144 courses with the subject ARTS, 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.
The development of a satisfying discourse between the student and the work of art, employing a selective survey of major achievements and movements in the visual art of western civilization.
An introduction to visual thinking through the elements and principles of design. This course provides an overview of creative foundations and how the elements and principles of design integrate to form fully developed artworks.
A fundamental course with an emphasis on means of construction, analysis of materials and structural examinations that support conceptual development of 3 dimensional art. Emphasis placed on characterizing the elements and principles of design and how they each integrate to form fully realized works of 3D art. Students will develop projects using a variety of materials and methods.
This course is a chronological survey of Western art and architecture from Prehistoric times to the 15th century, with the goal of analyzing works of art from a Christian worldview. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary development with special emphasis on methods of critical analysis of works of art. Students are responsible for maintenance of portfolio assignments. This portfolio will be used for class discussion periodically and turned in at the end of the semester.
This course presents a chronological survey of Western art and architecture from the 15th century to the Post Modern Era, with the goal of analyzing works of art from a Christian worldview. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary development with special emphasis on methods of critical analysis of works of art. Students are responsible for maintenance of portfolio assignments. This portfolio will be used for class discussion periodically and turned in at the end of the semester.
This course presents a general survey of the Baroque period (c. 1600-1750), which was characterized by political and religious upheavals as well as by aesthetic innovations. We shall examine the development of art and architecture in Italy, Spain, France, and the Lowlands, centering upon the works of seminal artists including Caravaggio, Bernini, Borromini, Velazquez, Poussin, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyck. Accordingly, we shall investigate how the art of the period reflects the Christian worldview as it took shape in the wake of the Reformation and Counter Reformation.
This course will survey the range of Medieval Art and Architecture from the fall of Rome to the 15th century in the west, placing an emphasis on the development of painting, mosaic, and manuscript illumination, as well as upon the development of the Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The arts of this vast period will be analyzed from within the Christian worldview with particular attention to Christian iconography.
This course presents a comprehensive study of the varied art forms from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, focusing upon the major artists and art movements, including Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and Postmodernism. The course will entail an examination of how art is disseminated, understood, and at times, misunderstood. Students will read, write about, and discuss essays, criticism, and interviews covering a wide range of media, and visit artists' studios and exhibition venues. Two analytical papers based upon studies of the visual images focusing on the agency of the image, the social practices and effects of its viewing and the specificity of views taken by various audiences are required.
This course is an introduction to the arts of China, Japan, Korea and the Pacific rim, focusing on the religious and political influences, as well as the evolution of landscape and figure painting traditions. This course considers objects in their context (from the archaeological sites from which they were unearthed to the material culture that surrounded them) to reconstruct the functions and the meanings of objects, and to better understand cultures through the objects they produced.
This introductory course provides a critical survey of Latin America art from Spanish military conquest of the New World to the development of conceptual art (1521 to ca. 1980). We will learn to observe and describe different kinds of artifacts, made in a broad array of media (painting, sculpture, urban form, photography, engraving, and drawing, among others) to explicate the social context in which they were produced and circulated. By taking into account their constant dialogue with European ideas and models, we will analyze how colonial encounters, national formations, and cultural exchange took place in the region, and how identity, ethnicity, politics, and the sacred have been depicted in different historical moments.
This course concentrates on the origins of the Renaissance in both Italy and in the North as seen in the painting and sculpture of the early fifteenth century as to style and religious expression, examined in the context of philosophical influences, civic humanism, and contemporary politics. Attention will be given to the changing social status of the artist as manifested both in the theoretical writings and artists' working methods.
This course serves to cultivate an understanding of the language, aesthetics and cultural impacts of visual communication. The focus is on discourse that fosters the development of ideational, analytical and rhetorical writing skills necessary for demonstrating critical thinking in the analysis and critique process concerning visual images. Two analytical papers based upon studies of the visual images focusing on the agency of the image, the social practices and effects of its viewing and the specificity of views taken by various audiences and a literary research paper, sequentially developed, are required. (Formerly ARTS 300)
This course surveys the foundational principles from which studio art and illustration are constructed. Various art topics will be introduced by means of drawing, a core visual communication skill. Both knowledge and skill development will be emphasized in this course.
