2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 20, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • ADAH 151 - INTRODUCTION TO NON-WESTERN ART


    Credits: Three
    This course introduces students to the art and architecture of the Americas, Africa, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and the Far East. Course material covers a broad geographic and chronological span. Students will be introduced to the native arts of Oceanic cultures including the Maori, the Sepik River cultures, Easter Island, and Hawaii. Material will also introduce the arts of China, Japan, Korea, sub-Saharran and West Africa and the American Northwest. Readings and museum visits will supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion.
  
  • ADAH 200H - TOPICS IN HISTORY OF ART


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
    Topics in art history courses for Honor Students are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests.  These courses survey the visual elements, principles of design, media, and history of art. Slide lectures, museum visits, and discussions will enhance the student’s ability to understand and appreciate art. The purpose of the course is to provide the skills to develop a critical awareness of the concepts and methods employed in art analysis.  For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
  
  • ADAH 201H - GREEK ART & ARCHAEOLOGY


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
    This course will explore the material culture of the Greek world from the Neolithic (6000 BC) to the Roman period. Students will explore the archaeological remains of the Aegean Bronze Age, the beginnings of Greek culture and architecture in the Dark Age period (8th c. BC) and the development of art and architecture in the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. The monuments and objects examined in this class form the foundation for later artistic developments. Readings and museum visits will supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion.
  
  • ADAH 202 - HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN I


    Credits: Three
    This course surveys the history of the decorative arts in their architectural, social, economic, and political contexts with a focus on styles, motifs and influences in the development of each style, from the earliest evidence of creative expression in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, and from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Spain, and the Orient through the French styles.
  
  • ADAH 206H - INTERPRETING WORLD ART: SYMBOL, MAGIC,


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
    This course surveys the visual representations of myths and the use of symbols in art from the Paleolithic period to the present. The course examines the topic from a global perspective and investigates the use of symbols across a variety of cultures and time periods. Students gain an understanding of how images manipulate and define or re-define mythologies and how meanings are embedded within visual culture. The course is designed to provide students with no previous background in art or art history with the knowledge and ability to read and comprehend meaning within works of art from western and non-western cultures.
    Note: For Honors Status only.
  
  • ADAH 207H - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE STUDY OF ART


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
    This course examines innovative applications of digital technologies in the examination of art and archaeological materials. Students will explore a variety of topics including the use of x-ray and multispectral imaging technology in the examination of works or art and site prospections, 3-D modeling software for site reconstruction, LIDAR and photogrammerty for acquiring detailed object, building and site measurements, and archaeological techniques for material sourcing, dating and artifact analysis. The course is designed to introduce students to cutting edge technologies in the study of art. Readings and hands-on laboratory exercises will supplement slide lecture.
  
  • ADAH 225 - MYTH, MEANING & SYMBOL IN ART


    Credits: Three
    From the beginning, humans have used myths and symbols to structure and understand the visible and unseen forces that shape the physical world. This course surveys the visual representations of these myths and the use of symbols in art from the Paleolithic period to the present. Students will gain an understanding of how images manipulate and define or redefine mythologies and how meanings are embedded within visual culture. This course is designed to provide students with no previous background in art or art history with the knowledge and ability to read and comprehend meaning within works of art from western and non-western cultures.
    Cross-listed: ADAH 325
  
  • ADAH 235 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY


    Credits: Three
    This course surveys some of the most famous archaeological sites and discoveries from the Near East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The sites, finds and civilizations examined provide an overview of archaeological investigations from across the globe, including the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, paleo-human remains from Olduvai Gorge, the mound builders of Cahokia, the Inca, Aztec, and Maya civilizations, and excavations at Stonehenge, Uruk, and elsewhere. The course also provides a basic introduction to the methods and principles of archaeological investigation. Students will apply these principles while participating in their own simulated excavation. Lectures and hands-on exploration of archaeological materials and techniques provide unique opportunities to understand the methods and the results of archaeological investigation.
    Note: This course is designed for students with no previous background in archeology or art history but who have always have had an interest in archaeological discoveries and the past.
  
