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Art, Architecture, and Design

Professors. Lucy Gans, M.F.A. (Pratt Institute); Ricardo Viera, M.F.A. (R.I.S.D.), director of Lehigh University Art Galleries; Anthony Viscardi, M.ARCH (Georgia Institute of Technology).

Associate Professors. Berrisford W. Boothe, M.F.A. (Maryland Institute College of Art); Anna M. Chupa, M.F.A. (University of Delaware); Amy Forsyth, M.ARCH (Princeton University); Bruce Thomas, Ph.D. (University of California, Berkeley).

Assistant Professors. B. Wesley Heiss, M.ARCH (Rice University); Marilyn Jones, M.F.A. (Marywood); Hyun-Tae Jung, Ph.D. (Columbia University); Nikolai Nikolov, M.Arch (Rice University); Nicholas Sawicki, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania);

Professor of Practice. Christine Ussler, M.ARCH (Columbia University).

Lecturer. Jason Travers, M.F.A. (University of Pennsylvania).

The three primary disciplines of the Department of Art, Architecture and Design share a common focus on design, visual literacy, the creative process and the making of the built environment. The emphasis on design as a broad concept begins to shape aesthetic principles, and initiates the structuring of the individual’s creative process. To that end, the department offers undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degrees in four majors: art, architecture, design, and art history. Minor programs are available in studio art, graphic design, product design, history of the visual arts, history of architecture, and museum studies.

All programs are philosophically cross-disciplinary, as students are encouraged to take advantage of the many learning environments that constitute a university. Significant resources for all disciplines in the department include the Lehigh University permanent art collection and archives as well as the numerous on-campus galleries and the Zoellner Art Center. Students are encouraged to make use of the collections and facilities to enhance and enrich studios and courses, and to help shape their own creative work.

Most studio courses require department permission. The student interested in majoring in any of the department’s disciplines should contact the program coordinator to schedule an appointment with an advisor well before pre-registration so that he or she can be rostered at the appropriate time. Registration preference is given to majors who have declared before pre-registration begins.

An art major centers on studio education wherein principal disciplines such as drawing, sculpture, painting and photography are explored. The student is required to engage in an intense concentration in studio work at Lehigh and when appropriate at other Lehigh Valley colleges that offer complementary courses. Studio work is enhanced by courses in history and theory, both within the department and throughout the university.

For the student interested in becoming a creative artist, the major provides a foundation for a life in art, or more immediately the potential path into a graduate degree program in fine art. A major in art may be combined with theater for those interested in costume design, or with architecture and theater for those who aspire to be set designers. A major in art combined with a minor in education is available for students interested in becoming primary, secondary or special education art teachers.

The architecture major is a pre-professional course of study focused on architectural design studios, complemented by art studios, history and theory courses, and introductory materials and building technology courses. The major results in a Bachelor of Arts degree. (That degree should not be confused with the Bachelor of Architecture, a professional five-year degree.) Those students who major in architecture and graduate with the Bachelor of Arts degree and wish to pursue a professional career in architecture will be required to obtain a Master of Architecture from an institution offering a graduate program in architecture.

The architecture major is a comprehensive undergraduate education that is the first step in a series of educational and apprenticeship requirements leading to professional registration. Architecture majors regularly go on to the most respected graduate schools of architecture, with the University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Washington, among scores of institutions, actively seeking Lehigh graduates for their programs.

Alternatively, many architecture majors choose to work in fields allied to the discipline, such as interior design, adaptive reuse building, historic preservation, construction management, real estate development, etc. Since for such paths professional architectural registration is not required, the Lehigh degree alone is the springboard to various careers that involve the making of the built environment.

The Arts-Engineering program, a five-year, double-degree course of study, allows students to link the complementary disciplines of civil engineering and architecture. The result is two degrees from two different colleges within Lehigh, one a professional degree in engineering, one the pre-professional degree in architecture.

A design major engages students with new technologies, materials and media in developing the creative processes and critical thinking necessary for the modern designer. The major centers on studio wherein an emphasis on visual communication through digital media is complemented by the traditional focus on art making. Courses in art and design history and theory and in specific media techniques supplement the series of required studios.

A student may take a range of department courses in design or may choose a specific concentration in either graphic design or product design. The graphic design concentration introduces students to the tools and media related to print applications, web-based media, exhibition design, publishing and advertising. Product design concerns the creation of objects used in industrial applications, art objects, furniture, toys, exhibits and trade design, electronic products, household items and recreational equipment.

An art history major provides students with a comprehensive education in the history of art and architecture, and an opportunity to learn about the changing form and status of the visual arts and built environment in culture and society. Through introductory and advanced coursework, as well as museum and site visits, students learn how to examine, evaluate, and interpret works of art and architecture, and acquire a working knowledge of the methods, theories and research practices of art historical analysis.

