Note: Not all courses will be offered every semester. Most courses are offered on a rotating basis. Please consult the Schedule of Classes online for current offerings. This is especially important for the workshop studio courses and special topics courses because they are offered focusing on a variety of topics.

50:080:101 Introduction to Studio Art (R) (3) Art majors may not take for credit. Introduction to concepts and processes of making art. Studio projects complemented by lectures and discussions on ways of looking at art, both past and present. Emphasis on the development of each student's creative capacities and awareness.

50:080:102 Visual Fundamentals (R) (3) An expansive exploration of traditional and contemporary two-dimensional design concepts integrated with discussions and studio work that emphasize the formal elements of design along with issues of identity, culture, collaborative experience, and exposure to metaphor and symbol. Prerequisite to all upper-level studio classes.

50:080:103 Three-Dimensional Foundations (R) (3) A hands-on exploration of architectural, natural, and digital design in three dimensions. This studio-based class addresses how to create in the physical world and answers the question of why forms take the shapes that they do.

50:080:211 Ceramics I (3) A dynamic, hands-on exploration of clay. Covers slab building, hand building, figurative work, surface treatment, glazing techniques, and the firing process. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.

50:080:212 Ceramics II (3) A continuing exploration of concepts and materials and techniques in ceramics, emphasizing advanced hand building, figurative work, mold making, and glaze techniques. Prerequisite: 50:080:211 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:213 Graphic Design Foundations (3) Graphic Design Studio 1 is the first of four foundational courses where students learn, develop, and apply graphic design principles and procedures (conceptualization and craft). It is expected that students exercise conceptual and formal skills in producing visual solutions to graphic design problems. Graphic Design Studio 1 topics include shape, color, visual hierarchy, word/image relationships, typography, symbol design, and persuasion. Development of a verbal and visual vocabulary to discuss and critique. Students also learn the computational logic and workings of design programs: Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

50:080:221 Drawing I (R) (3) Drawing as independent art form and personal statement. Stresses both disciplined draftsmanship and imaginative composition and explores a variety of media. Prerequisite to all upper-level studio classes. Pre- or corequisite: 50:080:102 or permission of instructor.

50:080:222 Drawing II (3) Continuing exploration of drawing as an expressive medium. Prerequisite: 50:080:221 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:223 Figure Drawing (3) Concentrates on the structure and anatomy of the human form. Emphasizes composition and drawing techniques related to the figure. Prerequisite: 50:080:221 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:224 New Media Art (3) Explores the evolving relationship between digital technologies and traditional media, methods, and practices. Digital tools and media are used in this studio-based course to explore such topics as recontextualization, social media, time-based media, culture jamming, information harvesting, generative art, robotics, and performance. The work done in class will be accompanied by lectures and readings that trace the historical significance of each project. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.

50:080:225 Color Theory (3) A theoretical and historical exploration of theories of color and the role of color in the visual arts. Prerequisite: 50:080:102.

50:080:226 Conceptual Art (3) An introduction to conceptual strategies that can be utilized to make art. Traditional and nontraditional media are used in this studio-based course to explore such topics as time, chance, risk, identity, context, process, generative art, and performance. The work done in class will be accompanied by lectures and readings that trace the historical significance of each project. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.

50:080:229 Drawing Workshop (BA) Covers many facets of drawing (both concepts and techniques) but with concentration on one area of study each time the course is offered. Check the Schedule of Classes to determine area of study. Prerequisite: 50:080:221 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:233 Graphic Design Workshop (BA) A studio workshop in various aspects of the graphic design field such as typography, packaging, and illustration. Covers one area that changes from semester to semester.
Prerequisite: 50:080:331 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:253 Painting Workshop (BA) Explores a variety of problems and techniques, but with emphasis on one area each time the course is offered. Check the Schedule of Classes to determine area of study. Prerequisite: Prior studio art experience or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:261 Photography I (3) An introductory studio course in the medium of film photography. Students will learn the photographic process, from making an exposure to creating a final print. Emphasis is on the photographic image as a means of expression and the use of the camera to explore and discover the visual world. In this course, you will be asked to open your mind's eye to the possibilities of a world interpreted by camera, chemistry, and light-sensitive materials. This course offers a basic knowledge of the photographic process, including basic camera operation, proper film exposure, film development, a working knowledge of the darkroom, and preparing a final portfolio. Prerequisite: 50:080:213 or permission of instructor. Students are expected to provide their own cameras and some basic materials.

