Marika Christofides

Courses in media exploration, special subjects and current issues. Offered on campus or through extension workshops.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credits, max 9.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor.

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.

Projects in art with emphasis on portfolio preparation.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): BA, BFA or 15 upper-division hours in a discipline; consent of instructor.

Varied print processes, including monotypes, relief printmaking, and intaglio. Fundamental techniques of each medium that include inking, printing, editioning multiples, and both additive and subtractive approaches. Same course as ART 2273.

Varied print processes, including monotypes, relief printmaking, and intaglio. Fundamental techniques of each medium that include inking, printing, editioning multiples, and both additive and subtractive approaches. Same course as ART 2073.Prerequisite(s): ART 1113, ART 1203, ART 1303, or consent of instructor.

Development of technical skills and ideas through assigned projects. Intaglio processes include aquatint, softground, and multiple color work. Relief processes include reduction with stencils and multiblock. Litho techniques with permission of instructor.Prerequisite(s): 'C' or better in ART 2273 or ART 2073 or consent of instructor.

A broad-based course which allows students to pursue individual interests using a variety of printmaking materials and processes. Emphasis on further development of concepts, skills and techniques.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 12.Prerequisite(s): ART 3273 and proficiency review or consent of instructor.

Projects in art with emphasis on portfolio preparation.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): BA, BFA or 15 upper-division hours in a discipline; consent of instructor.

Varied print processes, including monotypes, relief printmaking, and intaglio. Fundamental techniques of each medium that include inking, printing, editioning multiples, and both additive and subtractive approaches. Same course as ART 2273.

Varied print processes, including monotypes, relief printmaking, and intaglio. Fundamental techniques of each medium that include inking, printing, editioning multiples, and both additive and subtractive approaches. Same course as ART 2073.Prerequisite(s): ART 1113, ART 1203, ART 1303, or consent of instructor.

Development of technical skills and ideas through assigned projects. Intaglio processes include aquatint, softground, and multiple color work. Relief processes include reduction with stencils and multiblock. Litho techniques with permission of instructor.Prerequisite(s): 'C' or better in ART 2273 or ART 2073 or consent of instructor.

A broad-based course which allows students to pursue individual interests using a variety of printmaking materials and processes. Emphasis on further development of concepts, skills and techniques.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 12.Prerequisite(s): ART 3273 and proficiency review or consent of instructor.

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.

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.

Investigation of fundamental design principles and visual elements through the process of image making. Students explore the dynamics of composition through developing approaches to aesthetics, visual analysis, perception and narrative. Provides experience with a variety of two-dimensional media and develops core skills in observation, craft and technique. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary learning through lectures, discussions, critiques, and the process of making images.

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.

A freehand drawing experience designed to build basic skills and awareness of visual relationships. A sequence of problems dealing with composition, shape, volume, value, line, gesture, texture and perspective. A variety of media explored.

A freehand drawing experience designed to build basic skills and awareness of visual relationships. A sequence of problems dealing with composition, shape, volume, value, line, gesture, texture and perspective. A variety of media explored.

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.

Investigation of fundamental design principles and visual elements through the process of image making. Students explore the dynamics of composition through developing approaches to aesthetics, visual analysis, perception and narrative. Provides experience with a variety of two-dimensional media and develops core skills in observation, craft and technique. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary learning through lectures, discussions, critiques, and the process of making images.

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.

Investigation of fundamental design principles and visual elements through the process of image making. Students explore the dynamics of composition through developing approaches to aesthetics, visual analysis, perception and narrative. Provides experience with a variety of two-dimensional media and develops core skills in observation, craft and technique. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary learning through lectures, discussions, critiques, and the process of making images.

Investigation of fundamental design principles and visual elements through the process of image making. Students explore the dynamics of composition through developing approaches to aesthetics, visual analysis, perception and narrative. Provides experience with a variety of two-dimensional media and develops core skills in observation, craft and technique. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary learning through lectures, discussions, critiques, and the process of making images.