The study of art and its history is a vital and fundamental part of a liberal arts education, and art history is unique among academic fields in the breadth and diversity of its objects of study: drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking; architecture, design, and urban planning; photography and film; material culture; as well as a variety of other cultural forms. Students majoring in art history go on to careers in art, architecture, design, curating, communications, imaging, advertising, education, and many other fields. The major also provides an important foundation for students who plan to pursue advanced graduate studies in the arts and humanities.

Art history majors choose one of three areas of concentration: history of the visual arts, history of architecture, or museum studies.

Note: A student must achieve a 2.0 or higher in each major course.

Departmental Honors:

Exceptional students in art, architecture or design may apply for department honors at the end of their junior year or the beginning of their senior year. To be eligible, a student must have attained a 3.5 GPA in the major program and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Candidates should submit to the department chair a written proposal, prepared in consultation with a faculty member who will serve as honors sponsor. The project could result in a research paper, design project, or exhibition. Successful completion of the project will result in a “Department Honors” designation being affixed to the student’s transcript.

Art Major

52 credit hours required

Foundation (12 credit hours):

History (16 credit hours):

Studios (24 credit hours):

Six studio courses, at least two of which are at advanced level:

Art History Major

33-43 credit hours are required.

Core Requirements (15 credit hours)

Core requirements consist of four courses.

One introductory sequence course in the history of art and architecture, from the following list:

One course in ancient art, from the following list:

ANTH 175 Archaeology of Classical Cultures (3)

One course in medieval to renaissance art, from the following list:

One studio course, from the following list:

Concentration (12-16 credit hours)

Concentration requirements consists of three to four courses. Students choose from one of three available concentrations areas: History of the Visual Arts, History of Architecture, and Museum Studies.

History of the Visual Arts

History of Architecture

Museum Studies

Electives (6-12 credit hours)

Elective requirements normally consist of three courses (9-12 credit hours). For students in the museum studies concentration, elective requirements consist of two courses (6-8 credit hours). Choose from any of the courses listed above, as well as:

Architecture Major

65-66 credit hours are required.

Studio (38 credit hours)

Plus three additional studios (12):

History and Theory (19-20 credit hours)

Plus two additional courses (7-8):

Materials and Technology (8 credits)

For the Architecture Major, students must fulfill the mathematics requirement with MATH 21 & 22 or MATH 51 & 52 or MATH 75/76 and MATH 22 or MATH 52; the physical science requirement must be filled with PHYS 10 or 11 and 12.

A typical first-semester might consist of ART 1 or ARCH 1, MATH 21 or MATH 51, DES 4, ENGL 1 and a first-year seminar. A second-semester schedule might include ARCH 2, MATH 22 or MATH 52, PHYS 10 or 11, PHYS 12 and ENGL 2.

Design Major

52 credit hours required

Foundation (12 credit hours):

History (16 credit hours):

Core Concentration (24 credit hours):

Six elective studio (24) or concentration in graphic design or product design.

Graphic Design:

Plus three elective studios (12)

Two of these electives must be 200 level or higher.

Product Design:

Plus three elective studios (12)

Two of these electives must be 200 level or higher.

Undergraduate Courses in Art

ART 1. Art History: Ancient and Medieval (4) fall

Survey of major monuments of art and architecture from the prehistoric caves of Lascaux and Altamira through the Gothic cathedrals of Chartres and Notre Dame of Paris, along with highlights of art and architecture of the non-Western civilizations of Africa, India, and China. Work seen in the context of cultural, historical, and technological developments. Sawicki (HU)

ART 2. Art History: Renaissance to Present (4) spring

Survey of art and architecture from the Renaissance through the contemporary era. Examining developments in printing, sculpture, and built environment, as well as the rise of media such as printmaking and photography, the course explores the changing form and status of the visual arts in modern culture and society. (HU) Sawicki.

ART 7. Digital Photography I (4)

Intensive work in photography as fine art using digital input and output. Lectures, demonstrations, critiques. (HU)

ART 11. Drawing I (4)

Concepts and practice of drawing, both traditional and contemporary. Includes drawing from life and an introduction to materials and techniques. Staff (HU)

ART 13. Sculpture I (4)

Projects directed toward developing design in sculpture. Exploration of materials and their application. Emphasis on sculptural form as it relates to techniques. Gans (HU)

ART 15. Figure I (4)

Drawing and modeling in clay from direct observation of the human figure. Fundamental principles of drawing, and two- and three-dimensional design through analysis of the human form. Inclass exercises cover basic scale, proportion, structure, drawing media and techniques, and clay modeling. Emphasis on personal expression, the human figure as vehicle for narrative, abstract or formal drawings or sculpture. Gans (HU)

ART 034. Plein Air Painting (4)

Students will paint outdoors during weekly excursions to local sites. An additional lecture and critique period will present the fundamentals of materials and technique. Summers. No prior experience required. HU. Travers

ART 35. Painting I (4)

Painting in oil beginning with color mixing and basic layering techniques. Students learn the basic mechanisms for creative expression. Emphasis on understanding the physical nature of the materials. Studio prerequisite: DES 3 or 4 or Art 11 or consent of instructor. Boothe (HU)

ART 37. Survey of Printmaking (4)

An introduction to the fundamentals of printmaking. Students will gain an understanding of the technical processes and the visual language of different printmaking techniques. Students examine historical approaches and context while exploring contemporary modes of expression. Prerequisite: DES 3 and students are encouraged to complete a drawing studio before taking this course. (HU).

