48 courses with the subject ARTH, 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.
ARTH 11100Episodes in Western Art (LA)4
) An introduction to art history through close examinations of selected works and themes from prehistory to the present. The chosen topics, primarily based on painting and sculpture from the Western tradition, will be discussed from a variety of perspectives, including style, artists' techniques and materials, potential meanings, and historical context. The course is designed to familiarize students with key terms and skills employed by art historians, as well as conventions and institutions associated with Western art. The course will cover a broad history of art while simultaneously raising questions about the sources and authority of that history. (Y) Attributes: CA, CSA
A primer on the topic of architectural design, history and practice. Acquaints students with the art of making buildings through a variety of topics, among them, space, form, structure, use, and meaning. Architectural theory from a variety of eras and cultures is introduced. Students learn to consider the activities surrounding the creation of architecture, including the interaction of architects, clients, builders, an the environmental forces that act upon buildings. Includes written and graphic assignments. (Y) Attributes: ARCH, CA
An investigation of world architecture, examining spaces of dwelling, worship, and commerce comparatively across time and place to shed light on the ways in which values and identities are expressed in architectural form. Includes analysis of buildings in their historical relationship to the natural environment and its resources and attention to the contributions of makers who have been marginalized in standard histories. (Y) Attributes: ARCH, CA, INBG
An examination of the crucial roles that images and objects play in shaping societies. Covers the larger culture of visual images, including art, print, film, fashion, photography, and electronic media, and focuses on how images define, shape, and communicate beliefs and behaviors in a variety of contexts. Emphasizes developing a sense of "visual literacy" and becoming more self-consciously aware of the act and nature of looking, in a world in which ideas increasingly are communicated in visual, rather than linguistic, form. (Y) Attributes: CA, SCE
This course engages contemporary cultural debates at the center of Art History, Museum Studies, and Architecture by contextualizing them through the study of questions, theories, methods and ethical debates that have developed within the discipline. Students will develop skills in critical reading, evaluating sources, and identifying different approaches used to analyze images and spaces in order to build critical awareness for their future study. Involves critical reading, engaged discussion, presentations, writing workshops and field trips and/or guest visits. 11800, or equivalent. (F,Y) Attributes: WI 2026-2027 Catalog 365
One course in art history; WRTG 10600, ICSM 10800, ICSM
ARTH 20500Chemistry and Art (LA)4
Investigates, through lecture and laboratory activities, the scientific basis of such topics as paints and pigments, metalworking and sculpture, dyes and fabrics, polymeric materials, and chemical hazards in art. Introduces students to basic chemical concepts and laboratory techniques, as well as modern analytical instruments. Lectures on the material history of d art establish the context for the study of these chemical and analytical concepts. Students may enroll for ARTH 20500 or CHEM 20500, but not both. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; permission of instructor. (S,O) Attributes: CA, SC
ARTH 20600Small Builds: Architecture at a Smaller Scale (LA)4
Examines the interactions between architecture, art, industrial design and fashion through the analysis and presentation of case studies and texts. Includes a studio component where students design and build hybrid- architectural objects such as functional jewelry, portable structures, and other small-scale architectural artifacts and models. (IRR) Attributes: ARCH, CA
ARTH 20700The Architecture of Patterns: The art and science of4
patterns (LA) Examines the history of patterns from a multidisciplinary perspective, and speculates upon their present and future use across a variety of fields. Includes design workshops where students will study and make patterns, utilizing examples and discourse from architecture, art, biology, chemistry, fashion, mathematics, ornament and other sources. (IRR) Attributes: ARCH, CA
ARTH 22100Introduction to the Medieval World (LA)4
Explores different facets of medieval life as revealed through the visual and material culture of the western Middle Ages. Organized by theme rather than chronology. Topics include modern fascinations with the medieval, religious functions and contexts for images, medieval places and spaces, visual storytelling, images and objects of daily life, and medieval images of death. Investigates a variety of types of objects and images (including buildings, sculpture, manuscript illumination, metalwork, and mosaics), as well as archaeological remains of medieval life. (IRR) Attributes: APRE, ARCH, CA
ARTH 23200Architecture from Renaissance to Revolution (LA)4
An exploration of European architecture from the 15th to the 18th centuries, focusing on issues of form, space, structure, and meaning. The course begins and ends with "rebirths" of antiquity, considering in- between architectural ideas that stray far from the classical tradition. Concepts such as renaissance, baroque, rococo, and neoclassical are examined, as are relevant political and religious circumstances. Includes study of architectural interactions between western Europe and the Mediterranean and Atlantic worlds. (Y) Attributes: APRE, ARCH, CA, CSA
