| ARTS106 |
Basic drawing concepts, including the expressive use of contour, value, perspective and composition while exploring both dry and wet media. Assigned problems may include still life, landscape, portraiture or the figure. {Fall, Spring} |
227.67 |
232.00 |
683.00 |
| ARTS121 |
Emphasis on elements of line, form, value, color theory, painting principles and visual vocabulary. Particular attention will be placed on a disciplined approach toward design and development of perceptual skills. {Fall, Spring} |
160.33 |
154.67 |
481.00 |
| ARTS122 |
Emphasis on materials, processes and vocabulary. Particular attention will be placed on traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture through the consideration of spatial concepts and making three-dimensional objects. {Fall, Spring} |
53.33 |
50.00 |
160.00 |
| ARTS123 |
Familiarizes the art student with the safe practice and maintenance of wood and metal shop tools and machinery. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Fall, Spring} |
30.67 |
30.00 |
61.33 |
| ARTS130 |
Introduction to the computer as a medium and fine art tool. Course will explore history, theory and contemporary art issues associated with computer-based art practice, as well as introducing students to basic tools and technologies. {Fall, Spring} |
32.33 |
33.00 |
97.00 |
| ARTS157 |
Introduction to basic fabrication methods as they relate to object-making and small-scale sculpture. {Fall, Spring} |
60.67 |
68.67 |
182.00 |
| ARTS168 |
Comprehensive introduction to the terms,concepts, historical, and technical information that support creative development. Includes hand building and throwing, basic clay bodies, slip and glaze, oxidation, reduction, and atmospheric firing. {Fall, Spring} |
108.33 |
115.67 |
325.00 |
| ARTS187 |
This is a hands-on course introducing contemporary techniques, technologies, underlying concepts, and practitioners of fine art photography. ARTS 187 is a foundation course designed to prepare students for ARTS 188. {Fall, Spring} |
165.33 |
183.00 |
496.00 |
| ARTS188 |
This course will help students use photography to develop their ideas conceptually. Students will work in both a traditional and an experimental manner with a variety of photographic processes and technologies to advance the visual presentation of their ideas.
Prerequisite: 187. |
47.00 |
55.67 |
141.00 |
| ARTS205 |
Further concentration on basic drawing concepts with a greater emphasis on descriptive and perceptual drawing skills using both dry and wet media. Assigned problems explore aspects of still life, landscape, portraiture and/or the figure. Prerequisites: 106, 121. {Fall, Spring} |
57.67 |
80.00 |
173.00 |
| ARTS207 |
Painting materials and techniques, integrating basic drawing concepts with color theory and composition. Emphasis on descriptive and perceptual skills through assigned problems which explore aspects of still life, landscape, portraiture and/or the figure. Prerequisites: 106 and 121. {Fall, Spring} |
85.00 |
104.67 |
255.00 |
| ARTS208 |
Continued exploration of the painting concepts and techniques presented in 207. Working from imagination as well as observation, emphasizing the expressive potential of the medium. Prerequisite: 207. {Fall, Spring} |
26.33 |
32.67 |
79.00 |
| ARTS213 |
A further exploration into the concepts presented in Three-dimensional Design. Will investigate, through specific assignments, issues that are central to producing sculpture.
