Foundation Program
- 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 (3 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 (2cr.) (2 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-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-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.
