(a) "All-terrain vehicle" means any motorized nonhighway vehicle 50 inches or less in width, having a dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on three or more nonhighway tires.
(b) "Autocycle" means a three-wheel motorcycle that has a steering wheel and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride it.
(c) "Commission" or "state highway commission" means the director of vehicles of the department of revenue.
(d) "Contractor" means a person, partnership, corporation, local government, county government, county treasurer or other state agency that has contracted with the department to provide services associated with vehicle functions.
(e) "Department" or "motor vehicle department" or "vehicle department" means the division of vehicles of the department of revenue, acting directly or through its duly authorized officers and agents. When acting on behalf of the department of revenue pursuant to this act, a county treasurer shall be deemed to be an agent of the state of Kansas.
(f) "Division" means the division of vehicles of the department of revenue.
(g) "Electric personal assistive mobility device" means a self-balancing two nontandem wheeled device, designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour or less.
(2) an electric vehicle charging station, also called an EV charging station, an electric recharging point, a charging point, EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) or a public charging station.
(i) "Electronic certificate of title" means any electronic record of ownership, including any lien or liens that may be recorded, retained by the division in accordance with K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 8-135d, and amendments thereto.
(j) "Electronic notice of security interest" means the division's online internet program which enables a dealer or secured party to submit a notice of security interest as defined in this section, and to cancel the notice or release the security interest using the program. This program is also known as the Kansas elien or KSelien.
(k) "Farm tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used as a farm implement power unit operated with or without other attached farm implements in any manner consistent with the structural design of such power unit.
(l) "Farm trailer" means every trailer and semitrailer as those terms are defined in this section, designed and used primarily as a farm vehicle.
(m) "Foreign vehicle" means every motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer which shall be brought into this state otherwise than in ordinary course of business by or through a manufacturer or dealer and which has not been registered in this state.
(n) "Golf cart" means a motor vehicle that has not less than three wheels in contact with the ground, an unladen weight of not more than 1,800 pounds, is designed to be and is operated at not more than 25 miles per hour and is designed to carry not more than four persons including the driver.
(o) "Highway" means every way or place of whatever nature open to the use of the public as a matter of right for the purpose of vehicular travel. The term "highway" shall not be deemed to include a roadway or driveway upon grounds owned by private owners, colleges, universities or other institutions.
(5) a mixer-feed truck owned and used by a feedlot, as defined in K.S.A. 47-1501, and amendments thereto, and specially designed and used exclusively for dispensing food to livestock in such feedlot.
(q) "Lien" means a security interest as defined in this section.
(r) "Lightweight roadable vehicle" means a multipurpose motor vehicle that is allowed to be driven on public roadways and is required to be registered with, and flown under the direction of, the federal aviation administration.
(s) "Manufacturer" means every person engaged in the business of manufacturing motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers.
(t) "Micro utility truck" means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an overall length, including the bumper, of not more than 160 inches, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 1,500 pounds, can exceed 40 miles per hour as originally manufactured and is manufactured with a metal cab. "Micro utility truck" does not include a work-site utility vehicle or recreational off-highway vehicle.
(u) "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle, other than a motorized bicycle or a motorized wheelchair, which is self-propelled.
(v) "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle, including autocycles, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, except any such vehicle as may be included within the term "tractor" as defined in this section.
(4) the capability of a maximum design speed of no more than 30 miles per hour.
(x) "Motorized wheelchair" means any self-propelled vehicle designed specifically for use by a physically disabled person and such vehicle is incapable of a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour.
(y) "New vehicle dealer" means every person actively engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging new motor vehicles, travel trailers, trailers or vehicles and who holds a dealer's contract therefor from a manufacturer or distributor and who has an established place of business in this state.
(z) "Nonresident" means every person who is not a resident of this state.
(aa) "Notice of security interest" means a notification to the division from a dealer or secured party of a purchase money security interest as provided in article 9 of chapter 84 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, upon a vehicle which has been sold and delivered to the purchaser describing the vehicle and showing the name, address and acknowledgment of the secured party as well as the name and address of the debtor or debtors and other information the division requires.
(bb) "Oil well servicing, oil well clean-out or oil well drilling machinery or equipment" means a vehicle constructed as a machine used exclusively for servicing, cleaning-out or drilling an oil well and consisting in general of a mast, an engine for power, a draw works and a chassis permanently constructed or assembled for one or more of those purposes. The passenger capacity of the cab of a vehicle shall not be considered in determining whether such vehicle is oil well servicing, oil well clean-out or oil well drilling machinery or equipment.
(cc) "Owner" means a person who holds the legal title of a vehicle, or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or in the event a vehicle is subject to a lease of 30 days or more with an immediate right of possession vested in the lessee; or in the event a party having a security interest in a vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee or secured party shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this act.
(dd) "Passenger vehicle" means every motor vehicle, as defined in this section, which is designed primarily to carry 10 or fewer passengers, and which is not used as a truck.
(ee) "Person" means every natural person, firm, partnership, association or corporation.
(ff) "Pole trailer" means any two-wheel vehicle used as a trailer with bolsters that support the load, and do not have a rack or body extending to the tractor drawing the load.
(gg) "Recreational off-highway vehicle" means any motor vehicle more than 50 but not greater than 64 inches in width, having a dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less, traveling on four or more nonhighway tires.
(hh) "Road tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used for drawing other vehicles, and not so constructed as to carry any load thereon independently, or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load so drawn.
(ii) "Self-propelled farm implement" means every farm implement designed for specific use applications with its motive power unit permanently incorporated in its structural design.
(jj) "Semitrailer" means every vehicle of the trailer type so designed and used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that some part of its own weight and that of its own load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle.
(kk) "Specially constructed vehicle" means any vehicle which shall not have been originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model or type, or which, if originally otherwise constructed shall have been materially altered by the removal of essential parts, or by the addition or substitution of essential parts, new or used, derived from other vehicles or makes of vehicles.
(ll) "Trailer" means every vehicle without motive power designed to carry property or passengers wholly on its own structure and to be drawn by a motor vehicle.
(mm) "Travel trailer" means every vehicle without motive power designed to be towed by a motor vehicle constructed primarily for recreational purposes.
(nn) "Truck" means a motor vehicle which is used for the transportation or delivery of freight and merchandise or more than 10 passengers.
(oo) "Truck tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles, and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle or load so drawn.
(pp) "Used vehicle dealer" means every person actively engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging used vehicles, and having an established place of business in this state and who does not hold a dealer's contract for the sale of new motor vehicles, travel trailers or vehicles.
(qq) "Vehicle" means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting electric personal assistive mobility devices or devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(rr) "Vehicle functions" means services relating to the application, processing, auditing or distribution of original or renewal vehicle registrations, certificates of title, driver's licenses and division-issued identification cards associated with services and functions set out in articles 1, 2 and 13 of chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto. "Vehicle functions" may also include personal property taxation duties set out in article 51 of chapter 79 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, and other vehicle-related events described in article 1 of chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto.
(ss) "Work-site utility vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more nonhighway tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket-type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials. "Work-site utility vehicle" does not include a micro utility truck or recreational off-highway vehicle.
