2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 14, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions


Courses that meet the General Education Curriculum (GEC) are so noted at the end of their individual course description.

Courses noted as “shared” are also offered at one or more of the other Vermont State Colleges.

 

Art

  
  • ART 2270 - Introduction to Illustration


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the process of traditional illustration and introduces students to thinking conceptually in a visual manner. Students will learn the basics of the illustration process, perspective, drawing, and its application by exploring the use of different traditional mediums to communicate ideas visually.

    Prerequisites: ART 1011 DES 1020 , and DES 1025 .

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

  
  • ART 2301 - Photography I (J)


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of 35mm black and white photography, including darkroom techniques and the history and aesthetics of photography. A 35mm camera with adjustable f-stops and shutter speeds is required.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 2301 - Photography I (L)


    Credit(s): 3

    This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the art, science and craft of photography. The instruction covers such subjects as camera controls and operation, film exposure and development, black-and-white darkroom printing, print finishing and presentation aesthetics, and history.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: A fully functional and adjustable 35mm SLR camera with 50mm lens is required. There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 2410 - Introduction to Printmaking


    Credit(s): 3

    This course offers an exploration of the major forms of printmaking through a variety of techniques and media, as well as the history and technology of printmaking. Experimentation and exploration of the print as a vehicle of artistic expression will be emphasized in conjunction with development of technical proficiency.

    Prerequisites: ART 1011  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 2430 - Introduction to Video Production


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of video production with an emphasis on best practices within the journalism profession. The course focuses on all stages of video production from project conception to final editing. Students are immersed in the essentials of camera operation, image composition, lighting, sound and editing with Final Cut Pro. Students will produce small video projects leading to a longer final project.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 2530 - Illustration: Concepts and Genres


    Credit(s): 3

    This course expands students’ skills in illustration and depicting concepts through focusing on specific areas of the illustration market place including but not limited to: sequential art, editorial illustration, and posters. Students continue to develop good business practices, learn typographic skills, and develop their own style in traditional or digital media.

    Prerequisites: ART 2270  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 2610 - Advanced Digital Photography


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides students with techniques in digital photography that expand the use of native digital files, image conversions, filters, and printing. Students develop a professional or personal digital-photography portfolio.

    Prerequisites: ART 1410 , or ART 2301  and DES 1020  and DES 1025 .

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 2710 - Special Topics in Art


    Credit(s): Variable

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 2000-level not offered in the general Art curriculum.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ART 2810 - Internship in Art


    Credit(s): 1-12

    Students plan and complete an internship in an art field in consultation with their advisor.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 2910 - Independent Study in Art (J)


    Credit(s): 1-12

    Students develop and complete an independent study in an art field in consultation with their advisor.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 2910 - Independent Study in Art (L)


    Credit(s): 1 to 3

    This course gives the student an opportunity to work on a special area of interest that is not possible through the standard curriculum.

    Restrictions: By Permission.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ART 3020 - Concept Art for Games and Animation


    Credit(s): 3

    This course concentrates on visual principles and digital painting techniques for gaming and animation concept art and illustration using industry-standard software as a tool to mimic traditional art media. Students continue to develop their skills in both conceptual and narrative illustration. 

    Prerequisites: DES 1025  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3031 - Life Drawing (J)


    Credit(s): 3

    This is the classic figure-drawing course, exploring human form and addressing such issues as anatomy, gesture, technique and content.

    Prerequisites: ART 1011  or permission of instructor

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 3031 - Life Drawing (L)


    Credit(s): 3

    This is a classic figure-drawing course, which explores human form and addresses such issues as anatomy, gesture, technique, and content.

    Prerequisites: ART 1011  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: One time.

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3032 - Advanced Drawing


    Credit(s): 3

    Designed for students already familiar with the techniques of traditional drawing materials, this course explores more advanced concepts of image making and a personalized use of materials. Among the topics explored in various sentences are figure drawing, large-scale work, mixed-media, hand-made paper and bookmaking.

