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  • Introduction
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    Departments :

  • Aerospace Studies
  • African American
    Studies

  • Art
  • Chicano Studies
  • Communication
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    Linguistics
  • Latin American Studies
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  • Religious Studies
  • Social Work
  • Sociology and
    Anthropology
  • Theater Arts
  • Western Cultural
    Heritage
  • Women's Studies

    Dr. Howard C. Daudistel, Dean

    Dr. Mimi R. Gladstein, Associate Dean

    Dr. Evelyn Posey, Associate Dean


    Liberal Arts Bldg., 343
    Phone: (915) 747-5666
    Fax: (915) 747-5905

  • Art
    Web site at: http://www.utep.edu/arts/

    1.- General Information
    2.-General (ART) Courses
    3.- Art Education (ARTE) Courses
    4.- Basic Studies (ARTF) Courses
    5.- Ceramics (CERM) Courses
    6.- Graphic Design (ARTG) Courses
    7.- History of Art (ARTH) Courses
    8.- Art Theory (ARTT) Courses Courses
    9.- Drawing (DRAW) Courses
    10.- Metals (MTLS) Courses
    12.- Painting (PNTG) Courses
    13.- Printmaking (PRNT) Courses
    14.-Sculpture (SCUL) Courses

    6.- Graphic Design (ARTG) Courses

    3206 Graphic Design I (3-3) (Common Course Number ARTS 2331)

      Student will explore the fundamental principles of design as applied to graphic communication. Introduction to basic terminology, tools, and media. Major topics covered are letter form, typographic design, and symbol identification. Prerequisites: ARTF 3101 , 3102 , 3103, 3104 . Laboratory fee required.
    3216 Graphic Design II (3-3) (Common Course Number ARTS 2332)
      This is a further investigation of effective visual communication with emphasis on problem solving and conceptual development. Prerequisites: ARTG 3206 and DRAW 3208. Laboratory fee required.
    3316 Graphic Design III (3-3)
      This advanced communication course emphasizes design expression and conceptual approaches to solving graphic communication problems. Prerequisites: ARTF 3103 and ARTG 3216. Laboratory fee required.
    3326 Illustration (1-5)
      The student will explore contemporary directions in illustration and experiment with various drawing and painting media and techniques in the discipline. Prerequisites: ARTG 3316, PNTG 3201, and DRAW 3218. Laboratory fee required.
    3336 Graphic Design IV (3-3)
      This course provides basic information regarding various technical problems faced by the graphic designer in the preparation of art work for reproduction. Topics include printing methods, layout formats, and elements of the mechanical from single to multi-color process. Prerequisite: ARTG 3206. Laboratory fee required.
    3406 Graphic Design V - Special Problems (3-3)
      Emphasizes individual direction and achievement in Graphic Design. May be repeated for credit at the recommendation of instructor. Prerequisites: 12 hours in Graphic Design. Laboratory fee required.
    3416 Graphic Design VI - Portfolio Design (3-3)
      This course gives the student guidance to organize a professional portfolio for presentation. Discussion topics include resume, interviews, and slide presentation. Prerequisites: 18 hours in Graphic Design. Laboratory fee required.
    3426 Graphic Design VII - Internship (0-6)
      Upon the recommendation of the instructor, a student with a minimum of 3.0 grade point average in Graphic Design, may be placed in a design firm, art studio, television station, or advertising agency. This opportunity provides the student with actual work experience in a realistic setting. Prerequisites: 18 hours in Graphic Design and instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
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