Course Catalogs

Painting (PTG)

PTG 500  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
PTG 503  Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors  (1-3 Credits)  
Art  
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
PTG 504  Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors  (1-3 Credits)  
Art  
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
PTG 555  Drawing Research  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Drawing as an expression and creative art form.
Prereq: ARI 467 or PTG 456  
PTG 580  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Art  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
PTG 582  Painting Research  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Advanced research.
PTG 585  Painting Materials Techniques  (1-3 Credits)  
Art  
Advanced study in use of studio materials and techniques used by painters; pigments, binders, for oil paint, acrylics, polymer resins, casein, pastels, water color, egg tempera, fresco. Independent research problems are assigned.
PTG 590  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
PTG 650  Drawing, Graduate  (1-12 Credits)  
Art  
Drawing as self-contained expression through contemporary and historical investigation of materials and techniques.
PTG 660  Painting, Graduate  (1-12 Credits)  
Art  
Studio work and in-depth examination of professional practice through individual and group critiques with faculty and visiting artists. Includes scholarly investigations through readings in contemporary and historical criticism. Permission of instructor
Repeatable  
PTG 661  Color and Pictorial Design Research Problems  (3 Credits)  
Art  
Color focused pictorial design projects or paintings directed by student/faculty interaction and guidance. Emphasis on personal research in chromatic space and form, either two- or three-dimensional, utilizing pigments or colored light. Permission of instructor
PTG 666  Materials and Techniques Research Problems  (3 Credits)  
Art  
A program of individual technical research that delves into the diverse methods and materials of both the past and present, used in the production of two dimensional art forms. Permission of instructor
PTG 670  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
PTG 690  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
PTG 760  Painting, Graduate  (1-12 Credits)  
Art  
Continuation of PTG 660.
PTG 770  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
PTG 790  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
PTG 990  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Art  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
PTG 996  Final Presentation  (3 Credits)  
Art  
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in an oral examination for M.F.A. or M.I.D. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor's approval.
PTG 997  Masters Thesis  (0-6 Credits)  
Art  
Formal master's thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.