Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
ARTS 352 - Installation and Performance Art II Advanced interdisciplinary studio exploration in installation art and performance art studies. Emphasis is placed on the architecture, choreography and psychology of body and space. Prerequisite(s): 327. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 354 - Video Art II Advanced studio exploration in video art studies. Emphasis placed on the history of video and film art. Prerequisite(s): 348. Note(s): Students are recommended to provide their own video cameras. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 408 - Drawing III Extensive exploration in studio problems with emphasis on historical and current issues as they apply to individual direction and expression in drawing. Prerequisite(s): 307. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 410 - Seminar in Art Individual or group study under faculty direction with an emphasis in art history, studio and creative research. Note(s): Seminars may be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–6. ARTS 413 - Painting III Extensive exploration in studio problems with emphasis on historical and current issues as they apply to individual direction and expression in painting. Prerequisite(s): 308. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 415 - Sculpture III Advanced sculptural concepts emphasizing individual development of style, aesthetic ideas, and continuation of media exploration. Prerequisite(s): 305. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 423 - Integrated Design II A consideration of psychological, technical and aesthetic concerns relating to various types of communication design including 2-D, 3-D and 4-D forms. Emphasis on production processes. Discussions include consideration of art history and its influence within communication design practice. Prerequisite(s): 314, 317. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 426 - History and Criticism of Photography A focused study on the movements, practitioners (both artists and inventors), and critical theories connected to the history of photography from its invention in the 19th century to the present day. Emphasis is placed on exploring photography’s enduring impact on the socio-political, philosophical, and cultural developments of the modern and post- modern era. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 428 - Web Design I Exploration in studio problems with emphasis on the psychology of interactivity and interface design as they apply to individual direction and expression in web site production. Prerequisite(s): 314, 317. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 429 - Integrated Design III Advanced research and studio exploration within the arena of communication design. Emphasis is placed on developing design with a critical understanding of culture and identity. Prerequisite(s): 423. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 432 - Advanced Integrative Photography Extensive exploration in studio problems with emphasis on historical and current issues as they apply to individual direction and expression in photography using either color and/or black and white photography. Prerequisite(s): 316, 334. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 433 - Global Art Paradigms Investigation of non-western art and architecture in relationship to its currency within the global contemporary art scene. Emphasis is placed on the influence of major forms, functions and materials used by the peoples of Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas in regards to contemporary art. Prerequisite(s): 126. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 434 - Interdisciplinary Investigations A cross-discipline studio and theory seminar focusing on individual and collaborative thematic investigations. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 436 - Graphic Design Forms II Advanced study and analysis of graphic design forms emphasizing sequential systems and pacing. Using a variety of software applications, students are exposed to all areas of production, including printing and pre-press technologies. Prerequisite(s): 333, 423. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
ARTS 440 - Senior Seminar Senior-level cross-emphasis studio and theory investigation. Individual direction is navigated thorough critique and discourse. Restriction(s): Must be Senior class. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 441 - Critical Thought An intensive, reading seminar focusing on writings that have influenced contemporary art criticism and theory. Course focuses on specific authors and/or themes that have impacted the production and discussion of art within the 21st Century. Prerequisite(s): 126, 311, 315. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 442 - Web Design II An advanced course in web site production emphasizing creative and technical skill development. Students examine current directions in web site management, user interface design, information architecture and scripting. Prerequisite(s): 428. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 450 - Internship Apprenticeship program designed to give students first-hand exposure to professional artists, designers and art institutions. Internships individually tailored to meet the needs of the student. Approved internship experiences require student to complete a minimum of 120 hours with one or more mentors or organizations. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ARTS 462 - Advanced Studio Practicum Independent research in advanced studio practices under the direction of a faculty member. Note(s): See academic advisor prior to registration. Practicum may be repeated for credit. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ARTS 464 - Advanced Studio Practicum Independent research in advanced studio practices under the direction of a faculty member. Note(s): See academic advisor prior to registration. Practicum may be repeated for credit. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ARTS 475 - Culmination Course is a culmination of student’s art practice, critical theory, and practical survival skills needed to become a professional artist. Meetings and discussions focus on the pragmatic elements of art production: grant writing, press relations, slide/portfolio presentation as well as discourse and critique of a final portfolio and exhibition. The senior exhibition requires developed artworks based on an integrated theme. Full statement of intent must be presented along with visual samples of ideas at the beginning of the semester, approved and signed by committee. Final project is exhibited at the University Art Gallery. Restriction(s): Must be Senior class. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
Biblical and Theological Studies A division of Talbot School of Theology Faculty Dean:
Clinton E. Arnold, Ph.D.
Dean of the Faculty:
Scott B. Rae, Ph.D.
Associate Dean:
Douglas Huffman, Ph.D. David Talley, Ph.D. Erik Thoennes, Ph.D. Matthew Williams, Ph.D.
Chairs:
Old Testament
Systematic Theology
New Testament
Professors:
Berding, Curtis, Horner, Huffman, Langer, Lunde, Pierce, Talley, Thoennes, Williams Anizor, Draycott, Jung, Lee- Barnewall, Lockett, McKinley, McMartin, Oakes
Associate Professors:
Assistant Professors:
Lister, Trimm, Volkmer
Biblical Studies Challenge Exams Challenge exams are designed for those who have a working knowledge of the course content as a result of prior learning (attending a Christian high school, for example), but were not able to transfer that work to Biola. Informal, personal study normally will not prepare one adequately to pass these exams. Exams are available for
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