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Schedule of classes
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ContentsReintroduction
Animation
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
Photography
Studio Arts
First Year Experience
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Allow us to reintroduce ourselvesLast year, we made a commitment to improve every aspect of the student experience at SUVA. While there were some roadblocks along the way, we have continued to work diligently to make SUVA greater than it ever has been. You’ve already seen many of these changes, and now it is with great pleasure that we announce yet another one.
Effective Fall 2020, we are changing the structure of our academic programs to accommodate the challenges we face in a COVID-19 world and, more importantly, better prepare students for life after graduation.
There are a great many benefits to the new curriculum structure, but here are some highlights:
• Fewer credits are required to earn your degree. That means you can focus your energy toward producing high-quality work.
• It’s much easier to pick up a minor, and you won’t have to wait until the summer term to get one.
• There’s more variety in our class offerings, which means you can customize your education around your interests and professional goals.
The fall schedule will look very different to you, but rest assured we have a plan in place to ensure each and every one of you gets converted to the new curriculum structure without causing any disruptions to your path toward graduation.
All returning students must schedule a one-on-one advising appointment so we can make sure you’re registering for the classes you need to graduate on time.
To schedule your advising and registration appointment, register for an appointment with us online.
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The earlier you register the better your class choices will be.Early registration has priority in class enrollment. Under-enrolled classes are subject to cancellation.
Do you want to make sure you’re taking the ‘right’ classes?Schedule an advising appointment through [email protected] and we can help guide the way to graduation.
Are you interested in a subject in addition to your major?Minors can complement your degree, increase your knowledge, and give a competitive edge in the job market. Ask Student Services about the courses required to receive a minor.
Credit information Full time tuition is the same whether you take 12 credits or 20 credits. Taking extra credits can be free! If taking over 20 credits, an addition fee per credit hour will be assessed.
How to register for classes Make an appointment or drop in for walk-in hours with Student Services! To make an appointment, please email us at [email protected] or call 520.325.0123.
Important dates to remember
Session 1 starts Labor Day - no classes, offices closed Session 1 endsSession 2 startsVeterans Day - no classes, offices closedThanksgiving – no classes, offices closedSession 2 ends
August 31, 2020September 7, 2020October 23, 2020October 26, 2020November 11, 2020November 25-27, 2020December 18, 2020 Ar
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Animation Animation classes
AN200 Digital Filmmaking3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionStudents learn about filmmaking techniques and processes that facilitate telling stories in a visual form. Students gain understanding of how directors tell compelling stories by utilizing compositional and camera techniques. The breakdown from script page to storyboarding is examined, analyzed and practiced, in order to demonstrate a comprehensive sequence of events to depict drama, humor, and/or action. Filmmaking and animation are compared and contrasted, in order to give students a greater understanding of the relationship between the mediums.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00am-11:50amRoom: 150
Section 2 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 12:00pm-1:50pmRoom: 150
AN201 Basic Animation Skills3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionStudents focus on how to create animated forms through practicing the popularized Twelve Principles of Animation, by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas, alongside solid design and drawing principles. Traditional animation techniques are utilized to introduce a strong foundation of skills that assist with continued development. The skills are transferable to the digital medium where animation flourishes with today’s competitive animation studios.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00am-11:50amRoom: 150
Section 2 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 12:00pm-1:50pmRoom: 150
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AN311 Character Design and Movement3 credits
PrerequisitesANS210
DescriptionStudents focus on practicing their foundational skills and applying it to the mechanics of movement and derive emotional representation. Foundational design skills are also utilized to create and compose appealing characters for video games, cartoons, and film. Research, practice, and professional comparison are wielded to obtain a grasp on how appeal and exaggeration can enhance form and expression. Final results are scrutinized through animation tests.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30pm-6:20pmRoom: 150
Animation classes
AN312 3D Modeling I3 credits
PrerequisitesANS210
DescriptionStudents learn about current digital techniques for modeling, lighting and texturing characters and environments through industry-standard software. Through digital sculpting, students learn the process to translate a drawn character into a fully realized and rendered 3D character and place it into an appropriate setting to complete the composition. Basic posing and facial expressions are emphasized to reflect a character model sheet.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30pm-6:20pmRoom: 150
AN350 Concept Art Development3 credits
PrerequisitesANS210 or ILS210
DescriptionStudents learn how to develop concept art within the field of animation through focused research and discussion. With guidance from the instructor, students create pre-production packages of concept art with a specific focus in the field of animation (video games, animated short, film, motion graphic or animated title design, etc.).