50:080:262 Photography II (3) This course is a continuation of Photography I. Basic camera and darkroom competence are assumed. Focuses on developing a personal vision through photographic imagery and communicating the vision through a coherent body of work. Prerequisite: 50:080:261 or permission of instructor. Students are expected to provide their own cameras and some basic materials. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:263 Photography Workshop (BA) Use of the medium of photography to explore a variety of creative problems. A different area is covered each time the course is offered. Check the Schedule of Classes to determine area of study.
Prerequisite: 50:080:261. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:264 Digital Photography I (3) Digital Photography I is an introductory studio course in the medium of digital photography. Students will learn photographic processes, from making an exposure to creating a final print. Emphasis is on the photographic image as a means of expression and the use of the camera to explore and discover the visual world. In this course, you will be asked to open your mind's eye to the possibilities of a world interpreted by the digital camera. This course offers a basic knowledge of the digital photographic process, including basic camera operation, proper digital image exposure, photo printing, web hosting, and preparing a final portfolio. Prerequisite: 50:080:213.

50:080:265 Digital Photography II (3) Digital Photography II is a continuation of Digital Photography I. Basic digital technology competence is assumed. Course focuses on the use of advanced photo editing and printing techniques to increase the skill level required for production of meaningful and effective imagery. This course offers an overview of advanced methods of the digital photographic process, including camera operation, digital workflow, Photoshop and related editing and special effects software, photo printing and web hosting, and preparing a final portfolio. Prerequisite: 50:080:264 or permission of instructor.

50:080:271 Printmaking (3) An exploration of basic concepts, materials, and techniques in printmaking. Prerequisites: 50:080:102 and 221, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:279 Animation Fundamentals (3) Prepares students for 2-D and 3-D animation by developing a variety of basic skills in digital software and drawing and by fostering animation appreciation. Pre- or corequisite: 50:080:213.

50:080:280 Classical Animation (3) Builds on traditional animation skills, working with both drawings and digital approaches. The principles of classical animation and 2-D animation software will be demonstrated. Students are expected to find their own style, working toward personal career goals. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:281 Introducton to Video and Film (3) Exploration and survey of a variety of methods of video production and filmmaking using traditional videotaping equipment and Macintosh computer nonlinear editing and assembly to produce a range of videos or films.
Prerequisite: 50:080:213 or permission of instructor.

50:080:283 Sculpture Workshop (BA) Provides fundamental concepts and techniques in a variety of sculptural media, but emphasis is on one particular medium each time the course is offered. Discusses historical, conceptual, technical, and aesthetic aspects of the medium and techniques. Check the Schedule of Classes to determine area of study. Prerequisite: 50:080:381 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:300 Art and Urban Sustainability (3) This course combines theory and studio practice to address ecological art, design for the built environment, environmental policy, and ecological restoration in urban communities. Students will research the strategies of ecologically based art and will author proposals for sustainable design in Camden, New Jersey, with a focus on implementation, public policy, and funding. The studio-based portion of this class aims to bring ecologically based art projects to fruition with the aid of local communities. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:331 Graphic Design Studio I: Design Theory and Practice (3) The second of four sequential design studio courses where students continue to learn, develop, and apply graphic design principles and procedures (concept, process, and craft). It is expected that students exercise conceptual and formal skills in producing visual solutions to graphic design problems. Graphic Design Studio 2 will focus largely on visual theory and written research, conceptual logic, visual experimentation, and professional practice. Through a series of readings, we will engage in critical dialogue regarding the ideas and practice of design. Students are expected to have a developed level of computer and graphic skill and literacy. Class can only be taken after successful completion of Graphic Design Foundations (or equivalent). This course must be taken at Rutgers–Camden to receive graphic design concentration degree. Prerequisites: 50:080:213 and 333; or permission of instructor.

50:080:332 Graphic Design Studio 2: Visual and Communication Design (3) The third of four sequential design studio courses where students continue to learn, develop, and apply graphic design principles and procedures (concept, process, and craft). It is expected students exercise conceptual and formal skills in producing intelligent (thought-through), visual solutions to graphic design problems. Graphic Design Studio 2 will focus largely on graphic works within large design systems. Students are expected to have an advanced level of computer and graphic skill and literacy. Class can only be taken after successful completion of Graphic Design Studio 2. This course must be taken at Rutgers–Camden to receive graphic design concentration degree. Prerequisite: 50:080:331, 333, 346; or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:333 Typography (3) Typography is the construction of verbal language in visual form. Typography encompasses both the thoughtful structuring of language for effective communication and the art of expression with letter forms. This course provides an opportunity to investigate typographic form and its role in communication. It will introduce the fundamentals of typographic theory, practice, and history. We will examine type choices and composition in relation to issues of hierarchy and legibility, develop typographic vocabulary, explore the creation of letter forms, and apply typographic standards and guidelines. This course attempts to give graphic design students practical skills to apply to further design courses. Prerequisite: 50:080:213, 331; or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:334 Graphic Design Practice and Engagement (3) Senior design course where students put into practice graphic design principles and procedures (conceptulization, visual articulation, and production) through client work. Students are expected to collaborate and work as a functioning design studio. The course is a collaboration with various departments, organizations, and intitiatives on and off campus. Prerequisites: 50:080:213, 331, 332, 333, 346 and 437; or permission of instructor.

