Creative Core

• SOAD-A 100 Pathways: Introduction to Art, Design and Merchandising (3 cr.) Explores the fields of art, design, and merchandising within the contemporary landscape of creating and making. Identifies where these disciplines have mutually reinforcing values and opportunities for interdisciplinary study. Provides a common experience for art, design and merchandising students.

• SOAD-A 101 Creative Core: Color (3 cr.) Explores color's fundamental principles and formal elements; its contextual meanings and sociological connotations; and its significance within the fields of art, design and merchandising. Cultivates visual sensitivity, develops aesthetic knowledge and the production of creative work through studio practices.

• SOAD-A 102 Creative Core: Drawing (3 cr.) Development of visual awareness and coordination of perceptual and manual skills; seeing, representing, and inventing on an experimental, exploratory level in two dimensions. Includes placement, scale, volume, light, formal articulation, and investigations of graphic tools and media. Credit given for only one of SOAD-A 102 or FINA-F 100.

• SOAD-A 103 Creative Core: 3D Design (3 cr.) Volume, space, material, and physical force studies provide the basis for exploration of three-dimensional form; includes carving, construction, and modeling, using wood, plaster, clay, etc.  Credit given for only one of SOAD-A 103 or FINA-F 101.

• SOAD-A 201 Forum of Exchange I (1 cr.) Interdisciplinary experiences serve as the foundation for discussion and written/verbal responses. Students select from a range of activities including lectures, cross-critiques, site visits, interviews, class visits, museum exhibitions, and performances to observe, question and compare art, design and merchandising disciplines. S/F grading. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

• SOAD-A 211 Cross-Disciplinary Workshops in Art, Design, and Merchandising (3 cr.) A variable topic studio course that focuses on skill development and technical manipulation of materials within the specific traditions of a particular discipline. Emphasizes fundamental principles of art and design within a discipline. Designed around a variable topic such as image, time, narrative, space, materials, and markets. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum total of 12 credit hours in A211 and A111.

• SOAD-A 401 Forum of Exchange II (1 cr.) Interdisciplinary experiences in art, design and merchandising serve as the foundation for discussion and written/verbal responses. Students select from a range of activities including lectures, cross-critiques, site visits, interviews, class visits and selected exhibitions. S/F grading. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

Apparel Merchandising

• SOAD-M 100 Introduction to Retail Design and Merchandising (3 cr.) Introduction to the retail cycle related to the interdisciplinary study of and research in apparel and textiles. Examines social and economic theories underlying the fashion business, retail merchandising principles, consumer behavior, and contemporary retail issues. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 100 or AMID-R 100.

• SOAD-M 204 Apparel Manufacturing and Quality Analysis (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in one of the following: SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 100, or AMID-R 209. Focuses on the manufacturing and product development stage of the retail cycle. This stage comprises apparel merchandising history, technology, textiles, performance, value, and quality analysis. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 204 or AMID-R 204.

• SOAD-M 209 Apparel Industries (3 cr.) An examination of the retail cycle and the social and economic factors underlying the fashion business. Retail merchandising principles and contemporary retail issues are examined. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 209 or AMID-R 209.

• SOAD-M 308 Brand Management and Advertising (3 cr.) P: Junior standing. Strategic marketing communication centered on building and maintaining brand equity, encompassing all stages of the retail cycle. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 308 or AMID-R 308.

• SOAD-M 309 Strategies in Retail Promotion (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing or higher; one course from SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 100, or AMID-R 209. Application of design elements and principles to commercial display and development of creative visual merchandising techniques; various media explored. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 309 or AMID-R 309.

• SOAD-M 315 Principles of Retail Merchandising (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing or higher; BUS-K 201; grade of C- or higher in MATH-M 118 or M 119 or equivalent; one course from SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 100, or AMID-R 209. An examination of the contemporary retail environment as it relates to principles, such as the profit and loss analysis, retail math, markups, markdowns, and turnover. Comprehensive analysis and strategy development using retail merchandising principles are emphasized. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 315 or AMID-R 315.

• SOAD-M 316 Retail Product Management (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing or higher; one course from SOAD-M 100, SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 100, or AMID-R 209. Design thinking will be used to study strategic product management in the current retail environment. Function and practices in product distribution, merchandising and retail selling to the end use consumer segments of the retail cycle will be examined as they relate to contemporary retail store management and operations. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 316 or AMID-R 316.

• SOAD-M 319 Professional Techniques in the Retail Industry (2 cr.) P: Sophomore standing or higher; one course from SOAD-M 100, SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 100, or AMID-R 209. Professional techniques and competencies applicable to careers in the retail industry are explored while students participate in exercises to develop presentation skills and marketing themselves to, and in, a retail organization. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 319 or AMID-R 319.

• SOAD-M 327 Product Development (3 cr.) P: SOAD-M 204 or AMID-R 204, and junior standing; or permission of department. Functions and practices of product development; understanding and defining the customer; researching fashion trends from color and fabric to silhouette; identifying how and when to apply trends to targeted customers; practical application of executing concepts into finished products. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 327 or AMID-R 327.

• SOAD-M 328 Digital Product Development (1-3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing and one of the following: SOAD-M 204, SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 204, or AMID-R 209. Digital applications used to develop product lines, including fabric and material development, print and pattern development, graphics, knits, and woven applications. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 328 or AMID-R 328.

• SOAD-M 350 Omnichannel Apparel Merchandising: Connecting to Consumers (3 cr.) Survey of social media theories and models as they relate to apparel merchandising. Exploration of social media strategies used by corporations to establish connections with customers and consultants. Includes techniques for creating and critiquing social media strategies and standards. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 350 or AMID-R 350.

• SOAD-X 376 Practicum in the Retail Industry (1-3 cr.) P: SOAD-M 315 or AMID-R 315. Provides apparel merchandising majors a supervised and coordinated work experience in the apparel industry. A maximum of 6 credit hours given among the following courses: SOAD-X 373, X376, X476; AMID-X 373, X376, X476, Y398, R321, and F403.