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00pm-5:20pmRoom: 201
AN215 Animation Seminar I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionThis course is a survey of the technical and cultural conditions that drive contemporary practices in animation. Students research the various areas of emphasis within the field of animation and begin to place themselves in the field.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:00pm-4:20pmRoom: 201
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AN315 Animation Seminar III3 credits
PrerequisitesANC210
DescriptionIn this course, students continue to identify and learn about specific areas of emphasis within the field of animation by conducting guided research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00pm-4:20pmRoom: 201
Animation classes
AN365 Animation Seminar IV3 credits
PrerequisitesANC300
DescriptionIn this course, students deepen their knowledge of their chosen areas of emphasis within the field of animation. Students conduct independent research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00pm-4:20pmRoom: 201
AN450 Animation Portfolio3 credits
PrerequisitesANC400
DescriptionStudents learn how to develop a cohesive portfolio that aligns with their career goals.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 2:30pm-3:50pmOnline
AAE301 Art for Social Change3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn the role of art as an instrument in social change. Students explore historical and contemporary efforts by artists and organizations to promote societal change. Students also learn the role and limits of artists, movements, collectives, and non-profit organizations and how they can impact societal change through their chosen area of study.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
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AAE302 Sustainable Art and Design3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionThis course focuses on the students’ ability to become collaborative designers and global innovators in their chosen field of study. Students learn the various factors of environment, ethics, and economy in art and design. Students explore the systems in which a design will exist for its entire life cycle and learn to develop innovative solutions for sustainability.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 150
AAE303 Self-Branding3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn personal branding concepts and how to successfully promote themselves and their art within the environment of their area of study. Students explore proven methods of developing their reputation by networking in a way that appeals to others. Students study actual examples of the best practice of personal branding techniques. Students also learn how to establish the relationship between personal branding and social media and how to build and maintain a positive online reputation.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
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Graphic Design
Graphic Design classes
GD203 Page Layout I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionStudents are introduced to page layout processes in order to produce a variety of design formats for print. Students learn how to set type, scan and edit images, and use grids to organize visual elements in a layout. Students also learn how to use industry standard software programs to produce layouts and how to properly set up digital files for printing. This course will be taught remotely; students will have access to the classroom during class time.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 150
GD200 Typography3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionStudents learn the fundamentals of typography and the functional and expressive aspects of type. Students study letterforms and explore the applied use of type as visual form and language by learning type classification and families, the rules of legibility, readability, and style. Students also learn type terminology, type measurement, and the guidelines of setting type. This course will be taught remotely; students will have access to the classroom during class time.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 150
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GD306 Web Design I3 credits
PrerequisitesGDS210
DescriptionStudents learn the fundamental processes of web design and construction including site structure, content hierarchy, user-experience (UX) and navigation. Students also learn how to create high-fidelity prototypes and how to produce designs for multiple devices using industry standard software.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00am-10:50amOnline
Graphic Design classes
VC200 Visual Communication Seminar I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionThis course is a survey of the technical and cultural conditions that drive contemporary practices in visual communication. Students research the various areas of emphasis within the fields of visual communication and begin to place themselves within their field.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:50pmRoom: 201
VC250 Visual Communication Seminar II3 credits
PrerequisitesGDC210 or ILC210
DescriptionIn this course, students continue the survey of the technical and cultural conditions that drive contemporary practices in visual communication. Students research the various areas of emphasis within the field of visual communication and continue to place themselves within their fields.