History: L. 1929, ch. 81, § 1; L. 1937, ch. 72, § 1; L. 1955, ch. 294, § 1; L. 1956, ch. 48, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 57, § 1; L. 1968, ch. 411, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 342, § 29; L. 1973, ch. 25, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 426, § 27; L. 1977, ch. 28, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 29, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 36, § 2; L. 1984, ch. 26, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 27, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 28, § 1; L. 1985, ch. 42, § 1; L. 1988, ch. 40, § 1; L. 1991, ch. 33, § 13; L. 1992, ch. 166, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 235, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 220, § 3; L. 1997, ch. 119, § 1; L. 2000, ch. 179, § 5; L. 2001, ch. 19, § 2; L. 2002, ch. 16, § 2; L. 2002, ch. 134, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 71, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 135, § 1; L. 2007, ch. 68, § 1; L. 2008, ch. 167, § 3; L. 2009, ch. 91, § 4; L. 2009, ch. 143, § 2; L. 2010, ch. 164, § 4; L. 2011, ch. 66, § 2; L. 2013, ch. 92, § 1; L. 2015, ch. 48, § 2; L. 2015, ch. 100, § 1; July 1.
Section also amended by L. 2009, ch. 119, § 4, but that version was repealed by L. 2009, ch. 143, § 37.
Section was also amended by L. 2015, ch. 12, § 1, but that version was repealed by L. 2015, ch. 100, § 17.


ART 1200. FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN ART. 2 Hours.
This is a required course intended to establish a solid overview of the Art and Art History Department for all first semester UTA students who intend to declare a studio art or art history major. Topics for the class can include: visiting artist speakers, attendance of exhibitions, writing assignments, surviving the advising process and concentration portfolio review, and library resources. Other topics may be discussed. This course requires concurrent enrollment with UNIV 1131. This course may only be taken once for credit. Prerequisite: Requires concurrent enrollment in UNIV 1131.
ART 1300. FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN ART. 3 Hours.
This is a required course intended to establish a solid overview of the Art and Art History Department for all first semester UTA students who intend to declare a studio art or art history major. Topics for the class can include: visiting artist speakers, attendance of exhibitions, writing assignments, surviving the advising process and concentration portfolio review, and library resources. Other topics may be discussed. This course may only be taken once for credit.
The principles and elements of two-dimensional design as expressed through concepts and problems with various media and techniques. Lab fee: $35.
Three-dimensional design principles will be explored to expand knowledge of various materials and develop an awareness of spatial elements as a creative expression. Formerly listed as ART 1303. Credit will not be granted for both ART 1303 and ART 1306. Lab fee: $35.
Basic drawing principles and elements in varied media including such concepts and skills as hand-eye coordination, perceptual acuity, spatial organization, and interpretation of directly observed subjects.
Major developments in art, from Archaic Greece through the European Renaissance.
The work of major figures in European and American art from the 17th century to the present.
ART 1317. THE ART OF NONWESTERN TRADITIONS. 3 Hours.
This course is designed to introduce students to works of art in various media developed in isolation from the European tradition, including the arts of the Near East, Asia, the Ancient Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Using visual arts as a tool, this course will introduce students to the diverse social customs, religions, and beliefs of nonwestern peoples.
ART 2300. METHODS FOR THE STUDY OF ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.
Sources and procedures of art historical research. Introduction to methodologies of art historical scholarship. Use of computer and data retrieval is emphasized.
ART 2304. DIGITAL MEDIA. 3 Hours.
This course introduces students to a variety of digital software and hardware as applied to design and artistic concepts.
Application of specific drawing skills with emphasis on personal expression. Course content will focus on conceptual development and media exploration as outlined by instructor. Previous drawing experience strongly recommended. Formerly listed as ART 1348. Credit will not be granted for both ART 1348 and ART 2308. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of instructor.
ART 2342. GLASSBLOWING. 3 Hours.
The manipulation, construction, and experimentation of glass as a sculptural medium. Emphasis will be on developing technical and aesthetic expertise in glassblowing and related techniques. Exploration of the conceptual application of the material will be addressed. Students who received credit for ART 3342 prior to Fall 2010 may not receive credit for ART 2342. Prerequisite: ART 1306 or permission of the academic advisor.
ART 2353. VISUAL COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION. 3 Hours.
Introduction to the studio practices in the area of Visual Communications. Focus is on advanced foundation design concepts and exposure to contemporary digital tools. In addition, an introduction to the purpose, industry, and broad history of visual communication will be established. Prerequisite: Art + Art History Major, Permission of Advisor, ART 1305.
ART 2354. TYPOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
Creative problem solving using basic elements of visual communication with an introduction to typography, composition, and materials. Prerequisite: ART 2304 or permission of the instructor.
ART 2355. LAYOUT. 3 Hours.
Development and application of concept, layout, and design as related to visual communication. Prerequisite: ART 2304 or permission of advisor.
ART 2357. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR DESIGNERS. 3 Hours.
Introduction to the production of visuals through digital photographic imaging as related to the needs of the Visual Communication Design field. Students will study composition, camera function, studio lighting, and photographic proficiency to create compelling imagery. Students will be expected to incorporate these photographic skills and concepts into their design practice.
ART 2358. INTRODUCTION TO FILM/VIDEO. 3 Hours.
Introduction to the video and filmmaking production process, techniques, history and aesthetics through the use of digital video, basic film, and basic digital (computer) video and audio editing. Students will write, produce, and edit a number of short original works.
Basic photographic imaging intended for photo majors. Assignments emphasize an artistic approach and include 35mm camera operation, black-and-white silver materials, and darkroom procedure. Camera not required.
ART 2360. INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS. 3 Hours.
Basics of photography for art majors. Introduction to the essentials of photography, digital camera operation, utilizing the principles of photography for artistic expression and lighting techniques for documentation of 2D and 3D artwork. Digital camera required. This course is an introductory level photo class for art majors who are not in the photo concentration. Photo majors must take ART 2359, Introduction to Photography.
Fundamentals of painting, composition and techniques both traditional and contemporary. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3302. ART OF ANTIQUITY. 3 Hours.
Art and architecture of Greco-Roman antiquity, beginning with the Aegean Bronze Age (ca 2500 BC) and concluding with the Late Roman Empire (4th century AD). Emphasis on the political and ritual role of art, especially in Periclean Athens and Augustan Rome.
ART 3304. JAPANESE ART & ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.
Introduces students to the art and architectural traditions of Japan from the Jomon (12,000/10,500 - 300 BCE) through the Tokugawa periods (1615 - 1868). The course will focus on the cultural, social, and political movements that informed artistic changes over time. Prerequisite: ART 1317 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3306. BYZANTINE AND MEDIEVAL ART. 3 Hours.
Art and architecture of the Mediterranean area and Northern Europe, beginning with Early Christian and Byzantine period (4th century AD) and concluding with the Late Middle Ages (14th century AD). Special attention is given to the religious and political context of art including Christian and Islamic influences. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3307. THE EARLY RENAISSANCE. 3 Hours.
Developments in the art and architecture of Italy in the 13th and 14th Centuries focused on the changing status of the artist and the political and religious role of art. Includes a workshop based on 14th century recipes for the making of art. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3308. HIGH RENAISSANCE. 3 Hours.
Developments in the art and architecture of 16th century Italy (Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo) understood in historical context. Themes include the notion of creative genius in the Renaissance; Mannerism and the Counter-Reformation; the restoration of the Sistine Chapel. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3310. FILM AS ART. 3 Hours.
The history and aesthetics of the motion picture from 1895 to the present day. Screening and analysis of film as an artistic medium, focusing on various technical innovations, filmmakers, and landmarks of film history. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3311. AMERICAN ART. 3 Hours.
