167 courses with the subject ARS, 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.
This course is designed to present two basic attitudes towards drawing - first, that of drawing as preparation for larger works or ideas, and second, that of drawing as an end in itself. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Drawing: Visual Thinking 2 will build conceptually on Drawing: Visual Thinking l, but will place greater emphasis on experimental processes, independent problem solving, and the development of a personal vocabulary. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course explores color theory and two-dimensional composition through consideration of content, context, and audience. The course provides a sequence of projects that investigate the use of color, image and design via both traditional and emerging media. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Explores three-dimensional and time-based work. Projects utilize traditional sculpture media and digital technology to explore contemporary understandings of form, structure, space, time, materiality, site and performance. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course is specifically oriented for students who have little or no formal art instruction. It is created to assist students in the development of their own artistic potential and awareness of visual culture. A range of processes and materials will be explored through a variety of projects. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Introduction to basic concepts, tools and methods to form, glaze, decorate and fire pottery and ceramics. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Art Seminar is a series of discussions and workshops. Through dialogue, writing, and independent projects students develop connections between critical thinking and their art studio work.
Introduction to the basic concepts, design and execution of jewelry and objects in a variety of metals requiring different techniques. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Basic course in the use of materials and organizational concepts in painting (use of light, value and color).
Introduction to photographic concepts, camera use, processes and techniques. May be darkroom or digital. Please check with instructor. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Survey of studio experience covering basic printmaking processes. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Introduction to sculptural processes involving the use of tools, materials, fabrication techniques and organization of forms in space. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.
Forming, glazing, decorating, and firing of pottery and ceramics. Sculptural possibilities of ceramics. An overview of ceramic history and contemporary work is researched and discussed. FEE FOR MATERIALS. Students must complete at least two Foundation courses before enrolling in a basic studio. Remaining Foundation classes may be taken concurrently with Basic studios.
Introduction to the broad range of materials, techniques and formats characteristic of metal art. FEE FOR MATERIALS. Students must complete at least two Foundation courses before enrolling in a basic studio. Remaining Foundation classes may be taken concurrently with Basic studios.
This course provides the student with an introduction to the techniques used in creating and manipulating photographs in a digital environment using Adobe Photoshop. Technical material covered includes input methods, image quality, resolution, collage, layers and masks, and output techniques. The potentials of digital photography are explored and discussed. Through readings, discussion and studio projects, the class also addresses how the meaning of photographs may be constructed or altered with the computer. Issues of representation and veracity in digital photography and questions of appropriation and authorship of images are among the topics which are explored. Students are encouraged to purchase a digital camera, some are provided. FEE FOR MATERIALS. Students must complete at least two Foundation courses before enrolling in a basic studio. Remaining Foundation classes may be taken concurrently with Basic studios.
Introduction to the principal concepts, materials, and techniques of painting, with primary emphasis on painting from observation. FEE FOR MATERIALS. Students must complete at least two Foundation courses before enrolling in a basic studio. Remaining Foundation classes may be taken concurrently with Basic studios.
Introduction to black and white darkroom techniques and concepts in photography as a visual language, including camera use, film and print processing and presentation. Creative uses and contemporary issues of ethics, semiotics and critical methodology are discussed. Students are encouraged to have a 35mm camera. FEE FOR MATERIALS. Students must complete at least two Foundation courses before enrolling in a basic studio. Remaining Foundation classes may be taken concurrently with Basic studios.
Exploration of the distinctive characteristics and artistic possibilities of wood, utilizing the techniques of shaping and joining. FEE FOR MATERIALS. Students must complete at least two Foundation courses before enrolling in a basic studio. Remaining Foundation classes may be taken concurrently with Basic studios.
Introduction to the spatial concepts, materials and techniques utilized in sculpture. Students learn woodworking, metal fabrication and plaster casting while solving conceptual problems. An overview of sculpture (historical and contemporary) is researched and discussed. FEE FOR MATERIALS. Students must complete at least two Foundation courses before enrolling in a basic studio. Remaining Foundation classes may be taken concurrently with Basic studios.