ART 52. Introduction to Video Recording and Editing (4)

We will consider the interaction of image, sequence, motion, time and audio with video to create associative, abstract, documentary and narrative videos. Workshops in camera use, editing, concept development, lighting, sound and DVD authoring. (HU) Chupa.

ART 68. Color Theory (4)

Application of color in design. Color in graphics, product, digital imaging, and all related fields of design. (HU)

ART 69. Special Topics in Art History (1-4)

Directed projects for students in the history of art or architecture. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (HU)

ART 73. Introductory Studio Practice (1-4)

An introduction to the methods and techniques of studio art. Designed to acquaint the student with general studio practice, covering topics not covered in other specific studio course listings. May be repeated for credit. Staff (ND)

ART 111. Drawing II (4)

Projects in creative drawing designed to build on concepts and practices initiated in basic drawing and life drawing. Prerequisite: ART 11. Staff (HU)

ART 113. Sculpture II (4)

Development of principles and techniques in Sculpture I. Modeling, casting, fabrication and carving. Emphasizes an approach to sculptural form and an exploration of the evolution of modern sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 13. Gans (HU)

ART 115. Figure II (4)

Projects in figure modeling and drawing from direct observation of the human figure, designed to build on concepts and practices initiated in Figure I. Students may elect to concentrate in one particular medium, although the primary investigation of form will always incorporate both two and three dimensional work. Prerequisite: ART 15. Gans (HU)

ART 121. (WGSS 121) Women in Art (4)

A history of women artists from Renaissance to present day, with emphasis on artists of the 20th and 21st century from a global perspective. We explore attitudes toward women artists and their work as well as the changing role of women in art world. There may be required visits to museums and/or artists’ studios. Gans (HU)

ART 135. Painting II (4)

A sustained exploration of paint media. Students concentrate on developing a body of related images using various media and approaches. Prerequisite: ART 35. Boothe (HU)

ART 144. (REL 144) Raw Vision: Creativity and Ecstasy in the Work of Shamans, Mystics, and Artist Outsiders (4)

Comparative exploration of the nature and meaning of religious and artistic experience as reflected in shamanism (both prehistoric and tribal), mystic traditions (especially Taoism and Christianity), and contemporary self-taught artistic visionaries (e.g. Jean Dubuffet, Howard Finster, Mr. Imagination, Lonnie Holley, Norbert Kox). Various disciplinary perspectives will be employed including comparative religions, anthropology, art history, and psychology. Girardot (HU)

ART 152. Experimental Animation and Video (4)

An exploration of time, motion and interactivity in a series of conceptual and technical projects dealing with advanced digital imaging and nonlinear video editing. We will consider the interaction of image, sequence, motion, animation, and audio with video. Prerequisites: Art 52. (HU) Chupa.

ART 169. Special Topics in Art History (1-4)

Directed projects for students in the history of art or architecture. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Staff (HU)

ART 174. (ARCH 174, CLSS 174, ANTH 174) Greek Archaeology (3)

Ancient Greek cultures from the neolithic to hellenistic periods. Reconstructions of Greek social dynamics from study of artifacts. Small (SS)

ART 176. (ARCH 176, CLSS 176, ANTH 176) Roman Archaeology (3)

Cultures of the Roman Empire. Reconstructions of social, political, and economic dynamics of the imperial system from study of artifacts. Small (SS)

ART 206. Medieval Art and Architecture (4)

Focus on art and architecture in Western Europe from 313 A.D. until ca. 1500 A.D. Topics include: the emergence of Christian art and architecture; the art of barbarian migrations; the Carolingian Renaissance; monasticism, pilgrimage and the Romanesque; the Gothic cathedral; and medieval manuscript illumination. Prerequisite: Art 1 or Arch 1. Staff (HU)

ART 207. Renaissance Art and Architecture (4)

Survey of the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance from its beginnings in 13th and 14th century Tuscany and its first flowering in 15th century Florence through the brilliant achievements of the masters of the High Renaissance and later 16th century. Prerequisite: Art 2 or Arch 2. Staff (HU)

ART 211. Drawing III (4)

