Apr 28, 2024

2019-2020 Academic Catalog: Addendum A

2019-2020 Academic Catalog: Addendum A [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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	AE 1110 - Ceramics for Educators I: Clay Credits: 1.5 This introductory level hybrid course is split into two parts over an 8 week term. Part I is facilitated through an online learning management system (LMS) introducing the conceptual ideas within ceramics while highlighting historical and interdisciplinary connections. Part II occurs within the studio on campus in a week-long residency where students explore basic hand-building and wheel throwing techniques through the application and manipulation of low fire clay. Students explore translating these techniques to a K-12 classroom. Upon successful completion of this course, students demonstrate through studio projects a historical knowledge of clay, basic hand-building and throwing techniques, an understanding of safety requirements and practices in the ceramics studio. Students effectively communicate the concept and form of ceramics through class critiques and writing assignments. Prerequisites: FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize conceptual ideas through historical and interdisciplinary ceramic connections. Demonstrate application of basic hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. Define basic ceramic skills and ideas that can be translated to a K-12 classroom. Identify safety requirements regarding ceramic studio use. Illustrate effective communication of concept and form through class critiques and written assignments. Credits: 1.5
	AE 1111 - Ceramics for Educators II: Glaze + Firing Credits: 1.5 This introductory level hybrid course is split into two parts over an 8 week term. Part I is facilitated through an online learning management system (LMS) introducing students to conceptual and practical uses of surface decoration through historical and interdisciplinary ceramic connections. Part II occurs within the studio on campus in a week-long residency where students apply their conceptual knowledge to experimental applications of slips, underglazes, and glazes. Students learn hands-on operation of electric kilns. Students further explore translating these techniques to a K-12 classroom. Upon successful completion of this course, students demonstrate the ability to expressively manipulate clay surfaces using slips, glazes and firing techniques. Further, students effectively articulate their conceptual ideas through class critiques and written assignments. Prerequisites: AE 1110 - Ceramics for Educators I: Clay Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize conceptual and practical uses of surface decoration through historical and interdisciplinary ceramic connections. Demonstrate application of basic hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. Define basic ceramic skills and ideas that can be translated to a K-12 classroom. Identify safety requirements regarding ceramic studio use. Illustrate effective communication of concept and form through class critiques and written assignments. Credits: 1.5
	AE 1160 - Printmaking for Educators Credits: 3 This introductory level course provides basic skills and conceptual ideas of printmaking. Printmaking for Educators emphasizes the exploration of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques with an emphasis on non-toxic methods that can be adapted to the K-12 classroom. Students learn core fundamental technical skills including but not limited to: linocuts, relief collagraphs, and various monotype techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained knowledge in the techniques, materials, and proper use of printmaking equipment, which can be translated to a K-12 curriculum. Prerequisites: FD 1020 - 2D Design: Elements + Principles Course Learning Outcomes: Define basic printmaking skills and ideas that can be translated to a K-12 classroom. Illustrate conceptual ideas through printmaking processes. Recognize historical and contemporary processes, concepts and issues that inform the field of printmaking through project work. Identify safe handling, storage and responsible ecological and biological disposal of printmaking inks and chemicals. Credits: 3
	AE 1170 - Sculpture for Educators Credits: 3 This introductory level course investigates basic skills and conceptual ideas within sculpture through a wide variety of the processes and materials. Students engage in creative possibilities through a three-fold approach: process as critical thinking, attention to materials, and knowledge of contemporary and historical sculpture artists as they relate to a K-12 curriculum. Upon successful completion of this course, students demonstrate the ability to use a variety of materials to create sculptural work with techniques that can be translated to a K-12 classroom. Further, students effectively articulate their conceptual ideas through class critiques and written reflection. Prerequisites: FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality Course Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate application of basic sculpture techniques used to create three dimensional work. Recognize contemporary and historical sculpture work. Define basic sculpture skills and conceptual ideas that can be translated to a K-12 classroom. Identify safety requirements for sculptural materials and tools used in a K-12 classroom. Illustrate effective communication of conceptual ideas through class critiques and written assignments. Credits: 3
	AE 2000 - Art Education Sophomore Portfolio Review Credits: 0 Students who have completed 45-60 credit hours are required to participate in a sophomore portfolio review. Students will present original art and design work from Foundations courses where faculty evaluate mastery of foundational skills, identify strengths and areas of improvement. Art and design work will illustrate competency in visual elements and principles of design, drawing, color theory, and three-dimensional fundamentals. Upon successful completion of the Sophomore Portfolio Review, students transition into their major course of study. In addition to these requirements, AE students’ reviews will include the following Colorado Department of Education (CDE) requirements; a cumulative portfolio of work from art education courses, review of field experience hours, documentation of passed CBI fingerprint and background checks, and a review of dispositions necessary for teaching in a K-12 environment. Prerequisites: AE 2215 - Introduction to Art Education ; AE 2220 - Philosophy of Art + Education ; AE 2230 - Psychology of Creativity ; AE 2240 - Instructional Technology ; cleared fingerprint and CBI background checks Corequisites: FD 2300 - Foundations Sophomore Portfolio Review Notes: This course is Pass/Fail. Course Learning Outcomes: Students’ portfolio work reflect a growing knowledge of the content and central concepts needed in the field art education. Students arrive to their review on time, professionally dressed with all the portfolio requirements addressed and demonstrate a professional disposition necessary for the field of education. Students show completed field experience hours adequate for course level and present documentation of passing their State and Federal background check. Credits: 0
	AE 2215 - Introduction to Art Education Credits: 3 Field experience hours: 10 clock hours in a public or private school setting. The goal of this lecture/field experience class is to introduce philosophical issues about art education and to anticipate the practical application and resolution of these issues. Students research introductory and basic elements of curriculum design, lesson/unit plans, and assessment strategies. They generate applicable and pedagogically sound solutions addressing whom to teach, what to teach, and how and when to teach. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be familiar with leaders in art education and the issues and debates that currently define the field. Utilizing classroom observations and hands-on teaching practice, students will gain the knowledge to engage in learning and teaching as a reflective and active process. Prerequisites: None Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn knowledge of K-12 student literacy development in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will learn knowledge of K-12 content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the disciplines being taught. Students will learn knowledge of current K-12 developmental science, the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. Students will learn how to provide K-12 students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Credits: 3
	AE 2220 - Philosophy of Art + Education Credits: 3 Field experience hours: 15 clock hours in a public or private school setting. This course discusses and analyzes philosophical issues in art and education and their historical contexts. Students analyze the differences between and similarities among many philosophies and examine how each lead to and affect one another—as well as society and culture. Upon successful completion of this course, students have developed an individualized philosophy of art and education. Students identify theories and philosophies in action through readings, discussions, and field observations in K-12 classrooms; they better understand current debates in art education and how they affect society and culture. Prerequisites: AE 2215 - Introduction to Art Education ; must be an Art Education major Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn current K-12 developmental science, the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. Students will learn current research on effective instructional practices to meet the developmental and academic needs of K- 12 students. Students will learn how to provide K-12 students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Credits: 3
	AE 2230 - Psychology of Creativity Credits: 3 Field experience hours: 15 clock hours in a public or private school setting. This course offers an in-depth study of the aspects of the human personality that support or block creative impulses. The material includes discussion of well-known creative people in all disciplines, including science, literature, music, and art. Students examine how positive and negative aspects of personality influence creative people’s work. Students explore the influence of culture and social standards on creativity and further understand their own personal creative process and style. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to apply the principles of psychology to the process of creativity. Through assignments, papers, observations, fieldwork, and readings, students learn of the complexity of creative thinking and how it applies in K-12 art education. Prerequisites: AE 2215 - Introduction to Art Education ; must be an Art Education major Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn K-12 instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards; their district’s organized plan of instruction; and the individual needs of their students. Students will learn current K-12 developmental science, the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. Students will learn how to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Credits: 3
	AE 2240 - Instructional Technology Credits: 3 Students learn applications that support instruction and enhance student learning, including the use of the computer as an image-making tool. Skills at various levels include: technical use of the computer, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, wikis, blogs, basic stop motion animation and editing, digital storytelling, and use of the Internet. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to use the computer for a variety of teaching situations, are familiar with digital image-making software, can track and analyze student progress, and have prepared and delivered visual presentations. Prerequisites: AE 2215 - Introduction to Art Education ; must be an Art Education major Course Learning Outcomes: Students learn K-12 art content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the visual arts being taught. Students will learn K-12 lessons that reflect the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Students will learn appropriate K-12 available technology in their instruction to maximize student learning. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn to communicate effectively, making learning objectives clear and providing appropriate models of language for K-12. Students will learn appropriate methods to assess what each K-12 student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction. Credits: 3
	AE 3000 - Art Education Junior Portfolio Review Credits: 0 Students who have completed 60+ credit hours participate in a portfolio review to ensure they are progressing adequately in the art education program. A cumulative portfolio of work from Art Education courses is presented by the student; field experience hours are reviewed; and a review of dispositions necessary for teaching occurs through a presentation of professional work by the teacher candidate. Prerequisites: Complete 60+ credit hours or chair approval Course Learning Outcomes: Students’ portfolio work reflect substantive knowledge of the content and central concepts needed in the field art education. This includes presenting results of the national Praxis exam. Students arrive to their review on time, professionally dressed with all the portfolio requirements addressed and demonstrate a professional disposition necessary for the field of education. Students show completed field experience hours adequate for course level and present documentation of passing their State and Federal background check. Credits: 0
	AE 3220 - Teaching in a Multicultural Environment Credits: 3 Field experience hours: 20 clock hours in a public or private school setting. Students learn how race, culture, and immigration affect society, and the role of public education in a democratic society. Students investigate how culture affects education. They learn current theories of multicultural education and their place in the contemporary politics of public education. Students use this knowledge to develop successful instructional practices that create positive learning environments for a variety of diverse K-12 learners. Upon successful completion of this course, students have developed curriculum that educates K-12 students on the importance of critical citizenship, and have learned how to take action on social issues in their own lives. Prerequisites: AE 2220 - Philosophy of Art + Education ; AE 2230 - Psychology of Creativity ; AE 2240 - Instructional Technology ; must be an Art Education major Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn K-12 lessons that reflect the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Students learn how to make instruction and content relevant to students and take actions to connect students’ background and contextual knowledge with new information being taught. Students will learn how to demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity, while working toward common goals as a community and as a country. Students will learn current research on effective instructional practices to meet the developmental and academic needs of K- 12 students. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Students will learn to advocate for schools and students, partnering with students, families and communities as appropriate. Students will learn high ethical standards in the teaching profession. Credits: 3
	AE 3240 - Reading in the Content Area Credits: 3 Field experience hours: 20 clock hours in a public or private school setting. The course has three main goals: identifying the meta-cognitive skills inherent in an arts curriculum; investigating models of arts integration; and researching potential texts, art making activities, and classroom activities that support higher order thinking in the arts. Objectives include comparing and contrasting the common elements of written, spoken, and visual language. Journaling serves as a main strategy. Upon successful completion of this course, students understand the many correlations between visual arts and literacy development, and have developed lesson plans that illustrate learning that is unique to the arts classroom. They demonstrate an understanding of visual literacy through the development of strategies for teaching and the creation of lesson plans that incorporate critical thinking skills in arts-based curricula. Prerequisites: AE 2220 - Philosophy of Art + Education ; AE 2230 - Psychology of Creativity ; AE 2240 - Instructional Technology : must be an Art Education major Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn K-12 instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards; their district’s organized plan of instruction; and the individual needs of their students. Students will learn knowledge of K-12 student literacy development in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will learn K-12 lessons that reflect the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Students will learn current research on effective instructional practices to meet the developmental and academic needs of K- 12 students. Students will learn appropriate K-12 available technology in their instruction to maximize student learning. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn to communicate effectively, making learning objectives clear and providing appropriate models of language for K-12. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Credits: 3
	AE 3263 - Methods of Art Education, K-12 Part I Credits: 3 Field experience hours: 100 clock hours in a public or private school setting. This studio course provides students the opportunity to synthesize their learning before going into the field as a student teacher. This methods class puts theory and planning into practice. Students will participate in a fieldwork practicum in this course and author and instruct standards-based units that effectively combine their practice as artists, their knowledge as educators, and their Liberal Arts courses. Students will apply the elements of curriculum design, lesson/unit plans, accommodations, modifications, and assessment strategies as part of their own action research in the field. Students model and demonstrate the skills intrinsic to the lesson, participate in the process, and create the art product resulting from the lesson objectives. Students will understand what it means to be part of a professional learning environment, based on common inquiry, personal reflections, and peer feedback. Research and investigations of student diversity, multicultural objectives, learning styles, and exceptionality are incorporated into practical applications. Upon successful completion of this course, students will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates findings of their research as it relates to their teaching philosophy, methods, and strategies for developing art programs for the K-12 student, instructional objectives, lesson, and unit plans using a variety of media, and personal reflection based on classroom practice. Prerequisites: AE 3220 - Teaching in a Multicultural Environment ; AE 3240 - Reading in the Content Area ; must be an Art Education major. This course is taken the term directly prior to Student Teaching. Notes: (Formerly AE 3261 Methods of Art Education, K-12 Part I; 2 credits each) Course Learning Outcomes: Students learn K-12 art content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the visual arts being taught. Students will learn K-12 lessons that reflect the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Students learn how to make instruction and content relevant to students and take actions to connect students’ background and contextual knowledge with new information being taught. Students will learn strategies foster a predictable learning environment in the classroom in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers. Students will learn how to demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity, while working toward common goals as a community and as a country. Students will learn how to engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths. Students will learn how to provide proactive, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students. Students will learn current K-12 developmental science, the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. Students learn how to plan and consistently deliver instruction that draws on results of student assessments, is aligned to academic standards and advances students’ level of content knowledge and skills. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to provide K-12 students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. Students will learn to communicate effectively, making learning objectives clear and providing appropriate models of language for K-12. Students will learn appropriate methods to assess what each K-12 student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Students will learn how to link professional growth to their professional goals. Students will learn to respond to a complex, dynamic environment. Students will learn high ethical standards in the teaching profession. Required Textbooks: Rethinking Curriculum in Art - ISBN: 9780871926920 Teaching Meaning in Artmaking - ISBN: 9780871925831 Credits: 3
