35 courses with the subject AH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AH 200Art History Origins: Pre-History to 19th Century3
Through an examination of art and architecture spanning prehistory to the nineteenth century, this course introduces students to a variety of theoretical, analytical and critical means for approaching art from different cultures and periods. Students learn to observe attentively, to describe thoroughly and to analyze critically through directed in- class discussions and writing assignments. Topics may include: analysis of period styles; interpreting subject matter and symbolism; examining the social functions of art and art-making in various historical times and cultures; and evaluating the role of the historian and critic. Typically the course includes visits to area museums. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. Fulfills: Art History Origins: Pre-History to 19th Century Requirement
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking (grade of C- or higher required)
AH 205Art History Modern Developments3
Charting developments from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, this course surveys major movements in modern art and visual culture. The course examines an arc that begins with the role of key European art centers in the nineteenth century, followed by the ascendance of other major art centers and movements throughout the world, from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. In addition to exploring how creators from different parts of the world participate in an increasingly global dialog about art and culture, students develop their visual and analytic writing skills. Typically the course includes visits to area museums. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. Fulfills: Art History Modern Developments Requirement
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking (grade of C- or higher required)
AH 310Art and Gender3
This course looks at art and gender through several lenses: The art by and about women during select points in history and on different continents; The social, economic and political factors that determined gender roles in the arts; The evolution, application and reception of feminist art theory; Contemporary art and theory that offer new ways to represent, define and think about gender, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer perspectives on identity, masculinity and femininity. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Art Education Minor Diversity Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 315Art of the Italian Renaissance3
This course is a survey of Italian art and architecture from the 14th through the 16th centuries. It includes a brief examination of Italian Mannerism and the contributions of the artists associated with the Renaissance in northern Europe. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective Page 10 of 91
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 322American Art (Colonial Period to 1945)3
This course is a survey of painting, sculpture, photography and the decorative arts of the United States, from the Colonial Period to 1945. American art will be seen against the evolving social and political background that marks the growth of a nation. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 324Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism3
Designed to use area art collections, this course surveys major artistic styles in the last half of the 19th century. While the focus is European art, related styles in North America are included. Starting with the Realism of Courbet and Eakins, students trace artistic developments through Impressionism, in France and abroad, to the roots of Modernism in the art of the Post-Impressionist. The role of photography and the impact of non-Western art on the evolution of Modernism also receive consideration. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 328Art of Asia and the Pacific3
This course is a survey of the art of Asia and the Pacific islands as an interrelated group of cultural and geographic regions. The course will potentially include the art of East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan), Southeast Asia (including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia), India and the Himalayas, and selected groups in the Pacific islands. The motives, materials, methods and aesthetics of Asian and Pacific art will be analyzed, compared and contrasted, including evaluation for content, context, technique, and style. Individual instructors may choose to give greater emphasis to one or more specific regional traditions. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Art Education Minor Diversity Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 331Neoclassicism and Romanticism3
This course surveys the major artistic styles of the first half of the 19th century in Europe and North America. Starting with the Neoclassicism of David, this course then examines Romanticism in Europe, from Friedrich to Delacroix, and in America, from Cole to Homer. Students consider the effects of encounters between the Old World and the New in America, and the clash of tradition and innovation in 19th-century Europe. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 332Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora3
This course is a general survey of art from Africa, and the African Diaspora. Beginning with an in-depth study of several African cultures the class will go on to examine art made by persons of African descent from around the world including the Americas and Europe with a focus on contemporary art. Students study music, video, photography, mask making, body decoration, dance, performative arts, textiles, and material culture as well as architecture, painting and sculpture. The course combines art historical and anthropological approaches. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Art Education Minor Diversity Elective Page 11 of 91
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 333Art of Latin America and the Caribbean3