    Prerequisites: ART 1011  or permission of instructor

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 3040 - Landscape Painting


    Credit(s): 3

    This class explores traditional landscape painting issues of linear and atmospheric perspective, color and its relationship to light and space, and the passage of time and season. Students will work on site in the landscape and may work in a variety of media.

    Prerequisites: ART 2211  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 3050 - Painting II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces techniques in acrylic painting, including preparation steps, canvas selection, color mixing, and painting methods. Instruction covers aesthetics, composition, and other possibilities of the medium. 

    Prerequisites: ART 1011  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3060 - Book Arts


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to the design and construction of handmade artist’s books. Opportunity will be provided for the creation of artwork, photography, or other content in addition to learning multiple styles and bindings for books.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3061 - Advanced Book Arts


    Credit(s): 3

    This studio course focuses on providing the student an increased understanding of the handmade artist’s books. Students will continue to develop bookbinding skills, designing for page layout, and the creation of original artwork for books.

    Prerequisites: ART 3060  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3070 - Illustration: Methods and Practice


    Credit(s): 3

    This studio course focuses on providing the student an increased understanding of the art of illustration. Students will continue to develop drawing and conceptual skills, their own distinct illustration style. There is a focus on creating and using photo references to aid in the illustration process, typographic skills, and the ability to communicate visually through illustration, in traditional and/or electronic media. Students will continue to learn about the business of illustration.

    Prerequisites: ART 2270 

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3085 - 3D Rigging and Animation


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces fundamental concepts of 3D animation. By building and rigging simple characters, the twelve principles of animation will be applied to the digital format and students will develop the necessary skills needed to create short animated films using 3D software.

    Prerequisites: ART 2045 

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3160 - Character Design


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on character development and creation skills, including pencil and paper, maquettes, digital sculpting, and digital painting techniques. Topics may include character appeal, character archtypes, biophilia, historical approaches, and current stylistic/ethical debates over character depictions in animation, cartooning, and other visual media. Heavy emphasis will be placed on drawing, creating model/style sheets, caricature, storytelling, and production of work for a professional portfolio.

    Prerequisites: ART 2045  and ART 3031 .

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3210 - Puppetry


    Credit(s): 3

    This course takes creative approaches to puppetry and mask making. Instruction includes the construction of puppets, masks and sets. Students are involved in various aspects of performance.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3222 - Ceramics II


    Credit(s): 3

    This advanced-level course in ceramics encourages the continued exploration of and experimentation with clay as an artistic medium, with emphasis on independent creative research. Students learn basic clay and glaze formulation and kiln operation.

    Prerequisites: ART 1231  or permission of instructor

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 3240 - Art Methods: PreK Through 12


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on four issues:  1) how teachers determine what to teach, 2) how they structure content to meet their objectives, 3) how they decide when to teach material, and 4) how they evaluate what they have taught.  Students should, by the end of the course, be able to describe their rationale for “teaching” art in any classroom.

    Restrictions: Junior Standing

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 3260 - Commercial Photography


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces students to studio photography for the commercial marketplace. The course involves a variety of commercial projects, including product photography and portraiture. Topics will include composition, exposure, and studio-lighting techniques.

    Prerequisites: ART 1410  or ART 2301 , and DES 1020  and DES 1025 .

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3270 - Advanced Photography


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed for the intermediate and advanced student working in film-based black and white photography. Technical control and artistic expression are emphasized as students develop their visual perception and an awareness of photographic possibilities. Students will generate a personal portfolio of prints, and the students will sequence a book of student photographs, which is printed, bound and put up for sale.

    Prerequisites: ART 2301  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: One time.

    Notes: A 35 mm camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speed is required. There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3314 - Advanced Printmaking


    Credit(s): 3

    Intaglio printmaking is emphasized beginning with the collagraph and advancing through the intaglio processes. The focus is to gain control of these techniques so that the student feels free to experiment. The ability to make art and develop an individual imagery as printing skills develop is stressed. While the student is expected to be able to edition prints, experimentation and pushing the medium and imagery are emphasized over traditional multiples editioning.