	AE 3264 - Methods of Art Education, K-12 Part II Credits: 3 Field experience hours: 100 clock hours in a public or private school setting. This studio course provides students the opportunity to synthesize their learning before going into the field as a student teacher. This methods class puts theory and planning into practice. Students will participate in a fieldwork practicum in this course and author and instruct standards-based units that effectively combine their practice as artists, their knowledge as educators, and their Liberal Arts courses. Students will apply the elements of curriculum design, lesson/unit plans, accommodations, modifications, and assessment strategies as part of their own action research in the field. Students model and demonstrate the skills intrinsic to the lesson, participate in the process, and create the art product resulting from the lesson objectives. Students will understand what it means to be part of a professional learning environment, based on common inquiry, personal reflections, and peer feedback. Research and investigations of student diversity, multicultural objectives, learning styles, and exceptionality are incorporated into practical applications. Upon successful completion of this course, students will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates findings of their research as it relates to their teaching philosophy, methods, and strategies for developing art programs for the K-12 student, instructional objectives, lesson, and unit plans using a variety of media, and personal reflection based on classroom practice. Prerequisites: AE 3220 - Teaching in a Multicultural Environment ; AE 3240 - Reading in the Content Area ; must be an Art Education major. This course is taken the term directly prior to Student Teaching. Notes: (Formerly AE 3262 Methods of Art Education, K-12 Part II; 2 credits each) Course Learning Outcomes: Students learn K-12 art content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the visual arts being taught. Students will learn K-12 lessons that reflect the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Students learn how to make instruction and content relevant to students and take actions to connect students’ background and contextual knowledge with new information being taught. Students will learn strategies foster a predictable learning environment in the classroom in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers. Students will learn how to demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity, while working toward common goals as a community and as a country. Students will learn how to engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths. Students will learn how to provide proactive, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students. Students will learn current K-12 developmental science, the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. Students learn how to plan and consistently deliver instruction that draws on results of student assessments, is aligned to academic standards and advances students’ level of content knowledge and skills. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to provide K-12 students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. Students will learn to communicate effectively, making learning objectives clear and providing appropriate models of language for K-12. Students will learn appropriate methods to assess what each K-12 student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Students will learn how to link professional growth to their professional goals. Students will learn to respond to a complex, dynamic environment. Students will learn high ethical standards in the teaching profession. Required Textbooks: Rethinking Curriculum in Art - ISBN: 9780871926920 Teaching Meaning in Artmaking - ISBN: 9780871925831 Credits: 3
	AE 3280 - Statistics: Assessing Learning + Teaching Credits: 3 The course introduces basic statistics principles and applies them to the purposes for and approaches to assessment, both traditional and alternative. Study includes quantitative and qualitative methods for assessing student performance in art and design, as well as course and program effectiveness. Proficiencies are determined by measuring the student’s ability to organize data; plan teaching effectiveness; devise and demonstrate assessment; and evaluate instruments and methodologies. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have learned basic statistical methods for data collection and analysis for the purpose of assessing teaching and learning in K-12 schools. Students will also become familiar with how to assess their own teaching skills and to recognize the importance and methods of assessing student learning in the classroom. Prerequisites: AE 3220 - Teaching in a Multicultural Environment ; must be an Art Education major. Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn K-12 instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards; their district’s organized plan of instruction; and the individual needs of their students. Students will demonstrate mathematics in K-12 Visual Arts and understand how to promote K-12 student development in numbers and operations, algebra, geometry and measurement and data analysis and probability. Students will plan and practice delivering instruction that draws on results of student assessments, is aligned to academic standards and advances students’ level of content knowledge and skills. Students will use appropriate methods to assess what each K-12 student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction. Credits: 3
	AE 4000 - Art Education Senior Portfolio Review Credits: 0 Students who have completed 90+ credit hours participate in an upper level portfolio review to ensure they are prepared to enter a career in education upon graduation. A cumulative professional portfolio of work from Art Education courses is presented by the student including their Teacher Work Sample. This review addresses total field experience hours, Praxis test results and dispositions necessary for a professional teacher. Prerequisites: Complete 90+ credit hours or chair approval Corequisites: AE 4934 - Student Teaching Seminar Part II Course Learning Outcomes: Students have built a portfolio work that reflects developed knowledge of the content and central concepts needed in the field art education. This includes presenting results of the national Praxis exam. Students’ portfolio is designed for career job interviews. Students arrive to their review on time, professionally dressed with all the portfolio requirements addressed and demonstrate a professional disposition necessary for the field of education. Students show completed field experience hours adequate for course level and present documentation of passing their State and Federal background check. Credits: 0
	AE 4245 - Classroom Management Credits: 3 Field experience hours: 20 clock hours in a public or private school setting. The goal of this course is to enable teacher candidates to design, organize, and facilitate positive learning environments. Students will observe, document, devise, and discuss consistent teacher behaviors that encourage high standards of student involvement in classroom activities. Students will investigate how effective management skills and high quality instruction can facilitate learning environments where all students can learn and succeed. Proficiencies are determined by the candidate’s ability to plan and design clear expectations about appropriate and inappropriate behavior, efficient use of time, room organization, dissemination of materials, cleanup, and project storage. Study includes the teaching cycle, positive characteristics of classroom managers, and prescriptions for effective management of the classroom and instruction. Legal rights, due process, and school governance augment the course objectives. Prerequisites: AE 3220 - Teaching in a Multicultural Environment ; AE 3240 - Reading in the Content Area ; must be an Art Education major Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn strategies foster a predictable learning environment in the classroom in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers. Students will learn how to demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity, while working toward common goals as a community and as a country. Students will learn how to engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths. Students will learn to adapt their teaching for the benefit of all students, including those with special needs across a range of ability levels. Students will learn to create a learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior, efficient use of time and appropriate intervention strategies. Students will learn current K-12 developmental science, the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. Students will learn to advocate for schools and students, partnering with students, families and communities as appropriate. Students will learn high ethical standards in the teaching profession. Credits: 3
	AE 4255 - Student Teaching: Elementary Credits: 6 Field experience hours: 300 clock hours in a Denver Metro area public or private secondary school setting. This is an extended field experience practicum and mentorship completed during the final term of the AE program. The student teacher spends eight weeks in an elementary school setting. The student teacher is observed, guided, and coached by a cooperating teacher in the accredited public or private school and a supervising teacher from the college. The cooperating teacher has a minimum of three years experience in teaching art. Responsibility for taking over the teaching by the RMCAD student teacher is gradually increased, allowing growth in a safe, supervised environment. The student teacher keeps a reflective journal and learning portfolio as an assessment instrument and a future resource. Feedback is consistently given and documented. Prerequisites: AE 3264 - Methods of Art Education, K-12 Part II , 200 Field Experience Hours completed, Fingerprint and CBI Background Check cleared. Corequisites: AE 4933 - Student Teaching Seminar Part I or AE 4934 - Student Teaching Seminar Part II . Notes: A summative evaluation of the student teacher’s performance establishes proficiencies, which are translated into a Pass/Fail grade. AE 4930 Student Teaching Seminar is taken concurrently. (Formerly AE 4250) Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn K-12 instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards; their district’s organized plan of instruction; and the individual needs of their students. Students will learn knowledge of K-12 student literacy development in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will demonstrate mathematics in K-12 Visual Arts and understand how to promote K-12 student development in numbers and operations, algebra, geometry and measurement and data analysis and probability. Students learn K-12 art content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the visual arts being taught. Students will learn K-12 lessons that reflect the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Students learn how to make instruction and content relevant to students and take actions to connect students’ background and contextual knowledge with new information being taught. Students will learn strategies foster a predictable learning environment in the classroom in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers. Students will learn how to demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity, while working toward common goals as a community and as a country. Students will learn how to engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths. Students will learn how to adapt their teaching to benefit all students, including those with special needs across a range of ability levels. Students will learn how to provide proactive, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students. Students will learn to create a learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior, efficient use of time and appropriate intervention strategies. Students will learn current K-12 developmental science, the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. Students will plan and practice delivering instruction that draws on results of student assessments, is aligned to academic standards and advances students’ level of content knowledge and skills. Students will learn current research on effective instructional practices to meet the developmental and academic needs of K- 12 students. Students will learn appropriate K-12 available technology in their instruction to maximize student learning. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to provide K-12 students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. Students will learn to communicate effectively, making learning objectives clear and providing appropriate models of language for K-12. Students will learn appropriate methods to assess what each K-12 student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Students will learn how to link professional growth to their professional goals. Students will learn to respond to a complex, dynamic environment. Students will learn strategies to exhibit leadership in their K-12 placements schools. Students will learn how to contribute to K-12 educational practices and the teaching profession. Students will learn systems to advocate for K-12 schools and students, partnering with students, families and communities as appropriate. Students will learn high ethical standards in the teaching profession. Students learn how to demonstrate high levels of K-12 student learning, growth and academic achievement. Students will learn how to demonstrate high levels of student academic growth in the skills necessary for post secondary and workforce readiness, including democratic and civic participation. Students will learn strategies to demonstrate their ability to utilize multiple data sources and evidence to evaluate their practice, and make adjustments where needed to continually improve an attainment of student academic growth. Credits: 6
	AE 4265 - Student Teaching: Secondary Credits: 6 Field experience hours: 300 clock hours in a Denver Metro area public or private secondary school setting. This is an extended field experience practicum and mentorship completed during the final term of the AE program. The student teacher spends eight weeks in a secondary school setting. The student teacher is observed, guided, and coached by a cooperating teacher in the accredited public or private school and a supervising teacher from the college. The cooperating teacher has a minimum of three years experience in teaching art. Responsibility for taking over the teaching by the RMCAD student teacher is gradually increased, allowing growth in a safe, supervised environment. The student teacher keeps a reflective journal and learning portfolio as an assessment instrument and a future resource. Feedback is consistently given and documented. Prerequisites: AE 3264 - Methods of Art Education, K-12 Part II , 200 Field Experience Hours completed, Fingerprint and CBI Background Check cleared. Corequisites: AE 4933 - Student Teaching Seminar Part I or AE 4934 - Student Teaching Seminar Part II . Notes: A summative evaluation of the student teacher’s performance establishes proficiencies, which are translated into a Pass/ Fail grade. AE 4930 Student Teaching Seminar is taken concurrently. (Formerly AE 4260) Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn K-12 instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards; their district’s organized plan of instruction; and the individual needs of their students. Students will learn knowledge of K-12 student literacy development in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will demonstrate mathematics in K-12 Visual Arts and understand how to promote K-12 student development in numbers and operations, algebra, geometry and measurement and data analysis and probability. Students learn K-12 art content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the visual arts being taught. Students will learn K-12 lessons that reflect the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Students learn how to make instruction and content relevant to students and take actions to connect students’ background and contextual knowledge with new information being taught. Students will learn strategies foster a predictable learning environment in the classroom in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers. Students will learn how to demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity, while working toward common goals as a community and as a country. Students will learn how to engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths. Students will learn how to adapt their teaching to benefit all students, including those with special needs across a range of ability levels. Students will learn how to provide proactive, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students. Students will learn to create a learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior, efficient use of time and appropriate intervention strategies. Students will learn current K-12 developmental science, the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, social and emotional development of their students. Students will plan and practice delivering instruction that draws on results of student assessments, is aligned to academic standards and advances students’ level of content knowledge and skills. Students will learn current research on effective instructional practices to meet the developmental and academic needs of K- 12 students. Students will learn appropriate K-12 available technology in their instruction to maximize student learning. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to provide K-12 students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. Students will learn to communicate effectively, making learning objectives clear and providing appropriate models of language for K-12. Students will learn appropriate methods to assess what each K-12 student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Students will learn how to link professional growth to their professional goals. Students will learn to respond to a complex, dynamic environment. Students will learn strategies to exhibit leadership in their K-12 placements schools. Students will learn how to contribute to K-12 educational practices and the teaching profession. Students will learn systems to advocate for K-12 schools and students, partnering with students, families and communities as appropriate. Students will learn high ethical standards in the teaching profession. Students learn how to demonstrate high levels of K-12 student learning, growth and academic achievement. Students will learn how to demonstrate high levels of student academic growth in the skills necessary for postsecondary and workforce readiness, including democratic and civic participation. Students will learn strategies to demonstrate their ability to utilize multiple data sources and evidence to evaluate their practice, and make adjustments where needed to continually improve an attainment of student academic growth. Credits: 6
