Graduate Courses
- 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 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 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 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-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-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 Study of the integration of studio practices in ceramics within the context of professional engagement (6 cr.) P: HER-C 510; Visual Art MFA student or department consent. Graduate course in the materials, methodologies, and general concepts used in ceramics and related objects.
- HER-C 560 Study of advanced concepts and practices in designing and making contemporary ceramic sculpture (6-9 cr.) P: HER-C 520; Visual Art MFA student or department consent. Graduate course in the materials,methodologies, and general concepts used in ceramics and related objects.
- 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 520 Studio Emphasis II: Theory into Practice in Painting and Drawing (6 cr.) P: MFA student or consent of instructor. This graduate studio course continues the development of the students research and studio practice initiated in Studio I. Students may also engage in class/group collaborative projects, such as site-specific works and collaborations with local community partners and other institutions. Students will be expected to continue experimentation and exploration of idea and form as they intensify their studio practice. The students? point of view in relation to other contemporary artists will be further refined, as well as the students? ability to realize their ideas and inspiration into creative works of art. While the focus in this course will be on the students? research, they will also be encouraged to seek gallery exhibitions and collaborative projects.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 cr.) P: Studio Emphasis II: Sculpture. Study of advanced concepts and practices in designing and making contemporary sculpture.
- 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 Introduction to Human Factors in Design (1.5 cr.) Seminar. 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 Collaborative Action Research in Design I (3 cr.) Studio. Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for designing as a cross-disciplinary collaborative process for innovation. Focusing on human-centered design research to support problem finding and fact finding phases of methodology for formulating problems/opportunities, formulating solutions and implementing solutions. Team approach to translation action research.
- 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 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 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 Leadership in Design Practice (1.5 cr.)
Seminar. Examining design leadership as a specialized set of action logics and behaviors. Surveying established frameworks of leadership. Analyzing design thinking in terms of organizational leadership. Evaluating design thinking as a guiding principle to initiate change and to facilitate creative solutions within complex and ambiguous systems level challenges.
- 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 Collaborative Action Research in Design 5 (1.5 cr.)
Studio. Initiating basic application and synthesis of Design Leadership. During the fifth semester in the program, students further develop and apply their skills for design leadership by facilitating cross-disciplinary, collaborative design projects.
- 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 Studio 1 (3 cr.)
Studio. Introduction to the theory, methods and skills for developing and constructing a research project plan. Focusing on techniques for the integration and application of concepts and theories into a concise project plan including a clear methodology and research design.
- HER-V 692 Thesis Writing 2 (9 cr.)
Studio. Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for assessing project outcomes. Focusing on techniques for analysis of design activities and synthesis of research findings including project documentation and theoretical analysis of designed outcomes.
- HER-V 693 Thesis Studio 2 (3 cr.)
Studio. Application and integration of theory, methods and skills for executing a research project according to plan. Focusing on techniques for managing a research process including the conceptualizing, generating, optimizing and implementation phases of a project.