  • ADAH 252 - HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADAH 202, Minimum grade C-
    This course is a continuation of ADAH 202 as a historical survey of the decorative arts in their architectural, social, economic, and political contexts with a focus on styles, motifs, and influences in the development of each style, including the English and American periods, and the 19th and 20th-century styles
  
  • ADAH 270 - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS IN ART & ARCHAOLOGY


    Credits: Three
    This course introduces students to technologies and materials that have been used by artists and architects throughout the course of human history. Students witness and participate in demonstrations of art production using both ancient and modern techniques. Course topics may include explorations of metallurgical technologies, ancient kiln design, pottery and tile manufacture, fresco and tempura techniques, casting techniques, stone tool manufacture and raw material location and sourcing. The course combines in- class lectures with hands on experiences to provide students with the knowledge to experiment, explore and understand the artistic and architectural technologies of various cultures and time periods.
  
  • ADAH 270H - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS IN ART & ARCHEOLOGY


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
    This course introduces students to technologies and materials that have been used by artists and architects throughout the course of human history. Students witness and participate in demonstrations of art production using both ancient and modern techniques.  Course topics may include explorations of metallurgical technologies, ancient kiln design, pottery and tile manufacture, fresco and tempura techniques, casting techniques, stone tool manufacture and raw material location and sourcing.  The course combines in-class lectures with hands on experiences to provide students with the knowledge to experiment, explore and understand the artistic and architectural technologies of various cultures and time periods.
  
  • ADAH 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
    Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests.  These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
  
  • ADAH 302 - MODERN ART & ARCHITECTURE


    Credits: Three
    This course surveys the development of conscious thought as it applied to the ordering of human spaces. Focus will be brought to bear on the major historical movements of interior architecture and design to fully understand and recognize the styles, motifs, and influences in the continuous flow of ideas. The examination of the effects of industrialism through Victorian, the Aesthetic and Secessionist movements, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Modernists, Pre and Post War. Emphasis in this class is placed on contextual familiarity. The nature of the goal indicates presentation and discussion with visual aides.
  
  • ADAH 325 - MYTH, MEANING & SYMBOL IN ART


    Credits: Three
    From the beginning, humans have used myths and symbols to structure and understand the visible and unseen forces that shape the physical world. This course surveys the visual representations of these myths and the use of symbols in art form the Paleolithic period to the present.  Students will gain an understanding of how images manipulate and define or redefine mythologies and how meanings are embedded within visual culture.  This course is designed to provide students with no previous background in art or art history with the knowledge and ability to read and comprehend meaning within works of art from western and non-western cultures. 
    Cross-listed: ADAH 225
  
  • ADAH 330 - GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADAH 150, Minimum grade C-
    This course surveys the history of graphic design from the origins of ancient writing systems through the development of modernism in Europe and the States. The work and philosophies of historically significant design movements, designers, and design firms will be studied in-depth. The influence of technology, culture, and socio-political factors on the evolution of graphic design will also be explored.
  
  • ADAH 335 - GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADAH 330, Minimum grade C-
    This course, a continuation of ADAH 330 Graphic Design History I, focuses on specific topics with an emphasis on late 20th century to contemporary issues. Topics include: Beyond Modernism, the Shift to America, Pluralism and Postmodernism, Digital and Typographic Revolution, the Social Role of the Designer: A Global View, and Multimedia Today.
  
  • ADAH 336 - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE STUDY OF ART


    Credits: Three
    This course examines innovative applications of digital technologies in the examination of art and archaeological materials. Students will explore a variety of topics including the use of x-ray and multispectral imaging technology in the examination of works of art and site prospections, 3-D modeling software for site reconstruction, LIDAR and photogrammetry for acquiring detailed object, building and site measurements, and archaeological techniques for material sourcing, dating and artifact analysis. The course is designed to introduce students to cutting edge technologies in the study of art. Readings and hands-on laboratory exercises will supplement slide lecture.
  
  • ADAH 337 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS


    Credits: Three
    This course provides an introduction to the principles and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related spatial analysis tools. The course is designed to offer a broad overview of technologies used in examination of natural and man-made environments and cultural landscapes. Lectures will introduce students to theories, terminology, and examples of spatial analysis with emphasis placed on the application of this technology in archaeological and cultural resource contexts. Students will gain hands-on experience in the application of these technologies through laboratory exercises that introduce state of the art GIS and spatial analysis software.
    Cross-listed: See SCI 337
  
  • ADAH 350 - MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART


    Credits: Three
    This course is a historical survey of 20th and 21st century art with an emphasis placed on contemporary developments in Western art from post-impressionism to the present. Content includes the works of women and artists of color.
  
