COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

Chair: Mr. Lawrence P. Anderson
Faculty: Alberty, L. Anderson, Best, Brooks, Chang, Fry, Frye, Gately, Gourley, Granath, Gray, Howell, Larsen, Orr, K. Pompe, Woods, Wurster

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Fine Arts offers major programs in art education, theatre arts, and visual arts. Minors are offered in music, theatre arts, visual arts, and art history. Collaterals are offered in music, theatre arts, and visual arts. Introductory courses in art and theatre are offered for nonmajors. All Francis Marion University students may pursue the introductory course in music or the applied lessons in piano and voice.

Students majoring in art education, theatre arts, and visual arts combine general education courses with lecture courses in art education, art or theatre history, and upper-level courses emphasizing studio/performance. Theatre arts majors may specialize in performance areas or design and technical production areas. Visual arts majors may specialize in ceramics, graphic design, painting, or photography. These major programs serve as ends in themselves as well as preparation for graduate study, related careers, and the teaching of art.

The department also coordinates the University Chorus, the Show Chorus, the University Theatre, the University Instrumental Music Ensembles, and the First Tuesday Arts Event. In addition, it maintains three campus galleries featuring a varied rotating program of two- and three-dimensional art exhibits.

ART EDUCATION

Coordinator: Dr. Howard J. Frye

The art education program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

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TEACHER CERTIFICATION OPTION IN ART EDUCATION

The School of Education prepares caring and competent teachers for the 21st century.

As they grow as professional educators, students must (1) acquire knowledge about learners, pedagogy, and content; (2) use reflection as they integrate theory, planning, and practice; and (3) engage in collaboration as they develop and hone communication and leadership skills necessary to work with diverse populations of students, parents, colleagues, and community members. Interwoven in these components are critical thinking, assessment, and the effective use of technology.

The Department of Fine Arts provides the knowledge base for students certifying to teach art in the State of South Carolina. The department supports and encourages the conceptual framework strands in the School of Education: critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection.

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ADMISSION TO THE ART EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

A student must make application for admission to the Art Education Program in the Department of Fine Arts upon successful completion of 30 semester hours to include the following:

1. have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 in all undergraduate courses taken at Francis Marion University.
2. have completed ARTE 312.
3. have completed one beginning level studio course from ART 207, 208, 210, 230.
4. have completed one foundation art history course from ARTH 220, 221.
5. have at least a 2.75 grade point average in all ART, ARTH, and ARTE courses attempted.
6. have passed the Praxis I: Reading, Writing, and Math assessment.
7. have positive recommendations from the Art Education faculty.

NOTE: Students must schedule a conference in the School of Education to discuss the Professional Certification program.

The number of semester hours required in major courses for a major in art education is 27 semester hours of art studio, 12 semester hours of art history, and 12 semester hours of art education. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for the major in Art Education is 129. A one-person show is required during the final semester of enrollment. The one-person show will be comprised of works from the student's studio and art education classes and will be under the direction of the student's art education adviser. A traditional portfolio and a CD portfolio of the student's work must be completed by the end of student teaching.

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MINOR

No minor in art education is offered.

COLLATERAL

No collateral in art education is offered.

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ART EDUCATION COURSES (ARTE)

217 Creative Arts for the Elementary School Teacher (3:1-2) Designed to foster awareness, enthusiasm, and commitment to the importance of music and art within the elementary education curriculum, and to develop an understanding of the role art and music plays in each individual's life. General topics dealt with are: art and music education rationale, basic perceptual and conceptual skill building in visual art, exploration of art media, exploration of musical instruments and musical learning experiences, the relationship of art and music to national/global cultural understanding, introduction to theories of children's sequential artistic and music development from infancy through the 3rd grade (this includes typical and atypical development), interdisciplinary art and music learning experiences, and critical awareness of the relationship of music, theatre, and dance to the visual arts curriculum.

312 Curriculum Materials and Methods in Art Education (3:1-2) This course is designed to introduce and instruct the art education major in the following: art education rationale; the history of art education in the United States; exploration and development of art media, tools, and curriculum resources; application of art education theory and practice in the areas of art history, art criticism, aesthetics, art production, and national/global awareness and understanding; creation and development of art lesson plans and curriculum resources.

415 Teaching Art Criticism and Aesthetics (3) (Prerequisite: 312) Study of the disciplines of art criticism and aesthetic inquiry and their theories, development, and methods for teaching.