Projects in traditional and contemporary drawing. Oriented toward developing an individual portfolio. Drawing as a vehicle for ideas, creative expression, and image making. Students investigate a broad range of materials, forms and traditions. Prerequisite: ART 111. Boothe or Gans (HU)

ART 213. Sculpture Workshop (4)

An advanced studio emphasizing sculpture within a contemporary context. Through the exploration of various concepts, material processes and rigorous critique, the student works toward developing their own unique vision and practice. May be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisites: Art 13 and DES 4. Gans

ART 215. Figure III (4)

Further exploration of the human figure as the subject of art. More advanced students may elect to concentrate in either two or three dimensional representations in any media. The emphasis will be on personal interpretation and independent work with the instructor. Prerequisite: ART 115. Gans (HU)

ART 220. 20thCentury Art (4)

Introduction to the major developments of 20th century art, including cubism, futurism, surrealism, abstract expressionism, pop, performance and new media art. The course merges classroom lectures with discussion and museum visits. Prerequisite: Art 2. (HU) Sawicki.

ART 222. Seminar in Art History (4)

In this seminar students undertake sustained and focused study of select themes and topics from the history of art. Particular attention is devoted to learning the methods, theories, and research practices that art historians use to interpret and understand art. Seminar topics change annually. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Art 1 or Art 2, or permission of instructor. (HU)

ART 227. (LAS 227). Latino Visual Arts and Culture in the U.S.A.

The thrust of the course is to explore the phenomenon of contemporary Latino and Latin American art from several angles. Because art has no country, but the artist does, is contemporary art a product of globalization? Is Latino and Latin American art, culture and art criticism a nationalistic platform of cultures, or just a contemporary enterprise of sorts? Who’s who in the current Latino and Latin American art world? Students will utilize works from the university (LUAG) collection and/or research and interview a contemporary artist at his or her studio (if possible) for essays or media projects.

ART 235. Painting III (4)

Emphasis on identifying an individual creative style or direction with the media. Students are encouraged to develop a body of painted work ready for professional exhibitions. Outside critics invited to final reviews. Prerequisite: ART 135 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Staff (HU)

ART 269. Special Topics in Art History (1-4)

Directed projects for advanced students in the history of art or architecture. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Staff (ND)

ART 273. Special Topics in Studio Practice (1-4)

Individually directed projects for advanced students capable of undertaking independent creative work in studio art. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Staff (ND)

ART 277. Digital Photography II (4)

An opportunity to produce a unified body of work and to explore digital photography on a deeper level with an emphasis on conceptually driven images. Experimental process encouraged. Prerequiste: Art 7 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (HU) Chupa.

ART 311. Art Portfolio (1-4)

The concept, layout, and preparation of a portfolio for graduate school application or employment search, including graphic techniques and reproduction method. Student must contact sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor. (ND)

ART 350. Special Topics in Graphic Design and Theory Seminar (1-4)

Current topics in graphic communication theory and practice. Course will cover preparation, production, and formulation of individual portfolio. Selected readings and discussions in professional ethics as well as legal issues in the field will be covered. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: DES 253. Staff (ND)

ART 352. Advanced Studio Practice (1-4)

Advanced studio for art or architecture majors under guidance of faculty. Oral and written critiques. Variable media. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Third level (200 numbered) course of a studio art discipline and permission of instructor. Staff (HU)

ART 353. Graphic Design Internship (1-4)

Practical infield experience in a communication design field. Preapproved a semester in advance by instructor and host organization. A minimum of 15 hours per week. Prerequisite: DES 253. Staff (ND)

ART 356: Advanced Seminar in Art History (4)

In this upper level seminar, students undertake advanced study of select themes and topics from the history of art. Special emphasis is accorded to the practical application of art historical methods, theories, and research practices. Students pursue advanced research projects related to the seminar topic, which changes annually. Prerequisites: Art 1 or Arch 1 and Art 2 and Art 220. Writing Intensive. (HU) Sawicki

ART 373. Studio Art Internship (1-4)

Practical infield experience in an artist’s studio or art-related apprenticeship opportunity. Requires approval a semester in advance by instructor and host organization. Staff (ND)

Undergraduate Courses in Museum Studies

ART 175. Introduction to Museum Work (4)

Introduction to the world of museums, surveying theory and practice through readings and class discussions in all aspects of museums (A to Z), art galleries and art/historical management. The course combines in situ (LUAG/Museum Operation) instruction, conversations with museum professionals and handson experience. Students complete several interactive (PB & CL) exercises/projects. Viera. (ND)

ART 275. Museums: Research, Collections Management and Exhibition Planning (4)

Theory and practice in contemporary museums and galleries through readings and class discussion. Practicum at the LUAG/Museum Operation dealing with care of museum collections, collection management, intellectual and practical tasks of preparing and communicating through exhibitions, and the professional responsibilities of the curator and curatorial staff. Students will complete a number of exercises and a research report or equivalent. Prerequisite: Art 175. Viera. (ND)