• SOAD-M 404 International Textiles and Apparel Trade (3 cr.) P: SOAD-F 203 or AMID-F 203, ECON-E 202, and junior standing. International factors affecting the United States textile, apparel, and retail industries, including comparative analysis of the economic, political, and social implications of globalization. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 404 or AMID-R 404.

• SOAD-M 405 International Fashion Consumers and Retailers (3 cr.) P: Junior or senior standing. For students pursuing a degree, major or minor through the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design. Global and country specific factors that impact distribution systems for and consumption of fashion related products. Understanding consumers of fashion products within a global context and motivations for pursuing a global marketing and retailing strategy. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 405 or AMID-R 405.

• SOAD-M 409 Retail Industry Field Seminar (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor and department chair. Study tour designed as an overview of the retail, apparel, and textile industry, taught through a series of seminars conducted by business professionals outside the Bloomington community. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 409 or AMID-R 409.

• SOAD-M 410 Apparel Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) P: Junior standing. Explores the entrepreneurial concept through the use of the entire retail cycle related to the vision of developing a business plan and ultimately opening a retail business selling unit. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 410 or AMID-R 410.

• SOAD-M 412 Global Sourcing (3 cr.) P: SOAD-M 315 or AMID-R 315, or junior standing. Issues and strategies of global sourcing in the apparel industry: natural resources, labor issues, factory profiles, quota and duty issues of key sourcing centers. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 412 or AMID-R 412.

• SOAD-M 413 Planning and Analysis (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-M 315 or AMID-R 315. Essentials of merchandise buying and planning: consumer trends, market resources and trade practices, seasonal plans, assortment planning and analytic tools for inventory evaluations. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 413 or AMID-R 413.

• SOAD-M 416 Sustainability in Product: Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Retailing (3 cr.) P: Senior standing. Examination of sustainability concepts as applied to decision making throughout the process of product design, development, retailing, use, and disposal. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 416 or AMID-R 416.

• SOAD-M 440 Senior Seminar (3 cr.) P: Senior standing. Contemporary retail industry topics and workplace issues, including leadership and ethics. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 440 or AMID-R 440.

• SOAD-M 450 Profiling the Apparel Customer (3 cr.) P: Junior standing. In-depth study of customer-driven thinking supported by the understanding and study of retail research, design, branding, marketing and sales strategies. Credit given for only one of SOAD-M 450 or AMID-R 450.

• SOAD-M 485 Topics in Apparel Merchandising (1-3 cr.) Advanced selected topics in an area of apparel merchandising. Topics vary. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-M 485, AMID-R 485 and AMID-R 492.

• SOAD-X 492 Independent Study in Retail (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. Independent coursework or project under supervision on problems of special interest. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-X 492, AMID-X 492 and AMID-R 490.

Comprehensive Design

• SOAD-C 181 Design: Creative Revolution (3 cr.) Introduction to comprehensive design: design formed by the cross pollination between artistic and design processes. Introduces examples of comprehensive design as they form within the entity of the city and as they take form within objects of design (e.g. clothing, furniture, architecture, automobiles). Also introduces students to methods and approaches in 2D and 3D design execution. Credit given for only one of SOAD-C 181 or AMID-C 181.

• SOAD-C 280 Introduction to Comprehensive Design (3 cr.) Introduction to design across subject-specific boundaries through examination of its models, methods, and sensibilities. Focus on ability to explore, synthesize, and integrate ideas through comprehensive design. Features IU Center for Art + Design, Columbus, Indiana as a living laboratory to demonstrate mutually reinforcing design approaches and solutions. Credit given for only one of SOAD-C 280 or AMID-C 280.

• SOAD-C 380 Topical Issues in Comprehensive Design (1-4 cr.) P: Consent of department. Analysis of current design trends across subject-specific boundaries. Features IU Center for Art + Design, Columbus, Indiana as a living laboratory to demonstrate mutually reinforcing design approaches and solutions. Topics will vary. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 8 credit hours in SOAD-C 380 and AMID-C 380.

• SOAD-C 381 Topical Issues in Collaborative Design (1-4 cr.) P: Consent of department. Analysis of collaborative design trends across subject-specific boundaries. Features integration of applied design disciplines such as urban design, architectural design, and landscape architecture to demonstrate mutually reinforcing design approaches and solutions. Topics will vary. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 8 credit hours in SOAD-C 381 and AMID-C 381.

• SOAD-C 480 Special Problems in Comprehensive Design (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. Analysis of selected design topics across subject-specific boundaries. Features IU Center for Art + Design, Columbus, Indiana as a living laboratory to demonstrate mutually reinforcing design approaches and solutions. Topics will vary. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-C 480 and AMID-C 480.

• SOAD-C 481 Intensive Seminar in Comprehensive Design (1-3 cr.) Intensive seminar in analysis of selected design topics across subject-specific boundaries. Features IU Center for Art + Design, Columbus, Indiana as a living laboratory to demonstrate mutually reinforcing design approaches and solutions. Topics will vary. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-C 481 and AMID-C 481.

Fashion Design

• SOAD-F 202 Introductory Textile Science: Laboratory (1 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in one of the following: SOAD-A 100, SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 100, or AMID-R 209. Analysis and application of concepts learned in lecture: fibers, fabrications, finishes, and properties. Special attention paid to aesthetics of textiles and materials for fashion design. Laboratory course. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 202 or AMID-F 202.

• SOAD-F 203 Materials for Fashion Design (3 cr.) Textile fibers, yarns, fabrication, and finishes, textile processing and properties; selection and care of textiles for human use. Lecture plus laboratory. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 203 or AMID-F 203.

• SOAD-F 207 Fashion Studio I (3 cr.) P or C: SOAD- F 203 or AMID-F 203. Introduction to pattern development, fitting, fabric manipulation, and construction of original fashion designs. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 207 or AMID-F 207.

• SOAD-F 213 Fashion Design I: Research and Illustration (3 cr.) P: Fashion design majors and minors only. Exploration of design inspiration and precedent research methods. Use of various media to communicate fashion design through technical drawing and illustration. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 213 or AMID-F 213.

