- HER-A 261 Introduction to Computer Imagery I (3 cr.) An introductory course providing hands-on learning experiences in using the Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop, a pixel-based paint and image-editing software package, to create, scan, and manipulate images. A studio elective open to all Herron degree-seeking students with little or no computer experience who have completed the foundation year.
- HER-C 204 Beginning Ceramics, Hand Building (3 cr.) Open to Herron majors and non-majors. Beginning studio introduction to handbuilding, glazing, and firing of clay as an expressive studio medium applicable to contemporary and sculptural concepts.
- HER-C 205 Intermediate Hand Building (3 cr.) P: C204
Designed for non-art majors who wish to continue developing ceramic hand building skills through an exploration of more complex forms expressing individualized ideas, and investigative advanced forming and firing techniques.
- HER-C 206 Beginning Ceramics, Wheel Throwing (3 cr.) Open to Herron majors and non-majors. Focus on wheel throwing as an expressive tool within an overall ceramic experience. Clay vessels will be utilized to develop an understanding of glazing and firing techniques. Traditional forms will be used to expand sensitivity to material, history, and wheel throwing techniques.
- HER-C 208 Intermediate Wheel Throwing (3 cr.) P: C206. Designed for ceramics or non-art majors who wish to further pursue wheel throwing. Emphasis is on developing skill through an exploration of more complex forms and investigative advanced embellishment and firing techniques.
- HER-C 350 Ceramic Workshop (3 cr.) P: HER-C204 and HER-C206
Open to Herron majors and non-majors. This course is designed to offer specific focused topics of surface design and alternative firing techniques in the ceramic arts. All methods of forming ceramic objects to be explored in an intensive 3 week workshop environment.
- HER-E 101 Beginning Drawing I (3 cr.)
Students are introduced to basic drawing using a range of subjects and techniques, progressing from simple to complex forms. Students learn to express themselves through drawing and to critique, evaluate, and interpret drawings of different types. Introduces the history of drawing as a mode of human expression. No experience expected.
- HER-E 102 Beginning Drawing II (3 cr.)
This beginning drawing class fosters creativity and experimentation while building drawing skills. Students draw from a wide range of subjects to explore different modes of drawing with a variety of materials. Lessons include working with color, three-dimensional space, the human form, and communicating ideas visually. No prerequisites.
- HER-E 105 Beginning Painting I (3 cr.)
Students with little or no experience will paint from a range of subjects that begins with simple forms and progress to more complex. Lessons include mixing color, working from observation, sources of imagery, and the role of painting in art today. Students will apply their skills in a self-directed final project.
- HER-E 106 Beginning Painting II (3 cr.) P: HER-E105. Introduction to the techniques of painting. Aspects of pictorial composition; wide range of media. Painting from still life and live model.
- HER-E 109 Color and Design for Non-Art Majors (3 cr.)
Introduction to basic design and color theory through the manipulation of 2-D imagery. Students study the elements of design, developing a visual language for analyzing, organizing, and communicating ideas. Historic and contemporary models build an understanding of human expression in the world. Equal emphasis on conceptual and manual skills.
- HER-E 111 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (3 cr.) Introduction of metalsmithing techniques used to create fine art jewelry and metal sculpture. Course will cover metalsmithing processes, materials, tools and equipment, as well as historic and contemporary jewelry design. Topics include: sawing, cold connecting sheet metal, stone setting, craftsmanship, and studio safety.
- HER-E 201 Photography I (3 cr.)
Introduction to the basics of photography for non-art majors. Students will learn how to use a digital camera in manual setting, to compose and expose images, to process images with software, and to critique imagery. Also introduces history of photography and alternative photographic media.
- HER-E 202 Photography II (3 cr.) P: HER-E201.
Intermediate level photography for non-art majors. Students expand on their current photography skills while exploring more conceptual aspects of imagery and how it fits into their own cultural and narrative context. This course includes the history of photography, art history, and intermediate learning of digital editing software for photography.
- HER-E 220 Exploring Art (1-3 cr.) Introduction to materials, techniques, and uses of a specific art media. Course will focus on a material or artistic approach to introduce students to art making. Demonstrations, lectures, and critiques support art assignments. Topics change to coordinate with current faculty expertise and interest in the community.
- HER-E 320 ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY DESIGN (3 cr.) Advanced study of metalsmithing and jewelry design. Students will increase their proficiency of metalsmithing techniques through hands-on instruction and the study of historic and contemporary examples. Students will develop their ability to work conceptually and independently. Topics include; silver soldering, stone setting, hollow form construction, inlay and mechanical constructions.
- HER-H 100 Art in Culture (3 cr.)
This course introduces students in any major to the visual arts through the study of history, cultures, media, processes, and concepts that artists use. Students will participate in class discussions about art's place in society, while developing an understanding of art through visits to local art galleries and museums.
- HER-H 101 History of Art I (3 cr.) Historical and contextual survey of selected works and cultures from the history of art. Selected regions of the world will be covered, though the Western tradition will be studied in greater depth. Defines historical terms, processes, contexts, and principles of a range of media from Prehistoric through Late Gothic. Required of all Herron degree students. Approved as an arts and humanities course for IUPUI's general education requirements.
- HER-H 102 History of Art II (3 cr.) Historical and contextual survey of selected works, cultures, and periods from the history of art. Selected regions of the world will be covered, though the Western tradition will be studied in greater depth. Defines historical terms, processes, contexts, and principles of a range of media from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Required of all Herron degree students. Approved as an arts and humanities course for IUPUI's general education requirements.
- HER-H 200 Understanding Contemporary Art (3 cr.)
This course is an introduction to understanding contemporary art and the methods and issues within the discipline of art history. It offers a chronological overview of the history of contemporary art beginning with 1945 to the present. This course will look at artworks, the social contexts in which they are produced and presented, and the different theoretical models through which they have been interpreted. Not counted as credit toward the BFA or BAE degree, nor toward the major or minor requirements in art history.
- HER-H 221 Art Past and Present (3 cr.) An introduction to the methods and issues within the discipline of Art History. Offers a chronological overview of the history of art. Students will learn to look critically at art, learn about its place in society and history, and develop an understanding of art. This course is approved as an Arts and Humanities course for the IUPUI General Education requirements. This is a course for non-majors and does not count toward a Herron degree.
- HER-T 200 Introduction to Art Therapy (3 cr.)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the profession of art therapy. Students will learn the definition of art therapy, how and where it is practiced, with whom, and why. Students will explore the interface between art and various theories of psychotherapy and will begin to understand the relationship between the creative process and the unconscious. Students will see how art therapy is used to visually communicate thoughts, feelings, emotions and inner conflicts in the effort to understand self and other. Students will be exposed to first hand experience of the creative process as both a form of visual expression and as a therapeutic tool. Didactic and experiential methods of teaching, along with field trips and guest lectures, will provide the teaching mechanisms for this course.
- HER-E 209 Drawing for Interior Design (3 cr.)
Drawing for Interior Design is on two and three-dimensional presentation methods that prepare students to communicate interior design concepts for “real-world” scenarios. Students will learn techniques for producing architectural/interior presentation drawings and develop methods of rendering interior and exterior spaces. Sketching, drafting and color rendering will be done, using different media including pens, pencils, and markers to create a portfolio of drawings that present their skills.
- HER-U 101 Design Thinking 101 (3 cr.) Design Thinking is a leading framework that enables people from any background to harness creativity and promote innovation. This course works in a lecture-studio format where students learn foundational principles and elements of Design Thinking and then work in interdisciplinary teams to utilize creative problem solving with peers across disciplines.
- HER-D 101 Drawing I (3 cr.) P: Herron Undergraduate. Introduction to the basic skills of drawing and development of sound observational skills. Working from nature, manufactured objects, and the human figure, students develop their draftsmanship with an emphasis on space, proportion, and structure.
- HER-D 102 Drawing II (3 cr.) P: HER-D 101 and Herron Undergraduate. This course serves as a continuation of issues addressed in HER-D 101 with a greater emphasis on compositional aspects and spatial configurations. The human figure serves as a major point of investigation with an emphasis placed on anatomical understanding and accurate portrayals of form and proportion.
- HER-F 121 Two-Dimensional Design (3 cr.) P: Herron Undergraduate
Comprehensive study of design elements and principles through the investigation of two-dimensional space. Students explore basic two-dimensional concepts, such as figure/ground, grouping principles, grid, symmetry, rhythm, and pattern. As a result of this course, students develop a visual language for analyzing, organizing, and communicating two-dimensional principles.
- HER-F 123 Three-Dimensional Design (3 cr.) P: Herron Undergraduate. This course introduces basic concepts of three-dimensional art and design through a series of assignments dealing with the organization of space and form using a variety of materials, processes, and tools. Students investigate formal, functional, and conceptual issues while developing effective material choices, construction methods, and safe studio working habits.
- HER-F 130 Studio Art and Technology (3 cr.) Students become familiar with a variety of practices utilizing digital media. Through a hands-on approach, students develop an understanding of computational media as it applies to art and design practice. Students are introduced to digital image manipulation, computer aided design, 3D rendering, and output mechanisms such as 3D printing and other types of digital fabrication.
- HER-F 131 Image:4D Studio (1.5 cr.)
This course introduces students to basic concepts of art and design images in motion. Through still and video imagery, cameras, digital applications, and traditional art/design, assignmets direct students to create works that utilize attributes of image, time, and sound. Image:4D Studio supplements Foundation Studies course in the BFA curricula.
- HER-F 132 Building/Making (1.5 cr.) P: Herron Undergraduate. This class introduces students to the design and constructing methods of objects in two and three-dimensions. Students will develop their ability to organize compositional elements in relationship to other forms, space, and the viewer. Students will also gain an understanding of material appropriateness and the relationship between materials, process, form, and content.
- HER-X 101 Foundation Resources Workshop (1 cr.) This course serves to introduce students to the resources at Herron, IUPUI, and Indianapolis. This seminar, while teaching students how to develop study skills, time management, and utilization of resources needed for success in the university setting, will include content specific to Herron's curricular mission.
- HER-J 400 Practical Concerns for Studio Artists (3 cr.) P: Senior standing. Course devoted to practical aspects of managing a studio and maintaining an artistic career. Subjects include artwork photography, gallery representation, legal and tax issues, and health hazards. This course is required for all fine arts students.
- HER-n 208 Integrative Studio Lab: Rotating Topics (1.5 cr.)
Students engage in focused study of a substantive area of Fine Arts studio practice. Courses enable Art and Design majors to develop deeper knowledge of one aspect of contemporary studio practice. Topics may include: Performance, Installation, Letter Press, Screen Printing, CNC for Artists, Small Scale Painting, or Creative Lighting Solutions.
- HER-N 210 Integrative Studio Lab: Rotating Topics (3 cr.)
This course offers Art and Design majors the opportunity to develop deeper knowledge of one aspect of contemporary studio practice by focusing their studies in a particular area of Fine Art. Topics may include: Performance, Installation, Letter Press, Screen Printing, CNC for Artists, Small Scale Painting, or Creative Lighting Solutions.
- HER-N 310 Integrative Studio Lab: Rotating Topics (3 cr.)
This course offers Art and Design majors the opportunity to develop deeper knowledge of one aspect of contemporary studio practice by focusing their studies in a particular area of Fine Art. Topics may include: Performance, Installation, Letter Press, Screen Printing, CNC for Artists, Small Scale Painting, or Creative Lighting Solutions.
- HER-X 201 Professional Practice in the Visual Arts 1 (1.5cr cr.)
Course covers career resources and services for Fine Arts majors. Students begin to develop tools for presenting themselves to the public, such as a web page, professional social media presence, and digital portfolio. Students will verify alignment between their career ambitions and their major and receive appropriate advising.
- HER-X 301 Professional Practice in the Visual Arts 2 (1.5cr cr.)
Provides students with career support appropriate to the junior year. Students will research and plan their first steps beyond graduation, revise and maintain their public-facing professional materials, and learn how to professionally disseminate their creative work in their respective career fields. Includes preparation for mid-level review.
- HER-X 410 Senior Capstone Focus (1 cr.) C: Students must be enrolled in a 400-level, capstone course within the Fine Arts Department's studio programs. This course will serve to prepare students for the Senior Capstone Exhibition, which takes place annually and is required for graduating Fine Arts majors. It will also provide resources related to professional practice: resumes, visual portfolios, business cards, and websites.
- HER-M 220 Art Education and New Media in the 21st Century (3 cr.) This course will provide Art Education students with a theoretical and practical framework for integrating new media into teaching and learning in Art Education. Examples of new media will be examined and how they are reshaping teaching, and learning in Art Education. This course includes a significant lab component.
- HER-Z 311 Art Education Studio Survey (3 cr.) A course intended to ensure broad knowledge of the type and scope of media likely to be encountered in elementary and secondary art programs with consideration of inclusion students. Required for all art education majors.
- HER-z 371 Foundations of Art Education (3 cr.) Historical, sociological and philosophical foundations of art education; curriculum development; individualized and interdisciplinary learning; instructing K-12 audiences; K-12 school organization; and general processes and practices of teaching art including the creative problem solving process. School and museum field experiences included.
- HER-M 400 Laboratory/Field Experience: Elementary School (0-3 cr.) C: HER-M 471. Supervised laboratory or field experience in elementary school(s).
- HER-M 401 Laboratory/Field Experience: Secondary School (0-3 cr.) C: HER-M 473. Supervised laboratory or field experience in secondary school(s).
- HER-M 472 Teaching Art/Elementary School (3 cr.) Develops understanding and appreciation of teaching, with emphasis on teaching in the elementary schools. Includes curriculum and lesson planning, organization of materials and ideas, and techniques of classroom management.
- HER-M 473 Teaching Art: Secondary Schools (3 cr.) P: HER-M 371. C: HER-M 401. This course is designed to develop an understanding for teaching art in secondary school settings. Readings and discussions about characteristics of secondary art education, curriculum development, teaching strategies, and classroom management will be emphasized. Observations of middle school and high school art classes and teaching a curriculum art unit will be part of the practicum component.
- HER-Z 200 The Artist Within: Art Making for Teachers (3 cr.) Art making for the art novice/general educator, nurturing the artist within. Introspective, creative meaning making, exploring big ideas through introductory materials and processes in drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and digital printing. Instruction in adaptations for general classroom use. Studio lab. Will not count for fine arts or art education majors.
