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191 Introduction to Studio Art: Various Media (3) Individual sections for various artistic disciplines.
        Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Medium may not be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
        Registration Restriction(s): Non-majors only (not for BA and BFA – studio art majors and BFA – graphic design
                        majors).

213 Painting I: Introduction (3)
Capacities of oil and acrylic painting on canvas.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): Art 101 and Art 103.

214 Painting II (3)
Techniques of expression in oil and/or acrylic.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): 213.

215 Watercolor I: Introduction (3)
Capacities of transparent watercolor.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): Art 101 and 103.

216 Watercolor II (3)
Capacities of transparent watercolor with attention to individual exploration of surface, space, and concept.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): 215.

219 Special Topics in Drawing/Painting (3)
Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department to enhance and expand the painting, drawing, and watercolor curriculum.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.

313 Painting III (4)
Individual expression with varied media on canvas.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): 214 and 314.
        Comment(s): Total of 8 hours required for students in the painting concentration.

314 Painting Portfolio Review (0)
Review of prior work in painting.
        Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
        Repeatability: May be repeated once.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): Art History 172 and Art History 173.
        Comment(s): Successful completion required prior to registration for junior and senior courses.

315 Watercolor III (4)
Individual expression with varied water-based media on paper.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): 216 and 316.
        Comment(s): Total of 8 hours required for students in the watercolor concentration.

316 Watercolor Portfolio Review (0)
Review of prior work in watercolor.
        Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
        Repeatability: May be repeated once.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): Art History 172 and Art History 173.
        Comment(s): Successful completion required prior to registration for junior and senior courses.

413 Painting IV (6)
Advanced painting stressing individual concepts and personal expression with varied media.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): 313.
        Comment(s): Total of 12 hours required for students in the painting concentration.

415 Watercolor IV (6)
Advanced painting with water-based media on paper stressing individual concepts and personal approaches.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
        (RE) Prerequisite(s): 315.
        Comment(s): Total of 12 hours required for students in the watercolor concentration.

419 Special Topics in Drawing and Painting (3)
Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department to enhance and expand the painting, drawing, and watercolor curriculum.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
        Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

493 Independent Study (1-6)

        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
        Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

494 Individual Problems (3)

        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
        Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

495 Visiting Artist Seminar (2)
Study and discussion of contemporary art issues conducted by different visiting artists each semester.
        Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.
        Credit Restriction: May not be applied toward the art history requirement.
        Registration Permission: Consent of instructor
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