Pre- or Corequisite: 123. {Fall, Spring} |
28.00 |
40.00 |
84.00 |
| ARTS216 |
Students will be introduced to the principles of Raku Firing including simple glaze formulation, firing techniques, and designing-building the kiln. Prerequisite: ARTS 168. |
10.67 |
12.00 |
32.00 |
| ARTS221 |
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13.00 |
20.00 |
39.00 |
| ARTS257 |
A continuation of 157. Fabrication skills are further developed and refined. Emphasis is on developing a deeper understanding of form/content as it relates to intimate scale. Prerequisites: 157. {Fall, Spring} |
10.33 |
16.67 |
31.00 |
| ARTS268 |
Continuation of 168 with emphasis placed on the mastery of foring, surfacing, and firing processes, expanded critical awareness, and the development of a personal aesthetic. Open-ended and self-slected projects. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisites: 168. {Fall, Spring} |
50.00 |
59.67 |
150.00 |
| ARTS274 |
Fundamental techniques, methods and expressive potentials of the major printmaking processes, including monotype, etching, lithography, woodcut and xerography. Instruction includes lecture, demonstrations, practice and critique. Prerequisites: 106 and 121. {Fall, Spring} |
39.33 |
44.67 |
118.00 |
| ARTS287 |
Concentrates on black and white photographic techniques: film processing and fine black and white printing. Prerequisite: 188. {Offered upon demand} |
31.00 |
42.00 |
93.00 |
| ARTS288 |
The techniques and aesthetics of color photographic imaging. Prerequisite: 188. {Offered upon demand} |
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| ARTS289 |
Techniques and aesthetics of digital imaging using a variety of software programs and hardware. Prerequisite: 188. {Offered upon demand} |
34.33 |
35.67 |
103.00 |
| ARTS293 |
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14.00 |
16.00 |
42.00 |
| ARTS298 |
Titles will vary. CR/NC |
3.00 |
9.00 |
3.00 |
| ARTS305 |
Continued exploration of drawing concepts and techniques presented in 205. Emphasis on expressive drawing, working from imagination as well as from observation. Prerequisite: 205. {Fall, Spring} |
38.00 |
41.33 |
114.00 |
| ARTS308 |
Extension of the concepts presented in 307, emphasizing experimentation with materials and techniques. Individual in-depth projects are assigned to encourage independent thinking with regard to contemporary painting issues. Prerequisite: 208. {Fall, Spring} |
29.67 |
42.00 |
89.00 |
| ARTS310 |
Study of the human figure as the primary vehicle for addressing formal and conceptual drawing problems. Prerequisite: 205. |
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| ARTS313 |
This class encourages the student to develop personal direction with an emphasis on expanding sculptural possibilities. Topically appropriate assignments will be given according to the instructor s individual expertise as well as the current theoretical discourse. Prerequisite: 123. {Fall, Spring} |
7.00 |
12.00 |
21.00 |
| ARTS320 |
An intensive study of color through assigned problems designed to develop greater awareness of and sensitivity to the use and function of color in the arts. |
21.33 |
18.33 |
64.00 |
| ARTS330 |
Course emphasizes art-making using evolving computer-based tools. Course draws on current work and theory, combined with classroom critique. Student must have basic understanding of video and digital imaging techniques. {Fall, Spring} |
13.00 |
17.00 |
39.00 |
| ARTS335 |
Exploration of intaglio processes. Includes lecture, demonstration, studio practice and critique. Emphasis on technical considerations and the development of a personal aesthetic. Prerequisite: 274. {Fall, Spring} |
8.00 |
12.00 |
24.00 |
| ARTS336 |
A continuation of 335 with the exploration of multiple plate and color printing processes. Greater emphasis is given to technical considerations and the development of a personal aesthetic. Prerequisite: 335. {Spring} |
4.00 |
7.33 |
12.00 |
| ARTS345 |
Introduction to techniques, history, aesthetics and creative aspects of screen printing. Prerequisite: 274. {Offered upon demand.} |
9.33 |
8.67 |
28.00 |
| ARTS357 |
Introduction to the fundamentals of small scale metal casting in bronze and silver through the lost wax process. Additional metal related techniques such as soldering and patination will be explored. Prerequisite: 157. |
13.00 |
18.00 |
39.00 |
| ARTS358 |
This course addresses what constitutes authentic experience in an era profoundly shaped by electronic media. Travel to locations in New Mexico where work is produced on site with digital video and other imaging tools. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand} |
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| ARTS368 |
(Also offered as ARTE 368.) History, design, processes, tools, materials and terminology of the Oriental-Japanese method of wheel-thrown porcelain ceramic vessels. {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
12.33 |
11.33 |
37.00 |
| ARTS369 |
Continued investigation of technical, conceptual, historical and contemporary issues while emphasizing the development of a personal artistic vision. Prerequisites: 268. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} |
4.00 |
12.33 |
12.00 |
| ARTS374 |
Fundamental techniques of drawing and painting on and from lithographic stones and metal plates, primarily in black and white. Includes lectures, demonstrations, critiques and practical experience. Prerequisite: 274. {Fall, Spring} |
9.33 |
13.33 |
28.00 |
| ARTS375 |
Continuation of 374 with particular emphasis on color printing and special processes, including photo reproduction. Emphasis on personal aesthetic and technical concepts. Prerequisite: 374. {Fall, Spring} |
1.67 |
6.00 |
5.00 |
| ARTS385 |
The techniques and processes of non-silver photography such as cyanotypes, gum bichromate. Prerequisites: 187. {Offered upon demand} |
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| ARTS387 |
Students will begin to develop their own work based on individual interests and contemporary issues, in-class critiques, and readings.