  • ADAH 351 - MAYA, AZTEC, & OLMEC ART & ARCHAEOLOGY


    Credits: Three
    This course will explore the material remains of ancient Mesoamerica, from approximately the second millennium BC to the Spanish conquest of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521. Content introduces students to the art, architecture and mythologies of the civilizations that developed in Mesoamerica during this period with particular emphasis on Olmec, Maya, Aztec and Teotihuacan cultures.
  
  • ADAH 352 - NATIVE AMERICAN ART & ARCHAEOLOGY


    Credits: Three
    This course surveys the art and architecture of the native cultures of the Americas. The material introduced covers a broad geographic and chronological span that begins approximately 30,000 years ago and extends to the current era. Students will explore the cultures and archaeological remains of indigenous populations of North America including those of the Northwest Pacific coast, the Plains, the Southwest, and the mound building cultures of the eastern United States. Students will also explore the indigenous cultures of South America, including the Moche and Inca (Mesoamerican cultures (Olmec, Aztec, Maya) are examined in ADAH 351). Particular focus will be placed on the Native American center of Cahokia, located just east of St. Louis. Readings and museum visits supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion.
  
  • ADAH 353 - ART OF ISLAM


    Credits: Three
    This course surveys the art and architecture of Islam from approximately 650 AD to the present. Students will explore the rich artistic and architectural heritage of the Islamic world including the art and architecture of the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties and the innovations of Islamic artists and architects in Egypt, Persia, India, and the Ottoman Empire. Course material covers important works of architecture, painting, sculpture and the decorative arts, including the Dome of the Rock, the Great Mosques of Isfahan, Cordoba and Damascus as well as Qurans, illustrated manuscripts, metalwork and ceramics. Readings and museum visits will supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion.
  
  • ADAH 360 - ART & ARCHAEOLOGY OF GREECE


    Credits: Three
    This course will explore the material culture of the Greek world from the Neolithic (6000 BC) to the Roman period. The material introduced covers a broad chronological span. Students will explore the archaeological remains of the Aegean Bronze Age, the beginnings of Greek cult and architecture in the Dark Age period (8th c. BC) and the development of art and architecture in the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. The monuments and objects examined in this class form the foundation for later artistic developments. Readings and museum visits will supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion. This course will provide a thorough introduction to the art and architecture of ancient Greece and will examine recent discoveries uncovered through archaeological investigations.
  
  • ADAH 361 - ROMAN ART & ARCHAEOLOGY


    Credits: Three
    This course will explore the art and architecture of the Roman world. The material begins with an introduction to the achievements of the Etruscans, who preceded and influenced the development of Roman art and culture. The monuments, engineering advances and art of the Roman Republic and Imperial period are then examined in detail. Course material covers works of architecture, painting, sculpture and decorative art that remain influential models for architects and artists. Readings and museum visits will supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion.
  
  • ADAH 362 - EGYPTIAN ART & ARCHAEOLOGY


    Credits: Three
    This course will explore Egyptian material culture from the Predynastic period through the Roman period. The material introduced covers a broad chronological span that witnessed the construction of some of the most powerful monuments of the ancient world. Students will explore the beginning of Egyptian culture and settlement along the banks of the Nile River, the development of monumental architecture, including the pyramid complex at Giza, and innovations in sculpture, painting, and precious objects that would influence the Greeks and later civilizations. Discussions of Egyptian culture, religion, and history provide a context for examinations of works of art. Readings and museum visits supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion. This course will provide a through introduction to the art and architecture of Egyptian culture and will examine recent discoveries uncovered through archaeological investigations.
  
  • ADAH 364 - LATE ANTIQUE & EARLY CHRISTIAN ART


    Credits: Three
    This course surveys the art and architecture produced during the late Roman period through the early Christian period. This time span witnessed political and religious transitions as the world of pagan Rome gave way to that of early Christianity. The material presented in this course examines the development of art and architecture throughout this transitional period. Students will examine the role of pagan art in the construction of Christian iconography, the development of early Christian sacred space, and the continued influence of Roman culture and images through the Carolingian period. Readings and museum visits will supplement slide lectures and provide a point of departure for in-class discussion.
  