ART 276. Museums: Education, Communication and Exhibition Design (4)

Theory and practice in contemporary museums and galleries through readings and class discussions. Practicum in the LUAG/Museum Operation dealing with design and installation of exhibitions; educational programming and the community; organization, principles of management and strategic planning; museum advocacy. Students complete a number of exercises and a research report or equivalent. Prerequisite: Art 175. Viera (ND)

ART 370. Special Topics in Museum and Curatorial Studies (1-4)

Special project and/or internship for graduate and advanced undergraduates. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Art 275 or 276 or equivalent course in anthropology, public history or education technology. Viera (ND)

ART 375. Museum Internship (1-4)

Internship under professional supervision in all areas of museums and/or related organizations, regionally, nationally or abroad in well established or accredited institutions. Students must initiate contact/application. A contractual agreement or letter of acceptance is required. Prerequisite: Art 275 or 276 or departmental permission. Viera. (ND)

Undergraduate Courses in Architecture

ARCH 1. Architectural History I (4) fall

Survey of architecture from earliest building to the Renaissance, examined in the context of culture formation, design concepts, and the built environment. Thomas (HU)

ARCH 2. Architectural History II (4) spring

Survey of architecture from the Renaissance to the present, examined in the context of culture formation, design concepts, and the built environment. Thomas (HU)

ARCH 10. (CEE 10) Engineering/Architectural Graphics and Design (3) Fall

Graphical communication of civil engineering or architectural projects using manual techniques and commercial state-of-the-art computer software. Topics include visualization and sketching; orthographic, isometric and other drawings; points, lines and planes in descriptive geometry; site design; overview of geographical information systems and 3D applications. Teamwork on design projects with oral and graphical presentations. Open to a limited number of architecture, design arts or other students with project roles consistent with students’ background. Not available to students who have taken MECH 10.

ARCH 33. Architectural Drawing (4)

Introduction to architectural hand drawing including orthographic, paraline, and perspective drawing types. Studio course. (ND)

ARCH 43. Architectural Design I (4)

Fundamental design studio for architecture majors. Composition, spatial concepts; precedent; materials and detail; light and color in architecture. Instruction in basic communication techniques. Prerequisite: DES 4. Reserved for declared Architecture majors. Staff (ND)

ARCH 107. History of American Architecture (4) spring

Survey of American building from European colonization to the present. Prerequisite: ART/ARCH 1 and ARCH 2 or permission of instructor. Thomas. (HU)

ARCH 143. Architectural Design II (6)

Studio format, introductory course in architectural design which introduces students to new ways of thinking about architecture and the perception of space, three-dimensional composition, drawing, and model-making. Previous or concurrent courses in studio art and/or architectural history are recommended. Prerequisite: ARCH 43. Staff (ND)

ARCH 157. Architectural Technology I (4) Fall

The two-course sequence (ARCH 157 & ARCH 158) introduces the use of building materials, components and systems (slabs, walls, trusses, facade systems, etc.) while providing students with the knowledge to design and construct comfortable, technically sound and aesthetically pleasing buildings. Prerequisite: declared architecture major. (ND) Nikolov.

ARCH 158. Architectural Technology II (4) Spring

The two-course sequence (ARCH 157 & ARCH 158) introduces the use of building materials, components and systems (slabs, walls, trusses, facade systems, etc.) while providing students with the knowledge to design and construct comfortable, technically sound and aesthetically pleasing buildings. Prerequisite: declared architecture major. (ND) Nikolov.

ARCH 161. (THTR 161) Performing Arts Venue Design and Technology (4)

Designing theatres. Theatre equipment systems and acoustics. Function and form. (HU).

ARCH 171. Special Topics in Architecture (1-4)

Directed projects for students in architecture. Student must initiate contact with sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: Major standing in department and/or permission of instructor. Staff (ND)

ARCH 174. (ART 174, CLSS 174, ANTH 174) Greek Archaeology (3)

Ancient Greek cultures from the neolithic to hellenistic periods. Reconstructions of Greek social dynamics from study of artifacts. Small (SS)

ARCH 176. (ART 176, CLSS 176, ANTH 176) Roman Archaeology (3)

Cultures of the Roman Empire. Reconstructions of social, political, and economic dynamics of the imperial system from study of artifacts. Small (SS)

ARCH 187. Synthetic Space (4)

This course addresses formal concerns in contemporary architecture. Synthetic space exists between the actual and the virtual, between the analogue and the digital. The course will be a pure exploration of the possibilities of space, through animation and creative model making and deployment of parametric modeling software, film sets and motion graphics. Software tutorials will be given as needed. Prerequisite: declared architecture major or permission of instructor. (ND) Nikolov

ARCH 209. Architecture and Ideas (4)

Examination of philosophical, technological, and cultural forces shaping Western architecture and urbanism. Prerequisites: ART/ARCH 1 and ARCH 2 or permission of instructor. Writing intensive. Thomas (HU)

ARCH 210. 20thCentury Architecture (4)

History and theories of modern and contemporary architecture. Analysis of buildings, architects, theories and manifestos from the early 20th century to the present. Prerequisite: Art 1 or Arch 1 and Arch 2 or permission of instructor. (HU) Jung.