- HER-M 482 Student Teaching Seminar (1 cr.) C: EDUC-M482
The seminar is a foundational component of the student teaching capstone experience. Feedback, problem solving, guest speakers and portfolio development and assessment prepare students for entrance into the job market.
- HER-Z 220 Art Education and New Media in the 21st Century (3 cr.)
The course will provide Art Education students with a theoretical and practical framework for integrating new media into teaching and learning in Art Education. Examples of new media will be examined and how they are reshaping teaching and learning in Art Education. This course includes a significant lab component.
- HER-H 100 Art In Culture (3 cr.) This course introduces students in any major to the visual arts through the study of history, cultures, media, processes, and concepts that artists use. Students will participate in class discussions about art's place in society, while developing an understanding of art through visits to local art galleries and museums.
- HER-H 101 History of Art I (3 cr.) Historical and contextual survey of selected works and cultures from the history of art. Selected regions of the world will be covered, though the Western tradition will be studied in greater depth. Defines historical terms, processes, contexts, and principles of a range of media from Prehistoric through Late Gothic. Required of all Herron degree students. Approved as an arts and humanities course for IUPUI's general education requirements.
- HER-H 102 History of Art II (3 cr.) Historical and contextual survey of selected works, cultures, and periods from the history of art. Selected regions of the world will be covered, though the Western tradition will be studied in greater depth. Defines historical terms, processes, contexts, and principles of a range of media from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Required of all Herron degree students. Approved as an arts and humanities course for IUPUI's general education requirements.
- HER-H 200 Understanding Contemporary Art (3 cr.) An introduction to understanding contemporary art and the methods and issues within the discipline of art history. Chronological overview of the history of contemporary art beginning with 1945 to the present. Course looks at artworks, the social contexts in which they are produced and presented, and the different theoretical models through which they have been interpreted. Course is intended for general education and does not count toward a Herron degree. Course is approved for IUPUI's arts and humanities general education requirement. Students may not earn credit for both HER-H 200 and HER-H 103.
- HER-H 203 Topics in Art History (3 cr.) Study of selected topics or issues in the history of the visual arts. Topics change in order to coordinate with current exhibitions, special events, or faculty expertise. Refer to the current Schedule of Classes for specific course descriptions.
- HER-H 205 Introduction to Contemporary Art (3 cr.) This course introduces the vocabulary of visual arts after 1950 . Major movements are briefly introduced with characteristic works. Required for all Foundation Program students other than those planning to major in Visual Communication. Required for art history majors.
- HER-H 210 Interpreting Art and its History (3 cr.) This course provides an introduction to theories and methods of art history, with emphasis on developing skills of visual analysis, research, and oral and written communication. Recommended for art history majors and minors who are preparing to take upper level classes. Open to anyone interested in thinking and writing about art.
- HER-H 221 Art Past and Present (3 cr.) An introduction to the methods and issues within the discipline of Art History. Offers a chronological overview of the history of art. Students will learn to look critically at art, learn about its place in society and history, and develop an understanding of art.
This course is approved as an Arts and Humanities course for the IUPUI General Education requirements.
This is a course for non-majors and does not count toward a Herron degree. - HER-H 222 History of American Comics and Graphic Fiction (3 cr.) Art historical overview of American Comics Books and Graphic Fiction. Examines historical shifts from 18th-century origins, inception in popular press, and elevation of artistic status in 1960s. Considers dynamics between comics and socio-political forces, changing visual styles, changes in readership and appreciation, and impact of contemporary publishing including digital technology.
- HER-H 282 East Asian Calligraphy (3 cr.)
A distinct category of historical and modern art, East Asian calligraphy also influences painting and sculpture. To fully understand its meaning and aesthetics, East Asian calligraphy will be studied within its historical, cultural, and social contexts.
- HER-H 300 Black Visual Artists (3 cr.) A survey of the artistic traditions of Africans in the New World, from the period of enslavement in North and South America through contemporary and expatriate African American artists. Equivalent to Africana Studies AFRO-A 352; students may not receive credit for both courses.
- HER-H 302 Post-Impressionism to Cubism: 1886-1919 (3 cr.) From the last impressionist group show of 1886 until the end of World War I, the foundation was laid for new visual expressions by both painters and sculptors. Course topics include postimpressionism, symbolism, art nouveau, fauvism, expressionism, orphism, cubism, and futurism.
- HER-H 303 Contemporary African American Art and Artists (1 cr.) An exploration of the art of African American artists from recent decades and of major themes in their work.
- HER-H 304 Advanced Topics in Art History (1-6 cr.) Lecture/discussion of selected topics in history of art. Some art history experience recommended. Topics change to coordinate with special exhibitions or other opportunities.
- HER-H 304 Women in Art (3 cr.) This course analyzes the roles of women in the history of art. Topics may include women as patrons, viewers, and subjects of art as well as representations of women. The lives and work of women artists past and present will be featured.
- HER-H 310 Classical Archaeology (3 cr.) This course explores the material remains of the classical lands from prehistoric through Roman times and a variety of approaches by which they are understood. Archaeological theory and methods are illustrated through select sites, monuments, works of art, and other remains of cultural, artistic, and historical significance. Equivalent to Classical Studies CLAS-A 301; students may receive credit for only one of these courses.
- HER-H 323 History of Printmaking I (3 cr.) This course explores the artistic evolution and cultural significance of printmaking from the invention of printing through the eighteenth century. Emphasis is given to the development of the woodcut, engraving, and etching processes and to the works of major printmakers such as Durer, Rembrandt, and Hogarth.
- HER-H 325 Islamic Art (3 cr.) The course surveys the art, architecture, and culture of key periods in Islamic history. Students become familiar with styles, contexts, and functions of the arts in the Islamic world.
- HER-H 326 Romanesque and Gothic Art (3 cr.) Romanesque and Gothic art covers the period from about 1000 until 1550, from the artist-craftsman tradition of monasteries and cathedrals to the end of the Age of Faith in Europe. Painting, sculpture, and stained glass will be considered in their social and architectural context.
- HER-H 331 Italian Renaissance Art (3 cr.) This course covers the painting, architecture, sculpture and graphic arts of Renaissance Italy with emphasis on the changing role of artists in society, major stylistic movements, the use and reception of art, the work of major artists, and their cultural context.
- HER-H 333 Art of the Renaissance (3 cr.) Introduction to the architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphic media of Renaissance Europe. Emphasis is placed on the political and social climate prevailing from 1400 to 1600, and its effect on the arts of Italy, Flanders, Spain, Holland, France, Germany, and England.
- HER-H 334 Baroque Art (3 cr.) Exploration of the characteristics of Baroque art and its development in the seventeenth century. Special emphasis on selected Baroque artists such as Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velazquez, and Poussin, and on their personalities, styles, and positions in seventeenth-century society.
- HER-H 334 Baroque Art (3 cr.) Exploration of the characteristics of Baroque art and its development in the seventeenth century. Special emphasis on selected Baroque artists such as Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velazquez, and Poussin, and on their personalities, styles, and positions in seventeenth-century society.
- HER-H 341 Nineteenth-Century Art (3 cr.) Focus is on the major movements and artists in European painting and sculpture from the French Revolution through impressionism. Topics include neoclassicism, romanticism, realism, and impressionism. Artists such as David, Ingres, Goya, Delacroix, Courbet, Manet, Monet, and Degas will be covered.
- HER-H 342 From Dada to Abstract Expressionism: 1915-1950 (3 cr.) International movements in painting and sculpture from World War I until the emergence of the New York School after World War II including Dada activities in Europe and New York, the Bauhaus, European surrealism, and American art.
- HER-H 347 Contemporary Art by its Exhibitions (3 cr.) This critical survey of modern and contemporary art is organized around famous exhibitions in order to critically examine questions such as "primitivism," colonialism, violence, exploitation, and hegemony, especially as addressed by curators of "global" exhibitions such as biennials.
- HER-H 348 History of Photography (3 cr.) This course is a critical examination and in-depth study of photography from 1839 until the present. The general approach is from an artistic and cultural viewpoint, stressing the development of photography as a medium of visual communication for a wide variety of purposes, stressing its relationship to broad artistic trends and sociocultural issues.
- HER-H 351 African Art I (3 cr.) This seminar deals with the decade in the early twentieth century that saw the rise of drastically new attitudes and styles in painting and sculpture. From the first group exhibit of the fauves in 1905 until the arrival of Marcel Duchamp in New York in 1915, the foundations for future developments in art were laid for the twentieth century.
- HER-H 353 History of Video Art (3 cr.) This course is an art historical survey of video art from 1965 into the 21st century, and examines artists who are prominent within the medium of video art. The course also touches on globalization, cultural hegemony, feminist art, and spectatorship theories related to visual culture.
- HER-H 361 Asian Art I (3 cr.) Major art forms from regions in western and central Asia, considered in their cultural and historical contexts.
- HER-H 362 East Asian Art (3 cr.) Major art forms from regions in east Asia, considered in their cultural and historical contexts.
- HER-H 375 Visual Artists and Film (3 cr.) The study of films produced by art movements of the 20th century in North America and Europe. These are often outside mainstream studio production and are radically experimental films. The course is a history of "avant-garde" film practice.
- HER-H 400 Topics and Methods in Art History (1-3 cr.) Critical examination of important topics and methods from the history of art, using the seminar approach. Content may vary according to the specialty of the instructor. May be repeated up to three times for a maximum of 9 credits.
- HER-H 402 The Roots of Modernism: 1905-1915 (3 cr.) This seminar deals with the decade in the early twentieth century that saw the rise of drastically new attitudes and styles in painting and sculpture. From the first group exhibit of the fauves in 1905 until the arrival of Marcel Duchamp in New York in 1915, the foundations for future developments in art were laid for the twentieth century.
- HER-H 404 Art of the Past Two Decades (3 cr.) A seminar focusing on directed research into themes, artists, critical writing, and conceptual attributes of current art. The seminar emphasizes reflection, discussion, and writing about topics and issues in contemporary art, seen in a global perspective.
- HER-H 410 Art Theory and Criticism (3 cr.) This course examines a cross-section of theories that underpin current discussions and developments in the visual arts. This course also examines the nature and goals of art criticism, including how different theories help frame the primary concerns and controversies within art criticism.
- HER-H 413 Art and Archaeology of Greece (3 cr.) Art and archaeology of Greece from about 1000 B.C.E. through the Hellenistic period. Special attention given to the development of Greek architecture, sculpture, and vase painting. Equivalent to Classical Studies CLAS-C 413; students may receive credit for only one of these courses.
- HER-H 414 Art and Archaeology of Rome (3 cr.) Development of Roman architecture, sculpture, and painting from the beginning through the fourth century C.E. Consideration given to the major archaeological sites. Continuation of HER-H 413, but HER-H 413 is not a prerequisite. Equivalent to Classical Studies CLAS-C 414; students may receive credit for only one of these courses.
- HER-H 418 Myth and Reality in Classical Art (3 cr.) An introduction to Greek iconography (the study of images) that explores contemporary approaches to narration and representation. The course examines the illustration of myth, history, and everyday life in relation to ancient society. Equivalent to Classical Studies CLAS-A 418; students may receive credit for only one of these courses.
- HER-H 419 Art and Archaeology of Pompeii (3 cr.) The Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E., but the trappings of all areas of Roman life were preserved under the ash. By studying the archaeology of Pompeii, this course provides insight into social, political, and commercial life in the Roman world. Course is equivalent to, and often cross-listed with, CLAS-C 419.
- HER-H 420 The Artist in the Renaissance (3 cr.) This course examines the changing role of artists in Renaissance cities, from anonymous craftsmen in the late Middle Ages to celebrity personalities in the sixteenth century. Workshop structure, relationships with patrons, and competition between artists provide contexts for interpreting Renaissance art and exploring questions central to Renaissance art history.
- HER-H 431 The Gothic World (3 cr.) Seminar in the Gothic art of the high and late Middle Ages. Focus will be on the cultural, theoretical, and intellectual context of art and architecture of the twelfth through fifteenth centuries.
- HER-H 460 Visual Culture (3 cr.) The study of visual culture investigates how we see and make sense of images, emphasizing vision's social dimensions. Students will use an interdisciplinary lens to look at diverse visual events, such as advertising, architecture, painting, photography, public art, maps, craft objects, exhibitions, and graphics.
- HER-H 470 Art History Capstone Seminar (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor required. In this culminating course for art history majors, students will integrate and apply their learning in the process of completing a substantial research project. They will reflect upon their learning during their undergraduate career, and will prepare to translate that learning to future contexts including but not limited to professional careers.
- HER-H 495 Problems in Art History (1-3 cr.) P: Research proposal and permission of Instructor required. Directed study in art history for independent research and/or special external programs. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
- HER-H 497 Educational Opportunities Abroad (1-6 cr.) A variable-credit course designed to allow credit for exceptional opportunities in art history study and travel outside the United States.
- HER-C 204 Beginning Ceramics, Hand Building (3 cr.) Introduction to hand building in clay as both a contemporary sculptural medium and historically rich practice. Students will learn multiple methods to build in clay and develop expressive surfaces, while gaining an understanding of ceramics processes, such as clay mixing, glazing, and firing.
- HER-C 205 Intermediate Hand Building (3 cr.) P: HER-C 204. Designed for non-art majors who wish to continue developing ceramic hand building skills through an exploration of more complex forms expressing individualized ideas, and investigative advanced forming and firing techniques
- HER-C 206 Beginning Ceramics, Wheel Throwing (3 cr.) Focus on wheel throwing as an expressive tool within an overall ceramic experience. Clay vessels will be utilized to develop an understanding of glazing and firing techniques. Traditional forms will be used to expand sensitivity to material and process, and to build an understanding of ceramic history.
- HER-C 208 Intermediate Wheel Throwing (3 cr.) P: HER-C 206. Students develop the skills introduced in C206 with an emphasis on form, decoration, and firing techniques.
- HER-C 304 Ceramics III (3 cr.) P: HER-C 204 and HER-C 206; Herron Undergraduate. Advanced workshop. Focus on students’ conceptual development and self-motivated projects. Heavy concentration on material testing and exploration of firing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the merging of technique and concept to ready students for entry into a career as a ceramic artist or educator.
- HER-C 305 Ceramics IV (3 cr.) P: HER-C 304 and Herron Undergraduate. Advanced workshop. Focus on students' conceptual development and self-motivated projects. Heavy concentration on material testing and exploration of firing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the merging of technique and concept to ready students for entry into a career as a ceramic artist or educator.