Introduction to the printmaking processes in relief, intaglio, and lithograph. Historical development of each medium. FEE FOR MATERIALS. Students must complete at least two Foundation courses before enrolling in a basic studio. Remaining Foundation classes may be taken concurrently with Basic studios.
Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.
Specific guidelines and required forms available in the Art Department office. A materials fee may be applied.
Restrictions: Must have the following level: Undergraduate Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Ceramics (271) Graphic Design (279) Metal (272) Painting (273) Photography (276) Printmaking (274) Sculpture (275) Visual Arts (277) Visual Arts Education (189)
Intermediate level study emphasizing a topic-focused approach to image development. A variety of subjects and drawing processes will be explored in depth. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Material Dialogues focuses on the integration of alternative materials and methods not usually associated with conventional formats of making. Emphasis will also be on layered contents and on multiple mediums utilized to create sculpture. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Intermediate level study. Drawing from the model and other natural forms. Emphasis on mastering anatomy, proportion, volumes, lighting and context, as well as interpretive approaches to the human figure. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Sound/Audio information that is used exclusively as the sole medium in projects and as information that is integrated with other materials and media. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Problems in drawing in all media, encompassing traditional and experimental concepts, techniques and approaches to image development. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Students will explore the use of new digital media in the third and fourth dimensions by investigating digital video, DVD authoring, and interactivity/robotics. Students will spend equal time in the computer lab and sculpture studio. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Mold making and casting processes and techniques used in the production of multiple and singular castings. The course will also explore an assortment of casting materials. Projects for the course will include the integration of castings with other media. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Exploration and research with the nature and methodology of the materials used in ceramics. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Sculpture Situations is an advanced course which addresses the context in which sculpture operates in the contemporary art world. The course investigates installation, site intervention/alteration, public art and performance. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Sculpture and architecturally oriented forms using clay as the medium and vehicle of expression. History and concepts explored. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course instructs students in the use and application of basic electronics and mechanics in their artwork. This is a studio based course where student projects integrate electronics and kinetics. The class also examines and contextualizes this type of work with historical and current art production. This course may be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Methods related to building with sheet metal; soldering and welding techniques, as well as mechanical connections. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Exploration of non-traditional metal techniques, including electroforming and surface treatments. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Continuation of ARS322. Advanced level study involving casting and mold making. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
The study of various enameling processes and formats including: Limoges, Champleve, Cloisonne, and Basse-taille methods. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Exploration of experimental processes and techniques of working in clay: simple molds, slip cast techniques, hand building and clay and glazes, some application of computer three-dimensional design programs to the research and creative process. COURSE FEE. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
The use and application of metal forming techniques; including raising, forging, and die-forming. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
An advanced level of exploration experimental processes and techniques of working in clay; simple molds, slip cast techniques, hand building and clay and glazes, application of computer three-dimensional design programs to the research and creative process use of standard studio clay bodies. COURSE FEE. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Seminar focuses on professional skills utilized by artists for survival in the field. Students investigate contemporary professional practices relevant to artists. Topics may include: grant writing, documentation of artwork, web presence, and exhibition opportunities. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Obtain basic technical knowledge and skills in both throwing and altering thrown forms. Small scale and basic utilitarian and sculptural form making assignments develop critical and design skills. Explore historical, traditional and innovative use of the wheel. COURSE FEE. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Exploration of the photographic image in context: mixed media, site specificity, image sequence. Students are challenged take initiative in the conceptual and technical development of creative work that critically harnesses the powerful impact of images on contemporary society. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