The role of art in the shaping of a national identity with emphasis on our beginnings and attention to vernacular and indigenous traditions. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3312. NEO-CLASSICISM AND ROMANTICISM. 3 Hours.
European art from c.1760 to c.1840. Emphasis is placed on cultural and historical contexts. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3313. BACKGROUNDS OF MODERN ART. 3 Hours.
Painting, sculpture, and photography of the period c. 1850-1900 in western Europe, focusing on Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and Symbolism (fin de siecle). Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3314. MODERN ART. 3 Hours.
The history of European and American art from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Emphasis on the formal and conceptual evolution of modernism in art and society, and on the rise of the avant-garde. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3315. IMPRESSIONISM. 3 Hours.
The history, theory, and aesthetics of Impressionist painting in France, from 1860 to 1900. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3316. ANCIENT EGYPTIAN & NEAR EASTERN ART. 3 Hours.
Introduces select aspects of the material culture of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, with emphasis on religion and notions of kingship. Prerequisite: ART 1317 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3317. ISLAMIC ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.
This is a survey course of Islamic art and architecture from the seventh century to present, covering arts from the Arabian peninsula, north and west Africa, southern Spain, central Asia and South Asia. Emphasis will also be given to the cultural and religious aspects that shape Islamic art, such as the forms and functions of different examples of sacred architecture; calligraphy; and the arts associated with pilgrimage. Prerequisites are two completions from ART 1309, ART 1310, or ART 1317.
ART 3319. ART & ARCHITECTURE OF INDIA. 3 Hours.
Explores the history of Indian art and architecture, beginning with the Harappan civilization and progressing to the present. India's religious and cultural impact on its East and Southeast Asian neighbors will also be examined. Prerequisite: ART 1317 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3320. ART OF THE ANCIENT AMERICAS. 3 Hours.
Art and architecture of the Olmecs, Maya, Aztecs, Inca, Anasazi and other selected cultures of Mexico, Central America, South America and North America. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3321. CHINESE ART & ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.
Introduces students to the art and architectural traditions of China from Neolithic times (5th to 3rd millennium BCE) to the end of the Qing dynasty in the early 20th century. The course will focus on the cultural, social, and political movements that informed artistic changes over time. Prerequisite: ART 1317 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3322. INTRODUCTION TO ART EDUCATION. 3 Hours.
This course studies the theories and outlines the history of art education and provides undergraduate students with the basic knowledge, skills, and strategies for teaching art. Students will be introduced to current issues in art education including multicultural, visual culture, technological art education, creativity, museum collaborations, and arts for special needs. The course will cover TEKS and national visual arts standards, a child's artistic development, learning styles, and philosophy. Also, students will learn and understand professional development resources. Prerequisites: None.
ART 3323. PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTING ART CURRICULA. 3 Hours.
This course reviews and introduces the elements needed to create art education curricula including production, performance and exhibition of visual art and other performing arts practices, historical and cultural contexts as well as critical and aesthetic response. Students will focus on curriculum development for both 2D and 3D artwork for various age levels. Prerequisite: None; however students are highly encouraged to take ART 3322 before, or concurrent with, this course.
ART 3325. STUDIES IN THE BAROQUE. 3 Hours.
Developments in the art and architecture of Baroque Europe (Italy, Low Countries and Spain), with an emphasis on patronage and the social, religious and historical context of artistic production. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Two courses from ART 1309, ART 1310, or ART 1317.
ART 3331. BRITISH ART. 3 Hours.
An overview of British art from prehistory to the present with an emphasis on cultural and historical contexts. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3339. DIRECTED SCREENINGS. 3 Hours.
A survey of screening of significant films. The course will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language, the significance of film form and style, the dynamics of new technology and the workings of motion pictures as a means of narrative expression. Significant motion pictures will be screened weekly with commentary or discussion by film faculty in class.
ART 3340. KILN FORMED GLASS. 3 Hours.
The exploration of various non-blowing techniques of glass construction and manipulation. Students will use kilns to explore fusing, slumping, pate de verre, and casting. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1306 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3341. SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.
An exploration of sculptural forms, concepts, and methods through various media. Emphasis on contemporary processes and individual expression. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1306. For non-art majors, permission of the instructor.
ART 3342. INTERMEDIATE GLASSBLOWING. 3 Hours.
Continued technical and aesthetic development, manipulation, construction, and experimentation with glass as a sculptural medium. Other techniques may be introduced in order to explore a stronger conceptual application of glass. Prerequisite: ART 2342 or permission of the academic advisor.
ART 3343. PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.
Development in the technical and conceptual practice of printmaking. Emphasis placed on an understanding of the history, theory and philosophy of independently published prints. Both traditional and nontraditional processes for creating printed images will be explored, including: lithography, relief, intaglio, silk screen, monoprints, book arts, and photomechanical technologies. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3345. WORKS ON PAPER. 3 Hours.
The class will focus on works on paper as a finished work of art as opposed to being preliminary study for paintings, sculptures, and other disciplines. Class may work in a variety of media including watercolor, drawing, collage, painting and mixed media. Personal creativity and development is stressed along with critical thinking and analysis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1306, ART 1307, and ART 2308 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3346. PAPERMAKING. 3 Hours.
Procedures for the understanding and development of both Eastern and Western handmade papers. Focus will be on sheet-forming, casting, and marblizing papermaking processes. Emphasis placed on personal expression, process, and innovation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1306.
ART 3347. ADVANCED DRAWING. 3 Hours.
Conceptual and expressive problems to encourage independent thinking with regard to contemporary drawing issues. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2308.
ART 3348. LIFE DRAWING. 3 Hours.
Drawing of the human figure using a variety of media in the solution of figure construction problems with emphasis on perceptual and creative expression. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2308.
ART 3349. WATER MEDIA PAINTING. 3 Hours.
Transparent and opaque water color media and techniques. Emphasis on conceptual and manipulative skills. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1307, and ART 2371 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3350. INTRODUCTION TO NARRATIVE SCREENWRITING. 3 Hours.
Basic format styles, structures, and requisites of writing narrative film. Students will be required to study scripts, view films, conduct actor readings, produce original works, and complete other assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302.
ART 3351. ILLUSTRATION. 3 Hours.
Practical approach to concepts, techniques, and problem solving with illustration. May be repeated for up to 9 hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 2354. Advisor permission required to enroll in this course.
ART 3352. DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.
Basic course in computer imaging for art majors. Emphasis is on the introduction and use of the computer as a tool for personal expression. Fundamental principles in electronic media are explored with additional emphasis on experimental and innovative techniques. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee: $40. Prerequisite: ART 2304.
ART 3353. METALS. 3 Hours.
Both contemporary and traditional metalworking techniques and concepts, including the construction of small metal forms with a sculptural approach. Emphasis on basic fabrication and manipulation methods. Exploration of integrating other media is also encouraged. Prerequisite: ART 1306. For non-art majors, permission of the instructor.
ART 3354. SIGN AND SYMBOL. 3 Hours.
Design and problem solving focusing on transformation of visual elements into logos, logotypes, information and environmental graphics. May only be taken once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 2355, or permission of the advisor.
ART 3355. ADVANCED TYPOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
Typographic theory exploring traditional and non-traditional forms, both historical and contemporary typographic achievements. Prerequisite: ART 2354, ART 2355, or permission of the advisor.
ART 3356. WEB TYPOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
Instruction of typographic theories and practice for the web to facilitate connections with words,ideas,and information. Emphasis is placed on the structuring of information hierarchy, grid application, and typographic systems. May be repeated once. This course was formerly titled Electronic Design. Prerequisite: ART 2304.
