ART

t credit on SL exams only fo

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Foundations 101 concentrates on observational drawing as the translation of visual perception onto the two-dimensional plane. This act of translation - from eye to hand- transforms looking into critical knowledge. Being fully present in this process will be emphasized. Themes of the object; the landscape; and the figure will be explored; and conventional drawing tools and materials will often be employed within these themes. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement 358

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Foundations 102 decodes the act of drawing in the second dimension into further dimensions: volumetric; time-based and speculative. It draws upon the specific lenses through which drawing is viewed amongst the Schools of Art and Design's divisions. Students will thus touch and engage with a wide variety of materials in this course: digital and time- based methods; sculptural materials; and non-traditional materials and processes will all be explored. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Foundations 103 is an intensive; half-semester workshop- style course that explore more advanced notions of color. This second semester of the two-semester Foundations sequence is more acutely focused on research's role in a student's work and their individual artistic voice. While still staying true to Alfred Foundations' embodied studio art curriculum; these courses require students to further consider their role in the contemporary art world. This course; 103; addresses color across media; looking to ideas centered in traditional color theory while exploring more contemporary and experimental applications of color. Students will develop a rich understanding of using color to approach narrative; formal and conceptual ideas within art- making. (Spring) Credits 2

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Foundations 104 is an intensive; half-semester workshop- style course that explores more advanced notions of form. This second semester of the two-semester Foundations sequence is more acutely focused on research's role in a student's work and their individual artistic voice. While stil staying true to Alfred Foundations' embodied studio art curriculum; these courses require students to further consider their role in the contemporary art world. Form and Fabrication; 104; will focus on making three-dimensional artwork using traditional and experimental materials and methods. Projects and processes will employ research; tools and materials to explore conceptual ideas along with principles of design and fabrication. Students will engage with materials including clay; cement; glues and binders; plaster; wood; organic materials and textiles. Students will gain experience communicating their ideas and further develop their ability to use language to analyze their own artwork and the work of others. Students will be encouraged to broaden their vision and challenge their preconceived notions of artmaking. (Spring) Credits 2

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Foundations 105 is an intensive; half-semester workshop- style course that explores more advanced notions of the image. This second semester of the two-semester Foundations sequence is more acutely focused on research's l role in a student's work and their individual artistic voice. While still staying true to Alfred Foundations' embodied studio art curriculum; these courses require students to further consider their role in the contemporary art world. The Image course; 105; guides students to enhance image literacy through image creation; image appropriation; and transformative aspects of imagery using a wide range of research skills and daily practice. This section includes observational drawing; mechanical (re)production including printmaking; and transforming created images via time- based tools. (Spring) Credits 2

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Sub-Total Credits 4

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Studio work in painting and drawing. A general course for beginners investigating the individual's ideas in various media. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

A course focusing on idea development; using both traditional and nontraditional three-dimensional materials. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

A course focusing on idea development using both traditional and non-traditional three-dimensional applications of blown; slumped; and cast glass. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

The focus of this course is basic digital photography skills including camera function; color correction; organizing and editing images and inkjet printing. Through assignments; discussion of readings; lectures on historic and contemporary artists using photography; and critiques; students examine how photographs function in order to engage in critical discourse with the medium. A fully manual; digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) and portable hard drive are required. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts 360

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course introduces the materials of acrylic painting for non-majors. Students will gain an understanding of fundamental concepts in painting; including color theory; figure/ground relationships; planes and volumes; and formal and expressive approaches to mark-making within the context of contemporary and historic painting. Credits 4

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course offers a preliminary approach to ceramics for students not enrolled in the BFA program. Students are introduced to fundamental methods of making; decorating; and firing. Additional work outside of class required. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Students are introduced to the medium and language of printmaking through hands-on demonstrations and technical and conceptual assignments. Discussions; critiques; readings and slide shows/movies add to the student's knowledge of printmaking and expose students to the versatility of the medium. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Theory or other elective credit topics are explored Does not count toward BFA studio requirements. Credits 2-4 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Sub-Total Credits 24 General Studies and Electives Complete the following courses, and take sufficient elective courses to meet the 56 credit requirement for this section. Course Code Title Credits

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

8

Credits (max)