• SOAD-F 217 Fashion Design II: Ideation (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-F 203, F207, and F213; or AMID-F 203, F207, and F213. Fundamental principles and processes of fashion design ideation, including interpreting design concepts and themes, designing and sketching ensembles, and coordinating fabrication, color, and texture. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 217 or AMID-F 217.

• SOAD-F 290 Special Topics in Fashion Design (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. Selected topics in an area of fashion design. Topics will vary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-F 290 and AMID-F 290.

• SOAD-F 301 Dress Studies: Topics in Cultural Analysis (3 cr.) R: One course in cultural anthropology, sociology, or psychology. Dress as a reflection of the physical, social, psychological, and aesthetic environment of various cultures; responses to and uses of dress as an aspect of culture and individual behavior. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-F 301 and AMID-F 301.

• SOAD-F 303 Fashion Studio II (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-F 203, F207, and F213; or AMID-F 203, F207, and F213. Intermediate pattern development, fitting, fabric manipulation, and construction of original fashion designs. Studio class. Course fee required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-F 303 and AMID-F 303.

• SOAD-F 305 Fashion Studio III (3 cr.) P: Grade of C-- or higher in SOAD-F 217 and F303, or AMID-F 217 and F303; and MATH-M 118 or M119 or equivalent. Advanced pattern development, fitting, fabric manipulation, and construction of original fashion designs. Studio class. Course fee required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-F 305 and AMID-F 305.

• SOAD-F 306 Experimental Fashion Studio: Tailoring (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-F 217 and F303, or AMID-F 217 and F303. Techniques in contemporary and traditional tailoring. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 306 or AMID-F 306.

• SOAD-F 311 History of Dress (3 cr.) P: SOAD-F 203 or AMID-F 203. R: One course in European history. Dress in Western civilization relating to social, economic, political, and religious events from early civilization through seventeenth century. II Sem. Odd years only. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 311 or AMID-F 311.

• SOAD-F 325 Experimental Fashion Studio: Shape and Foundation (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-F 217 and F303, or AMID-F 217 and F303. Fundamental principles of design for inner-shaping and foundation; manipulation of a variety of materials and techniques to produce original designs featuring complex super-structures. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 325 or AMID-F 325.

• SOAD-F 326 Experimental Fashion Studio: Accessories (3 cr.) Fundamental principles and techniques for design of accessories including gloves, hats, handbags, jewelry, and masks; manipulation of a variety of materials to produce original accessory design. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 326 or AMID-F 326.

• SOAD-F 328 Experimental Fashion Studio: Digital Applications (3 cr.) P: SOAD-F 213 or AMID-F 213. CAD applications used to create digital fashion fabrics, fashion lines, and fashion portfolios for the apparel and textile industries. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 328 or AMID-F 328.

• SOAD-F 340 History of Fashion (3 cr.) P: SOAD-F 203 or AMID-F 203. R: One course in European history. Even years only. Dress in Western civilization relating to social, economic, political, and religious events in the eighteenth through twenty-first centuries; emphasis on the emergence and evolution of haute couture. Credit given for only one of SOADF 340 or AMID-F 340.

• SOAD-F 352 Dress Studies: Aesthetics Analysis (3 cr.) P: Junior standing. Aesthetics of dress as a medium of visual communication. Considerations include aesthetic norms, color psychology, elements and principles of design, appearance management strategies, and design process. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 352 or AMID-F 352.

• SOAD-F 402 Collection Management for Historic Textiles and Costumes (3 cr.) P: SOAD-F 203 or AMID-F 203. Curatorial methods and procedures in museum collection management specifically related to historic textiles and costumes. Topics may vary to include accessioning, cataloging, artifact research and identification, exhibition, conservation, computer utilization. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-F 402 and AMID-F 402.

• SOAD-F 406 Dress Studies: Theory and Analysis (3 cr.) P: Junior standing. Survey of methodologies and research techniques for analysis of fashion diffusion and change. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 406 or AMID-F 406.

• SOAD-F 408 Experimental Fashion Studio: Draping (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-F 217 and SOAD-F 303 or AMID-F217 and AMID-F 303. Fashion design through the use of fundamental principles and processes of draping; manipulation of a variety of materials to produce original draped designs. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 408 or AMID-F 408.

• SOAD-F 411 Dress Studies: Behavioral Analysis (3 cr.) P: Junior standing. R: One course in sociology or psychology. Basic concepts and theories from social psychology are used to study how clothing affects the self and others. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 411 or AMID-F 411.

• SOAD-F 417 Fashion Design III: Presentation and Analysis (1-3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-F 305 or AMID-F 305. Planning and presenting a fashion line, development of accompanying research, and preparation of portfolio. Studio class. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-F 417 or AMID-F 417.

• SOAD-F 485 Advanced Special Topics in Fashion Design (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. Advanced selected topics in an area of fashion design. Topics will vary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-F 485, AMID-F 485, and AMID-F 490.

• SOAD-X 476 Practicum in Collection Management for Historic Textiles and Costume (1-3 cr.) Individual work in selected area of collection management for historic textiles and costume. A maximum total of 6 credit hours given among the following: SOAD-X 373, X376, X476; AMID-X 373, X376, X476, Y398, R321, and F403.

• SOAD-X 491 Independent Studies in Textiles and Apparel (1-3 cr.) P: SOAD-F 203 or AMID-F 203, 6 additional credit hours in textiles and apparel, and consent of department chair. Independent review, discussion, and evaluation of current trends and issues in apparel or textiles; analysis of research or special project. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-X 491, AMID-X 491 and AMID-F 415.

Interior Design

• SOAD-D 168 Beginning Interior Architectural Design Studio (3 cr.) Focus on critical and analytical ability, reasoned understanding and rational application of design elements and principles, development of vocabulary, attitudes, and skill basic to design and interior design. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 168 or AMID-D 168.

• SOAD-D 191 Design Studies: Form and Function (3 cr.) In this introductory course, students will learn about the decisions designers make to shape the objects they encounter every day and the effects of those decisions on those of us who interact with them. Features lectures and hands-on projects examining designs as diverse as toothbrushes, iPods, bicycles, and buildings. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 191 or AMID-D 191.