416 Teaching Art History (3) (Prerequisite: 220, 221, 312) Study of the discipline of art history. Emphasizing art history as visual literacy, its contribution to the creative experience, and as a means of multicultural artistic study.

501 The School Art Program (3) (Prerequisite: 415 and 416 or permission of department) Preparation for teaching school art, partially meets art teacher certification requirements through discussion, and lecture in art. With written departmental approval, seniors may take courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or graduate credit. Designation of credit as undergraduate or graduate must be made at registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not take 500-level courses.

ART HISTORY MINOR

A minor in art history requires 18 semester hours, including Art History 220, 221, 350 or 360 or 370, 390, 400, and three semester hours selected from Art History 340 and 380.

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ART HISTORY COURSES (ARTH)

Coordinator: Dr. Samuel H. Howell Jr.

220 History of Western Art: Ancient through Medieval (3) Historical survey of art focusing on Prehistory; the Ancient Near East and Egypt; the Aegean, Greece, and Rome; Early Christian and Byzantine art; and Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic art. Works of art from each period of civilization are analyzed for individual qualities and compared with previous examples to demonstrate influences and the development of styles. Emphasis is upon art and architecture as cultural expression and upon the relationship of art and society.

221 History of Western Art: Renaissance through Modern (3) Historical survey of art focusing on the Early Renaissance, the High Renaissance, Mannerism, the Baroque, Rococo; the 19th Century, including Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism; movements since 1900, including Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Abstractionism, Surrealism, Modern architecture, and the New York School. Works of art from each period or movement are analyzed for individual qualities and compared to previous examples to demonstrate influences and the development of styles. Emphasis is upon art and architecture as cultural expression and upon the relationship between art and social and technological changes.

340 Art of the United States (3) (Prerequisite: ARTH 221 or permission of the department) Introduction to the art and architecture and continental U.S. from the time of the first European voyages of discovery up to the Armory Show of 1913. Course explores the role of the visual arts in establishing the new nation's self identity, in interpreting the native landscape and everyday life against European models and traditions, and in tracing the rise of the professional American art establishment which by the early 20th century finally considered itself the equal of its European counterparts.

350 Native Arts of the Americas (3) (Prerequisite: ARTH 220 or 221 or permission of the department) Introduction to the artistic and cultural traditions of native peoples in both North America and South America. Attention is placed on the collecting and studying of relevant artifacts and the evolution of competing methods for interpreting them.

360 Islamic and African Art (3) (Prerequisite: ARTH 220 or 221 or permission of the department) Introduction to the traditional art forms of Western and Central Asia, North Africa, and Spain while under Islamic rule. The arts of Africa, especially Sub-Saharan, will also be covered by tribe and region.

370 East Asian Art (3) (Prerequisite: ARTH 220 or 221 or permission of the department) Introduction to the artistic and cultural traditions of Asia (focusing on India, China, Japan) from the bronze age to developments in the 20th century. Course emphasis is on the development of traditional art forms as they evolved within courtly and/or religious (especially Buddhist, Hindu, Shinto) frameworks.

380 Nineteenth Century Art (3) (Prerequisite: ARTH 220 or 221 or permission of the department) Introduction to the paintings and sculptures of European art from just before the French Revolution (Jacques-Louis David, Antonio Canova, and Neoclassicism) to the radical aesthetic changes ushered in by the Symbolists (such as Gauguin, Munch, and Rodin) at the very end of the 19th century.

390 Twentieth Century Art (3) (Prerequisite: ARTH 221 or permission of the department) Beginning in the 1890's, this course is a broad overview of the major visual art forms of the current century from the Symbolists to the peaking of Modernism in the 1970's. Painting and sculpture is covered as well as architecture and design, with limited coverage of photography and the cinema.

400 Contemporary Art Since 1980 (3) (Prerequisite: ARTH 221 and 390 or permission of the department) This course covers the full global range of recent visual culture since about 1980-from traditional art media (painting, sculpture, illustration, and photography) through innovations involving craft forms (ceramics, glass, weaving, etc.) to electronic and computer-generated images which are revolutionizing graphic design.

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MUSIC

Coordinator: Mr. Craig C. Alberty

MAJOR

No major in music is offered.

