3 credit
hours
Fiber construction and
decoration. Hand methods, table and floor looms, knot
tying. Experimentation with various methods.
ART 546-547
Advanced Fiber Art - 3
credit hours
Advanced fiber art,
stressing individual problem solving. The student will
be expected to design his/her personal curriculum with
the approval of the instructor or to attend regularly
scheduled classes with advanced course syllabi. Each
course will be of increasing complexity and proficiency.
Prerequisite: ART 545.
ART 550
Photography -
3 credit hours
Advanced principles of
photographic processes, with emphasis on self-expression
through visual interpretation. Creating, development
and composition of the photograph; darkroom techniques.
ART 551-554
Advanced Photography -
3 credit hours
Advanced photography,
stressing individual problem solving. The student will
be expected to design his/her personal curriculum with
the approval of the instructor or to attend regularly
scheduled classes with advanced course syllabi. Each
course will be of increasing complexity and proficiency.
Prerequisite: ART 550.
ART 555
Advanced Rendering - 3
credit hours
Study of advanced
rendering techniques using industry standard renderers.
Create custom shaders and develop an understanding of
the rendering process.
Prerequisites: ART 517, or
by instructor’s approval.
ART 556
Photographic Lighting
and Experimental Photography - 3 credit hours
Photography encompassing
artificial lighting and alternative darkroom techniques.
Alternative processes will be used to photograph and
print, i.e., cyanotype, Polaroid, liquid emulsions.
Prerequisite: ART 550.
ART 557
Character Modeling
/Puppet /Animation - 3 credit hours
Create highly articulated
models for animation. Study the use of rigid and smooth
skinning, envelope weighting, flexors, lattices,
non-linear and sculpt deformers.
Prerequisite: ART 518.
ART 558
Short-Form Compositing
- 3 credit hours
Compositing of
computer-generated elements with live action footage to
create photo-realistic effects, as well as motion
graphics and titling.
Prerequisite: ART 518.
ART 559
FX Animation-Particles
and Dynamics - 3 credit hours
This course will allow
students to study the use of particle effects for
creating smoke, fire, dust, sparks and other elements.
Also, students will use the dynamic functions for
collision detection, wind and gravity effects.
Prerequisite: ART 518.
ART 560
Art History/Aesthetics
I - 3 credit hours
Individually planned by
the student’s art advisor and the student. Emphasis is
on the student’s own needs and interest in art history,
art criticism, and/or aesthetics.
ART 561
Art History/Aesthetics
II - 3 credit hours
Individually planned by
the student’s art advisor and the student. Emphasis is
on the student’s own needs and interest in art history,
art criticism, and/or aesthetics.
ART 566
Interactive Internet -
3 credit hours
Explore the study of
interactivity for use on the Internet. Design
principles and discussion of the uses of interactive
technologies now and in the future.
Prerequisite: ART 508.
ART 570
Art Thesis - 3 credit
hours
A thesis will be written
in this course, the topic and length of which will be
decided by the student’s art advisor and the student.
The final paper will be delivered orally to a group
meeting of art faculty and art student body. Must have
permission of the Associate Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
ART 586
The Airbrush: Its Uses
and Techniques (a tutorial course) - 3 credit hours
An in-depth study of
techniques and uses for the airbrush. Must have
permission of department chair and Associate Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
ART 590
Directed Study - 3
credit hours
Individualized study of an
academic area of interest for which the student has an
adequate background.
Prerequisite: major or
minor in art at undergraduate level, or permission of
department chair and Associate Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
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