The course introduces the view camera and traditional photographic values. Techniques include camera controls, Zone System, fine printing in b/w and in digital color. Traditional and innovative uses of the view camera are explored through student projects and the study of historical and contemporary examples. Cameras are provided. May be repeated for credit in color. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course focuses on advanced digital color processing/printing techniques and explores the role of technical research and experimentation in creative work. Among the areas studied are inkjet and laser printing from digital files on a variety of materials and advanced digital color techniques for using masks, channels and color management. Emphasis is on understanding advanced techniques, experimentation and conceptual development. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Introduces digital video and audio capture and editing techniques. Explores the creative dimension of time-based media and related techniques through individual and/or collaborative experimental projects. Class discussions, screenings, and readings address critical issues in video art. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Obtain broad technical knowledge develop skills in both throwing and altering thrown forms. Large scale and complex assignments develop also critical and design skills. Explore historical, traditional and innovative use of the wheel. COURSE FEE. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Further development of technical painting skills with emphasis on more complex treatments of color, form, and pictorial space. Introduction to a range of creative approaches to image development. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Watercolor, inks, gouache, polymers, and/or collage materials may be explored separately or in combination, using a variety of subject matter. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Advanced-level study with emphasis on contemporary approaches to content, format, materials, and imagery. Changing topically-focused sections and challenging projects encourage development of a personal idiom. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Multi-media studio course introducing digital art studio practice focused on digital imaging and cross-media experimentation; builds on skills, techniques, and critique of digital art concepts like compositing, appropriation, collage, and remixing. Direct and transfer printing taught for varied substrates. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Introduces the student to photographic lighting and the creation of constructed images. Techniques studied include studio lighting with hot lights, studio strobes, on-camera flash, specific lighting problems and close-ups. Creating set-ups and the construction of images are explored through projects investigating still-life, portraiture, tableau and illusion. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
An introduction to advanced woodworking techniques. Students will build upon skills learned in ARS260 to facilitate the realization of forms and constructions of utilitarian and/or artistic interest. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Review and discussion utilizing a peer review process (critique groups) of conceptual and technical, and material considerations related to relationships between student's academic minors and studio artwork and practices.
Review and discussion utilizing a peer review process (critique groups) of conceptual and technical, and material considerations related to relationships between student's academic minors and studio artwork and practices. May be repeated for credit.
Book Arts is an interdisciplinary course, designed to introduce students to the concepts and techniques used in making artists' books. Topics to be explored include the visualization of ideas in book form, the use of a variety of materials and structures, narrative progression, and combining text and images. Traditional book formats and binding techniques will be taught, but emphasis will be on innovative uses of the book as a vehicle for ideas. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Intermediate sculpture course focusing on specialized techniques in welding and fabrication. The techniques and processes associated with welding and brazing will be conjoined with temporary concepts of sculpture. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
The course will explore one of the most versatile of printmaking techniques, silkscreen. An emphasis will be placed on photo stencils, multi-color prints, registration, screen construction, all manner of mark making on screen, up scaling of digital imagery, editioning of prints, translation of images onto non-traditional supports. All materials will be water soluble and non-toxic. The course may be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
The course explores monotype the painterly print. Monotype is an exciting printmaking medium which involves painting, drawing and printmaking. Unique one of a kind images are developed using a variety of traditional, contemporary and innovative approaches. May repeat for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course is an exploration of a cross-disciplinary integration between printmaking and sculpture methods. It will lead to the production of works that capitalize on the potential of mixed media and experimental blends that are inherent to each option. The two fields share an enormous variety of techniques and constantly overlapping processes. The course intends to blur the boundaries between the defined areas and create a richer vocabulary for artistic ideas and expression. May repeat for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course will explore hand drawn, photo and digital applications for stone, plate, and photo positive plate lithography. Student may develop ideas in black and white or color. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course begins with a brief introduction/review of basic etching and dry point techniques, followed by advanced applications. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Hand-papermaking techniques for the creating of two and three-dimensional works. COURSE FEE.
Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.
Restrictions: Must have the following level: Undergraduate Must not be enrolled in the following class: FreshmanMust be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Ceramics (271) Graphic Design (279) Metal (272) Painting (273) Photography (276) Printmaking (274) Sculpture (275) Visual Arts (277) Visual Arts Education (189)
Allows students with considerable drawing experience to focus on specific issues, topics or problems in depth. Emphasis on sustained development of bodies of related works, and their critical assessment in a contemporary context. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Advanced level studio work coupled with seminar on contemporary issues in the field. Senior Studio preparation. May be repeated for credit.