MINOR

A minor in music requires 18 semester hours to be distributed as follows:

1. Literature and Theory  11 hours 
   Music 115, 116, 215, 216, and 245
2. Ensemble    3 hours 
   3 semester hours from any combination of Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160 - No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music may apply toward graduation requirements.
3. Applied hours     4 hours 
   4 semester hours from any combination of Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, or 143 - No more than 4 semester hours of applied music may apply toward graduation requirements.

COLLATERAL

A collateral in music requires the following: Music 101, 115 and 116; 3 semester hours selected from Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160; and 2 semester hours selected from Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142 and/or 143 for a total of 12 semester hours.

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MUSIC COURSES (MU)

100 Chorus (1:3) (Prerequisite: Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to read music in audition with the choral director during the first week of classes) F, S. Carries credit at the rate of 1 hour per semester (semesters need not be consecutive). Music of many style periods is rehearsed and performed. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

101 Introduction to Music (3) F, S, SU. Attention is focused on one element of music at a time (melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, and texture). Each element is discussed in its historical context, and illustrative examples are played.

115 Introduction to Music Theory (3) (Corequisite: 116) AF. Presents the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of Western music beginning with the elementary structure of single line melody progressing to the essentials of harmonic construction. Analysis of musical literature from all style periods.

116 Sightsinging and Ear Training I (1:2) (Corequisite: 115) AF. Rhythmic reading, sightsinging, dictation, and other aural and written skills.

120 Show Chorus (1:3) (Prerequisite: Dance and Vocal Audition) F, S. Modern and popular music is rehearsed and performed. Performances involve both singing and dancing. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

121 Voice (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Beginning students may be taught in small groups meeting two hours per week. More advanced students will study privately for one-half hour per week. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

125 FMU Singers/Broadway Show Chorus (1:3) (Prerequisite: Enrollment in MU 100) F, S. Music from classic and modern Broadway musicals is rehearsed and performed both on and off campus. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

130 String Ensemble (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. String music of traditional and modern composers is rehearsed and performed. Material chosen from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century music. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

131 Piano (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Beginning students may be taught in small groups meeting two hours per week. More advanced students will study privately for one-half hour per week. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

132 Applied Strings (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Private instruction in and solo performance of string instruments. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

140 Wind Symphony (1:3) F, S. The Wind Ensemble is planned as a concert organization offering the opportunity for students to prepare and perform the basic music literature for wind and percussion instruments. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

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141 Applied Woodwind (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Private instruction in and solo performance of woodwinds. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

142 Applied Brass (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Private instruction in and solo performance of brass instruments. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

143 Applied Percussion (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Private instruction in and solo performance of percussion instruments. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

150 Jazz Express (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. The Jazz Express is a concert jazz ensemble devoted to the performance of big band jazz literature from all jazz style periods. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

160 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. The Chamber Jazz Ensemble is a jazz combo devoted to the development of individual improvisation skills through the preparation and performance of literature for small jazz groups representing a variety of jazz styles and periods. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

215 Theory of Tonal Music (3) (Prerequisite: 115, 116; Corequisite: 216) AS. Tonal organization in music of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries with emphasis on linear and harmonic aspects of diatonic music.

216 Sightsinging and Ear Training II (1:2) (Prerequisite: 115, 116; Corequisite: 215) AS. Continuation of Sightsinging and Ear Training I. Advanced concepts of rhythmic and melodic reading, sightsinging and dictation skills will be emphasized. Concepts of Nineteenth Century chromaticism will be introduced.

245 Introduction to Music Literature (3) (Prerequisite: MU 101 or permission of department) AS. Attention given to all style periods and genres of Western music. A study of the major works of the concert repertory through listening examples with regard to analysis of form and other style characteristics.

315 Music for the Elementary School Teacher (3) F, S, SU. Emphasis on giving the student enough facility with elementary notation and music reading that he/she will feel confident in preparing material for classroom use.