  • ADAH 365 - MEDIEVAL ART


    Credits: Three
    This course is a survey of the art, sculpture, and architecture of the Middle Ages and will include an examination of works from the Early Christian Period, the Byzantine Era, Carolingian Art, Ottonian Art, Romanesque Art, and Gothic Art.
  
  • ADAH 370 - ART ITALIAN RENAISSANCE


    Credits: Three
    This course is a survey of Art of the Italian Renaissance and introduces the works of major painters and sculptors of the 13th and 14th, and 15th and 16th centuries including: Cimabue, Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, and Tintoretto etc.
  
  • ADAH 375 - BAROQUE ART


    Credits: Three
    This course is a survey of painting and sculpture in 17th century Western Europe and includes the examination of work of Caravaggio, Poussin, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velasquez, Hals, Vermeer, etc.
  
  • ADAH 376 - ART OF THE 18TH & 19TH CENTURIES


    Credits: Three
    This course explores the development of art and architecture during the 18th and 19th centuries. Course material will focus on a selection of works of architecture, painting and sculpture that were produced by artists working primarily in the Western world through the late 19th century. Students will examine a variety of topics and artistic styles including Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism. Readings and museum visits will supplement slide lectures.
  
  • ADAH 380 - HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY


    Credits: Three
    This course is a survey of the history of photography concentrating on technical and esthetic developments from earliest experiments through digital methods. The course will also explore the social impact of photography.
  
  • ADAH 400 - ART THEORY & CRITICISM


    Credits: Three
    This course surveys art criticism of the 20th century. Some associated criticism of architecture also is included. Neoclassical criticism of the 18th century and romantic criticism of the 19th century are considered as a prelude to high modernism, which is then followed by the anti-aesthetic and postmodernism. Values, arguments and ideologies of criticism are explored, and the content is enhanced with supplementary slide lectures.
  
  • ADAH 401 - ART HISTORY CAPSTONE


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
    This course is designed as an in depth examination of a topic in the students primary field of interest. The students topic will be selected with the guidance of the instructor and will be explored through research, experimentation or field study. It is recommended that this course be taken in the senior year.
  
  • ADAH 496 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 6
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Program Director Approval
    A student desiring to take a course on an independent study basis may do so by obtaining the approval of the instructor, the area Program Director, and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The option of taking a course on an independent study basis is considered a privilege and is limited generally to those mature students capable of handling the necessary responsibilities. Independent study request forms can be obtained in the Student Service Center. Additional guidelines are stated on these forms.
  
  • ADAH 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 6
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
    Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events.  For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
  
  • ADAH 597 - SPECIAL STUDIES POST-GRAD ART HISTORY


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
    This course is intended primarily for educators who wish to increase their skill level in any of the art history courses offered.
    Note: Prospective students must contact the director of the Studio Art Program for permission to enroll.
  
  • ADGD 260 - INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL THINKING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 265, Minimum Grade C-; or Instructor’s permission.
    In this introductory course, students explore the process of making meaning through visual language. By studying and experimenting with design elements and principles, they will become familiar with the fundamentals of visual communication and the basic design process.
  
  • ADGD 265 - INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA


    Credits: Three
    Students learn the Macintosh environment and several key software applications utilized in the graphic design industry.  This course requires no previous computer experience.
  
  • ADGD 275 - DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 265, Minimum Grade C-
    Students acquire advanced skills using raster and vector application as they develop meaningful images.
  
  • ADGD 290 - SYMBOL & IMAGE


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 260, ADGD 265, Minimum Grade C-
    Students will continue to explore and understand the process of making meaning through visual language. Emphasis will be placed on the exploration of the cultural shift toward communicating through symbols and imagery.  Focus will also be on the development of each student’s individual creative process and their ability to explore multiple solutions to a single problem.
  
  • ADGD 296 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Program Director Approval
    A student desiring to take a course on an independent study basis may do so by obtaining the approval of the instructor, the area Program Director, and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The option of taking a course on an independent study basis is considered a privilege and is limited generally to those mature students capable of handling the necessary responsibilities. Independent study request forms can be obtained in the Student Service Center. Additional guidelines are stated on these forms.
  