Focusing on painting and sculpture in the United States, this course offers a survey of American art from the colonial settlements to the early 20th century. The unique social, political and intellectual contexts of American art provide the basis for understanding the history and art of our own culture.
This course traces the development of technology starting with genius inventors such as Leonardo da Vinci up to the present, and shows how technology has changed cultures and the art that they produce. The student will learn to raise vital questions on how technology has influenced culture and come to well-reasoned conclusions as to why culture has changed as a result. Through Group Projects the student will learn to work effectively with others in unraveling the complex influences of particular technological advances on culture.
This course presents an opportunity to conduct an in-depth study of a selected topic in art history not included in the curriculum. The precise subject matter and parameters of this course will be supplied as appropriate by the professor.
This course provides an overview of the foundational theories and principles that guide graphic design. Relevant computer software will be emphasized as a primary tool for the creation of graphic design materials.
Prerequisite: ARTS 222
Prerequisite: ARTS 222
Prerequisite: (ARTS 113 or ARTS 114) and ARTS 211
Registration Restrictions: Sophomore status, 2.00 GPA, two courses in major, declared major, not more than one CSER behind
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a basic knowledge of film photography. The student will learn how to operate a basic 35mm film camera, develop black and white film and print black and white photographs. Additionally, the student will learn about the basic properties of light, exposure, composition, depth of field and perspective. While learning the basics in B&W, most principles can later be applied to color and digital technologies.
A study of graphic communication from cave walls to the printed page to online digital communication. Students will consider how the advent of new technologies changed the graphic form of our communication. Course lectures and presentations will be supplemented by/with textbook readings. Students will be required to do topic related projects that will demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter.
Prerequisite: (ARTS 113 or ARTS 114) and ARTS 211
Prerequisite: ARTS 311
Prerequisite: ARTS 222
Prerequisite: ARTS 311
Prerequisite: (ARTS 113 or ARTS 114) and ARTS 211
This course will provide an overview of vector illustration software and illustration creation. Students will use the design process and technical expertise to create vector graphics for a variety of media. Conceptual thinking and visual problem-solving will be encouraged through a series of exercises and projects designed to enhance software mastery and concept development.
Prerequisite: ARTS 234 and ARTS 330
Prerequisite: (ARTS 222 or VCAR 222) and ARTS 223
Creating multiple digital images through a varied methodology. Preparing digitized art for electronic media and the printed page through electronic pre-press techniques. Training in a professional image-editing application.
Resident Prerequisite: (ARTS 222 or VCAR 222) and ARTS 223 and ARTS 332
Prerequisite: ARTS 211 and ARTS 222 and ARTS 330
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a basic knowledge of digital photography. Students will learn to operate a digital single-lens reflex or mirrorless camera with proficiency. The correction and digital manipulation of images using current industry-standard software will be taught. Students will learn to communicate with their photography by posting their images to the Internet, printing their images using current inkjet technologies, and producing slideshows of their images for group consumption. (Students are required to have their own digital single-lens reflex or mirrorless cameras).
This course is all about telling compelling stories through the use of still images. This is not just another photography course, though it will use still photography as the main tool of communication. Students will aspire to create images that are consistent in both content and quality with those used in both the online and print media. The course will include coverage of the historical, ethical, legal and artistic issues associated with professional photojournalism. Course participants will gain valuable, real-world type experience into what it's like working in the modern, digital media environment.
Prerequisite: ARTS 332 and ARTS 342 and ARTS 352
Prerequisite: ARTS 113 and ARTS 211 and ARTS 321
Prerequisite: ARTS 321 and ARTS 330
Prerequisite: ARTS 340 and ARTS 342
An introduction to the professional activities that occur in galleries and museums.
In this virtual hands-on course, students will explore the intersection of visual communication, graphic design, and user experience (UX) research methodologies. Students will gain practical experience in designing impactful visual communications for real-world social/community causes. Students will focus on applying design thinking and design research methods to drive awareness, inspire action, and spark change for grassroots community issues through a broad variety of applications.