- HER-C 307 Clay and Glaze Materials (3 cr.) P: HER-C 204 and HER-C 206; Herron Undergraduate. This course is an investigation into the chemistry that makes up clays and glazes. Students develop an understanding of these materials and their interactions by systematically testing a variety of glazes and clay bodies that are used by contemporary ceramic studio artists. Topics include low and high fire glazes, clay bodies, specialty glazes, and clays.
- HER-C 308 Intermediate Wheel Throwing (3 cr.) P: HER-C 206 and Herron Undergraduate. Designed for ceramics majors to further develop wheel throwing skills. Assignments will focus on investigation of contemporary methods that utilize the wheel as a tool for functional as well as sculptural objects. Emphasis is on developing skill through an exploration of more complex forms and investigative surface finishes and firing techniques.
- HER-C 350 Ceramic Workshop (3 cr.) P: HER-C 204 and HER-C 206. Open to Herron majors and non-majors. This course is designed to offer specific focused topics of surface design and alternative firing techniques in the ceramic arts. All methods of forming ceramic objects to be explored in an intensive 3 week workshop environment.
- HER-C 400 Ceramics V (3-6 cr cr.) P: HER-C 304
Study devoted to the student's independent research in ceramics. Emphasis placed on advanced techniques and the development of concepts and philosophies pertinent to the student's direction.
- HER-C 405 Ceramics VI (3-6 cr.) P: HER-C 400 and Herron Undergraduate. Final semester study devoted to the student's independent research in ceramics. Emphasis placed on advanced techniques and the development of concepts and philosophies pertinent to the student's direction culminating in a thesis body of work.
- HER-A 205 Introduction to Illustration I (3 cr.) Introduction to Illustration I familiarizes students with the building blocks of visual storytelling. Students utilize vital tools of the illustration discipline through projects focused on creative uses of composition, color, and contrast, while simultaneously developing their abilities to effectively convey emotional content and narrative concepts.
- HER-A 206 Introduction to Illustration II (3 cr.) P: HER-A205 and Herron Undergraduate Introduction to Illustration II directs the generalized exercises of the prerequisite course towards more market-specific applications. Students will create visual development assets for industries such as animation, gaming, and film. They will also focus on publishing-based projects surrounding aspects of cover art, sequential art, and picture books.
- HER-A 303 Intermediate Illustration I (3 cr.) P: HER-A206 and HER-A206; Herron Undergraduate
A303 challenges students to create illustrations as they develop personal individual styles. Projects are based on stories, editorials and personal writing. Students research, build models, use props and costumes, and photograph figures, models & settings as they complete an illustration. Assignments encourage students to use various narrative and visual concepts.
- HER-A 304 Intermediate Illustration II (3 cr.) P: HER-A303
Building upon concepts and skills employed by students in A303, the A304 assignments are based on professional illustration projects. Students are directed to develop the personal direction of their work in content, mood, form and style. One project requires the students to create a series of illustrations in sequence.
- HER-A 403 Advanced Drawing and Illustration I (6 cr.) P: HER-A304
This Advanced Drawing/Illustration course teaches contemporary standards and practices enabling each student to seek related professional opportunities upon graduation. Through a combination of drawing and illustration projects, independent investigations and critiques, students will develop technical and conceptual skills and acquire individual styles/portfolios demonstrating myriad materials, methodologies and philosophies.
- HER-A 404 Advanced Drawing and Illustration II (6 cr.) P: HER-A403 and Herron Undergraduate
The Advanced Drawing/Illustration course will teach advanced and contemporary standards and practices enabling each student to seek related professional opportunities upon graduation. Through a combination of class projects, independent investigations and critiques, students will develop superior technical and conceptual skills to acquire an individual style/portfolio demonstrating various materials, methodologies, and philosophies.
- HER-A 407 Rotating Topics in Illustration (1-3 cr.) P: HER-A403 and Herron Undergraduate
This course allows students to develop their abilities in specified, senior-level rotating topics related to contemporary Illustration studio practices.
- HER-A 414 Children's Book Illustration (3 cr.) P: HER-A303 and HER-A304; Herron Undergraduate Working with a preexisting children’s text, students will develop a layout and mock-up or “dummy” of a children’s picture book. Each student will then produce three finished illustrations for interior pages and/or the cover. Issues of page composition, sequential imaging, visual flow, and use of techniques will be covered.
- HER-D 201 Drawing III (3 cr.) This course investigates drawing from nature and the human figure to expand students’ knowledge of visual structures and human anatomy while emphasizing line, value, gesture, and movement. Advanced work includes interpretive approaches to figure and object drawing along with experimental use of media.
- HER-D 202 Drawing IV (3 cr.) P: HER-D 201 and Herron major This course is designed to heighten students' awareness of the abstract qualities in drawings, and to expand their abilities to utilize them. While still working largely from observation, students will be increasingly required to interpret the observable world while incorporating their unique perceptions of it.
- HER-D 230 Figure Drawing (3 cr.) P: HER-D 102 and Herron major
Elements and principles related to the human figure with drawing from live models.
- HER-D 251 Anatomy for Artists (3 cr.) P: HER-D 101 and HER-D 102; Herron Undergraduate. This studio class focuses on the study of human anatomy and its function in the fine arts. Course work includes lectures and study of skeletal and muscular structure of the body and is supplemented by drawings from anatomical and live models to examine the surface form of the body and its relationship to artistic anatomy. Accurate observation and recording of individual and cooperative bone and muscle structures of the human form are emphasized.
- HER-D 301 Drawing V (3 cr.) P: HER-D 201 and HER-D 202; Herron Undergraduate. Investigation of traditional and nontraditional elements of space in drawing. Emphasis placed on conceptual development and on drawing as an exploratory process and a means of producing finished works of art.
- HER-D 302 Drawing VI (3 cr.) P: HER-D 301; Herron Undergraduate. Investigation of traditional and nontraditional elements of space in drawing. Emphasis placed on conceptual development and on drawing as an exploratory process and a means of producing finished works of art.
- HER-D 303 Drawing/Illustration-Digital Rendering (3 cr.) P: HER-D 102; Herron Undergraduate. Digital Rendering addresses a range of theories in studio practice for representation and interpretation in contextual frameworks. It provides expertise in digital art programing as artistic tools in expressing unique style, content, enabling the use of drawing tablets and navigating various software interface to understand capabilities, limitations, and artistic value.
- HER-D 304 Drawing/Illustration-Narrative Imagery (3 cr.) P: HER-A 206; Herron Undergraduate. This course deals with broad range of theories to advance studio practice in narrative storytelling, providing meaning through imagery. It offers a sophisticated value addition approach to visual expression in figure drawing advancing knowledge of working with multiple interconnected layers of meaning via organization of parts to the whole.
- HER-D 401 Drawing VII (3 cr.) P: HER-D 301 and HER-D 302; Herron Undergraduate. Concerned solely with conceptual and technical capabilities in drawing necessary to satisfy the student's individual expressive needs. A primary aim of the course is to refine and extend analytical and verbal skills by means of participation in regularly scheduled open class critiques.
- HER-D 402 Drawing VIII (3 cr.) P: HER-D 401; Herron Undergraduate. Concerned solely with conceptual and technical capabilities in drawing necessary to satisfy the student's individual expressive needs. A primary aim of the course is to refine and extend analytical and verbal skills by means of participation in regularly scheduled open class critiques.
- HER-Q 241 Beginning Furniture Design I (3 cr.) This course introduces the making of fine art furniture. Course introduces wood as an art material and safe handling of woodworking tools. Basic joinery, forming, shaping, and finishing techniques are covered, along with working from drawings and models. Works created in this course include utilitarian and non-functional forms.
- HER-Q 242 Furniture Design II (3 cr.) Course develops students' artistic voices through the art of furniture or furniture-like sculpture. Wood and woodworking are supported as options for medium, or other materials that support a student's artistic vision.
- HER-Q 341 Furniture Design III (3 cr.)
Intermediate furniture design concentrates on furniture as an art form as well its applications to everyday use by considering both formal and conceptual concerns, and historical and contemporary artists in the field. Advanced construction techniques and moving parts are taught. Alternative materials are encouraged.
- HER-Q 342 Furniture Design IV (3 cr.)
This course is an introduction to advanced ideas, techniques, and craft of designing furniture. We will study the practice of the individual designer/maker and the field of contemporary studio art furniture. This course cultivates advanced understanding of the versatile material of wood and other materials for furniture and object making.
- HER-Q 441 Advanced Furniture Design V (3 cr.) Advanced Furniture Design offers the student an opportunity to define himself/herself as an artist in the field. Individual design aesthetic is emphasized. Complex furniture forms and advanced techniques are applied to each student's expertise.
- HER-Q 442 Furniture Design VI (3 cr.) P: HER-Q441 Capstone course in furniture design. Students realize their individual artistic goals in furniture design or related media. Exhibition of work is expected.
- HER-P 200 Painting (Rotating Topics) (3 cr.) This course will allow Painting students to develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics.
- HER-P 201 Painting I (3 cr.) P: Foundation Program. Investigation of fundamental issues of painting, primarily through still lifes. Emphasis on composition, content, and the development of a working knowledge of painting processes.
- HER-P 202 Painting II (3 cr.) P: P201 Painting II expands the working knowledge of the painting medium. Students investigate visual perception and content through color and paint. Through varied approaches students further their observational processes with the figure, landscape, and still life as well as explore nonrepresentational and expressive modes of painting.
- HER-P 205 Alternative Painting Methods (3 cr.) Alternative Painting Methods introduces students to the materials, techniques, and use of non-oil or non-standard painting mediums. Course will focus on one or more specific painting mediums and/or approaches. Students use philosophical and historical research to explore methods and integrate processes into contemporary practices and an individual artistic voice.
- HER-P 209 Alternative Painting Methods (1-3 cr.) P: P205 This course furthers students’ ability to explore and investigate alternative painting mediums and processes in a classroom environment. Course will focus on one or more specific painting mediums and/or approaches. Students use philosophical and historical research to explore methods and integrate processes into contemporary practices and an individual artistic voice.
- HER-P 210 Portrait Painting (3 cr.) Portrait and Life Painting explores rendering the human figure with the painting medium. Anatomy and proportion of both the human head and form will be investigated through color and in reference to a live and/or nude model. Likeness, expression, and narrative are examined through color mixing, matching, and interpreted relationships.
- HER-P 220 Watercolor Painting (3 cr.) Watercolor Painting introduces students to the watercolor medium through the comprehensive investigation of process and technique. Students explore creative voice through an intense approach to methods requiring the exploration of watercolor to its fullest potential. Focused objectives are framed by individual goals with the opportunity of self-expression in each assignment.
- HER-P 222 Advanced Watercolor Painting (3 cr.) P: HER-P 220. Advanced Watercolor expands the students’ working knowledge and provides for the advanced exploration in the watercolor medium. Students will further their skills and techniques and develop an individual voice. Students will work independently and are responsible for the investigation of concepts and ideas through building a body of work.
- HER-P 300 Painting (Rotating Topics) (3 cr.) This course will allow Painting students to develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics.
- HER-P 301 Painting III (3 cr.) P: HER-P202
Contemporary areas of picture making are explored in both two- and three-dimensional directions. Emphasis on relating the imagery to the students' own social and artistic concepts.
- HER-P 302 Painting IV (3 cr.) P: HER-P301
Contemporary areas of picture making are explored in both two- and three- dimensional directions. Emphasis on relating the imagery to the students' own social and artistic concepts.
- HER-P 303 Concepts in Figuration I (3 cr.) Explores figurative painting as well as other subjects and approaches in both traditional and conceptual approaches. Emphasis on techniques, composition, drawing, color, and concept.
- HER-P 304 Concepts in Figuration II (3 cr.) Explores figurative painting as well as other subjects and approaches in both traditional and conceptual approaches. Emphasis on techniques, composition, drawing, color, and concept.
- HER-P 311 Individual Research in Painting (3 cr.) This course will allow Painting students to develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge around an individual set of problems established by the instructor and the student. This course of study will parallel the traditional goals established in the 16 week semester, but will allow the instructor the opportunity to work with a student in an individual specialized approach.
- HER-P 400 Painting (Rotating Topics) (3 cr.) This course will allow Painting students to develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics.
- HER-P 401 Painting V (3 or 6 cr.) P: HER-P302.
This class consists of an exploration of contemporary concepts in painting with emphasis on interrelationships between form and content. This class guides the student through the development of solid studio practices and the search for a unique personal vision in the intermediate and advanced levels.
- HER-P 402 Painting VI (3 or 6 cr.) P: HER-P 401
Capstone course in painting, consisting of an intense creative effort resulting in an individual solution to questions of form and content. Includes professional preparation and exhibition.
- HER-P 403 Individual Research in Painting I (3 cr.) C: Offered in conjunction with HER-P 401-P402 only. Research devoted to the student’s own projects in painting.
- HER-P 404 Individual Research in Painting II (3 cr.) C: Offered in conjunction with HER-P 401-P402 only. Research devoted to the student’s own projects in painting.
- HER-P 405 Digital Processes for Fine Art I (3 cr.) P: Junior or senior standing in a fine art major or HER-A 261. Concepts and skills common to several computer graphics software programs will be covered with an emphasis on the use of digital imagery to support the work of students who are doing more traditional studio disciplines. Photography.
- HER-P 406 Digital Processes for Fine Art II (3 cr.) P: Junior or senior standing in a fine art major or HER-A 261. Concepts and skills common to several computer graphics software programs will be covered with an emphasis on the use of digital imagery to support the work of students who are doing more traditional studio disciplines.
- HER-K 201 Introduction to Photography (3 cr.) Introduction to the creative, expressive and practical aspects of digital and analog photographic processes. From primitive light sensitive surfaces to digital techniques for editing images with computer software, this course exposes students to essential elements of imaging today. Digital camera with adjustable aperture, shutter speed, and ISO required.
- HER-K 202 Analog Photography (3 cr.) Introduction to black and white analog darkroom photography. Builds on exposure, optics, and camera operations learned in K201. Creative emphasis is on the development of a personal photographic vision using silver gelatin or similar analog process. Additional analog processes may be introduced.
- HER-K 211 Intermediate Digital Photography (3 cr.) P: HER-K201 This course expands on digital photography skill sets introduced in K201. Emphasis placed on digital printing techniques and expanding editing capabilities. Students work with technical and conceptual aspects of artistic photographic practice and research artists working with digital imaging. Artistic self-expression and exploration of materials are stressed.