    Prerequisites: ART 2410  or permission of instructor

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 3320 - Monoprints


    Credit(s): 3

    Explore this hybrid printmaking technique that combines painting, drawing and printing to create unique printed images. This technique encourages spontaneity and freedom in many directions. Some possibilities include chine colle, collage, drypoint and collagraph. We begin with basic monotype techniques and increase complexity including multiple plates.

    Prerequisites: ART 1011  or permission of instructor

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 3415 - Animation Illustration Workshop I


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the production team process by engaging and applying students’ individual strengths and interests in development roles on larger team projects directed by students in ART 4415 . The roles will be project specific and may include cleanup, inbetweening, basic tasks and functions, and the execution of projects for festivals and screenings.

    Prerequisites: ART 2530 , ART 3085 , or permission.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 3515 - Animation Illustration Workshop II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course complements skills and processes introduced in ART 3415  through projects directed by students in ART 4515 .

    Prerequisites: ART 3415  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee, but students may be required to incur additional expenses toward the completion of their projects.
  
  • ART 3710 - Special Topics in Art


    Credit(s): Variable

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 3000-level not offered in the general Art curriculum.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ART 4007 - Graphic Novels


    Credit(s): 3

    One could argue that cave paintings were the first comics, but this course focuses on more recent graphic novels, including award winning works by Art Spiegelman, Alison Bechdel, Marjane Satrapi, Chris Ware, Daniel Clowes, Joe Sacco and many more.  In addition to reading masterworks, we’ll study the history of comics, and the many uses of comics from advertising to animation.  Students will also design and produce their own limited edition graphic chapbooks.  Drawing is only one way to approach this, but not the only way – painters, photographers, writers and mixed-media artists are all welcome.

    Prerequisites: ART 1011 , ART 2110 , and ENG 1072  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4020 - Advanced Digital Media


    Credit(s): 3

    This course offers a survey of contemporary digital image processes and tools, including digital photography, illustration, design, 3-D graphics and video/multimedia. Intended for students who have background in photography and related issues of media arts, the course focuses on the relationship of digital media to established art forms and study possibilities for their integration. The course also covers contemporary work in technology-influenced art practice and theory.

    Prerequisites: ART 2110  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 4025 - Advanced Digital Media: Documentary & Social Media


    Credit(s): 3

    This course covers theoretical and artistic principles in portraying “reality” and “truth” through social-networking, Web 2.0, digital photography and video. Students will work on a number of projects investigating digital identities, contemporary methods for documenting location and socially conscious audiovisual podcasting. Throughout the course students will be exposed to work created by innovators of documentary. The course will also teach students to creatively utilize tools such as Facebook, Flickr geo-tagging), Youtube and online media networks such as Current TV. The final project will include producing and promoting a short video podcast for public broadcast.

    Prerequisites: ART 2110  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4040 - Advanced Photography


    Credit(s): 3

    This course further explores technical, historical and creative issues. Students will generate a strong portfolio through intensive studio work. Other course components may include research projects, field trips to local exhibitions, non-traditional processes, readings in history and criticism, and a public exhibition of completed projects.

    Prerequisites: ART 2301  or permission of instructor

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 4050 - Advanced Painting


    Credit(s): 3

    This course emphasizes a student’s individual vision. Each semester explores different techniques. Several topics are addressed including large-scale works, mixed media, handmade paints and an examination of painting masters, both historic and contemporary.

    Prerequisites: ART 2211  or permission of instructor

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 4060 - Advanced Digital: Graphic Design


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will explore page layout, graphic design and digital imaging for print. It is designed for both the intermediate and advanced student who wishes to learn how to make effective print presentations, brochures and books. The course will focus on contemporary creative and practical concepts of using computers in the visual arts and graphic design, focusing on the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout.

