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Herron School of Art and Design
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Non-degree/elective course descriptions
A204 |
This course introduces the book as a conceptual entity providing the basics for the artist book as a distinct medium. Objective is to integrate visual narrative with structure, performance, expressive craftsmanship, and conceptual soundness. Coursework will consist of a number of conceptual/formal projects, an introduction to a variety of binding styles and a collaborative edition production, which will include papermaking and box making. |
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A261 |
An introductory course providing hands-on learning experiences in using the Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop, a pixel-based paint and image-editing software package, to create, scan, and manipulate images. A studio course open to students with little or no computer experience. |
A291 |
This course introduces the basics of traditional and experimental bookbinding. Objective is to understand the binding process as a visual language, to develop expressive craftsmanship, and to integrate concept with form. Course work will consist of a number of binding projects, an introduction to papermaking and letterpress printing. |
C204 |
Beginning studio introduction to hand-building, glazing, and firing of clay as an expressive studio medium applicable to contemporary and sculptural concepts. |
C206 |
Focus on wheel throwing as an expressive tool within an overall ceramic experience. Clay vessels will be utilized to develop an understanding of glazing and firing techniques. Traditional forms will be used to expand sensitivity too material, history, and wheel throwing techniques. |
E101-E102 |
Introduction to drawing, exploring a wide range of techniques. Study from nature and still life objects and sketching from the model. Will not count toward a BFA degree. |
E105-E106 |
Introduction to the techniques of painting. Aspects of pictorial composition; wide range of media. Painting from still life and live model. Will not count toward a BFA degree. |
E109 |
Introduction to basic design and color theory through the manipulation of imagery in two-dimensional media. Equal emphasis on thought processes and manual skills. |
E111 |
Introduction of basic metalsmithing and jewelry design techniques. Student will work hands-on on a series of projects to develop 3-D design skills and to create works that express individual ideas. Emphasis will be on metalsmithing as an art medium. |
E113 |
Provides an overview of basic skills used to create three-dimensional art to explore traditional and contemporary sculpture materials. Emphasis is on both additive and subtractive methods of working. Goals include acquiring technical skills, understanding the physical and expressive possibilities of sculpture, and learning safe, appropriate use of tools and materials. |
E201 |
Introduction to the basics of black-and-white fine art photography for non-art majors only. Students provide their own fully manual 35mm camera. Will not count toward a BFA degree. |
E209 |
Exploration of drawing and its uses in professional interior design. Idea development, communicating design components and refined skills of presentation will be emphasized. |
E214 |
Designed for the novice, this class facilitates viewers in interpreting powerful images form our contemporary world, staring with art and moving across popular culture and academic disciplines. Classes involve making and interpreting images. Essential questions help students examine how visual images impact their lives. Convenes at Herron with off-site visits to museums and public spaces. |
H100 | |
H221 | This course is an introduction for non-majors to the methods and issues within the discipline of art history and offers a chronological overview of the history of art. Students will learn to look critically at art, learn about arts place in society and history while developing an understanding of art. This course is designed for non-art majors. |
P210 |
Includes the study of features and basic construction of the head. Exploration of various media. Emphasis on rending flesh tones, form, and colors with respect to the model. |
P220 |
Investigation of watercolor processes and techniques. Emphasis on individual creative objectives. Very intense study that will require exploration of watercolor to its fullest potential. |
P222 |
Prerequisite P220 This is a continuation of P220 watercolor. Students will work independently and be responsible for further investigation of concepts and ideas. |
R201 | This course will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the history, practice and application of art therapy in the clinical setting. The exploration of two schools of thought in the field will be explored, as well as the use of art therapy with children, adults, and group work and family art therapeutic interventions. Students will engage with a variety of materials, and learn to evaluate the use of those materials within the therapeutic setting. Multicultural issues in the field will also be discussed. Students will also explore art diagnosis and assessment. An exploration of the use of other expressive therapies such as drama, movement and the use of writing in conjunction with art therapy will be included in the course. Prior visual art experience is encouraged but not required. |
R201 |
Calligraphy means ‘beautiful writing,’ and you will learn how to make your own writing beautiful in many ways. The course will begin with the foundations of writing in Western culture and continue through the historical development of the written word to the calligraphic art of today. Topics will include: Egyptian phonetic alphabet, the Celtic alphabet, The Gothic Blackletter alphabet and amazing novelty lettering such as calligrams, calligraphs and ambigrams. |
R201 | This course will cover the course of historical painting techniques. The development of the technical skills and knowledge necessary to execute work in a variety of mediums will be enhanced through project learning exercises. One on one instruction and assignments will encourage a broad understanding of the materials involved with working with various medium as well as how these mediums relate to periods within the context of art history. Basic projects will include but are not limited to working with oil on panel, encaustic, egg tempera and fresco painting. |
R201 |
This course introduces the basics of traditional and historic setting of type by hand. Skills are built in hand printing on the traditional letterpress, editioning and fine-tuning of the printing process. Focus will be on the expressive combining of digital with traditional text and exploration of expressive potentials of the unique properties of this historic process. |
R201 |
You will learn how to create ‘pop-up’ and other marvelous movable paper engineering constructions in the intriguing class. First used in the thirteenth century to teach astronomy, geography and medicine, it was not until the eighteenth century that moveable books ware designed for amusement. Working with a knowledge of pop up mechanisms and other categories of paper engineering you will be prepared to create your own personalized works of art. |
R202 | This course takes a didactic and experiential approach to further investigate the use of art therapy in practice with various populations. Art therapy 1 is devoted to providing the student with an array of information involving the use of art therapy in a variety of settings, whereas art therapy 2 will allow for a more in-depth look into some of the arenas previously investigated, as well as more experientials, culminating in a group experiential at the end of the semester involving the use of junk sculpture in art therapy, working in groups. A closer look at group practices will also allow for the student to engage further with group dynamics. |
Interior design classes |
These classes have been specifically designed for Interior Design students. For more information about this program, please contact IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology (317) 274-4567. |