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THEATRE ARTS

Coordinator: Mr. David C. Granath

Francis Marion University and the Theatre Arts program are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

MAJOR

A major in theatre arts requires the following:

1. Theatre 210 (4 one-semester hour courses), 201, 202, 203, 209, 220, 221, 301, SPCO 203, AND English 320
2. 6 semester hours selected from English 321, 325, 390, and Theatre 391
3. 12 semester hours from one specialty area 
   a) Design specialty: Theatre 302, 303, 402, and either 309 or 3 semester hours from the performance specialty
   b) Performance specialty: Theatre 205, 305, 401, 405, and either Theatre 497 or 3 semester hours from the design specialty
4. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
    a) Two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
    b) An 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
5. Completion of a foreign language through 202

Theatre Arts majors must enroll in English 320 to fulfill the literature requirement of the Humanities section of the General Education Requirements. Theatre Arts majors should enroll in SPCO 203 to fulfill the Speech Communication requirement of the Basic Communications section of the General Educa­tion Requirements.

The number of semester hours required in major courses for a major in Theatre Arts is 40. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for the major in Theatre Arts is 120.

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MINOR

A minor in theatre requires 18 semester hours including THEA 201, 202, 203, 209, 301, and 3 semester hours selected from THEA 205, 210, 220, 221, 302, 303, 309, 402, SPCO 203 and ENG 320.

COLLATERAL

A collateral in theatre requires 12 semester hours, including THEA 201, 202 or 209, 203 or 301, and 3 semester hours selected from THEA 205, 210, 302, 309, 402, and SPCO 203.

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THEATRE COURSES (THEA)

101 Introduction to Theatre (3) F, S, SU. Introduction to the many areas of the art of the drama to aid in a more perceptive enjoyment of a theatrical production.

201 Theatrical Makeup (3) S. Analysis and study of makeup materials and of the art of makeup application, including the basic procedures and techniques of costuming a theatrical production.

202 Stagecraft (3:2-2) S. Training in scenery construction with major emphasis on drafting and the use of theatre equipment. Discussion and illustration of modern theatre production techniques as practiced by contemporary theatre artists.

203 Acting I (3) F. Analysis and application of the principles underlying the actor's art, the development of poise, and the use of the voice and body on stage.

205 Acting II (2) (Prerequisite: 203 or permission of department) AS. Application of basic improvisational and movement techniques. Introduction to the Stanislavski System. Solo and scene work stressing textual analysis and resulting characterization.

209 Costume Crafts (3:2-2) AF. Basic training in costume crafts and construction with emphasis on current trends. Lecture and illustration of present design-construction methods.

210 Theatre Practicum (1) F, S. (Prerequisite: Theatre major or minor or permission of department) A laboratory experience in all aspects of theatre production-performance, technical and/or business. Four hours of the practicum are required of a major for graduation.

220 Theatre History I: Beginning to 1700 (3) AF. Study of the Western theatre, both its physical form and literature, from the beginning to 1700.

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221 Theatre History II: 1700 to the Present (3) AS. Study of the Western theatre, both its physical form and literature, from 1700 to present.

301 Directing I (3) AF. Work in directing for the theatre. Topics include the director as creative/interpretative artist and the director and the actor. Students direct individual projects.

302 Scenic Design (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or permission of department) AF. An exploration of scenic design principles and elements in terms of creating the visual environment of a play. Projects to include concept development, visualization of that concept, and presentation of the design through models or renderings and drafted construction drawings.

303 Theatre Management (3) (Prerequisite: 202 and 301 or permission of the department) AS. Study in the basic concepts and methods in the management of theatres. Emphasis on the specific role and duties of a stage manager within the production process. Also to include the theory and practice of theatre administration objectives: organization, season budget, schedule, personnel, publicity, box office, and house management.

305 Acting III (2) (Prerequisite: 205 and junior or senior status or permission of department) AF. Concentrated study in script and role analysis. Intensive improvisation to develop acting techniques.

309 Costume Design (3:2-2) (Prerequisite: 209) AS. Exploration and application of aesthetic principles of costume design. Special focus on interpretation of character through line, color, and fabric, employing a variety of rendering processes in the studio environment.

391 Script Analysis (3) (Prerequisite: ENG 200) AF. Fundamentals of play analysis for the purposes of performance and production. Specific plays will be read and analyzed from all production perspectives, regardless of theatrical specialization. Emphasis will be placed upon the analysis of form, content, style, genre, characterization, and the identification of potential production problems.

401 Directing II (3) (Prerequisite: 301) AF. Analysis and application of the staging of plays to provide training in production technique, including public performance of one acts as the vehicle of production.

402 Lighting and Sound Design (3) (Prerequisite: 202) AF. Analysis and application of current procedures and practices in the execution of lighting and/or sound designs for the stage.