• SOAD-D 192 Sustainable Design (3 cr.) Provides a basic understanding of issues related to sustainability in product design and the built environment. In particular, it encourages critical thinking with regard to an understanding and application of the life cycle analysis, as well as introducing organizations dedicated to sustainability and the rating systems they use. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 192 or AMID-D 192.

• SOAD-D 201 3D Modeling for Design and Digital Fabrication (3 cr.) Principles of 3D modeling applied across subject-specific design boundaries. Studio methods for solving 3D geometric problems from technical drawings and models. Students create free-form curves, surfaces, and solids employed in interior design, fashion design, furniture design and digital fabrication using software such as Rhinoceros NURBS and digital fabrication equipment. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 201 or AMID-D 201.

• SOAD-D 202 Interior Visualization (3 cr.) Drawing techniques focusing on creative/inventive sketching and rendering for interior design. Both freehand and digital techniques will be explored. Students will use the language of drawing to improve the process of conceptual design, design development, visualization, and communication. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 202 or AMID-D 202.

• SOAD-D 203 Green Building Concepts and Technologies (3 cr.) Online course that examines topics related to green building design and technologies, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and LEED Exam preparation. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 203 or AMID-D 203.

• SOAD-D 261 Architectural, Interior, and Furniture Design Studies I (3 cr.) Survey of the history of design from prehistoric times to the Gothic era at three scales: architecture, interiors, and furniture design. Reviews the underlying concepts behind historically prominent work and the commonalities of design at different scales. Throughout the course, students cultivate their own visual memory to guide their design thinking and work. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 261 or AMID-D 261.

• SOAD-D 262 Architectural, Interiors, and Furniture Design Studies II (3 cr.) Survey of the history of design from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century at three scales: architecture, interiors, and furniture design. Reviews the underlying concepts behind historically prominent work and the commonalities of design at different scales. Throughout the course, students cultivate their own visual memory to guide their design thinking and work. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 262 or AMID-D 262.

• SOAD-D 263 Design Methods (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 168 or AMID-D 168. Introduction to the basic techniques of design research and evaluation, emerging trends in design thinking, and state-of-the-art design methodologies. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 263 or AMID-D 263.

• SOAD-D 264 Digital Architectural Drawing (3-4 cr.) Basic 2D and 3D drawing and modeling skills for professional practice of interior architectural design using professional, industry standard software: document and database generation, computer-aided drafting, modeling and design. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 264 or AMID-D 264.

• SOAD-D 268 Architectural Theories and Concepts (3 cr.) P: Completion of the English composition requirement and grade of C– or higher in SOAD-D 168 or AMID-D 168. Study of the philosophical, theoretical, historical, and conceptual ideas that have guided architecture and design since the late nineteenth century. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 268 or AMID-D 268.

• SOAD-D 271 Intermediate Interior Architectural Design Studio 1 (3-4 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 168 and D264, or AMID-D 168 and D264; or department permission. Fundamentals of drawing and rendering in two and three dimensions, presentation methods, and design practices. Emphasis on residential design. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 271 or AMID-D 271.

• SOAD-D 272 Intermediate Interior Architectural Design Studio 2 (3-4 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 168 and D264, or AMID-D 168 and D264; or department permission. Introduction to fundamentals of space design for human activity; space standards, programming, and graphic communication. Emphasis on commercial design. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 272 or AMID-D 272.

• SOAD-D 277 Materials and Components of Interior Design (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 168 and D264, or AMID-D168 and D264; or department permission. Provides basic understanding of the appropriate use of materials specified for the interior environment. Particular emphasis placed on the vital role interior designers play in providing for the health, safety, and welfare of those inhabiting interior spaces. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 277 or AMID-D 277.

• SOAD-D 290 Special Topics in Interior Design (1-3 cr.) Selected topics in an area of interior design. Topics will vary. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours in SOAD-D 290 and AMID-D 290.

• SOAD-D 302 Architectural Documentation (3 cr.) P: SOAD-D 271 and D 272 or AMID-D 271 and D 272. Develops the graphic skills necessary in the construction industry and a basic understanding of construction drawings, codes, specifications, and details. Practice in construction specification writing, drawing referencing, and the relationship of drawings in an overall plan. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 302 or AMID-D 302.

• SOAD-D 304 Critical Theory, Writing and Thinking for the Studio Practice (3 cr.) P: Completion of the English composition requirement. Introduction to critical writings and writing on the subject of art and design and critical analysis of art and design. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 304 or AMID-D 304.

• SOAD-D 335 Lighting Interior Spaces I (1.5 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 271 or D272, or AMID D271 or D272; and MATH-M 118 or equivalent. Introduction to the general principles, factors, and techniques of interior lighting, including planning, analysis, calculation methods, and aesthetics in the residential context. Field trips required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 335 or AMID-D 335.

• SOAD-D 336 Lighting Interior Spaces II (1.5 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 335 or AMID-D 335. Introduction to the general principles, factors, and techniques of interior lighting, including planning, analysis, calculation methods, and aesthetics in the commercial design context. Field trips required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 336 or AMID-D 336.

• SOAD-D 365 Architectural, Interior, and Furniture Design Studies (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 168 or AMID-D 168, or department permission. A survey of the history of design at three scales: architecture, interiors, and furniture design. The underlying concepts behind historically prominent work, and the commonalities of design at different scales, will be reviewed. Throughout the course, students will cultivate their own visual memory to guide their design thinking and work. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 365 or AMID-D 365.

• SOAD-D 373 Interior Design Studio 4 (3-5 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 263, D272 and D277; or AMID-D 263, D272, and D277; and MATH-M 118 or M119 or equivalent. Design of dwellings for individuals and groups in a variety of contexts. Integration of social, technical, spatial, and environmental factors. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 373 or AMID-D 373.

• SOAD-D 374 Advanced Interior Architectural Design Studio: Global Context (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 263, D272 and D277; or AMID-D 263, D272, and D277. Design of spaces for a variety of individuals and organizations. Integration of technical, spatial, cultural-historical, and environmental factors, with special emphasis on socio-economic conditions and diverse populations. Course fee required. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in SOAD-D 374 and AMID-D 374.