ARCH 211. Architectural Drawing/Analysis and Expressions (3) Italy

This studio course is part of the Lehigh in Italy summer program and will utilize several different architectural drawing techniques to study aspects of architecture from analysis of a piazza to architecture in detail. It will employ pencil sketching, charcoal drawing, and watercolor. These drawings will act as a way of seeing the Italian urban landscape and supplement the study and analysis of the Italian architects’ contemporary work. Fulfills an art studio elective requirement. Viscardi (ND)

ARCH 212. The Architecture of Carlos Scarpa/Theory and Practice (3) Italy

This course which is part of the Lehigh in Italy summer program will survey several of the Venetian architect’s most famous works. Meet with architects who worked with Scarpa and completed his unfinished projects. Explore thematic principles behind Scarpa’s work, their origin and roll in his unique process of design. Viscardi (HU)

ARCH 214 Architecture and the City since WWII (4)

Architectural and urban theories and projects from 1945 to the present. Analysis of the relationship between architecture and the city. Prerequisite: Art or ARCH 2 or permission of instructor. (HU) Jung.

ARCH 243. Architectural Design III (6)

Continuation of ARCH 143. Design principles of space and form stressed in earlier studios to issues of “materiality,” “structure,” “modes of representation” and the “process of making.” Prerequisites: ARCH or Art 1, 143. Staff (ND)

ARCH 253 (HIST 253). Paris, the Planning of a Metropolis (3) Paris

The splendor of modern Paris is due in large part to bold, large-scale modernization and changes in the city’s patterns during the 19th century. This course, which is part of the Lehigh in Paris summer program, will cover a century of change and focus on the major accomplishments of its visionary planners. Savage (HU)

ARCH 254. Modern Architecture in France: New Directions (3) Paris

The course, which is part of the Lehigh in Paris summer program, will cover the most important contributions to modern architecture in the Paris region including Centre Pompidou, Musee d’Orsay, Le Grand Louvre, Parc de la Villette, La Defense, and the new satellite towns around Paris. Staff (HU)

ARCH 271. Special Topics in Architecture (1-4)

Directed projects for advanced students in architecture or architectural criticism. Prerequisites: ARCH 1 and 143. Major standing in the department or consent of instructor. Student must contact sponsoring professor and complete a contract sheet at preregistration. May be repeated for credit. Staff (ND)

ARCH 311. Portfolio (1)

The concept, layout, and preparation of a portfolio for graduate school application or employment search, including graphic techniques and reproduction method. Student must contact sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: ARCH 243. Staff (ND)

ARCH 328. Architectural Representation (4)

Studio format, instruction in rendering media such as graphite, charcoal, color pencil, water color and pastel and a variety of three-dimensional drawing techniques. Intended for architectural students who have mastered orthographic drawing (plan, elevation, section). The origin, history, and theory of three-dimensional drawing techniques will also be studied. Prerequisite: ARCH 243. Ussler (ND)

ARCH 335: Issues in Contemporary Architecture (4)

Seminar on selective architectural topics from the 1960s to the present. Analysis of important architectural projects and theories. Interaction among architecture and social, economic, political and technological changes. Prerequisites: Art 1 or Arch 1 and Arch 2 or permission of instructor. (HU) Jung.

ARCH 342. Theory of Form and Materials (4)

Study of the genesis of form, its representation and its interrelationship to related artistic disciplines. Formal notions will be studied, compared and manipulated through the role of time, scale, perceptual analysis and material transformation. Permission of instructor required. Viscardi (ND)

ARCH 343. Architectural Design IV (6)

Continuation of ARCH 243. The design of buildings and building groups, with the emphasis on urban design and the city. Prerequisite: Arch 1 or Art 1, Arch 243, and one art studio. Staff (ND)

Undergraduate Courses in Design

DES 3. Two-Dimensional Design (4)

This class will present the foundations necessary to understand, discuss and create in the two-dimensional visual world. Using variety of materials and techniques and digital media, students will explore the concepts of line, form, shape, value, texture, space and color. Required for all Art and Design majors. (ND) Travers

DES 4. Three-Dimensional Design (4)

An introduction to the basic elements and principles of design. Course involves use of various materials to solve 3D design problems in studio and computer lab. Problem solving in variety of materials for 3D design including assemblages, models, constructions, and conceptual forms. Required for all majors in department. (ND)

DES 40. Product Design I: Form, Process and Concept (4)