Section 1 | Session 1 Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:50pmRoom: 201
VC300 Visual Communication Seminar III3 credits
PrerequisitesGDC300 or ILC300
DescriptionIn this course, students continue to identify and learn about specific areas of emphasis within the fields of visual communication by conducting guided research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:50pmRoom: 201
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VC350 Visual Communication Seminar IV3 credits
PrerequisitesGDC310 or ILC310
DescriptionIn this course, students deepen their knowledge of their chosen areas of emphasis within the fields of visual communication. Students conduct independent research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:50pmRoom: 201
AAE301 Art for Social Change3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn the role of art as an instrument in social change. Students explore historical and contemporary efforts by artists and organizations to promote societal change. Students also learn the role and limits of artists, movements, collectives, and non-profit organizations and how they can impact societal change through their chosen area of study.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
Graphic Design classes
AAE302 Sustainable Art and Design3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionThis course focuses on the students’ ability to become collaborative designers and global innovators in their chosen field of study. Students learn the various factors of environment, ethics, and economy in art and design. Students explore the systems in which a design will exist for its entire life cycle and learn to develop innovative solutions for sustainability.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 150
AAE303 Self-Branding3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn personal branding concepts and how to successfully promote themselves and their art within the environment of their area of study. Students explore proven methods of developing their reputation by networking in a way that appeals to others. Students study actual examples of the best practice of personal branding techniques. Students also learn how to establish the relationship between personal branding and social media and how to build and maintain a positive online reputation.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
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IllustrationIL200 Illustration Media3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionStudents learn a variety of dry and wet media processes and techniques used by professional illustrators. Students learn how to identify the appropriate media to use for a specific project based on research and application. Students also learn how to use visual reference material to guide their decisions regarding style and techniques for different commercial formats and contexts.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 2:30pm-4:20pmRoom: 204
Illustration classes
IL201 Vector-Based Illustration3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionStudents learn vector-based illustration processes to create stylized illustrations for different applications. Students will learn the benefits of using vector-based software including how to use layers, fill and stroke paths, create and apply colors, and how to save their vector illustrations in different file formats for print and online applications.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 2:30pm-4:20pmRoom: 150
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IL304 Digital Painting3 credits
PrerequisitesILS210
DescriptionStudents learn digital painting techniques in order to create dynamic illustrations for different formats. A point of emphasis is the relationship between digital painting and traditional painting styles and techniques. Students will learn how to create brushes, textures, and explore color applications through the examination and analysis of different subject matter.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-6:20pmRoom: 150
Illustration classes
GD200 Typography3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionStudents learn the fundamentals of typography and the functional and expressive aspects of type. Students study letterforms and explore the applied use of type as visual form and language by learning type classification and families, the rules of legibility, readability, and style. Students also learn type terminology, type measurement, and the guidelines of setting type. This course will be taught remotely; students will have access to the classroom during class time.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 150
VC200 Visual Communication Seminar I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionThis course is a survey of the technical and cultural conditions that drive contemporary practices in visual communication. Students research the various areas of emphasis within the fields of visual communication and begin to place themselves within their field.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:50pmRoom: 201
VC250 Visual Communication Seminar II3 credits
PrerequisitesGDC210 or ILC210
DescriptionIn this course, students continue the survey of the technical and cultural conditions that drive contemporary practices in visual communication. Students research the various areas of emphasis within the field of visual communication and continue to place themselves within their fields.
Section 1 | Session 1 Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:50pmRoom: 201
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VC300 Visual Communication Seminar III3 credits
PrerequisitesGDC300 or ILC300
DescriptionIn this course, students continue to identify and learn about specific areas of emphasis within the fields of visual communication by conducting guided research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:50pmRoom: 201
VC350 Visual Communication Seminar IV3 credits
PrerequisitesGDC310 or ILC310
DescriptionIn this course, students deepen their knowledge of their chosen areas of emphasis within the fields of visual communication. Students conduct independent research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:50pmRoom: 201
Illustration classes
AN350 Concept Art Development3 credits
PrerequisitesANS210 or ILS210
DescriptionStudents learn how to develop concept art within the field of animation through focused research and discussion. With guidance from the instructor, students create pre-production packages of concept art with a specific focus in the field of animation (video games, animated short, film, motion graphic or animated title design, etc.).