Independent thesis study. Senior student researches and prepares a body of work for exhibition that is independent of any other course work and is reviewed by the ceramics faculty. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Independent thesis study. Senior student researches and prepares a body of work for exhibition that is independent of any other course work and is reviewed by the ceramics faculty. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course investigates historical and contemporary issues relevant to ceramic art, craft, and industry. Through readings, written response, discussions, and presentations, student develop a broad understanding of the field. The course is intended for students studying art, ceramics, and those who are interested in 20th century and current topics in the field of ceramics.
Students will design products for small ceramic editions appropriate for manufacturing in small studio situations and for limited markets. The environment of a laboratory of design will focus on research of new ideas for old and new items and on the design process and production problem solving. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Seminar explores critical viewpoints relevant to the field of printmaking. Course is structured around readings from contemporary and historical sources, discussion, presentations, field research, and the development of research projects and image-based presentations.
Seminar explores critical viewpoints relevant to the field of sculpture and art at large. Course is structured around readings from contemporary and historical sources, discussion, presentations, field research and the development of a major individual project. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Investigation of specific issues and ideas in metal. Critical evaluation of student's work in contemporary culture; Sr. Studio preparation. May be repeated for credit. May include a fee for materials .
Student researches and creates a major body of work for exhibition which is reviewed by the metal faculty. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Student researches and creates a major body of work for exhibition which is reviewed by the metal faculty. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Independent thesis study. Senior student prepares a body of work, independent of any other course work for exhibition. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Independent thesis study. Senior student prepares a body of work, independent of any other course work for exhibition. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Explores unmanipulated photography used for the communication of ideas about social issues and human conditions. Each student completes a major documentary project. Historic and contemporary issues and working strategies are explored through the work and writings of contemporary photographers and critics. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
This course explores significant contemporary issues and critical viewpoints in photography. While specific content may vary, some topics might include the role photography plays in politics and activism, advertising and consumerism, ethnic and sexual identity, and the documentation of family and personal life. This course is structured around readings, discussion and development of a major individual photograph project. May be repeated for credit. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
The final courses for completion of the BFA is a two-semester sequence, structured as an independent study, with weekly meetings held with one of the photography professors. The course is completed with an exhibition of the project, a paper, and slides. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
The final courses for completion of the BFA is a two-semester sequence, structured as an independent study, with weekly meetings held with one of the photography professors. The course is completed with an exhibition of the project, a paper, and slides. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Independent thesis study. Senior student prepares a body of work, independent of any other course work, for exhibition. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Independent thesis study. Senior student prepares a body of work, independent of any other course work, for exhibition. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Independent thesis study. Senior student prepares a body of work, independent of any other course work, for exhibition. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Independent thesis study. Senior student prepares a body of work, independent of any other course work, for exhibition. FEE FOR MATERIALS.
Required of all junior-level BFA students. Using a variety of humanities discourses, this seminar explores a wide range of theoretical issues that influence studio practices in the fine arts.
This is a capstone course for BS and BA Visual Arts majors. Through readings, writing, visiting artists' lectures, and independent and collaborative research and projects, students explore the relationship of theory and practice and engage in synthetic and critical thinking about art as well as their own work.
Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.
Specific guidelines and required forms available in the Art Department office.
Specific guidelines and required forms available in the Art Department office. A materials fee may be applied.
Restrictions: Must not be enrolled in the following class: FreshmanMust be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Ceramics (271) Graphic Design (279) Metal (272) Painting (273) Photography (276) Printmaking (274) Sculpture (275) Visual Arts (277) Visual Arts Education (189)
An examination of critical and theoretical ideas, social and political conditions, and new environments and technologies that have influenced the perception and production of the visual arts. A range of contemporary art including both experimental as well as more traditional forms is considered. All MAAS and MFA students are required to take this course. FEE FOR TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION.
ARS511 is an intensive studio methods course in which students will both re-engage with their artistic practice as well as be introduced to a range of contemporary art making strategies.