	AE 4933 - Student Teaching Seminar Part I Credits: 1 This capstone, culminating course is taken concurrently with the student teaching courses AE 4255 and AE 4265 . Student teachers share experiences, challenges, celebrations, concerns, and strategies from their student teaching assignments. The course content is based on real-life, ethnographic experiences and events that impact philosophy, theory, and practice. Other seminar objectives include career opportunities, interview strategies, resume critique, advising on the students’ action research project that culminates in a Teacher Work Sample document, and portfolio assessment. Proficiencies are determined by quantity of participation and quality of shared insights, observable application of discussions and solutions, and the demonstration of knowledge, skills, and strategies that make up the content of all art education and education coursework. Corequisites: AE 4000 - Art Education Senior Portfolio Review ; and AE 4255 - Student Teaching: Elementary or AE 4265 - Student Teaching: Secondary Notes: (Formerly AE 4935 Student Teaching Seminar) Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn K-12 instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards; their district’s organized plan of instruction; and the individual needs of their students. Students learn K-12 art content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the visual arts being taught. Students will learn how to demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity, while working toward common goals as a community and as a country. Students will learn how to engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths.Students will learn current research on effective instructional practices to meet the developmental and academic needs of K- 12 students. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn to communicate effectively, making learning objectives clear and providing appropriate models of language for K-12. Students will learn appropriate methods to assess what each K-12 student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Students will learn how to link professional growth to their professional goals. Students will learn to respond to a complex, dynamic environment. Students will learn strategies to exhibit leadership in their K-12 placements schools. Students will learn how to contribute to K-12 educational practices and the teaching profession. Students will learn systems to advocate for K-12 schools and students, partnering with students, families and communities as appropriate. Students will learn high ethical standards in the teaching profession. Students learn how to demonstrate high levels of K-12 student learning, growth and academic achievement. Students will learn how to demonstrate high levels of student academic growth in the skills necessary for post secondary and workforce readiness, including democratic and civic participation. Students will learn strategies to demonstrate their ability to utilize multiple data sources and evidence to evaluate their practice, and make adjustments where needed to continually improve an attainment of student academic growth. Credits: 1
	AE 4934 - Student Teaching Seminar Part II Credits: 1 This capstone, culminating course is taken concurrently with the student teaching courses AE 4255 and AE 4265 . Student teachers share experiences, challenges, celebrations, concerns, and strategies from their student teaching assignments. The course content is based on real-life, ethnographic experiences and events that impact philosophy, theory, and practice. Other seminar objectives include career opportunities, interview strategies, resume critique, advising on the students’ action research project that culminates in a Teacher Work Sample document, and portfolio assessment. Proficiencies are determined by quantity of participation and quality of shared insights, observable application of discussions and solutions, and the demonstration of knowledge, skills, and strategies that make up the content of all art education and education coursework. Corequisites: AE 4000 - Art Education Senior Portfolio Review ; and AE 4255 - Student Teaching: Elementary or AE 4265 - Student Teaching: Secondary Notes: (Formerly AE 4935 Student Teaching Seminar) Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn K-12 instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards; their district’s organized plan of instruction; and the individual needs of their students. Students learn K-12 art content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the visual arts being taught. Students will learn how to demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity, while working toward common goals as a community and as a country. Students will learn how to engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths. Students will learn current research on effective instructional practices to meet the developmental and academic needs of K- 12 students. Students will learn to establish and communicate high expectations for all K-12 students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn to communicate effectively, making learning objectives clear and providing appropriate models of language for K-12. Students will learn appropriate methods to assess what each K-12 student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction. Students will learn how to analyze K-12 student learning, development and growth and apply what they learn to improve their practice. Students will learn how to link professional growth to their professional goals. Students will learn to respond to a complex, dynamic environment. Students will learn strategies to exhibit leadership in their K-12 placements schools. Students will learn how to contribute to K-12 educational practices and the teaching profession. Students will learn systems to advocate for K-12 schools and students, partnering with students, families and communities as appropriate. Students will learn high ethical standards in the teaching profession. Students learn how to demonstrate high levels of K-12 student learning, growth and academic achievement. Students will learn how to demonstrate high levels of student academic growth in the skills necessary for post secondary and workforce readiness, including democratic and civic participation. Students will learn strategies to demonstrate their ability to utilize multiple data sources and evidence to evaluate their practice, and make adjustments where needed to continually improve an attainment of student academic growth. Credits: 1
Art History
	AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design Credits: 3 This entry-level course introduces students to the disciplines of art and design through the exploration of various academic topics within the fields. Lectures, readings, and discussions investigate topics such as what defines art and how artists and designers engage within the framework of time and space. Students explore art and design through content, aesthetic values, and explorations of visual critical thinking. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be versed in the formal elements and principles of design; the various types of media found within the visual arts and design disciplines; the art market; and art historical categorical divisions. Additionally, students will obtain elementary knowledge of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Prerequisites: none Course Learning Outcomes: Students identify and define the elements and principles of design as well as the various types of media found within the visual arts and design disciplines. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Credits: 3
	AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval Credits: 3 In the first of the sequence of required courses in the history of art, students explore the major artists, movements, and artistic themes of the Western tradition—beginning with prehistoric art and concluding with Medieval Art. Lectures and readings examine ways in which artists conceive of religion, society, politics, and the role of men and women within their historical and stylistic context. In addition, the course considers various media and materials, such as painting, sculpture, architecture, and the fundamentals of design and composition. Upon successful completion of this course, students will recognize a broad range of artists, works, and styles from ancient to medieval art. Furthermore, students will learn basic methods in discipline of art history, such as formal analysis, and write knowledgeably on topics from ancient to medieval art Prerequisites: EN 1110 - Composition I Notes: (Formerly AH 1010). Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students identify and define the elements and principles of design as well as the various types of media found within the visual arts and design disciplines. Students recognize formal art historical divisions of western art from antiquity through the medieval period. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Required Textbooks: Art History, 5th Edition - ISBN: 9780205873470 A Short Guide to Writing About Art, 11th Edition - ISBN: 9780205886999 Credits: 3
	AH 1200 - Art History II: Renaissance to Post Impressionism Credits: 3 In the second of the sequence of required courses in the history of art, students explore the major artists, movements, and artistic themes of Western tradition—beginning with the Renaissance and concluding with Post Impressionism. Lectures and readings examine ways in which artists conceive of religion, society, politics, and the roles of men and women within their historical and stylistic context. In addition, the course considers various media and materials, such as painting, sculpture, and architecture, as well as the fundamentals of design and composition. Upon successful completion of this course, students will recognize a broad range of artists, works, and styles from the Renaissance and concluding with Post Impressionism. Further, students will become familiar with relevant art theory and methodology; learn to conduct research within the discipline of art history; and write knowledgeably on topics from the Renaissance to Post Impressionism. Prerequisites: AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval or EN 1110 - Composition I Notes: It is recommended that most students complete AH1100 as the prerequisite. Interior Design students must complete EN1110 as their prerequisite. Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students demonstrate scholarly research skills through a critical evaluation of secondary sources. Students recognize formal art historical divisions including a broad range of artists, works, and styles from western art beginning with the Renaissance and concluding with Post Impressionism. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Required Textbooks: Art History, 5th Edition - ISBN: 9780205873470 A Short Guide to Writing About Art, 11th Edition - ISBN: 9780205886999 Credits: 3
	AH 2020 - History of International Animation Credits: 3 This course explores the evolution of the animation art form; its ways of expression; the power of its language; symbolism; variety of media; communication of ideas; political viewpoints; creation of impact; and mood. Students study the visual and design styles of both commercial and independent animation from America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Far East. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand the art of animation from its early roots through the present—having studied the development of animators, studios, technologies, styles, business, and the influence of social/political change. Prerequisites: AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design or AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval . Notes: Offered online only. (Formerly AN 1310) Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students recognize formal art historical divisions of Animation. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Students understand the impact of key animators on the industry. Students recognize the development of studios, technologies, styles, business, and the influence of social/political change in the field of animation. Identify elements of design and the role they play in visual storytelling. Required Textbooks: ONLINE: The World History of Animation - ISBN: 9780520261129 Credits: 3
	AH 2050 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3 This seminar and research course addresses important historical and contemporary developments in visual communication. Beginning with the roots of pictorial and written languages, the content moves to key 19th and 20th century periods (including the emergence of the Bauhaus and typographic history), then culminates with the contemporary scene. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have engaged in reading, writing, and verbal critical thinking skills—both as individuals and in teams. Students will understand the embedded relationships between graphic design, culture, technology, and society. Prerequisites: AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design or AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval . Notes: Offered online only. Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students recognize formal art historical divisions of Graphic Design by identifying and differentiating key design movements. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Understand the progression of written languages. Analyze the work of designers and typographers. Understand cultural influences and the effects of technological advancements on various aspects of design history. Required Textbooks: ON-CAMPUS: EBOOK: Megg’s History of Graphic Design, , 5th Edition - ISBN: 9780078119156 ONLINE: Graphic Design History: A Critical Guide, 2nd Edition - ISBN: 9780205219452 Credits: 3
	AH 2060 - History of American Illustration Credits: 3 This course offers the beginning illustration student a broad view of the major personalities who influenced the illustration field. Examining how past illustrators conceived and produced their artwork for the mass media, this course uncovers the roots of style and reveals the singular philosophies that shaped the major avenues of illustration. Upon successful completion of this course, students will exhibit increased skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and in employing analytical skills in evaluating the influences of the past in shaping visual storytelling styles within American culture. Prerequisites: AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design or AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval . Notes: Offered online only. Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students recognize formal art historical divisions of Illustration. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Understand the relationship between art history and the history of American illustration. Understand elements of design and the role they play in visual storytelling. Credits: 3
	AH 2080 - History of Photography Credits: 3 This course explores the history of photography from its beginnings in the 1830s to current developments in photographic practice. Lectures and readings examine major schools of photography (i.e. pictorialism, formalism, straight photography), as well as technological developments and photographic processes which expand the possibilities of the medium. Photography blurs the boundaries between art, science, and document; challenges our conception of reality; and raises questions about authenticity and artistic merit. The goal of this course is to develop a better understanding of the complex history of photography, its diversity of social functions, its effect on our modern vision of the world, and to address the theoretical questions inherent to this modern medium. Upon successful completion of this course, students possess a deeper understanding of the history of photography. Furthermore, students will conduct research and write knowledgeably on topics from the history of photography. Prerequisites: AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design or AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval . Notes: Offered online only. Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, and spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students identify and define the elements and principles of design as well as the various types of media found within Photography. Understand the technology, historical context and stylistic movements within the history of photography. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Credits: 3
	AH 2090 - History of Fashion Design Credits: 3 This course explores the evolution of wearing apparel and personal adornment throughout history to examine more than 20,000 years of fashion periods reflecting politics, economics, fine art, and anthropological influences. Students will investigate how history interplays with the defining styles that have emerged in clothing from the beginning of time to the contemporary interpretations of couture fashion. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of how wearing apparel evolved from function to fashion as it related to the historical context and cultural influence in which it developed. Prerequisites: AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design or AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval . Notes: Offered online only. Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, and spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students recognize formal art historical divisions of Fashion Design. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Students understand the historical context of how wearing apparel evolved from function to fashion. Required Textbooks: Survey of Historic Costume, 5th Edition - ISBN: 9781501395253 Credits: 3
	AH 2300 - Art History III: Fauvism Through Modern Credits: 3 In this course, students explore the major artists, movements, and artistic themes of Fauvism through the modern period. Lectures and readings examine ways in which artists conceive of religion, society, politics, and the roles of men and women within their historical and stylistic context. In addition, the course considers various media and materials; the fundamentals of design and composition; and global/cultural perspectives. Upon successful completion of this course, students will recognize a broad range of artists, works, and styles—from Fauvism through the modern period. Furthermore, they will become familiar with relevant art theory and methodology; learn to conduct research within the discipline of art history; and write knowledgeably on topics from Fauvism through the modern period. Prerequisites: AH 1200 - Art History II: Renaissance to Post Impressionism Notes: (Formerly AH 1030). Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students recognize formal art historical divisions of western art from Fauvism through the modern period. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Required Textbooks: Art History, 5th Edition - ISBN: 9780205873470 Art in Theory: 1900 - ISBN: 9780631227083 ADDITIONAL ONLINE: A Short Guide to Writing About Art, 11th Edition - ISBN: 9780205886999 Credits: 3
