Art and Design - AD

Art and Design AD 400 Foreign Studies in Art and Design 1 TO 16 hours. Study abroad within approved programs of foreign exchange and/or education. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the appropriate major area faculty committee, the director of the school and/or director of graduate studies. Graduate credit only with approval of the director of the school and the director of graduate studies. Prerequisites: Junior or graduate standing within a major program within the School of Art and Design and approval of the appropriate major area faculty committee, director of the school and/or director of graduate studies. 
Art and Design AD 406 Advanced Special Topics in Art and Design 0 TO 5 hours. Intensive workshops in specific art and design related topics and techniques directed and announced by the instructor. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 2 to 5 graduate hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Junior or graduate standing, and consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 409 Electronic Visualization: Senior Project 0 TO 5 hours. A practical and conceptual exploration into the production of a public interactive media event. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 405 and AD 407 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 408; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 410 Advanced Special Topics in Graphic Design 1 TO 5 hours. Intensive workshops in specific graphic design related topics and techniques directed and announced by the instructor. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 2 to 5 graduate hours. May be repeated. A maximjm of 8 hours of credit is allowed for undergraduates; 10 hours for graduate students. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 315; and junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Portfolio review required. 
Art and Design AD 411 Graphic Design Professional Practice 0 TO 5 hours. Design projects with real-world clients in the private or public sector. The designer/client relationship. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): AD 315 and AD 317; and senior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 412 Graphic Design Thesis 0 TO 5 hours. Thesis topics chosen in consultation with graphic design faculty. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in AD 315 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 317 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 411; and consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 413 Interactive Design 0 TO 5 hours. Advanced examination of graphic design in the new media technologies. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 315 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 412, and senior standing or above. 
Art and Design AD 414 Interactivity in Graphic Design 0 TO 5 hours. Advanced examination of graphic design in the new media technologies. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 315 and AD 317 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 412. 
Art and Design AD 415 Design Colloquium 4 OR 5 hours. Presentations, lectures and discussions conducted by faculty, design professionals and individuals from design-related disciplines. Overview and contextual understanding of design theory, practice, process and research. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above, and consent of the instructor. Senior students must be in their final semester and preparing to graduate at the end of that semester.
Art and Design AD 418 Independent Study in Graphic Design 1 TO 5 hours. Supervised independent study in graphic design. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 2 to 5 graduate hours. May be repeated. A maximum of 8 hours of credit is allowed for undergraduates; 10 hours for graduate students. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above and consent of the instructor. Taken by faculty invitation only.
Art and Design AD 420 Interdisciplinary Product Development I 0 TO 5 hours. 'Real world' simulation collaborating in teams with other disciplines gathering, assimilating and synthesizing information for problem identification to investigate and solve a problem. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required.  Prerequisite(s): AD 321 and AD 326 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 422; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 421 Interdisciplinary Product Development II 0 TO 5 hours. 'Real world' simulation collaborating in teams with other disciplines to assimilate and synthesize information into action plan, design development and implementation within structured stage-gated product development process.  4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required.  Prerequisite(s): AD 420 and AD 422 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 423; and credit or concurrent registration in AD 415; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 422 Interactive Product Design II 0 TO 5 hours. Advanced 2-D and 3-D methods in the design of interactive products and art works. Includes human factors, 3-D modeling and design of 3-D virtual products. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 321 and AD 326 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 420; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 423 Industrial Design Thesis 0 TO 5 hours. Capstone course that enables students to select and explore an area of industrial design research. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required.  Prerequisite(s): AD 420 and AD 422 and credit or concurrent registration in AD 421; and credit or concurrent registration in AD 415; and senior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 424 Industrial Design Independent Study 4 OR 5 hours. Supervised independent study in any area of industrial design activity not covered in the regular curriculum. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): AD 320 and AD 321 and senior standing or above; and consent of the instructor.
Art and Design AD 425 Design Visualization 0 TO 5 hours. Advanced principles, methodologies and tools for designing both mechanical and electronic interactive products using digital tools as well as analysis utilizing prototyping and user testing methods. Applications include interactive web site design. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 322 and senior standing or above; and consent of the instructor.