8

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course focuses on understanding mold-making processes and the development of castable forms. Students use clay; plaster; wood; masonite; and paper as source materials for mold fabrication. (Fall and Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

In this course; the potter's wheel is used as the forming process for making vessels expressive of the visual; tactile; and intellectual possibilities available through the medium. Provided is a direct experience with process and materials that teach necessary skills and techniques to enable students to correlate the hand and eye with the mind. The objective of the course is to help students develop creative ideas and concepts into works of art. Historical references are also explored. (Fall and Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This design studio course focuses on expanding your artistic visual language and studio practice using digital media. Design is explored as form; ideas; process; and craft. Students work with a variety of digital tools and technologies in the Expanded Media computer studio using Illustrator; Photoshop; and InDesign applications. Course work is accompanied by demonstrations; critiques; and discussions. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course focuses on basic digital photography skills including camera function; color correction; organizing and editing images and inkjet printing. Through assignments; reading discussion; lecture and critique; students examine how photographs function in order to engage in critical discourse with the medium. A fully manual digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) and a portable hard drive are required. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course is focused on image making and image processing in relation to experiencing a broad range of printmaking processes and forms. It provides an introduction to the tools; technologies; and concepts necessary to develop the skills to make images within a contemporary print framework. Practices including woodcut; etching; e lithography; monoprints; and new digital inkjet print technologies will be investigated. Printed images will evolve by working with a combination of hand and digital processes; with ink and with computer software; thus allowing the print to be understood as both physical and electronic process. Ideas inherent to the process of printmaking such as reproduction; translation; synthesis; remixing; proofing; recombination; and collage form the basis for discussion and inquiry. (Fall and Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course introduces the creative; technical and theoretical experience needed to explore video art; sonic composition and new media systems. Works take form as video works; experimental music; sound design; and introductory 3D animation. Experimentation is emphasized and students explore a wide range of digital; electronic and traditional art- making tools. No experience with computers or music composition required. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

In this course students will be introduced to painting within a structure that allows for the concurrent development of their technical and conceptual skills. Through a series of projects designed to explore the richness of painting in oil and/or water media; student will work towards proficiency with paint and gain confidence in the production and realization of ideas. Work will be done from observation; from the imagination; and from a variety of viewpoint and techniques. Discussions; reading; field trips; and critiques wil enhance student's knowledge of the critical dialogs surrounding painting; and will expand the notion of what painting can be. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

An introduction to the possibilities associated with contemporary sculptural practice; with an emphasis on the development of ideas and conceptual reasoning; and the safe usage of materials and processes. A wide range of techniques will be covered; including structure and fabrication; mold making and casting; and the consideration of space; site; interaction; and context. May not be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course offers a survey of glass working techniques with an emphasis on conceptual development and material manipulation. Technical demonstrations in glass blowing; hot glass casting; kiln forming; and cold manipulation will be combined with conceptually based projects to create contemporary sculpture. Credits 4 l Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This is an intensive course in glassblowing. Emphasis is on personal expression and skill development. Demonstrations; slides; and lectures center on traditional and non-traditional glass working techniques for the artist. Open to all levels. Counts as elective or additional studio credit only. (Summer) Credits 2-4

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This class incorporates various ways to cast glass using methodologies tailored to the beginning and intermediate student. Using hot casting; kiln forming; ZirCar ceramic shell and pate de verre; the student is exposed to a varied breadth of techniques within this intensive; condensed course. Counts as elective or additional studio credit only. (Summer) Credits 4

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This is an intensive course covering cast glass; color theory; the therapeutic effects of colored light; and approaches and applications for at and design. Demonstrations include a broad range of techniques including flow casting; sand casting; resin bonded sand molds; cold working; and more. Counts as elective or additional studio credit only. (Summer) Credits 4

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

A study of the expressive possibilities of the human form through drawing. Students will explore the figure in many ways with a variety of drawing media. From anatomical study and gesture to portraiture and narrative; this course will investigate the powerful history of figurative art and its potential for individual expression. Fundamental drawing and visual language skills are stressed. This course fulfills th drawing requirement. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

