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ric painting. Students are exposed to both contemporary and traditional styles of fabric design and construction. Prerequisite:ART 101, 104, or permission of instructor. Six hours, three credits. 405 Intermediate Jewelry A course designed for level two jewelry students who desire to learn more advanced techniques in metal and jewelry working. The class will be highly individualized and allow students to become proficient and more competent in specific technical processes. Emphasis is on creating and developing a portfolio of jewelry, and making slides for presentation. Prerequisite: ART 305 or permission of instructor. Six hours, three credits. 406 Advanced Ceramics Studio practice in forming, firing, and glazing pottery and sculptural ceramics. Individual instruction is emphasized, and individual interpretations are encouraged. Prerequisite: ART 306. Six hours, three credits. 412 Advanced Painting A course for level three painting students that allows them the opportunity to study and expand their personal styles of painting and learn more advanced painting techniques. Emphasis will be placed upon individual interpretation of class painting assignments. Students must exhibit a heightened awareness and understanding of painting and exhibit control and competence in three or more painting media. Emphasis is placed on developing a portfolio with slides that exhibits versatility and proficiency in painting. Prerequisite:ART 312 or permission of instructor. Six hours, three credits. 415 Printmaking Designed for students who have successfully accomplished fundamental printmaking techniques. Students will work extensively in one printmaking process. Emphasis is on individual instruction and in the production of several print editions. Prerequisite:ART 101, 104, 315, or permission of instructor. Six hours, three credits. 418 Intermediate Sculpture In-depth concentration in one or more of the techniques covered in ART 318. Prerequisite:ART 318 or permission of instructor. Six hours, three credits. 440 Intermediate Fiber Arts A course based on competencies developed in ART 340. Students will continue advanced individual exploration of the fiber arts with expanded interpretation of the class assignments. Emphasis is placed on developing a portfolio of work which includes slides exhibiting versatility and proficiency. Prerequisite:ART 101, 104, 340, or permission of instructor. Six hours, three credits. 450 Directed Study in Advanced Studio Problems A course to provide students with the opportunity to research and explore individually assigned problems in a selected studio area. Prerequisites are completion of appropriate lowerlevel courses and permission of instructor. Six hours, three credits. 497 Senior Seminar Each art major will demonstrate professional artistic competence and creative development in the production of a portfolio. The portfolio will include 20 slides of the best work the student has produced during the undergraduate experience. All senior art majors are required to present an exhibition of their work during their senior year. All students must complete a resume detailing their preparation for a career in art. Three hours, two credits. 139

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