2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

AD 280 History of Photography 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A study of the photographic medium as a means of political, technological, philosophical and creative endeavors from the invention of the daguerreotype to digital imaging. The history will be presented within the context of the development of genres demonstrating the reciprocal effect of the medium with society.

AD 270 Concepts and Culture 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: AD 101, AD 110 or AD 240 or AD 355, and sophomore standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Integrative Thinking (INTT)

This course engages in the direct experiential understanding and development of ideas and intentions within art and design. The emphasis is on understanding the relationship of art/design and its maker to culture at-large as a method of contextualizing a student’s current and future work. The comparative study of cultural products, visual representation, and visual conditioning, both historically and in contemporary society, will be discussed.

AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall semester of odd-numbered years
• 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)

Survey of the visual arts and architecture of Japan from prehistory to the present. Includes consideration of the core values that are expressed through Japanese art.

AD 260 Why America Looks This Way 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

Survey of the ideas and events determining the development of American architecture.

AD 248 Introduction to Art Education 4 cr.

• Offered: Offered every third semester. Consult with adviser for which semester course will be offered.
• Prerequisites: AD 101, AD 270, a minimum grade point average of 2.70 in the department and admission to a teacher education program. Students must have a portfolio review of previous work.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to art education and concepts of knowledge, values and skills with different media in the art classroom. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive art education, audiovisual productions, planning and organizing of an art room and writing lesson plans. A “B” or higher must be earned to take AD 302.

AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to world art from 1400 to the present. The course introduces issues of structure, meaning, context, technique and style in art in relation to specific artistic traditions. Content includes the visual arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Pacific and the West from the Renaissance through Postmodernism.

AD 234 Computer Art: Motion 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: AD 134 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of concepts and practices of computer art with an emphasis on keyframe and procedural animation methods. 

AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to world art from prehistory to 1400. The course introduces issues of artistic structure, meaning, context, technique and style in relation to specific artistic traditions. Its content includes visual arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia and the West from prehistory through the Gothic period.

AD 224 Woodworking: Joinery, Boxes, and Cabinets 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the joinery techniques used in creating functional solid wood and plywood cabinetry. Emphasis is placed on the design and construction of doors, drawers, cabinets, and the use of both store-bought and handmade hardware. 
 

AD 223 Metalsmithing 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of skills and knowledge of basic blacksmithing in the production of utilitarian and non-utilitarian forged objects. Beginning through advanced techniques of forging hot steel are covered.