Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

268 7400:Family and Consumer Sciences 2005-2006
475 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY 3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of 21 credits) Prerequisite: 250 and 375. Photographic media, light
and photographic equipment manipulated experimentally to produce creative graphic images.
Student works under guidance of instructor on advanced individual projects.
476 PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO REVIEW 0 credits
Prerequisite: 475. A committee of full-time faculty reviews portfolio of studio work completed in
prerequisite/corequisite courses.
477 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY: COLOR 3 credits
Prerequisite: 475. Advanced level lecture, studio, and lab experience in color photography introducing
students to technical, aesthetic, and conceptual issues of the medium. (May be repeated
for a total of 9 credits)
479 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICES 3 credits
Prerequisites: 475 and 318 or 320. Students confront the business and marketing practices
unique to the commercial photography industry while producing a photographically oriented selfpromotional
campaign.
480 ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of nine credits) Prerequisite: 388 or permission of instructor.
Student works on advanced-level individual projects under supervision of instructor.
481 DESIGN X NINE 3 credits
Prerequisite: 388. Course focusing on professional business practices. Students chosen by portfolio
review in junior year. Practical experience gained through working with clients and outside sources.
(May be repeated for a total of 9 credits)
482 CORPORATE IDENTITY AND GRAPHIC SYSTEMS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 384 and 388. Advanced projects in corporate identity, graphic systems analysis,
design. Problem solving for these specific areas of graphic design within mechanical limitations
of art reproduction.
483 GRAPHIC DESIGN PRESENTATION 3 credits
Prerequisite: 482. Students prepare a professional portfolio and resume. The course includes project
development, portfolio review and exhibition.
484 ILLUSTRATION 3 credits
Prerequisite: 283 or permission of instructor. Application of painting and drawing skills and aesthetic
sensitivity to specific commercial illustration and editorial art assignments. (May be repeated
for a total of 9 credits)
485 ADVANCED ILLUSTRATION 3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of nine credits) Prerequisite: 484 or permission of instructor.
Advanced projects designed to tune student’s personal aesthetic to communicative imagery. A
more individual approach to design. Drawing and painting emphasized as is experimentation
with multimedia.
486 INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT 3 credits
Prerequisite: 383. Utilizing two- and three-dimensional computer imagery, animation, video and
audio, students will plan, develop and evaluate multimedia presentations, emphasizing scripting,
sequencing and interactivity. (May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.)
487 PACKAGING DESIGN 3 credits
Prerequisite: 482. Synthesis of two- and three-dimensional visual thinking. Research in materials
applicable to packaging of various products. Assignment of projects stressing development of
conventional and experimental package design.
488 TYPOGRAPHY 4 3 credits
Prerequisite: 387. Senior level investigation of publication design, promotional brochures, and annual
reports from concept to presentation. Focus on good concepts and problem-solving design.
489 SPECIAL TOPICS IN STUDIO ART 3 credits
(May be repeated for credit when a different subject or level of investigation is indicated)
Prerequisite: Varies by course. Group Investigation of Topics not offered elsewhere in curriculum.
490/590 WORKSHOP IN ART 1-4 credits
(May be repeated for credit when a different subject or level of investigation is indicated to maximum
of eight credits; 590 to maximum of 12 credits) Prerequisite: advanced standing in art or
permission of instructor. Group investigation of a particular phase of art not offered by other
courses in curriculum.
491/591 ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATIONS I 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior level or permission. Studio practice in architectural design and presentation
methods in residential and commercial interiors.
492/592 ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATIONS II 3 credits
Prerequisites: 491/591. Continuation of concepts covered in Architectural Presentations I with
additional work in color rendering techniques. Emphasis on a variety of rendering mediums.
495 SENIOR EXHIBITION 0 credits
Prerequisite: senior standing and permission. Exit review of work from B.F.A. candidate’s major
courses.
496 ART INTERNSHIP/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1-12 credits
(Repeatable for credit. No more than 6 credits of internship may apply toward the elective
requirement for completion of any art department major.) Prerequisites: junior level in major program
and permission of Internship Director. In-depth professional training affording the intern onthe-job
experience in selected areas of specialization.
497/597 INDEPENDENT STUDIES 1-3 credits
(May be repeated) Prerequisites for art majors: advanced standing in area chosen and permission
of instructor. Prerequisite for non-art majors: permission of instructor. Investigation in depth
of aesthetic and technical problems within a studio-selected area of specialization. Student must
present in writing a proposed study plan and time schedule for instructor approval.
