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Art History (ARTH)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| ARTH A105 | History of Western Art I | 3 |
| This course surveys the history of art and architecture from prehistory to the late Gothic period (circa 1400 C.E.). In addition to emphasizing the Western tradition, the course focuses on the dynamic relationship between artistic form and cultural context. | ||
| ARTH A106 | History of Western Art II | 3 |
| This course surveys the history of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. In addition to emphasizing the Western tradition, the course focuses on the dynamic relationship between artistic form and cultural context. | ||
| ARTH A108 | History of Non-Western Art | 3 |
| This course surveys the history of Non-Western art and architecture. Satisfies the Non-Western world studies requirement. | ||
| ARTH A202 | Immersive Studies in Western Culture | 1-3 |
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Prereq: Grade of C or better in ENGL A101 and ENGL A102. Students will explore representations in art, fiction, film, and poetry of the target country. Opportunities to address principles and universal themes that inspired, and continue to inspire, creative expression will be provided during classroom meetings. Then students will have an opportunity to travel to the target country and experience some of this work directly. Class projects will hinge on experiential, field-based learning in the target country with coverage of the foundations of Western art/literature and example-based material during classroom meetings. |
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| ARTH A312 | History of Greek Art | 3 |
| A survey of architecture, painting and sculpture of the Cycladic through Hellenistic periods. | ||
| ARTH A331 | History of Modern Art | 3 |
| This course surveys the history of architecture, painting, and sculpture from the 19th century to early 20th century. In addition to surveying major movements, this course charts the emergence, influence, and proliferation of European and American avant-gardes--specifically addressing interdisciplinary movements defined by practices, performance, and the evolution of the art object from the 19th century to the late modern period. | ||
| ARTH A335 | History of Twentieth Century Art | 3 |
| A survey of architecture, painting and sculpture in the 20th century. | ||
| ARTH A340 | History of American Art I | 3 |
| A survey of art in America from colonial times to 1860. | ||
| ARTH A341 | History of American Art II | 3 |
| A survey of art in America from 1860 to the present. | ||
| ARTH A343 | History of Animation | 3 |
| This course offers an introduction to the history of animation, focusing on commercial and artistic practices that expand cinematic modes of expression and experience. Topics explored include pre-cinematic origins (proto-cinema and early cinema), pioneering applications in film and television, advances in technology, the golden age of American animation, war propaganda, experimental and non-objective animation, avant-gardism, global appropriation and application, and digital animation in the age of New Media. | ||
| ARTH A344 | History of Photography | 3 |
| This course surveys the history of photography, focusing on commercial and artistic practices that expand photographic modes of expression and experience. Topics explored include pre-photographic origins; pioneering applications of photography (motion illusion studies, animation, and film); advances in technology; the archive and the photographic document; avant-gardism and modernism; the vicissitudes of documentary photography; global appropriation and application; postmodernism and post-photography; and digital photography in the age of New Media. | ||
| ARTH A397 | Topics in Non-Western Art History | 3 |
| Intensive studies in selected Non-Western artists and movements. Specific topics to be announced each semester/year. Satisfies the Non-Western world studies requirement. | ||
| ARTH A398 | Topics in Art History | 3 |
| Intensive studies in selected artists or movements. Specific topics to be announced each semester/year. | ||
| ARTH A399 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
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Prereq: Consent of instructor. An independent research project that will culminate in a term paper. Topics must be approved by the supervising professor. |
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| ARTH A401 | Art History Theory and Methods | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTH A105 or ARTH A106. This seminar addresses the history and various methodologies of the art history discipline. The course is divided into two parts. The first part covers traditional methodologies and contemporary critiques. The second part addresses a range of new art histories. At the end of the course, students will be both competent in traditional methods and aware of contemporary debates within art history as a discipline. |
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| ARTH A403 | Art History Practicum | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTH A105 and ARTH A106 and consent of instructor. An internship in Art History in one of the following: Learning Assistant, Research Practicum, or Gallery Practicum.
