107 courses with the subject ARI, 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.
ARI 101First-year Studio I3
Guides the students through a series of dynamic projects to explore different media and approaches to making art. Focuses on visual language and introduces visual inquiry.
Continues the visual language learned in ARI 101, but casts an even wider net of visual inquiry. While the basic learning objectives of this class are the same for every section, each section also has a unique theme¿a lens through which the course content is focused and investigated.
Studio exploration of time-based themes and media used as tools for self-expression: sequential imagery, photo sequence and text, performance, audio works, video and multimedia. New technologies in art context.
Character development and toy design. 3-D studio course. Toys used as subject matter to develop aptitude with: spatial thinking, concept development, physical prototyping, use of basic mechanics, and woodworking tools and techniques.
Team-taught interdisciplinary course offering a variable theme as subject matter. This course builds on the program of study initiated in the first year studios emphasizing increased conceptual and technical development.
Team-taught interdisciplinary course offering a variable theme as subject matter. This course builds on the program of study initiated in the Second Year Studio I emphasizing increased conceptual and technical development.
Introduction to different modes of creative thinking and expression, as well as critical methods to analyze and understand this work. Through studio exercises, readings, discussions, and visual projects, students will explore different media, materials, and ways of working.
Introduces and familiarizes the student with basic methods of preparing and forming clay using pinch, coil and slab construction techniques. Includes basic methods of decorating, glazing and firing ceramic objects. Explores sculptural and functional art works.
Introduction to the potter's wheel as a tool for creating form and surface with clay. Introduction to contemporary and historical artworks that make use of the wheel.
Introduction to 3D forms using mold-making and slip-casting techniques, art and industrial design histories in ceramics that make use of the casting method, glazing and other surface treatments of the slip-cast object.
This course will introduce students to experimental and investigative ceramic decal techniques and processes to increase skills and knowledge in the areas of ceramics and print. Decals will be designed, found, appropriated, and assembled by students. These will be printed with the 4-color CMYK decal printer and the HP laser printer.
Fundamental techniques and visual design problems as introduction to working with metal, cutting, soldering, forging, finishing, and other surface treatments.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
ARI 271Introduction to Print Media and Graphic Art3
Introduces students to the fundamentals and technical principles of a variety of printmaking methodologies. Students will explore traditional methods like lithography, relief, intaglio, and possibility for experimentation with more contemporary digital methods.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
ARI 281Sculpture Methods I: Materials, Processes & Forms3
Introduction to the basic techniques and concepts of the sculpture making process. The course will investigate the materials and methods that serve as the foundation for creating sculptural form including fabrication, carving, and casting techniques.
ARI 282Sculpture Methods II: Contemporary Sculpture3
Introduction to contemporary sculpture. In this course students will explore the practical applications and intellectual processes, methods, and concepts that serve as the basis for creating contemporary sculpture.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
First of a two-semester studio-based seminar that builds upon the First- and Second-Year studios. The course content guides students toward deeper self-knowledge and independence to proceed to Fourth Year Capstone.
Second of a two-semester studio-based seminar that builds upon the First and Second Year studios. The course content guides students toward deeper self-knowledge and independence to proceed to Fourth Year Capstone.
Building on skills and understanding of processes acquired in introductory ceramics classes, this Intermediate Ceramics class further develops and expands your skill set and knowledge necessary to begin formulating a personal studio practice in clay.
ARI 321Ceramics Construction and Firing Techniques3
Open to all. Students may pursue their own artistic direction with ceramic medium. They may hand build, throw on the wheel, use slip casting techniques to create their art work, or do their own research with kilns and glazes. Additional work for graduate students.
Introduction to ceramic raw materials, material safety, clay and glaze calculation, ceramic studio design, refractories and kiln design, and history of ceramics as it pertains to the advancement of ceramic technology.
Work from observation of volume and space and extend that into drawing invented forms and space. How light creates form, space and atmosphere, how light can create illusionistic worlds and things in that world.