  • ADGD 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
    Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
  
  • ADGD 310 - WEB DESIGN I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 275, Minimum Grade C-
    This course provides an introduction to the aesthetic and technical considerations of effective website development. Students will explore HTML and CSS, the production of web graphics, design principles applied to digital media, and usability.

     

  
  • ADGD 320 - BOOK DESIGN & CRAFT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 290, Minimum Grade C-
    This course will cover basic binding techniques, form, and the design and layout of books. Focus will be on the exploration of visual narrative sequence and typographic design in addition to the craftsmanship and technical details of fine bookbinding.

     

  
  • ADGD 361 - TYPOGRAPHY I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 260, ADGD 265; Minimum grade C-
    This course introduces students to the history, function, and design of typography. Students learn to recognize the qualities of successful typographic design while developing the skills required to create innovative and appropriate typographic solutions.
  
  • ADGD 365 - PUBLICATION DESIGN


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 265, ADGD 361; Minimum grade C-
    Students apply skills developed in prior graphic design course-work to the multi-faceted specialty of publication design. As students develop innovative solutions for projects, they will learn to consider issues essential to successful publication design including: client profile, design research, publication type and function, media and distribution. Developing highly professional, portfolio-caliber design solutions will be a key focus of this course.
  
  • ADGD 375 - PACKAGING DESIGN I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 361, Minimum Grade C-
    Students will begin designing in three-dimensional space to create innovative, well-crafted design solutions appropriate for essential aspects of packaging including: purpose and function, target market and retail environment, form appropriateness, and materials. Emphasis is placed on the development of a professional design approach and solutions that can be commercially produced and are responsive to marketing environments. Environmentally responsible materials and processes will be stressed.
  
  • ADGD 380 - ILLUSTRATION


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADSA 151; Minimum grade C-
    Students learn a graphic and conceptual approach to illustration through a series of demonstrations and sample projects, which builds on the existing knowledge of design and drawing. Creativity, content, communication, technique mastery and craft are emphasized.
  
  • ADGD 390 - TYPOGRAPHY II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 361, Minimum Grade C-
    This course offers students the opportunity to further refine their typographic skills through the development of complex information design projects. Highly considered, innovative solutions will be designed and produced.
  
  • ADGD 461 - GRAPHIC DESIGN CAPSTONE


    Credits: Six
    Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
    This course challenges senior students to develop and produce a significant visual communication design project. Students are encouraged to base their project on a subject about which they have a deep interest. The resulting project is expected to be multi-faceted, intelligent, innovative, and purposeful. The project’s scope should encompass research, concept development, writing, design, prototype testing, and final production. As the culminating project of the graphic design degree, this project should meet the highest standards of design. This semester long process concludes with the formal review of each student’s project by a panel of design professionals.
  
  • ADGD 468 - DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 275, Minimum Grade C-
    Advanced design, illustration, and computer skills are applied to the development of solutions for illustration and design projects.
  
  • ADGD 470 - PACKAGING DESIGN II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 375, Minimum grade C-
    This course offers senior graphic design students the opportunity to develop innovative solutions for complex packaging projects. The development of a refined conceptual process and highly professional solutions is emphasized.
  
  • ADGD 472 - IDENTITY DESIGN


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 290, Minimum grade C-
    Identity design is the development of a cohesive and memorable visual image for a particular client and or brand. Using research and critical thinking, conceptualization, ideation and editorial tone, typography, color and imagery, students will design logos, visual systems and applications for those identities.
  
  • ADGD 475 - ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGN


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 275, ADGD 361, Minimum grade C-
    The intent of this course is to explore ways in which exhibition and environmental graphics, signage and wayfinding, are conceptualized and created to enhance the experience of the user community through interactivity with form and shape.
  
  • ADGD 480 - PUBLICATION DESIGN II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 365; Minimum grade C-
    Students refine their design skills as they develop solutions to complex publication design projects. An advanced approach to all phases of project development is expected.
  
