COURSES

This introductory course exposes students to a variety of art materials and techniques through an exploration in the fundamentals of two and three dimensional design. Topics include: unity, balance, rhythm; line, form, color; focal point and illusion of space.

Students will be exposed to various theories of communication and practical aspects of the electronic media, its production and the broadcasting process of sending and receiving information.

Students will be presented with theory and practice in the fundamentals of speaking, including content, organization, audience analysis, vocal and physical delivery, and elements of public speaking.

This course is a study of the principles of dramatic art and play production and their application in theater, movies, and television. Basic concepts such as structure and its relationship to content and style are studied, as well as the functions of the artists in the various media. In-class and assigned viewing of plays, taped plays, movies and television programs implement such study.
Additional costs: approximately $40.00 for play outings.

This course integrates music and theater, examining both in a social and historical context and drawing connections with other arts. Students study important elements, forms, and styles, including some examples from non-Western cultures. Attendance at live performances is required.

The aim of this course is to lay the foundation for an intelligent appreciation of music and its relation to human experience. The nature and development of music are studied, but primary emphasis is on an aural recognition of the actual music art forms.

This course addresses the question of what art is through discussion in the psychology of pictorial representation. It examines cultural issues as they affect creation and perception of images presented as works of art. Topics include style, original and reproduction, naked and the nude. As the course provides a greater understanding of the languages of art and criteria for evaluation, it enables a fuller experience in interacting with various art forms.

The content of this course will be a survey of visual expression from Pre-History to the Renaissance including major areas of Western and Non-Western traditions. This course is intended to give insight into nature of these art forms through a study of aesthetic thought, an exploration of the elements and techniques of art, and the relationship of the artist and the artist's work to society.
Prerequisite: MFA 270 or permission of the instructor or program director.

This course is a continuation of MFA 280 from the Renaissance on. This course is intended to give insight into nature of these art forms through a study of aesthetic thought, an exploration of the elements and techniques of art, and the relationship of the artist and the artist’s work to society.
Prerequisite: MFA 280 or permission of the instructor or program director.

This printmaking adventure allows students to explore and experiment in traditional and non-traditional relief printing techniques using linoleum, woods, cardboard, and found textured materials.
Prerequisite: MFA 110, 270, and 360 or consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

The course will include basic news reporting and writing for the various media, stressing objective communication in covering the types of news events. Lecture and discussion topics include how to interview, journalistic problems, media organizations, legal aspects and economic role of the media.
Prerequisite: ENG 103
Cross-listed with ENG 311

This course is a continuation of MFA 311. It may be repeated up to nine hours.
Prerequisite: ENG 103-104
Cross-listed with ENG 312

This introduction to sculpture explores how creation of new forms is affected by characteristics and qualities of different materials. Students begin to develop intellectual processes that aid them in abstracting ideas into three-dimensional objects. Fun will be had in plaster, wood, found object assemblage, and more!
Prerequisites: MFA 110 and 270, and 360 or consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

This course is the study and practice of selecting and editing for print media in a modern technological age. It will cover copy, headlines and photography and how to use the appropriate technology for these areas. It will also address the applied make-up, scheduling and lay-out for print media. Finally, it will cover the ethical use of objectivity. The course will be taught in a computer lab.
Cross-listed with ENG 340
Prerequisite: ENG 103

The course examines all aspects of event planning, media coverage, social impact, and public opinion directed towards the business community.

This introductory course familiarizes students with paint, extenders, variety of surfaces, mixing of color, and the act of painting. Form, light, and composition are the focus investigations in pattern, still life, and self portrait.
Prerequisite: MFA 110 and 270.
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

This course examines the impact of computer aided design multimedia and its various applications. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of multimedia development and presentation. Students work with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Quark X-Press.

Drawing teaches to observe, distinguish, and relate. This course will help develop a sensitivity to a variety of drawing materials and the marks that they make through an exploration of: form, light, line, and mark; composition; a variety of surfaces and sizes of surfaces; pattern, still life, perspective, and self-portrait.
Prerequisite: MFA 110 and 270 or consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

Further experimentation in wet and dry media with a greater emphasis on image manipulation and content development. This course may be repeated.
Prerequisite: MFA 360 or consent of instructor
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

Course will examine the history of video as an art form and as a tool for effective communication. Students will be exposed to all practical aspects of studio/video pre-production, production, and post-production. This course is scheduled simultaneously with MFA 371.