An investigation of the ways in which perceptual study can lead to pure abstraction. Through observational drawing and formal analysis; students will discover the abstract principles that exist in all visual imagery. Assignments cover a broad range of drawing techniques and concepts including biomorphic; geometric; and conceptual abstraction. The potential for abstraction to communicate ideas will be explored. Fundamental drawing and visual language skills are stressed. This course fulfills the drawing requirement. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course covers both technical and conceptual aspects of drawing through the investigation and analysis of natural forms. Subjects range from found objects in nature to microscopic materials; the landscape; and the human body. Emphasis is placed on integrating technical mastery of the visual elements of drawing with expressive content; while working with a wide variety of materials. Fundamental drawing and visual language skills are stressed. This course fulfills the drawing requirement. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course is an in depth investigation into wood fabrication useful to artists and designers. Open to all School of Art & Design students. May be repeated once for credit. Credits 2

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated once for credit.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course will teach artist and designers thorough technical knowledge of materials and equipment in the SOS metal fabrication shop. Introducing various forms of welding; cutting; bending; and finishing for metal fabrication projects. Credits 2

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This is a lecture-based study that explores the practical applications of the business of art including presentation; documentation and career planning specific to studio art. This course covers professional practices in the fine art world as appropriate to emerging artists by providing a foundation of practical information to assist undergraduate and graduate studio majors in building a successful career. Credits 3 365

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

The 'Technical Glassblowing' practicum will focus on achieving consistent results in the hot-shop. Students will learn to master foundational shapes with efficiency. Confidence gained through choreography and repetition will also nourish conceptual works in other courses. (Fall/Spring) Credits 2 Degree Attributes BFA: Academic Semester Offered Fall and Spring

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Topics and issues not covered in other junior studio courses are explored. Counts toward BFA studio requirement. Credits 1-4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course emphasizes the rigorous development of conceptual skills with the goal of developing an individual approach to a full integration of ideas; material and process. Students are encouraged to experiment with different strategies; including installation work; mixed-media projects; and a variety of traditional ceramic techniques. Construction and firing techniques are explored as well. (Fall and Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Continuation of ART 301. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Ceramic tile is a potent form of artistic inquiry that offers students an alternative approach to clay not covered in traditional pottery or sculpture courses. The course challenges assumptions about tile; presenting ideas of space; shape modulation; movement; repetition; density; image; color and texture. Students will address problems involved in planning; fabricating; and installing large projects. (Fall or

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course introduces a range of approach to the body and figuration with clay and ceramic technologies. Students will explore sculptural methods based in observation; engage anatomical studies of skeletal and muscular systems through models and drawing; animating gesture in space with material; installation and collaboration. Students are encouraged to pursue topics and research pertinent to them and their understanding of their own bodies; identities and positions in culture. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Through an exploration of pottery form this course addresses artistic inquiry; studio practice; and the genre of functional ceramics. Issues relative to ceramic history; contemporary material culture; and craft theory are part of the dialogue. Primarily wheel based; these classes may also include casting and hand building systems. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Continuation of Ceramic Pottery I. (Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

The production process is a central determining factor in the identity of any object. Use; feel; size; density; form; texture and color are all directly influenced by the process' characteristics. In this course we modify; adapt and combine methods of production as a way of defining and influencing the object made. The use of molds and creating series of work are central to the course. Both sculptural and utilitarian modes of thinking are welcome. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

A further study of ceramic systems. ART 307 recommended. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Continuation of ART 308-Ceramics: Hybrid Vessel I. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This studio course explores letters; words. and typography as expressive and emotive elements of art and design. Typography is explored as content concept; form; and craft. Work is created using Illustrator. Photoshop. and lnDesign applications. Students produce work using scanners; large fonnat printers. the laser engraver/cutter; the vinyl cutter; and/or the fabric printer in the Expanded Media computer studio. Projects encourage combining hand-made and digital media. Course work is accompanied by demonstrations; critiques; and discussions. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement AU: Service Learning Courses

