FA 140: Introduction to Fine Arts* 3 cr.
An introductory study of the principles of art, varying art media, and processes, in order to provide a better basis for judgment and enjoyment of all art expressions. Lecture, discussion, slides, firms, and gallery assignments. Three hours of lecture.

FA 150: Basic Design 3 cr.
A studio course in two-dimensional design concerned with the exploration of basic design components and procedures for element organization. Theories learned will affect both two- and three-dimensional design reasoning. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 151: Perspective Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 100. A mechanical approach to drawing but with an emphasis on free-hand development using various drawing techniques. Detailed line drawings only. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 180: Color Theory 3 cr.
A laboratory course concerned primarily with a comprehensive investigation of contemporary color and theory and use, color in nature, and color as used in terms of light. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 200: Intermediate Drawing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 100. Continuation of exploration of materials and techniques of drawing with concentration on the human figure and figurative drawing. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 210: Computer Graphics I 3 cr.
Prerequisites: FA 100 and 150. Fine Arts majors or consent of the department. An introduction to MacIntosh computer programs and file formats used for graphic design as well as fine art application. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 221: Art Education for Elementary Schools 3 cr.
A critical analysis and evaluation of past and present concepts of art education with a view towards developing a functional art program for the elementary schools of Louisiana. Art materials, techniques, and art activities recommended for use in the elementary school grades. Readings, discussions, and studio activities. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 240: Art History Survey--Prehistoric Origins to the Renaissance* 3 cr.
A survey of the development of the visual arts from prehistoric through Gothic period. Lecture, slides, and films. Three hours of lecture.

FA 241: Art History Survey--Renaissance to Present* 3 cr.
A survey of the development of the visual arts from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. Lecture, slides, and films. Three hours of lecture.

FA 250: Intermediate Design 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 100, FA 150, and FA 180 or consent of department. A studio course basic to all areas of art, concerned mainly with the process of abstraction. The primary objectives include encouraging imagination and developing creative ability while establishing a sense of artistic discrimination. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 260: Basic Ceramics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 150. An introductory course in pottery making. Study and application of total studio process from production to glazing and firing ceramic ware. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 265: Crafts 3 cr.
Study in the practice of crafts as they relate to educational, therapeutic, and recreational areas. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 270: Basic Sculpture 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 150 or consent of the department. Introduction to the development of three-dimensional structure. Projects using appropriate material and processes with an emphasis on the additive approach. Lecture, slides, film, outside readings. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 281: Painting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 100. Studio problems in still-life directed toward conceptual attitudes. Analysis of structure and color in composition. Individual criticism and class discussion. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 282: Intermediate Painting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 150, 180, and 281 or consent of department. Designed to increase student command of technique as well as development of a sense of personal vision and style and includes individual criticism, class discussion, visiting artists and lecturers. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 300: Advanced Drawing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 200 or consent of the department. Directed use of various drawing materials to express visual forms. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 302: Portrait Study 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 200 or consent of the department. Drawing from models of various age levels using various opaque and transparent media to construct a solid head form. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 311: Typography 3 cr.
A study of construction of type and form of letters with a concentration on problems in design using typography, as a design element in layout. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 312: Graphic Design Layout and Production 3 cr.
An analysis and development of basic layout principles and procedures applicable to all types of printed material. Studies include typesetting, printing and materials, imposition, binding and mechanicals. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 313: Graphic Design and Visual Communications I 3 cr.
Prerequisites: FA 250 and FA 311 or consent of department. A study combining the disciplines of illustration, design and typography into a practical application of advertising art. Course content includes packaging design, brochures, billboards, newspaper ads, etc. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 314: Advertising Illustration: Concepts and Techniques 3 cr.
Prerequisites: FA 101 and FA 250 or consent of the department. A course designed to enhance and in crease the student's ability to create original approaches in advertising illustration. Experiential instruction in photo and illustration indication and numerous basic, contemporary illustration styles. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 330: Printmaking, Relief 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 100 or consent of department. Woodcut, collograph, and monotype will be taught with emphasis placed on mastery of technical skills and personal expression. Both traditional and experimental methods of image making will be explored. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 331: Basic Serigraphy 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 250 or consent of the department. Basic silkscreen printing techniques using various methods including cut paper lacquer stencil, film and direct screen photo emulsions. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 334: Basic Intaglio 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 250 or consent of the department. Basic printmaking intaglio techniques using zinc and copper plates. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 350: Advanced Design 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 250. This course offers students a creative opportunity to search for original solutions to design problems. The course requires conceptual thinking and artistic follow-through to create effective pictorial symbols or designs. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 359: Creative Darkroom Techniques 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 250 or consent of the department. Art-oriented photography, focusing primarily on darkroom process manipulations. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 369: Mixed Media 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 250 or consent of the department Creative and imaginative designs evolving from discoveries in accidental reactions of mixed media leading to methods of application. An emphasis on principles of design. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 370: Intermediate Sculpture 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 270. Continuation of the development of three-dimensional sculpture. Projects using appropriate material and processes. Emphasis on the subfractive approach. Lectures, slides, film, and outside reading. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 381: Watercolor 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 100 or consent of department. Traditional and experimental uses of watercolor will be taught with emphasis placed on planning, mastery of techniques and creativity. Subject matter will be still life, landscape, abstracted objects. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 387: Airbrush 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 250. Applications of the airbrush through individual problems in design, rendering, pictorial rendering, portrait and figure rendering, technical illustration and architectural rendering. Results evaluated in terms of problem analysis, solution, presentation and current professional standards. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 388: Rendering 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 250 or consent of the department. Photorealistic representation of objects which represent surface qualifies such as cellophane, wood, glass, foil, paper or fabric. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 414: Graphic Design and Visual Communication II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 313. A studio course concentrating on the development of essential advertising skills, including problem-solving and creative thinking associated with the area of layout, utilization of illustration, design and typography. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 430: Advanced Printmaking 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 330, FA 331, FA 334, or consent of department. Further study in one or more of the printmaking techniques (intaglio, serigraphy, or relief). Emphasis is placed on personal expression and refining technical skills. One hour lecture and five hours laboratory.