This course surveys the history of Latin American art from ancient prehistory through the Conquest of the Americas up to early modernism. It explores the artistic heritage of regions that would become the world’s first global interaction zone—the Caribbean and Latin America. The course begins with the fertile interactions between original Native ethnicities and civilizations, continues through the creative florescence that followed the catastrophic events of the Conquest, and concludes with the rich cultural expressions of present day mestizos, creoles and Chicanos. Through the consideration of the motives, materials, methods and aesthetics of Latin American art, the course will explore characteristic art forms and art techniques of these regions as aesthetic expressions of distinct cultural areas. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Art Education Minor Diversity Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 334History of the Book3
This course studies the historical and critical dimensions of the book and other vehicles for the recording and transmission of textual and visual information in Western and non-Western settings. Topics include: a linear survey of book technologies from the ancient to the contemporary; genres/categories of books; writing, printing, and illustration; philosophies and theories of design; and the present status of the book and its relationship to emerging, competing, and complementary media. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 335History of Photography3
Since the invention of photography in 1839, the various photo/optical media have dramatically transformed the ways we know the world. In particular, our notions of what is art have been profoundly altered by the camera. This course examines the characteristics of photographed experience primarily from the historical perspective, but also from the cultural, the critical, and the technological perspectives, for a broad understanding of the medium's past and present. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: History of Photography/Film Requirement Elective (Photo/Video/Film students) or Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 337Art in the Landscape3
This course examines the history of art in the landscape from prehistoric earth works to contemporary environmental art. It is a multi- and cross-disciplinary investigation that includes sculpture, architecture, archeology and agricultural practices. It includes garden design and philosophy focusing on European, Islamic, Chinese and Japanese gardens. Funerary monuments, shrines and outdoor mortuary complexes are included, as are portable shelters and other temporary (and permanent) structures from Africa and North America. The course questions the understanding of nature and of place that has informed the construction of landscapes and a changing definition of art. Visits to local sites and an exhibition of outdoor contemporary sculpture are part of the course. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective Page 12 of 91
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 338Art and Architecture of Etruscans (Viterbo)3
This course is administered by the director of the Italy Program. This course provides an introduction to the art and architecture of the Etruscans. This class format is a combination of slide lectures and walking tours of extant art and monuments. Day trips to the town of Tarquinia, known for its archeological museum and its painted Etruscan tombs, and to the renowned Etruscan burial grounds of Cerveteri provides students with firsthand knowledge of the art and ritual practices of the fascinating culture. In Rome, walking tours of selected monuments and of the Etruscan collection of the Villa Giulia, demonstrate the impact on the Romans of Etruscan art and life. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 339Native American Art3
This course is a survey of the Native arts of North America as an interrelated set of cultural and geographic regions. The regional focuses will include the Eastern Woodlands and Mississippian cultures; the Great Plains and Great Basin; the Southwest Pueblo peoples and California; and the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic. The course will conclude with modern and contemporary Native Arts of North America. Critiquing and contesting the notion of Native American culture as extinct or a pre-Conquest vestige, this course will take a progressive approach to the study of Native American art as a living tradition with roots deep in the pre-colonial past. It will survey the multiple modes of expression that characterize this vast continent. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Art Education Minor Diversity Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 341African Art in Africa3
In this course students will have the opportunity to study African art in context. In depth study of several tribal groups will be complimented by visits to major architectural and art historical sites which provide students with first-hand knowledge of the art and rituals of unique and fascinating cultures. The course combines art historical and anthropological approaches, and will include study of masking, body decoration, fabric design, dance, ritual performance and material culture, as well as architecture, painting and sculpture. The class format is a combination of slide lectures, field trips and visits to area museums. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Art Education Minor Diversity Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 344Islamic Art and Architecture3
This class is an overview of Islamic art (sculpture, architecture, painting, decorative arts and popular culture) from its formation in the Seventh Century to the present. The course follows the geographic spread and regionalization of Islamic traditions, including cultural exchange throughout the Mediterranean, Asian, and African worlds, with attention to how stylistic developments reflect the many contexts within which specific forms emerged. Students will become familiar with the major tenets of Islam as well as the intersection of cultural, social, and religious traditions reflected in Islamic art and architecture. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Art Education Minor Diversity Elective Page 13 of 91