50:080:345 Computer Multimedia (3) Presents students with an overview of multimedia components, focusing on graphics, text, video, audio, and animation elements. This course may be taken as part of a minor in media studies. Students are expected to produce an interactive multimedia project. Prerequisites: 50:080:281 and 331, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:346 Design for the World Wide Web (3) Graphic design and production techniques for web publishing. Applications used to create dynamic interactive webpages and websites. Building upon basic design skills, the student creates a variety of assignments. Emphasis on clarity of visual communication in this new medium. Prerequisites: 50:080:213 and 331, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:347 Environmental Design (3) An exploration of two- and three-dimensional design relating to the environment. Projects include murals, wall graphics, and redesigning exterior sites. Prerequisite: 50:080:102 or permission of instructor.

50:080:351 Painting I (3) Introduction to painting concepts, media, and techniques. Prerequisites: 50:080:102 and 221, or permission of instructor.

50:080:352 Painting II (3) A continuing exploration of painting concepts, media, and techniques. Emphasis on development of painting as a medium for personal visual expression. Prerequisite: 50:080:351 or permission of instructor.

50:080:353 Painting III: Contemporary Issues in Painting (3) Examines a combination of various forms that are now referred to and embraced as the "new" expanded notion of contemporary painting. Through readings, visual and audio recordings, field trips, presentations, and hands-on studio explorations, students will deepen their understanding of the new conceptual and material ideas embedded in what is currently taking place in the field of painting. Prerequisite: 50:080:352 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:355 Elementary Art Education (3) Survey of the artistic growth of children. Survey of philosophies, issues, methods, materials, resources, processes, and strategies for teaching art in the elementary grades and integrating art into the curriculum. Prerequisite: 50:964:354 or permission of instructor.

50:080:356 Secondary Art Education (3) Survey of the artistic growth of adolescents. Survey of philosophies, issues, methods, materials, resources, processes, and strategies for teaching art in the secondary grades and relating art to other areas of the curriculum. Prerequisite: 50:964:354 or permission of instructor.

50:080:381 Sculpture I (3) An introduction to sculptural concepts, media, and techniques, emphasizing form, process, scale, and connectivity. The work done in class will be accompanied by lectures and readings that trace the historical significance of each project. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class.

50:080:382 Sculpture II (3) A continuing exploration of concepts, materials, and techniques utilizing mold making, time-based media, and advanced work in sculpture as an expressive medium. The work done in class will be accompanied by lectures and readings that trace the historical significance of each project. Prerequisite: 50:080:381 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:386 Computer Animation I (3) Provides a foundation in 3-D digital modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and camera techniques by working with 3-D animation software. Prerequisite: 50:080:279 or permission of instructor.

50:080:387 Computer Animation II (3) Exposes students to the conceptual and technical aspects of 3-D animation. Students are expected to develop an understanding of how 3-D animation technology can be applied in artistic creations and in digital industry settings. Prerequisite: 50:080:386 or permission of instructor.

50:080:391 Individual Study in Studio Art (BA) Senior art major expected to further investigate the chosen area of emphasis; projects and research initiated by the student and approved by the faculty. Guidance and criticism offered by department staff, with occasional critiques by outside artists. Prerequisites: One course in advanced studio work and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:395 Professional Art Practices (3) An introduction to the strategies, practices, and business aspects of being a professional artist. We will examine the artist's function in society through readings, discussions, field trips, demonstrations, and guest lecturers. Prerequisite: Junior or senior art major standing or permission of instructor.

50:080:437 Graphic Design 3: Visual Systems and Communications Design (3) The last of four sequential design studio courses where students continue to learn, develop, and apply graphic design principles and procedures (concept, process, and craft). It is expected students exercise conceptual and formal skills in producing visual solutions to graphic design problems. Graphic Design Studio 3 will focus largely on graphic works with multiple components. Students are expected to have an advanced level of computer and graphic skill and literacy. This course must be taken at Rutgers–Camden to receive graphic design concentration degree. Prerequisites: 50:080:213, 331, 332, 333, 346; or permission of instructor.

