University of North Carolina School of the Arts · Courses
ARH
8 courses with the subject ARH, 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.
ARH 1000Introduction to Visual Art3
An introduction to the language of art, visual analysis, and art history, providing the foundation for the study of visual art and visual culture. The class will begin with an overview of visual art language, including the elements, principles, and techniques of visual art and design. Next, the course covers the basics of art theory and methods of art history through close looking at and analysis of art in different media. Third, the course offers a brief survey of the history of art from prehistory to the present. Lectures, discussions, readings, writings and projects introduce a framework of the historical, cultural and environmental forces that affect art, artists and audience. Designed for students who have not had introductory classes in visual art or art history.
A two-semester historical and analytical introduction to representative monuments in their context that offers myriad ways of understanding visual information. This course will acquaint the student with art history, the critical process, and the production of art in order to achieve a well-balanced appreciation for art and how it relates to the development of culture.
A two-semester historical and analytical introduction to representative monuments in their context that offers myriad ways of understanding visual information. This course will acquaint the student with art history, the critical process, and the production of art in order to achieve a well-balanced appreciation for art and how it relates to the development of culture.
Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member available. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 2088-level is intended for second-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts.
A course that focuses on the work of an individual artist or group of artists, or on concepts in the contemporary world that reveal new ways of seeing art, artists, and art making. ARH 2400 The Meaning of Museums 3 credits
In this course, which combines practices of project-based workshop, field research, and seminar, we will investigate the ways that representation in a museum differs from other ways of sharing and experiencing art, and gain understanding of how different modes of representation change the meaning of art, artists, subjects and objects, and the many ways that museums work on art and culture. Together, we will consider, test, and experiment with questions of representation intended to be directly useful to contemporary artists from all disciplines. ARH 3088 Independent Study: 3088 Level 1 to 3 credits Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3088-Level is intended for third and fourth-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. ARM 1000 Introduction to Arts Management 3 credits The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the business of the arts. We will examine the administrative aspects of arts organizations in order to understand how they are structured, and how they operate - that is, what makes cultural institutions run. There are many things that have to happen on the administrative side of the business in order for an artistic production to make it to the stage. We will examine the different types of arts organizations, their purpose and mission, how they are structured and managed, where the money comes from, and how we actually get audiences to come and see our produtions. We will also look at the human and financial systems that support the operation. ARM 1088 Independent Study: 1088 Level 1 to 3 credits An Independent Study is a contact between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study request. Independent Study at the 1088-level is intended for first and second year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite(s): None ARM 1198 Topics in Arts Management 3 credits An in-depth study of a topic of special interest in the fields of arts management and entrepreneurship, which is not offered through the existing arts management curriculum. Prerequisite(s): None ARM 2000 Entrepreneurship: How to Form a Non-Profit 3 credits The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the process and components that comprise the design of a comprehensive business plan for the formation of a non-profit arts organization. Students will identify an entrepreneurial idea that interests them, create an organizational mission and purpose, complete the paperwork to create the legal business entity, and then develop a plan for the various operational components of the business. Students will also identify an operational structure that is appropriate for their organization, and identify a hopothetical board of directors. As the plan is being developed, students will gain exposure to the various functional areas of the operation, including finance, marketing, programming, and fundraising. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200 ARM 2020 Negotiation 3 credits This course will help students to build the skills and confidence necessary to negotiate successfully on behalf of themselves, or for their group or organization, in a variety of situations. The tools developed in this class can be applied to both a student's personal and professional lives. We will cover concepts that include identifying negotiation strategies and styles, evaluating potential agreements, handling difficult negotiators, using agents to negotiate, contract/employment agreements, and when not to take a deal. The class will utilize discussions, readings, videos, and multiple case role-play scenarios throughout the course. ARM 2050 Personal Finance for the Artist 3 credits This course will help prepare students that are entering the workforce to better understand the importance of sound personal financial management. Topics to be covered include an introduction to basic business and economic principles, fundamentals of investing (including risk vs. return)., personal budgeting, preparation of an artist's personal income tax return, understanding employee benefits, insurance basics, independent contractor status, and retirement planning. This course is geared toward all student artists; therefore no prior background in business is required. ARM 2088 Independent Study: 2088 Level 1 to 3 credits An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study request. Independent Study at the 2088 level is intended for second and third year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained form the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. ARM 2198 Topics in Arts Management 3 credits An in-depth study of a topic of special interest in the fields of arts management and entrepreneurship, which is not offered through the existing arts management curriculum. ARM 3088 Independent Study: 3088 Level 1 to 3 credits An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study request. Independent Study at the 3088 level is intended for third and fourth year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. ARM 3100 The Artist as Leader 3 credits What's the purpose of Art in our contemporary society? And what impact can artists have on the world? Through this course enables students to develop a creative and critical framework to formulate their own answers to these questions, while also developing their leadership capacity by learning how they can translate their creative skills to take on new challenges. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2101 or HUM 2100 ARM 3198 Topics in Arts Management 3 credits An in-depth study of a topic of special interest in the fields of arts management and entrepreneurship, which is not offered through the existing arts management curriculum. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2101 or HUM 2100. ATY 1000 Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology 3 credits This course will introduce students to some of the major themes in modern socio-cultural anthropological thinking: power and human agency; sex and gender; kinship and family; race and ethnicity; economic relations and livelihood; visual and performance cultures; cosmology and belief systems; and other topics. In addition to introducing students to highlights in the history of anthropological thought, the course will cover on anthropological approaches to a changing group of urgent contemporary problems. Students will have the opportunity to conduct practical ethnographic research. ATY 1100 Language and Culture 3 credits The course will explore the ways people employ language in different cultural and social settings, and encourage students to reflect critically about the relations between language, social and cultural practices, and power. Through a diverse range of readings and case studies, this course will introduce students to the sociolinguistic and ethnographic study of language, language practices, and language beliefs/ideologies. Finally, special emphasis will be given to arguments around language use in art and media. ATY 2000 World Cultures 3 credits World Cultures introduces students to the histories and cultures of a key global region or population (Middle East North Africa; the Atlantic World; Latin America; Indigenous Americas; Refugees and Migrants) as well as offering a broad introduction to the comparative study of peoples, cultures, and languages. Students will explore varied ways of learning about cultural similarities and differences, as well as local, regional, national, and international interconnections and power dynamics among groups. Students will examine how divergent sources of popular and academic literature, news, film, and ethnographic works represent cultures and provide-or do not provide-political-economic context. Topical themes may include language and culture; ritual and religion; power and hegemony; race and racism; class and inequality; gender and sexuality; local and global environment; health and healing; internal and transnational migration; ethnicity and nationalism; and kinship, family, and marriage. Regional focus will change based on student interest and instructor availability. PREREQUISTIES: NONE ATY 2001 World Cultures: Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 3 credits This course introduces students to the diversity and dynamism of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions (alt. SWANA). Drawing on academic and journalistic writing, documentaries, literature, and feature-films, this course offers both breath and depth, examining the history, politics, religion and social movements that shaped the broad area from Morocco to Afghanistan. The course will also also examine how European and North American interests have impacted both the actual history of the region and the stereotypes, narratives, and academic approaches that emerge from these encounters. ATY 2100 Film Anthropology 3 credits
ENG 1200 or FYS 1200 HUM 2101 ENG 1200 or FYS 1200 ENG 1200 or FYS 1200 ENG 1200 or FYS 1200 ENG 1200 or FYS 1200 HUM 2101 or HUM 2100 NONE NONE
ARH 3088Independent Study: 3088 Level 1 to3
Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3088-Level is intended for third and fourth-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts.