Prerequisites: 187 and 188 and (ARTH 210 or ARTH 425 or ARTH 426 or ARTH 427).
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20.00 |
31.67 |
60.00 |
| ARTS389 |
Concentrated practical and historical study of specified concerns in studio art. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand} |
42.00 |
51.33 |
126.00 |
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| ARTS394 |
(Also offered as CS 394 and MA 394.) Introduction to story boarding, modeling, rendering, animation and dynamics. Class uses high-level commercial animation software. Course emphasizes both the development of technical skills and the aesthetic aspects of computer imagery. Not allowed for graduate credit for computer science majors, nor as a technical elective for undergraduate computer science majors. |
13.67 |
12.33 |
41.00 |
| ARTS405 |
Emphasis on contemporary drawing issues. Students are encouraged to initiate their own projects and to develop a personal direction. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisite: 305. {Fall, Spring} |
16.67 |
21.00 |
50.00 |
| ARTS407 |
Emphasizes contemporary painting issues. Students are encouraged to initiate their own projects and to develop a personal direction. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisite: 308. {Fall, Spring} |
16.67 |
20.33 |
50.00 |
| ARTS408 |
This is a nature based, field study class. Sites are visited which inspire artists to develop projects with an interrelated media approach. Formal and conceptual issues regarding several environments will be addressed. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall} |
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| ARTS409 |
(Also offered as MA 409.) This class helps students to develop more complex artistic statements on video. Critiques of student work, plus readings and discussions about various arts and media. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MA 111. {Spring} |
0.67 |
0.67 |
2.00 |
| ARTS413 |
Allows students to pursue their own individual concepts and techniques. Emphasis will be on independent projects. Prerequisite: 123. {Fall, Spring} |
4.33 |
9.00 |
13.00 |
| ARTS429 |
Course work determined by specific student need or by the professor s current research. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} |
42.00 |
62.33 |
126.00 |
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| ARTS457 |
Students must develop an individual program of studies in consultation with the instructor. Group critiques are scheduled regularly. Prerequisite: 357. {Spring} |
10.67 |
12.00 |
32.00 |
| ARTS458 |
This course addresses what constitutes authentic experience in an era profoundly shaped by electronic media. Travel to locations in New Mexico where work is produced on site with digital video and other imaging tools. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand} |
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| ARTS461 |
This course will investigate our relation to artifacts through an examination of production (intent, craft, realization), use (literal + conceptual), and apprehension (material + immaterial). Corequisites: 462 and 463 and 464. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand.} |
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| ARTS462 |
This course will investigate the specific nature of the way the American West has been mapped, and divided as a point of departure for the creation of a set of documents. Corequisites: 461 and 463 and 464. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand.} |
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| ARTS463 |
This course will address the process of making space into place through occupation of and intervention in the land through an investigation of place as a continuum across time and cultures. Corequisites: 461 and 462 and 464. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand.} |
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| ARTS464 |
This course will investigate our relation to space through an examination of edges, limits, and thresholds. We will look at the way space is defined, marked and measured. Corequisites: 461 and 462 and 463. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand.} |
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| ARTS467 |
This class investigates the interrelationship of art and ecology through field trips, guest speakers, readings, and non-lab based hands-on research projects. We will study ways artists work to constructively transform ecologies. |
5.00 |
7.67 |
15.00 |
| ARTS468 |
Emphasizes contemporary ceramic issues. Students are encouraged to initiate their own projects and to develop a personal direction. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisites: 369. {Fall, Spring} |
9.67 |
7.33 |
29.00 |
| ARTS469 |
A cross-cultural class designed to expose students to the Puebloan pottery tradition. The course combines a hands-on approach to pottery making with an analytical investigation of material culture and ethnoaesthetics. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall} |
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| ARTS474 |
Concentrated exploration of various concepts and methods of printmaking including multiple processes. Course content varies but emphasizes the development of personalized direction and the establishment of high professional standards. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisite: 336 or 374. {Fall, Spring} |
10.00 |
14.00 |
30.00 |
| ARTS487 |
Emphasis on photo-based media, but open to advanced students in all areas of studio art. Will encourage cross-media critique and help students prepare for the professional world upon graduation. May be repeated for credit. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} |
7.67 |
10.67 |
23.00 |
| ARTS493 |
May be repeated for credit towards degree to a maximum of 6 hours. {Fall, Spring} |
3.33 |
7.33 |
10.00 |
| ARTS494 |