A historical survey of significant architects and their works, from the 19th century to the present. Includes a discussion of aspects of style, design theory, technological developments, and architectural vocabulary. Emphasizes the role of the architect in modern society. (IRR) Attributes: APOS, ARCH, CA
Explores ways in which social hierarchies are expressed in and shaped by the built environment, with a focus on race and gender. Examines architectural expressions of difference in historical and contemporary culture through siting, spatial layout, materials, ornamentation, and scale. Considers race- and gender-based barriers to participation in the architectural profession and expands the definition of architectural maker to include neglected contributions of builders, craftspersons, patrons and clients. (IRR) Attributes: ARCH, CA, DV, WGS, WGSC
Traces the development of modern art from 1800-1945. Situates artists, artworks, and art institutions within the social, political, and economic upheavals that mark this period. Considers how artists grappled with what it meant to make “modern” art. Geographic focus is Europe but with case studies from other parts of the world. (IRR) Attributes: APOS, CA
Introduces the history of graphic design from the mid-19th century through the digital revolution. Examines influential movements, including Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Dada, Constructivism, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Neue Grafik, DIY Punk, and today’s digital landscape. Explores the evolution of the discipline from typesetting to lithography to digital design and investigates the relationship of the graphic design discipline to propaganda, advertising, branding, personal expression, and social change. (IRR) Attributes: MAP
ARTH 26000Art and Architecture of the Americas before 1500 (LA)4
Introduces art and architecture produced by the Indigenous cultures of the Americas prior to contact with European cultures. Organized chronologically within each major region, explores major cultures of these regions, including: Mississippian, Anasazi; Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Aztec; and Chavín, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, Tiwanaku and Inca. Additionally, introduces a range of approaches used in studying art and architectural history. (IRR) Attributes: APRE, ARCH, CA, LAEL, LXME, NASE, RPRE
Introduces the art and architecture of Africa through a series of case studies that place objects and monuments in their social context while relating them to broader art historical issues. Covers two thousand years of history, from the ancient kingdoms of Mali to present day artists working on the continent. Major themes include: authorship and performance, gender, the role of photography in the formation of colonial and post-colonial identities, the ever-changing inventions of masquerade, individual vs. communal patronage, and the role of “tradition” in the production and reception of contemporary artists. (IRR) Attributes: ADSE, APRE, ARCH, CA, RPRE
ARTH 28030Selected Topics in Architecture pre-1800 (LA)4
Intermediate course with a specialized focus on an architectural theme, pre-1800. Can be repeated for a total of 8 credits. (IRR) Attributes: APRE, ARCH
ARTH 28050Selected Topics in Architecture post-1800 (LA)4
Intermediate course with a specialized focus on an architectural theme, post-1800. Can be repeated for a total of 8 credits. (IRR) Attributes: APOS, ARCH
The course focuses on Latinx Art in the United States during the 20th century, while periodically reaching back further in time to provide historical perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on the following artistic cultures: Chicanx, Puerto Rican, Cuban-American, and New York City’s art world. Topics to be considered include: the relative coherence of the category “Latinx Art;” the role of art in the construction of traditio and community; intersections of gender, race, sexuality and class in Latinx identity formation; the borderlands as place and concept; and the place of the arts in contemporary debates over immigration. (IRR) Attributes: APOS, CA, DV, LAEL, LAGC, LSCH, LXME, RPRE, SCE, WGS
An investigation of the architecture and “urban imaginary” of world cities (e.g., New York, Paris, Moscow, Istanbul, Kyoto, Lagos, Los Angeles). Exploration of the components of successful city design through study of architectural ensembles and urban patterns in their political and cultural contexts and analysis of relationships between human experience and architectural form through the lens of literary representation. Attributes: ARCH
One course in art history at 200-level or above. (O)
ARTH 3310133110 Studies in Art from Ancient to Renaissance (LA)3
Advanced studies of focused issues in the history of ancient, medieval, or Renaissance art. Specific course topic varies. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisites: One art history course at level 2 or above; junior standing. Further prerequisites may be added according to the topic. (IRR) Attributes: ARCH 2026-2027 Catalog 367
ARTH 3500335010 Studies in Art from Baroque to Modern (LA)3
Advanced studies of focused issues in art from the period between the 17th century and the present. Specific course topic varies. May be repeated for credit for different topics.