ART 3357. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN. 3 Hours.
An overview of critical environmental issues that affect the contemporary practice of visual communication. Emphasis on ethics, environmental and society responsibility, and creative visual problem solving. Course may include, but is not limited to, lecture, discussion, reading, and creative design exploration. Prerequisite: ART 2354 or permission of the advisor.
ART 3358. INTERMEDIATE FILM/VIDEO. 3 Hours.
Continuation of ART 2358 with emphasis on more advanced concepts, production techniques, film/video history, aesthetics, basic 16mm film production, digital video post-production and studio editing. Students will propose, write, produce and edit a number of short, original works.
ART 3359. APPLYING AND TEACHING ART CURRICULA. 3 Hours.
This course provides art education students with an overview of teaching in the K-12 art classroom through further exploration in curriculum and instructional methods as well as observation in the DFW area public schools. Students are provided opportunities to observe various work situations, to reflect on their own education, and to examine teaching practices within the arts. Emphasis is placed on both 2D and 3D studio issues. Students are expected to develop professional skills in observation and written and oral communication. The material in this course serves to establish a foundation for building professional awareness and a normative philosophy of art education. Prerequisite: ART 3323.
ART 3360. INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
Students use the tools of digital technology to enhance their image-making skills. Topics may include digital film and reflective scanning, fine printing, alternative cameras and formats; to the development of a deeper understanding of the student's place in photo history and criticism. Prerequisite: ART 2304, ART 2359 (or equivalent).
ART 3363. CLAY. 3 Hours.
The various methods of construction, manipulation, and decoration of clay. The integration of form, design, and concept, emphasizing clay as an expressive medium. Prerequisite: ART 1306. For non-art majors, permission of the instructor.
ART 3371. INTERMEDIATE PAINTING. 3 Hours.
Continued development of painting techniques, composition and exploration of traditional and contemporary media. Specific problem solving assignments, creative thinking, and idea development will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 2308, ART 2371 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3383. MOLDMAKING & CASTING IN CLAY. 3 Hours.
Continuation of ceramic media techniques and forming processes. The introduction of moldmaking, mold forming, slipcasting, tile design, kiln firing, and glaze techniques. Prerequisite: ART 3363 or permission of the instructor.
ART 3384. CINEMATOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
An intense study of the visual language/style of film imagery through cinematography, lighting, gaffing, gripping, and extensive camerawork. Students will use digital equipment to shoot exercises, light sets and locations, and learn to accurately expose, color correct, and manipulate motion picture film. Students will also learn the proper use of advanced lighting equipment, professional production standards, camera crew responsibilities, and how to interpret a scene through visuals. Students will work in digital video, Super 16mm, or standard 16 mm film, and in 35 mm stills. Prerequisite: ART 2358, ART 2359.
ART 3385. SOUND & POST PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.
A basic introduction to the critical role editing and sound play in the filmmaking process. It will include audio recording, recorder operations, microphones and booms, how to capture good sound on the stage, sound reports, importance of proper labeling of all film/video elements, amplitude, frequency, filtering and equalization, what the ear perceives. In postproduction it will focus on the aesthetics of film editing and how the ability to think as a filmmaker comes from personal imagination and a passionate grasp of theory and aesthetics. Prerequisite: ART 2358.
ART 3386. DIRECTING WORKSHOP. 3 Hours.
A survey workshop exploring the visualization of script material through the directing of scenes and exercises. Critique and analysis of the exercises. A special focus will be working with the actor along with interpreting the screenplay through the camera and performance, directing the camera and the actor, and running the set. Prerequisite: ART 2358.
ART 3387. DIRECTED SCREENINGS. 3 Hours.
This course will screen significant films. It will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language and the significance of film form and style. Motion pictures will be screened weekly with commentary or discussion by film faculty in class. This course may be taken only once for credit.
ART 3389. CONTEMPORARY ART. 3 Hours.
A focus on the period from the mid-20th century to the present emphasizing the aesthetics of late modernism and the beginnings of the postmodern period including Abstract Expressionism, Pop, Minimal, Conceptual, and multicultural approaches. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3390. HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.
A broad overview of the history and evolution of design from prehistory to the present day. Course emphasis is on the cultural and technological contexts that influenced the practice of graphic design in Europe and the United States. Prerequisite: Any two of ART 1309, ART 1310, or ART 1317.
ART 3391. HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
The history of still photography from its inception to the present. Emphasis on the conceptual and technical evolution of photography as an artistic medium. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 3392. HISTORY AND AESTHETICS OF THE VIDEO IMAGE. 3 Hours.
History, theory, and analysis of video/film/computer in relation to visualization and new genres. Study of symbolic rhetoric, composition, sound/music, editing, movement, and style. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 4100. SENIOR EXHIBITION. 1 Hour.
Application of professional practices for graduating BFA art majors. Primary concentration is preparation for BFA exhibition/presentation. Prerequisite: ART 4200 or, for graphics students, ART 4356.
ART 4191. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1 Hour.
Mature, capable students may be permitted to pursue individual art problems. Problems must be stated in writing, a definite conference schedule arranged, and the paperwork must be approved by both the supervising faculty member and the department chair prior to registration. May be repeated for credit for varied subject matter. Prerequisite: B average in art concentration.
ART 4200. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES. 2 Hours.
Professional practices for upcoming graduating BFA art majors in studio and media concentration, excluding graphics. Exploration of professional capabilities applied to media and studio areas. Emphasis on complex professional skills, knowledge and presentation. May be repeated for credit with a different emphasis and permission of the instructor. Lab fee: $8.
ART 4201. PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION. 2 Hours.
This course is the capstone of the Bachelor of Arts track. Working with their advisor, students will prepare an artist's talk about their work and deliver this presentation at an advertised public lecture. This course is to be taken in the student's last semester before graduation.
ART 4291. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 2 Hours.
ART 4301. ART AND GENDER. 3 Hours.
ART 4306. MID-RENAISSANCE. 3 Hours.
Art and architecture in 15th century Italy, beginning with developments in Renaissance Florence. The relation of humanism and science to the visual arts, patronage, and the social and historical contexts of artistic production. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 4307. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ASIAN ART. 3 Hours.
Special studies seminar dealing with various aspects of the history and development of Asian art, architecture, and archeology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1317 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4308. FINE ART MUSEUMS AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS. 3 Hours.
Examines current issues and developments in museum practice. This course uses area museums, auction houses, and research collections as a learning resource. This course is supplemented by on-site visits and readings. Prerequisite: Any two of ART 1309, ART 1310, or ART 1317 or permission of Department.
ART 4310. TOPICS IN FILM STUDY. 3 Hours.
Historical surveys of nonfiction film, experimental cinema, and genres (e.g., the western, the gangster film, science-fiction films), as well as geographical or national movements (e.g., German expressionism, Italian neo-realism, French new wave) and film theory and criticism. The particular subject will change from year to year. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 4311. SCRIPT TO SCREEN. 3 Hours.
A screenwriting course for Film/Video area majors. This course is a high energy merger of a production class and a short film writing class to both write and produce a film per week during the Summer sessions. The students in this class will have a realistic view of the production consequences of writing for the screen. May be repeated for up to six hours credit (two completions). Prerequisite: ART 3350 and permission of instructor.
ART 4312. TOPICS IN NINETEENTH CENTURY ART.. 3 Hours.
An in-depth study of topics in European and American art c. 1780 to 1900, such as the art and revolutions (the French Revolution, the American Revolution, 1830, 1848, the Commune); Romanticism; Symbolism. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 4313. COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.