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

67 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Junior Design Studio I builds on foundational skills developed in the intro to Integrative Graphic Design course. This studio adopts a workshop model to refine students' ability to articulate visually using image and typography. With an emphasis on iteravtive practice; students will engage in projects that challenge their technical; conceptual and formal abilities. This course encourages precision in craft and intentionality in design; exploring how visual systems convey meaning. Through structured repetition; critique; and hands-on workshops; students will gain fluency in graphic production while advancing their understanding of form; hierarchy; and context. ( Fall). Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course introduces students to black and white darkroom photography through the use of large-format cameras. Using monorail; 4x5 view cameras students learn the mechanics of the camera; develop new sheet film and make silver gelatin prints. Through lectures on contemporary artists; videos and related readings; students begin to synthesize technique and concept by developing their own projects. View cameras are provided. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course provides an opportunity for students to go deeper into the digital skills they acquired in the introductory photography course. Advanced digital editing; including tablet use; Photoshop; and layers and masks; offer students the possibility of creating seamless manipulations and the opportunity to explore the full potential of the digital platform. These techniques are presented through discussion of contemporary practice and culture. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Principles of light and the clean-slate nature of the studio will be explored; along with subject; background; and studio tools. Digital camera fluency will provide necessary feedback. A self-directed project is required. Prerequisite: ART 218. Credits 2

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This class will explore the role of the contemporary photographer as maker; critic; activist; and organizer. Students will survey a range of contemporary photographers as a catalyst for their own exploration/experiments. Assignments will encompass darkroom & digital processes; archival image appropriation; slideshow performance; installation/sculpture; image/text; and other strategies to enrich and broaden each student's developing photographic practice. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

An extensive investigation into the traditional and non- traditional uses of materials and processes that grow out of the concepts inherent in kinetic; photographic and electronic printmaking processes. The focus is on issues involving specific forms of print media (book; print-suite; single print; mass production; CD-ROM; print installation). Time and instruction provided help to deepen students experience in one or more printmaking processes including etching; lithography; woodcut; and digital inkjet technologies. Content varies from instructor to instructor. At least one Sophomore Design; Video/Sonic; or Print Media Studio is required or permission of instructor. ART 225 highly recommended. May be repeated once for credit. *(Fall and

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated once for credit.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

A Printmakers Approach to Illustration is a contemporary look at the power to communicate across the printed page ; through illustration . Students are encouraged to investigate their own personal visual research along with an emphasis placed on the use of a variety of materials and processes available . We will extend the students' awareness of illustration through continuous presentations of both historic and contemporary forms of visual communication. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This advanced course explores ideas about artists' books and a wide range of printed multiple forms including objects; installations; CD-ROM and DVD. The notion of the multiple is explored in contrast to the traditional fine art print. Offset printing; traditional processes; and new emerging technologies will be utilized to produce work. Ideas inherent to the process of printmaking such as reproduction; translation; synthesis; remixing; proofing; recombination and collage will form the basis for discussion and inquiry At least one Sophomore Design; Video/Sonic; or Print Media Studio is required or permission of instructor. ART 225 highly recommended (Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

An exploration of printing activities and techniques that question and expand the interfaces of the traditional print media of lithography; woodcut; and etching with contemporary digital imaging activities and techniques. Through the making of work we will look at how digital technologies affect the contemporary vocabulary of printmaking. We work with moving and still images and with images on paper as well as on the internet. We make; send and receive images as ways of understanding how ideas about print media are expanding; how these same ideas have historically been rooted in notions about communication; and how we can conceive and make print translations that cross traditional media. ART 225 highly recommended. (Fall) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

For many artists the photography book has become a significant vehicle for the display of their work and the communication of their vision to an audience. This course will investigate the potential of photographic description and representation in the form of a book. Through image-making exercises and prompts; assignments; readings; films; lectures; and visiting artists; students will explore various methods of photographic inquiry including but not limited to: documentary and fiction; fabricated images; the snapshot; and narrative construction. Students will follow the stages of creating a finalized photography book from idea; to image making; and image selection to strategies in sequencing. We will experiment and produce the books in multiple modes of production. Throughout the semester there will be a series of lectures which will present works of artists; artistic movements and key exhibitions around the photography book. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course allows students to explore: video and sound production; video and sound editing; immersive video installation; video image processing and multi-channel video and sound projection. Students explore a wide range of contemporary and vintage electronic systems. May be repeated once for credit. (Fall and Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated once for credit.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Explore technological processes that expand and complicate relationships of art and audience. Design responsive environments; 3D stereographics; augmented realities onsite and across networks. Develop generative systems that visualize; sonify; or animate data. Make your own software for live cinema performance. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

In this course students create dynamic motion graphics and animations in 2D and 3D spaces. We explore modeling techniques; applying models as virtual components of either cinematic or fully-abstract world of entities with behaviors – culminating in generative animations; data visualizations; and interactive games. May be repeated one time for credit. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated one time for credit.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