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00pm-5:20pmRoom: 201
AAE301 Art for Social Change3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn the role of art as an instrument in social change. Students explore historical and contemporary efforts by artists and organizations to promote societal change. Students also learn the role and limits of artists, movements, collectives, and non-profit organizations and how they can impact societal change through their chosen area of study.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
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AAE302 Sustainable Art and Design3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionThis course focuses on the students’ ability to become collaborative designers and global innovators in their chosen field of study. Students learn the various factors of environment, ethics, and economy in art and design. Students explore the systems in which a design will exist for its entire life cycle and learn to develop innovative solutions for sustainability.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 150
Illustration classes
AAE303 Self-Branding3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn personal branding concepts and how to successfully promote themselves and their art within the environment of their area of study. Students explore proven methods of developing their reputation by networking in a way that appeals to others. Students study actual examples of the best practice of personal branding techniques. Students also learn how to establish the relationship between personal branding and social media and how to build and maintain a positive online reputation.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
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Interior Design
Interior Design classes
IDS200B Into the Studio: Interior Design B3 credits
PrerequisitesIDS200A
DescriptionThis course is a continuation of IDS200A. It introduces students to the development of and practice of interior design including drafting and space planning. Students concentrate on drafting techniques for floor plans and architectural symbols, lettering, line quality, and dimensions. Students also learn to develop residential interior spaces. Subjects include project beginnings, programming, bubble diagrams, adjacency diagrams and development drawings.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00pm-3:50pmRoom: 202
IDS200A Into the Studio: Interior Design A3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionThis course introduces students to the development of and practice of interior design including drafting and space planning. Students concentrate on drafting techniques for floor plans and architectural symbols, lettering, line quality, and dimensions. Students also learn to develop residential interior spaces. Subjects include project beginnings, programming, bubble diagrams, adjacency diagrams and development drawings.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00pm-3:50pmRoom: 202
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Interior Design classes
EAD350 Interior Design Seminar IV3 credits
PrerequisitesIDC310
DescriptionIn this course, students deepen their knowledge of their chosen areas of emphasis within the field of interior design. Students conduct independent research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 2:30pm-3:50pmRoom: 150
EAD200 Interior Design Seminar I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionThis course is a survey of the technical and cultural conditions that drive contemporary practices in interior design. Students research the various areas of emphasis within the field of interior design and begin to place themselves within their field.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 2:30pm-3:50pmRoom: 150
IDS400B Interior Design Senior Studio B3 credits
PrerequisitesIDS400A
DescriptionThis course is a continuation of ID400A. Students independently develop, produce and present a major design project (as agreed upon with the course instructor). The students will base their project on their previous research into their area of interest within the field of interior design. Students incorporate this major showcase project into the portfolio they will produce in ID450.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 4:00pm-5:50pmRoom: 150
IDS400A Interior Design Senior Studio A3 credits
PrerequisitesIDS310
DescriptionStudents independently develop, produce and present a major design project (as agreed upon with the course instructor). The students will base their project on their previous research into their area of interest within the field of interior design. Students incorporate this major showcase project into the portfolio they will produce in ID450.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 4:00pm-5:50pmRoom: 150
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Interior Design classes
ID450 Interior Design Portfolio3 credits
PrerequisitesIDS400
DescriptionStudents learn how to develop a cohesive portfolio that aligns with their career goals.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 2:30pm-3:50pmRoom: 150
SUVA has helped me to develop my creativity through challenges every semester. The teachers take the time to teach us as a group and individually and they strive for student excellence.Ruby Armenta
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Photography Photography classes
PH203 Digital Photo II3 credits
PrerequisitesPH202
DescriptionThrough lecture, discussions, exercises, and assignments, the course will explore advanced digital applications as they are related to the photographic image in both a commercial and fine art context. Students will explore how the media continues to influence and shape how we see, make and perceive images.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 150