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 345Buddhist World Art3
This class is an overview of Buddhist art (sculpture, architecture and painting) from its birth in South Asia through its spread to South East Asia, Central Asia and East Asia. To bring the art to life, we take a field trip to the MFA, Boston - once home to leading South Asian scholar and curator Ananda K. Coomaraswamy-or, to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Art Education Minor Diversity Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 346The Greco-Romans: Greece, Italy, and Beyond3
Examining the cross-cultural influences in the ancient Mediterranean world (600 BC-330 AD), this course will focus on the impact and transformation of Greek and Roman civilizations over the course of almost a millennium of history while they dominated the ancient world. In addition to discussing the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, the course will explore the complexities of the socio-political and specific historical conditions that allowed for the merging and spreading of a diverse and cosmopolitan civilization known primarily as the Greco-Roman civilization. By familiarizing students with the art, aesthetics and history of Greece and Rome, the course will provide students with an important foundation for understanding art and history. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 347Twentieth-Century Architecture and Urbanism3
An introduction to the major developments in architecture and urban planning from approximately 1900 to 2000, this course will present architectural issues and practices through a range of critical and utilitarian vantage points, with a particular focus on modernism. Lectures and assignments will consider the ideologies that led to the creation of landmark buildings and urban spaces, including ideas generated by post-modernism, in the context of an examination that takes into account social, economic, and political issues in addition to aesthetics and space. Topics will include architect-client relationships, connections to art historical and literary trends, historical prototypes, and the values and problems that have engaged architects over the course of the century. Class lectures will be supplemented with tours of architecture in downtown Boston and historic homes in Greater Boston. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 348Dada and Surrealism3
Dada and Surrealism are two interrelated movements that are crucial to the understanding of both Modernism and postmodernism. Looking into the art, literature, philosophies and film of international Dada and Surrealist artists from World War I to the years immediately following World War II, this course will focus initially on New York Dada, moving on to Berlin and Cologne Dada, and Dada and Surrealism in France. The course will include a sustained examination of female surrealist artists as well as the effects of the World Wars and the burgeoning field of psychology on the creative process and concerns of this generation of artists. Films by surrealists and later filmmakers will be screened as the class examines the lasting legacy of both Dada and Surrealism. each course) and AH200 Art History Origins and AH205 Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective Page 14 of 91
HU100 Reading and Critical Thinking and HU105 Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in
AH 350Art and Design3
This course examines intersecting histories of art and design, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Debates about design and industry sparked by the Crystal Palace exhibition provide a starting point for considering the social, political, cultural, and technological forces underpinning sometimes intertwined and also divergent histories of design and art. Dreams of total design, from the Arts and Crafts movement to Constructivism and the Bauhaus, are one important focus. The course also looks at the integration, as well as the separation, of art and design in museums and other institutions. An exploration of current issues includes recent artists who function akin to designers in the range of their production, and the impact of celebrity culture on both art and design. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 353History of Animation3
Animation has been an important part of screen history since the earliest days of film in the late 19th century. Locating animation within film history and evolving socio-political historical contexts, this course explores the development of animation styles, aesthetics, modes of production, and viewership to consider how animated works have fulfilled entertainment, educational, artistic, commercial, and propagandistic purposes. Major national and international figures and studios are covered, as are major visual and narrative styles, from the earliest hand-drawn to CGI animated works. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 354History of Film3
This course introduces the medium of the film (cinema) as a mode of communication and as an art form. Recognizing the complexity of the medium, the course will use an interdisciplinary approach. Among the topics considered in relation to the study of film are communications theory, aesthetics, psychology, business, politics, and national experience. The course is international in scope and covers such historical movements as Expressionism, the Film Noire, New Wave, and other important genres. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: History of Photography/Film Requirement Elective (Photo/Video/Film students) or Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 355Contemporary Art in a Global Perspective3