	AH 2400 - Seminar in Contemporary Art Credits: 3 This seminar course focuses on issues, art movements, and criticism from Postmodern to the present. Students investigate Postmodern and contemporary art through the writings of artists and critics, lectures, and readings. Furthermore, students will become familiar with relevant art theory and methodology; learn to conduct research within the discipline of art history; and write knowledgeably on Postmodern and contemporary topics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to articulate Postmodern and contemporary art issues—both critically and historically—in relation to larger social and political contexts. Prerequisites: AH 1200 - Art History II: Renaissance to Post Impressionism Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses. Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, and spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students recognize formal art historical divisions including a broad range of artists, works, and styles from western art from the Postmodern through the Contemporary period. Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies. Employ analytical processes to assess works of art by evaluating each author’s point of view, comparing and contrasting their theories on culture, and assessing their pertinence to artistic practice. Required Textbooks: ONLINE: Art in Theory: 1900-2000 - ISBN: 9780631227083 ONLINE: Themes of Contemporary Art - ISBN: 9780199797073 Credits: 3
	AH 3010 - Topics in The History of Western Art Credits: 3 In the last of the sequence of required courses in the history of art, students concentrate on one topic in the history of modern and contemporary art and design. Advanced studies are designed to allow students to focus intensively on themes, issues, methods, and theoretical frameworks that define twentieth and twenty-first century art and design. Lectures, readings, and assignments emphasize research, writing, and oral presentations. Topics vary from one term to another. Sample topics include: Abstract Expressionism, the Body in contemporary art, Art and War in the 20th century, and modern German art. Upon successful completion of this course, students possess a deeper understanding of art historical movements, methods, and theories. Furthermore, students refine and deepen their research and writing skills—researching and writing knowledgeably on topics from the course. Prerequisites: AH 1200 - Art History II: Renaissance to Post Impressionism Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Students recognize formal art historical divisions including artists, works, and styles from the selected topics. Employ analytical processes to assess works of art by evaluating each author’s point of view, comparing and contrasting their theories on culture, and assessing their pertinence to artistic practice. Analyze significant readings and theoretical methods that have both defined and challenged the discipline of art history. Apply art historical methodologies to scholarly research, writing, and artwork. Required Textbooks: ONLINE: Art in Theory: 1900 - ISBN: 9780631227083 ONLINE: Art + Its Histories: A Reader. - ISBN: 9780300077445 Credits: 3
	AH 3070 - History of Architecture, Interiors, + Furnishings I Credits: 3 This survey course provides a history of the built environment based on architecture, interiors, and furnishings from antiquity through Historicism of the early 19^th century. Students investigate and document period design within the context of the cultural, sociological, and technological issues of each era—including interior and exterior architectural elements, furniture, design motifs, and ornamentation. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the ability to identify and evaluate the elements of architecture and interiors for each period studied and apply those skills to period renovation, restoration, or to reinterpret historical elements for current use. Prerequisites: AH 1200 - Art History II: Renaissance to Post Impressionism Notes: Offered online only. (Formerly AH 2070 History of Architecture + Interiors) Course Learning Outcomes: Apply knowledge of interiors, architecture, art, and the decorative arts within a historical and cultural context from the antiquity through Post-Modernism based on learning exercises, assignments and charrettes, instructor guidance and in accordance with the CIDA indicators aligned with this course. Demonstrate understanding of the social, political, and physical influences affecting historical changes in design of the built environment from antiquity through the 20^th century. Identify and describe movements and periods in interior design and furniture from the antiquity through the 20^th century. Identify and describe movements and traditions in architecture from antiquity through the 20^th century. Identify and describe stylistic movements and periods of art from antiquity through the 20^th century. Required Textbooks: Architecture + Interior Design: An Integrated History to Present - ISBN: 9780135093573 Credits: 3
	AH 3071 - History of Architecture, Interiors, + Furnishings II Credits: 3 This survey course provides a history of the built environment based on architecture, interiors, and furnishings from the Reform movements of the 19th century through the contemporary era. Students investigate and document period design within the context of the cultural, sociological, and technological issues of each era including interior and exterior architectural elements, furniture, design motifs, and ornamentation. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the ability to identify and evaluate the elements of architecture and interiors for each period studied and apply those skills to period renovation, restoration, or to reinterpret historical elements for current use. Prerequisites: AH 3070 - History of Architecture, Interiors, + Furnishings I . Notes: Offered online only. (Formerly AH 2070 History of Architecture + Interiors) Course Learning Outcomes: Apply knowledge of interiors, architecture, art, and the decorative arts within a historical and cultural context from the19th century through the contemporary era based on learning exercises, assignments and charrettes, instructor guidance and in accordance with the CIDA indicators aligned with this course. Demonstrate understanding of the social, political, and physical influences affecting historical changes in design of the built environment from the Reform movements of the 19th century through the contemporary era. Identify and describe movements and periods in interior design and furniture from the Reform movements of the 19th century through the contemporary era. Identify and describe movements and traditions in architecture from the Reform movements of the 19th century through the contemporary era. Identify and describe stylistic movements and periods of art from the Reform movements of the 19th century through the contemporary era. Required Textbooks: Architecture + Interior Design: An Integrated History to Present - ISBN: 9780135093573 Credits: 3
	AH 3500 - Topics in the History of Nonwestern Art Credits: 3 In the last of the sequence of required courses in the history of art, students concentrate on non-western topics and themes. Advanced studies are designed to allow students to focus intensively on themes, issues, methods, and theoretical frameworks that define non-western artistic traditions. Lectures, readings, and assignments emphasize research, writing, and oral presentations. Topics vary from one term to another. Sample topics include: Arts of China, Arts of Japan, Religion and Art in the non-western world, modern Latin American art, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, students possess a deeper understanding of art historical movements, methods, and theories from the non western world. Furthermore, students refine and deepen their research and writing skills—researching and writing knowledgeably on topics from the course. Prerequisites: AH 1200 - Art History II: Renaissance to Post Impressionism Course Learning Outcomes: Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting. Apply art historical methodologies to scholarly research, writing, and the analysis of artwork. Students recognize formal art historical divisions including artists, works, and styles from the selected topics. Employ analytical processes to assess works of art by evaluating each author’s point of view, comparing and contrasting their theories on culture, and assessing their pertinence to artistic practice. Students understand the types and styles of art produced in non-Western societies, the processes by which they are made, and the reasons for differences resulting from different environments and different resources available. Students understand the histories of change in the arts resulting from the impact of Western contact, including colonization, religious conversion, and the introduction of new materials and technologies. Students understand stereotypes associated with other cultures, enabling a greater appreciation and respect for the variety and range of art forms. Required Textbooks: Art History, 5th Edition - ISBN: 9780205873470 ONLINE: A Short Guide to Writing About Art, 11th Edition - ISBN: 9780205886999 Credits: 3
Animation
	AG 3131 - Business Ethics + Copyright In this junior-level course, students learn about business practices in the animation and game industry, including business organization and operation as employer or employee, studio specialist, or freelance generalist. Current and historic developments in copyright law are studied, as well as issues of ethics. Upon successful completion of this course, students perform an assessment of their education through the lens of the reality of the business world, and assess their expectations for a career in their chosen discipline. Students demonstrate the realities of the budgeting process, the procedures for legal use and protection of copyright, and an understanding of the ethical uses of this art form. Prerequisites: Completion of 90+ credit hours. Notes: (Formerly AN 4130) Course Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate real-world production budgeting. Discuss the ethical use of animation. Recognize procedures for legal use and protection of copyright. Examine case-studies concerning entertainment law and ethics. Required Textbooks: Your Career in Animation: How to Survive + Thrive - ISBN: 9781581154450 Producing Animation, 2nd Edition - ISBN: 9780240815350 Credits:
	AG 3840 - Experimental Animation Credits: 3 This senior-level studio course broadens the definition of “animation” and “game art” to include the viewpoint of the fine artist. Emphasis is placed on conceptual explorations in a digital environment. Experimental forms of computer animation through artistic expression are explored. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have created short projects that demonstrate individual style and voice, as well as non-traditional approaches to 2D, 3D and game animation. Prerequisites: AN3D 3230 - 3D Computer Animation Motion Studies or AN2D 3230 - Character Animation + Motion Studies Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize the value of fine art production in a digital environment. Create animations using non-traditional methods. Evaluate artistic and creative expression for non-commercial animation productions. Credits: 3
	AG 4990 - Senior Project I: Portfolio Preparation Credits: 3 In this senior-level, production-based course, students will propose a culminating project based on their chosen discipline and specialization. Upon proposal approval, students will refine and create additional works relevant to their proposal, with the ultimate goal of producing a highly marketable body of work that represents the best of their abilities. These works will form the basis of their final RMCAD portfolio. Upon successful completion of this course students will have a finished body of work to take to Senior Portfolio II: Presentation + Review. Prerequisites: AN 3001 - Animation Junior Portfolio Review or GA 3000 - Game Art Junior Portfolio Review Corequisites: Course to be taken in the next to last term. Course Learning Outcomes: Create an original, marketable body of work in chosen discipline and specialization. Refine existing work so that it is of professional portfolio quality. Adhere to professional, studio-level scheduling, organization and work practices. Credits: 3
	AG 4991 - Senior Project II: Portfolio Delivery + Review Credits: 3 In this Senior-Level studio course, students will develop a professional, marketable reel and/or portfolio comprised of their best work and present their Senior Portfolio during in class reviews. The student will prepare for entry into their field by creating a portfolio website, business cards, resume, and establishing a social media presence. Topics will include building and maintaining an artist identity, how to package and deliver art assets, and how to negotiate contract work. Upon successful completion of this course students will have created all assets necessary to begin applying for industry positions. Prerequisites: AG 4990 - Senior Project I: Portfolio Preparation Corequisites: Must be taken in the final term. Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize the essential components of a Freelance Contract (work for hire). Create a professional, marketable portfolio or reel. Establish a social media presence. Credits: 3
	AN 1110 - Introduction to Animated Storytelling Credits: 3 In this freshman-level studio class, students will receive an overview of how their animation and game art studies relate to current industry practices, emphasizing how story supports every phase of the creative process. Students will learn to analyze animated films and games, from shorts and cut scenes, to feature length movies to understand how narrative content is delivered in different contexts. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have completed assignments analyzing the visual and narrative form of a variety of films and games, as well as completed projects demonstrating their ability to recognize and apply the basic components of visual storytelling in their own work. Prerequisites: FD 1020 - 2D Design: Elements + Principles . Notes: May be waived for Dual Enrollment students with chair approval. Course Learning Outcomes: Identify the principles of narrative structure. Distinguish the key differences between developing story for film and developing story for games. Recognize and apply visual storytelling elements. Memorize and use industry standard vocabulary for storytelling and film-making. Required Textbooks: The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV + Digital Media - ISBN: 9780240807799 Course Materials: Word Photoshop Tablet **Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing. Credits: 3
	AN 1230 - Fundamentals of Animation Credits: 3 This freshman-level studio course focuses on gaining an understanding of the principles of animation which form the foundation of all animation. Students analyze motions of people and objects, and learn to translate that knowledge into animation. Students are exposed to the technical aspects of animation, production workflows, and standard industry terms and tools. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have completed animation tests and a final project that will demonstrate their understanding of basic animation principles. Prerequisites: none Notes: (Formerly AN 2230 Fundamentals of Animation) Course Learning Outcomes: Memorize and use industry standard vocabulary for animation production. Identify and demonstrate fundamental principles of character animation. Recognize and use industry-standard software, hardware and materials involved in animation production. Required Textbooks: The Animator’s Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles + Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion + Internet Animators - ISBN: 9780865478978 Credits: 3
	AN 2270 - Digital Painting for Film + Games Credits: 3 This studio-based course will explore the foundations of digital painting and how it applies to every level of the production process. Students will learn the fundamentals of color, composition, blending modes, custom brush creation/utilization, and working resolutions. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have applied these skills to a variety of projects—from speed painting to matte painting and paint-overs. Prerequisites: FD 1020 - 2D Design: Elements + Principles . All BFA AN/GA students are required to adhere to the prerequisite. Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize the applications of Digital Painting in a studio production pipeline. Create and use custom brushes from a variety of photographic and hand-drawn images. Demonstrate techniques for rapid concept visualization. Apply traditional art techniques in a digital environment. Course Materials: Sketchbook pencils Photoshop Tablet **Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing. Credits: 3
	AN 2310 - Creative Visualization Credits: 3 In this sophomore-level studio course, students develop imaginative concepts, using the language of film and animation, through the storyboard and animatic process. Students illustrate animated story ideas, focusing on expressive character development, layout and set design. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be capable of using storyboarding and animatic process to visualize animated story ideas, utilizing elements of composition, camera angles, continuity, character and motion dynamics. Prerequisites: AN 1110 - Introduction to Animated Storytelling Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize the fundamental principles of storyboarding. Implement narrative emphasis through dynamic camera and expressive character. Translate a written script into a visual board. Execute boards with visual and narrative continuity. Required Textbooks: Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animated Features and Shorts - ISBN: 9780240818788 Credits: 3
	AN 2320 - The Art of Villainy Credits: 3 This sophomore-level elective explores the visual development and narrative psychology of the animated villain in film and games. Students will analyze both detestable and lovable villains throughout the history of animation and games. Assignments will include class discussions, villain creation, and exercises that focus on both the narrative and visual connection between real-world evil and fictional characters. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to develop believable villains that demonstrate a meaningful translation of real world villainy into dramatic animated and gaming fiction. Prerequisites: AN 1110 - Introduction to Animated Storytelling and FD 1370 - Life Drawing I Credits: 3
	AN 2335 - Worldbuilding Credits: 3 This sophomore-level pre-production course investigates the use of ancient myth and folklore in the creation of new myths for animated films and games. It challenges students to create their own worlds using narrative structures and visual designs relevant to modern audiences. The use of folklore in film, as well as the efficiency of archetype and symbol, will be introduced and applied as students work on the layered development of their own mythopoeic worlds. The final product will be a collection of narrative and visual materials that describe a world in which film goers and game players are drawn into a memorable, immersive experience. Prerequisites: AN 1110 - Introduction to Animated Storytelling and FD 1275 - Drawing I Course Learning Outcomes: Apply critical film and narrative theories to the building of mythopoeias and worlds for animation. Develop relevant narrative and visual storytelling components that reflect an understanding of how universal themes can be expressed with efficacy. Analyze ethical and social issues involved in developing stories for modern viewing audiences. Create a conceptual world that invites viewers into an immersive story experience. Credits: 3