PH202 Digital Photo I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionWorking with digital cameras and computers, students are introduced to contemporary modes of creative digital photography. The course emphasis includes an overview of digital cameras, digital darkroom, image capture, modification, file formats, storage and output.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 150
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PH406 Photojournalism / Documentary Photography3 credits
PrerequisitesPH306
DescriptionThrough lectures, discussions, exercises and assignments, students will investigate the field of photojournalism and documentary photography. Topics such as location, preparation, ethics, content, and the power of an image is discussed.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00pm-3:50pmRoom: 150
PH306 Advanced Digital Imaging3 credits
PrerequisitesPHS210
DescriptionThis course is an introduction to digital photography and digital imaging. Students explore image construction, manipulation, retouching, collage, and output techniques through digital imaging software. Projects and assignments will address the technical, aesthetic and creative applications of digital photography.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00pm-3:50pmRoom: 150
Photography classes
SAP200 Fine Arts Seminar I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionThis course is a survey of the technical and cultural conditions that drive contemporary practices in art. Students research the various areas of emphasis within the fields of studio arts and photography, and begin to place themselves within their field.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:00pm-4:50pmRoom: 150
SAP250 Fine Arts Seminar II3 credits
PrerequisitesPHC210 or SAC210
DescriptionIn this course, students continue to identify and learn about specific areas of emphasis within the fields of studio arts and photography by conducting guided research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:50pmRoom: 150
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Photography classes
AAE301 Art for Social Change3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn the role of art as an instrument in social change. Students explore historical and contemporary efforts by artists and organizations to promote societal change. Students also learn the role and limits of artists, movements, collectives, and non-profit organizations and how they can impact societal change through their chosen area of study.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
AAE302 Sustainable Art and Design3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionThis course focuses on the students’ ability to become collaborative designers and global innovators in their chosen field of study. Students learn the various factors of environment, ethics, and economy in art and design. Students explore the systems in which a design will exist for its entire life cycle and learn to develop innovative solutions for sustainability.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 150
SAP400 Thesis I3 credits
PrerequisitesPHC310 or SAC310
DescriptionIn this course, students develop a cohesive body of work that represents their personal vision as artists. Students participate in critiques with classmates and midterm/final reviews with a faculty panel.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:50pmRoom: 202
SAP450 Thesis II3 credits
PrerequisitesPHC400 or SAC400
DescriptionThis course is a continuation of SAP400, in which students complete a cohesive body of work that represents their personal vision as artists. Students participate in critiques with classmates and midterm/final reviews with a faculty panel. This course culminates in an exhibition of the students’ completed thesis work and includes an oral presentation.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:50pmRoom: 202
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AAE303 Self-Branding3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn personal branding concepts and how to successfully promote themselves and their art within the environment of their area of study. Students explore proven methods of developing their reputation by networking in a way that appeals to others. Students study actual examples of the best practice of personal branding techniques. Students also learn how to establish the relationship between personal branding and social media and how to build and maintain a positive online reputation.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
The close relationships formed with each instructor helps me in my creative process, I’ve never felt as if I was being told what to do, but how to refine the talents I already possess.Charlie Lucero
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Studio Arts
Studio Arts classes
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SA326 Nontraditional Media3 credits
PrerequisitesPHS210 or SAS210
DescriptionStudents are encouraged to push the bounds of various traditional and nontraditional media in order to make personal visual statements. Assignments are structured around contemporary topics in issues-based art, and students will be encouraged to consider using materials that further support the exploration of individual concepts.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 1:30pm-3:20pmRoom: 204
SA205 Painting I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionIn this course, students learn a range of basic painting materials, techniques, and approaches to subject matter. By systematically exploring the relationships between materials, techniques, formal issues and content, students will begin to combine these elements to convey meaning in the visual language of painting.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30pm-3:20pmRoom: 204
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Studio Arts classes
SA330 Paper Making3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionStudents venture into the exciting world of fibers, exploring a wide variety of paper-making processes from basic sheet formation to sculptural applications, and everything in between. Students create art that couple the unique properties of fiber as a medium with their own personal visual ideas.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30pm-3:20pmRoom: 204