This course is set up as a working art and graphic design studio experience that will provide students with the vital experience, hands on working experience from conceptualization through production.
Prerequisite: VCAR 201 or ARTS 201 or ARTS 202
Resident Prerequisite: ARTS 345
Resident Prerequisite: ARTS 401 and ARTS 405
Prerequisite: ARTS 312
Prerequisite: ARTS 321
Prerequisite: ARTS 411 and ARTS 420
Prerequisite: ARTS 223 and ARTS 332 and ARTS 342
Prerequisite: ARTS 330
Prerequisite: ARTS 430
Prerequisite: ARTS 330
Prerequisite: ARTS 330
Prerequisite: ARTS 334
Prerequisite: ARTS 361 or VCAR 361
Prerequisite: (ARTS 113 or ARTS 114) and ARTS 301 and ARTS 461
Prerequisite: (ARTS 113 or ARTS 114) and ARTS 211
Prerequisite: ARTS 342
Prerequisite: ARTS 473
An introduction to basic hand built and wheel thrown ceramics. Includes a study of glazing and firing techniques.
Prerequisite: ARTS 475
Prerequisite: ARTS 222 and ARTS 342
Prerequisite: ARTS 477
Prerequisite: ARTS 475
Resident Prerequisite: ((ARTS 478 and ARTS 487) or (ARTS 371 and ARTS 381 and STCO 346))
As determined by instructor.
As determined by instructor.
Topics of special interest not included in the regular department offerings. May be taken more than once, but no topic can be repeated.
This course aims to equip students with the tools and techniques required to create meaningful and impactful designs that resonate with diverse cultures. This course introduces students to ethnographic research methods and their application in graphic design to address global users and their cultures. Students will gain understanding of various fields of art, technology, and social science through qualitative research methods. Research techniques are examined in sustainability, user experience, and integration of emerging technologies. Mixed methodologies of both qualitative and quantitative approaches are used in an integrative approach to understand global user bases. Through hands-on projects, readings, case studies, and discussions, students will develop the skills necessary to conduct effective visual ethnographic research, analyze and interpret data, and critically evaluate design artifacts.
An internship is designed to allow upper level students to experience the professional world while they are still involved in their academic training. This provides them with both an understanding of the relationship of their academic preparation to their career aspirations and the demands that will be placed upon them in the professional world. (Formerly "Internship")
This course will introduce aesthetic principles and design software for the purpose of visualizing data, processes, prototypes, hierarchies, and frameworks.
This graduate course stresses individual direction and achievement in illustration/character design. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of illustration/character design and working toward that end. Graduate students are also expected to research the work of other artists who work in a similar manner. May be taken twice.
This course covers the development and fundamentals of sequential art in its many forms: comics, comic books, and introduces the graphic novel design. The work may be in any style and genre preferred by the student, but a graduate student is expected to produce at a higher aesthetic level than undergraduates. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of sequential art and working toward that end. Graduate students enrolled in the class will schedule meetings every two weeks with the professor to report on their progress and get any necessary assistance. Graduate students are also expected to research the work of other artists who work in a similar manner. May be taken twice.
We shall examine the development of art and architecture in Italy, Spain, France, and the Lowlands, centering upon the works of seminal artists including Caravaggio, Bernini, Borromini, Velazquez, Poussin, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyck. Accordingly, we shall investigate how the art of the period reflects the Christian worldview as it took shape in the wake of the Reformation and Counter Reformation.
This course will present an intensive study of Medieval Art and Architecture from the fall of Rome to the 15th century in the west, placing an emphasis on the development of painting, mosaic, and manuscript illumination, as well as upon the development of the Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The arts of this vast period will be analyzed from within the Christian worldview with particular attention to Christian iconography.
This course presents an overview of the visual arts and culture of East Asia, with a focus on the art of China and Japan. The course examines works from various traditions, with particular attention to formal styles, mutual developmental influences, and aesthetic principles. Contextualization of visual culture remains a primary methodological component of art history. Accordingly, we shall examine the political, social, and religious backgrounds that gave rise to the arts of East Asia.