In this course students learn to find; edit; process and combine sounds in many different ways. Coursework culminates in projects such as (but not limited to) radio play; sound for dance; ambient music; techno; folly sound and experimental electronic composition. No prerequisite and no experience in music or computers required. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course introduces students to the building blocks of design for the web and screen-based media. Students explore the application of design principles and the design process for screen-based media with emphasis on content; aesthetics; user experience and craftsmanship. Students learn the basics of computer languages for interactive graphic design. Exercises and projects develop skills in software applications including InDesign; Photoshop; Illustrator and Dreamweaver. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Junior painting involves intensive exploration into issues of painting and drawing with emphasis on the beginnings of each student's unique means of expression. It is a continuation of the basic painting experience begun in the sophomore year with concentration on problem solving through structured assignments. Students are encouraged to find ways of approaching common experience as well as developing independent work. Sessions are complimented by readings; critiques; presentations; and field trips. May be repeated. Course content varies from instructor to instructor. (Fall and Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

From Picasso's cubist collages to Anselem Keifer's lead and straw works; the class combines both traditional and non- traditional painting and drawing materials that enhance narrative structures; work as metaphoric transformations; and the creation of formal dynamic juxtapositions. Projects are designed to encourage exploration of new realms of expression. (Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Students explore the use of watercolor; gouache; acrylic; and egg tempera and experiment with various supports and surfaces; including paper; grounds; canvas; panel; and more. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

An intermediate-level exploration of glass and combinations of glass and other media as they apply to sculpture. Concentration in hot glass and glass blowing techniques (including color techniques); and mold making. Projects are developed to foster self-determination of ideas in relation to media. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

A continuation of ART 361 that further develops personal expression in glass sculpture. Processes include glass blowing; solid working; mold making; and color; utilizing high-temperature glass enamels. (Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course is an in-depth investigation into the potential of light as a material; and a comprehensive introduction to working with traditional and non-traditional neon technology. The course examines neon's potential for sculptural expression within the cc of contemporary art. Students will learn all stages of design; making; processing o neon tube wiring and safe installation of artworks. (Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

An in-depth study of mold-making and firing theory for kiln- and hot-cast glass sculpture. Processes include traditional and new technologies: alginate and rubber molds for lost- wax kilncasting; and sand; Zircar; and CNC milled graphite molds for casting molten glass from the furnace. Skills will be applied in pursuit of concept-driven personal expression. (Spring) Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

The course examines the sculptural potential of light and mixed media within the context of contemporary art. f Emphasis is placed on material poetics and the tension between contrastin materials when creating artworks. Students will explore the aesthetic and conceptual potentia of different light-emitting technologies light; including but not limited to neon; projection LEDs. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Training students for safe and effective neon processing methods. To be taken concurrently with ART 363; 368; 401 & 500; with neon faculty. Offered each term. Credits 0

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course explores the relationship between material and meaning. Projects investigate the significant use of materials and context in service to ideas and develop material vocabulary as a means to shape the viewing experience. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Prerequisite

ART 255 or permission of instructor.

This course explores the use of space (physical) and place (contextual) as materials for expression. Through experiential site research; students create installations; site-specific interventions; and public works. Making use of a variety of sculptural materials and processes they fit the needs of the projects and investigating site as an inspiration; venue; and medium. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This team-taught class explores the possibilities of casting glass; metal and mixed media at the National Casting Center. Fundamentals in mold making; casting and finishing are explored. Conceptual development is fostered and combinations of materials and processes are encouraged.Students have access to both the metal foundry and glass casting facilities during this course. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Play; like art; is a space for imagination; community; and questioning. By experimenting with flexible; kinetic; tactile; and electronic materials; students will explore the overlaps between art and play and how they intersect with politics; identity; and history. Credits 4 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This summer course offers 4-weeks of comprehensive ceramic art experience. Students can enroll in the 4-week open studio intensive or two consecutive 2-week sessions. Students work independently with faculty oversight and guidance from Graduate Teaching Assistants. Individual work space is provided with wheels; tables and other basic equipment. Personal Development is emphasized. (This course may be taken twice for credit.) Credits 1-4 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course covers the fundamentals of body and glaze development focusing on ceramic raw materials and their role in forming and firing for functional ware and sculpture bodies. Glaze formulations are also discussed; including glaze chemistry; texture; and causes of common defects. (Fall) Credits 4