- HER-K 212 Topics in Photography (1-3 cr.) This course covers technical issues related to photography and each course will be specific to a topic. Topics include 4x5, Lighting, Final Cut Pro, Sound Techniques, and Alternative Processes with specifics changing from semester to semester. Repeatable for up to 4 credits.
- HER-K 300 Advanced Digital Imaging (3 cr.) P: HER-K 211 or permission of instructor. The course will cover time-based digital media techniques as well as delve into discussions about video artists and digital artists, critical thinking, language, and aesthetics as it relates to, and affects personal creativity and expression. This investigation will be accomplished through a combination of producing work, using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, and Macromedia Director; discussing the work of other photographers who work with digital imaging; and historical lectures. Prior knowledge of computer basics and Adobe Photoshop required.
- HER-K 301 Lighting for Photography (3 cr.) P: HER-K 201-202. This course introduces fundamental concepts of studio and on-location lighting using digital photography. The course emphasizes the technical understanding of photographic lighting while giving students an opportunity to integrate these skill sets into their fine art practice. Both continuous source and strobe lighting will be covered. Students must have a DSLR camera and external light meter to take this course. Students will be expected to buy paper to create digital inkjet prints on provided printers.
- HER-K 302 Photography IV (3 cr.) P: HER-K 201-202. Exploration of photography as an expressive visual medium and the relationship of photography to culture. Advanced controls over negative production and printing techniques are taught. Students learn to speak critically of their own work, as well as the work of their peers, and other artists. Alternative methods of presentation, beyond the window mat, are introduced.
- HER-K 303 Color Photography (3 cr.) P: HER-K 201-202 or permission of the instructor. This course introduces a hybrid mode of color photography to students by outlining the complimentary use of analogue and digital imaging techniques necessary for fine art photographic practice. Students will experiment with analog film, learn color photographic theory, operate medium and large format cameras, scan analog film, produce color balanced digital prints, and be exposed to contemporary theory on color photography.
- HER-K 311 Individual Research Photography (3 cr.) Junior-level course that will provide special arranged instruction within photography. May take form of a field experience, in which case there will be close collaboration between specialized faculty member and work supervisor, who will jointly evaluate performance.
- HER-K 330 Photo and Intermedia Seminar (Rotating Topics) (3 cr.) This course will allow Photo and Intermedia students to develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics.
- HER-K 401 Advanced Photography (6 cr.) P: HER-K 301-302, HER-K303, photographic portfolio, and permission of the instructor. An advanced course taught as a seminar for graduating photo majors. During the course of the semester, the student produces two professional-quality exhibitions and a photographic portfolio. Within the context of this class, students may produce mixed media, performance, video, time-based work, as well as traditional black-and-white and color photography. Emphasis is placed on individual instruction, preparation for graduate study, and professional exhibition practice.
- HER-K 402 Advanced Photography (6 cr.) P: HER-K 301-302, HER-K303, photographic portfolio, and permission of the instructor. An advanced course taught as a seminar for graduating photo majors. During the course of the semester, the student produces two professional-quality exhibitions and a photographic portfolio. Within the context of this class, students may produce mixed media, performance, video, time-based work, as well as traditional black-and-white and color photography. Emphasis is placed on individual instruction, preparation for graduate study, and professional exhibition practice.
- HER-K 411 Individual Research in Photography (3 cr.) This course is designed to give senior level students experience in independent processes and/or experiences that fall outside of traditional classroom teaching. Faculty emphasize using this course to bolster professional practice by undertaking an internship.
- HER-K 412 Individual Research in Photography (3 cr.) P: Senior-level course for students who have already taken HER-K 311. Will allow a student additional individualized instruction with a photography faculty member.
- HER-K 430 Photography and Intermedia Seminar (3 cr.) In Photography and Intermedia Seminar students will develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics. Topics can include: Performance, Image and Text, Critical Theory, Documentary Photography, Installation Art, Professional Photography Practices, Sound Art, and Advanced Digital Art.
- HER-G 201 Etching I (3 cr.) Beginning course in intaglio printmaking, which introduces the fundamentals of etching, engraving, and drypoint techniques to generate an image in a metal plate. Students explore their artistic voice in basic printing processes with use of presses. Safe working methods and artistic principles particular to the medium are covered.
- HER-G 202 Lithography I (3 cr.) Lithography is the most drawing-related medium in printmaking. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of lithographic processes including limestone and aluminum plate imaging with materials such as crayons, tusche washes, photo transfers, and reductive techniques. Black and white editioning skills and safe handling of materials and equipment are emphasized.
- HER-G 203 Screen-Printing I (3 cr.) Introduction to the screen-printing process, including methods of designing stencils with both hand and digital techniques to generate complex, multiple- colored images. In addition, students will develop editioning skills and techniques on paper, as well as explore printing on different substrates such as fabrics and wood.
- HER-G 205 Monotype/Woodcut (3 cr.) P: Foundations Program and Herron Undergraduate. Beginning course in monotype and woodcut. Students learn traditional and experimental approaches to relief printmaking. Students are instructed on use of tools and materials and basic printing processes. Printing is in color and black and white.
- HER-G 208 LETTERPRESS TYPESETTING (3 cr.) Introduction to setting and printing text by hand on the letterpress. Historic traditions such as setting lead and wooden typed and carved blocks will be combined with contemporary digital text and image appropriation through photo-polymer plates. Students taught how to develop type and print technology into expressive visual frameworks.
- HER-G 209 Papermaking (3 cr.) Introduction to western principles of making paper by hand. Skills in pulp technology, sheet formation, 2D and 3D applications will be developed, such as: stenciling, pulp-spraying, casting, and integration into book structures. Students expected to apply skills into expressive, conceptual frameworks with attention to historic and contemporary context of papermaking.
- HER-G 211 BOOK ARTS BASICS (3 cr.) This course introduces the core skills of the book arts: bookbinding, letterpress typesetting and papermaking. Students develop staple skills with the goal of understanding technologies and processes as an expressive visual language.The course will culminate in a project that conceptually integrates skills into a coherent narrative.
- HER-G 301 Etching II (3 cr.) P: HER-G 201
Develops further the skills learned in G201. Students are urged to manipulate the techniques to the best advantage of their individual directions, making technique serve concept. An extensive introduction to color printmaking is given at the beginning of the course, and students are encouraged to work in color to a limited extent. At least one print done in color during a semester is now a requirement.
- HER-G 302 Lithography II (3 cr.) P: HER-G 302 and Herron Undergraduate. Advanced study designed to extend students' ability to use their technical knowledge as a means of expression. Experimental printing in color and black and white.
- HER-G 303 Etching III (3 cr.) P: HER-G 301
Develops further the skills learned in G301. However, students are urged to manipulate the techniques to the best advantage of their individual directions, making technique serve concept. Course includes an extensive introduction to color printmaking.
- HER-G 304 Lithography III (3 cr.) P: HER-G 302 Advanced study of lithography which develops the student's ability to use acquired technical knowledge as a means of expression. Continued exploration of processes and experimental printing in color and black and white.
- HER-G 305 Photo Processes for Printmaking I (3 cr.) P: G201-G202, K201-K202, and/or permission of the instructor. C: Enrollment in a 300-, 400-, or 500-level printmaking course. Introduction to the use of light-sensitive materials in printmaking processes. Involvement with nonsilver photographic processes such as kallitype, photoetching, photo-lithography (using halftone and contact materials), photo silkscreen, and gum printing. Color separation principles for printmaking processes.
- HER-G 307 Silkscreen Printing II (3 cr.) P: HER-G203 and Herron Undergraduate.
The advanced process of silkscreen printing with the incorporation of digital printing processes. Printing in large format with color will be covered. Further Development of ideas and concepts in relation to the screenprinting process will be emphasized in this class.
- HER-G 308 THE VISUAL BOOK (3 cr.) Introduction to concept building specific to the artist book. Study of principles of narrative building, sequencing, interactivity. Contextualizing of expressive craftsmanship through experimental binding structures such as altered books, wearable books, edible books. Integration of history, tradition and contemporary development of the book arts.
- HER-G 309 Monotype/Woodcut II (3 cr.) P: HER-G 205 Advanced study of monotype techniques, both traditional and nontraditional. Emphasis is placed on students gaining control of monotype process in order to accurately express their artistic vision. Students are encouraged to explore their individual goals and research into the various media available.
- HER-G 401 Printmaking III (3-6 cr.) P: HER-G304
Designed mainly for those students who choose to major in printmaking. The course demands a major commitment of time and concentration. In addition to criticism on an individual basis, students take part in weekly seminars with the 4th year printmaking faculty which concentrate on discussion of a wide variety of aesthetic concerns. Photo-printmaking facilities, equipment, and supplies for all photo-processes are available to those students desiring to incorporate photographic images into their work.
- HER-G 306 Photo Processes for Printmaking II (3 cr.) Introduction to the use of light-sensitive materials in printmaking processes. Involvement with nonsilver photographic processes such as kallitype, photoetching, photo-lithography (using halftone and contact materials), photo silkscreen, and gum printing. Color separation principles for printmaking processes.
- HER-G 206 Bookbinding (3 cr.) Introduction to traditional and non-traditional skills in bookbinding. Non-adhesive, experimental structures will be covered such as accordion, concertina, piano hinge and koptic binding as well as case binding, box making and slip cases. Goal is to develop the binding process as an expressive, visual language with attention to its tradition and contemporary presence as aesthetic medium.
- HER-G 209 PAPERMAKING (3 cr.) Introduction to western principles of making paper by hand. Skills in pulp technology, sheet formation, 2D and 3D applications will be developed, such as stenciling, pulp-spraying, casting, and integration into book structures. Goal is to apply skills to expressive, conceptual frameworks with attention to historic and contemporary context of papermaking.
- HER-G 310 The Printed Book (3 cr.) Integration of the print medium into the book structure. Development of prints as interactive structures and interdependence of multiple and three- and four-dimensional qualities of books. Skills in letterpress technology, type-high surface construction, bookbinding, and papermaking with attention to history and contemporary context of the book arts.
- HER-S 201 Sculpture I (3 cr.) Basic consideration of three-dimensional form in sculptural concept. Exposure to various related materials, techniques, and processes.
- HER-S 202 Sculpture II (3 cr.)
Course continues the development of skills and ideas introduced in Sculpture I, while providing more autonomy and self-direction. Students explore materials, form, space, and interaction with audiences. May include installation, performance, and immersive experiences and technologies. Course also considers the role of art and artists in contemporary society.
- HER-S 220 Sculpture Seminar (Rotating Topics) (3 cr.) This course will allow Sculpture students to develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics.
- HER-S 301 Sculpture III (3-6 cr.) P: HER-S202
It is the purpose of this course to point up the unlimited possibilities of expression in sculpture in both theme and materials employed. Content is directed toward hand-shaping of plastic materials, casting of metals, and a broad range of construction approaches to sculpture.
- HER-S 302 Sculpture IV (3 cr.) P: HER-S301
It is the purpose of this course to point up the unlimited possibilities of expression in sculpture in both theme and materials employed. Content is directed toward hand-shaping of plastic materials, casting of metals, and a broad range of construction approaches to sculpture.
- HER-S 401 Sculpture V (3 cr.) P: S302. Concentrated, specialized study of sculpture, with emphasis on extensive research in pursuit of individual direction.
- HER-S 402. Sculpture VI (3 cr.) P: HER-S401
A more concentrated, specialized study of sculpture with emphasis on the student's extensive research in the pursuit of individual direction.
- HER-S 403 Individual Research in Sculpture I (3 cr.) Research devoted to the student's own projects in sculpture.
- HER-S 404 Individual Research in Sculpture II (3 cr.) Research devoted to the student's own projects in sculpture.
- HER-A 261 Introduction to Computer Imagery I (3 cr.) An introductory course providing hands-on learning experiences in using the Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop, a pixel-based paint and image-editing software package, to create, scan, and manipulate images. A studio elective open to all Herron degree-seeking students with little or no computer experience who have completed the foundation year.
- HER-L 210 Visual Communication Design for the Web (3 cr.) Intended for non-Visual Communication Design majors, this introductory web design course looks at web design from the perspective of a visual designer. Topics covered will include: web page layout and conventions, web typography, user interface, and responsive visual design. The impact of visual design on usability, user experience, and basic front-end development will also be investigated.
- HER-U 201 Design & Type Basics: Look Smarter with Good Type (3 cr.)
Introduction to basic design principles and typography for students who are not design majors. Focus is on typographic fundamentals and the use of typography to improve outcomes like resumes, presentations, posters. Students will gain the ability to create more effective and professional visual communication built on functional and clear typography.
- HER-V 101 Design Thinking 101 (3 cr.) Design Thinking is a leading framework that enables people from any background to harness creativity and promote innovation. This course works in a lecture-studio format where students learn foundational principles and elements of Design Thinking and then work in interdisciplinary teams to utilize creative problem solving with peers across disciplines.
- HER-V 200 Design, Media, and Culture (3 cr.) An introduction to design in popular western culture. Students develop a sense of design aesthetic through the review and critique of contemporary and historical cultural artifacts.
- HER-V 210 Foundations of Graphic Design (3-6 cr.)
An introduction to form-making in graphic design through the exploration of the elements and principles of design. This course emphasizes using the iterative design process to develop unique and appropriate graphic design solutions.
- HER-V 211 Typography I (3 cr.)
An introduction to typography as an art form and element of visual communication. Topics include letterform design, the fundamentals of typesetting, and typographic composition.
- HER-V 214 History of Visual Communication (3 cr.) This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic, and technological forces that shape visual communication. Course begins with an introductory survey of visual communication activities from the Middle Ages through the renaissance. Following the impact of technology on visual communication the course will focus more thoroughly on a Western European and American perspective from the impact of the Industrial Revolution through the explosive changes that continue to take place in contemporary visual communication.
- HER-V 220 Visual Communication Design Studio 2 (1-6 cr.) P: V210
Introductory Visual Communicaton Design course. Assigned projects develop student skills in concept generation and visualization. Students learn to make relevant, meaningful and appropriate visual form in response to contexts and communication problems. Class focus is on integrating visual and verbal messages intended to communicate to a clearly defined audience.
- HER-V 225 Designing for Hybrid Spaces (3 cr.) Hybrid spaces partake of both physical and digital worlds. This hands-on studio introduces digital fabrication (laser cutting and 3D printing) and microcontroller skills (working with sensors, actuators and coding) that students will use together to activate spaces to support and measure experiences of place. Includes theory, survey of practices and hands-on work.