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| ARTH A499 | Art History Capstone | 3 |
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Prereq: Senior status or consent of instructor. A directed senior capstone during which students complete independent research and a senior thesis/research paper in specific areas of art history. The subject of study chosen in consultation with department, and students may only enroll with instructor's permission. |
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Studio Art (ARTS)
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| ARTS A102 | Digital Foundations | 3 |
| This foundation course is an introduction to the use of digital technology and discipline-related software as aids in visual design. Students will learn to navigate and operate a number of design programs in the Adobe suite on Macintosh computers, and participate in the production of creative work through studio practices. | ||
| ARTS A103 | Foundations in 2D Design | 3 |
| This foundation course is an introduction to visual thinking and the principles of two-dimensional design through the exploration of fundamental principles and formal elements. Students will participate in the production of creative work through studio practices. Subject matter includes composition, color, and the use of a variety of basic artistic media. | ||
| ARTS A104 | Foundations in 3D Design | 3 |
| This foundation course explores materials, techniques, and modes of expression relating to three-dimensional design. Students will participate in the production of creative work through studio practices. Emphasis will be placed on traditional sculpting techniques, hands-on experience, and material exploration. | ||
| ARTS A111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| This foundation course is an introduction to the materials and basic techniques of drawing, with an emphasis on observational drawing. Subject matter will include still life, landscape, portraiture, and the figure portrayed in a variety of drawing media, with the goal of developing visual awareness, the coordination of perceptual and manual skills, and the ability to represent what is seen. | ||
| ARTS A112 | Drawing II | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A111. This course expands on the topics covered in ARTS A111 and covers a deeper exploration of the materials and basic techniques of drawing. Subject matter will include still life, landscape, portraiture, and the figure portrayed in a variety of drawing media, with the goal of developing visual awareness, the coordination of perceptual and manual skills, and the ability to represent what is seen. |
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| ARTS A210 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A111 or consent of instructor. This course is in introduction to the materials and techniques of painting. Subject matter will include still life, landscape, and the portrait, with an emphasis on accurately perceiving and representing visual phenomena. |
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| ARTS A220 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| This course is an introduction to the materials, science, and techniques of ceramics (e.g., casting, hand-building, and throwing). | ||
| ARTS A232 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A111 or consent of instructor. An introduction to drawing the human figure from life, with an emphasis on visual perception and basic drawing skills. Lectures will cover anatomy as it is relevant to the artist, and how to represent the forms of the body on a two-dimensional surface. This course includes drawing from nude models. |
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| ARTS A233 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A232. A continuation of the subject matter covered in ARTS A232. Lectures will cover anatomy as it is relevant to the artist, and how to represent the forms of the body on a two-dimensional surface. This course includes drawing from nude models. |
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| ARTS A244 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| This course is an introduction to graphic design principles and practice. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio, and Digital Art Concentration. | ||
| ARTS A245 | Graphic Design Techniques | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A244 or consent of instructor. Preparation of roughs, comprehensives, and mechanicals for presentation and reproduction of design solutions. Introduction to printing and reproduction of design solutions. Introduction to printing and reproduction processes. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A261 | Photography | 3 |
| A thorough grounding in the technical aspects of 35mm black and white photography and the aesthetics of the photograph as a personal artistic expression. (Must have access to 35 mm camera.) | ||
| ARTS A269 | Introduction to Video Production | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A102 or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of pre-production, production, and distribution of moving-image media. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio, and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A310 | Intermediate Painting I | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A210 or consent of instructor. An intermediate course in painting that directly continues from the material covered in ARTS A210. Students will continue to build foundational skills while exploring painting as a form of expression. Lectures and research projects will introduce students to painting as an expanded field. |
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| ARTS A311 | Intermediate Painting II | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A310 or consent of instructor. An intermediate course in painting that will introduce students to the techniques, practices, and concepts needed to establish a self-sustaining creative practice, Students will continue to build on materials learned in previous painting courses, while exploring their own interests in the field and creating original creative works. |
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| ARTS A320 | Intermediate Ceramics I | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A220 or consent of instructor. This course covers the materials, science, and techniques of ceramics (e.g., casting, hand-building, and throwing) at the intermediate level. It may include experimentation with clay, glaze chemistry, and firing techniques. |
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| ARTS A321 | Intermediate Ceramics II | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A320 or consent of instructor. As a continuation of ARTS A320, this course covers the materials, science, and techniques of ceramics (e.g., casting, hand-building, and throwing) at the intermediate level. It may include experimentation with clay, glaze chemistry, and firing techniques. |
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| ARTS A330 | Intermediate Drawing I | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A112 or consent of instructor. An upper-level drawing course in which students will explore the potential for self-expression in drawing media. Subjects will include visual perception, invention, and symbolism, with an emphasis on intellectual and emotive approaches. |
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| ARTS A331 | Intermediate Drawing II | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A330. An upper-level drawing course in which students will explore the potential for self-expression in drawing media. Subjects will include visual perception, invention, and symbolism, with an emphasis on intellectual and emotive approaches. |
