Graduate Courses
- HER-Z 511 Nonstudio Approaches to Art Instruction (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-Z 508 Issues in Art Education (3 cr.)
This course examines contemporary issues concerned with art and education. Art Education literature will be examined that pertains to: 1). Recent Approaches to Art Education, 2). Modernism and Postmodernism, 3). Cultural Identities and Multicultural and Global Education, 4). Visual Culture and New Technologies, 5). Identity and Gender Issues, 6). Interdisciplinary study, Learning Design, Creative Process, Semiotics, and other current developments in contemporary art and education. In this class students consider diverse perspectives and develop key questions and responses to important issues in the field.
- 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 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-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 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-T 501 Art Therapy Practicum (3 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 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 504 Ethics & Legal Issues in Art Therapy (3 cr.) This course features lectures, group discussions, readings, a research paper, and examinations that provide the graduate student an in-depth knowledge of ethical and legal issues relevant to the professional practice of art therapy. The course focus includes knowledge of historical development of ethical standards, and an understanding of the application of legal principles in today’s professional practice.
- 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 511 Art Therapy with Families and Adults (3 cr.)
This course will explore the complicated and dynamic issues involved with adult treatment and in family groups. There will be a brief look into families as a cultural institution as well as cultural differences. The course will explore of the many issues that arise in families and the best practices in art therapy that can be used to help. Students will also delve into the ways parents and children interact including discipline, care giving, behavioral problems, illness, communication, expectations, differentiation, and developmental transitions.
- HER-T 602 Professional Issues Capstone (3 cr.) This course features lectures, group discussions, readings, a research paper or project, and examinations that provide the graduate student an in-depth knowledge of the professional practice of art therapy and counseling. The course focus includes standards of practice in art therapy, professional preparation for credentialing, an examination of the function and methodology of research in art therapy, an understanding of the roles of mental health counseling in context of the larger field of mental health services, ways in which a network of services is utilized to help clients and the differences in inpatient, outpatient, individual and group practice settings. Exploration on how to move forward into a practice as a professional will also be discussed. A research thesis or culminating project will be required.
- 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 Professional Issues Capstone (2 cr.)
In combination with T631 Professional Issues Capstone II, This course features lectures, group discussions, readings,a research paper or project, and examinations that provide the graduate student an in-depth knowledge of the professional practice of art therapy and counseling. The course focus includes standards of practice in art therapy, professional preparation for credentialing, an examination of the function and methodology of research in art therapy, an understanding of the roles of mental health counseling in context of the larger field of mental health services, ways in which a network of services is utilized to help clients and the differences in inpatient, outpatient, individual and group practice settings. Exploration on how to move forward into a practice as a professional will also be discussed. A research thesis or culminating project will be required.
- HER-T 631 Professional Issues Capstone II (4 cr.)
In combination with T630 Professional Issues Capstone I, This course features lectures, group discussions, readings,a research paper or project, and examinations thatprovide the graduate student an in-depth knowledge of the professional practice of art therapy and counseling. The course focus includes standards of practice in art therapy, professional preparation for credentialing, an examination of the function and methodology of research in art therapy, an understanding of the roles of mental health counseling in context of the larger field of mental health services, ways in which a network of services is utilized to help clients and the differences in inpatient, outpatient, individual and group practice settings. Exploration on how to move forward into a practice as a professional will also be discussed. A research thesis or culminating project will be required
- 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-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-J 520 Project Management/Public Art (3 cr.) P: Graduate student or consent of instructor. Examination of trends in public art in the 20th and 21st centuries. Course explores challenges, opportunities, and procedures for artists working in the public sphere.
- HER-J 530 University Visual Art Teaching Practicum (3 cr.) P: Graduate student with a BFA in studio art. Introduction to techniques, topics, and goals of teaching studio art courses at the undergraduate level.
- HER-R 511 Visual Research (Variable Title) (3 cr.) P: Consent of the instructor Specially arranged instruction within specialized subject area. May take form of field experience, in which case there will be close collaboration between specialized faculty member and the work supervisor, who will jointly evaluate performance. May be taken with approval of dean, who will confer with appropriate faculty.
- HER-R 512 Visual Research (Variable Title) (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor Specially arranged instruction within specialized subject area. May take form of field experience, in which case there will be close collaboration between specialized faculty member and the work supervisor, who will jointly evaluate performance. May be taken with approval of dean, who will confer with appropriate faculty.
- HER-R 529 Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Visual Arts (3 cr.) P: MFA in Visual Art student or consent of instructor A studio-based course designed to foster the cross-fertilization of ideas across media emphasis areas.
- HER-R 539 Urban Art Context (variable credit cr.) P: MFA in Visual Art student or consent of instructor Specially arranged instruction within specialized subject area related to public art projects and installation. May take form of field experience, in which case there will be close collaboration between specialized faculty member and the work supervisor, who will jointly evaluate performance. May be taken with approval of dean, who will confer with appropriate faculty.
- HER-R 599 Studio Emphasis IV: Thesis Exhibit/Project (6-9 cr.) P: MFA in Visual Art student with 45 cr completed towards MFA; Studio Emphasis III; or consent of instructor
Completion and public presentation of a final body of work, showing professional competence, documented by culminating project, evidence of graduate level visual research, and written thesis paper.