• SOAD-D 375 Design in the Developing World (3 cr.) Examines strategies around human-centered design as a means of tackling large-scale problems for people throughout the developing world. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 375 or AMID-D 375.

• SOAD-D 394 Advanced Digital Architectural Drawing (3-4 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 264 or AMID-D 264. Advanced CAD visualization for professional design practice: three-dimensional modeling and visualization, image processing, animation, and multimedia presentation. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 394 or AMID-D 394.

• SOAD-D 469 Professional Practices in Interior Design (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 271 and D272, or AMID-D 271 and D272. Survey of business procedures and practices and of professional values and standards for interior designers. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 469 or AMID-D 469.

• SOAD-D 475 Advanced Interior Architectural Design Studio: Contemporary Issues (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 271, D272 and D277; or AMID-D 271, D272, and D277. Interdisciplinary team approaches to solution of comprehensive design problems utilizing contemporary design methods and procedures. Course fee required. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours in SOAD-D 475 or AMID-D 475.

• SOAD-D 476 Interior Design Studio 7 (3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 469 and D475, or AMID-D 469 and D475. Design of habitats and work spaces for special populations. Course fee required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 476 or AMID-D 476.

• SOAD-D 485 Advanced Special Topics in Interior Design (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. Advanced selected topics in an area of interior design. Topics will vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-D 485, AMID-D 485 and AMID-D 490.

• SOAD-X 490 Independent Study in Interior Design (1-3 cr.) P: Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 168 or AMID-D 168, 6 additional credit hours in interior design, and consent of department. Review, discussion, and evaluation of current trends and issues in interior design; analysis of research. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-X 490, AMID-X 490 and AMID-D 480.

Studio Art

Ceramics

• SOAD-S 260 Ceramics I (3 cr.) P: SOAD-A 100 or FINA-F 101. A limited introduction to handbuilding, throwing, glaze mixing, and glaze application, including lectures on basic ceramic techniques. Critiques of student work. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 260 or FINA-S 260.

• SOAD-S 360 Ceramics II (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 260 or FINA-S 260. Continued practice in forming and glazing, with emphasis on wheel throwing, surface decoration, and kiln firing techniques. Instruction through lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 360 and FINA-S 361.

• SOAD-S 460 Ceramics III (1-20 cr.) P: SOAD-S 360 or FINA-S 361, or consent of instructor. Further practice in advanced ceramic techniques. Instruction through lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. Topics vary by instructor and semester. Consult the online Schedule of Classes for current information on content. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 460 and FINA-S 461.

• SOAD-S 462 B.F.A. Ceramics (1-60 cr.) P: Admission to the B.F.A. program. Directed advanced study and production of a body of work leading to an exhibition. Students meet independently with instructor and in groups for critiques and lectures to maintain a dialogue with contemporary issues and to provide technical advice. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 462 and FINA-S 462.

• SOAD-S 468 History of Ceramics (3 cr.) Emphasis on the historical development of pottery in individual cultures, as well as how one culture's pottery has influenced another's. No credit in Art History. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 468 or FINA-R 478.

• SOAD-S 469 B.F.A. Ceramics Seminar (1 cr.) P: Admission to the B.F.A. program. Discussions, critiques, and research projects in ceramic art. Required each semester for B.F.A. candidates in ceramics. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours in SOAD-S 469 and FINA-S 469.

Digital Art

• SOAD-N 130 Digital Imagery for Non-Majors (3 cr.) Lecture course introduces nonmajors to the fundamental practice of creating art imagery using digital software. Demonstrations and optional hands-on lab sessions emphasize technical production in Photoshop and Illustrator. Art projects created in Photoshop and lecture topics focus on aesthetic approaches and issues facing artists working in contemporary digital imaging. Credit given for only one of SOAD-N 130 or FINA-N 130.

• SOAD-S 210 Digital Art: Survey and Practice (3 cr.) Beginning class on digital media's role in the world of art production and reception. Class emphasizes learning to use digital media to produce original, creative art work. Topics include digital imaging, communicative art, and interactivity. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 210 or FINA-D 210.

• SOAD-S 310 Interactive Multimedia (3 cr.) P: FINA-D 210 or SOAD-S 210, and portfolio review. A study of the principles and fundamental techniques for creating multimedia projects that explore their potential for critical artistic expression. The course will examine issues specific to onscreen interaction and time-based media. Tools such as Flash, Dreamweaver, and other supporting programs will be covered. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 310 or FINA-D 310.

• SOAD-S 311 Video Art (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 210 or FINA-D 210, or portfolio review. Exploration of the medium of video as an aesthetic expression. Time and sound are elements incorporated into visual composition's traditional concerns. Emphasis on technical command of video camera and digital editing procedures in conjunction with development of a visual sensitivity. Readings and a research project are required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 311 or FINA-D 317.

• SOAD-S 313 3D Computer Graphics (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 210 or FINA-D 210. Hands-on studio course exploring the technical development of three-dimensional computer graphics for state-of-the-art display systems. Students will investigate user-interface design, create 3D graphical environments, and explore the parallel drives toward content creation and visual aesthetics. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 313 or FINA-D 318.

• SOAD-S 410 Advanced Multimedia (1-6 cr.) P: SOAD-S 310 or FINA-D 310, or permission of instructor. A broad range of aesthetic and conceptual issues related to digital material and electronic interactivity. Students are encouraged to develop art projects using digital multimedia, video, hypertext, or the incorporation of object-based media. Dialogue of timely issues through readings, screenings, websites, and gallery visits. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 410 and FINA-D 410.

• SOAD-S 411 Digital Video (1-6 cr.) P: SOAD-S 311 or FINA-D 317. Advanced study of video's potential in contemporary fine art practice. Students will create a new visual vocabulary using the latest technology including high-definition video systems and interactive DVD authoring. Covers special effects and animation programs that allow artists to further explore the aesthetics of time-based media. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 411 and FINA-D 417.

