Offered by Department of Art and Art History
College of Fine Arts and Humanities
ART Courses
- ART 800P - Drawing - 3 hours
- Experimentation in form, value, line, color, and pictorial composition is encouraged as a means toward individual
expression. Open to students who have completed basic courses in drawing composition.
- ART 801P - Fiber Construction - 3 hours
- Prereq: ART 100GS or ART 108
Course provides fundamental training in the area of fiber construction. Work will include hooking, weaving, basketry,
felting, stitchery-applique and papermaking. Course may be taken for three semesters for a total credit of nine hours.
Students desiring advanced fiber construction will register for B the second time, C the third time. Special materials
fee of $10.00.
- ART 802P - Surface Design - 3 hours
- Prereq: ART 100GS or ART 108
Course provides fundamental training in surface design on fabric. Work will be done with batik, tie-dye, printing, hand
painting and airbrush. Course may be taken for three semesters for a total credit of nine hours. Students desiring
advanced surface design will register for B the second time, C the third time. Special materials fee of $15.00.
- ART 805P - History of 19th Century Art - 3 hours
- A study of the development of 19th Century art in Europe and America: Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism,
Impressionism and Post- Impressionism.
- ART 809P - History of Nebraska Art - 1-3 hours
- A survey of art and artists in 19th and 20th century Nebraska and how their art relates to the history of art in
western civilization. Unique characteristics of regional art forms are examined and discussed.
- ART 825P - Aesthetics - 3 hours
- History and theories of the development of Aesthetics in Art. Directed readings and special investigation of current
trends in art and aesthetics.
- ART 833P - Loom Weaving - 3 hours
- Prereq: ART 333
This course will involve the fundamentals of single layer pattern weaves, special techniques, multilayer double weaves,
flat and pile rug techniques and pattern drafting. The course may be taken for three semesters for a total credit of
nine hours. Students desiring advanced loom weaving will register for B the second time, C the third time.
Special materials fee of $10.00.
- ART 840P - Special Problems in Art History - 1-3 hours
- Course by appointment. Research on specific problems which may involve historical, philosophical, aesthetic or critical
aspects of art.
- ART 843P - Independent Study in Art - 1-4 hours
- Special investigation in any art area may be pursued on the approval of the Department of Art; course will be handled
by appointment. Special materials fee will be assessed as needed.
- ART 844 - History, Theories and Philosophies of Art Education - 3 hours
- Students will learn about the development of American art education by examining historical ideas and practices and
current theories and philosophies. Influences of society on art education and the impact of art and art education in a
democratic society will be explored.
- ART 845 - Multicultural Art in the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum - 3 hours
- This course explores the art of many cultures and enhances the teaching of art to a culturally diverse student body.
Problems and issues of teaching art from cultures other than one's own will be addressed. Multiple aesthetic
perspectives will be examined and debated.
- ART 846 - Seminar in Art Education - 3 hours
- A study of the philosophies of art education; investigation of current practices and techniques used.
- ART 848 - Art for Students with Diverse Needs - 3 hours
- Students in this course will be instructed on methodologies for teaching students with physical, mental and emotional
disabilities, gifted students, the very young and the elderly.
- ART 849 - Art Across the Curriculum - 3 hours
- This class explores the methods for incorporating art into other subjects and other subjects into art. Students in
this class will learn how to develop interdisciplinary (integrated) lessons which address multiple intelligences, are
intellectually stimulating and help develop children's problem-solving skills.
- ART 850 A, B, C, D, E, F - Painting - 1-6 hours
- Research in advanced problems in painting. May be taken for credit up to a total of nine hours.
- ART 851 A, B, C, D, E, F - Sculpture - 1-6 hours
- Research in advanced problems in sculpture. May be taken for credit up to a total of nine hours. Special materials
fee of $100.
- ART 852 A, B, C, D, E, F - Ceramics - 1-6 hours
- Research in advanced problems in ceramics. May be taken for credit up to a total of nine hours. Special materials fee
of $60.
- ART 853 A, B, C, D, E, F - Printmaking - 1-6 hours
- Research in advanced problems in various printing techniques. May be taken for credit up to a total of nine hours.
- ART 854 - Special Problems in Art History - 1-3 hours
- Advanced research on specific problems which may involve historical, philosophical, aesthetic or critical aspects of
art.
- ART 860 - Seminar in Art Criticism and Philosophy - 3 hours
- Aesthetics and philosophy of art criticism for advanced students.
- ART 865 - Directed Reading - 3 hours
- Supervised study and research in an area approved by the instructor.
- ART 870 A, B, C, D - Independent Study - 1-4 hours
- Advanced individual research pursued at the approval of the Department of Art. Special materials fee will be assessed
as needed.
- ART 872P - Women in Art - 3 hours
- This course analyzes women's artistic role in their societies and highlights pertinent issues in each individual
period. "Women in Art" is a chronological survey from the prehistoric era through the end of the twentieth century.
- ART 895 - Art Education Research Paper - 3 hours
- Prereq: completion of 27 hours of the program and TE 800
The development of a problem, written or creative, in Art to be developed under the supervision of the major Professor
in the discipline.
- ART 896 - Thesis in Art Education - 6 hours
- Prereq: minimum of 27 hours toward the degree and TE 802
The student may elect to do a written or a creative thesis approved by the Department of Art.
- ART 899P - Special Topics in Art - 3-6 hours
- Designed to meet special needs for students in Art Education, Art History, Graphic Design, and Studio Art.