In this online studio research course, students will earn and implement a range of visual research methods and techniques and apply them to their teaching practice as well as to their own studio work.
In this online studio research course, students will learn and implement a range of visual research methods and techniques and apply them to their teaching practice as well as to their own studio work.
Focus on the development of content within the student's work. Research of ceramic history and processes. Examination of critical and theoretical ideas through readings, discussions, and critiques. COURSE FEE .
Research of raw materials (clay and glaze), firing processes at several temperatures. The class stresses the individual research based on empirical techniques and calculations. The class is divided into equal parts of technical lectures and labs. COURSE FEE .
Emphasis on the execution of defined and personally developed ideas, through form, surface and color. Formal, critical, individual, and issues of material/process will be considered and discussed in relation to contents. COURSE FEE .
Seminar that focuses on the cognitive aspects of ceramics. The course will be comprised of: discussions, presentations, research, field experience, and professional practice as related to the medium.
Introduction to various theoretical and critical concerns in metal. Students work collaboratively and independently to develop aesthetic and procedural modes while gaining awareness of the field’s expanding discourse. COURSE FEE.
Provides concentrated time to develop a progressive, critical dialogue regarding one’s creative production, developing interests and avenues of exploration. COURSE FEE .
Advanced experimental study with emphasis on contemporary approaches to content, process, format, and materials. Studio experience is balanced with critical/theoretical dialogue. Students may register for up to two sections of painting per semester.
Advanced study of photography and related media with emphasis on contemporary approaches to content, process and materials. Focus on board artistic research combined with critical dialogue. COURSE FEE.
Advanced study of photography and related media with emphasis on contemporary approaches to content, process and materials. Focus on project development based on artistic research combined with critical dialogue. COURSE FEE.
Projects and individual study in advanced printmaking conceptions and techniques. COURSE FEE .
Projects and individuals study in advanced printmaking conceptions and techniques. Students may enroll in Printmaking I, II and III simultaneously. COURSE FEE .
Projects and individual study in advanced sculpture conceptions and techniques. COURSE FEE .
Projects and individual study in advanced sculpture conceptions and techniques. COURSE FEE .
Sonic measures is an advanced, interdisciplinary course which explores the realm of sound as material for imaginative expression and as support for other multimedia work in video installation and performance. COURSE FEE .
Sculpture Situations is an advanced course which addresses the contexts in which sculpture operates in contemporary art. The course investigates installation, site intervention/alteration, video art and performance. Restrictions: • Must have the following level: Graduate • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Studio Art (300) May not be repeated for credit
To provide groundwork for developing skills in preparation of proposals and grants, dealing with public art, architecture and environmental ideas in model form. For senior Art majors and graduate Art majors. COURSE FEE .
Seminar focuses on professional skills utilized by artists for survival in the field. Students investigate contemporary professional practices relevant to artists. Topics may include: grant writing, documentation of artwork, web presence, and exhibition opportunities. COURSE FEE.
Seminar explores critical viewpoints relevant to the field of sculpture. Course is structured around readings from contemporary and historical sources, presentations, written and verbal responses, and field research. COURSE FEE.
Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.
Restrictions: Must have the following level: Graduate Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Studio Art (300)
Additional materials fee may be applied.
Studio Critique facilitates regular, one-on-one interaction in each student's studio environment. The class focuses on a rigorous individual examination of research methodologies, material processes and conceptual inquiry.
An interdisciplinary class that will concentrate on critiques and discussions of student work. The class includes presentations, visiting artist dialogues professional practice, and the option to develop collaborative projects. Required elective for MFA students. Elective class for MA students, repeatable for credit. COURSE FEE .
Individual and group projects on an advanced level employing a variety of subject matter and techniques. May be repeated for credit.
This course focuses on individual thematic investigations in contemporary art practice and collaboraive art making. Students will learn to create arts-based research engaged as studio art practice and modes for reflecting on art pedagogy.
ARS714 is a 6-week summer course taken concurrently with Graduate Seminar and ARE721. In this course, students will complete and mount their capstone studio exhibition.