	AN 2350 - Scriptwriting for Animation Credits: 3 In this sophomore-level course, students work in a rigorous atmosphere of round-table critique to develop stories and scripts for animation. Assignments involve treatments, rough drafts, revisions, and a final draft for each project. The lecture component includes a thorough investigation of film genres in animation, including select film viewings and readings of produced scripts. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have written at least three scripts for original, short-form animated films. Prerequisites: AN 1110 - Introduction to Animated Storytelling Course Learning Outcomes: Create three scripts suitable for animation production. Apply industry-standard script writing formats. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of narrative style, technique, and visual structure in script writing. Analyze and evaluate scripts for cinematic and dramatic quality. Credits: 3
	AN 3001 - Animation Junior Portfolio Review Credits: 0 This Junior Portfolio Review bridges the gap between Foundations studies and the student’s chosen major discipline. The review requires students to showcase their major-specific skill-sets. Works will be assessed based on evidence of comprehension in motion studies, design fundamentals, and technical prowess. The ability to speak clearly and concisely about their design process and creative approaches to problem solving is essential. Prerequisites: Completion of 84+ credits Notes: Must be completed within the 72-90 credit hour completed range. Course Learning Outcomes: Assemble a portfolio of in-process or completed artwork that best demonstrates the student’s achievement in chosen major. Explain their design process and creative approaches to problem solving. Discuss path for future growth and development as a professional artist. Credits: 0
	AN 3601 - Animation Internship Part I Credits: 1.5 The AN Elective Internship program enables students to work with established art and design professionals specifically related to their academic and career interests. Under the direction of the Department Chair, Department Internship Coordinator, and the Office of Career + Alumni Services, students are carefully evaluated to facilitate the best possible student/sponsor connection, and a planned program of activities is then coordinated with the professional internship sponsor. Upon successful completion of the internship program, students will have real-world work experience, preparing them for a career in art and design. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Chair or Department Internship Coordinator Course Learning Outcomes: Develop a learning experience that provides application of coursework concepts in a real world context. Practice applying relevant skills in your chosen field. Discuss your internship experience with an instructor. Credits: 1.5
	AN 3602 - Animation Internship Part II Credits: 1.5 The AN Elective Internship program enables students to work with established art and design professionals specifically related to their academic and career interests. Under the direction of the Department Chair, Department Internship Coordinator, and the Office of Career + Alumni Services, students are carefully evaluated to facilitate the best possible student/sponsor connection, and a planned program of activities is then coordinated with the professional internship sponsor. Upon successful completion of the internship program, students will have real-world work experience, preparing them for a career in art and design. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Chair or Department Internship Coordinator Course Learning Outcomes: Develop a learning experience that provides application of coursework concepts in a real world context. Practice applying relevant skills in your chosen field. Discuss your internship experience with an instructor. Credits: 1.5
	AN 3760 - Tools + Techniques of Contemporary Animation Credits: 3 In this junior-level studio course students are introduced to the tools necessary to integrate 2D and 3D assets into finished motion graphics. Students will gain experience with compositing elements created in various software programs to produce finished motion graphics pieces suitable for film, television and game production. Prerequisites: Completion of 72+ credit hours Notes: (Formerly AN 3760 Tools + Techniques of Contemporary Animation) Course Learning Outcomes: Apply digital effects to enhance video imagery. Execute post-production processes such as compositing, chroma-keying and rendering. Solve problems inherent to working with digital art assets. Assemble broadcast-quality video. Credits: 3
	AN 3770 - Animation Sound Design + Video Editing Credits: 3 In this junior-level studio course students are introduced to video editing and sound production. Students will shoot live action footage, record dialog and create custom foley to be used in the editing process. Students will use these skills to complete a variety of projects that emphasize visual storytelling. Prerequisites: AN 2310 - Creative Visualization Notes: (Formerly AN 2420 Animation Sound Design + Video Production) Course Learning Outcomes: Identify essential methodologies for sound and video post-production processes. Define industry-standard terminology relevant to sound design and continuity editing. Implement industry-standard techniques for sound design and continuity editing. Critique video works for proper implementation of industry standard sound design and continuity editing techniques. Credits: 3
Animation: 2D
	AN2D 1390 - Drawing + Acting for Animation Credits: 3 In this freshman-level studio course, students explore the importance of acting and performance to build upon fundamental animation skills. With an emphasis on mass, volume, structure, and design, students use simplified drawing techniques to express character behavior as it applies to “moving drawings.” By the end of the course, students understand the value of solid character structure, how to create drawings that convey emotion, and how to more effectively create key poses and realistic facial and body expressions. Prerequisites: FD 1370 - Life Drawing I , AN 1230 - Fundamentals of Animation Notes: (Formerly AN2D 2210 Drawing + Acting for Animation) Course Learning Outcomes: Apply repetition to improve drawing skills. Understand how human anatomy and form affects character movement. Develop motion for acting and performance as it applies to an animated character. Execute animation with strong perspective, silhouette, weight, balance, expression, mood and pose. Required Textbooks: Acting for Animators, 3rd Edition - ISBN: 9780415580243 Credits: 3
	AN2D 3230 - Character Animation + Motion Studies Credits: 3 This junior-level studio course further develops the student’s skills in the analysis and application of movement, focusing on human and animal locomotion. Students are encouraged to develop their own characters and investigate personality and emotion in their animation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a greater understanding of weight, motion, timing, and various aspects of drawing related to believable character animation. Prerequisites: AN 1230 - Fundamentals of Animation and FD 2300 - Foundations Sophomore Portfolio Review Course Learning Outcomes: Animate characters with a strong emphasis on weight, physics, performance and acting. Translate effects such as fire, smoke and rain into a 2D visual style. Recognize proper motion study as it translates into quality animation. Identify phoneme mouth shapes and apply them to dialogue and lip-sync exercises. Credits: 3
	AN2D 3360 - Animation Layout + Production Design Credits: 3 In this junior-level studio course, students explore different stylistic approaches to development of original characters and environments. Using traditional and digital media, students produce model sheets, background layouts and character layouts. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a greater working knowledge of staging, perspective and composition, and how these pertain to cinematic motion and design. Prerequisites: AN 2310 - Creative Visualization Notes: (Formerly AN 4010 Animation Layout + Production Design) Course Learning Outcomes: Design backgrounds and characters with a strong emphasis on narrative. Demonstrate staging and perspective in concept work. Explore the impact of digital and traditional media on design. Required Textbooks: How to Draw: Drawing + Sketching Objects + Environments from Your Imagination - ISBN: 9781933492735 Credits: 3
	AN2D 3520 - 2D Computer Animation I Credits: 3 This junior-level studio course provides students with the opportunity to produce a digitally animated short as a group or individual. Upon successful completion of this course, students have a body of work that represents attention to professional 2D computer production techniques. Students must demonstrate an ability to adhere to a demanding schedule and an understanding of 2D digital pre-production and post techniques, as well as creative film making and direction. Prerequisites: AN2D 3230 - Character Animation + Motion Studies Notes: (Formerly AN 3320 2D Computer Animation) Course Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate fundamental 2D animation techniques in a digital environment. Examine how color theory supports storytelling. Use industry-standard software for digital color and camera work. Credits: 3
	AN2D 3620 - 2D + Z Credits: 3 2D + Z = 3D! This junior-level studio course is designed to help demystify 3D animation tools and how they pertain to the 2D artist. In this class students will learn how to utilize 3D Animation programs to create 3D geometry and materials for use in a 2D/3D hybrid production. Upon successful completion of this course students will have a foundational understanding of 3D tools and their importance in the production of an animated production. Prerequisites: AN2D 3520 - 2D Computer Animation I Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize the relevance of 3D applications in 2D production. Generate original 3D assets for use in 2D animation production. Incorporate original or prefabricated 3D assets into a 2D production. Utilize 3D and 2D animation assets in the creation of an animated sequence. Credits: 3
	AN2D 4240 - Advanced Character Animation + Motion Studies Credits: 3 This senior-level studio course is a continuation of Character Animation + Motion Studies. Students will refine their skills and knowledge through assignments that include character acting with lip-sync combined with specific activities or conflicts. Upon successful completion of this course students will have animated advanced, narrative-driven motion using character, performance and dialogue. Prerequisites: AN2D 3230 - Character Animation + Motion Studies Notes: (Formerly AN 4410 Advanced Character Animation Motion Studies) Course Learning Outcomes: Animate non-human characters with a strong emphasis on weight, physics, performance and acting. Translate and combine effects such as snow, fire, smoke and rain into a 2D visual style. Recognize proper motion study as it translates into quality animation. Identify phoneme mouth shapes and apply them to dialogue and lip-sync for non-human characters. Differentiate locomotion in quadruped, biped and avian characters. Required Textbooks: Animationintro.com ($70 fee for resource download) Credits: 3
	AN2D 4520 - 2D Computer Animation II Credits: 3 In this senior-level studio course, students will produce an animated short within a group setting. Students create key frame animation, clean up, in-betweens, and digital ink and paint. Students are encouraged to use 3D elements, post production effects, compositing, and color correction. Upon successful completion of this course students will have created an animated short following industry practices. Prerequisites: AN2D 3620 - 2D + Z and AN2D 3520 - 2D Computer Animation I Course Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate advanced 2D animation techniques in a digital environment. Apply post-production effects and advanced camera moves to increase narrative impact of animation. Use industry-standard software for digital color and camera work.Create and adhere to an industry-focused production timeline. Cohesively integrate 3D elements into 2D environments. Credits: 3
	AN2D 4870 - Stop Motion Animation Credits: 3 Using clay figures or wire armature puppets, students will explore the world of stop motion animation in this senior-level film making course. Application of fundamental animation principles in a stop motion setting is emphasized, along with expression of personality through movement. Students will analyze outstanding examples of stop motion animation, and will gain experience with techniques and concepts for lighting dimensional characters and sets. Green screen shooting, lip sync animation, and post-production techniques such as keying and tracking will also be a part of this class. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have built a puppet suitable for animation, created a simple set for shooting their puppet and completed a short stop motion film. Prerequisites: AN2D 3230 - Character Animation + Motion Studies OR AN3D 3230 - 3D Computer Animation Motion Studies Notes: (Formerly AN 3350 Stop Motion Animation) Course Learning Outcomes: Translate fundamental principles of animation to physical puppets for quality stop-motion animation. Identify methods for building quality stop-motion puppets that display a full-range of motions. Repeat motion-tests to refine animation quality and emotive impact. Construct a production quality stop-motion set, with relevant lighting and environmental details. Credits: 3
Animation: 3D
	AN3D 1210 - 3D Computer Fundamentals Credits: 3 This freshman-level course introduces the student to the basic methodologies and techniques used for the creation of 3D computer art. Modeling, materials and textures, lighting, camera, and animation are all studied and practiced at the introductory level. The student gains practical experience with the software user interface, workflow pipeline, project management, and rendering. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have developed a complex 3D scene that demonstrates competencies in these disciplines at a basic to intermediate level. Prerequisites: none Notes: (Formerly AN3D 2210) Course Learning Outcomes: Practice simple animation techniques for both characters and cameras. Locate and recognize essential software interface tools for modeling, animation, lighting and rendering. Demonstrate fundamental modeling techniques for polygonal geometry. Apply simple, procedural textures to 3D geometry. Credits: 3
	AN3D 2320 - 3D Computer Lighting + Materials Credits: 3 Building on the skills and knowledge gained in 3D Computer Fundamentals, this intermediate-level course will focus on lighting techniques, materials creation, and UVW mapping, including the integration of these practices with the storytelling aspect of film making. The study of lighting theory is also applied as it relates to the synthetic animation environment. The student gains further practical experience with the software user interface, workflow pipeline, project management, and rendering. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have produced refined 3D digital images that demonstrate their ability to create and manipulate lighting and textured surfaces in a 3D animation environment. Prerequisites: AN3D 1210 - 3D Computer Fundamentals and AN 2270 - Digital Painting for Film + Games Notes: (Formerly AN3D 2220) Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize the impact lighting and surfacing has on visual storytelling. Recall and apply techniques for 3D asset surfacing. Create custom material networks utilizing native software tools. Relate visual storytelling concepts to look development. Practice hand-painting textures, and/or deriving them from photographs. Produce clean, functional UV maps. Credits: 3
	AN3D 3230 - 3D Computer Animation Motion Studies Credits: 3 In this junior-level studio course students learn how to analyze movement utilizing the principles of animation. Studies include posing, keyframing, inbetweening and timing. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the technical knowledge necessary to produce believable character animation. Prerequisites: FD 2300 - Foundations Sophomore Portfolio Review ; AN3D 1210 - 3D Computer Fundamentals or AN2D 3620 - 2D + Z Notes: (Formerly AN 3720 3D Computer Animation Motion Studies) Course Learning Outcomes: Animate 3D characters with a strong emphasis on weight, physics, performance and acting. Recognize how to place and edit keyframes. Practice adjusting motion curves to affect ease-ins and outs. Relate the fundamental components of a rig to the way they affect model deformation. Required Textbooks: The Animator’s Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles + Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion + Internet Animators - ISBN: 978-0865478978 ONLINE: Intro to Animation - https://animationintro.com/ ($70 fee for resource download) Credits: 3
	AN3D 3330 - 3D Character + Production Design Credits: 3 In this junior-level studio course, students explore methods of developing character assets. The relationship between topology, edge-flow, anatomical structure, and mesh deformation will be explored. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the practical knowledge to produce a character of high visual quality and technical functionality. Prerequisites: AN3D 2320 - 3D Computer Lighting + Materials . Course Learning Outcomes: Design characters, clothing, and props with strong narrative impact. Utilize color, shape, texture, and silhouette to increase impact of design work. Experiment with different visual design styles. Recognize the importance of look development (Look Dev) in an animation production pipeline. Translate 3D design work into functional, well-developed 3D assets. Credits: 3
	AN3D 4250 - Advanced 3D Computer Animation Motion Studies Credits: 3 In this senior-level studio course students further develop their skills, insights, and knowledge of character animation. Topics of study include advanced forms of locomotion, the relationship between storytelling and character animation, dialogue, and the importance of acting and performance. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have completed a series of animation exercises for use in their senior portfolio. Prerequisites: AN3D 3230 - 3D Computer Animation Motion Studies Course Learning Outcomes: Animate complex movement with 3D characters, emphasizes weight, physics, performance and acting. Identify phoneme mouth visimes and their application into dialogue and lip synch. Implements the 12 principles of animation. Differentiates the difference in locomotion between quadruped, biped and avian characters. Credits: 3
	AN3D 4260 - Advanced 3D Computer Topics Credits: 3 Building on the skills and knowledge gained in previous classes, this advanced-level course will focus on learning specific concepts and techniques for the final stages of production and will focus heavily on the post-production phases of 3D computer animation. Advanced rendering techniques such as passes and layers will be covered as well as texture and light baking and occlusion passes. Students will focus heavily upon post-production techniques including compositing, post-production effects, and output methods. Prerequisites: Completion of 90+ credit hours Course Learning Outcomes: Have worked out technical difficulties and finished assets used in their Senior Portfolio. Credits: 3
	AN3D 4290 - Advanced 3D Computer Modeling + Texturing Credits: 3 This senior-level course focuses on modeling and digitally sculpting assets for games and animation. Assets include a character and environmental prop. Works created in this course will contain a higher level of detail in their geometry and textures than in sophomore and junior-level courses. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have produced production quality assets ready for games and animation. Prerequisites: AN3D 2320 - 3D Computer Lighting + Materials Course Learning Outcomes: Utilizes special 3D modeling tools and techniques. Creates high-quality 3D digital environments. Develops high-fidelity 3D digital characters. Utilizes Zbrush and/or Mudbox. Credits: 3
Fine Arts