50:080:438 Graphic Design Senior Project (3) Senior Project is a capstone class for graphic design concentration students that integrates the accumulated skills and knowledge through development of a semester-long project. Student projects are self-initiated and self-managed. The scale of proposed projects (scope and reach) and their final articulation (context, content, and form) are to be developed and executed during the semester. Prerequisites: 50:080:213, 331, 332, 333, 346; or permission of instructor.

50:080:446 Graphic Design Senior Portfolio (3) Senior Portfolio is the second of two capstone class for graphic design concentration students that integrates the accumulated skills and knowledge through development of a professional portfolio and planning of class thesis exhibition. Prerequisites: 50:080:213, 331, 332, 333, 346; 438 or permission of instructor.

50:080:447 Video and Film Production (3) Advanced study and exploration of a variety of methods of video and filmmaking using traditional videotape and digital video equipment, with Macintosh computer nonlinear editing software. The student produces a range of films, from creative short subjects to films dedicated to specific promotional purposes. Additionally, the laboratory portion of the class makes use of the animation studio and its Unix-based computer editing equipment. This course may be taken as part of a minor in media studies.�
Prerequisite: 50:080:281 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:448 Character Rigging (3) Demystifies the "art" of character rigging through skinning, deformation, and control hierarchies. Provides scripted tools with a multipose approach to character skeleton setups. Prerequisites: 50:080:280 and 387, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:449 Character Animation (3) Deepens students' understanding of 3-D character animation techniques by applying animation principles. Prerequisite: 50:080:448 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:451 Advanced Painting (3) Advanced study in painting with emphasis on developing and refining an individual point of view and personal means of expression. Experimentation encouraged, but attention is also given to further knowledge of materials, techniques, and theories of painting. Explores both traditional and contemporary stylistic approaches. Prerequisite: 50:080:353 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:457 Advanced Video and Film Production (3) Students will explore concepts and techniques of screenwriting, digital editing, and film compositing and effects.� Each student will develop an individual video from preproduction to postproduction.� Students will create a production book and a final cut of their project.
Prerequisite: 50:080:447 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:460 Advanced Photography (3) The objectives of this course are primarily the same as those of Photography I, except that camera and darkroom competency is assumed. Therefore, we will be concentrating on the goal of developing a personal vision through photographic imagery and process experimentation, and communicating that vision with a "body of work" contained in a final portfolio. Prerequisite: 50:080:261 or permission of instructor.

50:080:461 Studio and Commercial Photography (3) Focuses on the skills required when pursuing a career in photography. Areas covered include production, assistants, models, techniques, equipment, and business matters. This course offers an overview of advanced methods of the photographic process including 35mm, medium and large-format film cameras, as well as digital imaging in a studio and commercial setting. Lighting, architectural, and portraiture methods will be examined. Prerequisite: 50:080:261, 264 or permission of instructor. Intended primarily for majors with a photography concentration.

50:080:481 Advanced Sculpture (3) Concentrated study of particular modes of expression and techniques designed to allow the advanced student to prepare for graduate work or other field specialization. Prerequisite: 50:080:382 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:484 Special Studio Projects (BA) Working closely with a studio faculty adviser, the student develops and executes a specified series of art works. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:488 Animation Production and Digital Effects (3) Offers practical experience in preproduction and production practices for animation. Covers topics such as animation compositing, editing, simulation, hair, and other digital effects. Prerequisites: 50:080:449 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:489 Special Topics in Electronic Arts (3) An exploration of specific topics in the areas of animation or graphic design. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:491 Electronic Arts Internship (BA) An internship with an agency, design studio, or computer graphics company. The student qualifies by presenting a portfolio and performs those duties required by the studio; learns new concepts and techniques through in-house preparation and execution of artwork (40 hours of internship per credit.) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit dependent upon hours worked.

50:080:492 Art Internship (BA) An internship in some area of art, which may involve working with arts institutions or artists in the area or some other activity that advances the student's knowledge of some area of art. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit dependent upon hours worked. Coordinated by the art program.

50:080:497-498 Honors in Art (3,3) Requires an independent and advanced studio project under the supervision of a professor in studio art or electronic arts. Candidates for honors in studio art or electronic arts must, at the end of their junior year, have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 or better and an average of 3.5 or better in the major.