- HER-V 230 Brand Identity Design (3 cr.)
An overview of the theory and practice of creating brand identity marks and systems. Topics include logo development, systems of visual branding, and the design of branded assets.
- HER-V 240 Information Design (3 cr.)
An overview of the theory and practice of constructing compelling narratives through the data visualization. Students learn to communicate with an audience by controlling the visual presentation of quantitative and qualitative data.
- HER-V 250 Professional Preparation (1 cr.) This course provides students an overview of career options in the field of design and prepares them to create the materials necessary to enter the field. Through a variety of projects, students will hone their skills in job searching, interviewing, and professional presentation.
- HER-V 251 Typography II (3 cr.) P: V211
An intermediate-level course on typography and type systems. Students learn to combine image and type in novel ways to meet defined communication goals, create imagery with type, and utilize complex grid systems in typographic layouts.
- HER-V 308 Design Labs (1.5 cr.) P: Various. Studio course. Course provides students with an opportunity to engage in focused study of a substantive area of Visual Communication Design. This course will address specific topics of relevance to contemporary design practice. Designed as an 8-wk intensive, each topic offering will provide students an opportunity to develop deeper knowledge and understanding of one aspect within visual communication design.
- HER-V 311 Typography III (3 cr.) P: HER-V311
An advanced exploration of typographic form and style. Students learn to design new typefaces and construct advanced typographic systems that bridge analog and digital channels.
- HER-V 325 Kinetic Design (3 cr.)
An introduction of time as an element of visual design. Students learn how to manipulate visual elements in time-based media to meet communication goals. Topics covered include kinetic typography, animated logo development, and animation as a part of digital branding.
- HER-V 330 Visual Communication Design Studio 3 (1-3 cr.) P: HER-V 220
This course builds on the introductory course work of the first year. VCD Studio 3 expands the students knowledge of people-centered design, introduces basic design research methods, and skills for data visualization. This course emphasizes practical application and experiential learning.
- HER-V 340 Design in Context (3 cr.) P: HER-V 330 Studio course. Course introduces design research methods and practices used in facilitating design solutions when problems are less “framed” that don't have defined constraints and objectives. Develop skills working collaboratively and directly on behalf of local organizations and community partners. Course outcomes vary across multiple design channels and formats to target specific audiences and communication needs.
- HER-V 350 Professional Practice Internship (3 cr.) This course offers VCD students the opportunity to learn through a supervised experience in professional work settings. In addition to activities associated with their internship, students participate in a series of dissuasions and writing prompts to reflect on their on-the-job learning.
- HER-V 408 Advanced Design Lab (1.5 cr.)
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in focused study of a substantive area of Visual Communication Design. This course will address specific topics of relevance to contemporary design practice. Designed as an 8-wk intensive, each topic offering will provide students an opportunity to develop deeper knowledge and understanding of one aspect within visual communication design. Topics will address subjects such as: User interface design, service design, advanced design research methods, design for hybrid spaces, portfolio development, and exhibition design.
- HER-V 410 VC 5: Design Methods for Innovation (3 cr.) P: HER-V 320 or permission of instructor. Studio course with cross-disciplinary team collaboration. Application, integration, and synthesis of knowledge and skills for visual communication majors and subject matter experts. Advanced methods for designing for innovation. Discovering and shaping opportunities for socially relevant innovations. Integrating professional service for civic communication with reflection on personal values.
- HER-V 420 Design Lab: Portfolio (3 cr.) P: HER-V 410. This course facilitates the transition of students as they move toward their career, either beginning as a design intern or seeking their first professional position in a design field. Students examine the scope of professional opportunities and reflect on professional practice. They will research professional roles and organizations where designers work and will present their findings. Students will design and produce a professional level portfolio and related self-promotional materials. Students will develop an individual plan for a viable academic-to-career path.
- HER-V 430 Cross-Cultural Design (1-6 cr.) An advanced investigation of design practices in external cultures. Students will collaborate on projects that expand on design practices through research, typography, and experiences catering to local and global perspectives. Learning opportunities will facilitate critical and cross-cultural conversations regardless of location, language, or identity.
- HER-H 531 The Artist in the Renaissance (3 cr.) P: graduate student or consent of instructor. Graduate course examining the changing role of artists in Renaissance cities, from anonymous craftsmen in the late Middle Ages to celebrity personalities in the sixteenth century. Workshop structure, relationships with patrons, and competition between artists provide contexts for interpreting Renaissance art and exploring questions central to Renaissance art history.
- HER-Z 511 Nonstudio Approaches to Art Instructio (3 cr.) Exploration of critical approaches to newer media, including film, video, and television, directed toward an art context. Emphasis on the development of critical skills and approaches to new media in the classroom.
- HER-Z 512 Improving Studio Instruction in Art (3 cr.) Designed to examine major directions in art and the points of view of professional artists in order to develop new approaches to elementary and secondary art instruction.
- HER-Z 513 Special Topics in Art Education (1-3 cr.) A variable topic course designed to cover current issues in art curriculum and assessment. Designed for the K-12 art specialist.
- HER-H 531 The Artist in the Renaissance (3 cr.) P: graduate student or consent of instructor. Graduate course examining the changing role of artists in Renaissance cities, from anonymous craftsmen in the late Middle Ages to celebrity personalities in the sixteenth century. Workshop structure, relationships with patrons, and competition between artists provide contexts for interpreting Renaissance art and exploring questions central to Renaissance art history.
- HER-H 555 Art of the Past Two Decades (3 cr.) A graduate seminar focusing on reading, discussion, research, and writing about themes, media, issues, and trends of visual art over the past 20 years. Students use an interdisciplinary and global lens to examine current practices and intellectual and social contexts for the creation and reception of new art.
- HER-H 560 Visual Culture: A Visual Studies Approach (3 cr.) P: graduate student or consent of instructor. An introduction to visual studies, an interdisciplinary approach to the study of visual culture that emphasizes the social ramifications of the visual.
- HER-H 590 Topics in Art History (3 cr.)
Special topics in the history and study of the visual arts and visual culture. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 9 credit hours.
- HER-H 610 Art Theory and Criticism (3 cr.) This course examines a cross-section of theories that underpin current discussions and developments in the visual arts. This course also examines the nature and goals of art criticism, including how different theories help frame the primary concerns and controversies within art criticism.
- HER-T 501 Art Therapy Practicum (1.5 cr.) A supervised practicum that prepares students for the internship and advanced internship experiences. Students observe and practice counseling, group counseling, and art therapy techniques in different settings. Minimum of 100 hours, including 40 hours in direct service with clients with at least 10 hours in group settings.
- HER-T 502 Counseling Theory and Practice for Art Therapists (3 cr.) This is an introductory course on counseling and psychological theory and practice involving the history of mental health care services, the role of professional counselors, the basic skills of counseling and psychotherapy (basic interviewing, assessment and counseling skills), different theoretical perspectives on counseling and psychotherapy, treatment plans, ways of engaging the client, and an overview of the professional code of ethics for the American Counseling Association, American Psychological Association, and American Art Therapy Association. The class will require personal reflection by the students on their views of counseling, themselves and the role of theory in practice. Student will also engage in role playing to practice.
- HER-T 503 History Theory and Practice of Art Therapy (3 cr.) This course will explore how foundations of psychotherapy are applied within the context of art therapy principles and practices with clients. The Course on the history, theory and practice of art therapy. Course includes role playing and practice in art therapy, the development of art therapy as a therapeutic practice, and an overview of relevant psychotherapeutic theories.
- HER-T 504 Ethical & Legal Issues in Art Therapy (1.5-3 cr.) This course provides an in-depth knowledge of ethical and legal issues relevant to the professional practice of art therapy. Foci include historical development of ethical standards in art therapy, ethical multicultural and diversity practices and an understanding of the application of legal principles in today's professional practice.
- HER-T 505 Art Therapy with Children and Adolescents (3 cr.) Course on an understanding of children and ways that art therapy can be effective in helping children resolve issues. Course includes a study of forms of trauma often experienced by children resolve issues. Course includes a study of forms of trauma often experienced by children and issues children face, including disorders, illness, behavioral problems, divorce, domestic violence, loss, and self-esteem. Ways to assist children in expressing and managing emotions is covered.
- HER-T 507 Assessment & Evaluation in Art Therapy (3 cr.) This course features lectures, group discussions, readings, a research paper, and examinations that serve as an in-depth introduction to the processes of assessment and evaluation relevant to the professional practice of art therapy. The course focus includes a study of art therapy assessment, psychopathology, general principles of etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders and dysfunctional behavior, and general principles, and practices of the promotion of optimal mental health.
- HER-T 508 Cultural & Social Diversity in Counseling and Art Therapy (3 cr.) This course features lectures, group discussions, readings, a journal, examinations, and a final reflection paper and art project that serve as an in-depth introduction to cultural and social diversity, and to gain understanding of the historical, theoretical, and practical issues surrounding the professional practice of counseling and art therapy with individuals with diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives.
- HER-T 509 Advanced Art Therapy Practice--Specialized Populations (3 cr.)
Designed as a progressive course to meet twenty-first century healthcare trends, this specialized training course will address three clinical populations in five (5) classes per unit: Trauma, Addictions and Substance Abuse and Aging Adults. Each unit will follow a similar outline of learning tailored to the clinical population. Special needs and medical populations will also be integrated into the learning experience. This will include a brief history of counseling and psychotherapy theory and treatment implications for each population and how art therapists tailor interventions to meet the specialized needs within the general framework of art therapy theory. Didactic instruction will include when and how to refer clients and families to support services, professional boundaries, issues of transference and countertransference, treatment planning and the development of goals.
- HER-T 510 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT FROM AN ART THERAPY PERSPECTIVE (3 cr.) Students will examine the biological, psychological, and social development of humans through the lens of art therapy, incorporating how artistic and creative development unfolds across the lifespan. Students will be introduced to theories of human development from birth to death and will examine their relevance to the practice of art therapy. Class discussions will include case studies, experiential exercises, and art making. Human development readings designed for helping professionals will be interwoven with content that is specific to the field of art therapy. Students will participate in written and arts-based exercises to enhance understanding of course content.
- HER-T 511 Art Therapy with Adults (3 cr.)
The course focuses on adult mental health concerns, the standard treatment for these illnesses, graphic indicators in the artwork of such patients, and art therapy interventions and goals for these populations. Considerations when working with adults will include therapeutic relationships, transference and countertransference, resistance, and treatment planning.
- HER-T 512 Group work for art therapists (3 cr.) P: HER-T502, HER-T503 Students integrate theory, processes, and group work to facilitate ethically and culturally responsive counseling and art therapy groups. Principles of group dynamics, therapeutic factors, member roles and behaviors, leadership styles and approaches, selection criteria, art-based communication, and short- and long-term group process will be reviewed.
- HER-T 552 CAREER COUNSELING FOR ART THERAPISTS (3 cr.) This course is designed to introduce students to career counseling theories as they apply to the field of art therapy, processes and applied techniques. Current assessment and counseling methods will be examined in a context related to art therapy philosophy, along with the ways in which developmental, ethnic, and cultural factors influence the processes and outcomes of career counseling as applied to the practice of art therapy. Special attention will be paid to "right-brained" strategies for breaking through resistance to and increasing client investment in career counseling.
- HER-T 620 Art Therapy Internship I and Group Supervision (4 cr.)
Combined with T621 Art Therapy Internship II, this course requires a minimum of 450 hours of supervised experience in an internship, to gain working experience in the professional practice of art therapy and counseling. Students will practice and enhance their basic counseling skills, art therapy skills, and ability to complete paperwork. This is a hands-on experience in which students make the transition to working professional. Students are required to provide appropriate documentation of their performance and attendance in all scheduled activities
- HER-T 621 Art Therapy Internship II and Group Supervision (4 cr.)
Combined with T620 Art Therapy Internship I, this course requires a minimum of 450 hours of supervised experience in an internship, to gain working experience in the professional practice of art therapy and counseling. Students will practice and enhance their basic counseling skills, art therapy skills, and ability to complete paperwork. This is a hands-on experience in which students make the transition to working professional. Students are required to provide appropriate documentation of their performance and attendance in all scheduled activities.
- HER-T 622 Art Therapy Advanced Internship and Group Supervision (4 cr.)
This course requires a minimum of 450 hours of supervised experience in an internship, to gain working experience in the professional practice of art therapy. Students will practice and enhance their basic counseling skills, art therapy skills, and ability to complete paperwork. This is a hands-on experience in which students make the transition to working professional. There is an expectation in this course that students will be taking on an increasing amount of responsibility for the care of clients under the guidance of the site supervisor. Students are required to provide appropriate documentation of their performance and attendance in all scheduled activities.
- HER-T 630 Research Methods for Art Therapists (3 cr.) Course features lectures, group discussions, and experiential learning in research methods necessary for a Master's culminating project and become informed consumers of counseling and art therapy research; including qualitative, quantitative, arts-based inquiry, and program evaluation. It will also examine the purposes, ethical, legal, and cultural considerations of research.
- HER-T 631 Master’s Culminating Project (3 cr.)
Students will review research models and paradigms, ethical and legal issues, cultural diversity and theoretical and applied approaches to integrating art therapy research and practice. Students are responsible for independent study and will receive faculty advisement in the completion of a Master's Culminating Project.
- HER-T 640 Studio Art for Art Therapists (3 cr.)
The purpose of this class is to demonstrate experimentation and development of knowledge of different art media. Students will be expected to demonstrate an increased awareness of the psychological and emotional aspects of their own creative process and discuss how facility with a range of art media may be conceptualized when working with different demographic populations.
- HER-N 510 Studio Emphasis I: Materials and Methods in Integrative Studio Practice (6-9 cr.) Introductory graduate course in the exploration of traditional and contemporary materials, methodologies, and concepts used in an Integrative Studio Practice.
- HER-N 520 Studio Emphasis II: Theory into Practice in Integrative Studio Practice (6-9 cr.) This graduate studio course continues the development of the students' research and studio practice initiated in Studio I, incorporating theory and practice through the integration of process, craft, and technology. Students will continue to examine and integrate connections between creative practice, cultural, scientific, critical and historical discourses as they relate and pertain to other artists, academic departments and community organizations.
- HER-N 560 Studio Emphasis III: Advanced Practices in Integrative Studio Practice (6-9 cr.) This course is designed to build on the knowledge and experience of the previous two semesters. In this course, students should demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the objectives and direction they will pursue for their thesis exhibition. Students will develop an original, independent and intensive studio practice represented by significant and professional quality research and works of art.