(Also offered as MA 494 and CS 494.) A continuation of Computer Science 394. Students are expected to research and make presentations on advanced topics in CGI. Significant term project required. Not allowed for graduate credit for computer science majors, nor as a technical elective for undergraduate computer science majors. |
5.33 |
6.67 |
16.00 |
| ARTS495 |
Advanced, individually directed study in areas of special interest not normally covered in advanced level courses. Restriction: permission of department. |
36.33 |
594.00 |
109.00 |
| ARTS499 |
Directed independent study in a field of special interest, culminating in an exhibition and written thesis. Open only by invitation to departmental honors candidates. May be repeated for credit towards degree to a maximum of 6 hours. {Fall, Spring} |
9.00 |
30.33 |
27.00 |
| ARTS502 |
Study of relationships between theory and practice. Course examines contemporary theories of art as viewed in the context of the student's own work. Open only to studio graduate students in the Department of Art & Art History. {Fall} |
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| ARTS505 |
Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} |
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| ARTS508 |
This is a nature based, field study class. Sites are visited which inspire artists to develop projects with an interrelated media approach. Formal and conceptual issues regarding several environments will be addressed. {Fall} |
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| ARTS509 |
(Also offered as MA 409.) This class helps students to develop more complex artistic statements on video. Critiques of student work, plus readings and discussions about various arts and media. Course fee required. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Spring} |
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| ARTS513 |
Student is required to produce four projects, an artist's statement, a portfolio of the semester's work and give a slide lecture on a contemporary topic. {Fall, Spring} |
0.67 |
1.67 |
2.00 |
| ARTS529 |
Course work determined by specific student need or by the professor's current research. May be repeated for credit towards degree to a maximum of 6 hours. {Fall, Spring} |
23.33 |
44.33 |
70.00 |
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| ARTS557 |
Small scale metal casting in bronze and silver through the lost wax process. Included are additional metal related techniques such as soldering and patination. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} |
3.00 |
5.00 |
9.00 |
| ARTS558 |
This course addresses what constitutes authentic experience in an era profoundly shaped by electronic media. Travel to locations in New Mexico where work is produced on site with digital video and other imaging tools. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand} |
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| ARTS561 |
This course will investigate our relation to artifacts through an examination of production (intent, craft, realization), use (literal + conceptual), and apprehension (material + immaterial). Corequisites: 562 and 563 and 564. Restriction: permission of instructor. (Offered upon demand) |
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| ARTS562 |
This course will investigate the specific nature of the way the American West has been mapped, and divided as a point of departure for the creation of a set of documents. Corequisites: 561 and 563 and and 564. Restriction: permission of instructor. (Offered upon demand) |
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| ARTS563 |
This course will address the process of making space into place through occupation of and intervention in the land through an investigation of place as a continuum across time and cultures. Corequisites: 561 and 562 and 564. Restriction: permission of instructor. (Offered upon demand) |
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| ARTS564 |
This course will investigate our relation to space through an examination of edges, limits, and thresholds. We will look at the way space is defined, marked, and measured.
Corequisites: 561 and 562 and 563. Restriction: permission of instructor. (Offered upon demand) |
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| ARTS567 |
This class investigates the interrelationship of art and ecology through field trips, guest speakers, readings, and non-lab based hands-on research projects. We will study ways artists work to constructively transform ecologies. |
2.00 |
5.00 |
6.00 |
| ARTS569 |
Pueblo pottery investigates the dominant ceramic tradition of the Southwest. Students work with Professor Gilbert and a Native American artist to learn traditional processes, forms and designs. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall} |
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5.33 |
5.33 |
16.00 |
| ARTS587 |
Concentration on student s individual art production in any area of studio art, with special attention given to developing critical acuity toward photo-based media. May be repeated for credit. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} |
10.00 |
12.00 |
30.00 |
| ARTS593 |
Consideration of theoretical, critical and historical issues in the context of studio disciplines. Course content determined by student request or professor's current research. {Fall, Spring} |
2.33 |
6.67 |
7.00 |
| ARTS594 |
(Also offered as MA 494 and CS 494.) A continuation of Computer Science 394. Students are expected to research and make presentations on advanced topics in CGI. Significant term project required. Not allowed for graduate credit for computer science majors, nor as a technical elective for undergraduate computer science majors. Prerequisite: CS 394. |
1.00 |
4.67 |
3.00 |
| ARTS595 |
Advanced, individually directed study. Open to graduate students only. {Fall, Spring} |
24.67 |
543.67 |
69.33 |
| ARTS699 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Fall, Spring} |
13.00 |
483.33 |
110.00 |