	ART 1110 - Ceramics I Credits: 3 This introductory-level course introduces students to the basic skills and conceptual ideas within ceramics. Students explore basic hand-building techniques using ceramic materials to make sculpture and vessels. Emphasis is placed on individual style and how clay can be used as a vehicle for expression. Students make work from low-fire clay using a combination of coil, slab, and texturing techniques, surface slips, and glazes. An introduction to ideas about sculpture, the vessel, and the Raku process are presented through slide lectures and research assignments. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be well-versed in hand-building techniques, basic glaze formulation, and firing of electric and Raku kilns. Students will learn to develop strategies to translate an idea into sculptural form. Prerequisites: FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality Course Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate skills in hand building techniques through a series of projects with in-process and final critiques. Students will demonstrate increased knowledge of firing the electric kilns and raku kiln through regular loading and firing of the kilns. Students will become proficient in making colored slips and glazes through two projects. Students will demonstrate an increased knowledge of making sculptures with clay through critiques of projects, image presentations, field trips, and research assignments. Students will become more aware of issues in the contemporary art/ceramics world and of their own process through the completion of a series of projects, keeping an extensive research notebook, being exposed to exhibitions on- and off-campus, seeing image presentations given by students and the professor. Credits: 3
	ART 1140 - Painting I Credits: 3 This introductory-level course provides basic skills and conceptual ideas within painting. Students learn to create using a variety of painting tools, techniques, and materials. Processes include building stretcher frames, stretching and preparing the canvas, and paint application with various brushes and tools. Self-expression is cultivated through exploration and research. Students will participate in critiques and demonstrate their knowledge of canvas and panel construction, painting techniques, light and color, and a basic knowledge of contemporary art trends. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be technically prepared to undertake projects in higher-level painting courses. Prerequisites: FD 1120 - Topics in Color Course Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in mixing and applying paints to a variety of grounds, through successful completion of assignments and in formal critiques Students will be technically prepared to undertake projects in higher level painting courses. Students will demonstrate in critiques and projects their knowledge of canvas and panel construction, painting techniques, light and color, and an introductory knowledge of contemporary art trends. Credits: 3
	ART 1160 - Printmaking I Credits: 3 This introductory-level course provides basic skills and conceptual ideas within printmaking. Printmaking I emphasizes the exploration of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques with an emphasis on non-toxic methods. Students learn technical skills to then fulfill their artistic visions in the following mediums: relief, collagraph, drypoint, photo-intaglio, polyester plate lithography, and screen-printing. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained knowledge in the techniques, materials, and proper use of printmaking equipment. Prerequisites: FD 1020 - 2D Design: Elements + Principles Course Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate proficiency in basic printmaking skills in the Relief, Intaglio and Screen-printing processes, through successful completion of printmaking assignments. Develop strategies from conception of an idea to plate preparation, registration and printing, through successful completion of printmaking assignments. Describe, analyze and interpret prints through informal and formal critiques. Demonstrate an introductory knowledge and awareness of historical and contemporary printmaking through project work. Learn and practice safe handling, storage and responsible disposal of printmaking inks and chemicals, and the ecological and biological reasons for doing so. Cultivate an increased ability to express themselves in their work and critiques, through the process of research and exploration. Credits: 3
	ART 1170 - Sculpture I Credits: 3 This freshman-level course introduces students to the structural, formal, and conceptual issues specific to the field of sculpture. Students will learn how to thoughtfully address these concerns early on through the construction of small sculptural models. After finalizing an idea, students will work on enlarging their sculpture to full size through a series of exercises that address topics such as structural integrity, material choices, aesthetic decisions, methods of display, and conceptual coherence. Furthermore, students will be introduced to a basic history of sculpture so that they can better contextualize their personal ideas through both historical and contemporary reference points. Prerequisites: FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality Course Learning Outcomes: Design small models to demonstrate their sculptural ideas in three-dimensions Build armatures that successfully serve as internal supports for their sculptures Learn basic metal welding Identify the basic formal, conceptual, and historical concerns within the field of sculpture through analysis and individual studio projects. Demonstrate safety procedures while working with woodshop and metal shop tools under supervision. Illustrate a basic understanding of how different methods of the display can alter the formal qualities and conceptual meaning of a sculpture. Assess the relationship between objects and memories and use this content to sculpt a small object out of oil clay. Identify undercuts on an object and successfully create a flexible mold with a hard shell case. Create flexible molds to cast plaster and other materials. Construct basic gallery furniture and create displays. Create a 3D ‘invented specimen’ that would function believably within the history and context of Natural History museums. Construct a strong and sturdy armature using wood, wire, and plaster, deigned to support the sculpture medium/media. Build with non-shrink air dry clay and other materials to create a detailed and rich sculptural surface. Operate safely the wood shop panel saw, table saw, miter saw, band saw, and pneumatic nail gun. Credits: 3
	ART 2210 - Ceramics II Credits: 3 This sophomore-level course builds directly on the knowledge and skills students learn in Ceramics I. Students are taught how to make plaster molds specifically for ceramic use, how to safely mix glazes, and how to fire gas fueled kilns. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a greater understanding of the varied possibilities of working with clay and be able to better discern the methods that best suit their own personal artistic style. Prerequisites: ART 1110 - Ceramics I Course Learning Outcomes: Program and control electric kilns without faculty supervision. Fire cone 6 gas reduction kilns with faculty supervision. Understand the basics of glaze materials and how to research, mix, and test glazes. Make plaster molds and use them for ceramic processes. Practice their understanding of three-dimensional design through creating an assemblage sculpture comprised of various slip cast objects. Evaluate personal or cultural relationships to an specific assigned topic and create an installation based on their inquiries into assigned topics. Design and execute a specific display method and installation for their artworks. Credits: 3
	ART 2240 - Painting II Credits: 3 This sophomore-level course provides an overview of more advanced skills and concepts in painting. The course includes an exploration of varying subject matter as they study the relationship between figure and ground. As students begin to define their individual directions, creative integration of concept, drawing, painting, color, and composition become important concerns. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of research skills and its application to individual process, and begin to apply this to their practice. Prerequisites: ART 1140 - Painting I Course Learning Outcomes: Complete a series of paintings that successively demonstrate increased skill development. Present individual creative process strategies through critiques and writings, and compares/contrasts their process and product with historical and/or contemporary issues/ theories and in its relationship to culture/society. Credits: 3
	ART 2260 - Printmaking II Credits: 3 This sophomore-level course provides an overview of more advanced skills and concepts in the area of printmaking. Students learn more advanced techniques as they work toward independently creating an individualized body of work. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have obtained sufficient technical ability to undertake more advanced work. Prerequisites: ART 1160 - Printmaking I Course Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate proficiency in more advanced printmaking skills through successful completion of printmaking assignments. Demonstrate the implementation of strategies for creative problem solving: From conception to completion of more technically advanced techniques to create multidisciplinary works of art. Describe, analyze and interpret prints through informal and formal critiques. Cultivate an increased ability to express themselves in their work and critiques, through the process of research and exploration, and experimentation. Credits: 3
	ART 2270 - Sculpture II Credits: 3 This sophomore-level course introduces students to mold making, casting, and methods of assemblage. Students will be exposed to a variety of processes and materials relating to mold making and casting to learn the technical and material knowledge necessary for this skill set. Congruently, students will be introduced to the historical and conceptual backgrounds of assemblage as well as current examples of contemporary artists working with assemblage. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand how to create a complex assemblage sculpture that incorporates objects from mold making and casting exercises. Prerequisites: ART 1170 - Sculpture I Course Learning Outcomes: Evaluate an object and identify the best methods to create an effective mold for casting. Design both rigid and flexible molds of objects. Create casts in multiple materials. Understand the historical development of assemblage in sculpture and how relates to their design choices through class discussions and studio projects. Compose an arrangement of objects that considers formal, material, and conceptual elements within a freestanding sculptural composition that is structurally strong and secure. Credits: 3
	ART 2400 - Form + Content Credits: 3 This junior-level course analyzes the subject, form, and content in historical and contemporary movements through studio projects and research. Art theory and aesthetics are investigated alongside significant world events in an effort to better understand the context of art history. Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a knowledge of visual vocabulary and examine their own conceptual development in studio practices. Prerequisites: Completion of 30+ credits Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize a variety of artists, art styles, and movements by examining the methodologies of various art practices. Analyze the role that process, material, and content influence individual studio projects and formal analysis. Examine traditional and non-traditional art methodologies and visual communication methods. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary theories, subject matter, and visual vocabulary through discussions, presentations, and formal writing. Understand where their work and individual practices and interests fit into the art world through writing and presentations. Credits: 3
	ART 3001 - Junior Portfolio Review Credits: 0 All students are required to participate in their departmental Junior Portfolio Review, which occurs at the completion of the junior year. This review enables the department to redirect students toward certain remedial tasks and help them to focus on their professional objectives. Upon successful completion of this review, students and faculty have identified and discussed strengths and weaknesses in the student portfolio so that the students may address both in their upcoming major coursework. Prerequisites: Completion of 60 + credits Corequisites: ART 4600 - Professional Practice Notes: (Formerly ART 3000 Fine Arts Junior Portfolio Review) Course Learning Outcomes: Produce a portfolio consisting of 10-20 images and an artist statement. Analyze strengths and weaknesses in portfolio. Identify future goals as a student and artist through verbal presentation. Credits: 0
	ART 3240 - Painting III Credits: 3 This junior-level course provides an overview of more advanced skills and concepts in the area of painting, emphasizing contemporary issues while further defining individual directions. Craft, content, and the dialogue between the artist and the viewer are emphasized. A broadening of format, image, and theme allows the students to independently analyze and develop within their chosen painting media and forms. Upon successful completion of this course, students have obtained sufficient technical ability to undertake more advanced work. Prerequisites: ART 2240 - Painting II Course Learning Outcomes: Articulate solutions to technical problems/challenges through studying examples of historical and contemporary artists’ processes and engaging in critical analysis of their own and classmates’ work. Identify creative problem solving experience by choosing among many different researched possibilities for each assigned task. Define historic and contemporary painting issues through extensive research and classroom discussion of visited exhibitions on and off campus. Credits: 3
	ART 3270 - Sculpture III Credits: 3 This junior-level course provides an overview of more advanced skills and concepts in sculpture as students define their individual direction as they investigate more closely the issues that pertain to their work. Through the activity of locating a topic (or topics) of interest, students “exhaust the metaphor” in their work through the exploration of various new and traditional sculpture techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate research skills through written papers and oral presentations. Students will demonstrate through formal critiques increased technical skills that are applied to topic(s) of research within a series of sequential sculpture projects. Prerequisites: ART 2270 - Sculpture II Course Learning Outcomes: Discuss artwork within the context of the history of sculpture. Design and manage own sculptural projects using traditional and contemporary fabrication methods. Create a sculpture as a response to another artist’s work. Create sculptures that respond to specific assigned topics. Credits: 3
	ART 3301 - Special Topics in Fine Arts Credits: 3 This intermediate course focuses on both concepts and skills outside the Fine Arts degree core coursework expanding awareness of materials and concepts available in the field of fine art. Each Special Topics in Fine Art class is unique and proposed by RMCAD professors. Contemporary and/or traditional materials and methods are introduced, including, but not limited to: kinetic and electronic art, public art, earth art, interactive art, sound and light, relational art, intervention art, and figure studies. Upon successful completion of this course, students are versed in the topic selected for the term and create work that demonstrates this knowledge. Prerequisites: Completion of 45+ credits or approval of department Chair Course Learning Outcomes: Create work that represents knowledge of the special topic and appreciation of methods or materials introduced during the term. Credits: 3
	ART 3500 - Experimental Studies Credits: 3 This upper-division course examines experimental studies of 21st century skills and concepts. Students explore definitions and applications of contemporary sensibilities. The merging of existing art forms into innovative and experimental approaches, including the utilization of new technologies, also blends into considerations of site and audience in this multi-dimensional course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student’s project exhibits awareness of current art practices, as well as increased art literacy and understanding of the role of technology and experimentation in contemporary art. Prerequisites: Completion of 60+ credits Course Learning Outcomes: Students will learn to investigate and explore definitions and applications of contemporary sensibilities. Students will learn to emphasis place on the merging of existing art forms. Students will explore innovative and experimental approaches while maintaining a consideration for site and audience. Students will learn to use non-traditional media to execute a fully developed plan for an innovative, experimental artwork/event. Credits: 3
	ART 3601 - Fine Arts Internship Part I Credits: 1.5 This intermediate course aligns with professional practice in the field of study and incorporates industry standards and experience by enabling students to work with established art and design professionals specifically related to their academic and career interests. Under the direction of the department Chair, department Internship Coordinator, and the Office of Career + Alumni Services, students are carefully evaluated to facilitate the best possible student/sponsor connection, and a planned program of activities is then coordinated with the professional internship sponsor. Upon successful completion of the internship program, students will have real-world work experience, preparing them for a career in art and design. Students have to log 135 or more contact hours through their internship host in order to receive a total of 3 credits. Prerequisites: Approval of FA Department Chair, FA Department Head, or FA Internship Coordinator. Credits: 1.5
	ART 3602 - Fine Arts Internship Part 2 Credits: 1.5 This intermediate course aligns with professional practice in the field of study and incorporates industry standards and experience by enabling students to work with established art and design professionals specifically related to their academic and career interests. Under the direction of the department Chair, department Internship Coordinator, and the Office of Career + Alumni Services, students are carefully evaluated to facilitate the best possible student/sponsor connection, and a planned program of activities is then coordinated with the professional internship sponsor. Upon successful completion of the internship program, students will have real-world work experience, preparing them for a career in art and design. Students have to log 135 or more contact hours through their internship host in order to receive a total of 3 credits. Prerequisites: Approval of FA Department Chair, FA Department Head, or FA Internship Coordinator. Credits: 1.5
	ART 4000 - Fine Arts Senior Portfolio Review Credits: 0 All seniors who are ready to graduate are required to participate in their departmental senior portfolio review. This pre-graduation portfolio review is an initial step in preparing students to move from the academic environment into the professional world. Specific portfolio requirements and schedules vary by department. Upon successful completion of this review, students will be able to further develop their individual portfolios for entrance into an art profession and/or graduate school. Students enroll in this review at the same time Senior Studio is taken and must be a senior in their second to last term. Prerequisites: Completion of 90+ credits Corequisites: ART 4803 - Senior Studio I Credits: 0
