Department: Art

CodeNameDescription
ART31L3Art Practicum LabLaboratory/
ART32L3Art Practicum LabLaboratory.
ART33L3Art Practicum LabLaboratory
ART1190Independent Study in ArtNo Description Set
ART1191CeramicsNo Description Set
ART1301Design IAn introduction to the vocabulary and principles of two-dimensional design: line, value, color, shape, form, and spatial devices in unified and varied organizations. Individual media exploration and creativity is encouraged through readings and desig...
ART1302Design IIAn introduction to the vocabulary and principles of three-dimensional design: mass, volume, plane, line, texture, and color in unified and varied organizations. Individual media exploration and creativity is encouraged through readings and design pro...
ART1303Drawing IDrawing I is a studio course designed to improve the student's motor drawing ability and perceptual drawing skills, explore the potentials of drawing media, and to introduce the elements of art in the context of vocabulary and the drawing experience,...
ART1306Introduction to Fine ArtsThe history, philosophy, elements, and techniques which create, influence, and integrate the visual and performing arts are presented. Field trips to local art museums, symphonies, operas, and theatre productions will be required. Fall, Winter, Spri...
ART1306HRHonors Introduction to Fine ArtsNo Description Set
ART1390Independent Study in Fine ArtsIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
ART1391Independent Study in Fine ArtsNo Description Set
ART2050Sophomore Portfolio ReviewCommercial Art, Graphic Design, and/or Digital Photography students are required to submit their portfolios for a sophomore review. Multiple evaluators, with field experience, will review each portfolio to discern whether or not the student is suited...
ART2303Drawing IIDrawing II is a studio course designed to improve on the student's perceptual drawing skills to further explore the potentials of drawing media with experimentation in color, to develop original conceptual skills and visual thinking in the context of...
ART2310Painting IPainting I is a studio course exploring the potentials of painting media with emphasis on color, composition, self expression, and vocabulary. Museum field trip required. Lab fee.
ART2311Sculpture IIntroduction to sculpture. Introductory problems in sculpture, including analysis of form, theory, and technical processes, including exploration in different media. Lab Fee.
ART2312Ceramics IPottery and sculpture making by hand building processes including glazing, slip decoration, and the use of kilns. Study of basic techniques and vocabulary. Also includes an introduction to the potter's wheel. Fall, Spring Lab Fee: 1 hour
ART2313Crafts IDesign and creation of art forms in various selected crafts media and techniques: weaving, jewelry, glass, paper, clay, painting, sculpture, or textiles. Emphasis is on craftsmanship, creativity, experimentation, and technique. Lab fee.
ART2314Photography IAn introduction to the use of the camera and basic vocabulary. Fundamentals of exposure, development, and printing. Photographic composition, creativity, readings, and critiques are included. Students are expected to provide their own digital camera....
ART2315Desktop Publish & Design INo Description Set
ART2317Advertising and Visual Communication IAn introduction to basic visual communication vocabulary and design including lettering, layout, illustration, graphic reproduction processes, rough art, finished art, camera ready, and computer art applied to specific design projects. Fall, Spring C...
ART2318Basic Digital DesignFundamentals of digital design are covered utilizing standard graphic software applications for PC and Macintosh platforms. Proven methods of effective communication through typography, layout, and design are discussed. Computer lab projects include...
ART2319Art History Survey IArt History Survey I presents a chronological examination of Western painting, sculpture, architecture, and related visual arts from prehistoric times to the end of the Gothic Period. This course includes films, visuals, readings, study guides, and...
ART2320Art History Survey IIArt History Survey II presents a chronological examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and related visual arts from the early Renaissance to the present. This course includes films, visuals, readings, study guides, and museum visits. Spring...
ART2390Independent Study in ARTIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
ART2396Entrepreneurship in the ArtsThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
ART3151Visual Art for the ChildA course that gives a more in depth learning experience to prospective elementary art teachers. This course is to be taken in the same semester as Art 3350 (Pedagogy of Art).Fall, Spring
ART3173Art PracticumA course in practical art experiences - either on campus or off campus, in the areas of travel study, publicity, graphic design, exhibit implementation, theatre arts, art galleries, museums, art tours, or specialized study. This can be taken for 1 ho...
ART3190Survey of the Perforning ArtsNo Description Set
ART3193Art PracticumA one-hour course in practical art experiences such as publicity, exhibit planning, and implementation. Lab Fee. Fall, Spring.