This course will examine the history of museum and research collections, long-term care and sustainability of works, and the concerns of ethics and law in relation to acquisition and management of these collections. This course is enriched by guest speakers and on-site visits to area collections. Prerequisite: Any two of ART 1309, ART 1310, or ART 1317 or permission of Department.
ART 4314. TOPICS IN 20TH CENTURY ART. 3 Hours.
Topics from c. 1900 to c. 2000, such as analysis of an individual movement, medium, or theme. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two courses from ART 1309, ART 1310 or ART 1317.
ART 4315. ASPECTS OF CONTEMPORARY ART. 3 Hours.
Topics from c. 1970 to the present, such as performance and conceptual art, art in and about the natural environment, post-modernism and critical perspectives, art in the social context, and the genres of the 1980s. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any two of the following three courses from ART 1309, ART 1310, or ART 1317.
ART 4317. ART AND ISLAM. 3 Hours.
This upper level art history course studies Islamic art and architecture from the seventh century to the present, covering arts from the Arabian peninsula, north and west Africa, southern Europe, central Asia, and south Asia. Emphasis may also be given to the cultural and religious aspects that shape Islamic art including sacred architecture, calligraphy, and pilgrimage. Prerequisites: any two of ART 1309, ART 1310, or ART 1317.
ART 4318. ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.
Advanced level course in computer imaging for art majors. Conceptual as well as expressive problems are introduced to encourage independent and creative problem solving in digital imaging. Emphasis is placed on both manipulation of photo-based media and creation of two-dimensional animation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3352.
ART 4320. BEYOND PHOTOGRAPHY: WORKING OUTSIDE THE IMAGE. 3 Hours.
This course will examine different approaches to art that are not medium-specific but assumes the student has knowledge of photography as art. Projects will be structured as responses to lectures on topics in modern and contemporary art with emphasis on installation and conceptual work. Prerequisite: 3 hours to be selected from ART 4318, ART 4344, ART 4359, ART 4360, ART 4363, ART 4372.
ART 4330. 18TH CENTURY ART. 3 Hours.
A history of European art from the end of the Baroque era through the Rococo and Neoclassical styles to the beginning of Romanticism. Emphasis will be on cultural and global contexts in which paintings, prints, sculptures, and architecture were produced. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 4340. ADVANCED KILN FORMED GLASS. 3 Hours.
Continuation of ART 3340. This class focuses on glass kiln forming techniques and concepts including kiln casting, fusing, slumping, and various cold working processes. Emphasis is on using glass as an expressive and creative art media. Prerequisite: ART 3340 or permission of instructor.
ART 4341. ADVANCED SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.
Advanced work in continuation of ART 3341. Students are encouraged to develop a creative style in their own personal direction. A variety of materials and techniques is explored. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3341 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4342. ADVANCED GLASS. 3 Hours.
Continued development of ART 3342 with emphasis on advanced technique, manipulation and form development. Course assignments will emphasize personal creativity and exploration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3342 or permission of instructor.
ART 4343. ADVANCED CLAY. 3 Hours.
Further development and focus on techniques and personal expression in sculptural, hand-built, and wheel thrown clay forms. Continuation of kiln firing, moldmaking, slipcasting, and glazemaking. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3363 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4344. ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES. 3 Hours.
Methods of manipulating the photographic image. Techniques may include manipulative printing, computer imaging, blueprint, brownprint, platinum/palladium, transfers, silkscreen, intaglio, and lithography. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Lab fee: $60. Prerequisite: ART 3360 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4345. ADVANCED PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.
Continued study and development of both conceptual and technical practice of printmaking. Emphasis placed on personal expression of ideas as well as the broader implications of printed images. Explorations and innovations will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1307, and ART 3343 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4346. GRAPHICS: PORTFOLIO PREPARATION. 3 Hours.
This course concentrates on the creation, development, and evaluation of the graphic design portfolio. Course work will include advanced level conceptual assignments and various methods of presentation. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee: $50. Prerequisite: ART 3355 and ART 4355 with grades of B or better, or permission of the instructor.
ART 4347. PUBLICATION DESIGN. 3 Hours.
Philosophy, concepts, and structures of magazine and book design. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 2355.
ART 4348. INFORMATION VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.
This course is an exploration of the graphic visualization and representation of data driven information sets to achieve insights into the cognitive and perceptive complexities of the world around us. Course may be repeated for credit. The previous title of this course was Interactive Design. Prerequisite: ART 2304.
ART 4349. VIDEO ART & NEW GENRES. 3 Hours.
Advanced work involving production, postproduction, and distribution with a special emphasis on experimental and innovative applications. Instruction may include video integrated with performance, installation, audio/sound art, and computer graphics appropriate to the medium. Lectures, readings, and screenings will frame video art within an historical and critical survey of new genres. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
ART 4350. DOCUMENTARY FILM/VIDEO. 3 Hours.
Using film and video as a tool for creative research, students will produce, write, direct and edit original documentaries or nonfiction films/videos under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3385, ART 3386, and ART 3384 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4351. COMMERCIAL FILM/VIDEO. 3 Hours.
Commercial and corporate applications of video. Students produce original individual projects integrating concepts and technical skills under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 4362 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4352. NARRATIVE FILM/VIDEO. 3 Hours.
Narrative storytelling film/video techniques. Students write, produce, direct and edit original, short narrative film/video projects under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or ART 3350 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4353. ADVANCED METALS. 3 Hours.
Continued development of ART 3353 with emphasis on advanced techniques, the integration of other materials, manipulation, form design and concept. Course assignments will emphasize personal creativity and exploration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3353 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4354. ADVANCED NARRATIVE SCREENWRITING. 3 Hours.
A continuation of ART 2350 focusing on writing an original (no adaptations), narrative, full-length screenplay through all stages to final draft status primarily focusing on the development of a polished first act. Students study screenplays, view films, conduct actor readings, and complete various other assignments. May be repeated up to two times for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3350 and permission of the instructor.
ART 4355. VISUAL IDENTITY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.
Creative exploration and application of complex visual communication skills to the development of a visual identity system. Prerequisite: ART 3354, or permission of the advisor.
ART 4356. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION. 3 Hours.
Exploration and development of the visual communication portfolio. Course work includes advanced level conceptual assignments. Emphasis on complex professional skills. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 3354, or permission of the advisor.
ART 4357. ADVERTISING DESIGN. 3 Hours.
Typography, layout, visualization, and conceptual problem solving as applied to advertising. Prerequisite: ART 3354, or permission of the advisor.
ART 4358. ADVANCED NON-LINEAR EDITING. 3 Hours.
An advanced workshop in video editing and post production. Emphasis will be placed on long form editing, the aesthetics of editing, and editing work flow. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 Intermediate Film/Video.
ART 4359. ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
This course encourages students to use a variety of photographic processes (black & white, color, non-silver, computer imaging, etc.) with an emphasis on the development of a personal stance. Students will work on individual projects and present work in an environment of critical discussion. May be repeated for up to 12 hours credit. Lab fee: $60. Prerequisite: three hours to be selected from ART 4344, ART 4360, ART 4363, or permission of the instructor.
ART 4360. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
The development of an aesthetic and critical response toward photographic color. Techniques include exposure and printing of color negatives as well as the use of digital technology. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Lab fee: $60. Prerequisite: ART 3360 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4361. 3-D ANIMATION. 3 Hours.