Integrate traditional and contemporary approaches, materials, and processes in drawing with mindfulness-based contemplative practices. Structured and open problems will challenge and enrich students¿ ability to perceive, create, and think with whole body-mind awareness.
Contemporary approaches to drawing. Introduce and encourage students to seek and consider ways of marking time, form, space, and image utilizing traditional and non-traditional materials and non-paper surfaces and spaces.
ARI 333Drawing II:Representation to Conceptualization3
This class builds on skills developed and explored in Drawing I:Observation. Course problems will work from observation of volume and space and extend that into drawing invented forms and space.
Surface techniques and processes used to enhance objects made for human use and adornment. This course builds on the fabrication and casting techniques learned in the introductory level courses.
Focus in planographic (smooth matrix) printmaking methodologies. Planographic Processes: Lithography, Monoprint and Monotype. Printmaking history and its contemporary uses will be addressed in discussions, research assignments and a series of Visiting Artists. Additional work for graduate students.
Introductory etching and relief techniques, including: single- and multi-color woodcut, hard ground line etching, aquatint, scraping and burnishing, soft ground, drypoint, multi-color printing, editioning. Includes a history and contemporary uses of etching and relief printmaking. Additional work for graduate students.
Experiment with developing digital printmaking methodologies and their contemporary applications to fine-art modes of hand-printmaking. Course content will be addressed via hands-on research projects, discussions and a series of Visiting Artists. Additional work for graduate students.
Introduction to the fundamentals and advanced techniques of screenprinting. Students will create limited-edition screenprints using hand-drawn and digital methods. Additional work for graduate students.
Introduction to the fundamentals and technical principles of printmaking methodologies. Explore traditional methods like copper etchings, hand-carved woodcuts, mono printing and a possibility for experimentation with other materials. Additional work for graduate students.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Hands-on introduction to moldmaking techniques used to cast metals and other materials for artistic or industrial purposes. Moldmaking processes include plaster molds, investment molds, sand molds, and silicone molds. Materials to be cast include aluminum, plaster, and experimental materials. Additional work for graduate students.
This course will focus on using wood and mixed media as art-making materials. Students will learn several woodworking techniques as well as the hand and power tools and machinery necessary to perform them.
Studio course to design and make highly original objects that interact in some way with human beings. To ensure that these objects have the utmost degree of visual and physical presence.
Explores the theory and practice of Installation based art works. Students will learn the history of this contemporary art medium and explore its potential by creating installation art works.
Exploration of the integration of digital processes into a sculptural workflow. Use of a variety of methods to digitally form sculpture, including traditional 3D modeling, Photogrammetry (3D scanning with photographs), VR sculpting, and Appropriation. Beyond these forms of digital creation (input), we will also explore forms of digital fabrication (output).
Studio exploration of cosplay. Create your own cosplay costumes after learning cosplay construction techniques and principles. Participate in a cosplay contest. Also engage in some written and visual research on the subject.
Students will create collaborative and conceptual art projects. The class will also investigate the cultural and theoretical background of collaborative, conceptual and performance art.
You will expand upon your ability to understand and handle clay as a medium for expression and exploration. Working in the kiln/clay/glaze lab, you will be challenged to make a stronger connection between material, process, and idea.
This course is devoted to the experimentation and examination of unusual materials and their physical and non-physical attributes. Works will predominantly pertain to the human body and will be constructed with the intention of being worn.
The reproduction of jewelry and objects through systems, moldmaking, and outsourcing. A practice commission experience and discussion of pricing included.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Exploration of the artist book as method for creative expression. Students learn beginning and intermediate level binding methods with the goal of creating limited edition books which contain personally-created written and visual content. Additional work for graduate students.
Allows students full flexibility in printmaking techniques and content. Students develop their personal imagery based on well-conceived ideas and apply those ideas in the studio to produce technically and conceptually engaging work. Additional work for graduate students.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Part 1 of a two-course sequence that supports and guides students in an independent project or body of work as the culmination of each student's educational experience, intellectual interests, and artistic pursuits.