This course is a continuation of MFA 370. It may be repeated up to twelve hours.

This class presents an overview of the history of film, its technique, methods of distribution, the film industry and the viewing of films and their relationship to society.

This course is a continuation of MFA 110. The course may be repeated for a maximum of nine hours.

Further work on linoleum and wood blocks with a focus on multiple color printing and greater development of image. Occasionally offered, an introduction to intaglio and lithography. This course may be repeated.
Prerequisite: MFA 310 or consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

A basic format concept for writing for the stage, screen, television commercials, documentaries and radio. From starting with the idea to the treatment, synopsis and the script. Students will write a script of their choice and complete a package for submission for production consideration.

This course is the study of legal and ethical problems involved in print media, including libel, course systems and cases, copyright laws, obscenity and pornography, freedom of press, FCC regulations, etc. Cross-listed with ENG 420
Prerequisites: ENG 103-104

This course includes the discussion of problems in sponsoring various types of student publications and in conducting journalism classes, including finance, textbook, and helpful materials.

A further investigation into the nature of various materials and processes and how the qualities of each affect creation of new forms, with a greater focus on the development of ideas and technique. This course may be repeated.
Prerequisite: MFA 330 or consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

Further study in painting from observation with focus on technique. This course may be repeated.
Prerequisite: MFA 350 or consent of instructor.
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

The principles of black and white photography are studied in this course. The student gains practical experience in the area of 35mm camera handling, film emulsion and chemistry, film processing, projection printing, contact proofs, and elements and techniques of successful photography. There is one hour lecture with three hours laboratory and at least one hour in open laboratory. This course is scheduled simultaneously with MFA 464.
Laboratory fee: See current fee schedule.

This course will take the students beyond the basic principles of MFA 463 Black and White Photography and introduce them to new ideas and photographic information to further enhance and refine their photographic skills. Each assignment will have a specific purpose, and within the framework of the assignment, students will be free to explore and choose their own types of photographic papers and films that are available, as well as the way in which their final project will be presented.
Prerequisite: MFA 463
Laboratory Fee: See current schedule.

This black and white course will deal with the photographic composition and lighting techniques needed for studio and on-location work. The 35mm camera and 4x5 view camera will be used to complete assignments varying from still life to architectural and industrial situations. Emphasis will be on lighting control techniques. There is one hour lecture, three hours laboratory and at least one hour in open laboratory.
Prerequisite: MFA 463.
Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

This course gives student practical experience as a reporter or photo-journalist on the college newspaper. Students receive weekly assignments from the paper's editors and meet weekly with the journalism instructor to discuss completed assignments. They will also work on layout of the paper. All work will be done using the appropriate technology and software. Journalism students must take this course at least once and may repeat it a second time.
Prerequisite: ENG 311, 312 and 340. This course can be taken twice. Cross-listed with ENG 470

Students will be able to select an area of hands on experience in a Media and Fine Arts field. Practicum time plus evaluations and a final written paper will commence the semester experience. Permission of the program director.

This course will examine topics of special interest in Media and Fine Arts, such as Advanced Public Speaking, Acting, Directing, Technical Theater, Sound Production, Ethics and Law, Color Photography, and Public Relations II. Topics courses (but not specific topics) may be repeated for a total of 6 hours.

By participating in a semester-long research program, students earn credit for their degree. Training in research methodology provides students with the opportunity to pursue this discipline by designing, implementing, and constructing a formal report on a research topic. This course requires senior status, a cumulative 3.25 index in the major, and the approval of the Program director.

This capstone course is designed to assist students in the integration and critical examination of the various concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry presented both in general education and the major. Learning outcomes for both the general education program and the major are reviewed. Course assignments assist students in assessing the degree for which learning outcomes have been mastered. Senior standing is required.