SE350 Independent Study3 credits
Prerequisites210-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionThis independent study course provides students an opportunity to explore their own creative vision on a project of their own design. With guidance from their instructor, students develop a semester-long project in their chosen area of study. Students must obtain approval from their chosen instructor in order to register for this class. Students can apply up to six credits of Independent Study toward their degrees.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: TBDRoom: TBD
Section 2 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: TBDRoom: TBD
SAP200 Fine Arts Seminar I3 credits
PrerequisitesAll Universal Foundations courses
DescriptionThis course is a survey of the technical and cultural conditions that drive contemporary practices in art. Students research the various areas of emphasis within the fields of studio arts and photography, and begin to place themselves within their field.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:00pm-4:50pmRoom: 150
SAP250 Fine Arts Seminar II3 credits
PrerequisitesPHC210 or SAC210
DescriptionIn this course, students continue to identify and learn about specific areas of emphasis within the fields of studio arts and photography by conducting guided research into the technical and cultural concerns surrounding their chosen emphasis.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:50pmRoom: 150
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Studio Arts classes
AAE301 Art for Social Change3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn the role of art as an instrument in social change. Students explore historical and contemporary efforts by artists and organizations to promote societal change. Students also learn the role and limits of artists, movements, collectives, and non-profit organizations and how they can impact societal change through their chosen area of study.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
AAE302 Sustainable Art and Design3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionThis course focuses on the students’ ability to become collaborative designers and global innovators in their chosen field of study. Students learn the various factors of environment, ethics, and economy in art and design. Students explore the systems in which a design will exist for its entire life cycle and learn to develop innovative solutions for sustainability.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 150
SAP450 Thesis II3 credits
PrerequisitesPHC400 or SAC400
DescriptionThis course is a continuation of SAP400, in which students complete a cohesive body of work that represents their personal vision as artists. Students participate in critiques with classmates and midterm/final reviews with a faculty panel. This course culminates in an exhibition of the students’ completed thesis work and includes an oral presentation.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:50pmRoom: 202
SAP400 Thesis I3 credits
PrerequisitesPHC310 or SAC310
DescriptionIn this course, students develop a cohesive body of work that represents their personal vision as artists. Students participate in critiques with classmates and midterm/final reviews with a faculty panel.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:50pmRoom: 202
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Studio Arts classes
SUVA lets my creativity flow. The experience I receive here will only strengthen my abilities out in the real world.Samantha Petruska
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AAE303 Self-Branding3 credits
Prerequisites310-level Studio courses in major
DescriptionStudents learn personal branding concepts and how to successfully promote themselves and their art within the environment of their area of study. Students explore proven methods of developing their reputation by networking in a way that appeals to others. Students study actual examples of the best practice of personal branding techniques. Students also learn how to establish the relationship between personal branding and social media and how to build and maintain a positive online reputation.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 9:30am-11:20amRoom: 150
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First Year Experience
First Year Experience classes
FYE102 Spatial Dynamics3 credits
PrerequisitesNone
DescriptionStudents learn the practical and theoretical foundation of how objects and the spaces they occupy, shape the physical and perceptual nature of our reality. Through the exploration of various materials and experimentation of spatial concepts, students will be able to create art that achieves expressive and/or utilitarian purposes.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Mon and Wed, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 201
Section 2 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tue and Thu, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 201
Section 3 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Mon and Wed, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 201
Section 4 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tue and Thu, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 201
FYE103 Design Solutions3 credits
PrerequisitesNone
DescriptionThis course is an introduction to 2D composition and color theory. Students learn and apply the principles of design using a variety of traditional and digital methods. Students gain an understanding of how 2D elements and compositional theory are employed to create clear and effective visual communication, aid personal expression, and help comprise a personal style.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Mon and Wed, 11:30am-1:20pmRoom: 201