• SOAD-S 412 B.F.A. Digital Art (1-6 cr.) P: Admission into the B.F.A. program. Directed, advanced study and production of a body of work leading to B.F.A. exhibition. Students meet independently with instructor and in group critiques to maintain a dialogue and provide technical advice. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 412 and FINA-D 412.

• SOAD-S 413 Computer Graphical Environments (1-6 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Students develop 3D graphic environments to visualize and conceptualize creative constructs for virtual environments, explore art and spatial simulation, including animation, interaction, lighting, and design. Dialogue of timely issues is encouraged based on readings, videos, CD-ROMs and visits to galleries, Web sites and alternative spaces. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 413 and FINA-D 418.

• SOAD-S 419 B.F.A. Digital Art Seminar (1 cr.) P: Admission into the B.F.A. program in digital art. Weekly or biweekly seminar that includes critiques of student work, discussion of special topics, assigned readings, multimedia lectures, visiting artist lectures, and special research projects. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours in SOAD-S 419 and FINA-D 411.

Drawing

• SOAD-S 200 Drawing I (3 cr.) Preliminary course for advancement in drawing, stressing basic visual awareness; seeing, representing, and technical command on a two-dimensional surface. Problems in handling placement, scale, space, volume, light, and formal articulation. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 200 or FINA-S 200.

• SOAD-S 300 Drawing II (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 200 or FINA-S 200. Intermediate course in drawing from the model and other sources. Emphasis on technical command of the media in conjunction with the development of a visual awareness. Continued problems in the articulation of space, scale, volume, value, and linear sensitivity. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 300 and FINA-S 301.

• SOAD-S 400 Drawing III (1-20 cr.) P: SOAD-S 300 or FINA-S 301. Advanced drawing. Continuation of SOAD-S 300 or FINA-S 301. May be repeated for a total of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 400 and FINA-S 401.

• SOAD-S 401 Anatomy for the Artist (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 200 or FINA-S 200. Intensive lecture/studio course describing all of the bones and muscles of the body. The emphasis is on joint movement and proportion. The areas of the body are divided into 3D mass conception, bone and muscle description, and joint description. Students draw from the skeleton, plaster cadaver casts, and the human figure. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 401 or FINA-S 403.

• SOAD-S 402 B.F.A. Drawing (1-6 cr.) P: Open to drawing students in the B.F.A. program. Concentrated tutorial in the drawing craft. Craftsmanship, content, and personal style are stressed. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 402 and FINA-S 405.

Graphic Design

• SOAD-S 250 Graphic Design I (3 cr.) Drawing and perception in the history and practice of visual communication, including a basic introduction to the field and exercises with pencil, marker, computer, and other tools, to produce symbols, letter forms, and symbol-letter combinations. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 250 or FINA-S 250.

• SOAD-S 351 Typography I (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 250 or FINA-S 250. Studies in visual communication with an emphasis on typography, including measurement and structure, detail and refinement, hierarchy and legibility, tools, and application to various media in digital and print formats. An introduction to type history, aesthetics and analysis are also considered. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 351 or FINA-S 351.

• SOAD-S 352 Production for the Graphic Designer (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 351 or FINA-S 351, and consent of instructor. A thorough set of practical exercises that combine design projects with related information about both presentation of ideas and printing of finished designs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 352 and FINA-S 352.

• SOAD-S 450 Graphic Design Problem Solving (1-20 cr.) P: SOAD-S 352 or FINA-S 352, or consent of instructor. Professional problem solving in graphic design. Using a variety of mediums to communicate messages, students apply processes from printing to multimedia as appropriate for directed projects. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 450 and FINA-S 451.

• SOAD-S 452 B.F.A. Graphic Design (1-60 cr.) P: Graphic design students in the B.F.A. program. Directed, advanced study in graphic design. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 452 and FINA-S 452.

• SOAD-S 459 Graphic Design Advanced Seminar: Topics in History, Theory, and Criticism (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 352 or FINA-S 352, or permission of instructor. Background on major graphic design movements, the design of the alphabet and type styles, the use of tools (printing press, wood cut, engraving, camera, airbrush, computer). Social and political forces such as industrial development and nationalism will be considered. Writings of theorists and historians will be reviewed. Recommended for B.F.A. students in graphic design. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in SOAD-S 459 and FINA-S 459.

Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design

• SOAD-S 280 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design I (3 cr.) P: SOAD-A 101 and A111; or FINA-F 101 and F102; or consent of instructor. Introductory course for exploring metalworking and jewelry design as a serious form of creative expression. Focuses on the basic techniques of piercing of metals, soldering, sheet metal construction, surface embellishment, mechanical joining, wire forming and forging, stretching of sheet metals, and various metal finishing techniques. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 280 or FINA-S 280.

• SOAD-S 380 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design II (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 280 or FINA-S 280. Extensive designing and model making for exploring forms and ideas in metal and mixed media, either as jewelry, hollowware objects, flatware, tea strainers and infusers, boxes, or small-scale sculpture. Focus on techniques of angle raising, repoussé and chasing, forging of flatware, stone setting, and lost-wax casting, jewelry mechanisms, hinge making, and patination of metals. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 380 and FINA-S 381.

• SOAD-S 480 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design III (1-20 cr.) P: FINA-S 381 or SOAD-S 380, or consent of instructor. Improves and expands knowledge and skill in metalsmithing and jewelry design. Guidance toward developing a personal direction of creative expression, artistic aesthetic, and art philosophy. Advanced techniques include large-scale vessel forming from sheet metal, large-scale soldering, die forming, jewelry mechanisms, chain making, chasing and repoussé, enameling, stone cutting, PNP etching, and working with alternative materials. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 480 and FINA-S 481.

• SOAD-S 482 B.F.A. Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (1-60 cr.) P: Admission to the B.F.A. program. Mentor-directed, independent study in jewelry and metalsmithing leading to the development of a professional portfolio and a B.F.A. thesis exhibition. Creation of a cohesive body of work for application to graduate school or to begin working as a professional metalsmith or jeweler. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 482 and FINA-S 482.