498/598 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN HISTORY OF ART 1-3 credits
(May be repeated for credit when a different subject or level of investigation is indicated)
Prerequisites: 14 credits in art history and permission of instructor. Individual research in art history
centered around limited topic, such as specific time period, history of specific techniques, a
single artist or movement in art history. No more than 10 credits will be counted toward major.
499 HONORS IN ART 3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisites: senior standing in the Honors College
and approval of honors project by faculty preceptor. To be used for research in the Honors
College established by student and his/her advisor(s).
FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES
7400:
123 FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION 3 credits
Basic theory and application of construction fundamentals, including experiences with patterns
and specialty fabrics.
125 PRINCIPLES OF APPAREL DESIGN 3 credits
The study of contemporary apparel design and the relationship of design elements and principles
to personal characteristics and social/professional orientation.
132 EARLY CHILDHOOD NUTRITION 2 credits
Emphasis on nutrition as component of Early Childhood programs. Nutrition principles discussed
in relation to self and young children. Prenatal and infant nutrition studied. Food as learning experience,
menu planning, purchasing, sanitation, food labeling, storage and parent involvement
included. For Family and Child Development Option, and an educational technology student.
133 NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits
Study of basic nutrition concepts, contemporary issues, controversies; emphasis on
macro/micro nutrient requirements for healthy individuals; analysis of a student’s dietary intake.
139 THE FASHION AND FURNISHINGS INDUSTRIES 3 credits
Overview of fashion and furnishings industries including production, distribution, promotion, and
the impact of cultural influences. Discussion of career opportunities.
141 FOOD FOR THE FAMILY 3 credits
Application of nutrition to meal planning; problems in selecting, budgeting and preparing food;
meal service.
147 ORIENTATION TO PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN FAMILY AND 1credit
CONSUMER SCIENCES
Survey of history and development of family and consumer sciences with emphasis on professional
and career opportunities.
158 INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN 3 credits
Introduction to interior design studies with emphasis on developing basic skills and competencies
required for residential design.
201 COURTSHIP, MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY 3 credits
Love, intimacy, relationship development, sexuality, marriage/child rearing are studied in lifespan
perspective. Emphasis placed on individual relation to changing family/social/cultural demands.
219 CLOTHING COMMUNICATION 3 credits
Study of cultural, social, psychological and economic aspects of clothing. Emphasis on expression
and use of clothing in relation to self, society and culture. Lecture/discussion.
225 TEXTILES 3 credits
Basic study of natural and manufactured fibers. Emphasis on physical properties, selection and
care. Attention given to design and manufacture of textiles. Lecture/Laboratory.
226 TEXTILE EVALUATION 3 credits
Prerequisite: 225. Evaluating method, quality, and necessity of dyes, finishes, other coloration
techniques and designs.
250 FOOD SCIENCE LECTURE AND LAB 4 credits
Prerequisites: 133; 3150:110, 111, 112, 113. Study of the chemical and physical structure of
food. Scientific and aesthetic principles involved in the selection, storage, and preparation of
foods. Lecture and laboratory combined.
255 FATHERHOOD: THE PARENT ROLE 3 credits
Prerequisites: 201 or 265. Historic evolution of the father role, its changing social definition, and
father’s potential effects on a child’s development—birth through adolescence.
257 AUTOCAD FOR INTERIOR DESIGN 3 credits
Prerequisites: 158 or permission from instructor. An introductory course in computer drafting as
an alternative to conventional drafting for interior design applications.
258 LIGHT IN MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENTS 3 credits
Prerequisites: 331 and 2940:250. Comprehensive study of the essential principles of light in a
three-dimensional context for man-made environments..
259 FAMILY HOUSING 3 credits
A study of three basic aspects of family housing: physical/design, financial/legal, and sociological.
265 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 credits
Physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and personality development of the child from
prenatal through age eight. Observation of children in early childhood educational settings.
270 THEORY AND GUIDANCE OF PLAY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 265. Theory and guidance of play as primary vehicle and indicator of physical, intellectual,
social, emotional development and learning of children from birth to kindergarten.
280 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM METHODS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 265. Planning, presenting, evaluating creative activities in art, music, movement,
language arts, logico-mathematics and science. Space, time, materials and adult-child interaction
are emphasized.
295 DIRECT EXPERIENCES IN THE HOSPITAL 2 credits
Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Individual learning experiences for students with patients,
their families and the hospital personnel in various hospital settings under the direction of hospital
and University staff.