    Prerequisites: ART 2110  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4070 - Advanced Digital: Web Design for Artists


    Credit(s): 3

    Students learn to use web design creatively for their portfolios and as an interactive art form to present original online work. Students learn how to plan, organize and produce a 30- to 40-page standards- compliant website from start to finish with Macromedia Dreamweaver using tableless transitional XHTML with Cascading Style Sheets. Class time provides an overview of aesthetics and concepts of web design, including usability, accessibility, information design and graphic design.

    Prerequisites: ART 2110  or CIS 2220  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4075 - Advanced Digital: Animation & Motion Graphics


    Credit(s): 3

    This course offers artistic and theoretical principles in animation. Students learn basic motion-graphic techniques, including Straight Ahead Animation, Squash and Stretch, Anticipation, and Rotoscoping. The course covers both traditional styles of animation (frame by frame, motion and shape tweens), basic 2D character rigging, and experimental techniques. Students are exposed to work created by innovators of animation to gain insight into theory and techniques. The class provides an environment where students share their work and ideas and critique each other’s progress.

    Prerequisites: ART 2110  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4080 - Advanced Digital Media: Intermedia


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an experimental class in which we create new genres of art. Students are encouraged to develop selective awareness, imagination and an interdisciplinary approach to creative practice. Students are exposed to deep listening techniques, expanded cinema, movement research and emergent media. The class provides an environment where students are appreciated for attempting the unknown while embracing failure.

    Prerequisites: ART 2110  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4110 - Visual Art & Performance


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an exploration into the world of performance art. Students will generate, perform and create props and visuals for their performances. Two to four visiting artists will conduct workshops throughout the semester. A trip to Boston or New York will be arranged to see professional work.

    Prerequisites: ART 2251  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4120 - B.F.A. Project & Exhibit


    Credit(s): 3

    Students work closely with a mentor chosen from the studio art faculty to prepare and mount their senior thesis exhibition. Students may work in a single medium or combination of media to produce their culminating exhibition in the Julian Scott Memorial Gallery.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4130 - Advanced Sculpture


    Credit(s): 3

    Students investigate at least three media, which may include plaster, wood, metal, stone and others. Emphasis of study shifts from semester to semester, and concept and material are of equal importance. Students are encouraged to work creatively within the context of the learned technique. Assignments may encompass public art, installations, performance art and others.

    Prerequisites: ART 2251  or permission of instructor

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ART 4140 - Advanced Photojournalism


    Credit(s): 3

    Students engage in a number of projects outside of the classroom as a photographer. Students complete fieldwork involving on-location photography, interviewing, writing and final presentations in both an exhibition and simulated book in order to synthesize their work into a publishable form.

    Prerequisites: ART 2110 ; and also ENG 1260  for photojournalism majors, permission of instructor for others

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4150 - Advanced Digital: Video


    Credit(s): 3

    This course covers theoretical and artistic principles of video art. Students will learn basic video recording, editing, effects and audiovisual production techniques. They are exposed to work created by innovators of video art to gain insight into applying theory and technique. The class provides an environment where students can share their work, and ideas and critique each other’s’ progress.

    Prerequisites: ART 2110  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4175 - Advanced 3D Animation


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on advanced skills in which the animator develops depth of knowledge and productivity in 3D animation. The continued use of the twelve principles of animation will be applied to the digital format for the purpose of designing and developing advanced 3D animated films.

    Prerequisites: ART 3085  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 4415 - Animation Illustration Workshop III


    Credit(s): 3

    This course places students in leadership roles in the production of advanced animation and illustration projects in conjunction with students in ART 3415 , who will serve in support roles during the production process.

    Prerequisites: ART 3515  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee, but students may be required to incur additional expenses toward the completion of their projects.
  
  • ART 4515 - Animation Illustration Workshop IV


    Credit(s): 3

    This course complements work in ART 4415  in collaboration with students in ART 3515 . Acting as project leaders, students will complete a culminating body of work worthy of portfolio inclusion or festival submission.

    Prerequisites: ART 4415  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee, but students may be required to incur additional expenses toward the completion of their projects.
  