ART3250Essential Knowledge of ArtAn introduction to the essential elements of art for grades K-8: perceiving, expressing, appreciating and evaluating. Study of vocabulary, elements, priciples and philosophy of art, and creative growth of the child. Suitable art activities for vari...
ART3273Art PracticumA course in practical art experiences - either on campus or off campus, in the areas of travel study, publicity, graphic design, exhibit implementation, theatre arts, art galleries, museums, art tours, or specialized study. This can be taken for 1 ho...
ART3293ART PRACTICUMNo Description Set
ART3301Internship in Artchanged to ART 4301 for spring 2010 This course is designed to give the student actual field experiences in art. Through the professional cooperation of area art agencies, museums, galleries and studios, the student will report to a place of employm...
ART3303Drawing IIIDrawing III is a studio course in advanced drawing techniques to improve the student's drawing abilities, creativity, perceptual drawing skills, and individual expression. Lab fee. Field Trip.
ART3304CartooningStudy and experimentation in the development of characterization, stylization, and animation. Methods, techniques, printing for story lines, collecting ideas for development in cartoons will be studied. Lab Fee. Offered occasionally.
ART3305Art History IArt History I presents a chronological examination of Western painting, sculpture, architecture, and related visual arts from prehistoric times to the end of the Gothic Period. This course includes films, visuals, readings, study guides, and museum v...
ART3306Art History IIArt History II presents a chronological examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and related visual arts from the early Renaissance to the present. This course includes films, visuals, readings, study guides, and museum visits.
ART3307Film/Electronic CinematographyWill be crossed with COMA 3307
ART3310Painting IIA further investigation of painting with emphasis on individual expression. Museum field trip required. Lab fee.
ART3311Sculpture IIIntermediate problems in sculpture, including analysis of form, theory, and technical processes. Basic construction techniques in selected materials will be explored. Museum trip required. Lab Fee.
ART3312Ceramics IIA continuation of Ceramics I with opportunities for creative specialization in ceramics on wheel techniques, design, kiln firing and glaze development. Fall, Spring Prerequisite: ART 2312 Lab Fee: 1 hour
ART3313Crafts IIA continuation of Crafts I with more individual opportunity for selection of materials and techniques. Emphasis is on personal style, experimentation, craftsmanship, and creativity. Lab fee.
ART3314Photography IIAdvanced photographic skills developed through photography projects enhanced by digital imaging software and techniques. Students will learn to apply a state-of-the-art digital graphics program and selectively modify, enhance, and combine photographs...
ART3315Desktop Publishing IIAdvanced desktop publishing techniques are convered utilizing dedicated page layout software applications for PC and Macintosh platforms. Proven methods of effective communication through typography, layout, and design are discussed including creat...
ART3316Media GraphicsDevelopment of skills and concepts necessary to produce art works for use in the various media. Study and application of the basic materials, techniques, and vocabulary of the graphic and digital art field. Lab fee.
ART3317Advertising and Visual Communication IIAdvanced study of basic visual communication design including lettering, layout, illustration, graphic reproduction processes, rough art, finished art, camera-ready and computer art applied to specific design projects. Spring Prerequisite: ART 2317...
ART3317Contemporary AdvertisingAdvanced study of basic visual communication design including typography, layout, illustration, graphic reproduction processes, rough art, finished art, camera ready art, and digital art applied to specific design projects. Lab fee.
ART3318Web DesignWeb publishing techniques are covered utilizing web-authoring software for PC and Macintosh platforms. Proven methods of effective communication through typography, layout, and design are discussed including creative uses of digital illustrations and...
ART3319Visual CommunicationSkills in interpreting the visual messages viewed in print and digital media are essential in our media saturated world today. This course focuses on the development of visual literacy by helping students develop skills to critically examine the visu...
ART3320Special Topics in IllustrationNo Description Set
ART3321Graphic Design IThis studio course emphasizes the solving of graphic communications problems as it specifically relates to identity design in print form. Students gain a strong working knowledge of current computer art and layout applications, such as Adobe InDesign...
ART3321Religious and Christian ArtApplication and study of religious themes in art: symbols, promotion, advertising, teaching, and publicity. Study of Christian values as related to art in history and contemporary society. Spring
ART3322Graphic Design IIIn this studio course graphic design students continue their in-depth study of two-dimensional design principles as they apply it to formats such as package design and annual reports. An emphasis on preparing print documents for output or reproductio...