  • ADGD 494 - SENIOR SHOW EXPERIENCE


    Credits: None
    Prerequisite: Program Director approval required
    To satisfy the requirements of the BFA/BA degree in Art & Design, a senior show experience (0 credits) must be completed in collaboration with the area program director.
    Cross-listed: See ADID 494, ADIN 494, ADSA 494
  
  • ADGD 496 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Program Director Approval
    A student desiring to take a course on an independent study basis may do so by obtaining the approval of the instructor, the area Program Director, and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The option of taking a course on an independent study basis is considered a privilege and is limited generally to those mature students capable of handling the necessary responsibilities. Independent study request forms can be obtained in the Student Service Center. Additional guidelines are stated on these forms.
  
  • ADGD 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
    Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
  
  • ADGD 498 - SENIOR SEMINAR


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
    During this culminating experience, students will assess their design work, interests and aptitudes while making final preparations for seeking employment and beginning their professional career. The course emphasizes the communication aspect of the design profession, i.e., in addition to a solid portfolio, students will focus on developing the articulation and presentation skills that are essential to the profession.
  
  • ADGD 499 - INTERNSHIP


    Credits: Variable between 3 and 6
    Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
  
  • ADID 150 - INTERIOR DESIGN FOUNDATIONS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADSA 100, ADSA 101; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADSA 150, ADSA 151

    This course introduces interior design theory, processes and vocabulary, including fundamentals of programming, space planning, human factors, materials, color, lighting, and professional practice. Focus will be placed on the development and communication of ideas in graphic and verbal forms. The course will include lecture, studio and field trips.
  
  • ADID 200 - INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADSA 150, ADSA 151, ADID 150; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 201

    This beginning interior design studio combines design theory and vocabulary with the study of human dimensions and response to the environment. Topics include application of basic design principles and elements to the built environment, understanding of interior volumes, spatial relationships, application of color theory, and basic principles of life safety for interior design.
  
  • ADID 201 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS & TECHNOLOGY I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADSA 150, ADSA 151, ADID 150; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 200

    This course introduces drawing communications and conventions used to prepare and present scale drawings in architectural drafting. Students will develop competency using architectural drawing tools and techniques to produce technical drawings. Graphic communication to visualize and explore design by sketching, perspective drawing and rendering to communicate interior design solutions will be continued. Students will be introduces to AutoCAD and SketchUP.
  
  • ADID 203 - INTERIOR MATERIALS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADSA 150, ADSA 151, ADID 150; Minimum Grade C-
    This course surveys the industry that provides products, specifications, and materials used in commercial and residential interiors, appropriate sources for the materials, and a comparative analysis of products including sustainability and environmental impact. The course will include lecture, lab, vendor presentations, and field trips.
  
  • ADID 250 - INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 200, ADID 201; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 251, ADID 253

    This course is a continuation of ADID 200 and builds on the design theory, processes, and vocabulary with an understanding of universal design concepts, special populations and human response to the environment. Emphasis is placed on the conceptual development of interiors to meet specific criteria of special populations, occupancy relationships, and circulation.
  
  • ADID 251 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS & TECHNOLOGY II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 200, ADID 201; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 250, ADID 253

    This course continues with instruction in AutoCAD and SketchUP and focuses on understanding and applying accurate drawing techniques used to produce interior design documentation.
  
  • ADID 253 - LIGHTING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 200, ADID 201; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 250, ADID 251

    This course introduces the aesthetic, functional, and technical aspects of lighting design. Topics include natural and artificial illumination sources, lighting as a design tool, color and human response, basic lighting calculations, and project applications for residential and commercial situations.
  
  • ADID 265 - INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 201
    This course will explore the potential for digitization as an all-encompassing tool for design; students will utilize digital technology for both exploration of ideas and representation of design projects.
    Cross-listed: See ADGD 265
  
  • ADID 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Permission of Program Faculty Advisor
    Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events.  For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/speicalstudies.
  
  • ADID 298 - TOPICS IN INTERIOR DESIGN


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 3
    Prerequisite: Permission of Program Faculty Adviser
    This course will focus student readings, writing, and discussion on interior design-related topics of the instructor’s choosing.
  
  • ADID 300 - INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 250, ADID 251; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 301

    This course continues to develop concepts introduced in ADID 250 and combines them with more complex group-to-group interaction. Emphasis is placed on programming, schematic design including space planning,furniture and system selections, and three dimensional development of contiguous spaces.
  