  • ART 4611 - Senior Thesis


    Credit(s): 3

    Students in this course will develop, plan, and execute a personal capstone project related to the visual arts. Examples of possible projects include, but are not limited to, the development of an industry-specific portfolio, self-promotion or marketing of a business, or preparation for a graduate program.

    Restrictions: Senior standing and permission.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ART 4710 - Special Topics in Art


    Credit(s): 3 (Johnson), Variable (Lyndon)

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 4000-level not offered in the general Art curriculum.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ART 4730 - B.F.A. Seminar


    Credit(s): 3

    This professionally oriented “capstone” course looks into all aspects of a career in the visual arts. By the end of the semester, students will have produced a professional portfolio documenting their own work, complete with resume, artist’s statement and slides. Students also explore career options, exhibit venues, grant writing, websites, graduate schools, legal considerations for the artist and how to set up a safe, affordable studio.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4810 - Internship in Art


    Credit(s): 1-12

    Students plan and complete an internship in an art field in consultation with their advisor.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ART 4820 - Animation Illustration Internship


    Credit(s): 1-15

    This internship offers students the opportunity to gain “on the job” experience in the animation and/or illustration field. Job-site supervisors serve as mentors to students, offering their individual expertise and guidance. Students must apply for an internship in advance and meet with their academic advisor to discuss procedural details. A contract must be established between the student, job-site supervisor, and faculty supervisor, subject to the departmental approval.

    Restrictions: Junior standing and permission (requires portfolio application).

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes (but only 3 credits may be counted toward Visual Arts program requirements).

  
  • ART 4910 - Independent Study (L)


    Credit(s): 1-3

    This course gives the advanced student an opportunity to work on a special area of interest that is not possible through the standard curriculum. The independent study contract must be approved, signed, and submitted before the current semester’s registration period closes. 

    Restrictions: By Permission.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ART 4910 - Independent Study in Art (J)


    Credit(s): 1-12

    Students develop and complete an independent study in an art field in consultation with their advisor.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus


Art History

  
  • ARH 1030 - FYS: Art & Ethics


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to explore ethics of the art world from many angles.  We will study graffiti and street art and how graffiti artists have migrated from illicit street art into the galleries and museums.  We will discuss art and activisim in terms of environmental art and architecture as well as art as political protest.  We will explore environmental art and architecture as well as art as political protest.  We will explore articles and case law that deal with the issues of illegal export, import, censorship, copyright and display.  We will see how war has dislocated and destroyed artworks.

    Restrictions: First-year student

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 1710 - Special Topics in Art History


    Credit(s): Variable

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 1000-level not offered in the general Art History curriculum.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ARH 2010 - Survey of Western Traditions in Art


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the history of Western art as expressed in different medias such as painting, sculpture and architecture from the prehistoric to the modern era.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 2011 - Survey of Western Art I


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides a survey of the history of Western art from prehistoric times to the early Renaissance, with emphasis on developing visual awareness and the ability to analyze works of art. This instruction examines selected works in terms of their historical and cultural elements and the phenomenon of stylistic change over the centuries.

    Prerequisites: ENG 1082 

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ARH 2012 - Survey of Western Art II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course surveys the history of Western art from the Renaissance to the present. The instruction provides emphasis on developing the student’s visual awareness and ability to analyze works of art. The instruction consists of lectures that examine selected works in terms of their historical and cultural elements and the phenomenon of stylistic change over the centuries.

    Prerequisites: ENG 1082 

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ARH 2060 - Survey of Non-Western Traditions in Art


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the history of non-Western art as expressed in different mediums such as painting, sculpture and architecture from the prehistoric to the modern era.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 2070 - History of Photography


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will explore the history of photography from its inception through modern times. Students will gain an understanding of the cultural impact of photography.

    Prerequisites: ENG 1082  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ARH 2710 - Special Topics in Art History


    Credit(s): Variable

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 2000-level not offered in the general Art History curriculum.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ARH 2910 - Independent Study in Art History


    Credit(s): 1-12

    Students plan and complete an independent study in art history in consultation with their advisor.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3015 - Greek & Roman Art


    Credit(s): 3

    This course studies the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, from the Aegean through the Late Empire periods.