Introduction to the field of Industrial Design. Through research, analysis, drawing and prototyping, students will acquire an understanding of the various aesthetic, technological, and business issues a designer must consider when creating a product. Prerequisite: DES 3 or ART 11, and DES 4 or department permission. (HU)

DES 53. Introduction to Graphic Design (4)

This course serves as an introduction to the graphic design process, with a primary focus on concept development and craft. Students examine how to identify and resolve visual problems and learn the basics of design and typography. Creative solutions will be encouraged for projects with practical applications. Topics include logo development and execution, professional typography, image basics and resolution, print production, studio skills and professional practices. Digital applications include Photoshop, Illustrator and In-design. Prerequisites: DES 3.(HU) Jones

DES 60. Design Process (4)

Students will study how an idea becomes a final design by analyzing their own actions and role designers play in the development of products, graphic design (online and print), and time-based media. (HU)

DES 66. Design History (4)

History of product design, graphic design and time-based media in artistic, cultural, technological, and business contexts. (HU)

DES 70. Web Design I (4)

Introduction to the design and fabrication of web pages. Students will learn how to create pages using HTML and web fabrication software, with an emphasis on aesthetic and structure. Prerequisites: DES 3 (ND)

DES/MLL/ASIA 79: Digital Bridges (2) HU

Run as an independent study: research ancient Chinese bridges, gardens, and pavilions. Digitize images and website design. Create photographic documentation of the Bridge Project. Produce documentary from historical materials concerning history of Chinese students at Lehigh. Bridge Project students could continue project work in Shanghai and Beijing. May be repeated for credit. Wang.

DES 80. Computer Imaging I (4)

Introduction to 3D computer modeling, animation, and rendering, commonly used in the entertainment industry. Students create and edit an original 3D animated movie. Students will also learn about 2D and 3D visualization techniques, used in the creation of storyboards and the narrative of the movie. Prerequisite: DES 3, ART 11 or 15, or department permission. (HU)

DES 87. (THTR 87) Scenography I (4)

Introduction to the process of creating integrated designs in theatre production. The study and practice of the principles of visual representation, historical and conceptual research and the study of theatrical styles. (HU) Fall

DES 111. (THTR 111) Sound Design (4)

Techniques, materials, and methods of designing sound for theatrical production. (HU)

DES 129 (THTR 129, WGSS 129). History of Fashion and Style (4)

Dress and culture in the Western Hemisphere from prehistory to today. The evolution of silhouette, garment forms and technology. The relationship of fashion to politics, art and behavior. Cultural and environmental influences on human adornment. (HU)

DES 140. Product Design II: Designing for Others (4)

This course will expose students to client based projects and issues of branding relevant to the product designer. Special emphasis will be given to functionality from a user centered perspective. Projects will also include the use of 3D digital prototyping software and computer based fabrication techniques. Prerequisite: DES 40. (ND)

DES 148. Furniture Design I (4)

Design methodology, fabrication techniques, and methods of design presentation. Prerequisite: DES 4. (HU) Forsyth

DES 153. Graphic Design: Word and Image (4) Fall

This course explores techniques of image making in relation to analyzing and creating meaning in graphic and typographic messages. Students solve visual communication problems with visual, conceptual and social impact. Assignments may include book covers, posters, music packaging, and promotional materials. Students will work in both traditional and digital media. Prerequisite: DES 53. (HU) Jones

DES 154. (THTR 154) Scene Painting (4)

Study and practice of basic and advanced methods of painting for the theatre. Includes basic elements and principles of design, color theory, the influence of light, atmosphere and aesthetics for the theatre. (HU)

DES 164. Ergonomics (4)

Introduction to physical, emotional, and psychological ways design interacts with people. Analyze real design problems and create solutions. (HU)

DES 170. Web Design II (4)

Creation of dynamic content in web design. Various 2D animation software applications and simple scripting will be explored. Prerequisite: DES 70. (ND)

DES 180. Computer Imaging II (4)

Creation of original 3D models, renderings, and animations, while learning advanced modeling techniques, character animation, particles, and compositing. Prerequisite: DES 80. (ND)

DES 186 (THTR 186). Lighting Design (4)

An introduction to the art and practice of lighting design for the theatre. Script analysis, research, and the interplay of lighting technology and design. Students will develop a sense of the dramatic while creating a portfolio of lighting designs. Prerequisite Thtr/Des 087. (HU)

DES 188. (THTR 188) Scenic Design (4)

An introduction to the art and practice of scenic design for the theatre. Script analysis, research, drafting and modeling techniques. Students will develop a sense of the dramatic while creating a portfolio of scenic designs. Prerequisite Thtr/Des 087. (HU)

DES 189. (THTR 189) Costume Design (4)

An introduction to the art and practice of costume design for the theatre. Script analysis, research, and rendering techniques. Students will develop a sense of the dramatic while creating a portfolio of costume designs. Prerequisite Thtr/Des 087. (HU)