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| ARTS A345 | Intermediate Graphic Design I | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A244. History and evolution of typography as the foundation of visual communication. Organizational systems and creative use in graphic design. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A346 | Intermediate Graphic Design II | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A345 or consent of instructor. Artistic editorial design. Design and layout of magazine, book, and other print formats. This course contains a substantial digital/ technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A362 | Photography and New Media Design | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A102 or consent of instructor. An intermediate course addressing photographic styles and new media design. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A363 | Color Photography | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A261 or consent of instructor. Processing of color slides, negatives, and prints, with an emphasis on producing works of artistic merit and technical proficiency. |
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| ARTS A364 | Digital Photography | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A102 or consent of instructor. A course in the use of personal computers and software as aids in photographic production and manipulation. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A365 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A102 and ARTS A111 or consent of instructor. Digital illustration projects emphasizing current and established visual styles as well as principles of design and composition. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A370 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A269 or consent of instructor. An exploration of non-linear editing solutions. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A371 | Digital Video Effects | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A269 or consent of instructor. An exploration of digital special effects for video and other moving image media. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration |
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| ARTS A372 | Social Media Photography | 3 |
| This course is designed to help students develop a plan for working as a photographer in a social media-focused environment. Research is done into all the forms of social media available to the visual artist. The intent of the class will be to continue to improve photographic skills, while fostering a plan for extending these skills professionally. This course contains a substantial digital/ technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. | ||
| ARTS A379 | Web/New Media Design | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A102 or ARTS A145 or consent of instructor. A course focusing on the creation of web assets and web pages, with an emphasis on fundamental digital programs and techniques as they relate to the creation of art. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A380 | Animation | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A111 and ARTS A102 or consent of instructor. This course covers the fundamentals of animation using a variety of traditional and digital techniques, with an emphasis on short animated sequences. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A397 | Topics in Digital Art | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A102 or consent of instructor. Intensive topic in digital art. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A398 | Topics in Studio Art | 3 |
| Intensive study in studio art. | ||
| ARTS A399 | Independent Study | 3-9 |
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Prereq: Permission of instructor. Course content for ARTS A399 will be established entirely on an individual basis according to a suggested program of independent study agreed upon by both the individual student and the instructor. Regular meetings, critiques of artwork, research and individual development will be included as well as in-depth discussion. NOTE: An independent study taken at UofSC Aiken will not count toward the major requirements for UofSC Columbia but may be used as a free elective. |
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| ARTS A400 | Advanced Photography | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A261. An advanced course in 35mm black and white photography and the aesthetics of the photograph as a personal artistic expression. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. (Must have access to 35 mm camera.) |
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| ARTS A401 | Advanced Digital Photography | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A364 or consent of instructor. An advanced course in the use of personal computers and software as aids in photographic production and manipulation. This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A410 | Advanced Painting I | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A311. An advanced painting course with an emphasis on independent work and personal expression. Students will create a unified body of work that represents a clear individual vision and demonstrates an understanding of the conversations at play in the larger field of contemporary painting. |
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| ARTS A411 | Advanced Painting II | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A410. As a continuation of ARTS A410, students will create a unified body of work that represents a clear individual vision and demonstrates an understanding of the conversations at play in the larger field of contemporary painting. |
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| ARTS A420 | Advanced Ceramics I | 3 |
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Prereq; C or better in ARTS A321. This course covers the materials, science, and techniques of ceramics (e.g., casting, hand-building, and throwing) at the advanced level. It will also include experimentation with clay, glaze chemistry, and firing techniques. |
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| ARTS A421 | Advanced Ceramics II | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A420. Pursuit of a personal artistic expression through the ceramic process by developing appropriate clay bodies, surface embellishments, and firing methods. |
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| ARTS A490 | Senior Exhibit | 1 |
| Students will learn some of the fundamentals of preparing art for exhibit (e.g., matting, mounting, and framing) and will mount a senior exhibit. | ||
| ARTS A499 | Studio Art Capstone | 3 |
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Prereq: Senior status or consent of instructor. Students will complete a body of work as their senior thesis. Students will also learn some of the fundamentals of preparing art for exhibition (e.g., matting, mounting, and framing) and will participate in the senior exhibition—in consultation with the Gallery Director and Faculty Mentor. Additional preparation in professional materials, such as a portfolio, will be included. The subject of study is chosen in consultation with department, and students may only enroll with instructor's permission. |
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| ARTS A524 | Workshop: Ceramics | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A320 and consent of instructor. Advanced investigation and analysis of problems and methods in ceramics. Topics vary with suffix. |
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| ARTS A549 | Directed Internship | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A345 and consent of instructor. Supervised professional experience in Graphic Design (contract required). This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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| ARTS A550 | Directed Photography Internship | 3 |
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Prereq: C or better in ARTS A364 and consent of instructor. Supervised professional experience in photography (contract required). This course contains a substantial digital/technology component and satisfies the Major Emphasis Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Art, Studio and Digital Art Concentration. |
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