Benjamin Murphy

An open medium investigation of drawing concepts, stressing personal thematic development, experimentation, and individually designed imagery.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 1113 and ART 1203 and ART 2113.

Portfolio concept development including idea generation, sketchbook, analyzing and evaluating art criticism and select contemporary artists. Professional portfolio presentation, including matting, artwork documentation and resume as a precursor to the Sophomore review. Course previously offered as ART 2002.

An open medium investigation of drawing concepts, stressing personal thematic development, experimentation, and individually designed imagery.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 1113 and ART 1203 and ART 2113.

Provides individual guidance and instruction necessary for mounting the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition. This exhibition is the culminating event of the studio major's studies and a final preparation for a career in the studio arts. Enrollment must occur during the semester in which the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition is to be mounted.Prerequisite(s): Must have passed the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition Review, must have consent of instructor.

Self-designed special topics in studio art or graphic design. By contract only. May not be used for degree credit with ART 5900.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and written permission of department head.

Objective and subjective approaches to visual problem solving in a variety of black and white and color media. The analysis and manipulation of form, light, space, volume, and the formal aspects of perspective.Prerequisite(s): ART 1103.

Portfolio concept development including idea generation, sketchbook, analyzing and evaluating art criticism and select contemporary artists. Professional portfolio presentation, including matting, artwork documentation and resume as a precursor to the Sophomore review. Course previously offered as ART 2002.

The studio art internship provides direct occupational experience in a professional arts related work environment under the direct supervision of a professional or someone of significant stature in an arts related field. A final associated paper/project is required. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Formal written approval of Studio Art faculty sponsor and on-site supervisor.

Provides individual guidance and instruction necessary for mounting the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition. This exhibition is the culminating event of the studio major's studies and a final preparation for a career in the studio arts. Enrollment must occur during the semester in which the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition is to be mounted.Prerequisite(s): Must have passed the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition Review, must have consent of instructor.

The development of skills in oil painting stressing form and content, visual perception, and individual expression. Technical instruction applicable to individual problems and needs. Same course as ART 2223.

The development of skills in oil paint­ing stressing form and content, visual perception, and individual expression. Technical instruction applicable to individual problems and needs. Previously offered as ART 3123. Same course as ART 2023.Prerequisite(s): ART 1113 and ART 1203 and ART 1303, or consent of instructor.

Oil Painting with emphasis on personal development of visual ideas and techniques.Prerequisite(s): 'C' or better in ART 2223 or ART 2023 or consent of instructor.

Oil painting with emphasis on continuing personal development of visual ideas and techniques. Course previously offered as ART 4120.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 3223.

Provides individual guidance and instruction necessary for mounting the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition. This exhibition is the culminating event of the studio major's studies and a final preparation for a career in the studio arts. Enrollment must occur during the semester in which the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition is to be mounted.Prerequisite(s): Must have passed the BFA Studio Capstone Exhibition Review, must have consent of instructor.

Self-designed special topics in studio art or graphic design. By contract only. May not be used for degree credit with ART 5900.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and written permission of department head.

The development of skills in oil painting stressing form and content, visual perception, and individual expression. Technical instruction applicable to individual problems and needs. Same course as ART 2223.

The development of skills in oil paint­ing stressing form and content, visual perception, and individual expression. Technical instruction applicable to individual problems and needs. Previously offered as ART 3123. Same course as ART 2023.Prerequisite(s): ART 1113 and ART 1203 and ART 1303, or consent of instructor.

Oil Painting with emphasis on personal development of visual ideas and techniques.Prerequisite(s): 'C' or better in ART 2223 or ART 2023 or consent of instructor.

Oil painting with emphasis on continuing personal development of visual ideas and techniques. Course previously offered as ART 4120.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 3223.

Portfolio concept development including idea generation, sketchbook, analyzing and evaluating art criticism and select contemporary artists. Professional portfolio presentation, including matting, artwork documentation and resume as a precursor to the Sophomore review. Course previously offered as ART 2002.

Self-designed special topics in studio art or graphic design. By contract only. May not be used for degree credit with ART 5900.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and written permission of department head.

An open medium investigation of drawing concepts, stressing personal thematic development, experimentation, and individually designed imagery.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 1113 and ART 1203 and ART 2113.

Self-designed special topics in studio art or graphic design. By contract only. May not be used for degree credit with ART 5900.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and written permission of department head.

Introduction to life drawing with emphasis on preliminary linear construction and structural aspects of the figure, including the study of general body proportions, rapid visualization, and figure-ground relationships. Prerequisite(s): ART 1113.

An open medium investigation of drawing concepts, stressing personal thematic development, experimentation, and individually designed imagery.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 1113 and ART 1203 and ART 2113.