  • ADID 301 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS & TECHNOLOGY III


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 250, ADID 251, Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 300

    This course provides an overview of current technology needed to relate to the architectural, engineering, and construction trades. Topics include the study of construction components and technologies used in the design of architectural and interior environments, materials and structural systems, mechanical and electrical services and building codes. The course will include lecture, lab and field trips.
  
  • ADID 303 - INTERIOR DETAILING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 250, ADID 251, Minimum Grade C-
    This course focuses on the detailing of interior environments including the preparation of drawings for complex casework and interior finishes, and their interfacing relationships with architectural elements.
  
  • ADID 321 - RENDERING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 201; Minimum grade C- or Permission of Instructor
    This course develops the ability to use graphic tools and various drawing media to visualize and communicate the three-dimensional environment. Includes review of perspective construction, sketching techniques and advanced rendring techniques.
  
  • ADID 323 - INTRODUCTION TO FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADSA-150; Minimum grade C- and Permission of Instructor
    This course covers basic furniture design and construction principles, techniques, and fabrication along with hands on tool literacy. A simple piece of furniture will be fabricated from design, refinement through modeling, materials selection, production and finishing process.
  
  • ADID 324 - ISSUES IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN


    Credits: Three
    This course explores topics in sustainable design related to the built environment. Topics include the Cradle to Cradle paradigm and LEED certification.
  
  • ADID 325 - ADVANCED MATERIALS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 203, Minimum grade C-
    This course surveys the industry that provides products, specifications and materials used in commercial and residential interiors, appropriate sources for the materials, and a comparative analysis of products including sustainability and environmental impact. Concentration will be on specialty materials as well as an overview of how to specify all materials in construction documents.
  
  • ADID 350 - INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IV


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 300, ADID 301; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 351

    This upper-level design studio focuses on the development of interiors to meet specific utility, functional and code criteria. Emphasis will be placed on space planning with integrated furniture systems, furniture selection, and spatial development criteria, including visual and acoustical privacy, individual and group task support, life-safety issues, and interface with building systems. This course includes a mandatory out of town site visit.
  
  • ADID 351 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS & TECHNOLOGY IV


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 300, ADID-301; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 350

    This course is a continuation of ADID 301 and builds on the technical aspect of interior design. It introduces Building Informational Modeling (BIM) using REVIT. Students will apply accurate drawing techniques to produce photo- realistic, three dimensional modes of interior spaces.
  
  • ADID 373 - FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION


    Credits: Variable between 3 and 6
    Prerequisite: ADID 323; Minimum grade C- and Permission of Instructor
    This course addresses an advanced level of furniture design and the application of construction principles. Demonstration of tool literacy is required for more complex design solutions. Furniture piece(s) are expected to reveal a greater application of techniques, finishing process, material selection and application as directed by the design.
  
  • ADID 400 - INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO V


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID-350, ADID-351; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: ADID 401

    This upper-level design studio focuses on the conceptual development of interiors to meet specific utility, functional, and code criteria. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate and creative expression of image and idea in interior space.
  
  • ADID 403 - BUSINESS PRACTICE & ETHICS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 300, Minimum Grade C-
    This course is composed of the business principles, procedures and ethics for designers of both commercial and residential interiors. The course surveys operations, marketing and management systems, pitfalls, the running of a professional interior design business, and ethical case studies and models.
  
  • ADID 450 - INTERIOR DESIGN CAPSTONE


    Credits: Six
    Prerequisite: ADID 400, Minimum grade C- and Permission of Program Director
    This design studio involves the comprehensive development and documentation of a major project in the student’s area of concentration.
    Note: Demonstration of competency in all phases of project development is expected.
  
  • ADID 453 - PORTFOLIO


    Credits: Variable between 1.5 and 3
    Prerequisite: ADID 300, Minimum Grade C-
    In this studio course students design and organize the contents of traditional and digital portfolios. Preparation of resume and interview strategies are developed.
  
  • ADID 471 - ADVANCED CAD


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 251, Minimum Grade C-
    This course covers three-dimensional computer-aided design techniques using AutoCAD, Sketch-UP, REVIT, and various rendering tools.  Focus will be placed on mastering and applying accurate drawing techniques to produce photo-realistic, three-dimensional models of interior spaces.
  