	ART 4600 - Professional Practice Credits: 3 This senior-level course aligns with Fine Art industry standards and professional experience to prepare students with essential knowledge and practical strategies necessary to effectively seek out venues for their own art. This includes gallery representation, co-operative and alternate spaces, commissions, government grants, competitions, residencies and graduate schools. The class visits area artists’ studios, galleries, art centers, and museums. Students are exposed to working professionals such as artists, art administrators, gallery directors, and museum curators. Students will also learn how to properly display, store, and ship art using sound archive methods. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have created professional-grade portfolio materials and an online presence, which includes an artist statement, resume, and documentation of artwork. Students use their portfolios to submit applications to exhibitions, residency programs, grants, and graduate schools. Prerequisites: Completion of 60+ credits Corequisites: ART 3001 - Junior Portfolio Review Course Learning Outcomes: Create professional portfolio materials reflecting fine art career goals. Analyze target audience for professional portfolio through research and evaluation. Examine a variety of art institutions and professional opportunities. Required Textbooks: ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (+ Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career - ISBN: 9781416572336 Credits: 3
	ART 4710 - Ceramics Advanced Studio Credits: 3 This senior-level course exhaustively studies the skills and concepts aligned with studio practices in ceramics, focusing on studio time that supports mastery of skill sets learned in previous related courses. The goal of this course establishes a critical framework for individual directed studio time where students will be presented with a variety of research work related to their specific field of study. This objective will further their understanding of the historical and contemporary context in which they are working. At the conclusion of this course, students will have the experience as mentors and leaders in their field, which is designed to empower them through their actions to help others. Prerequisites: ART 2210 - Ceramics II and completion of 75+ credits Course Learning Outcomes: Develop and manage their own studio practices. Articulate their ideas and goals as artists. Prepare and present professionally project plans for an 8 week term. Mentor through group and individual peer critiques. Credits: 3
	ART 4740 - Painting Advanced Studio Credits: 3 This senior-level course exhaustively studies the skills and concepts aligned with studio practices in painting, focusing on studio time that supports mastery of skill sets learned in previous related courses. The goal of this course establishes a critical framework for individual-directed studio time where students will be presented with a variety of research work related to their specific field of study. This objective will further their understanding of the historical and contemporary contexts in which they are working. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the experience as mentors and leaders in their field, which is designed to empower them through their actions to help others. Prerequisites: ART 3240 - Painting III and completion of 75+ credits Course Learning Outcomes: Develop and manage their own studio practices. Articulate their ideas and goals as artists. Prepare and present professional project plans for an 8 week term. Mentor though group and individual peer critiques. Credits: 3
	ART 4770 - Sculpture Advanced Studio Credits: 3 This senior-level course exhaustively studies the skills and concepts aligned with studio practices in sculpture focusing on studio time that supports mastery of skill sets learned in previous related courses. The goal of this course establishes a critical framework for individual directed studio time where students will be presented with a variety of research work related to their specific field of study. This objective will further their understanding of the historical and contemporary contexts in which they are working. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the experience as mentors and leaders in their field, which is designed to empower them through their actions to help others. Prerequisites: ART 3270 - Sculpture III and completion of 75+ credits Notes: (Formerly ART 4770 Sculpture Advanced Studies) Course Learning Outcomes: Develop and manage their own studio practices. Articulate their ideas and goals as artists. Prepare and present professional project plans for an 8 week term. Mentor though group and individual peer critiques. Credits: 3
	ART 4803 - Senior Studio I Credits: 3 This senior-level course focuses on preparing conceptual ideas for final departmental experiences such as the senior graduation exhibition. The course focuses on the critical interpretation of art. Emphasis is placed on incorporating design elements, material handling, technique, concept development and expression, and in the work’s meaning. In-depth individual and group critique analysis is expected. Upon successful completion of this course, students complete a formal presentation of the conceptual idea for their senior graduation exhibition. Prerequisites: Must be a senior in their second to last term Course Learning Outcomes: Explore personal aesthetic and conceptual ideas/ interpretations through the completion of professional artworks. Evaluate exhibitions and seek opportunities to professionally exhibit their artwork. Synthesize theories in the contemporary art world through research. Demonstrate mastery of skills in a chosen media while utilizing the principles of design and composition. Create a formal proposal detailing concepts and plans for the senior exhibition. Credits: 3
	ART 4804 - Senior Studio II Credits: 3 This senior-level course provides focused studio time and faculty guidance for the production of students’ artwork for the senior graduation exhibition. Students must enter the class with a clear plan for their exhibition artwork as developed in Senior Studio I. This class will culminate with a professional artist talk, a senior portfolio review, and a formal graduation exhibition critique. Prerequisites: ART 4803 - Senior Studio I . Must be a senior in their last term Course Learning Outcomes: Create a body of work through self-directed research, experimentation, risk-taking, and reflective analysis. Develop advanced methods of ideation, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Analyze creative practice synthesizing influences and concepts through a formal thesis paper. Defend and assess current body of work through graduate critique and presentation. Produce a professional portfolio with high quality documentation. Credits: 3
Academic Success Plan
	ASP 1000 - Academic Success Plan (ASP) Lab Credits: 0 This lab is required for students who are part of the Academic Success Plan (ASP) program. This includes registered students who are on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Warning or Termination and incoming students who, due to their incoming GPA or GED score, have been admitted as ASP status. The lab provides the tools, support and resources that accompany required meetings with Student Learning Center staff to support the acquisition of skills and strategies for academic success. Students will learn to evaluate their own learning processes and to analyze, practice and integrate successful learning strategies. In addition, students will work with Student Learning Center staff to identify and address their own unique challenges. Through discussion posts, worksheets and one-on-one mentoring sessions, students will learn to understand and apply skills in time management, goal setting, reading strategies, overall learning strategies, college writing, goal setting, motivation, avoiding plagiarism and the use of proper citation methods. At the conclusion of the lab students will be able to create and apply successful learning strategies and methods. Prerequisites: None. Notes: Students in the ASP program or those on SAP status must participate in and pass this course. Offered online only. Course Learning Outcomes: Understand and apply successful learning strategies. Identify and apply appropriate resources and techniques to fit unique learning needs. Demonstrate integration of time management and various learning strategies to achieve learning goals. Demonstrate college level writing techniques. Demonstrate correct use of one or more citation methods. Credits: 0
Communication + Critical Thought
	CCT 2000 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3 In this sophomore-level course, students explore the medium of speech and the basics of public speaking within oral communication. Lectures, presentations, readings, discussions, exercises, written essays, and speeches explore the major theories, concepts, and skills of public speaking. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate critical thinking and strategic planning in the process, delivery, and assessment of public speaking. Furthermore, they will demonstrate the ability to speak in a variety of communication contexts, exhibit proficient listening and writing skills, and display the ability to identify communication theory and concepts. Prerequisites: EN 1110 - Composition I Course Learning Outcomes: Understand critical thinking and strategic planning in the process, delivery, and assessment of public speaking. Demonstrate the ability to speak in a variety of communication contexts. Understand communication theories and concepts. Demonstrate proficient listening and writing skills. Credits: 3
	CCT 2100 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 In this sophomore-level course, students explore human interaction and processes by which emotions, information, and meaning are exchanged through both verbal and nonverbal communication through various interpersonal relationships, problems, and situations. Lectures, presentations, readings, discussions, exercises, and written essays analyze the theoretical issues of self-concept and perception as they are affected by verbal and nonverbal communication. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic theory, ethics, principles, practices, and skills of interpersonal communication. Furthermore, they will comprehend the role human communication plays in the development and maintenance of social structures. Prerequisites: EN 1110 - Composition I Course Learning Outcomes: Understand the basic theories, ethics, principles, practices, and skills of interpersonal communication. Understand the role human communication plays in the development and maintenance of social structures. Required Textbooks: Interpersonal communication and you (1st Ed.) by S. McCormack. ISBN-13: 9781457662539 Credits: 3
Commercial Photography
	CP 1111 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3 This introductory course in digital photography serves as an important reference point in digital camera functions through assignments addressing composition, the effective use of light, color theory, understanding single and multi-image narratives, and post-production. Through lectures, discussions, and assignments, students will gain insight into the medium’s importance in contemporary visual culture, the technical functionality of the camera, and creating effective narratives. Prerequisites: none. Notes: Offered online only. Course Learning Outcomes: Illustrate the dynamics of digitally based photo media through the completion of photography assignments. Demonstrate the importance in using technology, camera skills, and their own unique perspective in creating photographic narratives. Demonstrate skills in composition, color theory, and lighting. Use the elements of photographic design to create narratives in their work. Course Materials: Basic supplies: DSLR Camera Batteries for Camera Camera Bag External Hard Drive (1 TB+) Memory Cards (UHS Type II) **Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing. Credits: 3
	CP 1112 - Digital Photography II Credits: 3 This course advances the dialogue in regards to the dynamics of the digital photographic medium. Included is instruction in the areas of composition, DSLR camera functions, and the understanding, use, and manipulation of light. Additionally, digital post-production using industry specific digital post-production software platforms, as well as other essential skills will help in the making of compelling images. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained technical proficiency and insight into the medium through instructional lectures, research, logistics, and the completion of advanced photographic assignments. Prerequisites: none. Course Learning Outcomes: Apply skills in compositional narratives. Incorporate post production techniques to develop photographic content and narratives. Leverage photographic content to develop and advance narrative in a finished work. Create single and multi-image narratives. Required Textbooks: Light and Lens: Photography in the Digital Age. 3rd Edition - ISBN: 9781138944398 Course Materials: Basic supplies: DSLR Camera Batteries for Camera Camera Bag External Hard Drive (1 TB+) Memory Cards (UHS Type II) **Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing. Credits: 3
	CP 1710 - Digital Post Production Credits: 3 Serving as the technical standards in the profession, this course, by way of instruction and assignments, guides students through digital workflow (using industry specific digital post-production software platforms), file management, color theory, visual interpretation, and the printing of images. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained a thorough knowledge of these important tools and be able to apply the skill sets to assignments and real life projects. Prerequisites: none Course Learning Outcomes: Apply software tools to refine digital images. Demonstrate ability to retouch a portrait. Use software to combine images for panoramas, focus stacking, and dynamic range improvement. Use digital tools to refine concepts, visual aesthetic, and narrative. Understand and address the ethics of digital post production. Course Materials: Basic supplies: DSLR Camera Batteries for Camera Camera Bag External Hard Drive (1 TB+) Memory Cards (UHS Type II) **Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing. Credits: 3
	CP 1720 - Lighting I: Fundamentals Credits: 3 This course serves as an introduction to the language of light, the interpretation of ideas and how light is an integral tool in the making of photographs. The instructive process, as well as assignments, will clearly illustrate how hard and soft light, the placement of light, along with strong content and composition, communicates unique narratives. The use of on-camera flash, studio electronic flash, and available light will be critical areas of instruction. Upon successful completion of this course, and through the creation of a portfolio of images, students will have a clear understanding of the qualities of light and their communicative power. Prerequisites: CP 1112 - Digital Photography II and CP 1710 - Digital Post Production Course Learning Outcomes: Examine lighting theory and apply skills in creating image depth. Identify, understand, and apply fundamentals of lighting. Understand the importance of the effective use of defined lighting techniques as related to the creation of narratives in assignment based projects. Create dimensional aesthetics as they apply to image narratives. Demonstrate the ability to apply the characteristics of light to images. Credits: 3
	CP 2310 - Lighting II: Location Credits: 3 Photographers regularly face unique challenges when assigned to make powerful images of individuals in varied locations, often adding light sources and using available light in their creative process. This course will instruct students in the area of creating compelling and clearly communicated photographs while on location assignments. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have created a portfolio of photographs that communicates a sense of place through their understanding of meaningful composition and effective use of lighting. Prerequisites: CP 1720 - Lighting I: Fundamentals Course Learning Outcomes: Read and evaluate existing interior light and apply supplemental techniques to create narratives. Discuss and debate the advantages of light and its role in creating multi and single image narratives. Demonstrate the ability to balance daylight with electronic flash. Evaluate locations for lighting, composition, and visual narrative. Create a portfolio of photographs that communicates a sense of place through meaningful composition and effective use of lighting. Credits: 3
	CP 2321 - Portraiture Credits: 3 This course is an exploration of photographing people. The instruction of the interpretative power of portraits in varied contexts will be relevant. These include corporate, magazine/editorial, and new media such as social media and other web-based platforms. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have used specific learned skills such as lighting, composition, and context to create a portfolio of photographs that address these categories of portraiture. Prerequisites: CP 1710 - Digital Post Production and FD 2300 - Foundations Sophomore Portfolio Review Notes: (Formerly CP 2320 Portraiture: Business, Editorial, Social) Course Learning Outcomes: Analyze and apply specific learned skills such as lighting, composition, and context, to create a portraiture portfolio. Apply skills in the areas of posing, body language, and the related narrative of defining individuality. Apply skills in the area of technology and its ability to enhance portraiture Create photographs that illustrate the photographer’s perspective of the subject’s narrative. Credits: 3
	CP 2350 - Professional Practices: Business Credits: 3 This course introduces students to professional practices in regards to understanding the logistics of business operations in Commercial Photography. Important components of the course are in the areas of industry overviews, identifying career paths, design and negotiation of contracts, client development, and business management. Upon successful completion of this course, students will research industry standards, create a basic logo and collateral materials, and write a business plan that illustrates their knowledge of professionalism and its application in the industry. Prerequisites: Completion of 45+ credits. Notes: (Formerly CP 2340 Commercial Photography I) Course Learning Outcomes: Identify and apply the four basic business structure formats Develop a business website through a design process. Create assignment estimates, invoices, contracts. Identify the components of, and create a draft business plan. Required Textbooks: Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained, 1st Edition - ISBN: 9780415717540 Credits: 3
	CP 2511 - Cinematography I Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the historical and theoretical concepts of film and motion. Included is instruction in camera techniques, storytelling, editing, and sound within a documentary, short non-fiction, format. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a baseline understanding of video processes including; production, creating and working with storyboards, script interpretation, and post-production editing software illustrated by the completion of a video narrative project. Prerequisites: CP 2321 - Portraiture Course Learning Outcomes: Illustrate baseline skills in the technical components of video technology, including editing, audio capture, lighting. Demonstrate cinematic processes through video narratives. Apply evaluation methods as they pertain to video work. Research historical and theoretical reference points in film and video. Credits: 3