Intensive study of digital computer animation and 3-D digital animation tools and techniques. Students will produce a number of short, original works under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2304 and ART 2358.
ART 4362. ADVANCED FILM/VIDEO. 3 Hours.
Advanced production techniques in an all-digital environment including AVID and Final Cut post-production with special emphasis in technical aesthetics, history and presentation. Students may elect to work in a variety of media (including 16mm, S16mm, digital animation, installation, etc.) and in a variety of genres (narrative, documentary, commercial, animation) to produce original works under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2350 or ART 3350 and permission of the instructor.
ART 4363. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
The theory and practice of situational photography. Studio lighting, large format and digital camera techniques. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Lab fee: $60. Prerequisite: ART 3360 or permission from the instructor.
ART 4364. MOBILE APP DESIGN. 3 Hours.
An overview of the development and design process for mobile web applications and portable technologies. Exploration of best practices for mobile app design and brand strategy, user experience, concept development, mobile content strategy, information architecture, interaction/interface design, visual design, and rapid prototyping. No coding is required or expected with this course. Prerequisite: ART 3356.
ART 4365. TECHNOLOGY IN ART EDUCATION. 3 Hours.
This course provides digital media presentation strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness and explores how to incorporate the use of digital media in curriculum development. It also enables students to develop an electronic teaching portfolio to prepare students for job interviews and to showcase both personal and student artwork. Reading assignments, research, hands-on experiences, and in-class discussion provide students with an understanding of technology and its application to an art education classroom. Students will gain a working knowledge of current best practice digital technology, including the internet and video software. Prerequisite: None; however students are highly encouraged to take ART 3323 before, or concurrent with, this course.
ART 4366. WEB DESIGN. 3 Hours.
Concentrated study in the use of design, creation, and strategic planning of websites. Emphasis is placed on creative concepts, information architecture, user experience, and site development. Course work will explore issues of differing perspectives of technology as a tool, a medium, and/or an environment. May be repeated for credit with grade of B or better. Prerequisite: ART 3356.
ART 4367. TWO DIMENSIONAL ANIMATION. 3 Hours.
This course introduces techniques for two-dimensional animation presented in an historical and aesthetic context. Students will produce short animated films utilizing basic animation principles and developing the conceptual skills necessary for creating motion designs. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2304.
ART 4368. ADVANCED SILVER PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.
This advanced level course explores the use of medium and large format film cameras, film development, gelatin silver printing techniques, and archival presentation. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 3360.
ART 4369. CONCEPT TO EXHIBITION. 3 Hours.
This course takes the student from the concept for a body of work to installation of the work in a group exhibition. Students choose from a wide range of photographic techniques and demonstrations of selected processes. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Lab fee: $60. Prerequisite: ART 2359 and ART 3360 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4370. STAGED ENVIRONMENTS. 3 Hours.
This course concentrates on the conceptualization, development and execution of tableaus designed exclusively for the camera. Lectures, readings and presentations will cover view cameras, studio lighting, set design, scouting locations, using props, and working with models. Lab fee: $60. Prerequisite: ART 3360 or permission of the instructor.
ART 4371. ADVANCED PAINTING. 3 Hours.
Students will be encouraged to develop a personal direction which complements their development as visual thinkers. The student will be required to plan a course outline of conceptual development with the instructor at the beginning of each semester. May be repeated for credit. Student must earn a grade of "B" or above in the course to repeat it. Prerequisite: ART 2308, ART 2371 and a grade of B or above in ART 3371 or permission of the instructor. Transfer students will be required to schedule a portfolio review with the painting instructor to gain permission to enroll in the class.
ART 4372. BODY AS RESOURCE. 3 Hours.
An advanced level course that investigates making imagery using portrait, self portrait, or the figure as subject. The course incorporates contemporary practices in digital imaging, digital studio, and Photoshop. This course requires expertise in digital imaging and studio photography. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of credit. Prerequisites: ART 3352 and ART 4363 or permission of instructor.
ART 4373. ADVANCED THREE-DIMENSIONAL STUDIES. 3 Hours.
Class is designed for students to continue the development of advanced three-dimensional work and engage in a cross section of various media. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 12 hours to be selected from ART 3341, ART 3342, ART 3363, ART 4341, ART 4342, ART 4343, ART 4353, or permission of the instructor. Formerly ART 4366. Credit will be granted for both.
ART 4374. PACKAGING & 3D CAD. 3 Hours.
Packaging structure design, materials, performance, testing and sustainability. The curriculum integrates with the Corrugated Prototype Design and CAD Production Lab (CORRPRO). Students use 3D structural design software, a variety of materials, and a computer-aided design (CAD) table to produce significant packaging solutions. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3354.
ART 4375. DESIGN TEXAS. 3 Hours.
Visual Communication outreach and problem solving. Individual and group projects for clients selected by the instructor. Provides advanced undergraduate students an opportunity to interact with clients on the development and completion of complex communication design problems. May be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
ART 4382. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ARTS. 3 Hours.
Students will apply creativity, imagination, and innovation as they explore opportunities for entrepreneurship in the arts. Prerequisite: Student must have completed 60 credit hours or have the permission of the instructor.
ART 4383. INDEPENDENT FILM PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.
Students will produce a major film or video in the genre of their choosing (narrative, documentary, commercial, or animation). Students may elect to work in a variety of media (including 16 mm film, digital video or installation) to produce original works. Students will be individually mentored as their productions move through preparation, shooting and post-production. Prerequisite: ART 4362.
ART 4384. DIGITAL VISUAL EFFECTS. 3 Hours.
Analysis of the shooting requirements, set and location considerations, and software choices and techniques used for various visual effects treatments. Includes digital compositing and techniques such as matte generation, camera tracking, color correction, roto-scoping, chromakey, set extension, and 3D integration. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2304.
ART 4385. MOTION GRAPHICS. 3 Hours.
Advances the principles and elements of design to the world of time-based media and the principles of animation. Focuses on advanced compositing and animation techniques including kinetic typography, motion tracking, and image replacement and compositing. Topics may also include film titles, and industrial and commercial film. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2304.
ART 4390. CONFERENCE COURSE: ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.
Independent study or research in an area of art history agreed upon in advance with the instructor. Written permission and the determination of obligations and objectives are required before registration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 4391. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 3 Hours.
ART 4392. SPECIAL STUDIES. 3 Hours.
Special course work in new or experimental offerings for which there is immediate need and for which special resources are available. May be repeated for credit. Primarily for art majors.
ART 4394. HONORS THESIS/SENIOR PROJECT. 3 Hours.
ART 4395. ART INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.
An opportunity to apply academic training as participant/observer in a professional organization relevant to a major area of concentration. With permission of advisor, internships may be repeated for up to a maximum of nine hours credit. Internships must be arranged with the internship supervisor in the semester prior to enrolling for this course. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
ART 4396. SPECIAL STUDIES IN ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.
Subjects of immediate interest in various fields of art history; to complement temporary museum exhibitions and/or faculty research specializations. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310 and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: ART 1309 and ART 1310.
ART 4397. SPECIAL STUDIES IN FILM/VIDEO. 3 Hours.
Special studies in film/video that respond to emerging technologies, immediate needs, and specialized topics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
ART 4695. ART INTERNSHIP. 6 Hours.
ART 5000. SUPERVISED TEACHING STUDIO ART. 0 Hours.
Training in teaching methods and procedures for studio art classes, including weekly group meetings with the instructor and individual consultations. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art, or graduate standing and appointment as a teaching assistant. May be repeated.