Art and Design AD 452 Informational Aesthetics I 4 hours. Introduction to information visualization and programming in the context of art and design. Project oriented course using computer code and custom software for information analysis, representation and creative expression. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 100 and AD 205; and sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 453 Informational Aesthetics II 4 hours. Intermediate course emphasizing the database as cultural form. Creative projects and research in information aesthetics through date driven two, three and four dimensional visualizations and custom computer interfaces. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 100 and AD 205 and AD 452; and sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 454 3D Space I: Modeling 4 hours. Introduction to 3D modeling. texturing, lighting and rendering. Students develop a cross-media skill set that can be used for visualizing sculptural and/or architectural installations, filmic animation and compositing, gaming and object design. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 100 and AD 205; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 455 3D Space II: Animation 4 hours. Continuation of 3D Space I: Modeling. Includes a focus on environment design with advanced texturing, lighting, rendering and particles. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 100 and AD 205 and AD 454; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 456 Embedded Media: Physical Computing 4 hours. A practical and conceptual exploration into electronic sensors, processors and actuators as applied to interactive media. Previously listed as AD 405. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 205; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 457 Interactive 3D 4 hours. An introduction to real-time interactive art theory and to the design and production practices used in creating 3D applications for games and the web. Previously listed as AD 407. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 205 and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 458 Advanced Interactive 3D 4 hours. Advanced theory and practice of real-time interactive art and producing 3D applications for games and the web. Conceptualization, planning, and development of interactive 3D and virtual reality environments. Previously listed as AD 408. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): AD 205 and AD 457; and credit or concurrent registration in AD 409; and credit or concurrent registration in AD 415; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 462 Advanced Art/Studio Critique 6 hours. Critique/discussion for advanced art majors. Prerequisite(s): AD 391 and senior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Open only to Studio Arts, Photography, Moving Image majors who have completed their major art requirements. 
Art and Design AD 463 Art/Studio Thesis 6 hours. Exhibition/thesis production and seminar culminating in an exhibition/final thesis show for graduating seniors. Prerequisite(s): AD 462 and senior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Open only to Studio Arts, Photography, Moving Image majors who have completed all requirements and are prepared to graduate. 
Art and Design AD 471 Advanced Film/Video/Animation 0 TO 5 hours. Investigation of contemporary concerns in various areas of film and/or video activity under the direction of an instructor. 4 undergraduate hours. 5 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 2 time(s). Prerequisite(s): AD 272  or AD 474, and consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 472 Independent Study in Film/Video/Electronic Visualization 4 TO 12 hours. Supervised independent study in any areas of cinema, video production, or electronic visualization. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register for more than one four-hour section per term, or repeat the course in four-hour sections in subsequent terms. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours in any film, video, and/or electronic visualization courses and consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 482 Visual and Verbal Literacy in Art Education 4 hours. Explores relevance of critical theory, text-based contemporary art, cultural studies, and aesthetics to the school art curriculum. Strategies for incorporating reading and writing into arts education. May be repeated once if grade is lower than B. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in AD 281; and credit or concurrent registration in AD 382; and junior standing or above; and approval of the school. 
Art and Design AD 484 Educational Practice with Seminar I 6 hours. The first half of a two-segment sequence of practice teaching, including seminar, to meet certification requirements for teaching in grades six through twelve. Field experience plus lecture, demonstration and discussion. May be repeated once if grade lower than B. Graduate credit only with approval of the school. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in AD 281 and grade of B or better in AD 382 and grade of B or better in AD 482; and credit or concurrent registration in AD 485; and senior standing or above and completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, and approval of the school. 
Art and Design AD 485 Educational Practice with Seminar II 6 hours. The second half of a two-segment sequence of practice teaching, including seminar, to meet certification requirements for teaching in grades six through twelve.  Field experience, plus lecture, demonstration, and discussion. May be repeated once if grade lower than B. Graduate credit only with approval of the school. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in AD 281 and grade of B or better in AD 382 and grade of B or better in AD 482; and credit or concurrent registration in AD 484; and senior standing or above and good academic standing in a teacher eduation program and completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experience and approval of the school. 
Art and Design AD 488 Computer Graphics I 0 TO 4 hours. Principles of interactive computer graphics. Raster and vector display, techniques and hardware considerations. Introduction to two-dimensional and three dimensional rendering. Laboratory. Same as CS 488. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in CS 340. 
