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 (AIA) (3) An introduction to the concepts and processes of making art. Studio lessons, lectures, and discussions focus on ways of looking at art, both past and present. Emphasis is on the development of each student's creative capacities and awareness.
Note: Art majors may not take for credit.

50:080:102 Visual Fundamentals (AIA) (3) This entry-level studio art course introduces students to traditional and contemporary art-making techniques and concepts. Within a laboratory-like setting, students will be challenged to ask questions and learn how to communicate through a visual and poetic language. All artists need to learn how to translate their ideas, and in doing so, may feel uncomfortable at first. With determination and persistence, students will produce results that far exceed their expectations. Through dedicated experimentation, practice, working in unexpected ways, remaining open-minded, and pushing boundaries, students will leave this class with an enlarged understanding about art and will be able to apply techniques, processes, and expanded ways of thinking to their chosen fields of study. Prerequisite to all upper-level studio classes.

50:080:103 Sculpture Foundations (AIA) (3) An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design, this course utilizes scale, connectivity, positive-negative space, and digital mapping to explore creative expression through the form in space. Prerequisite to all upper-level studio classes.

50:080:201 Photography in Social Media (3) Introductory fine arts studio course designed for art and non-art majors who have photographic interest or who wish to fulfill the general education art elective requirement. Students must provide their own Apple or Android smartphone or other mobile device with at least eight-megapixel technology. Students will learn basic photographic technique, from making an exposure to presentation via social media. Emphasis is on the photographic image as a means of expression on social media platforms as well as exploring mobile device apps designed for online photography editing and enhancement. In this course, students will be asked to open their mind's eye to the possibilities of a world interpreted by digital photo technologies and their context in social media venues.

50:080:211 Ceramics I (AIA) (3) A dynamic, hands-on exploration of clay. Covers slab building, hand building, proportion and figurative work, surface treatment, glazing techniques, the firing process, and the history of ceramic sculpture. Students need no prior background in art-making to take this class. Prerequisite 50:080:103 or permission of instructor.

50:080:212 Ceramics II (3) A continuing exploration of concepts, materials, and techniques in ceramic sculpture, 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 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3) Introduction to the use of the computer as a tool for art and design. Fundamentals of Adobe programs-- Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign--are explored and taught. Prerequisite: 50:080:102.

50:080:214 Kinetic Sculpture (3) Designing, building, and programing objects that move and interact with space, this course covers the nature of creative expression utilizing the internet of things, wearable computing, everyware, and natural-user interface design. Prerequisite 50:080:103 or permission of instructor.

50:080:221 Drawing I (AIA) (3) Drawing is a way to see, describe, understand, explore, and be. This entry-level course focuses on drawing as an expansive form of communication. Initially emphasis will be placed on developing observational drawing skills. With the understanding that technical proficiency is not the primary goal of the class, students will be encouraged to investigate processes that may lead to extending the possibilities of the medium. To support creative inquiry, students will be assigned artistic research projects.

50:080:222 Drawing II (3) Through investigation, using alternative formats and materials, students will become more accomplished at developing a vocabulary for making images on a two-dimensional surface. Students will learn how to construct, build, and develop art projects, as well as become critically objective about their own work and those of their peers. Prerequisite: 50:080:221 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Every student will keep a sketchbook or visual journal in which they will develop ideas and document their artistic process.

50:080:223 Figure Drawing (3) Figure drawing, a class especially relevant due to the revival of the figure and narration in contemporary art, is far more than an opportunity to develop observation and technical skills. Using simple materials, students will study techniques, approaches, and ideas that extend the meaning of the figure to include the body as politic. Group critiques and visual analysis will help students advance their skills and ideas. Specific classroom assignments, homework projects, readings, and discussions will further students' understanding of the figure in the critical discourse of contemporary culture.

50:080:224 New Media Art (AIA) (3) Explores the evolving relationship between digital technologies and contemporary art. Digital tools and media are used in this studio-based course to explore such topics as recontextualization, time-based media, harvesting, generative art, robotics, and fair usage practices for images, video, and sound. 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. Prerequisite: 50:080:103 or permission of instructor.

50:080:225 Color Theory (3) A theoretical and historical exploration of theories of color and the role of color in the visual arts. In addition to the theory, students work on the projects to explore different ways of working with color and solve visual problems related to the issues and perceptions of color. This course investigates principal relationships of color and provides an important study of color relevant for all fine arts majors. Color is an essential component of current culture and will be explored not only through knowledge of human perception, but also through contemporary culture manifested in signs and symbols Prerequisite: 50:080:102.

50:080:226 Conceptual Art (AIA) (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 (3) The course seeks to provide students with opportunities to work with a variety of media, develop skills in observation and technique, and encourage personal involvement in solving visual problems The course offers a relevant introduction and insight into the process and practice of making art. Every student will keep a sketchbook or visual journal in which they will develop ideas and document their artistic process. Students will receive prompts to work in class and develop projects, Prerequisite: 50:080:221 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:233 Graphic Design Workshop (3) 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 (3) 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.