Focuses on refining and implementing professional practices through the completion of senior project, senior exhibition, and thesis. Prepares you with professional and creative skills to be a practicing artist in your discipline/field.
This course encourages students to develop ideas and objectives, to be self-critical, and experiment with approaches to and techniques in painting. Open to all levels. Additional work for graduate students.
Designed for first year graduate students ARI 601, is an introduction to the MFA, focusing on the development of artistic practice enabling the students to define their place within and beyond contemporary artistic practices.
Focuses on the development of essential professional practices in the visual arts and is designed to support each student to identify and build the necessary professional skills as they relate to individual artistic practices.
Brings students together to take part in critique. This course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art in a contemporary context broader than specific media and discipline.
Students take part in critique of practice in a professional context. This course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art beyond that of specific media and discipline.
The Berlin Semester, a semester long residency in one of the world's greatest cultural centers, provides a truly unique educational experience where graduate students will transition to independent artists and cultural practitioners.
Professional research problems in ceramics; advanced study in technique and theory. Development of a consistent body of work. Permission of Instructor.
ARI 621Ceramics Construction and Firing Techniques3
Open to all. Students may pursue their own artistic direction with ceramic medium. They may hand build, throw on the wheel, use slip casting techniques to create their art work, or do their own research with kilns and glazes. Additional work for graduate students.
Introduction to ceramic raw materials, material safety, clay and glaze calculation, ceramic studio design, refractories and kiln design, and history of ceramics as it pertains to the advancement of ceramic technology.
ARI 640Jewelry and Metalsmithing Research Problems1-9
Involves student in program of personal creative research in jewelry and metalsmithing. Broadens technical background and applies experience in jewelry and metalsmithing to individual visual issues and critical thinking.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Focus in planographic (smooth matrix) printmaking methodologies. Planographic Processes: Lithography, Monoprint and Monotype. Printmaking history and its contemporary uses will be addressed in discussions, research assignments and a series of Visiting Artists. Additional work for graduate students.
Introductory etching and relief techniques, including: single- and multi-color woodcut, hard ground line etching, aquatint, scraping and burnishing, soft ground, drypoint, multi-color printing, editioning. Includes a history and contemporary uses of etching and relief printmaking. Additional work for graduate students.
Experiment with developing digital printmaking methodologies and their contemporary applications to fine-art modes of hand-printmaking. Course content will be addressed via hands-on research projects, discussions and a series of Visiting Artists. Additional work for graduate students.
Introduction to the fundamentals and advanced techniques of screenprinting. Students will create limited-edition screenprints using hand-drawn and digital methods. Additional work for graduate students.
Introduction to the fundamentals and technical principles of printmaking methodologies. Explore traditional methods like copper etchings, hand-carved woodcuts, mono printing and a possibility for experimentation with other materials. Additional work for graduate students.
Exploration of the artist book as method for creative expression. Students learn beginning and intermediate level binding methods with the goal of creating limited edition books which contain personally-created written and visual content. Additional work for graduate students.
Allows students full flexibility in printmaking techniques and content. Students develop their personal imagery based on well-conceived ideas and apply those ideas in the studio to produce technically and conceptually engaging work. Additional work for graduate students.
Hands-on introduction to moldmaking techniques used to cast metals and other materials for artistic or industrial purposes. Moldmaking processes include plaster molds, investment molds, sand molds, and silicone molds. Materials to be cast include aluminum, plaster, and experimental materials. Additional work for graduate students.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Studio exploration of cosplay. Create your own cosplay costumes after learning cosplay construction techniques and principles. Participate in a cosplay contest. Also engage in some written and visual research on the subject.
This course will focus each student in their endeavor to compose a thesis paper prior to their creation of a body of thesis work creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
This course will focus each student in their endeavor to realize a body of thesis work following the writing of the thesis paper in ARI 701 creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
Brings students together to take part in advanced level critique. This course engages students in the creation of their artwork and discussion of it in a contemporary context.