Art and Design AD 494 Special Topics in Art Therapy 1 TO 5 hours. Specializations, new developm ents in the field, in-depth study of theory, process, application, or independent study. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 2 to 5 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. A maximjm of 8 hours of credit is allowed for undergraduates; 10 hours for graduate students. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. 
Art and Design AD 499 Cooperative Education 0 TO 4 hours. Introduction to professional practice offering students the opportunity to couple academic learning with professional experience in an off-campus placement. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Only 8 hours of credit may be counted toward satisfying requirements for any art and design major. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00, and approval of the school. 
Art and Design AD 500 Art and Design Teaching Internship 0 TO 2 hours. Practical and theoretical aspects of teaching lecture/lab studio, and/or seminar courses in Art and Design. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and consent of director of graduate studies. 
Art and Design AD 502 Seminar in Contemporary Theory 4 hours. Developments and current issues in contemporary design, studio and media arts: major philosophies, debates, and social/environmental aspects (may include visiting lecturers, critics, and discussants). May be repeated. Must be repeated for a minimum of 16 hours of credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the school, graduate faculty committee, and the student's advisor. 
Art and Design AD 507 Special Projects in Art and Design 0 TO 16 hours. Student initiated projects not covered in available curriculum. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the sponsoring instructor and the graduate faculty committee in the student's area of specialization. 
Art and Design AD 508 Advanced Electronic Visualization and Critique 4 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in electronic visualization through a consultive agreement with graduate faculty committee. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the school graduate faculty committee. 
Art and Design AD 509 Advanced Electronic Visualization 5 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in electronic visualization through a consultive agreement with graduate advisor. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the school graduate faculty committee and the student's advisor. 
Art and Design AD 510 Advanced Graphic Design and Critique 4 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in graphic design by each student through consultive agreement with graduate faculty committee. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the school graduate faculty committee. 
Art and Design AD 511 Advanced Graphic Design 5 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in graphic design by each student through consultive agreement with graduate advisor. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the school graduate faculty committee and the student's advisor. 
Art and Design AD 520 Advanced Industrial Design and Critique 4 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in industrial design by each student through consultive agreement with graduate faculty committee. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the school graduate faculty committee. 
Art and Design AD 521 Advanced Industrial Design 5 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in industrial design by each student through consultive agreement with graduate advisor. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the school graduate faculty committee and the student's advisor. 
Art and Design AD 530 Advanced Studio Arts and Critique 4 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in studio arts by each student through consultive agreement with graduate faculty committee. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the school graduate faculty committee. 
Art and Design AD 531 Advanced Studio Arts 5 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in studio arts by each student through consultive agreement with graduate advisor. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School graduate faculty committee and the student's advisor. 
Art and Design AD 560 Advanced Photography and Critique 4 hours. A forum for presenting and discussing individual work with all photography graduates and faculty participating. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the school graduate faculty committee. 
Art and Design AD 561 Advanced Photography 5 hours. Individualized graduate study; creative projects and research in photography by each student through consultive agreement with graduate advisor. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the school graduate faculty committee and the student's advisor(s). 
Art and Design AD 570 Advanced Moving Image and Critique 4 hours. Individualized graduate study; projects for creative research in film, video, and animation by each student through conference and consultive agreement with graduate faculty committee. May involve supportive consultation in other areas. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the school graduate faculty committee. 
Art and Design AD 571 Advanced Moving Image 5 hours. Individualized graduate study; projects for creative research in film, video, and animation by each student through consultive agreement with graduate advisor. May involve supportive consultation in other areas. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the school graduate faculty committee and the student's advisor. 
Art and Design AD 588 Computer Graphics II 4 hours. State of the art in computer graphics and interactive techniques: Three-dimensional surface and volumetric models. A laboratory is required. Same as CS 526. Prerequisite(s): CS 488. 
Art and Design AD 594 Special Topics in Art and Design 1 TO 4 hours. Specialized research topics in art and design directed and announced by the instructor. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and the student's advisor. 
Art and Design AD 597 Master's Project 0 TO 16 hours. Independent research under faculty supervision in a specific area of interest. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite(s): 20 hours of 500-level courses and consent of the instructor.