DES 211. (BUS 211, ENGR 211, ME 211) Integrated Product Development (IPD) 1 (3) spring

Business, engineering, and design arts students work in cross-disciplinary teams of 46 students on conceptual design including marketing, financial and economic planning, economic and technical feasibility of new product concepts. Teams work on industrial projects with faculty advisers. Oral presentations and written reports. Prerequisite: junior standing in business, economics, arts, design or engineering. Mechanical Engineering students must register for ME 211. (ND)

DES 212. (BUS 212, ENGR 212, ME 212) Integrated Product Development (IPD) 2 (2) fall

Business, engineering, and design arts students work in cross disciplinary teams of 46 students on the detailed design including fabrication and testing of a prototype of the new product designed in the IPD course 1. Additional deliverables include a detailed production plan, marketing plan, detailed base case financial models, project and product portfolio. Teams work on industrial projects with faculty advisors. Oral presentations and written reports. Prerequisite: BUS/DES/ENGR/ME 211. (ND)

DES 240. Product Design III: Materials to Market (4)

In this advanced level studio students will research fabrication techniques and materials, develop ideas into prototypes, outsource production and sell their designs in a competitive retail market. This course confronts the financial realities of being an independent designer while offering an opportunity to create innovative and desirable domestic products. Prerequisite: DES 40. (ND).

DES 248. Furniture Design II (4)

Advanced fabrication. Contemporary art issues and furniture history. Prerequisite: DES 148. (HU) Forsyth

DES 253. Graphic Design: Brand Experience (4) Spring

In this course, students examine the basic principles of corporate identity and develop a clear understanding of the process of creating brands. Projects will offer a framework for looking at business strategy as it relates to the creative process of design. Emphasis will be placed on creating visual elements that support a brand and the steps a designer takes to create a consistent brand. In addition, students will develop self-promotion materials and identity systems. Prerequisite: DES 53. (HU) Jones

DES 260. Exhibit Design (4)

Team projects in development of exhibits for museums, conferences, or educational centers. Project work is supplemented by lectures and demonstrations. Teams will produce real and virtual exhibit prototypes and will design and maintain an exhibit website. (HU)

DES 266. History of Contemporary Design (4)

History of modern design from mid19^th century to the present. Studies and discussion of contemporary issues and technology in Design Arts. Topics will include green design, digital technology, current legal and ethical principles, and other issues. (HU)

DES 268. Advanced Design Projects (1-4)

Advanced projects or studies applying Design Arts practices or theories. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Department permission required. (ND)

DES 280. Computer Imaging III (4)

Advanced animation with emphasis on experimental techniques and new technologies in animation and motion graphics. Emphasis on effects, compositing, and the use of digital technology in the postproduction process. Students will work on various assignments to gain a firsthand understanding of how various tools and techniques are used to create realistic effects. Prerequisite: DES 180. (ND)

DES 311. Design Portfolio (1-4)

The concept, layout, and preparation of a portfolio for graduate school application or employment search, including graphic techniques and reproduction method. Student must contact sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: DES 253, DES 240 or DES 280.

DES 370. Special Topics in Design (1-4)

Current topics in design, with selected readings, discussions, and studio work as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: two 100-level Design courses. Department permission. (ND)

DES 375. Design Internship (1-4)

Practical experience following apprenticeship model. Requires approval of instructor and host prior to beginning of the term, with a memorandum of understanding outlining student work responsibilities and educational objectives for the experience. (ND)

DES 387. (THTR 387) Scenography II (4)

Advanced projects in theatrical design. Portfolio readiness and resume preparation. Prerequisite Thtr/Des 87 and either Thtr/Des 186, 188 or 189. (HU)

Arts and Sciences

ARTS 250. Communications, Cultures, Behaviors and Attitudes (4)

Writing-intensive experiential focus on communications, development of social roles and life skills required for effective functioning in a changing society in America and globally. Models of group processes; small group projects; communications; critical thinking and its application to course content; cognitive processes in handling individual differences in race, gender, class, religion, disabilities, sexual harassment, religions of the world, sexual orientation, and culture; synthesis of class experiences with readings and discussions; and social role implications on choices. The application of lessons learned in the course to real life situations such as structured fieldwork will be required in addition to in class work. As part of the “hands-on” experience, students will be required to provide regular written and oral reports of activity and then write a detailed analysis/assessment report of particular issues and lessons learned. Students may not receive credit for both Arts 250 and Comm 65. (ND)

ARTS 251. Fieldwork (1)

Structured fieldwork for students who have previously taken Arts 250. Students will be required to work on specific projects and provide some regular written and oral reports of activity and then write a detailed analysis/assessment report of particular issues and lessons learned. Prerequisite: 4 credits of Arts 250 and instructor’s consent. (ND)

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