400

ARTS-40100 Senior Project/Seminar

This course involves reading, writing, production, discussion, resume and portfolio preparation and progress assessment.

3

ARTS-41100 Art Practicum

This course is a structured exploration of art, with emphasis on individual expression.

3

ARTS-43100 Graphic Design Entrepreneurship

This course provides students with an understanding of how to establish and run a freelance graphic design business. Topics include building a client base, developing positive client relationships, project pricing and estimating, creating design contracts and creative briefs, presenting design, self-branding and promotion, and financial management.
3

ARTS-45100 Collaborative Design Studio: Art Director

This course focuses on the application of design leadership skills within the context of a project based collaborative environment. Students will lead a team of designers in the development of complex graphic design projects. Students will be responsible for leading conceptual development, defining project strategy and art direction.
3

Prerequisites

ARTS 33100

ARTS-47000 Art Internship

This internship is designed to provide students with controlled on-the-job experience with participating businesses in the art and design field.
3

ARTS-49900 Independent Study

Students undertake advanced study, research or projects under the supervision of a department faculty member. A detailed written proposal of work must be submitted to the department chairperson approval prior to registration.

1-3

Prerequisites

Art Major; consent of instructor and chairperson; Independent Study Form. To qualify for an Independent Study, a student must have successfully completed 60 credit hours, at least 12 of which were earned at Lewis, and have earned at Lewis University a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.