50:080:264 Digital Photography I (AIA) (3) 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, students will be asked to open their 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.

50:080:265 Digital Photography II (3) 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) This course provides an introduction to a variety of forms of printmaking including lithography, silk screening, wood and linoleum cutting, collograph. Printmaking is an ancient form of art that has been used for centuries as a way to multiply a drawing/painting. Today, It is a process-based medium that impacts conceptual and formal manifestation.

50:080:279 Computer Animation I (3) The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of fundamental 3-D animation technology through working with Maya vision on PC/Mac workstations. The course will give students a practical focus in techniques of geometric modeling, surface texturing, lighting illumination, and Arnold rendering that are relevant to the production of film, animation, multimedia, and creation of art.

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.

50:080:283 Sculpture Workshop (3) Provides fundamental concepts and techniques in a variety of traditional and digital sculptural media, but emphasis is on one particular medium each time the course is offered. Discusses historical and aesthetic aspects of the medium and techniques. Check the Schedule of Classes to determine area of study. Prerequisite: 50:080:214 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 I: Design Thinking (AIA) (3) Explores a variety of concepts, methods, and technical skills in ideation. The course has a heavy emphasis in the reading and writing about design theory and its application to the process of concept and design development. 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 I 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.

50:080:332 Graphic Design II (3) A continuation of Graphic Design II and a further exploration of the foundations of graphic design with an emphasis on conceptualization and execution of ideas and the various aspects of graphic communications--conceptualization, typography, and composition. Prerequisites: 50:080:331, 333; 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 Production, 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 inttiatives on and off campus. Prerequisites: 50:080:213, 331, 332, 333, 346, and 437; or permission of instructor.

50:080:342 Video Art (3) Relying on moving pictures in a visual and audio medium, this nonnarrative art form has branching roots in 2-D and processed-based 3-D art-making. This class covers nonnarrative time-based media and contemporary practice.

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: 50:080:279 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) Building upon basic design skills, visual and conceptual approaches to web publishing are explored. The student creates a variety of assignments with an emphasis on a conceptual approach and clarity of visual communication to screen based mediums. 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.

50:080:348 Artist Residency: Art in the Landscape (3) Intensive on-site residency designed to provide photography and other art and non-art majors with all levels of instruction in landscape photography and other art mediums such as painting, drawing, and environmental art. The course consists of a seven-day residency in the Delaware Water Gap area of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, along with pre- and post-trip seminars. There is a 10-student maximum. Permission numbers are required for registration. Accommodations and food cost will be $175.00 per person. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

50:080:351 Painting I (3) This entry-level painting course introduces students to traditional and contemporary art concepts, materials, and techniques. Working initially from simple still life arrangements, students gain experience in the fundamentals of painting. Upon the completion of a series of observational studies, students will work on a variety of problems that address formal issues of color, composition, imagery, process, and conceptual concerns relevant to contemporary painters and to the field of painting. Assignments will often be accompanied with required readings selected that generate and support critical thinking and discussions. Prerequisite: 50:080:102.

50:080:352 Painting II (3) Studying art at the college level harnesses students' need to create; sharpens critical, analytical, and practical thinking skills; improves attention; and prepares students for satisfying, productive careers in all areas.The program seeks to reflect the diversity of technical and intellectual approaches practiced in the field of visual art and is open to interdisciplinary painting. Prerequisite: 50:080:351 or permission of instructor.

50:080:353 Painting III: Contemporary Issues in Painting (3) Students carry on a semester-long visual exploration of a theme as they are exposed to a multitude of perspectives and styles and mediums. Campuswide events (lectures, concerts, exhibitions) are used as points of departure in the class to emphasize the critical nature of art-making with other content areas of study, theory, and research. Prerequisite: 50:080:352 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:382 Sculpture II (3) Exploration of sculpture in the environment with an emphasis on site-specific art, public art, community-based art and collaborative practice. This course also covers the history of contemporary practice.
Prerequisites: 50:080:103, 50:080:214; or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:386 Storyboard and Character Design (3) The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of storytelling and character design skills for the time-based media. These include storyboarding conventions and techniques, layout, character design development, concept development, animatics, and story development. Prerequisite: 50:080:280 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: 50:080:279 or permission of instructor.

50:080:388 3-D Modeling and Printing (3) This course will focus on Zbrush modeling and texturing techniques that meet industry standards. We will also learn and experiment with emerging 3-D printing technology. Prerequisites: 50:080:279 and 387.

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 Creative Career Planning (3) Presents strategies, business aspects, and professional practices for those seeking creative careers. Students will learn about creative career resources in order to pursue experiential learning opportunities in the visual, performing, media, and communication arts. Course material is presented in collaboration with a staff member of the Career Center. R�sum�-building, portfolios, graduate schools, business correspondence, internships, and current career demographics and employment demands are the focus of this course. Open to all majors.