    Prerequisites: ARH 2010 ; ARH 2060  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3020 - Art of the Renaissance


    Credit(s): 3

    This course stresses Italian painting and sculpture, beginning with the 14th-century Tuscan masters and ending with Michelangelo and the early Mannerists. Northern art is considered in terms of its influence on developments in the south.

    Prerequisites: ARH 2010 ; ARH 2060  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3060 - Twentienth Century Art


    Credit(s): 3

    This course studies the history of 20th century art covering Impressionism, Fauvism, German Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada, Suprematicism, Constructivism, De Stijl, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Happenings, Minimal Art, New Genre Art and Post-Modern Art.

    Prerequisites: ARH 2010 ; ARH 2060  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3075 - History of Media Art


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will trace the ancestry of the computer as used by the artist and designer. This course will examine the pre-digital origins of digital artistic applications. The course is structured by application and will start with the pre-digital origins and then study early, modern, and contemporary artists for each area. Topics included are:  history of graphic design, film and animation, artistic and architectural rendering, image manipulation, Photoshop, installation, and interactive art.

    Prerequisites: ARH 2010 , ARH 2060  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3080 - History of Animation and Illustration


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces the student to the history, evolution, and popular trends of animation and American illustration from the industrial revolution to the present day. Students will also explore the relationship and influence of fine art and graphic design on the two narrative art forms and how animation and illustration have influenced fine art and graphic design.

    Prerequisites: ENG 1082  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ARH 3090 - Historical Themes in the Visual Arts


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides in-depth study of specific topics, themes, artists, mediums, and/or periods etc. within the History of the Visual Arts. Topics will rotate based on faculty expertise. This course may be repeated once for credit with a change of topic.

    Prerequisites: ENG 1082  and permission.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ARH 3110 - The Spiritual in Non-Western Art


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the rich cultural history of African, Native American, Oceanic and pre-Roman Celtic art. The course will underscore how traditional societies fully integrated art into everyday life and how they imbued it with powerful magical and mystical meanings. How western artists, collectors and museum officials have used and misused art from “Third World” countries will be carefully illustrated and considered throughout the semester.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3120 - Art Criticism


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will expose students to the major critical stances that have shaped art historical thought in the West. Students analyze the critical stance of Kant, Winckelmann, Marx, Freud and others, which will help them become more critical readers and writers. Students are expected to write weekly assignments and critique each other’s work.

    Prerequisites: ARH 2060  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3130 - The History of Photography


    Credit(s): 3

    This course surveys the history and aesthetics of 19th and 20th century photography. Photographs by masters form the basis for a critical assessment of the medium.

    Prerequisites: ARH 2010 ; ARH 2060  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3140 - African Art


    Credit(s): 3

    The art from the continent of Africa is one of the most varied in terms of culture, aesthetics and techniques in the world. The course begins in the northern cultures of the Mediterranean and makes its way down across the Sahara to the West, Central, East, South, and then looks at art of the African Diaspora. In each region, we will examine art from ancient to contemporary and discuss the changing cultural, political and social climates. Students will look at sculptures, performance, architecture, adornment and jewelry.

    Prerequisites: ARH 2010 ; ARH 2060  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3150 - Art of the Human Body


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines all art that scrutinizes the human body in some way. The course covers art from all cultures and all time periods, from ancient Greek sculpture, Mesoamerican frescoes and Maori tattooing to modern-day body artists who practice tattooing, scarification and other body arts.