ART 5320. ART CRITICISM & THEORY. 3 Hours.
A discussion of placing art within the context of the history of ideas.
ART 5321. CREATIVE STRATEGIES. 3 Hours.
This is a seminar class for graduate students and will focus on exploring research strategies including the collection, interpretation and presentation of visual information. Students will read selected writings by artists, film and video makers, art historians, critics, designers and arts professionals on a weekly basis, contribute to class discussions, and examine their own creative strategies. A major component of this course will also be a series of in-class presentations by UTA Art+Art History faculty. The purpose of these lectures is to provide new graduate students with access to the diversity of faculty and their own unique perspectives. Invited faculty will work with the course instructor in selecting topics and readings for discussion within the seminar.
ART 5322. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ARTS MANAGEMENT AND ARTS BRANDING. 3 Hours.
Entrepreneurship in Arts Management and Arts Branding will offer students the opportunity to create, imagine, develop and implement individualized and collaborative entrepreneurial strategies that will strengthen their potential for success in their careers.
ART 5330. CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE IN THE VISUAL ARTS & VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.
Seminar course that focuses on graduate student interaction with visiting artists, scholars, curators, critic, designers, and filmmakers.
ART 5340. RESEARCH IN STUDIO INTERMEDIA. 3 Hours.
Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.
ART 5341. RESEARCH IN SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.
Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.
ART 5342. RESEARCH IN GLASS. 3 Hours.
ART 5343. RESEARCH IN PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.
ART 5347. RESEARCH IN DRAWING. 3 Hours.
ART 5353. RESEARCH IN METALS. 3 Hours.
Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of the instructor and the graduate advisor.
ART 5355. RESEARCH IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.
ART 5359. RESEARCH IN PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.
ART 5360. TOPICS IN THE HISTORY OF ART & DESIGN. 3 Hours.
Special seminar/topics course focusing on enhancing the art and design knowledge base of MFA candidates in the areas of film/video, visual communication, intermedia-expanded studio, and glass as art.
ART 5363. RESEARCH IN CLAY. 3 Hours.
ART 5371. RESEARCH IN PAINTING. 3 Hours.
ART 5383. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO & SCREENWRITING. 3 Hours.
ART 5391. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 3 Hours.
Independent and directed research in the area of Studio Intermedia. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.
ART 5392. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.
Independent and directed research in the study of Visual Communication.
ART 5393. INDEPENDENT AND DIRECTED RESEARCH IN FILM AND VIDEO. 3 Hours.
Independent and directed research in Film and Video.
ART 5394. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GLASS. 3 Hours.
Independent and directed research in the study of glass.
ART 5395. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ART HISTORY AND CRITICISM. 3 Hours.
Independent and directed research in art history and criticism.
ART 5396. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.
Subjects of immediate interest in various fields of art history; to compliment faculty research specializations. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Permission of the instructor required.
ART 5397. MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION. 3 Hours.
This course is intended to be the final course in the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) students program of study. Here, students will concentrate their studio activity towards the completion of a body of work to be exhibited, complete the written component of the degree as well as oral examinations. Students must have 30 hours of coursework in the concentration completed in their program of study prior to enrolling for this course.
ART 5640. RESEARCH IN STUDIO INTERMEDIA. 6 Hours.
ART 5641. RESEARCH IN SCULPTURE. 6 Hours.
ART 5642. RESEARCH IN GLASS. 6 Hours.
ART 5643. RESEARCH IN PRINTMAKING. 6 Hours.
ART 5647. RESEARCH IN DRAWING. 6 Hours.
ART 5653. RESEARCH IN METALS. 6 Hours.
ART 5655. RESEARCH IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 6 Hours.
ART 5659. RESEARCH IN PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL IMAGING. 6 Hours.
ART 5663. RESEARCH IN CLAY. 6 Hours.
ART 5671. RESEARCH IN PAINTING. 6 Hours.
ART 5683. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO & SCREENWRITING. 6 Hours.
ART 5697. MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION. 6 Hours.
This course is intended to be the final course in the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) student's program of study. Here, students will concentrate their studio activity towards the completion a body of work to be exhibited, complete the written component of the degree as well as oral examinations. Students must have 30 hours of coursework in the concentration completed in their program of study prior to enrolling for this course.


A federal lawsuit against a Manhattan hospital and a former supervisor alleges sexual harassment and retaliation under federal, state, and municipal laws. In addition, the lawsuit asserts common-law tort claims for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision against the hospital, and for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress and slander per se against the supervisor. Misas, et al v. North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, et al, No. 1:14-cv-08787, complaint (S.D.N.Y., Nov. 4, 2014). These types of claims often accompany discrimination or harassment claims brought under employment statutes.
The plaintiffs, who worked as emergency room registrars at Lenox Hill Hospital, allege that two supervisors began subjecting them to unwanted sexual remarks and advances in July 2012. A complaint to a union representative allegedly resulted in one supervisor’s termination. This in turn led to a hostile work environment from numerous co-workers, including threats and harassment, and direct retaliation by the remaining supervisor.
The lawsuit’s common-law claims are governed by state law, but they may be added to a federal lawsuit under federal supplemental jurisdiction. 28 U.S.C. § 1367(a). A negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED) claim in New York requires proof that (1) the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care and (2) breached that duty, and that (3) this caused actual and foreseeable harm to the plaintiff (4) in the form of “severe emotional distress.” Dana v. Oak Park Marina, 230 A.D.2d 204, 207, 660 N.Y.S.2d 906 (4th Dept. 1997).
For a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED), a plaintiff must also prove a causal connection between his or her severe emotional distress and the defendant’s conduct. Instead of showing a breach of a duty of care, however, IIED requires proof of “extreme and outrageous conduct” with intent to cause distress, or disregard of the likelihood of causing such distress. Wait v. Beck’s North America, Inc., 241 F.Supp.2d 172, 180-81 (N.D.N.Y. 2003), citing Graupner v. Roth, 293 A.D.2d 408, 410, 742 N.Y.S.2d 208 (1st Dept. 2002).
A negligent hiring claim requires proof of three elements: (1) the employer had knowledge of an employee’s “propensity for the sort of behavior which caused the injured party’s harm”; (2) the employer “placed the employee in a position to cause foreseeable harm”; and (3) the plaintiff’s injuries would not have occurred but for the employer placing the employee in that position. Detone v. Bullit Courier Serv. Inc., 140 A.D.2d 278, 279 (N.Y. App., 1st Dept. 1988).
Phillips & Associates’ employment discrimination attorneys fight for the rights of New York City workers in claims for sexual harassment, retaliation, and other unlawful employment practices. Contact us today online or at (212) 248-7431 to schedule a free and confidential consultation with a knowledgeable and skilled legal advocate.


Gizmodo announced this afternoon that California police seized computers and servers from the home of its reporter/editor Jason Chen on Friday night. They've posted the search warrant, Gawker C.O.O. Gaby Darbyshire's letter to the police disputing the legality of the seizure, and Chen's first-hand account of what happened. I would like to see the government's response to Darbyshire's letter before weighing in definitively, but it looks like the search warrant was invalid under California Penal Code § 1524(g).
[o]ne who finds lost property under circumstances which give him knowledge of or means of inquiry as to the true owner, and who appropriates such property to his own use, or to the use of another person not entitled thereto, without first making reasonable and just efforts to find the owner and to restore the property to him, is guilty of theft.
