AVILA UNIVERSITY 88 AR/PY 359.  Art as Therapy. (3) Exploration of techniques of art useful for facili- tating    self-expression    and    communication. Demonstration of how art promotes both personal and group understanding. Investigation of  sym- bolic meaning in art and understanding of how art can lead to behavior change and self-understand- ing. Useful for artists and classroom teachers, as well  as  for  therapists  who  work  with  groups  of children or adults. Prerequisite: PY 101. AR 365. Watercolor. (3) Beginning  watercolor  techniques,  working  with color,  composition,  and  formal  considerations  as well as development of familiarity and skill with watercolor pigments, papers, and brushes. Group discussion and critiques. Prerequisite: AR 212. AR/CO 379.  Digital Media IV - Design for the Web. (3) The study of web software and the visual design of web pages. Software may include Dreamweaver, Fireworks and BBEdit. For graphic designers – not a programming course. Prerequisite: AR 276. I. AR 380.  Special Topics. (1-3) Selected topics to be determined by the department. AR 387.  History of Contemporary Art. (3) Study of the architecture, sculpture, painting, and photography   from   Impressionism   through   the present.   Meets   the   Communication   Intensive course requirement in the major. AR 390.  Directed Studies. (1-3) Intermediate studies in a concentration area. Topic of study initiated by the student and presented in writing to the primary concentration instructor and art coordinator for approval prior to registration. AR 442.  Identity Design. (3) The analysis, conceptualization and development of  communication  systems  for  businesses  and institutions, including symbols, trademarks, logo- types,  and  corporate  imaging.  Prerequisite:  AR 345 and 346. II. AR 443.  Advertising Design. (3) The  conceptualization,  development,  visualiza- tion   and   implementation   of   advertising   cam- paigns for organizations and business, particular- ly   the   visualization   of   copy-based   concepts. Prerequisite: AR 345 and 346. I. AR 447.  Publication Design. (3) Focus on the manipulation of text and image within the periodical format, specifically magazine, news- paper, book, and brochure design. Emphasis on bal- ancing   client-oriented   practical   problem   solving with  personal  style  development  and  self-expres- sion.  Oriented  toward  professional  standards  and practices.  Use  of  student’s  own  photography  and illustration   encouraged.   Projects   appropriate   for graduation   portfolio.   Meets   the   Communication Intensive  course  requirement  in  the  major.  Prere- quisite: AR 345 and 346. I. AR 480.  Special Topics. (1-3) Selected topics to be determined by the department. AR 490.  Directed Studies. (1-6) Advanced studies in a concentration area. Open to students only in their last two semesters. Topic of study initiated by the student and presented in writ- ing to the primary concentration instructor and Art + Design chair for approval prior to registration. AR 495.  Internship. (1-6) Student  seeks  art-related  position  and  presents proposal in writing for approval by primary con- centration instructor and Art + Design chair prior to registration. Prerequisites: junior standing and departmental approval. AR 497.  Portfolio Preparation. (1) Preparation of a graphic design portfolio, resume, and business letterhead. Resume and cover letter writing and interviewing workshops. Culminates in  professional  portfolio  review.  With  AR  498, meets Capstone course requirement for Graphic Design majors. Prerequisites: senior standing. II. AR 498.  Senior Studio. (2) Design projects for freelance clients and on-campus clients, working individually and as teams. Students meet directly with clients and vendors, preparing job parameters, job flow, budgets, estimates and time- lines. With AR 497, meets Capstone course require- ment for Graphic Design majors. Prerequisite: AR 447 and permission of instructor. I, II.