This course focuses on practices that shape the art world of the present moment. One important theme is the international nature of the contemporary art world. The global biennial phenomenon and a related expansion in the number of museums of contemporary art indicate art's growing reach, yet a close examination of these trends also reveals the ongoing stratification of the art world. It is equally crucial to examine changes in production and reception, as artists continue to explore and combine traditional and newer media. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 356Modernism and Abstraction in Art and Culture3
This course traces radical transformations in art and culture in the late nineteenth and twentieth century. Starting with modernist manifestos, it will explore new responses to a rapidly changing world. The historical and theoretical development of abstraction will be one major focus, with transformations in the visual arts viewed in the context of related experimentation in other forms, including literature, music, dance, and architecture. An equally important investigation of midcentury modernism will emphasize both the integration of art and design and the rise of modernist movements in different parts of the world. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective Page 15 of 91
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 357Art and Consumer Culture3
Exploring the role of art in a consumer culture, this course will examine artistic responses to major shifts in the production, reproduction, and circulation of images and information. A sustained examination of pop art will be one aspect of a broader consideration of the interplay between critique and embrace of commercial imagery. The development of an art-world star system, and the contributions of pop art and more recent strategies of appropriation to the expansion of the contemporary art market will be important areas of exploration. Readings and discussions will also encourage examination of ever-evolving strategies of resistance to commercialization. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 358International Biennial Art: A Virtual Tour3
This course introduces students to global art practices through the contemporary institutional phenomenon of the international biennial. Case studies potentially include Venice Biennale, Berlin Biennial, Manifesta, and Documenta, which students experience via self-directed research in the rich on-line archives of biennial websites and related resources. Examining ways in which artists from different countries around the world address the most pressing social and geo-political issues, topics include artists and national identity, the roles of biennial curators, as well as art and civic or political engagement. Formal and critical analysis takes place through seminar-style classes, presentations, discussion posts, and a final paper. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Curatorial Studies Minor Museum/Exhibition
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 360Theories of Art3
Theories of art examines the history of ideas that have shaped art practices and their interpretation. Foundational texts include historical writings from Pliny to Panofsky. Twentieth and twenty-first century criticism by artists as well as theorists will be examined in depth. The course introduces all students to the philosophical underpinnings of art making, and it provides art history minors with a foundation in art-historical methodology. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective or Studio Arts Capstone Elective; Art History
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 365The Secret Life of Art3
Through a combination of classroom discussions, readings, and hands-on experiences, students explore the many activities taking place behind the scenes that shape how art is produced, collected, preserved, and historicized. Site visits will generally include: artists’ studios; exhibitions where the curator is willing to discuss the exhibition background and challenges; museum or institution storage areas or archives; conservation areas or studios; and collectors’ homes. Readings will address art’s institutional history, with particular attention to roles that art plays in different contexts, and students will be required to complete at least one archive-based research assignment. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective or Studio Arts Capstone Elective; Curatorial Studies Minor Museum/Exhibition Requirement Elective Page 16 of 91
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 370Museum and Exhibition History3
Examining the history of art exhibitions and museum formation, this course considers how, when, and why works of art are collected and displayed. Beginning with the historic development of museums, including roots in enlightenment ideals, it traces the culture of museums, including social and historical forces evident in how they are built and funded, and the nature of their audiences. Other exhibition venues, including salons, world fairs and biennials, and commercial galleries will be discussed for their divergent and overlapping agendas. After establishing a broad historical background, the second half of the class will look closely at the contemporary landscape, paying close attention to the network of affiliations linking a diverse and complex set of institutional and curatorial agendas, and to the role of the curator in shaping how art is presented to the public. The course will include a number of field trips. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Curatorial Studies Minor Museum/Exhibition
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 375Museums and Monuments: Remaking History3
