Art
The art program at Upper Iowa University challenges students to develop a personal approach to the arts while they strengthen their artistic skills and explore career opportunities. Creativity and independence are cornerstones of a program where faculty members actively lead, motivate, and support students in their education, personal lives, and careers. The natural beauty of Northeastern Iowa forms a backdrop that inspires students to better understand themselves and what it means to be human. This combination of personal expression, professional guidance, and stimulating natural environment contribute to a unique atmosphere of interaction and collaboration where students and their ideas can flourish.
Major in Art
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Credits
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| ART 110 | Drawing | 3 |
| ART 111 | Design |
3
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| ART 350-02 | Advanced Drawing |
3
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| ART 211 | Art History I |
3
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| ART 212 | Art History II |
3
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| ART 202 | Painting |
3
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| ART 320 OR ART 222 |
Sculpture OR Ceramics |
3
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| ART 310 OR ART/COMM 215 |
Printmaking OR Photography |
3
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| STUDIO EMPHASIS* ART 350 Advanced Studio AND ART 450 Special Topics OR ART 499 Special Project |
3 3 |
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| ART 400 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
| Art Electives | 6 | |
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Total |
39
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*Studio Emphasis: Six additional credits beyond an introductory studio course that would include an advanced course and a Special Topics or Special Project in painting, sculpture, printmaking or ceramics.
Major in Art (Teacher Education)
The art education emphasis prepares students to enter public school teaching. After completing course work in art and education, students receive licensure to teach art in grades K-6 or 7-12, or both grade levels. Note: Art majors should begin with ART 110.
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Credits
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| ART 110 | Drawing | 3 |
| ART 202 | Painting | 3 |
| ART 211 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 212 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 222 | Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 310 | Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 320 | Sculpture |
3
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| Electives in Art |
9
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Total |
30
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Students must also complete the professional education program to achieve licensure. See “Division of Education” for details.
Students desiring to receive licensure at both the elementary and secondary levels must take both levels of field experience, general methods and art methods, as well as student teach at both levels.
100 Introduction to Art 3 Credits
An introduction to the visual arts through study of the elements of art, the various art forms and a chronological study of art history.
110 Drawing 3 Credits
A foundation course in drawing media and techniques, focusing on the study of objects and natural forms in problems of analysis and composition. Note: There is a lab fee for this course.
111 Design 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the elements and principles of design. It will explore the role of visual elements and design practices in various cultural, historical and political contexts, and will emphasize the processes and techniques of graphics design and production.
202 Painting 3 Credits
This course focuses on the technical aspects of oil painting, such as stretching canvas, mixing and applying paint, composition and idea development. Prerequisite: ART 110. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 110
211 Art History I 3 Credits
This course studies the development of Western art from the prehistoric period to the Renaissance.
212 Art History II 3 Credits
An exploration of the history of art from the Renaissance to the present. Concern is given to the major movements and artists and the various influences that affected their development.
215 Photography 3 Credits
This course presents the art of photographing with a 35mm camera and the craft of developing and printing black-and-white negatives and photographs, teaching students to become more visually aware. Note: Students must provide 35mm SLR with F/stop and shutter speed control cameras. There is a lab fee for this course. Same as COMM 215.
222 Ceramics 3 Credits
This course teaches the techniques of hand-building and wheel-throwing, glazing and firing functional and nonfunctional pottery. Note: There is a lab fee for this course.
235 Graphic Design I 3 Credits
Acquaints the beginning designer with the basic principles, terminology and methods used to solve graphic design problems and explores the integration of typography and visual elements to communicate ideas. Students learn to understand and evaluate information and learn the value of research in creating design solutions. Assignments are devised to emphasize and encourage conceptual thinking. Same as COMM 235. Prerequisite: ART 111.
250 Special Topics 3 Credits
280 Multimedia 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the elements and principles of multimedia design. Students will explore the role of visual elements and design practices using various computer software applications. Team approaches to problem solving and client-based projects are emphasized. Same as COMM 280.
299 Special Project 3 Credits
310 Printmaking 3 Credits
An introduction to printmaking with a view to mastering the fundamental procedures and design problems of relief, intaglio, and serigraphy. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 110.
320 Sculpture 3 Credits
In this course, students use various techniques and media—such as clay, plaster casting, piece molds, wood and stone carving—to produce three-dimensional art forms. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 110.
330 Watercolor/Water Media 3 Credits
An exploration of the techniques and qualities of various water media, including watercolor, acrylics or gouache. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 110.
335 Graphic Design II 3 Credits
Students learn to use appropriate materials, tools and techniques needed to show effective idea development and presentation methods required at the various stages of design problem solving. Students work from initial thumbnails to full-size rough layouts to completed comprehensive presentations of several print and multimedia projects. Same as COMM 335. Prerequisite: ART 235.
35001 Advanced Studio – Ceramics 3 Credits
This course involves focused development of specific skills and concepts in ceramics. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 222.
35002 Advanced Studio – Drawing 3 Credits
Specialized problems in drawing are presented in this course, designed to extend the range of each student’s technical and expressive capability. Prerequisite: ART 110.
35003 Advanced Studio – Painting 3 Credits
Intensive work in technical and conceptual development in oils is the focus of this course. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 202.
35004 Advanced Studio – Printmaking 3 Credits
The focus is on concentrated study, usually in one print process area chosen by the student, with problems set by the instructor with a view toward idea and technique complexity. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 310.
35005 Advanced Studio – Sculpture 3 Credits
Specialized problems in sculpture are studied in this course. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 320.
35006 Advanced Studio – Watercolor/Water Media 3 Credits
A specialized study of techniques, problems and expression with water media. Note: There is a lab fee for this course. Prerequisite: ART 330.
355 Typography 3 Credits
Essential experience in the craft of typography and type specification. Students develop a full understanding of the terminology used by typographers and learn to work with type intelligently and creatively. Research into the history of type design and exploration of the symbolism inherent in different typefaces and their relationship to other graphic elements. same as COMM 355
372 Survey of American Art 3 Credits
This course explores the diverse history of American Art. The primary focus is to gain an understanding of the art of our past so that we may better understand the culture of the present. Study includes architecture, painting, sculpture and photography from the colonial era to the present.
400 Senior Thesis (art majors only) 3 Credits
A formal evaluation and exhibition of the student’s work. Includes research in historic and contemporary work of similar techniques and concepts culminating in a research paper, exploration and assessment of exhibitions, and the mounting of an exhibition of their own work.
403 Internship 3 Credits
435 Graphic Design III 3 Credits
Students create unique design solutions derived from research and thorough understanding of historical design styles. Students are urged to experiment and be innovative while still being professionally aware of historical design styles and philosophies. Projects include traditional print and digital multimedia formats. Same as COMM 435. Prerequisite: ART 335.
436 Graphic Design IV 3 Credits
This capstone course emphasizes digital illustration techniques used to enhance visual representation and communication in the form of information graphics, maps and logos. The goal of this course is to develop a highly professional and competitive portfolio for interviewing purposes. There is strong emphasis on conceptual thinking and refinement of design. Note: Same as COMM 436. Prerequisite: ART 335.
450 Special Topics 3 Credits
499 Special Project 1-3 Credits