So it turns out maybe Apple wasn't playing mind tricks when it said it considered the iPhone prototype stolen. Selling the phone to a news organization for $5000 might well qualify as "appropriat[ing] such property to his own use, or to the use of another person not entitled thereto." This opens up problems for the original finder of the phone, unless he/she used "reasonable and just efforts" to return the phone. Plus, now Gizmodo/Chen have to worry about § 496 of the California Penal Code, which makes it a crime to "receive any property that . . . has been obtained in any manner constituting theft . . ., knowing the property to be so . . . obtained." Of course, Gizmodo still has a good argument that it didn't know the iPhone was wrongfully obtained until Apple acknowledged its authenticity.
But this all goes to the merits of criminal charges that the authorities might or might not ultimately pursue. The big news right now is the seizure of Chen's computers, and this issue needs to be analyzed separately from the issue of whether or not any underlying crime might have been committed.
As Darbyshire points out in her letter to Detective Broad, § 1524(g) of the California Penal Code says: "No warrant shall issue for any item or items described in Section 1070 of the Evidence Code." California Evidence Code § 1070 is one of the operative provisions of the California shield law. It says that a person "connected with or employed upon a newspaper, magazine, or other periodical publication" cannot be held in contempt for failing to disclose the identity of a source or unpublished information obtained in the course of newsgathering. The search warrant pretty clearly targets unpublished information of this sort and the identity of Chen's source.
Gawker's chief Nick Denton tweeted this afternoon, saying that the case raises the issue of whether "bloggers count as journalists." Ordinarily, Denton would be quite right, but in California there is relatively clear precedent that online journalists like Chen are covered by the shield law. In O'Grady v. Superior Court, 139 Cal. App.4th 1423 (Cal. Ct. App. 2006), a California appeals court held that Apple could not get the identities of confidential sources from the publishers of "O'Grady's Power Page" and "Apple Insider," two sites devoted to covering stories about Apple products. While the court acknowledged that not all bloggers would qualify under the shield law, it explained that characteristics like frequency of publication, permanency of web address, and number of visitors per month made the two sites in question akin to a newspaper or "other periodical publication." Certainly, Gizmodo outstrips the two sites in O'Grady when it comes to these same characteristics.
So the shield law almost certainly applies to Chen, and § 1524(g) forbids search warrants for materials covered by the shield law. Ergo, the police likely violated California law. (Not to mention a potential issue under the federal Privacy Protection Act; but here it looks like the search might fit an exception.) The only potential issue I see under California law is whether § 1524(g)'s prohibition is subject to an exception where the journalist himself/herself is alleged to have committed a crime. This seems unlikely based on the plain language of the statute, and my preliminary research uncovered no cases saying any exception exists, but I suppose it's not outside the realm of possibility.
We'll be watching this one closely.


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GA grant of summary judgment to defendant in foreclosure case REVERSED, genuine issue of fact remained.
Franklin and Toni Ly (Appellants) initiated foreclosure proceedings against a shopping center owned by Jimmy Carter Commons, LLC. Jimmy Carter Commons filed an action to enjoin foreclosure and cancel the security deed and various loan documents upon which the foreclosure proceedings were based. The trial court entered a temporary injunction, and subsequently granted summary judgment to Jimmy Carter Commons. This appeal followed.
1. On appeal from the grant of summary judgment, this Court conducts a de novo review of the evidence to determine whether there is “a genuine issue of material fact, and whether the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. [Cit]” Northwest Carpets v. First Nat. Bank of Chatsworth, 280 Ga. 535, 538 (1) (630 SE2d 407) (2006). Viewed in favor of Appellants, the evidence shows that James Byun and Jin Choi were the managers of Jimmy Carter Commons, a limited liability company. Byun, purportedly acting on behalf of Jimmy Carter Commons, obtained a $1 million loan from Appellants for a real estate development project. Before executing the loan documents, Appellants learned that the operating agreement for Jimmy Carter Commons requires the approval of both Byun and Choi for such a transaction. Appellants then prepared a document entitled “Jimmy Carter Commons, LLC Unanimous Written Consent of the Manager and Members,” which authorized Byun alone “to execute the Promissory Note and Deed to Secure Debt” in question. That document was signed by Byun and ostensibly signed by Choi. Appellants and Byun then executed the loan documents, showing that the loan was made to Jimmy Carter Commons, and the loan deed conveying to Appellants the shopping center to secure the debt. Over a year later, Byun and Appellants executed loan modification documents increasing the principal amount of the loan to $1.5 million. Those documents included a “Unanimous Consent of Members of Jimmy Carter Commons, LLC,” which states that the members of the company authorize and approve the guaranty of the loan, including execution of the deed to secure debt. That document also bears the signature of Byun and the purported signature of Choi.
In granting summary judgment, the trial court found that it is undisputed that Byun did not have authority to act alone on behalf of Jimmy Carter Commons because its operating agreement required the approval of Choi, that Choi had no dealings with Appellants and did not authorize the transaction in question, that Choi’s signatures on the unanimous consent documents were forged, and that those documents were ineffective to authorize Byun alone to bind the company. However, even if all of that is true, there is still a genuine issue of material fact as to whether Appellants had knowledge that the unanimous consent documents were ineffective and did not give Byun the authority to act alone on behalf of Jimmy Carter Commons.
OCGA § 14-11-301 (b) (2). Thus, “[n]o act of a manager . . . in contravention of a restriction on authority shall bind the limited liability company to persons having knowledge of the restriction.” OCGA § 14-11-301 (d).
Consequently, even if Byun acted beyond his authority as a manager of Jimmy Carter Commons, the limited liability company may still be bound by his actions if Appellants did not know that he lacked such authority. In its summary judgment order, the trial court did not cite, and Jimmy Carter Commons has not identified, undisputed evidence showing that Appellants knew that Choi’s signatures on the consent documents were forged. On the contrary, Franklin Ly testified that he had attorneys prepare the consent documents specifically to confirm Byun’s claim that he had authority to act alone on behalf of Jimmy Carter Commons, that the documents were sent to Jimmy Carter Commons in order for Byun and Choi to sign them, that the consent documents were then brought to the closing of the transactions with both Byun’s signature and Choi’s apparent signature, that it was represented to Ly that Choi had signed the documents, and that he believed that Choi had in fact signed them. This testimony creates genuine issues of material fact as to whether Appellants knew that Choi’s signatures were forged, and whether they were justified in assuming that the consent documents authorized Byun’s unilateral action on behalf of Jimmy Carter Commons. See Turnipseed v. Jaje, 267 Ga. 320, 323 (2) (a) (477 SE2d 101) (1996) (must appear that person of ordinary prudence was justified in assuming that agent had authority to perform a particular act); Capital Color Printing v. Ahern, 291 Ga. App. 101, 112 (2) (661 SE2d 578) (2008) (where agent with apparent authority commits fraud against a third party who reasonably believed that he was entering into a bona fide transaction, principal may be charged with the fraud).
On summary judgment, a trial court is not authorized to resolve disputed issues of material fact. A trial court is authorized only to determine whether disputed issues of material fact remain. If, and only if, no disputed issue of material fact remains is the trial court authorized to grant summary judgment.
Georgia Canoeing Assn. v. Henry, 263 Ga. 77, 78 (428 SE2d 336) (1993). Since disputed issues of material fact remain in this case, the trial court erred in granting summary judgment to Jimmy Carter Commons.
2. Because of our holding in Division 1, we need not address Appellants’ remaining claims of error with regard to the summary judgment ruling.
Judgment reversed. All the Justices concur.