Students pursue a realm of inquiry and investigation at an advanced level. This inquiry assimilates technical and critical research the student has pursued as they work toward developing a cohesive body of work. May be repeated for credit. Students may enroll in Ceramics I, II, III and IV simultaneously. COURSE FEE .
Continued advanced study as described in 09725, Ceramics I. Students may enroll in Ceramics I, II, III and IV simultaneously. COURSE FEE .
Continued advanced study as described in 09725, Ceramics I. Students may enroll in Ceramics I, II, III and IV simultaneously. COURSE FEE .
Building on comprehension of the field’s historical, contemporary and critical discourse, students develop their research and consider their work in context to the broader field. Continuation of ARS533. Students may enroll in Metal I, II, and III simultaneously. COURSE FEE .
Students expand and further develop a research agenda conversant with the theoretical models of the discipline. Students may enroll in Metals I, II and III simultaneously. COURSE FEE .
Students identify specific concerns in relation to their inquiry in metal, jewelry and objects, establishing material investigations and a range of studio outcomes. Students may enroll in Problems in Metal I, II and III simultaneously. COURSE FEE .
Students further clarify the direction of their research, identify and develop strategies in their work as it pertains to subject matter, process, format, context, and imaging. Students may enroll in Problems in Metal I, II, and III simultaneously. COURSE FEE.
Book Arts is an interdisciplinary course, designed to introduce students to the concepts and techniques used in making artists' books. Topics to be explored include the visualization of ideas in book form, the book as a physical object, the use of a variety of materials and forms, narrative progression and combining text and images. Traditional book formats and binding techniques will be taught, but emphasis will be on innovative uses of the book as a vehicle for ideas. This course is designed to be interdisciplinary and requires that students have prior experience in a variety of studio techniques so that those techniques can be used in the course. COURSE FEE .
Advanced experimental study with emphasis on contemporary approaches to content, process, format, and materials. Studio experience is balanced with critical/theoretical dialogue. Students may enroll in Painting I, II, III and IV simultaneously. Students may register for up to two sections of painting per semester.
Multi-media studio course introducing digital art studio practice focused on digital imaging and cross-media experimentation; builds on skills, techniques, and critique of digital art concepts like compositing, appropriation, collage, and remixing. Direct and transfer printing taught for varied substrates. COURSE FEE.
Individually planned studio research. Critical/theoretical discourse is combined with advanced technical and conceptual approaches to image development. May be repeated for credit. Students may enroll in Painting I, II, III and IV simultaneously. Students may register for up to two sections of painting per semester.
Individually planned studio research. Critical/theoretical discourse is combined with advanced technical and conceptual approaches to image development. May be repeated for credit. Students may enroll in Painting I, II, III and IV simultaneously. Students may register for up to two sections of painting per semester.
Introduction to photographic studio lighting with strobes and hot lights, on-site lighting, and on-camera lighting. Creation of constructed images and related concept and creative project development. COURSE FEE.
Advanced study of photography and related media with emphasis on contemporary approaches to concept, process, and materials. Focus on conceptual and technical precision in project development combined with critical dialogue. COURSE FEE.
Advanced study of photography and related media with emphasis on contemporary approaches to concept, process and materials. Focus on modes of presentation and contextualization in project development combined with critical dialogue. COURSE FEE.
Exploration of the role of technical and material research in photographic project development. Focus is on advanced digital image processing and printing techniques in relation to concept and content.
Introduces digital video and audio capture and editing techniques. Explores the creative dimension of time-based media and related techniques through individual and/or collaborative experimental projects. COURSE FEE.
Introduces the view camera and advanced black-and-white darkroom printing techniques as creative tools as well as high resolution scanning and large format digital printing from digitally captured or scanned images. Conceptual and technical development of related bodies of work. COURSE FEE.
Exploration of the photographic image in context: mixed media, site specificity, image sequence. Conceptual and technical development of creative projects. COURSE FEE.