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Credits 0

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Credits 0

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

BFA Sophomore Year Studio and Art History Courses The sophomore curriculum is designed to build upon the Foundations year's studio experience through the introduction to specific studio areas, all of which support the "high tech, high touch" vision of the school. The curriculum encourages the study of studio disciplines across the school. Students will gain awareness and ability to understand, use and integrate processes, tools, materials, and vocabularies. Through inquiry-based research and synthesis, each student learns strategies to realize their ideas through art practice, research and reflection. If any first-year studio courses are unsatisfactory, students will need permission from the Assistant Dean of the School of Art & Design to continue into sophomore studios. Sophomore studios are reserved for School of Art & Design sophomore students. Students that have a studio standing of first-year, junior, or senior are not permitted to register for sophomore studios unless 65 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course will introduce CAD software and related applications for design and fabrication in multiple materials. Fluidity between digital technologies and existing studio techniques will be stressed. This elective course can benefit students at all levels. Credits 4

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This elective course is designed to introduce students to the primary software applications and concepts used in the preparation of a wide variety of print and digital media. The course will focus on acquiring the skills necessary to move easily between the most relevant page layout; imaging; video and sound software as well as developing skills in digital file and digital color management. This course is open to all students interested in expanding their knowledge and expertise of software used in the digital arts. It is strongly recommended for beginning as well as advanced students working in Design; Print Media; Sonic; Video and Interactive Arts. (Fall or Spring) Credits 2 Semester Offered Fall or Spring 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Sub-Total Credits 8

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course compliments ART 387-Intro to 3D modeling and Rapid Prototyping; allowing the student to acquire a practical application for 3D modeling through use of CAD (SolidWorks; Rhino); CAM (Delcam for SolidWorks; RhinoCam and Mastercam); and reverse engineering software (Rapidworks; Scanstudio). Students learn technical competency in contemporary technology for 3D fabrication. May be repeated one time for credit up to a total of 4 credit hours. Credits 2

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated one time for credit up to a total of 4 credit hours.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Credits 0

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Special topics that count only as elective credit toward the BFA or as additional studio credits are offered. Topics vary from term to term. Credits 1-4 375

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Project or media based independent study with a faculty member in the foundations division. This course can only be used for elective credit; it does not replace sophomore; junior or senior studio requirements. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 2-4

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Project or media based independent study with a faculty member in the ceramic art division. This course can only be used for elective credit; it does not replace sophomore; junior or senior studio requirements. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 2-4

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Project or media based independent study with a faculty member in the expanded media division. This course can only be used for elective credit; it does not replace sophomore; junior or senior studio requirements. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 2-4

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This is an interdisciplinary course between glass engineering students and glass art students. The course is taught by various faculty across both areas combining both technologies and philosophies to foster collaborations yielding unknown results. (Studio elective for art students; Technical Elective for engineering students.) May be repeated for credit up to a total of 8 credit hours. Credits 2

Subject

ART

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for credit up to a total of 8 credit hours.

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

This course examines the nature and properties of materials that create special effects and color in glazes; with an intensive approach to the study and analysis of glazes. When taught as on online hybrid in a Fall or Spring semester; the course combines online instruction with a required on- campus laboratory component (ART 399L). There is no on- campus lab component when taught as an online course in Allen Term or Summer Term. May be repeated one time for credit (a total of 8 credit hours). Credits 4

Subject

ART

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated one time for credit (a total of 8 credit hours).

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Theory or other elective credit topics are explored. Does not count toward BFA studio requirements. Credits 1-4

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Senior-level studio is required by all BFA candidates in the final year of their undergraduate education. The emphasis is to provide a concentrated period for students to receive mentoring from faculty and peers as they push a body of works towards their final semester thesis exhibition. Through the semester; students meet rotationally either in a group setting for critiques; or one-on-one for individualized studio visits with their faculty mentor. There is a critical writing component. Credits 4-6 Degree Attributes SoAD: Studio Requirement 376

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 1-4

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Credits 0

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Sub-Total Credits 68

Subject

ART

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu