2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

AD 317A Photography: The Extended Image 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 217 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students are introduced to techniques for expanding work beyond the traditional digital print while continuing to advance their individual photographic practices.

AD 312A Digital Cinema: Nonfiction Forms 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 212 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Continued development of digital video and audio production skills and knowledge emphasizing nonfiction video production.

AD 311B Human Centered Design: Human Factors and Semantics 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall, even numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 211 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course explores the value of human factors in regard to physical and psychological realm as well as the social implications of design within culture as language through semantic principles.

AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom Teacher 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A survey of a variety of teaching strategies to implement concepts of knowledge, values and skills in the art classroom. Emphasis is placed on design, creativity, visual structures, child development, artists, art criticism, aesthetics, lesson planning, and art production using a variety of media.  

AD 303 Individual Art Review 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: AD 101 and 270 with C- minimum grade; completion or concurrent enrollment in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, and Digital Studio Foundation courses with C- minimum grade; completion or concurrent enrollment in selected 300-level studio concentration; permission of the instructor of the studio concentration. Students must attain a “B-” (2.70) average in their concentration to enroll.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

In this course students will develop resumes, statements of intent, and portfolio presentations to be reviewed and evaluated by a small panel of faculty. Emphasis is placed on evidence of technical mastery, control of composition and design, and the successful development of ideas and concepts within the portfolio.

Notes:

Although this course may be repeated, students receiving either two “U” grades or who withdraw twice from the course will not be allowed to continue in the program.

AD 302 Media and Methodology for Art Education 4 cr.

• Offered: Offered every third semester. Consult with adviser for which semester course will be offered.
• Prerequisites: Admission into pre-methods phase of the School of Education, Leadership and Public Service, ED 201, ED 231, ED 301 and AD 248. AD 248 with a minimum grade of “B” and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the department.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

To explore a variety of media used in the art classroom and to gain knowledge, values and skills in writing comprehensive art education lessons. To implement lesson plans in the schools/museums for practical application.

AD 300 Art and Ideas in Asian Civilizations 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

Engages the formative ideas and artistic traditions of India, China and Japan. Considers the intersection of social forms, intellectual patterns, religious beliefs and aesthetic expressions within each cultural tradition.

AD 299 Associate Research 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Open to associate degree candidates only.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual study with an instructor of a particular studio concentration exploring and using techniques, materials and processes. It must be taken at the hours for regularly presented studio classes in the concentration.

AD 298 Directed Study 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore standing and instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A course arranged by contract with the instructor of a particular studio area.

AD 295 Special Topics in Art and Design 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A course providing art and design experiences not emphasized in regular course offerings. Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.