ART3322Special Topics in IllustrationMoved to ART 3320 to be crossed with COMA 3320 Has been offered under Special Topics, ART 4320. Will now be a course of its own. Summer 2011, crossed with COMA 3320
ART3325Lettering and TypographyStudents will learn to consider three major things as they design with type: the form, direct and secondary meanings, and graphic impact of a particular typeface. The subtle relationship of type and visuals in a design solution, and how type can be u...
ART3341Photography Process and PracticeThis is an intermediate to advanced level photography course that will further explore the photographic processes as it relates to artistic expression and experimentation with digital photography and media. An emphasis will be placed on generating a...
ART3350Pedagogy of ArtAn introduction to the key aspects of art for grades K-8: art production, aesthetics, history, and criticism. Study of TEKS, vocabulary, elements, principles, philosophy of art, and creative growth of the child. Art activities for various levels and...
ART3351Art in the Secondary SchoolAn introduction to the history and philosophy of art in American schools, art activities and methods for various age levels, sources for materials, and curriculum planning in art. Lab Fee. Offered occasionally.
ART3373Art PracticumA course in practical art experiences - either on campus or off campus, in the areas of travel study, publicity, graphic design, exhibit implementation, theatre arts, art galleries and museums, art tours, or specialized study. This can be taken for...
ART3390Independent Study in ArtIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
ART3391Independent Study in ArtNo Description Set
ART3392Independent Study in ARTNo Description Set
ART3393Art PracticumNo Description Set
ART3394WatercolorsThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
ART3395Travel Study in Fine ArtsNo Description Set
ART3397Entrepreneurship in the ArtsThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
ART3713Art PracticumNo Description Set
ART4190Independent Study in ArtIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
ART4300Portfolio ResearchIn this course students prepare a marketable graphic design portfolio, both physical and digital, of the work they have created throughout their college career. In addition to this, an effective resume is also developed in order to prepare for future...
ART4301Internship in ArtThis course is designed to give the student actual field experiences in art. Through the professional cooperation of area art agencies, museums, galleries, and studios, the student will report to a place of employment for a minimum of 30 hours per cr...
ART4302Video EditingWill be crossed with COMA 4303
ART4303Drawing IVDrawing IV is to provide each student with specific drawing media experiences, original problem solving in terms of drawing media, and development of theme revolving around a specific idea or image. Composition will also be stressed. Critiques. Lab f...
ART4304AestheticsAn examination of the principles involved in the production, interpretation, and criticism of works of art, as well as basic principles of Christian aesthetic theory. Illustrative material from various artistic disciplines will be utilized.
ART4306Visual Faith: the Arts in WorshipApplication and study of religious themes in art: symbols, design, and color. Use of religious arts for worship, promotion, advertising, teaching, and publicity. Study of Christian values as related to art in history and contemporary society. Fie...
ART4309Painting IIIAdvanced creative painting. Emphasis is given to personal style and expression, content, and mastery of the media. Exploration of such issues as realism and abstraction, perception, the nature of art, and current trends in art making are encouraged....
ART4310Painting IVA continuation of Painting III (4309). Personal growth, painting style, and the development of an individual aesthetic is encouraged by experimentation and critiques. Museum and gallery field trip required. Lab fee.
ART4311Sculpture IIIAdvanced continuation of sculptural exploration in selected problems and materials. Analysis of form, theory, and technical processes. Museum field trip required. Lab Fee.
ART4312Ceramics IIIAdvanced creative ceramic techniques and further opportunity for individual development in style and skills.Fall, Spring Prerequisites: ART 3312 Lab fee: 1 hour
ART4313Crafts IIIAdvanced craftsmanship, skill, and development of individual style in selected media. Lab fee.
ART4314Crafts IVA continuation of advanced craftsmanship, skills, and development of individual style in selected media. Lab fee.
ART4315Sculpture IVContinued exploration and development of personal concepts of sculpture in selected materials at advanced level. Museum field trip required. Lab Fee.
ART4316Ceramics IVA continuation of advanced creative ceramic techniques and further opportunity for individual development in style and skills. Lab fee: 3 hours Prerequisite: ART 4312
ART4317Advertising and Visual Comm PracticumAn introduction to the business of photography. A study of professional photography practices and the various avenues within which a photographer can work. Includes photography on the web and how to have an online presence that is beneficial in the p...