405 Acting IV (2) (Prerequisite: 305) AS. Emphasis on the practical application of Stanislavski's principles of psycho-technique and their subsequent interpretations.

497 Special Studies (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of department) As requested. Open only to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from two different disciplines. May be taken for credit (3 hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.

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VISUAL ARTS

Coordinator: Mr. Steven F. Gately

The visual arts program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

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MAJOR

A major in visual arts requires the following:

1. Visual Arts Foundation courses: Art 203, 204, 205, 206, 301; nine semester hours selected from Art 207, 208 or 218, 210, 215, and/or 230. Only 208 or 218 may count toward the general education requirements.
2. Art History Courses: ARTH 220, 221, three semester hours selected from Art History 350, 360, and 370, and three semester hours selected from ARTH 340, 380, 390, and 400.
3. Four courses in one specialty area: 
   a) Painting Specialty: Art 307, 407, and 6 semester hours of art studio courses approved by the faculty adviser. 
   b) Photography specialty: Art 308 or 318, 408, and 6 semester hours of art studio courses approved by the faculty adviser. 
   c) Ceramics Specialty: Art 310, 410, and 6 semester hours of art studio courses approved by the faculty adviser. 
   d) Graphic Design Specialty: Art 231, 330, 331, and 430 or studio courses approved by the faculty adviser and department.
4. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
   a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser;
   b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser.
5. Completion of a foreign language through 202.
6. Completion of one semester hour of Senior Seminar, ART 499.

The number of semester hours required in major courses for a major in Visual Arts is 36 of Visual Arts studio, one of Senior Seminar, and 12 of Art History. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for the major in Art is 127. The student is required to exhibit work and write an artist's statement as part of a senior exhibit. The senior exhibitions are presented on the FMU campus as small groups shows during the final year of enrollment. Each student's portion of the group exhibit is comprised of works from the student's specialty area and is prepared under the direction of the student's speciality area professor and serves as partial fulfillment of the Senior Seminar course.

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MINOR

A minor in visual arts requires 18 semester hours, including:

6 semester hours selected from Art 203, 204, 205, 206, 301
6 semester hours selected from Art 207, 208 or 218, 210, 215 and/or 230; (Only 208 or 218 may count toward the general education requirements)
3 semester hours of Art History
3 semester hours above the 299 level in any Visual Arts studio course

COLLATERAL

A collateral in visual art requires 12 semester hours including:

3 semester hours selected from Art 203, 204, 205, 206, 301
3 semester hours selected from Art 207, 208, 210, 215, 218, 230
3 semester hours of Art History
3 semester hours above the 299 level in any Visual Arts studio course

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ART COURSES (ART)

101 Introduction to Art (3) Patterns of perception and understanding are established through analysis of major works of painting, sculpture, and architecture in a historical survey. The class format includes a liberal use of slides and occasional films.

203 Basic Drawing (3:1-5) Introduction to the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink. Emphasis on line, value, and proportion. Both studio exercises from still life and landscape sketching are included, as well as the basics of perspective.

204 Two-Dimensional Design (3:1-5) Introduction to the elements and principles of design, as well as specific design applications through various materials and techniques; includes a thorough study of basic color theory and practice.

205 Three-Dimensional Design (3:1-5) Investigation of three-dimensional organization techniques, with special emphasis on the plastic controls of form and space. An introduction to tools and various sculptural media, including wood, plaster, and clay.

206 Digital Imaging (3:1-5) Foundations of technology in the arts. Emphasis on the design, reproduction, and distribution of digital images.

207 Introductory Painting (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 203) Experiences in basic oil painting, mostly through the study of still life and landscape. Analyses of color mixing techniques, lighting, and composition.

208 Introductory Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 204) Introduc­tion to basic 35mm camera operation, black and white film processing, and darkroom procedures in enlarging and developing prints. Emphasis is on practicing technical skills and learning the basics of photographic composition.

210 Introductory Ceramics (3:1-5) Processes and techniques in both wheel-throwing and hand building in the art and craft of pottery. Throwing leads progressively toward stoneware clay tooling, decorating, glazing, and firing. Special emphasis is placed on ceramics for teachers.

215 Introduction to Printmaking (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 203, 204) Exploration of basic printmaking materials, techniques, and processes. Utilization of stenciling, woodcut techniques, linoleum block printing, monotype, collograph, stamp printing, collage relief, paper lithography, and basic bookmaking.