    Prerequisites: ARH 2010 ; ARH 2060  

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3210 - Women in Art


    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of representative women artists from the Renaissance to the present, this course introduces students to the unique role of women in the visual arts, their contributions and struggle for recognition.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

  
  • ARH 3710 - Special Topics in Art History


    Credit(s): Variable

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 3000-level not offered in the general Art History curriculum.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ARH 4710 - Special Topics in Art History


    Credit(s): 3 (Johnson), Variable (Lyndon)

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 4000-level not offered in the general Art History curriculum.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ARH 4720 - Seminar in Contemporary Art Issues


    Credit(s): 3

    The issues treated vary from semester to semester. The class takes an active role in deciding the relevant issues. Past topics have included public funding for “controversial” art, women’s issues in art, art vs. craft and “Is it art?” Students develop critical skills and see their own work in the light of the contemporary scene. At least one field trip to a metropolitan center is scheduled to view contemporary art.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Yes

  
  • ARH 4910 - Independent Study in Art History


    Credit(s): 1-12

    Students plan and complete an independent study in art history in consultation with their advisor.

    Offering Location: Johnson Campus


Atmospheric Sciences

  
  • ATM 1010 - Elementary Meteorology


    Credit(s): 4

    This course presents an introduction to meteorology, primarily for the non-science major. Topics may include weather observation, clouds and precipitation, radiation and weather phenomena, the laws of motion of the atmosphere, the general circulation, air masses and fronts, cyclones and anticyclones, the weather map, and an introduction to weather forecasting.

    Prerequisites: Basic Math competency.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 1020 - Introduction to Climate Change


    Credit(s): 4

    This course presents an introduction to climate change science, primarily for the non-science major. This course focuses on the causes of global climate change, with a particular focus on human influences, perspectives in the media, climate change projections, likely impacts, and potential solutions. 

    (with lab)

    Prerequisites: Basic Math competency.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 1030 - Elementary Oceanography


    Credit(s): 4

    This course presents an introduction to oceanography, primarily for non-science majors. Topics may include life in the ocean, the composition of sea water, waves, tides, currents, ocean basin formation, and environmental issues related to the oceans. 

    Prerequisites: Basic Math competency.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 1040 - Field Experience


    Credit(s): 0.5 to 3

    This experiential course includes a supervised on-site educational activity at an operational meteorological facility or an on-site instrument usage, data gathering, and data analysis experience as a major component.

    Restrictions: By Permission.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: When no duplication of experience results.

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 1050 - Problem Solving in Atmospheric Sciences


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces fundamental atmospheric physical processes such as radiation, thermodynamics, and the forces creating wind. An emphasis is placed on problem solving and graphing scientific data.

    Prerequisites: MAT 1020  or a higher level mathematics course required for the major.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 1060 - New Student Seminar in Atmospheric Sciences


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces Atmospheric Sciences majors to the intellectual and social environment of college. Students will discuss skills that will help them to be successful within the Atmospheric Sciences program and more broadly at Lyndon. These skills include managing time and money, effective studying, test taking, problem solving, and critical thinking. This course discusses career paths in Atmospheric Sciences and the skills required to be successful in the workforce. The importance of general education is also covered.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 1211 - Survey of Meteorology I


    Credit(s): 2

    This course introduces the study of the atmosphere and is designed for atmospheric science and other science-oriented students. Topics may include atmospheric structure, weather instrumentation, temperature, seasons, humidity, clouds, precipitation, atmospheric stability, optical phenomena, and thunderstorms and tornadoes.

    Prerequisites: High school physics or PHY 2031 .

    Corequisites: MAT 1410  or a higher level math course required for the major.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 1212 - Survey of Meteorology II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course builds on the principles learned in ATM 1211  and is designed for atmospheric science and other science-oriented students. Topics may include the exploration and study of weather features such as fronts, cyclones, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The instruction covers basic weather data acquisition, decoding and interpretation of surface weather observations, analysis of surface weather maps, and upper-level analysis in the context of midlatitude cyclone lifecycles.

    (with lab)

    Prerequisites: MAT 1410  and ATM 1211 .

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 1710 - Special Topics in Atmospheric Sciences


    Credit(s): Variable

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 1000-level not offered in the general Atmospheric Sciences curriculum.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ATM 2061 - Survey of Climate and Statistics I


    Credit(s): 2

    This course is designed for Atmospheric Science majors and introduces the study of climatology using statistical concepts. Topics may include atmospheric composition, controls of climate, atmospheric interaction with other climate components, energy balances, the hydrologic cycle, general circulation, and climate classifications. Statistical concepts include probability, numerical and graphical summaries, and re-expression.