- HER-V 501 Introduction to Design Thinking (1.5 cr.) Seminar. Theorizing and evaluating design as a specialized way of thinking. Examining collaborative, cross-disciplinary innovation processes requiring skills for identifying and framing challenges and generating and optimizing solutions. Surveying essential processes and process skills to deploy design thinking for the development of creative solutions to complex systems level challenges.
- HER-V 502 Integrative System Design (1.5 cr.) Investigating knowledge and theories to support people-driven innovation as an inclusive co-creative process. Identifying, analyzing synthesizing and evaluating many characteristics of audiences and contexts. These include physical, cognitive, cultural and social human factors as well as the economic, technological and environmental issues that inform and shape design responses.
- HER-V 510 Introduction to Design Research (1.5 cr.)
Theorizing and evaluating design as a specialized way of thinking. Examining collaborative, cross-disciplinary innovation processes requiring skills for identifying and framing challenges and generating and optimizing solutions. Surveying essential processes and process skills to deploy design thinking for the development of creative solutions to complex systems level challenges.
- HER-V 511 Design Method: People-Centered Design Research (1.5 cr.) Methods. Foundation in design research. Application and integration of theory, methods, and skills for initiating people-centered (and participatory) design research activities. Performing generative, evaluative, and experimental research to inform designing. Accounting for audiences and contexts including recognition of physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design responses.
- HER-V 512 Intro Design Thinking for Tackling Wicked Problems and Sensemaking (3 cr.)
This course introduces the nature of "wicked problems" facing society and explores the various positions and roles for visual sensemaking. Students will learn visual techniques to translate complex topics into models, diagrams and frameworks as an effective means of taming wicked content into a knowable, sharable conception of a topic. This skill is increasingly important as many problems are ones that involve large-scale problem definition.
- HER-V 513 Design Methods for Framing Problems (3 cr.)
This course discusses how to become a better strategical thinker, preparing you to be able to frame complex, ill-defined problems. It is case study based, so each of you bring a problem from your field that becomes material for you and your peers to apply course concepts and methods. By contributing a case study, you help your classmates shift the focus away from the disciplinary content knowledge to the transferrable skills reasoning process for innovation, rigorous formulation of problem statements, and insight translation, that allows you and your peers to develop an ability for strategic and insightful problem solving. It is an objective of the course that you learn how to leverage these transferrable skills to approach problems in areas you know little about.
- HER-V 520 Collaborative Action Research in Design II (3 cr.) Studio. Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for designing as a cross-disciplinary collaborative process for innovation. Focusing on analytical techniques including mapping challenges to support the problem defining phase of a methodology for formulating problems/opportunities, formulating solutions and implementing solutions. Team approach to translational action research.
- HER-V 521 Methods for Design Analysis (1.5 cr.) Methods. Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for design analysis in the context of cross-disciplinary collaborative process for innovation. Identifying patterns and framing insights. Emphasis on defining problems in fuzzy situations. Surveying, performing and evaluating design analysis methodologies from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Techniques include challenge mapping and card sorting.
- HER-V 521 Methods for Design Analysis (1.5 cr.) Methods. Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for design analysis in the context of cross-disciplinary collaborative process for innovation. Identifying patterns and framing insights. Emphasis on defining problems in fuzzy situations. Surveying, performing and evaluating design analysis methodologies from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Techniques include challenge mapping and card sorting.
- HER-V 523 Design Methods for Prototyping (3 cr.)
In contrast with the general perception of prototype that is often thought of as coming at the end of product development process, this course views prototyping as a methodical approach for collective decision making in collaborative problem solving process. Prototyping, as a mean for tangible communication, applies throughout the process from initial research to storytelling, to concept generation, and lastly to refine and improve a selected direction. The course introduces prototyping methods for representing various types of process outputs such as user experience, ideas, and concepts.
- HER-V 530 COLLABRTV ACTN RSRCH IN DSGN 3 (1-6 cr.) Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for designing as a cross-disciplinary collaborative process for innovation. Focusing on techniques for synthesizing design research to support the idea finding phase of a methodology for formulating problems/opportunities, formulation solutions and implanting solutions. Team approach to translation action research.
- HER-V 531 Design Methods for Design Synthesis (1.5 cr.) Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for design synthesis in the context of a cross-disciplinary collaborative process for innovation. Emphasizing divergent thinking, active deferral of judgment and ideation. Surveying, performing and evaluation design synthesis methods for exploring and conceiving plans. Techniques include lateral thinking, brainstorming and synetics.
- HER-V 540 COLLABRTV ACTN RSRCH IN DSGN 4 (6 cr.) Studio. Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for designing as a cross-disciplinary collaborative process for innovation. Focusing on techniques for evaluating proposals to support the optimizing and implementing phases of a methodology for formulating problems/opportunities, formulating solutions and implementing solutions. Team approach to translational action research.
- HER-V 541 Methods for Design Evaluation (1.5 cr.) Methods. Application and integration of theory, methods, and skills for design evaluation, optimization and implementation in the context of a cross-disciplinary collaborative process for innovation. Emphasizing techniques to support decision-making. Surveying, performing, and comparing design evaluation and implementation tools including user studies, criteria grids, paired comparison analysis and action planning.
- HER-V 601 Design Leadership (1.5 cr.)
This seminar will focus on examining and developing an understanding and perspective of the current landscape of Design Leadership, through the lens of Design Facilitation.
- HER-V 602 Design Management (1.5 cr.) A seminar focused on contemporary design management. Students will review case studies of management in various design contexts and establish their own vision of what it means to lead in or through design.
- HER-V 650 Design Facilitation (3 cr.)
A studio-based course where students apply their knowledge of design to the area of leadership through facilitation. This course will prepare you to master the practice of Research Facilitation and Design Facilitation.
- HER-V 660 Collaborative Action Research in Design 6 (1.5 cr.)
Studio. Initiating intermediate application and synthesis of Design Leadership. During this course, students further develop and apply their skills for design leadership by facilitating cross-disciplinary, collaborative design projects.
- HER-V 670 Collaborative Action Research in Design 7 (1.5 cr.)
Studio. Mastering advanced application and synthesis of Design Leadership. During this course, students further develop and apply their skills for design leadership by facilitating cross-disciplinary, collaborative design projects.
- HER-V 680 Collaborative Action Research in Design 8 (1.5 cr.)
Studio. Evaluating mastery of advanced Design Leadership. During this course, students evaluate their skills for design leadership by conducting critical reflection on experiences and learning from the facilitation of cross-disciplinary, collaborative design projects.
- HER-V 690 Thesis writing 1 (3 cr.)
Studio. Introduction to the theory, methods and skills for developing and framing a researchable question. Focusing on techniques for analysis and synthesis of concepts and theories into a clear and actionable research question including a comprehensive literature review that supports the question.
- HER-V 691 Thesis Preparation (3 cr.)
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to conduct a design research project. The course covers the theory, methods, and strategies for developing a research project plan. Students will produce a concise project plan that includes a clear methodology and research design.
- HER-V 692 Thesis Writing (3 cr.)
This course prepares students to produce a thesis. The course, paired with V 693, covers the theory, methods, and skills for assessing project outcomes. Students will learn how to analyze design activities, synthesize findings, and frame evidence and results to discuss their research in written and oral forms.
- HER-V 693 Thesis Project (1-9 cr.)
A studio centered around enacting individual thesis projects. Activities include conducting action research, developing design artifacts through an iterative process, and performing methods of data analysis.
- HER-V 694 Taking Your Research Public (3 cr.)
A studio-based course where students collect, exhibit, and distribute their thesis scholarship for different publics.
- MUS-A 500 Music Technology Graduate Seminar (0 cr.) The Music Technology Graduate Seminar is a zero (0) credit hour graduate course consisting of 15 weekly seminars by the Department of Music and Arts Technology and other engineering and technology faculty at IUPUI, researchers from local and national academia, representatives from industry, and peer graduate students in the MAT. Seminars introduce MAT graduate students to a variety of music technology related topics in academic and industrial research. Presenters will pose research questions, scientific methodologies, and technological advancements in music technology and related fields. Presentations and discussions will assist students in developing and refining critical thinking and technical presentation skills.
- MUS-A 505 Applied Acoustics (3 cr.) the one-semester long graduate course will cover various topics of acoustics, relevant to technical applications for the arts, music technology, and physical spaces. These subject areas include fundamentals of waves and acoustics, acoustic metrics, wave interactions, modal analysis, architectural acoustics, and noise control methods.
- MUS-A 540 Music Engineering Technology (3 cr.) This course provides a technical approach of engineering concepts of music technology. Topics include digital audio concepts, audio signal processing, synthesis, and electroacoustic design of audio devices, while utilizing programming. Students will develop a quantitative understanding of music engineering methods and investigate current technologies and their effects on music technologists.
- MUS-N 512 Foundations of Sound Production (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. This course explores how musical sound is produced. Fundamentals of the physics of sound will provide the technical foundation to explore musical applications. The course will cover the varying families of musical instruments, tuning and temperament, and human hearing while also introducing aspects of audio programming to reinforce theoretical concepts.
- MUS-N 513 Principles of Music Technology (3 cr.) Explores underlying technologies of systems within the music and media field from a computational perspective by utilizing software programming tools and techniques to create and build interactive systems within these domains. The Max programming environment is the current format for application designs in the course.
- MUS-N 514 Music Technology Methods (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. This course is designed to provide a functional, conceptual, and philosophical overview of graduate level music technology. Students will evaluate and analyze software, hardware, and related technology applications. Additionally, students will compare and critique these concepts and tools as they relate to the field of music technology.
- MUS-N 515 Multimedia Design Application in the Arts (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Addresses the usability and human factor principles of multimedia digital product design in the arts. Topics include cognitive frameworks, design patterns, user research, usability evaluation, and performance analysis. Students will apply the various cognitive theories and design principles in the creation software applications to be employed in the arts.
- MUS-N 516 Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 515 or consent of instructor. Incorporates extensive analysis and use of computer and multimedia authoring tools intended for specific educational applications. Project management and programming team organization; media management and selection criteria for digital arts media development; task analysis and instructional sequencing applied to training and instruction; and assessment modeling and feedback schedules are examined.
- MUS-N 517 Internship in Arts Technology (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 516 or consent of instructor. An internship for students to work with experts in arts technology fields who are using new applications in commercial and educational settings. Requirements include the development of a technology project proposal; interview, resume, and project presentation; on-site intern residency; project report; an oral and media presentation of the project.
- MUS-N 518 Music and Arts Technology Directed MS Project (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. A music and arts technology-focused project commensurate with the course load. Instructor and student will work together to develop a multi-layered project. Requirements include project research and/or development of project, final report, and presentation.
- MUS-N 519 Digital Sound Design for Multimedia I (3 cr.) P: N514, or consent of instructor. Music composition and multimedia applications of MIDI systems and Digital Audio Workstations. Analog, digital, and software-based synthesis, and exploration of multi-track MIDI and digital recording.
- MUS-N 520 Digital Sound Design for Multimedia II (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 519, or consent of instructor. Advanced applications of MIDI and next-generation sound file formats for producing soundtracks, multimedia events, and collaborative composition over the Internet.
- MUS-N 521 Research Methods in Music and Multimedia (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Introduction to the underlying principles and concepts of technology-based studies in the arts. Techniques of educational research, including integration of scientific methodology, descriptive, and inferential methods, and multimedia instrumentation in project development.
- MUS-N 522 Techniques for Music Performance, Teaching, and Production at a Distance (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Electronic tools for music performance, teaching, and production at a distance. Website and Internet resources including video conferencing, digital editing, and compression of video and sound wave formats. Group and individual assignments for on-line music presentations.
- MUS-N 523 Historical Foundations of Music Technology (3 cr.) This course analyzes and evaluates concepts, events, designs, and creative works that have served as catalysts in the progression of music technology over time. Through the study of the past, the class will develop rationales for new and emerging technologies that relate to the expression of music today and looking towards the future.
- MUS-N 525 Techniques of Interactive Performances (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Techniques of Interactive Performance prepares public presentations that highlight the current underlying principles and concepts of computer music, live media, interdisciplinary, and interactive performance systems. Areas covered will include electro-acoustic music (with instruments, microphones, and computer processing), laptop music, live media manipulation, created instruments, machine learning, telematics, and networks, among others. The group generally works together with an outside group from another discipline in order to cross-synthesize the artistic realizations of each performance. Each semester the ensemble engages a project that draws on the multi-disciplinary skill set from the enrolled students.
- MUS-N 526 Synthesizers and Controllers (3 cr.) Synthesizers and Controllers addresses underlying principles of analog and digital synthesizer technology. Topics covered include voltage control, additive synthesis, FM, wavetables, and MIDI. The course will also examine various types of controller technology frequently used in computer music creation and performance.
- MUS-N 527 Advanced Digital Music Systems (3 cr.) Music Systems addresses underlying principles of digital audio processing, together with related control systems for live music performance, production, and installations. They will work with software to create music scenarios of their own design. Students will also program music software and will design a large-scale music system.
- MUS-N 530 Philosophy and Theory in Music Therapy (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Philosophical and theoretical foundations of the use of music in and as therapy. Student explore multiple schools of philosophical thought related to the concepts of health, wellness, being human, and values in the therapeutic process.
- MUS-N 531 Music Therapy Quantitative and Qualitative Research (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Applications of scientific methodology to music therapy theory and practice. Philosophical differences between qualitative and quantitative research paradigms, integration of theoretical concepts and practice standards with scientifically-sound research proposals.
- MUS-N 532 Music in Medicine (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. The focus of this course is the evidence-based application of music in medical settings to facilitate symptom relief and improve the health and well-being of clients. Students will critique the scientific, theoretical, and empirical basis for music interventions.
- MUS-N 533 Advanced Clinical Techniques in Music Therapy (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. This course is designed to develop advanced level protocol delivery and data collection skills. Students will develop and carry out music therapy protocol and provide a written theoretical rationale and critique of the protocol's effectiveness. This class serves as a graduate clinical practicum. Students will engage in weekly supervision.
- MUS-N 534 Introduction to Arts Based Research (3 cr.) An overview of Arts Based Research (ABR) methodologies including a critical look at the history of ABR and the many indigenous ways of knowing that preceded (and exist alongside) its creation, as well as distinguishing ABR from other forms of arts informed qualitative work.
- MUS-N 600 Thesis in Music Therapy (1-6 cr.) Research thesis for M.S. in Music Therapy and M.S. in Music Technology.
