University of Arkansas at Little Rock

ARST 1310 Basic Drawing
A beginning course in drawing with attention to the formal elements of shape, line, value, and texture; composition and perspective; drawing from still life, landscape, the figure (draped and undraped), and other subject matter. (3 credit hours)

ARST 1315 Two-Dimensional Design
Introduction to concepts of design in visual art. Emphasis on two‐dimensional forms. Recommended for non‐art majors who want to take some studio art courses. (3 credit hours)

ARST 2310 Figure Drawing
Prerequisite: ARST 1310. Introduction to figure drawing; emphasis on anatomy, composition, and orientation to media. (3 credit hours)

ARST 2315 Three-Dimensional Design
Prerequisite: ARST 1315. Concepts of three‐dimensional design. Emphasis on both form and content. (3 credit hours)

ARST 2318 Computer Applications in Art
Problems in design utilizing new technologies for the visual artist. Emphasis on computer‐aided imagery. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3310 Advanced Drawing I
Prerequisite: ARST 2310. An advanced course with emphasis on invention and personal creative investigation. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3312 Crafts I
Prerequisite: ARST 2315. The application of two‐ and three‐dimensional design principles to projects in enameling and jewelry making. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3320 Painting I
Prerequisites: ARST 1310, 1315; or consent of instructor. Introduction to painting in oil from still life, landscape, the figure, and other subject matter. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3321 Painting II
Prerequisite: ARST 3320. Exploration of expressive painting in choice of media. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3322 Watercolor I
Prerequisite: ARST 3320. Development of skills in watercolor painting, using transparent and opaque pigments. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3330 Printmaking I
Prerequisites: ARST 1310, 1315. Introduction to woodcut and etching‐intaglio. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3331 Printmaking II
Prerequisite: ARST 3330. Introduction to silk‐screen and lithography. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3340 Introduction to Graphic Design
Prerequisites: ARST 1310, 2310; 1315; or consent of instructor. Instruction in the aesthetic, creative, and technical aspects of graphic design. Focus is given to the application of the elements of art and the principles of design to graphic design solutions, as well as effective use of typography. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3341 Typography
Prerequisite: ARST 3340 or consent of instructor. An exploration of the art and practice of type as a tool for visual communication; this course covers the history of typography, type anatomy, terminology, and technical handling. Critical thinking and problem solving skills will be encouraged with the practical application of design principles. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3350 Ceramics I
An introductory course in creative clay processes. Emphasis on hand‐building techniques and basic glazing and glaze preparation. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3351 Ceramics II
Prerequisite: ARST 3350. Further study in the medium of clay, with emphasis on the use of the potter’s wheel. Introduction of reduction glazes and firing of the kiln. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3360 Sculpture I
Prerequisite: ARST 2315. Basic additive, subtractive, reproductive, and fabricative procedures in problems using clay modeling, wood or stone carving, mold making, plaster casting, and steel welding. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3361 Sculpture II
Prerequisite: ARST 3360. Clay, plaster, and wax studies from the human head and figure, including mold making and casting techniques. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3370 Photography I
The basic tools, materials, and techniques of black and white photography. The assignments are designed to develop skill in camera operation and darkroom processes, with emphasis on the aesthetics of design, personal expression, and communication for the fine artist and graphic designer. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3371 Photography II
Prerequisite: ARST 3370. An overview of various modes of photographic expression, including documentary, metaphoric, directorial, and conceptual imagery. Students continue to develop technical skills using black and white materials. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3380 Illustration I
Prerequisites: ARST 1310, 1315, 2310; or consent of instructor. Instruction in the professional illustration field. Discussion topics include working process, conceptualization methods for assignments and topics in contemporary illustration. Projects cover hands-on instruction in a variety of traditional media. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3381 Illustration II
Prerequisite: ARST 3380 or consent of instructor. Advanced projects in conceptualization and production of assignments for real world illustration scenarios. Projects completed in a variety of traditional media. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3385 Vector Graphics for Illustrators and Designers
Prerequisite: ARST 2318 or consent of the instructor. A study of computer illustration software covering the most popular vector illustration programs in use today. Emphasis on aesthetic judgment and technical proficiency in developing works of art for illustration and design portfolio. (3 credit hours)

ARST 3386 Digital Imaging for Illustrators and Designers
Prerequisite: ARST 2318 or consent of the instructor. Professional Studiotechniques in Adobe Photoshop¨ and supplemental programs. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency and production techniques for print and web site design. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4310 Advanced Drawing II
Prerequisite: ARST 3310 or consent of instructor. Exploration of perceptual and conceptual issues in drawing, including study of contemporary artists and trends to stimulate self‐directed projects. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4311 Advanced Drawing III
Prerequisite: ARST 4310 or consent of instructor. A continuation of issues introduced in Advanced Drawing II. Students will continue to expand their work in the context of current issues, aesthetic trends, and the current cultural milieu. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4312 Advanced Drawing IV
Prerequisite: ARST 4311 or consent of instructor. The focus of this course is the continuance of previous research and self‐directed study in drawing and preparation of works for the senior exhibition. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4115, 4215, 4315 Advanced Problems in Design
Experimental materials and techniques in two‐ and three‐dimensional design, including the correlation of visual design elements with those of various multidimensional work not usually covered by normal course offerings. Course content, subtitle, and organization vary. (1, 2, or 3 credit hours)