  • ADID 473 - INTERMEDIATE BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING WITH REVIT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADID 301, Minimum Grade C-, or permission of Program Director
    The curriculum for this class assumes a basic familiarity with the most current REVIT Architecture software.  In addition to learning the new features and interface in REVIT, students will do hands-on project assignments that explore interior design elements such as floor finishes, materials, trim, furniture, interior renderings, and scheduling of model elements.  Design options will be used to compare alternate interior design schemes, and group projects will provide experience with the work-sharing capabilities of REVIT. 
  
  • ADID 474 - PRINCIPLES OF FACILITY MANAGEMENT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
    This course is an introduction to the principles and methods used in facility management. Topics include organizational trends, project management, real estate, space allocation policies, transition management and application of furniture systems.
  
  • ADID 494 - SENIOR SHOW EXPERIENCE


    Credits: None
    Prerequisite: Program Director approval required
    To satisfy the requirements of the BFA/BA degree in Art & Design, a senior show experience (0 credits) must be completed in collaboration with the area program director.
    Cross-listed: See ADGD 494, ADIN 494, ADSA 494
  
  • ADID 496 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Program Director Approval
    A student desiring to take a course on an independent study basis may do so by obtaining the approval of the instructor, the area Program Director, and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The option of taking a course on an independent study basis is considered a privilege and is limited generally to those mature students capable of handling the necessary responsibilities. Independent study request forms can be obtained in the Student Service Center. Additional guidelines are stated on these forms.
  
  • ADID 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Permission of Program Faculty Advisor
    Special Studies courses are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development, special interest topics, or contemporary art and design events.  For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
  
  • ADID 498 - TOPICS IN INTERIOR DESIGN


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 6
    Prerequisite: Permission of Program Faculty Adviser
    This course will focus student readings, writing, and discussion on interior design-related topics of the instructor’s choosing.
  
  • ADID 499 - INTERNSHIP


    Credits: None
    Prerequisite: Coordination through the Program Faculty Adviser
  
  • ADIN 310 - DIGITAL VIDEO & AUDIO I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 265 or COMM 231; Minimum Grade C-
    Students will pursue understanding of the language of film, storytelling, and the principles of shooting and editing through the utilization of digital video production software and equipment. Course will include technical instruction covering camera and lighting equipment, editing software, and digital distribution. 
  
  • ADIN 320 - DIGITAL VIDEO & AUDIO II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADIN 310; Minimum Grade C-
    This course builds upon knowledge and experience acquired in Digital Video and Audio I. Students will continue to pursue understanding of the language of film, storytelling, and the principles of shooting and editing through the utilization of digital video production software and equipment. As an advanced course, students will have opportunity to pursue more complex and sophisticated projects and subject matter.
  
  • ADIN 380 - INTRODUCTION TO MOTION GRAPHICS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 265 or COMM 333
    An introductory exploration of motion as an element of visual communication. Students will pursue understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques supporting animation and motion graphics as well as develop the technical skills to apply them using industry standard software.
  
  • ADIN 410 - WEB DESIGN II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 310, ADGD 361, Minimum Grade C-
    This course concentrates on the design of interactive websites for the promotion of people, places and things. Students will continue to build their technical and visual communication skill sets in the context of web design as they further explore the utilization of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to promote and engage.
  
  • ADIN 415 - INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 310; Minimum Grade C-
    Students will pursue further exploration of the principles of graphical user interface design, usability, interaction, digital storytelling, and scripting through the ideation and development of interactive applications for multiple platforms.
  
  • ADIN 420 - INTERACTIVE INFORMATION DESIGN


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 361, ADIN 415, Minimum Grade C-
    An exploration of design / interactive media and its ability to transform data into meaningful and engaging experiences. Students will develop information based interactive applications such as electronic way finding apps and touch screen museum kiosks utilizing research and the elements of scripting, sound, type, imagery, motion, and interactivity.
  
  • ADIN 430 - 3-D MODELING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADGD 275, Minimum Grade C-
    An introduction to modeling three-dimensional graphics using 3-D and 2-D graphics software. Students will explore modeling, texture mapping, lighting, composition and rendering. 
  
  • ADIN 435 - 3-D ANIMATION


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ADIN 430, Minimum Grade C-
    This course builds upon the skills acquired in 3-D modeling by exploring the application of the principles of animation within a 3-D software environment. Key framing, graphing, character development, and bones will be topics of discussion. 
 

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