As highly visible markers, monuments provide an important focal point for both dialog and protest. Museum collecting practices, while less immediately obvious, can have an equally charged relationship to shifting priorities. Via a linked examination of monuments and museum conventions, this course examines how histories are written and rewritten. The discussion starts with the recent past, as Confederate monuments, along with statues celebrating slave traders and others who participated in colonial violence, have been called into question and sometimes toppled off their pedestals. The larger perspective will include earlier episodes of “revolutionary vandalism” (a phrase associated with removal of emblems of royal power following the French Revolution) and, from a different angle, ways that contemporary artists have attempted to rethink the rhetoric of commemoration. The examination of museums will consider what has not been collected due to historical blind spots, the stories museums tell in relation to objects on display, and material that has been subject to repatriation demands. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective or Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; Curatorial Studies Minor Museum/Exhibition
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 380Node Center for Curatorial Studies: Topics in Art History1
Montserrat College of Art Collaboration with Node Center for Curatorial Studies is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Node Center for Curatorial Studies in Berlin (https://www.nodecenter.org/) to offer Node classes for college credit. The Node Center offers a range of courses focused on the theory and practice of curating, presented by professionals active in the field. Node courses are offered on-line, generally via 4 sessions, once per week, over four weeks. Students will participate in the on-line courses as well as working with Montserrat faculty to complete additional assignments that will allow students to earn 1 college credit per course. Enrolled students will participate in the live course experience (typically 7:00-9:00 pm in Germany, so generally 1:00-3:00 pm EST). Students taking the courses for credit will sign up in two places – with Node for access to the on-line course, and with Montserrat to take the course for credit. Montserrat students will be able to sign up for the Montserrat portion of each course as part of their regular enrollment and will pay Node directly a discounted fee. Course topics change from semester to semester. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Fulfills: 1-credit toward an Art History Elective, Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective; 1-credit toward Curatorial Studies Minor Museum/Exhibition Requirement Elective; three can be taken to fulfill a 3-credit elective with prior approval. 1. A Practical Guide to Curating 1 credit This course gives insights into all practical aspects of curating from finalising a concept to launching an exhibition. Curators can have very different working approaches, but certain practical aspects will be the same and should be kept in mind for developing a successful project. Over 4 weeks we will go through the major steps of curating, starting with how you develop an idea to finding collaborators, funding and an exhibition space; managing practical aspects such as transport, insurance and install; thinking about PR strategies and gaining audiences; to finally closing the project with deinstall. This course is for aspiring curators who are yet to launch their own exhibition as well as those who have past experience and are looking for a more structured understanding of curating. At the end of A Practical Guide to Curating, participants should have an understanding of the skills necessary to operate as competent and responsible practitioners. Come with an already existing project idea or start from a blank page. Throughout the course you will develop a concrete outline of how to realise your exhibition. 2. Creative Thinking: Strategies to Develop and Refine your Project Ideas 1 credit Every project we want to make or do starts with an idea, an impulse that is often inspired by a subject or question we are interested in exploring. But how can we make that initial idea the best it can be? This course will expose participants to a number of different strategies for research, development, and refinement of an idea while creating visual tools to track their ideation process. This 5 week course is for curators, artists, designers, and anyone in the cultural fields wishing to make the creative process of developing concepts more effective and to arrive at ideas that would take their projects to the next level. The course’s expanded length of time will allow for participants to get deeper into their creative thinking process. Following the course, participants will learn a range of creative thinking and research techniques, including practical and unorthodox research methods as well as visual tools to track their creative process. Participants will be able to apply these techniques to any number of project ideas, leading to the creation of each participant’s unique method that is suited to their specific practice and the needs of the project. 3. Exhibition Design 1 credit This course examines the planning and designing of three-dimensional environments that encourage visitor’s understanding, participation, and emotional engagement. Participants will learn different tools to understand and manipulate space using from simple existing elements to design graphics or multimedia in order to make the exhibition content more clear and accessible. Following the course participants will learn practical tools to observe a space and its interaction, will design an exhibition according to a brief and will develop a presentation of complete exhibition design proposal. Page 18 of 91
Reading and Critical Thinking and Research and Rhetoric (grade of C- or higher required in each course) and
AH 395399 Topics in Art History3
This course provides an in-depth study of a time period or topic in Art History. The topic may be selected to take advantage of special exhibitions or events, to allow further exploration of a subject covered in a preliminary way in other courses, or to explore areas not sufficiently covered by the regular class rotation. Art History Minor students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all art history courses. Art History Origins and Art History Modern Developments Fulfills: Art History Elective, Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective Page 20 of 91