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AE 1110 - Ceramics for Educators I: Clay

AE 1111 - Ceramics for Educators II: Glaze + Firing

AE 1160 - Printmaking for Educators

AE 1170 - Sculpture for Educators

AE 2000 - Art Education Sophomore Portfolio Review

AE 2215 - Introduction to Art Education

AE 2220 - Philosophy of Art + Education

AE 2230 - Psychology of Creativity

AE 2240 - Instructional Technology

AE 3000 - Art Education Junior Portfolio Review

AE 3220 - Teaching in a Multicultural Environment

AE 3240 - Reading in the Content Area

AE 3263 - Methods of Art Education, K-12 Part I

AE 3264 - Methods of Art Education, K-12 Part II

AE 3280 - Statistics: Assessing Learning + Teaching

AE 4000 - Art Education Senior Portfolio Review

AE 4245 - Classroom Management

AE 4255 - Student Teaching: Elementary

AE 4265 - Student Teaching: Secondary

AE 4933 - Student Teaching Seminar Part I

AE 4934 - Student Teaching Seminar Part II

AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design

AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval

AH 1200 - Art History II: Renaissance to Post Impressionism

AH 2020 - History of International Animation

AH 2050 - History of Graphic Design

AH 2060 - History of American Illustration

AH 2080 - History of Photography

AH 2090 - History of Fashion Design

AH 2300 - Art History III: Fauvism Through Modern

AH 2400 - Seminar in Contemporary Art

AH 3010 - Topics in The History of Western Art

AH 3070 - History of Architecture, Interiors, + Furnishings I

AH 3071 - History of Architecture, Interiors, + Furnishings II

AH 3500 - Topics in the History of Nonwestern Art

AG 3131 - Business Ethics + Copyright

AG 3840 - Experimental Animation

AG 4990 - Senior Project I: Portfolio Preparation

AG 4991 - Senior Project II: Portfolio Delivery + Review

AN 1110 - Introduction to Animated Storytelling

AN 1230 - Fundamentals of Animation

AN 2270 - Digital Painting for Film + Games

AN 2310 - Creative Visualization

AN 2320 - The Art of Villainy

AN 2335 - Worldbuilding

AN 2350 - Scriptwriting for Animation

AN 3001 - Animation Junior Portfolio Review

AN 3601 - Animation Internship Part I

AN 3602 - Animation Internship Part II

AN 3760 - Tools + Techniques of Contemporary Animation

AN 3770 - Animation Sound Design + Video Editing

AN2D 1390 - Drawing + Acting for Animation

AN2D 3230 - Character Animation + Motion Studies

AN2D 3360 - Animation Layout + Production Design

AN2D 3520 - 2D Computer Animation I

AN2D 3620 - 2D + Z

AN2D 4240 - Advanced Character Animation + Motion Studies

AN2D 4520 - 2D Computer Animation II

AN2D 4870 - Stop Motion Animation

AN3D 1210 - 3D Computer Fundamentals

AN3D 2320 - 3D Computer Lighting + Materials

AN3D 3230 - 3D Computer Animation Motion Studies

AN3D 3330 - 3D Character + Production Design

AN3D 4250 - Advanced 3D Computer Animation Motion Studies

AN3D 4260 - Advanced 3D Computer Topics

AN3D 4290 - Advanced 3D Computer Modeling + Texturing

ART 1110 - Ceramics I

ART 1140 - Painting I

ART 1160 - Printmaking I

ART 1170 - Sculpture I

ART 2210 - Ceramics II

ART 2240 - Painting II

ART 2260 - Printmaking II

ART 2270 - Sculpture II

ART 2400 - Form + Content

ART 3001 - Junior Portfolio Review

ART 3240 - Painting III

ART 3270 - Sculpture III

ART 3301 - Special Topics in Fine Arts