This graduate course provides a critical study of Latin America art from Spanish military conquest of the New World to the development of conceptual art (1521 to ca. 1980). We will observe and describe different kinds of artifacts, made in a broad array of media (painting, sculpture, urban form, photography, engraving, and drawing, among others) to explicate the social context in which they were produced and circulated. The student will research collectively and individually aspects of each and present.
This graduate course concentrates on the origins of the Renaissance in both Italy and in the North as seen in the painting and sculpture of the early fifteenth century as to style and religious expression, examined in the context of philosophical influences, civic humanism, and contemporary politics. Attention will be given to the changing social status of the artist as manifested both in the theoretical writings and artists' working methods. The student will research collectively and individually aspects of each and present.
The study and application of design theories that influence, entice, motivate, excite, and communicate with audiences.
A studio for drawing with an emphasis on human anatomy, advanced drawing techniques, and observation. At the graduate level, students are expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of their personal artistic interests. Meetings will be scheduled with the professor each week to report on progress of personal projects and research.
A concentration on the methods and techniques used when drawing from life. This course further explores the benefits of working from life. Moreover, this graduate course demonstrates the value of the sketch as opposed to the time intensive efforts of studio work. It is understood that the graduate student is expected to produce at a higher aesthetic level than undergraduates. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of technically sound artistic work. The work may be in any medium preferred by the student. Graduate students enrolled in the class will schedule meetings weekly with the professor to report on their progress and get any necessary assistance. Graduate students are also expected to research the work of other artists who work in a similar manner. May be taken twice.
This course presents an opportunity to conduct an in-depth graduate level study of issues in contemporary art as it relates to the Christian artist's perspective. The precise subject matter and parameters of this course will be supplied as appropriate by the professor.
An advanced approach to direct painting; the use of paint with an emphasis of the representation of the artistic image through form and color. This hands-on, graduate studio course promotes creativity and technical excellence. Individual direction is emphasized as the graduate student is expected to produce artwork at a higher aesthetic level than undergraduates. Meetings will be scheduled with the professor each week to report on progress of personal projects and research. Graduate students may work in any medium(s) preferred as they work toward a proposed body of work.
This course is an advanced study of typography. Students are expected to develop an original body of work reflecting their personal artistic interests in graphic design. Graduate level students are expected to approach their work conceptually while demonstrating aesthetic excellence. May be taken twice.
Prerequisite: ARTS 500 and DSGN 500 and DSGN 501
The purpose of this course is to explain and demonstrate traditional and contemporary sculptural practices in a studio environment. This graduate course stresses individual direction, achievement, and creativity in sculpture. The first week of class the student will propose the work he plans to make during the semester. The work may be in any medium preferred by the student. It may be conceptual or object making but a graduate student is expected to produce at a higher aesthetic level than undergraduates. Students are required to make weekly appointments to meet with their professors regarding the direction of their work.
This graduate course stresses individual direction and achievement in vector illustration. The student will propose the work he/she plans to create during the semester and will develop a schedule for completion with the professor. Design projects may be conceptual, decorative, collaborative, or experimental but the finished product, both in production and presentation, must be more aesthetically sophisticated than undergraduate work. May be taken twice.
Introduction to current and emerging metal art technologies and processes as a medium in functional, skill-based and conceptual 3D artwork. This hands-on, graduate studio course promotes technical excellence applied to processional endeavors. May be taken twice.
This graduate course investigates advanced materials, processes, and styles relating to the creative production of jewelry forms. May be taken twice.
The graduate course further explores woodworking techniques and profession working methods. This graduate course addresses processes of subtractive and additive methods of wood sculpture coupled with the individual direction taken by the graduate student.
This course stresses individual direction and achievement in publication design. Students will research the vital role of visual communication and will examine the processes involved in creating and coordinating images and typography through both verbal and visual content across multiple and emerging media. Through readings, research, and assignments, students will explore the role of the designer in visual storytelling and will develop a body of work that attempts to influence and shape culture. May be taken twice.