One art history course at level 2 or above; junior standing. Further prerequisites may be added according to topic. (IRR) n
ARTH 35900Contemporary Architecture (LA)4
A survey of recent architecture and architectural practices from around the globe. Explores ways in which architecture and architects have engaged pressing environmental, social, and technical issues, as manifested in buildings, cities, and landscapes. Considers the specific design techniques used to imagine and create the built environment. Examines projects by and for populations historically underrepresented in the profession and the historical canon. Includes both written and graphic modes of analysis. Prerequisites: One ARTH course at the 200- level or above. (IRR) Attributes: ARCH
ARTH 36600Art and Revolution in Latin America (LA)3
Investigates painting, photography, graphic art, sculpture, and film aligned with the Mexican, Cuban, and Nicaraguan revolutions. This course will consider definitions of revolutionary art, relationships between government cultural policy and artistic creation, ways in which artists contribute to the construction of revolutionary society, and the viability of 20th-century Latin American revolutionary art. Prerequisites: One course in art history. (IRR) Attributes: INBG, LAEL, LSPL, LXME, SCE
Addresses an advanced topic in art history. May be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Prerequisites: One art history course at 200- level or above. (IRR) Attributes: ARCH, WGS3
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ARTH 3800038005 Studies in Architectural History and Theory (LA)4
Advanced studies of focused issues in the history of architecture and architectural theory. Specific course topic varies. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisites: One art history course at 200- level or above. (IRR) Attributes: ARCH
Examines how African art entered western collections from the earliest treasuries and cabinets of curiosities, to ethnography museums, private collections and finally art museums and galleries. Considers how museum installations respond to historical and political circumstances. Focuses primarily on traditional African art, but also studies how the display of this art continues to have an impact on contemporary African art and the market. Prerequisites: One art history course at 200-level or above. (IRR)
Advanced topics in museum studies. Specific course topic varies. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisites: One ARTH course at level 2 or above. (IRR)
A central topic with class discussion, individual research, and presentation of papers as major parts of the course. This course may be repeated for credit for seminar topics on different subjects. Prerequisites: 3 courses in art history including one art history course at the 300-level or 3 courses in art history and senior standing. (Y) Attributes: WI
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may be repeated for credit for seminar topics on different subjects.
A central topic with class discussion, individual research, and presentation of papers as major parts of the course. This course may be repeated for credit for seminar topics on different subjects. Prerequisites: 3 courses in Art History including one Art History course at the 300-level or 3 courses in Art History. (IRR) Attributes: WI
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may be repeated for credit for seminar topics on different subjects.
An opportunity for students to gain practical experience in areas related to architectural studies, under the joint supervision of a site supervisor and an Ithaca College faculty member. Internships are arranged individually by the student and are subject to the availability of an appropriate internship position. Prerequisites: At least one 300- level ARTH architectural history course (ARCH attribute) or ARTH 30100. (F,S,Y)
Student-designed program of individualized reading, discussion, and research, culminating in the preparation and presentation of an honors thesis. Developed under the supervision of art history faculty. Offered only by special permission: see "Requirements for Honors in Art History and Architectural Studies." Prerequisites: WRTG 10600 or ICSM 10800. (IRR) Attributes: WI 3,4 Credits Art Major — B.A. This B.A. degree requires 90 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.