Introduces strategies and concepts of documentary photography and related practices and engages with traditional and emerging forms of dissemination. Social, psychological, environmental, and/or political issues are explored through creative projects. COURSE FEE.
Explores visual culture and the evolving role and potential of lens-based media. Focuses on artistic research strategies as the foundation of the conceptual and technical development of a related body of work. COURSE FEE.
Continuation of 09561. Students may enroll in Printmaking I, II and III simultaneously.
Covers a variety of papermaking techniques. Course material will be presented by a variety of means, including demonstrations, Power Point presentations and slide lectures, field trips, visiting artists, reading assignments, research assignments, etc. COURSE FEE.
Seminar explores critical viewpoints relevant to the field of printmaking. Course is structured around readings from contemporary and historical sources, discussion, presentations, field research, and the development of research projects and image based on presentations.
Projects and individual study in advanced printmaking conceptions and techniques. May be repeated for credit. Students may enroll in Printmaking I, II and III simultaneously. COURSE FEE .
This course will explore the fine art of monotype printmaking, a spontaneous process that combines drawing, painting and printmaking techniques. It results in a one-of-a-kind image that is developed on a flat plate with oil and/or water-based mediums, and then transferred to another source, usually paper. COURSE FEE .
An exploration of a cross-disciplinary integration between printmaking and sculpture methods. It will lead to the production of works that capitalize on the potential of mixed media and experimental blends that are inherent to each option. COURSE FEE .
This versatile process, Photo Silkscreen, will allow the student to transfer drawings or computer printouts on transparencies to their screens. Using water-based inks, the images will be printed on paper, fabric, plexiglass or a diverse range of other surfaces. COURSE FEE .
Students will explore the use of new digital media in the third and fourth dimensions by investigating digital video, DVD authoring, and interactivity/robotics. Students will spend equal time in the computer lab and sculpture studio. COURSE FEE.
Sonic measures is an advanced, interdisciplinary course which explores the realm of sound as material for imaginative expression and as support for other multimedia work in video installation and performance. COURSE FEE .
Sculpture Situations is an advanced course which addresses the contexts in which sculpture operates in contemporary art. The course investigates installation, site intervention/alteration, video art and performance. COURSE FEE .
Projects and individual studio research in advanced sculpture conceptions and techniques. May be repeated for credit. Students may enroll in Sculpture I and II simultaneously. COURSE FEE.
To provide groundwork for developing skills in preparation of proposals and grants, dealing with public art, architecture and environmental ideas in model form. For senior Art majors and graduate Art majors. COURSE FEE .
Student audits an undergraduate studio course and assists the instructor in planning and instruction. Internship includes a bi-weekly seminar exploring issues of college-level teaching in the arts. May be repeated for credit.
Production and critique of studio work in graphic design and photography generated in response to the theory seminar. Assigned and self-directed projects or problem investigations relative to candidate's area of interest and research conducted in seminar. May be repeated for credit.
Specialized course studies in graphic design and photography related to study project of the candidate, elected from offerings of the graduate level. Approval of the candidate's advisory committee and approval of the instructor are required. May be repeated for credit, courses are non-sequential.
Specialized course study in graphic design and photography related to study project of the candidate, elected from offerings of graduate level. Approval of the candidate's advisory committee and approval of the instructor are required. May be repeated for credit, courses are non-sequential.
Execution and presentation of a body of significant work in graphic design/ photography as evidence of the candidate's level of accomplishment. Project selected in consultation with VRL faculty and thesis committee. Paper and slides required. Must be repeated once for credit.
Students complete and exhibit a body of creative work culminating the graduate degree. MAAS candidates complete one semester of Thesis for 3 credits. MFA candidates complete a total of 12 credits, Thesis I and II for 6 credits each. MFA candidates must convene a thesis committee. An artist statement and appropriate documentation of the thesis exhibition are submitted to the college library. Required form available in the Records and Registration Office. Additional materials fee may be applied.
Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.
Restrictions: Must have the following level: Graduate
Additional materials fee may be applied.
Restrictions: Must have the following level: Graduate
Source: State University of New York at New Paltz's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