    Prerequisites: ATM 1212  

    Corequisites: MAT 1410  or a higher math course required for the major, or permission.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee. This course is cross-listed with CLM-3061.
  
  • ATM 2062 - Survey of Climate and Statistics II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed for Atmospheric Science majors and expands on the study of climatology and may include topics such as regional climates, natural and anthropogenic climate change and variability, coupling between the atmosphere and ocean, statistical forecasting, and climate modeling. Instruction applies additional statistical concepts, such as paired data exploration and significance testing, to various types of climate data to study spatial and temporal climate variability, teleconnections, and trends.

    (with lab)

    Prerequisites: ATM 2061  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee. This course is cross-listed with CLM-3062.
  
  • ATM 2210 - Geophysical and Human Interactions


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the interactions among humans, the earth, and the atmosphere. Topics may include the human impact on weather, climate, tropospheric pollution, ozone, precipitation acidification, desertification, and biogeochemical cycles. Societal, health, and economic impacts of these phenomena on the human condition are explored. Policy, mitigation, and adaptation strategies to our changing climate are discussed.

    Prerequisites: MAT 1020  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 2410 - Workshop on Weathercasting Techniques


    Credit(s): 1

    This course offers broadcast weathercasting training facilitated by professional broadcast meteorologists. Instruction includes an overview of the current state of the digital broadcasting weather business, and an introduction to effective weather storytelling skills using a chroma key system and live broadcast facility.

    Restrictions: Sophomore standing

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: Once

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 2710 - Special Topics in Atmospheric Sciences


    Credit(s): Variable

    This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 2000-level not offered in the general Atmospheric Sciences curriculum.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Repeatable for Credit: With a change of topic.

  
  • ATM 3030 - Atmospheric Thermodynamics


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an application of physics and calculus to the study of atmospheric thermodynamics and provides a foundation for more advanced topics such as dynamics, cloud physics, and weather forecasting. Topics may include ideal gas properties, work and energy, hydrostatics, thermodynamics of dry, moist, and saturated air, and thermodynamic diagrams.

    Prerequisites: MAT 2532 ATM 1212 , and PHY 2062 .

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 3050 - GIS Applications in Atmospheric Sciences


    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces GIS for data analysis in atmospheric science. Topics may include types of GIS data, projections, geo-referencing and reclassifying imagery, creating personal geo-databases, spatial analysis, spatial data acquisition, interpolation techniques, animation, and shape file creation. This course also covers conversion and integration of geospatial data into commonly used application programming interfaces.

    Restrictions: Junior standing or permission.

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 3110 - Remote Sensing


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an overview of active and passive remote sensing techniques. Course topics focus on the background and operation of satellite and radar platforms, including data processing and interpretation. The radar equation and the application of Doppler and dual-polarization radar systems are covered. Additional topics may include sensing platforms used for vertical profiling of wind, temperature, and moisture through wind and physical concepts to the analysis and understanding of atmospheric phenomena through lab-based activities.

    Prerequisites: ATM 3140  and ATM 3331 

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 3140 - Physical Meteorology


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines topics such as radiation processes in the earth’s atmosphere, cloud physics, optics, and atmospheric electricity.

    Prerequisites: MAT 2532 ATM 1212 , and PHY 2062  

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
  
  • ATM 3170 - Weather Risk Assessment


    Credit(s): 3

    This course investigates weather and climate risks posed to society and industry. Industries sensitive to weather risk are highlighted. The assessment of risk exposure on weekly to seasonal time scales is accomplished using statistical analysis. The process of monetizing weather and climate effects is described. Effective risk management and decision-making are also discussed.

    Prerequisites: ATM 2060 

    Offering Location: Lyndon Campus

    Notes: There is a course fee.
 

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