ART4318History of Graphic Design IHistory of Graphic Design presents a chronological examination of western graphic design and covers each era of visual communication including early cave painting through the illuminated manuscripts, a Graphic Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution,...
ART4318Interior Design PracticumPractical application and direct experiential involvement in the field of interior design. Involves scheduled seminars, projects, and work for interior design firm(s). Fall, alternate years.
ART4319Modern ArtStudy of selected movements within 19th and 20th century art and culture. Field trips required to museum.
ART4320Special Topics in ArtThis course will offer students an opportunity to explore a cross-section of subjects focused on art history, studio art, or design. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for special topics courses may only be accomplish...
ART4321Advertising DesignThis course engages the service-learning aspect of the Graphic Design concentration as students utilize their skills to aid a ministry, new or existing, by creating an entire identity campaign for them over the course of a semester. The campaign will...
ART4322Advanced IllustrationWill be used in the future as the companion course to ART 3322. Reserve for Fall 2011
ART4327Color and CompositionColor and Composition is a painting course that explores the potentials of painting in acrylics with emphasis on color, composition, expression, and technique as it relates to poster painting as it has been manifested over the past two centuries. The...
ART4328Illustration IStudents in this course are introduced to the methods of illustration, old and new, through a limited survey of the history of American Illustration. Each student is required to choose an abridged classic manuscript supplied by the instructor and a t...
ART4329Illustration IIStudents in this course will continue to develop the style and formulaic approach explored in Illustration I. Traditional and digital methods of illustration are all options for this course. Various forms of illustration, including black and white, e...
ART4330Special Topics in ArtThis course will offer students an opportunity to explore a cross-section of subjects focused on enhancing oral, interpersonal, and nonverbal skills. The exploration of basic communication concepts and application will offer students a hands-on appro...
ART4338History of Graphic Design IIHistory of Graphic Design II presents a chronological examination of western graphic design and covers the modern era of visual communication from c. 1880 until present day; including Pictorial Modernism, the Bauhaus, the New York School, Corporate I...
ART4341Business of PhotographyAn introduction to the business of photography. A study of professional photography practices and the various avenues within which a photographer can work. Includes photography on the web and how to have an online presence that is beneficial in the p...
ART4344Creative PhotographyReserved for 2020. To be crossed with COMA 4344.
ART4350Special TopicsMay be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for special topics courses may only be accomplished under special topics courses with the same topic and content.
ART4353Fine Arts in East AsiaAn overview of the visual and performing arts of East Asia. Field trips to art museums and cultural events will be required.
ART4360Special TopicsReserved for Fall 2011 as Adv. Digital Photography will be crossed with COMA 4360
ART4362Advanced Fine ArtsAdvanced Fine Arts.
ART4370Senior Seminar in ArtEach student initiates a comprehensive problem in his/her individual field of art and exhibits selected work in a solo exhibition. Final jury for portfolio, exhibit, and resume are required. This course focuses on personal philosophy,current art tre...
ART4380The Arts and the Creative ProcessAnalysis of the visual and performing arts including the study of art critical thinking and creativity. The study will include perception, criticism, and factors which integrate, influence, and create the arts. Field trips are required.
ART4385Studio ResearchIn this course, commercial and studio art students prepare a portfolio, both physical and digital, of the work created throughout their college career. In addition, an effective resume is also developed in order to prepare for future job interviews....
ART4390Independent Study in ARTAnalysis of the visual and performing arts including the study of the human process involved in the creation of the Arts. The study will include perception, criticism, and factors which integrate,influence, and create the arts. Field trips required....
ART4391Independent Study in ArtIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
ART4392Special Topicscrossed with COMA 4392 and MALA 5393
ART4394Art History: The Greek and ItalianContributionThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
ART4490Independent Study in ArtNo Description Set
ART5376Drawing and the Liberal Arts IA study of drawing, including problems of graphic representation of form, shape, and space in relation to pictorial composition. Advanced skills and techniques will be studied, with a variety of media, techniques, and subjects being explored. Lab fee...
ART5377Painting and the Liberal ArtsA study of painting which stresses the fundamental concepts of painting with acrylics and/or oil. Students will complete nine (9) paintings of various types and formats during the semester, adequately demonstrating the use of the various elements of...
ART5391Independent Study in ArtIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
ART5392Painting and the Liberal Arts for MastersThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
ART5394Art History: The Greek and ItalianContributionThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...