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institutional galleries. Gallery management

entails the acquiring of exhibitions or design-

ing of original exhibitions, installation of exhi-

bitions and the processes of funding including

packing, mailing contracts for shipping and

dialogues with the artists or with the gallery

involved in exhibiting. The course requires

that students do some work and observation in

each of the areas of operation.

ART700

SEMINAR IN FINE ARTS

(**)

1 sem. hr.

A seminar designed to encompass all phases of

the Visual Arts that apply to the particular

study of those attending the class. The seminar

will include a summary of current trends as

cross-field experiences related to the study

areas of those involved, i.e., Ceramics, Paint-

ing, Sculpture, etc. This course is required of

MFA students and must be taken during the

first year of residence.

ART710

BASIC CONCEPTS IN ART

FOR ELEMENTARY

TEACHERS

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to introduce the ele-

mentary teacher to some basic problems of

studio procedures and production of art

objects and events in the classroom. Enroll-

ment is restricted to students without art back-

ground.

ART735

FINAL EXHIBIT 3 sem. hrs.

During the last semester of their degree work,

students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Art

program with an emphasis in studio must

mount a one-person exhibition demonstrating

growth, maturity, and proficiency in one or

more studio areas. Prerequisite: Candidacy

and approval of the student's graduate com-

mittee chairperson/advisor.

ART793

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN

ART (**)

3 sem. hrs.

This course is devised to meet the needs of stu-

dents who wish to prepare, under the direction

of a member of the graduate faculty, individual

studies or projects in art history or art studio.

ART799

STUDIO EXHIBIT (**)

2 sem. hrs.

Registration for ART799 provides credit for

the preparation of the studio exhibit required

of all MFA degree candidates. The studio

exhibit is presented in the form of a "one per-

son" show expressing the culmination of expe-

riences and achievements of the student's total

graduate program. A written statement con-

cerning the work of the exhibition must be

exhibited along with the work.

Studies in Ceramics

ART516

CERAMIC KILNS AND

EQUIPMENT

CONSTRUCTION

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed for the advanced stu-

dent of ceramics. The course will include a

study of kiln types, refractories, fuels, burners,

and the construction of one or more kilns. Pre-

requisites: ART216 and ART217, or permis-

sion of the instructor.

ART517

CERAMIC MATERIALS

AND GLAZE

CALCULATION 3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed for the advanced stu-

dent of ceramics. The course will include the

study of ceramic raw materials, the nature and

properties of clay and non-clay materials used

in pottery production and the calculation, for-

mulation and firing of clay bodies, slips,

engobes, and glazes. Prerequisites: ART216

and ART217, or permission of the instructor.

ART518

SPECIAL CERAMIC

WORKSHOP

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed for the advanced stu-

dent of ceramics. The course will include spe-

cial offerings that focus on such areas as:

vapor glazing, Raku techniques, primitive

forming and firing techniques, photoemulsion

techniques and other current developments in

the ceramics area.

ART760

STUDIO PROBLEMS IN

CERAMICS (**) 3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to allow the student to

work with the individual instructor in the

selection of problems suitable to the particular

student's interest in Ceramics.

ART761

CERAMICS I (**)

3-24 sem. hrs.

This studio course concentrates on developing

the artistic, technical and professional compe-

tence of the first year MFA student. The stu-

dent will work with a member of the MFA

Ceramic faculty to develop and explore most

fully the potentials of both the student and

medium in terms of a plastic visual expression.

A minimum of 15 semester hours must be

completed in this course to meet MFA gradu-

ate requirements. Prerequisite: MFA degree

student or approval of Ceramic area MFA fac-

ulty.

ART762

CERAMICS II (**)

3-24 sem. hrs.

This studio course concentrates on developing

the artistic, technical and professional compe-

tence of the second year MFA student. The stu-

dent will work with a member of the MFA

Ceramic faculty to develop and explore most

fully the potentials of both the student and the

medium in terms of a plastic visual expression.

Continued growth in the student's vision and

competence is expected. A minimum of 15

semester hours must be completed in this

course to meet MFA graduate requirements.

Prerequisite: completion of at least 15 semes-

ter hours of ART761 and positive review by

the Ceramic area MFA faculty.

Studies in Drawing

ART743

DRAWING (**)

3-12 sem. hrs.

Emphasis in this course will be on drawing as

an aesthetic experience. Exploration and

development of drawing as an end in itself will

be expected. The students will meet as a group

with an instructor. Prerequisite: graduate

degree student in Art.

Studies in Jewelry Or

Metalsmithing

ART511

METAL ENAMELING

WORKSHOP

3 sem. hrs.

A workshop exploring the use of vitreous

enamels as a supplemental surface treatment

in metalwork. Primary emphasis will be

placed on historical techniques: i.e., cham-

pleve, plique-a-jour, and cloisonne. Prerequi-

site: ART211 or permission of the instructor.

ART791

JEWELRY/

METALSMITHING I (**)

3-24 sem. hrs.

In this course the student selects problems in

Jewelry/Metalsmithing suitable for varying

levels of experience. A minimum of 15 semes-

ter hours must be completed in this course to

meet MFA graduate requirements. Prerequi-

site: MFA degree student in Art or approval of

the Jewelry/Metalsmithing area MFA faculty.

ART792

JEWELRY/

METALSMITHING II (**)

3-24 sem. hrs.

This advanced course is designed to allow the

second year Jewelry/Metalsmithing major to

develop and extend his or her techniques and

visual capabilities. A minimum of 15 semester

hours must be completed in this course to meet

MFA graduate requirements. Prerequisite:

completion of at least 15 semester hours of

ART791 and positive review by the Jewel-

ry/Metalsmithing area MFA faculty.

ART795

STUDIO PROBLEMS IN

JEWELRY AND METAL (**)

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed for students interested

in working with the various media and metal-

working techniques used in the creation of

handwrought jewelry and metalwork.

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