50:080:437 Graphic Design III (3) The third of 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 III 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 University-Camden to receive graphic design concentration degree. Prerequisites: 50:080:213, 331, 332, 333, 346; or permission of instructor.

50:080:438 Graphic Design Studio IV (3) May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. A continuation of Graphic Design III, students continue to explore fundamentals of good design, while adding to a body of work suitable for a professional design portfolio. Prerequisites: 50:080:213, 331, 332, 333, 346; or permission of instructor.

50:080:439 Special Topics in Graphic Design (3) In the constantly changing field of graphic design, this course allows the investigation into current issues and exploration of new skill sets. Covers emerging issues or specialized content not represented in the current graphic design curriculum. Prerequisites: 50:080:331, 332, 333; or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:440 Graphic Design Capstone (3) A capstone class for graphic design concentration students that integrates the accumulated skills and knowledge through development of multiple semester-long projects. 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.

50:080:447 Character Rigging (3) During this course, students will learn how to create and apply control system components to bipedal characters, props, and simple vehicles. Students will be able to use the covered concepts and apply them to similar production level tasks in a real-world environment. Students will also be able to analyze simple rigging problems not covered in the course and apply the skills learned to produce valid solutions for those abstract problems. Prerequisite: 50:080:387.

50:080:448 Character Animation (3) Deepens students' understanding of 3-D character animation techniques by applying animation principles. Prerequisites: 50:080:386,387; or permission of instructor.

50:080:449 Effects and Production (3) This course will offer students a workshop setting that will deepen their hands-on comprehension of animation production skills and develop their aesthetic perception of motion. It will focus on composite and editing techniques such as video capturing, animation importing, clips editing, sequence creating, audio mixing, and effects in action technologies that are relevant to the production of video, film, animation, and multimedia productions. Through the study of particular digital production issues, students will expand their approach and skills necessary to express the impression of life and timing. Prerequisite: 50:080:448 or 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.

50:080:452 Painting Capstone (3) Integrates the accumulated skills and knowledge through development of a series of self-initiated projects under the guidance of an adviser in student's area of concentration. 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. In addition, students develop and plan for final senior thesis show. Successful completion of the course is needed to graduate. 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 Experimental Photography (3) The objectives of Experimental Photography concentrate on experimental and vintage photo techniques. Digital techniques may be combined with traditional methods and other mixed-media approaches. This course is about making photo-related imagery rather than the taking of photographs. In some instances a camera is not involved. 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. Nondigital media should be a part of your workflow, but digital processes may be included in your chosen method. Prerequisite: 50:080:264 or by permission of instructor.

50:080:461 Photography Capstone (3) The culminating course for all Department of Fine Arts photography concentration students in preparation for the annual senior thesis exhibition. The course focuses on professional level art-making as well as the skills required when pursuing a career in photography as a trade. Areas covered include production, assistants, models, techniques, equipment, and business matters, along with art-focused studio concepts and approaches. Prerequisite: 50:080:265 or 460 or by permission of instructor.

50:080:478 Sculpture Capstone (3) Senior sculpture students develop, create, and write about a series of interconnected independent projects that are self-motivated and self-directed. This body of work accomplished over the semester culminates in an exhibition. Working closely with the concentration head, students are expected to write, discuss, present, and critique their work with a high level of professionalism, and implement advanced creative research strategies. This is the final course within the sculpture curriculum. This course is to be taken by senior students in their last semester.

50:080:479 Special Topics in Photography (3) In the constantly changing field of digital photography, this course allows the investigation into current issues, exploration of new skill sets, emerging topics, or specialized content not represented in the current photography curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:481 Advanced Sculpture (3) This concentrated study of materials, techniques, and personal expression allows the advanced student to prepare a portfolio of work for graduate school or other fields of specialization. Prerequisite: 50:080:382 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:482 Singularity Art (3) The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the relationship between technological singularity and art, and to explore how this interface will change the creative force and provide a blueprint for future art expansion. The desired outcomes from the course include delivering insightful predictions about the interaction of technology and art (artists, art creation, art tools, art materials, art education, and art industries) in a singularity era.

50:080:483 Animation Capstone (3) Senior design students develop, create, and write about a series of interconnected independent projects that are self-motivated and self-directed. This body of work accomplished over the semester culminates in an exhibition. Working closely with the concentration head, students are expected to write, discuss, present, and critique their work with a high level of professionalism, and implement advanced creative research strategies. This is the final course within the animation curriculum. This course is to be taken by senior students in their last semester.

50:080:484 Special Studio Projects (3) 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 Painting (3) In the constantly changing field of painting, this course allows the investigation into current issues and explore new skill sets. Covers emerging issues or specialized content not represented in the current painting curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:490 Special Topics in Sculpture (3) An exploration of specific topics in the areas of sculpture, sustainability, or new media. Topics vary from semester to semester. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

50:080:491 Electronic Arts Internship (1, 2, or 3) 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 (1, 2, or 3) 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.

50:080:494 Special Topics in Animation (3) Covers emerging issues or specialized content not represented in the current animation curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

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.