• SOAD-S 489 B.F.A. Metalsmithing Seminar (1 cr.) P: Admission to the B.F.A. program. Seminar in metalsmithing and jewelry design that includes critiques of students' work, discussion of readings, special projects, slide lectures, technical demonstrations, visiting artist lectures, and exhibitions. Guidance toward developing a personal direction of creative expression, artistic aesthetic, and art philosophy. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours in SOAD-S 489 and FINA-S 485.

Painting

• SOAD-S 230 Painting I (3 cr.) Preliminary course for advancement in painting; exploring technical and visual aspects of color media. Emphasis on media command and structural problems in painting. Media: oil and acrylics. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 230 or FINA-S 230.

• SOAD-S 330 Painting II (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 230 or FINA-S 230. Intermediate course in painting from the model and other sources. Emphasis on technical command and understanding of the components of painting space, color, volume, value, and scale. Media: oil or acrylics. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 330 and FINA-S 331.

• SOAD-S 430 Painting III (1-20 cr.) P: SOAD-S 330 or FINA-S 331. Advanced course in painting. Continuation of SOAD-S 330 or FINA-S 331. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 430 and FINA-S 431.

• SOAD-S 432 B.F.A. Painting (1-60 cr.) P: Open to B.F.A. painters only; SOAD-S 430 or FINA-S 431. Concentrated studio projects within the framework of the B.F.A. painting program. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 432 and FINA-S 432.

• SOAD-S 439 B.F.A. Painting Seminar (1 cr.) P: Open to painters in the B.F.A. program. Advanced study in painting. Weekly review of student work with attention to content, craftsmanship, intent, and resources. Periodic discussions of art history with slide material to illustrate painting problems and concepts. Group participation stressed. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours in SOAD-S 439 and FINA-S 439.

Photography

• SOAD-N 198 Introduction to Photography for Non-Majors (3 cr.) A contemporary introduction to fine art photography. Covers technical, aesthetic and historical issues of quality image making. Assigned projects demonstrate and develop conceptual and technical understanding of materials. Discussions provide hands-on technical assistance and help in editing and critiquing visual assignments. Requires a digital SLR camera or a digital camera with full manual controls. Credit given for only one of SOAD-N 198 or FINA-N 198.

• SOAD-S 290 Fundamentals of Photography (3 cr.) Basic practice of digital camera operation, exposure calculation, exposing, image file management, image optimization and digital printing. Guidance toward establishment of a personal photographic aesthetic. A digital SLR camera is required. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 290 or FINA-S 291.

• SOAD-S 390 Intermediate Photography (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 290 or FINA-S 291. Practice of black-and-white photography: camera work, darkroom practices, appreciation of photographs, and experience in expressive use of the medium. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 390 or FINA-S 392.

• SOAD-S 490 Advanced Photography (1-12 cr.) P: SOAD-S 390 or FINA-S 392, and consent of instructor. Emphasizes advanced conceptual and technical development in digital and traditional photographic media and the expansion of creative possibilities. Topics vary. May include such topics as alternative processes, advanced Photoshop, documentary and large format photography, photographic theory, installation art, and black and white darkroom practice. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in SOAD-S 490 and FINA-S 493.

• SOAD-S 492 B.F.A. Photography (1-60 cr.) P: Admission to the B.F.A. program. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 492 and FINA-S 492.

Printmaking

• SOAD-S 240 Basic Printmaking Media (3 cr.) P: SOAD-A 100 or consent of department. Introduction to printmaking. Emphasis on three basic media: intaglio, lithography, and silk screen. Problems in pictorial composition and drawing. Study of the interrelationships of all graphic media. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 240 or FINA-S 240.

• SOAD-S 341 Printmaking II—Intaglio (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 240 or FINA-S 240. Advanced study with emphasis on intaglio. Problems in pictorial composition and drawing stressed. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 341 and FINA-S 341.

• SOAD-S 343 Printmaking II—Lithography (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 240 or FINA-S 240. Advanced study with emphasis on lithography. Problems in pictorial composition and drawing stressed. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 343 or FINA-S 343.

• SOAD-S 344 Printmaking II—Silk Screen (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 240 or FINA-S 240. Advanced study with emphasis on silk screen. Problems in pictorial composition and drawing stressed. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 344 or FINA-S 344.

• SOAD-S 441 Printmaking III--Intaglio (1-20 cr.) P: SOAD-S 341 or FINA-S 341. Advanced work in intaglio for qualified students. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 441 and FINA-S 441.

• SOAD-S 442 B.F.A. Printmaking (1-60 cr.) P: Open to printmakers in the B.F.A. program. Directed study in printmaking. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 442 and FINA-S 442.

• SOAD-S 443 Printmaking III--Lithography (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 343 or FINA-S 343. Advanced work in lithography for qualified students. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 443 and FINA-S 443.

• SOAD-S 444 Printmaking III--Silk Screen (1-20 cr.) P: SOAD-S 344 or FINA-S 344. Advanced work in silk screen for qualified students. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 444 and FINA-S 444.

• SOAD-S 445 Relief Printmaking Media (1-3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 240 or FINA-S 240, or consent of instructor. Relief printmaking media: woodcut, linocut, monotype, and collograph. Students create prints in each medium in both black-and-white and color using a variety of traditional and innovative techniques such as photo and the computer. May be repeated for a total of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 445 and FINA-S 445.

• SOAD-S 449 Printmaking Seminar (2 cr.) P: Open to printmakers in the B.F.A. program. Different topics taught on a rotating basis by printmaking faculty. Required each semester. Special projects, critiques, and artists' lectures related to the field of printmaking. Historical, technical, and conceptual issues discussed. Group critiques held once a month as part of the seminar. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 449 and FINA-S 449.

Sculpture

• SOAD-S 270 Sculpture I (3 cr.) P: SOAD-A 101 or FINA-F 101, or consent of department. Foundation in basic technical and formal methods of traditional and contemporary sculpture. Use of tools and equipment for additive and subtractive techniques including wood construction, steel fabrication, clay modeling, plaster mold making and cold casting, and assemblage. Emphasis placed on technical execution, conceptualization, and creative problem solving. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 270 and FINA-S 270.