FA 440: American Art History 3 cr.
A selective study of American painting, architecture, sculpture, and design from the Federal era to present. Three hours of lecture.

FA 441: History of Modern Art 3 cr.
Investigations into the rise of Modernism in art and architecture, from its origins in the 19th century up to the present day. The works of European and American artists, architects, and designers will be related to major movements in the arts, and to wider cultural contexts. Lectures, slides, outside readings. Three hours of lecture.

FA 470: Advanced Sculpture 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 370. The problems of sculptural form as expressed in a variety of materials. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 481: Advanced Watercolor 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FA 381 or consent of department. Emphasis is placed on expressive and independent painting planned and executed by the student to meet his or her individual creative needs with guidance from faculty member. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 489: Painting Workshop 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Emphasis is placed on expressive and independent painting planned and executed by the student to meet his or her individual creative needs with guidance from a faculty member. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

FA 490: Seminar in Fine Arts 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from the popular trends in advertising, architecture, graphics, interior design, industrial design, and photographic composition. Six hours of seminar.

FA 495: Independent Study 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Emphasis on expressive independent works of art or an original project in the history and theory of art. The student will complete a major project in an area of specialty with faculty guidance. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Six hours of independent study.

FA 499: Internship 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Majors only; 2.75 overall GPA and 3.2 Fine Arts GPA. Provides an opportunity for experience directly under the supervision of a recognized area fine arts professional. The student must not have previously worked for the agency sponsoring the internship. Minimum of 120 hours of work required. Courses will be graded on a pass/no credit basis.

FA 640: American Art 3 cr.
A study of American painting, architecture, sculpture, and design from the Revolution to the present. Three hours of lecture.

FA 641: History of Modern Art 3 cr.
Investigations into the rise of Modernism in art and architecture, from its origins in the 19th century up to the present day. The works of European and American artists, architects, and designers will be related to major movements in the arts, and to wider cultural contexts. Lectures, slides, outside readings. Three hours of lecture.

FA 690: Seminar in Fine Arts 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from the popular trends in advertising, architecture, graphics, interior design, industrial design, and photographic composition. Six hours of seminar.

FA 695: Independent Workshop Study 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Emphasis on expressive independent works of art or an original project in the history and theory of art. The student will execute a major project in an area of specialty with faculty guidance. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Six hours of independent study.

FA 790: Special Topics in Fine Arts  3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit. Special topics will be selected from such areas as art education, art history, art theory, crafts, and ceramics. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.