218 Introduction to Digital Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite 206) Introduction to Basic Digital Photography including camera operations and computer image manipulations. Emphasis is on learning basic camera function, photographic compositions, and computer enhancement of photographic images.

230 Visual Communication I (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 204 and 206 or permission of department) Introduction to graphic design. Emphasis is on design of effective graphics for visual communication. Studio activities include layout and design using desktop publishing and computer software.

231 Typography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 230) This course will consider the problems and practices of typographical theory and presentation in the area of visual design. Specific considerations will include acquiring a general knowledge of typography and its use as related to design, exploration of that knowledge by traditional methods and with computer applications and self-exploration encompassing creative problem solving.

301 Figure Drawing (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 203) Intensive study of the human figure through studio sessions with models and through analysis of the drawings of the masters.

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306 Special Topics in Visual Arts (3:1-5) In-depth study in a specialty area offered in the visual arts program. Group travel may be required depending upon specialty area. May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

307 Intermediate Painting (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 204, 207) Specific problems in modern styles and methods, with emphasis on experimentation with acrylic techniques. Canvas construction and preparation.

308 Intermediate Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 208, 218) Further development of photographic skills and concepts, including an introduction to color processes. Emphasis on design and expression.

310 Intermediate Ceramics (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 210) Further development of skills, techniques, and the aesthetics of clay. Acquaintance with work of potters past and present with special consideration of the Japanese tradition.

311 Ceramic Sculpture (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 205 or 210 or permission of department) Introduction to ceramic fabrication methods of slabwork, modeling from solid masses, and press molding. Survey of ancient through contemporary ceramic sculpture. Discussion of aesthetic and critical issues of form and content.

317 Watercolor (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 207) Introduction to basic watercolor materials and techniques through still life and landscape studies. Development of appreciation of watercolor as an art medium and as a means of rendering for design.

318 Alternative Digital Imaging (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 208 and 218) Exploration and experimentation with alternative imaging emphasiz­ing digital photography use for imaging concepts and including various software explorations. Further development of digital alternative photographic skills and individual expression.

330 Visual Communication II (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 231) Further development of graphic design skills and understanding. Emphasis is on design of effective graphics and imagery for print and electronic publication. Studio activities include layout and design using desktop publishing and computer graphics software.

331 Interactive Communication I (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 330 or permission of the department) Graphic design for hypertext, web, and interactive environments. Emphasis is on the thoughtful composition of the user interface and design elements within an interactive environment.

407 Advanced Painting (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 307) Emphasis on more individual expression and solving a pictorial problem in a consistent, related series of paintings. Knowledge of contemporary concepts is stressed.

408 Advanced Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 308 or 318) Emphasis on sustained individual development. Completion of a photographic portfolio as a vehicle for personal expression of a theme or concept. Awareness of contemporary masters is stressed.

410 Advanced Ceramics (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 310) Advanced techniques in clay, with an emphasis on artistic discipline and sustained individual development, large two-piece forms, porcelain, philosophy, criticism, aesthetics.

430 Visual Communication III (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 330) Continuation of graphic design sequence. Emphasis is on advanced projects for multi-part design publications. Students will work as a part of a design team to participate in development of design systems, image analysis, and media production. The course will include an introduction to design for time-based media.

431 Interactive Communication II (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 331 or permission of the department) Graphics and design for hypertext environments. Emphasis is on the role of images and design elements in an interactive environment.

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497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department) As Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. Academic Committee approval required for each seminar and practicum. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from two different disciplines. May be taken for credit (3 hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.

498 Visual Art Internship (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of the department and internship agency, senior status, and successful completion of 36 semester hours in the major at a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all Visual Arts courses and 2.5 cumulative grade point average in all courses taken at Francis Marion University). Internship will be awarded according to merit and availability determined by the department when the student meets the prerequisite. A student otherwise unqualified may be awarded an internship provided he/she presents clear and convincing evidence of extraordinary circumstances which the Visual Arts faculty deems worthy of an exception.

499 Senior Seminar (1) (Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of department) This course is an upper level capstone course to be taken in the fall semester of the senior year and is intended to go hand in hand with the Visual Arts (BA) studies. This required course is an examination of aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and pragmatic issues in preparation for a postgraduate experience and stresses preparation of professional goals for the student.

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