- HER-J 549 Interdisciplinary Critique (3 cr.) P: MFA in Visual Art student or consent of instructor
A seminar-based course designed to foster the cross-fertilization of ideas across media emphasis areas and the professional presentation of visual art research.
- HER (Letter prefix determined by major) 510 Studio Emphasis I: Materials and Methods (3 cr.) P: MFA in Visual Art student or consent of instructor.
Development of conceptual, historical, and critical knowledge as a basis for personal studio research in the production and creation of a body of work reflective of graduate-level study.
- HER (Letter prefix determined by major) 520 Studio Emphasis II: Theory into Practice (6-9 cr.) P: MFA in Visual Art student with 15 credits completed towards MFA; Studio Emphasis I; or consent of instructor.
Continues the development initiated in Studio Emphasis I while incorporating theory through the integration of and collaboration in process, media, craft, and presentation.
- HER (Letter prefix determined by major) 560 Studio Emphasis III: Advanced Practice (6-9 cr.) P: MFA in Visual Art student with 30 credits completed towards MFA; Studio Emphasis II; or consent of instructor.
This course is designed to build on the knowledge and experience of the previous two semesters. In this course, students will demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the objectives and direction they will pursue for their culminating thesis project.
- HER-P 501 Painting (3 or 6 cr.) Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.
- HER-P 502 Painting (3 pr 6 cr.) Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.
- HER-P 510 Studio Emphasis I: Painting and Drawing (6 cr.) P: MFA student or consent of instructor. Introductory graduate course in the materials, methodologies, and general concepts used in painting, drawing and related objects.
- HER-K 510 Studio I: Photography and Intermedia (6 cr.) P: MFA student or consent of instructor. In Studio Emphasis 1: Photography and Intermedia, students will develop their conceptual, historical, and critical knowledge to form the basis for their personal studio research. Students will begin to build their own community through this class via group workshops, critiques, and seminars. Students will investigate and extend the framework of photography and intermedia. Intermedia incorporates theory and practice through integration of new technologies with non-static, time-based, sound, digital technologies, installation, through collaboration with areas of sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, furniture and visual communications. In this program students will begin 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. Throughout this process students will be exposed to a wide array of theoretical and reflective practices. Over the course of the semester the student will develop a graduate-level work ethic and lay the groundwork for intense, research-driven studio practice. Rationale: In the first semester of graduate study the student should establish a highly individual and concentrated studio practice based on adaptability, experimentation, and research. This course is designed to foster individual interests while demanding a high level of intellectual and critical development. Once an intense and flexible graduate practice is developed, the student will be better prepared to face the challenges inherent in the career of a professional artist.
- HER-K 520 Studio II: Photography & Intermedia (3 cr.) This class will focus on the reasons, methods, and resources for artistic engagement that liberates art from the studio and gallery. Studio Emphasis II: Photography and Intermedia continues the studio practice and seminar conversations begun in the first semester's Studio Emphasis I: Photography and Intermedia. Intermedia incorporates theory and practice through integration of new technologies with non-static, time-based, sound, digital technologies, installation, through collaboration with areas of sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, furniture and visual communications. In this course 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. Professional practices, such as, writing proposals, creation of curriculum vitae, and development grants will be discussed. Rationale: Removing the art making and exhibition process from the traditional studio and gallery setting is a large part of today's contemporary art world. While studio and gallery settings are still perfectly valid, we want to encourage students to take steps to engage outside these arenas. This course continues the individual research begun in K510 while extending the reach into alterative venues and modes of working. Developing skills necessary to be a professional artist is integral to the course.
- HER-K 530 Photography and Intermedia Rotating Topics (3 cr.) In Photography and Intermedia Seminar students will develop their conceptual, technical, historical, and critical knowledge on a variety of rotating topics. The topics given in this proposal are the core of topics that current Herron faculty members feel are important for photography and intermedia students to encounter, but this list is not all inclusive and the proposal is for the class as an idea not exclusively these topics. Topics will be added and deleted as their relevancy to current students' need and faculty members' abilities change. Topics: Performance Image and Text Critical Theory Documentary Photography Installation Art Professional Photography Practices Sound Art Advanced Digital Art Rationale: In today's art world, many artists work with various media and many theoretical frameworks. This model seminar allows our faculty to accommodate this variety by focusing solely on one topic for an eight week period.
- HER-K 560 Studio III: Photography & Intermedia (3 cr.) This course is designed to build on the experiences and experiments of the previous two semesters, and to allow the student an opportunity to further develop an individual and effective body of work. Students should have developed an original and intensive practice allowing for constant change and exploration, while also providing a useful framework within which to create intermedia art. Over the course of the semester the student will be working independently to develop a professional portfolio of work. Rationale: In order to complete the photography and intermedia program the student must achieve a high level of independence and self-motivation. The body of work created at this level should evidence awareness of contemporary theory as well as a highly individual set of interests, conceptual and formal concerns.
- HER-G 501 Printmaking (3 or 6 cr.) P: Graduate-level printmaking. Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.
- HER-G 502 Printmaking (3 or 6 cr.) P: Graduate-level printmaking. Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.
- 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 501 Sculpture (3 or 6 cr.) Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.
- HER-S 510 Studio Emphasis I: Materials and Methods in Sculpture (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 contemporary sculpture.
- HER-S 502 Sculpture (3 or 6 cr.) Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.