- HER-C 510 Studio Emphasis: Materials and Methods in Ceramics (6 cr.) P: Visual Art MFA student or Department Consent. Introductory graduate course in the materials, methodologies, and general concepts used in ceramics and related objects.
- HER-C 520 Studio Emphasis II: Theory into Practice in Ceramics (6 cr.) P: HER-C 510; Visual Art MFA student or department consent. Graduate level course in the integration of studio practices in ceramics within the context of professional engagement.
- HER-C 560 Studio Emphasis III: Advance Practices in Ceramics (6-9 cr.) Advanced graduate course in the exploration of ceramics, including studio practices and professional development.
- HER-Q 510 Studio Emphasis I: Materials and Methods in Furniture Design (6 cr.) P: M.F.A. student or consent of instructor. Introductory graduate course in the materials, methodologies, and general concepts used in the designing and making of furniture and related objects.
- HER-Q 520 Studio Emphasis II: Theory into Practice in Furniture Design (6 cr.) P: Studio Emphasis I: Furniture Design. Study of designing and making studio furniture within the context of professional practice.
- HER-Q 560 Studio Emphasis III: Advanced Practices in Furniture Design (6 cr.) P: Studio Emphasis II: Furniture Design. Study of advanced concepts and practices in designing and making furniture and related objects.
- HER-P 510 Studio Emphasis I: Materials and Methods in Painting and Drawing (6-9 cr.) P: MFA student or consent of instructor. Introductory graduate course in the exploration of traditional and contemporary materials, methodologies, and concepts used in Painting and Drawing.
- HER-P 520 Studio Emphasis II: Theory into Practice in Painting and Drawing (6 cr.) P: MFA student or consent of instructor. Graduate level course in the integration of studio practices in painting and drawing within the context of professional engagement.
- HER-P 560 Studio Emphasis III: Advanced Practices in Painting and Drawing (6 cr.) P: MFA student or consent of instructor. This course is designed to build on the knowledge and experience of the previous two semesters. In this course, students should demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the objectives and direction they will pursue for their thesis exhibition. Students should have developed an original, independent and intensive studio practice. Their work should show a fluent control of technical and formal issues relevant to their approach. A high level of research and experimentation will continue in consultation with their instructors and peers. The students? primary focus is now directed toward building a cohesive, personal and professional body of work.
- HER-K 510 Studio Emphasis I: Photography and Intermedia (6-9 cr.) P: MFA student or consent of instructor.
Introductory graduate course in the exploration of traditional and contemporary materials, methodologies, and concepts used in photography and intermedia.
- HER-K 520 Studio Emphasis II: Photography & Intermedia (6-9 cr.) Graduate level course in the integration of studio practices in photography and intermedia within the context of professional engagement.
- HER-K 560 Studio Emphasis III: Photography & Intermedia (6-9 cr.) Advanced graduate course in the exploration of photography and intermedia, including studio practices and professional development.
- HER-G 510 Studio Emphasis I: Materials and Methods in Printmaking (6 cr.) P: M.F.A. student or consent of instructor. Introductory graduate course in the exploration of traditional and contemporary materials, methodologies, and concepts used in printmaking.
- HER-G 520 Studio Emphasis II: Theory into Practice in Printmaking (6 cr.) P: Studio Emphasis I: Printmaking. Study of the integration of studio practices in printmaking within the context of professional engagement.
- HER-G 560 Studio Emphasis III: Advanced Practices in Printmaking (6 cr.) P: Studio Emphasis II: Printmaking. Advanced exploration of printmaking, including studio practices and professional development.
- HER-S 510 Studio Emphasis I: Materials and Methods in Sculpture (6-9 cr. cr.) P: M.F.A. student or consent of instructor. Introductory graduate course in the materials, methodologies, and general concepts used in the designing and making of contemporary sculpture.
- HER-S 520 Studio Emphasis II: Theory into Practice in Sculpture (6-9 cr. cr.) P: Studio Emphasis I: Sculpture. Advanced exploration of sculpture, including studio practices, professional development, and concerns about site and context.
- HER-S 560 Studio Emphasis III: Advanced Practices in Sculpture (6-9 cr. cr.) P: Studio Emphasis II: Sculpture. Study of advanced concepts and practices in designing and making contemporary sculpture.
- HER-T 200 Introduction to Art Therapy (3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the profession of art therapy. Students will learn the definition of art therapy, how and where it is practiced, with whom, and why. Students will explore the interface between art and various theories of psychotherapy and will begin to understand the relationship between the creative process and the unconscious. Students will see how art therapy is used to visually communicate thoughts, feelings, emotions and inner conflicts in the effort to understand self and other. Students will be exposed to first hand experience of the creative process as both a form of visual expression and as a therapeutic tool. Didactic and experiential methods of teaching, along with field trips and guest lectures, will provide the teaching mechanisms for this course.
- MUS-A 107 Music Technology Fundamentals (3 cr.) Course serves as an introduction to concepts and functions of software/hardware technologies common to contemporary music composition, performance, and audio engineering. Areas to be covered include analog/digital signal flow, basics of a digital audio workstation software, elements of a studio listening environment, utilizing audio files and MISI data, and analog/digital hardware for sound and data input/output.
- MUS-A 130 Music Theory and History I (3 cr.) P: MUS-Z111 (minimum grade of B) or placement test. This course covers fundamental concepts of music theory, style, and historical contexts. Investigate music, from major historical precedents to contemporary aesthetics. Topics include acoustic sound principles and proficiency with pitch, rhythm, and harmony in varied stylistic and cultural genres.
- MUS-A 131 Aural Skills (2 cr.) P: MUS-Z 111 (minimum grade of B) or placement test. This course teaches functional skills for identification and demonstration of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic function in tonal music. Course content will include singing solfege, pitch and rhythmic identification/dictation, and rhythmic demonstration.
- MUS-A 132 Music Technology Lab I (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 107 (minimum grade of B) or placement test. Technology Lab 1 serves as a comprehensive introduction to concepts, theories, practices, and technologies that comprise the core of music technology today. Background and historical context will be covered. Topics will include acoustics and psycho-acoustics, analog and digital audio, MIDI, and notation software.
- MUS-A 140 Music Theory and History II (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 130 (minimum grade of C) or placement test. By the conclusion of Theory and History 2, outcomes expected of students include comprehension of 1) common practice interactions between triad-based tonal harmonic functions, 2) four part-chorale style voice-leading in the context of classical era music, 3) standard melodic practices as both chord tones and non-chord tones, 4) extensions of the triad with a chord seventh, 5) chromatically altered harmonic function, and 6) the harmonic analysis of tonal music.
- MUS-A 141 Keyboard and Controllers (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 130 (minimum grade of C) and MUS-A 132 (minimum grade of C). This course is designed to teach various keyboard and MIDI controller skills required of music technology majors. Skills covered include basic rudiments of piano playing, major and minor five-finger patterns, basic triads and simple chord progressions, major and minor scales, reading and playing a variety of repertoire (treble and bass clef - hands together), basic controller playing, and basic improvisation and harmonization.
- MUS-A 142 Music Technology Lab II (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 132 (minimum grade of C) or department consent. Music Technology Lab 2 provides a broad introduction to technology used in historical and modern recording practices. Students gain hands-on experience to reinforce conceptual understandings of recording technology today. Concepts include analog recording, digital recording, Digital Audio Workstations, microphones, studio design and setup, signal flow and routing, mixing, and mastering.
- MUS-A 200 Music Technology (Applied) (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. Music Majors only. This course consists of private lessons, 30 minutes (1 cr) or 50 minutes (2 cr) each week, focused on developing musical and accurate performance practices with music technology as the primary instrument.
- MUS-A 209 DiEnsemble (Destructive/Inventive Systems Ensemble (1 cr.) P: Departmental consent required. This ensemble uses improvisatory hardware and software hacking techniques as an approach to music making. By finding novel solutions to musical performance problems, students cultivate an attitude of creative freedom. Students experiment with improvisation, circuit-bending and destructive/creative instrument design while crafting a performance of live works.
- MUS-A 214 Music and Sound for Games (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 132 or Permission of Instructor. Creation and implementation of music, sound effects, and dialogue assets into standard game engine software. Students compose scores and audio effects and learn basic scripting and coding applications used to build audio and music assets with digital audio workstations, middleware, and game design.
- MUS-A 231 Musicianship Skills 3 (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 132 (minimum grade of C). In this course students will focus on developing a) practical and aural skills in technical listening with respect to quantitative audio features, b) fundamental theoretical understanding of common audio effects, c) vocabulary and communication skills for the discussion of sound quality, and d) an understanding of audio components and signal flow.
- MUS-A 232 Music Technology Lab III (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 142 (minimum grade of C). A232 provides learning and hands-on experience of audio circuits and related technologies used in music technology. The curriculum builds upon introductory-level content oa MUS-A 142 by investigating fundamentals music engineering principles and evaluation techniques. These advanced studies fulfill core concepts, requisite knowledge, and techniques employed throughout all MAT music technology courses.
- MUS-A 235 Electro-Acoustic Ensemble (1 cr.) A student ensemble for acquiring musical and technological skills in live performance when integrating electronic and acoustic instrument sound sources. Students may be assigned as a performer, audio engineer, creator, or any combination of these roles. Students must possess collegiate level musicianship and performance skills on an acoustic or electronic instrument.
- MUS-A 240 Music Theory and History IV (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 140 (minimum grade of C). Music Theory and History 4 is the fourth component in a four-semester, comprehensive sequence in music theory and history. Course topics include the breakdown of tonality in the late 19th century, new musical developments in the 20th century and important musical trends after WW II.
- MUS-A 241 Ear Training for Music Technology (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 231 (minimum grade of C). This class focuses on the development of ear training skills specific to sound design in music technology. By the completion of the semester, students should be able to demonstrate a proficient knowledge in areas including aural identification of wave forms, basic acoustics theory and aural identification of digital processes.
- MUS-A 242 Music Technology Lab IV (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 142 (minimum grade of C). This course introduces fundamental aspects of integrating musical performance with visual communication through two primary methods of audience delivery, recorded content and live experience. Topics include video production, graphic design, technical A/V setup, signal flow, digital/analog interface, DMX, lighting design, composition, post production, and generative graphics.
- MUS-A 307 Autonomous Music Systems (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 142 or instructor approval. This course introduces intersections of music and A.I. course topics, combining machine learning, artificial intelligence, data management, and automation with musical concepts of modes, harmonies, rhythms, dynamics, and style practice. Students will build musical working digital systems via computer programming environments, culminating in autonomously generated music for live performance.
- MUS-A 308 Applied Acoustics (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 142 or instructor approval. This course will cover various topics of acoustics relevant to technical applications for the arts, music technology, and physical spaces. These subject areas include fundamentals of waves and acoustics, acoustic metrics, wave interactions, modal analysis, architectural acoustics, and noise control methods.
- MUS-B 110 Horn Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private French horn lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.
- MUS-B 120 Trumpet/Cornet Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private trumpet/cornet lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.
- MUS-B 130 Trombone Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private trombone lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.
- MUS-B 200 Horn (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private French horn lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-B 220 Trumpet and Cornet (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private trumpet and cornet lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-B 230 Trombone (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private trombone lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Student must provide instrument.
- MUS-B 250 Tuba (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private tuba lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Student must provide instrument.
- MUS-D 100 Percussion Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Individual percussion lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.
- MUS-D 200 Percussion Instruments (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private percussion lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-E 241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals (3 cr.) Learn the basics of music reading, rhythm games, singing, keyboard skills, children's songs, and use of classroom instruments. Designed for, but not limited to, elementary education majors and others interested in using music as a learning tool.
- MUS-F 451 Chamber Ensemble (1 cr.) This is a performance class, designed to further skills on each individual instrument, learn diverse styles of music, and work in a group setting. Private coaching will be offered and a performance will be scheduled for the end of the semester. Advanced musicians are encouraged. The following instruments may be included in this course: Flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, strings, guitar, piano, French horn, and voice. Performance at the end of the semester is required.
- MUS-L 100 Guitar Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Private guitar lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Interview/audition required.
- MUS-L 101 Beginning Guitar Class (2 cr.) This course is intended as an introduction to popular guitar styles and techniques by building rudimentary guitar playing skills: basic open and bar chords, learning how to read tabs and music, and learning basic finger style. No previous experience is required.
- MUS-L 102 Intermediate Guitar Class (2 cr.) P: MUS-L 101 or instructor approval. Builds on knowledge learned in MUS-L101; ability to reach chord notation, rhythms, and music notation necessary; acoustic guitar required for class and practice.
- MUS-L 103 Advanced Guitar Class (2 cr.) P: MUS-L 101 or consent of instructor. Study of advanced techniques, including open tunings and slide guitar. A section for classical guitar is also available under this number.
- MUS-L 153 Introduction to Music Therapy (3 cr.) Introduction to the influences of music on behavior, the healing properties of music, the use of music therapy with a variety of populations and the development of the music therapy profession. Includes an introduction to the clinical process and music therapy procedures as well as participation in experiential activities.
- MUS-L 200 Guitar (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private guitar lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-L 253 Music Therapy Observation Practicum (1 cr.) P/C: MUS-L 153. Observation of professional music therapy sessions in a variety of settings with client populations of varying needs.
- MUS-L 254 Music Therapy Practicum I (1 cr.) P: MUS-L 253 and MUS-X 298. Students work with a board-certified music therapist providing services with music therapy clients in the community. Field experiences focus on the establishment of rapport and application of music experiences in clinical settings. Includes at least one clinical hour and attendance at a weekly seminar. May be repeated.
- MUS-L 340 Music Therapy in Health Care (3 cr.) P: L153.
Study of music therapy methods and materials commonly used in assessment and treatment with adults and children in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on bio-psycho-social-spiritual issues of patients in healthcare. Discussion of healthcare access and healthcare disparities are explored, and how to address those issues as they affect music therapy clinical practice.
- MUS-L 353 Music Therapy Practicum II (1 cr.) P: MUS-L 254. Students will work with a board-certified music therapist to provide services with music therapy clients. Students co-lead and/or lead clinical sessions focused on the implementation of music therapy assessments. Includes clinical hours and attendance at weekly seminar. May be repeated.
- MUS-L 354 Music Therapy Practicum III (1 cr.) P: L 35300. Students provide music therapy services to a group of clients in a local agency with an emphasis on assessment, treatment, planning, and evaluation. Involves three or more hours per week and attendance at a weekly seminar. Liability insurance required. May be repeated.