• SOAD-S 271 Introduction to Figurative Sculpture (3 cr.) P: SOAD-A 100 or FINA-F 101, or consent of department. Figurative sculpture has been the traditional method of introducing students to form, space, and proportion in sculpture. Students work from the model with clay, creating sculpture from observation. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 271 or FINA-S 271.

• SOAD-S 370 Sculpture II (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 270 or FINA-S 270. Development of skills in both traditional and contemporary sculpture methodology. Rotating semester topics may include figurative sculpture, carving, casting, steel/wood construction, computer-aided machining and rapid prototyping, installation art, and public art. Emphasis on the exploration of ideas through the sculptural form and knowledge of materials and historical traditions. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 370 and FINA-S 371.

• SOAD-S 470 Sculpture III (3-6 cr.) P: SOAD-S 370 or FINA-S 371, or consent of instructor. Advanced work in sculpture for qualified students working in the chosen materials. The course focuses on the development of ideas as manifest in sculptural form. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit in SOAD-S 470 and FINA-S 471.

• SOAD-S 472 B.F.A. Sculpture (1-7 cr.) P: Admission to the B.F.A. program. Production of a body of work reflecting the student's specific interests. Students meet independently with professor and in group critiques to maintain a dialogue and provide technical advice. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 472 and FINA-S 472.

• SOAD-S 479 B.F.A. Sculpture Seminar (1 cr.) P: Admission to the B.F.A. program. Weekly critiques, assigned readings, discussions, slide lectures, and special research projects. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours in SOAD-S 479 and FINA-S 479.

Textiles

• SOAD-S 220 Textiles I (3 cr.) P: SOAD-A100 or FINA-F 101, or permission of department. An introduction to textiles and fiber-related techniques and concepts. This survey course investigates a variety of materials and processes including resist dyeing, printing, and felting, emphasizing the expressive potential of each of these techniques through demonstrations, lectures, and critiques. Credit given for only one of SOAD-S 220 or FINA-S 220.

• SOAD-S 320 Textiles II (3 cr.) P: SOAD-S 220 or FINA-S 220, or instructor permission. Expands students' technical, creative, and critical abilities when working with textile-related materials, processes, and concepts. Rotating semester topics include resist-dyeing, repeat-pattern design, screenprinting, weaving, pieced construction, single-line and off-loom construction. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-S 320 and FINA-S 321.

• SOAD-S 420 Textiles III (1-20 cr.) P: SOAD-S 320 or FINA-S 321. A continued exploration of textile-related materials, processes, and concepts with an emphasis on independent investigation and production. May be repeated for a maximum of 20 credit hours in SOAD-S 420 and FINA-S 421.

• SOAD-S 422 B.F.A. Textiles (1-60 cr.) P: Open to textile students in the B.F.A. program. Intensive study in textile-related materials, processes, and concepts through the production of a body of work reflecting the student's individual interests. Regular individual meetings and group critiques are planned to foster dialogue and provide additional support. May be repeated for a maximum of 60 credit hours in SOAD-S 422 and FINA-S 422.

General

• SOAD-N 110 Introduction to Studio Art for Non-Majors (3 cr.) Introduction to the visual language of the studio arts. Students learn and apply the basic elements of design and begin to understand the principles of organization. Through the exploration of a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media (drawing, painting, wire, and clay), students become familiar with basic techniques used to develop art works. Credit given for only one of SOAD-N 110 or FINA-N 110.

• SOAD-U 201 Special Topics in Studio Art (1-3 cr.) Selected introductory-level topics not ordinarily covered in other studio art courses. May be repeated once with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-U 201 and FINA-U 201.

• SOAD-U 301 Special Topics in Studio Art (1-3 cr.) Selected intermediate-level topics not ordinarily covered in other studio art courses. May be repeated once with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-U 301 and FINA-U 301.

• SOAD-U 400 B.F.A. Final Review (0 cr.) Final portfolio review for B.F.A. program.

• SOAD-U 401 Special Topics in Studio Art (1-3 cr.) Selected topics in studio art not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. May be repeated once with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-U 401 and FINA-U 401.

• SOAD-U 402 Technical Resources in Studio Art (1-3 cr.) Special aspects of studio training in the various disciplines focusing on technical and safety issues of equipment use and/or chemical substances. May include advanced aspects of technologies in studio areas and preparation for use of facilities in independent studio projects. May be repeated once with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-U 402 and FINA-U 402.

• SOAD-U 450 Independent Studio Projects (1-6 cr.) Individual studio projects under guidance of faculty member or committee. Does not fulfill a specific course requirement for a fine arts major. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-U 450 and FINA-U 450.

• SOAD-U 490 Sources and Resources: Professional Skills in Fine Arts (1-3 cr.) P: B.F.A., B.A., and B.S. majors in art and design. Focuses on building professional skills for careers in art. Seminar format will be structured to foster individual growth and insight in understanding both conceptual and practical concerns of choosing to be an artist. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in SOAD-U 490 and FINA-U 400.

Shared Courses

• SOAD-X 371 Teaching Assistantship in the School of Art + Design (1-3 cr.) P: Junior or senior in the School of Art + Design; minimum 3.000 GPA; consent of supervising instructor. Students assist in the preparation and implementation of an undergraduate course under the guidance of a faculty member. Interns do not assist with grading. S/F grading. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

• SOAD-X 373 Internship in Professional Practice (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. For retailing, merchandising, and fashion design experience, one course from SOAD-A 100, SOAD-M 100, SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 100, or AMID-R 209; for interior design experience, SOAD-D 272 or AMID-D 272. For all internships at least 26 credit hours must be completed, 2.500 overall minimum GPA, undergraduate SOAD major required. Provides SOAD majors an off-campus supervised and coordinated career-work experience in a cooperating business, a consumer agency, or other related fields. S/F grading. Maximum total of 6 credit hours given among the following: SOAD-X 373, X376, X476; AMID-X 373, X376, X476, Y398, R321, and F403.