Section 2 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tue and Thu, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 201
Section 3 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Mon and Wed, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 201
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FYE104A Drawing I A2 credits
PrerequisitesNone
DescriptionIn this course, students are introduced to various forms of knowing through seeing and drawing. Students learn to see a subject’s parts in a relational way, and accurately express the world around them.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Mon and Wed, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 204
Section 2 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tue and Thu, 11:00am-12:50pmRoom: 204
Section 3 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Mon and Wed, 11:00am-12:50pmRoom: 204
Section 4 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Tue and Thu, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 204
FYE104B Drawing I B2 credits
PrerequisitesFYE104A
DescriptionThis course is a continuation of FYE104A. In this course, students are introduced to various forms of knowing through seeing and drawing. Students learn to see a subject’s parts in a relational way, and accurately express the world around them.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Mon and Wed, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 204
Section 2 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tue and Thu, 11:00am-12:50pmRoom: 204
Section 3 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Mon and Wed, 11:00am-12:50pmRoom: 204
Section 4 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Tue and Thu, 9:00am-10:50amRoom: 204
First Year Experience classes
FYE105 The Power of Why2 credits
PrerequisitesNone
DescriptionStudents learn methods of investigative inquiry to gather information and enhance their decision making abilities. Students also examine the different disciplines in the visual arts and learn about their roles within society.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 9:00am-9:50amRoom: 201
Section 2 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Days: Friday, 10:00am-10:50amRoom: 201
Section 3 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 9:00am-9:50amRoom: 201
Section 4 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Days: Friday, 10:00am-10:50amRoom: 201
FYE152 Creative Thinking3 credits
PrerequisitesAD105
DescriptionStudents will be actively engaged in making as a mode of inquiry and will gain experience in developing concepts, translating ideas, and applying creative problem solving methods as they make their work. All assignments will focus on how ideation techniques are fundamental to creative problem solving.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18
Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00pm-4:20pm
Room: 201
Section 2 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18
Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30pm-5:50pm
Room: 201
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GE101 Art History – Paleolithic to Renaissance3 credits
PrerequisitesNone
DescriptionStudents investigate a broad survey of Western art from the Paleolithic to the Renaissance by critically analyzing artists and their works within specific social and historical contexts. Various periods of art and their impact on western civilization is studied.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23
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Section 2 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18
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First Year Experience classes
Madi McGarity
The classes are designed to inspire and push you to take your passion for art and use it to make something amazing. The teachers also have a passion for the subjects they teach and because of the small class sizes they are able to work with you on an individual basis.
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General Education
General Education classes
GE321H Introduction to Philosophy3 credits
PrerequisitesNone
DescriptionThis course introduces philosophy through topics found in classical and contemporary philosophical writings. Investigation into areas such as the existence of God, the nature of right or wrong, problems of knowledge, truth, the relationship between mind and body, free will, determinism, and moral obligation.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Online
GE326AH History of Comic Books and the Graphic Novel3 credits
PrerequisitesAD101 and AD115
DescriptionThis course explores the comic book, its evolution from the early 1900’s from print to the present digital age, and its relationship to societal and technological changes through time. Students study the contextual aspects of the comic and its appeal to both juvenile and adult audiences. Students also examine the evolution of graphic novels on a global scale and their relationship to cultural identity, political context, and ethnic and gender diversity.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Online
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General Education classes
GE337SB Psychology of Influence3 credits
PrerequisitesNone
DescriptionStudents examine the psychology of human behavior, specifically, why people say “yes” in certain situations, and factors that motivate people to change their behavior. Students study the six universal principles of influence based on evidence derived from scientific research and practice using the principles in experiential scenarios.
Section 1 | Session 1Dates: August 31 - October 23Online
GE105EN English Composition3 credits
PrerequisitesNone
DescriptionIn this course, students learn the strategies and processes that successful writers employ to accomplish specific goals. Topics covered include developing an argument and organizing essays around a thesis statement.
Section 1 | Session 2Dates: October 26 - December 18Online
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