ARST 4320 Painting III
Prerequisite: ARST 3321. A beginning opportunity for the development of personal imagery and concepts in parallel development with continuing materials skills. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4321 Painting IV
Prerequisite: ARST 4320. An advanced opportunity for personal painting investigation. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4322 Watercolor II
Prerequisites: ARST 3320, 3322. Continuation of ARST 3322. Emphasis on experimental and expressive techniques in watercolor. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4323 Painting V
Prerequisite: ARST 4321. Students will study various directions and concepts in painting while focusing on the establishment of an individual painting philosophy. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4324 Painting VI
Prerequisite: ARST 4323. A continuation of previous research and self‐directed study in painting, as well as preparation of works for the senior exhibition. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4330 Printmaking III
Prerequisites: ARST 3330, 3370. Color printmaking and photo techniques. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4331 Printmaking IV
Prerequisite: ARST 4330. Instruction in advanced etching‐intaglio techniques to include traditional methods, simultaneous multiple color printing, and multiple plate processes. Technical analysis of professional artist’s prints will be integrated into the course. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4332 Printmaking V
Prerequisite: ARST 4330 or consent of instructor. Instruction in new technological developments in fine arts printmaking to include edition printing methods and print publishing practices. Course offerings will remain current with the advancement of new technologies. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4340 Print Design
Prerequisite: ARST 3341 or consent of instructor. Advanced graphic design theory with emphasis on work assignments from clients in the community and creation of a portfolio for employment. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4341 Package Design
Prerequisite: ARST 4340 with a B or greater or consent of instructor. Advanced graphic design practice with exploration of 3-D forms and surface graphics. Students encounter design problems outside the scope of traditional print layouts by designing containers, point-of-purchase, and prototypes. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4348 Production Design for the Internet
Prerequisite: ARST 2318 or consent of the instructor. A study of computer software as tools for the graphic designer in the web design industry. Students complete a series of projects illustrating the different design and production capabilities of individual software programs and their interrelationships. Students produce a variety of projects, from small scale graphics to complete web sites. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4350 Ceramics Techniques
Prerequisite: ARST 3351. Emphasis on clay as an expressive medium, stressing sculptural rather than functional concepts. Continued experience with glazes and kiln firing. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4351 Intermediate Ceramics Studio
Prerequisite: ARST 4350 or consent of instructor. An advanced ceramics course with emphasis on creative use of clay as a sculptural medium; continued experience with glazes and kiln firing. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4352 Advanced Ceramics Studio
Prerequisite: ARST 4351 or consent of instructor. Ceramics for the advanced art student. Continued study in ceramics as a creative sculptural medium rather than functional uses of clay. Advanced study in kiln construction, firing, and glazing techniques, such as salt glazes. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4360 Sculpture III
Prerequisite: ARST 3360. Explorations in kinetics, sound and light sculpture. A multimedia approach stressing contemporary issues in the field. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4361 Sculpture IV
Prerequisite: ARST 3360. Environmental and site‐specific sculpture, employing photographs of urban and outdoor sites, maquette making, and montage. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4362 Sculpture V
Prerequisite: ARST 3361. Preparation for hot‐metals casting. Includes wax pattern making, spruing and venting, ceramic shell, and investment mold making. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4363 Sculpture VI
Prerequisite: ARST 4362. Investment burnout, casting in aluminum or bronze, divestment, chasing, and patination procedures. Completes preparatory work begun in Sculpture V. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4370 Professional Photo Techniques
Prerequisites: ARST 3370, ARST 3371. Overview of the skills required for successful portrait, commercial, and architectural photography. Professional equipment is provided. May be repeated once for additional credit. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4371 Alternative Photo Methods
Prerequisites: ARST 3370, ARST 3371. Exploration of alternative methods of photographic image making. Assignments challenge each student to question traditional techniques and materials. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4372 Digital Color Photography
Prerequisites: ARST 3370, ARST 3371. An introduction to digital photography using traditional color films and digital printing techniques. Emphasis on the expressive use of color. Students use traditional cameras. Digital printing facilities are provided. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4373 Advanced Problems in Photography
Prerequisites: ARST 4370, ARST 4371, ARST 4372 or permission of the instructor based upon demonstrated equivalent experience. The further exploration of concepts introduced in other photography courses. Individual assignments based on each student’s previous experience and interest. May be repeated for additional credit. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4380 Illustration III
Prerequisite: ARST 3381 or consent of instructor. Instruction in varied aspects of illustration theory with emphasis on individual style, client restrictions, and deadlines. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4381 Illustration IV
Prerequisite: ARST 4380 with B or greater or consent of instructor. Advanced illustration theory with emphasis on individual style and creation of a portfolio for employment. (3 credit hours)

ARST 4192, 4292, 4392 Independent Study
Open only to the advanced student who seeks to do special research on a subject selected in consultation with the instructor. Admission to this course must be approved by the art department before registration. (1, 2, or 3 credit hours)

ARST 4397 Capstone: Studio Art
This course provides the capstone experience for senior art studio majors. Course includes career analysis, gallery portfolio presentation, photographing art, packing and shipping art, a mock interview or a project proposal presentation and the development of a resume, an artist statement and a gallery talk. (3 credit hours)