ANTH-4940 1–3 hours Independent Study in Anthropology Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Arabic Language (ARBC) ARBC-1400 3 hours Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture–Fa, Sp Introduction of the Arabic script and basic vocabulary used for greetings and other everyday situations. Introduction to various aspects of Arab culture, including history, religion, literature, politics, and daily life. This course is intended for non-native speakers with no previous Arabic study. This course satisfies the global awareness course requirement. ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I–Fa 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Arabic, along with an introduction to Arabic culture. ARBC-1420 Elementary Arabic II–Sp 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Arabic, along with an introduction to Arabic culture. Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I, instructor’s approval, or placement by exam. ARBC-2410 Intermediate Arabic I–Fa 4 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Arabic literature and culture. Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I and ARBC1420 Elementary Arabic II, instructor’s approval, or placement by exam. ARBC-2420 Intermediate Arabic II–Sp 3 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Arabic literature and culture. Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I,ARBC1420 Elementary Arabic II,ARBC-2410 Intermediate Arabic I, instructor’s approval, or placement by exam. ARBC-3500 1–3 hours Independent Study in Arabic Language and Culture–Fa, Sp This course gives opportunity for independent study in a particular area of Arabic language and culture for students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Art (ART) ART-1100 Introduction to Art–Fa 3 hours Introduction to visual vocabulary and the understanding of visual communication: form, line, space, color, texture, and movement. Development of visual awareness and analytical thinking in response to works of art, use of media, and techniques and the application of design principles. ART-1110 Drawing Foundations–Fa, Sp 3 hours Investigation of the visual language used in drawing. Students work with concepts of point, line, and plane definition to develop an awareness of the elements used to indicate form in a variety of media. (Fee: $100) ART-1200 Studio Art Participation–Fa, Sp 0 hours The Art Participation course will challenge students to gain the professional skills necessary for searching and applying for art opportunities and participating in them. As a result, students will share their artistic work with the University community and broader communities and gain relevant professional art experiences. Studio art majors must enroll each semester the student is a major. Credit/no credit. ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design–Fa, Sp 3 hours An exploration of the visual elements and concepts of design utilizing a variety of media. Prerequisites: ART-1100 Introduction to Art; ART-1110 Drawing Foundations (can be taken concurrently). (Fee: $75) ART-2110 Intermediate Drawing–Sp 3 hours Further exploration of form, space, and mark making through a variety of drawing media. Particular attention will be given to the figure, as well as observing and rendering perspective. Prerequisites: ART-1110 Drawing Foundations; ART-1230 TwoDimensional Design. (Fee: $100) ART-2130 Painting Foundations–Fa 3 hours An introduction to oil painting, emphasizing the perception and use of light and color in accurately representing form and space. Prerequisites: ART-1110 Drawing Foundations; ART-1230 TwoDimensional Design. (Fee: $150) ART-2140 Ceramics Foundations–Fa, Sp 3 hours This course will provide students with an introduction to clay from construction to finished fired pieces. Students will build forms using basic hand-building techniques and the potter’s wheel. Surface decoration will be emphasized using color, texture, and glazes. Prerequisite: ART-1100 Introduction to Art. (Fee: $175) ART-2160 Sculpture Foundations–Sp 3 hours An introduction to traditional and nontraditional processes of sculpture while accumulating in-depth techniques and skills in a variety of sculpture materials and practices. This class will emphasize creative effort, development of individual expression, and the utilization of technical processes. Prerequisites: ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design; ART-2230 Three-Dimensional Design. (Fee: $300) ART-2170 Printmaking Foundations–Fa 3 hours An introduction to intaglio and relief printmaking processes. Prerequisite: ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design. (Fee: $250) ART-2230 Three-Dimensional Design–Fa, Sp 3 hours Application of principles of design and visual organization with emphasis on volume, mass, and rendering forms in space. Prerequisites: ART-1100 Introduction to Art; ART-1110 Drawing Foundations; ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design (can be taken concurrently). (Fee: $175) ART-2250 Creative Photography–Fa, Sp 3 hours Students will learn and apply technical knowledge and compositional techniques necessary to produce creative, quality digital photographs. Additionally, students will gain historical and contemporary knowledge, skills, and appreciation of photography as a medium for artistic expression visual communication. Students must provide a digital point-n-shoot camera or DSLR camera. A tripod is recommended. (Fee: $50) ART-3110 Advanced Drawing–Sp 3 hours This course allows the studio art major an opportunity to explore a particular studio discipline or may be a continuation of work completed in previous studio courses, allowing the student a concentration in that particular discipline. Prerequisites: ART1110 Drawing Foundations; ART-1230 Two-Dimensional Design; ART-2110 Intermediate Drawing. Repeatable up to two times. (Fee: $100) ART-3130 Intermediate Painting–Sp 3 hours Study of the principles of composition, value, pattern, tone, mood, and color theories. Emphasis is placed on the creative process from concept to finished art. Imaginative and individual responses of the student increase throughout the course. Prerequisite: ART-2130 Painting Foundations. (Fee: $150) Page 226 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions ANTH-4940 – ART-3130
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