- MUS-L 354 Music Therapy Practicum III (1 cr.) P: MUS-L 353. Students work with a board-certified music therapist to provide services with music therapy clients with an emphasis on the process of assessment, treatment, and evaluation. Includes at least two clinical hours per week and attendance at a weekly seminar. May be repeated.
- MUS-L 370 Clinical Reasoning in Music Therapy (3 cr.) P: MUS-L 153. Introduction to the concepts and practice of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment within the field of music therapy. The course uses lecture and case-based learning units to engage students in evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning within the context of music therapy treatment planning in behavioral health.
- MUS-L 410 Administrative and Professional Issues in Music Therapy (2 cr.) P: MUS-L 340 and MUS-L 420. Study of government and professional guidelines that influence music therapy services and documentation practice. Includes development of administrative skills such as proposal writing, public relations, budgeting, staff relationships, interviewing, program development, conflict resolution and professional standards and ethics. Emphasis is placed on government relations and issues of advocacy.
- MUS-L 415 Music Therapy Technology Lab (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 132. Application of previously gained knowledge of music technology (hardware and software) to the field of music therapy. The course includes exploration o current technologies used in music therapy settings and issues of cyber security related to technology in healthcare.
- MUS-L 418 Psychology of Music (3 cr.) An in-depth study of the psychological foundations of music behavior including human response to music, music preference and ability; psychoacoustical parameters; and an exploration of the question, "Why are humans musical?" Overview of music psychology research, and the scientific method, and research techniques. Offered online.
- MUS-L 419 Introduction to Music Therapy Research Methods (3 cr.) P: L418. Overview and implementation of research methods, statistics and techniques applied to psychology of music principles. Includes research ethics training and the completion of experimental project related to psychology of music or musical behaviors.
- MUS-L 420 Clinical Processes in Music Therapy (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Overview of the music therapy treatment process. Special emphasis placed the treatment process within behavioral health settings. This course includes an in-depth exploration and discussion of cultural competence and social justice within the context of music therapy assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, evaluation, and discharge.
- MUS-L 421 Music Therapy Practicum IV (1 cr.) P: MUS-L 353 and consent of instructor. Students work with a board-certified music therapist to provide services with clients focusing on the process of treatment from assessment through evaluation and the development of therapeutic self. Involves clinical hours and attendance at weekly seminar. May be repeated.
- MUS-L 422 Theoretical Foundations of Music Therapy (3 cr.) P: MUS-L420. Study of music therapy theory, including underlying philosophies, imported and indigenous schools of thought, and related methods of clinical practice. Students will develop a personal philosophy of music therapy.
- MUS-L 424 Music Therapy Internship (2 cr.) P: Consent of director of music therapy. All previous course work must be complete before beginning the internship. A six-month internship completed under the supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist at an AMTA approved clinical site or an affiliated site after the completion of degree course work. This course must be completed within two years of all academic work. Liability insurance required.
- MUS-M 174 Music for the Listener (3 cr.) A survey course covering traditional and modern music styles of the last 1,000 years. Learn how to listen to music, instruments, and musical forms. No prior music experience required. Offered on campus and through the Web.
- MUS-M 340 History of Electronic Music (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 132 (minimum grade of C). This course will give the student an understanding of the history of electronic and experimental music and how it relates to the music of the today. Students will learn the most significant works realized through computers and other electronic devices from the middle of this century through the present. The purpose of this course is to give an introduction to the history, styles, techniques, and composers of the genre. Topics will include musique concrete, MIDI, tape compositions, synthesizers, waveforms, electronic musical instruments and devices, electronic musical genres, and computer music.
- MUS-M 394 Survey of African American Music (3 cr.) A survey and exploration of black music from its African origins to the present, with special emphasis on its social, economic, and political impact.
- MUS-N 310 Music Technology I (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 232 (minimum grade of C). This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of electronic sound synthesis and signal processing. Graphic programming languages taught during this course are intended to provide knowledge and appreciation of the broad genre of computer music, as well as practical understanding of fundamental techniques used in digital signal processing (DSP). Essays written by pioneering composers, theorists and philosophers in the field fuel in-class discussions and provide context to the techniques practiced throughout the semester. In addition, this course will offer many real-world examples of the use of computer music synthesis in academic and popular music, as well as the music technology industry. Topics include audio software development, simple interactive systems, and custom audio plug-ins.
- MUS-N 320 Music Technology II (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 310 (minimum grade of C). This course is an overview of the theory and practice of audio/visual digital signal processing and multimedia art. Classes of software utilized in this course include graphic programming languages, DAW's, and live musical performance software. This collection of software is meant to provide a practical understanding of fundamental techniques used in digital signal processing (DSP). In addition, this course will offer examples of use of real-time digital signal processing in academic and popular music, as well as the music technology industry. Topics include audio software development, integration of audio and video in a single system, real-time audio/visual DSP, incorporating external controllers, and simple interactive systems.
- MUS-N 350 Clinical Improvisation (3 cr.) P: MUS-L 153 and MUS-U 410. Introduce to the types of instruments typically used in music therapy clinical improvisation, gain leadership skills in leading both pitched and unpitched improvisation interventions, and learn how to process the emotional, physical and psychological experiences associated with improvisational interventions.
- MUS-N 410 Music Technology III (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 310 (minimum grade of C). This course is an advanced study of music and arts technology through exploration and understanding of new interfaces and instruments. Students must have familiarity with concepts of graphic programming, DAWs, and live musical performance software, which will be employed heavily throughout this course. Through this course studentswill develop a practical understanding of digital signal processing, experimental hardware interfaces, professional web design, electronic portfolios and resumes. In addition, this course will prepare students to develop a proposal for experimental applications in selected technology areas, such as the final capstone project for the BSMT degree. Topics may include multimedia software development, real-time video processing, mobile interface design, integration of audio and video in a single system, custom stage lighting, experimental hardware and controller development.
- MUS-N 450 BSMT Capstone (3 cr.) P: MUS-N 410 (minimum grade of C) and consent of instructor. BSMT majors only. The capstone project is fundamentally about music technology and makes an original creative statement or addition to the field. This can take the form of creating new music technology (such as new software or a new instrument), using technology to create new music, or formulating and creating a new way to use music technology. In all capstone work creativity and the development of new music and technology is at the core. The capstone project is an opportunity to research, design, and develop a unique and novel concept or work and will culminate in a final, juried presentation before peers and MAT faculty. Along with the presentation the capstone must include specific, tangible project outcomes, products, deliverables, or work. These are the artifacts that demonstrate the success of the capstone and serve to show expertise and accomplishment of the creator.
- MUS-P 100 Piano Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private piano lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-P 110 Beginning Piano Class 1 for Non-Music Majors (2 cr.) Learn keyboard and music reading skills; must have access to out-of-class keyboard for practice. Classes meet in Piano lab. For students with no piano experience.
- MUS-P 120 Beginning Piano Class 2 for Non-Music Majors (2 cr.) P: MUS-P 110 or permission of instructor. Builds on skills acquired in MUS-P 110.
- MUS-P 200 Piano (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private piano lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-S 110 Violin Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private violin lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-S 120 Viola Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private viola lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-S 130 Cello Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private cello lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-S 200 Violin (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private violin lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-S 220 Viola (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private viola lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-S 230 Cello (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private cello lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-U 355 Music and Exceptionalities (4 cr.) P: MUS-L 153. Introduction to using therapeutic and recreational music interventions with individuals who have special needs. Includes development of skills in music conducting, planning and adapting music protocols for specific goals, sequencing and leading music experiences, and structuring experiences to facilitate participant success. Emphasis placed on music in special education, and music therapy with children and adults with developmental disabilities.
- MUS-U 410 Creative Arts, Health & Wellness (2 cr.) P or C: MUS-L 153 and MUS-L 253. Overview of the use of creative arts and action-oriented experiences throughout the lifespan. Involves the study of creativity and applications designed to facilitate healthy living practices, wellness, and personal growth from a humanistic perspective. Body mechanics and healthy movement are emphasized.
- MUS-V 100 Voice Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private voice lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-V 101 Voice Class 1 (2 cr.) Introductory aspects of voice, basic vocal techniques, and a wide variety of vocal styles and literature; students perform solo and ensemble singing. No previous music experience required.
- MUS-V 200 Voice (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private voice lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-W 110 Flute/Piccolo Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private flute/piccolo lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-W 120 Oboe/English horn Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private oboe/English horn lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-W 130 Clarinet Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private Clarinet lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-W 150 Saxophone Elective/Secondary (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Interview/audition required. Private saxophone lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- MUS-W 200 Flute and Piccolo (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Muisc majors only. Private flute and piccolo lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-W 230 Clarinet (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private clarinet lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-W 250 Saxophone (1-2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Music majors only. Private saxophone lessons, 30-50 minutes each week. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Students must provide instrument.
- MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr.) IUPUI Pep Band. The Pep Band is organized in the fall and performs at home basketball games in the spring. Open to all students who play a band instrument.
- MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr.) Admission is by interview only. Scottish Rite Orchestra. This ensemble will meet at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
- MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. Content Creator. This course is designed as Content Creator for Ensembles.
- MUS-X 70 University Choral Ensembles (1 cr.) The following vocal ensembles are available: University Choir and IUPUI Singers.
- MUS-X 298 Music Therapy Pre-Practicum Exam (0 cr.) P: or C: L253. Application to the IUPUI Music Therapy Practicum Program, permission of the director of music therapy, successful completion of a background check. A written application and oral examination of observation techniques, clinical music therapy skills, functional music, and accompaniment skills.
- MUS-X 341 Guitar Ensemble (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. The mission of the IUPUI Guitar Ensemble is to bring together guitar players of all abilities and styles in a friendly, non-intimidating environment.
- MUS-X 350 Jazz Ensemble (1 cr.) Performance of various jazz style practices, to include improvisation and varied ensemble instrumentations.
- MUS-X 430 Electronic Music Ensemble (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Course offers experiences in learning the world of electronic music techniques.
- MUS-X 490 Percussion Music Ensemble (1 cr.) Course offers experiences in learning world percussion techniques. No instrument required.
- MUS-Z 100 The Live Musical Performance (2 cr.) Examines the approach to attending live performances of music (large ensembles, chamber ensembles, solo recitals, and other multimedia performances). Students attend live performances and discuss music performances by genre to develop critical listening skills.
- MUS-Z 105 Traditions in World Music (3 cr.) Explore the diversity of musical traditions found throughout the world by studying the various means of transmission, musical instruments, musical meaning, musical sound as well as the rituals, and myths commonly associated with an assortment of music cultures. No prior music experience required.
- MUS-Z 111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.) Recommended for singers, instrumentalists, and keyboard players. A study of fundamentals of the language and notation of music: listening, music reading and writing, and the elements of music as used in a variety of genres. Open to all students interested in a general background in music.
- MUS-X 398 Upper Level Music Therapy Practicum Exam (0 cr.) C: MUS-L 353. Skills check designed to assure that students are musically prepared to begin.
- MUS-Z 201 History of Rock ’n’ Roll Music (3 cr.) Survey of major trends, styles, and genres of rock music of the 1950s and 1960s, focusing on the work of artists and groups who have proved to have the most enduring significance.
- MUS-Z 204 Women Musicians (3 cr.) This class will explore the various roles women have played, and continue to play, in the world of music. Four distinct areas in which women engage are patronage, performance, composition, and education. Previous musical training is not required.
- MUS-Z 206 Hip Hop Music (3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with basic history, styles, and trends in hip hop, with a focus on the music. Students will attain essential knowledge of artists, producers, and events critical to the development of hip hop as a culture.
- MUS-Z 207 History of American Popular Music (3 cr.) This class examines the cultural content of music by defining Popular Music not Pop Music and by examining various decades of music in America from the early Native American music to the present day. It also delves into the changing technology climate of America from the 1860s to the present day and the impact of this technology on popular music as seen in the music business.
- MUS-Z 301 History of Rock Music—’70s and ’80s (3 cr.) Survey of trends and styles in rock music of the '70s and '80s. Focuses on the artists and groups who have shaped the music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
- MUS-Z 315 Music for Film (3 cr.) A survey of the music and sound of movie soundtracks. Class will feature film segments, which are analyzed to see how music textures, tempos, and structures affect the plot.
- MUS-Z 317 Computer Music Composition I (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 132 (minimum grade of C) and MUS-A 140 (minimum grade of C). Computer Music Composition covers multiple facets of composing music that include orchestration, musical notation, score creation and influential compositional techniques. During the course, students will compose music for a variety of instrumental combinations and musical styles. This course will also incorporate discussion and analysis of key musical master works. Students will investigate key aspects of harmony, formal structure, orchestration and compositional technique that contribute to the music's historical significance.
- MUS-Z 325 Social Media and the Musician (3 cr.) This course explores how web-based user-generated content can be leveraged by musicians to support their instructional and artistic goals. In particular, this course will include an overview of social media and will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills crucial to using social media tools. Students will explore podcasting, wikis, blogging, web-based video, cloud computing, social bookmarking, twitter, social networking and other emerging forms of social media. Furthermore, students will learn how to promote themselves and contribute to web communities using social media and investigate the legal implications of merging music and social media.
- MUS-Z 340 Introduction to Music Business (3 cr.) An introduction to the behind-the-scenes view of today's commercial music and entertainment industries. The course will include an overview of the various careers in the music industry.
- MUS-Z 345 Music Business Marketing (3 cr.) A comprehensive and hands on approach to creating both a marketing, E-marketing and promotion campaign for music business. The emphasis will be on intelligent, innovative and successful marketing and promotion strategies in today's music industry. Professionals within the music industry will be occasional guest lecturers in the class.
- MUS-Z 385 History of the Blues (3 cr.) Tells the story of the blues through the music of more than two hundred artists. Styles studied include Class Blues, Country Blues, Piedmont Blues, Holy Blues, White Blues, City Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Post WWII Country Blues, Chicago Blues, Urban Blues, Swamp Blues, British Blues, and Blues Rock.
- MUS-Z 390 Jazz for Listeners (3 cr.) The course focuses on how to listen to jazz and what to listen for in jazz. In addition, students will survey and learn how to recognize various historical styles of jazz and major figures that have contributed to the jazz tradition. Live examples and performances in and out of class are a regular part of classes.
- MUS-Z 393 History of Jazz (3 cr.) This course is an exploration of the history of jazz with an examination of its roots, important genres and styles, historic recordings, key figures, and related materials.
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