This is a directed study of the creation of images utilizing digital and other tools for the purpose creating digital images. Students will choose one of five areas of concentration within the course: digital painting for fine art, digital illustration for commercial design, interactive media prototype development, digital photographic processes, imaging and compositing, special topics suggested by the student. This study will comprise of a series of four (4) special project modules that are related in a thematic or serial manner. There will be a written research module to investigate thoroughly the concentrated area. The projects will culminate in a formal presentation at the end of the semester with work properly presented accompanied by a verbal presentation. May be taken twice.
This graduate course further investigates materials, processes, and styles relating to the creative production of the jewelry forms. May be taken twice.
The course investigates advanced materials, processes, and styles relating to the creative production of jewelry forms. This hands-on, graduate studio course promotes creative and professional excellence. Graduate students may work with any jewelry methods preferred as they work toward a proposed body of work.
This graduate course stresses individual direction in 3D Arts and 3D scanning. The work may be in any digital medium preferred by the student. It may be conceptual or skill based but a graduate student is expected to produce at a higher aesthetic level than undergraduates. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of 3D Arts directed artwork. Graduate students enrolled in the class will schedule meetings weekly with the professor to report on their progress and get any necessary assistance. Graduate students are also expected to research the work of other artists they are interested in studying. May be taken twice.
This course will provide the graduate student with a basic knowledge of digital photograph and to operate a digital single-lens reflex camera with proficiency. The correction and digital manipulation of images using current industry-standard software will be taught. Students will learn to communicate with their photography by posting their images to the Internet, printing their images using current inkjet technologies, and producing slideshows of their images for group consumption. Students are required to have their own digital single-lens reflex cameras. May be taken twice.
A graduate level studio course that involves advanced exploration, application, and synthesis of conventional and unconventional art materials as valid media for the creation of expressive content in the visual arts. May be taken twice.
This course aims to further expose the graduate student to printmaking in creating traditional artwork in a context of their choosing. This hands-on approach to printmaking promotes creativity and professional excellence. Graduate students may work in any medium(s) preferred as they work toward a proposed body of work.
Advanced Graphic Design integrates design principles and software, typography, digital illustration, digital imaging, page layout, and prepress techniques with emphasis on design process from visualization to production. Students will be responsible for the design and production of a fully integrated campaign consisting of major projects including several components across multiple media forms. Individual and collaborative work is expected including branding and packaging as well as prototyping for interactive media. Each student is responsible for production of design products, critiquing of designs, portfolio preparation and presentation. May be taken twice.
This graduate course stresses individual direction and achievement in 3D graphics. The first week of class the student will propose the work he/she plans to make during the semester. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of 3D graphics and working toward that end. Graduate students are also expected to research the work of other artists who work in a similar manner. May be taken twice.
Students will explore and pursue areas of interest through research related to interactive game development in regards to theoretical framework, building aesthetics, environments, and game engines with implementation of process and execution of interactive games in an appropriate platform. May be taken twice.
Advanced studies and experiences in hand-building processes and wheel throwing techniques, including experimentation with glazes and surface decoration on creative ceramic works. This level of study is expected to be more self-directed, as graduate students develop a proposed body of work that reflects experimentation and advanced craftsmanship under the supervision of the major professor.
Students will pursue areas of interest through research related to interactive design and apply advanced visual theories to construct design systems in an interactive user centered environment. Advanced understanding and theory of interactive technology and application in contextual frameworks in relation to the user are explored and developed. May be taken twice.
This graduate course stresses individual direction and achievement in interactive and digital publication design. Students will research the vital role of visual communication and will examine the processes involved in creating and coordinating images and typography through both verbal and visual content across multiple and emerging media. Through readings, research, and assignments, students will explore the role of the designer in visual storytelling and will develop a body of work that attempts to influence and shape culture. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated and produce work that is deeper conceptually and is at a much higher aesthetic level than undergraduates. May be taken twice.
This graduate course continues to explore the professional activities, which occur in galleries and museums. This hands-on, graduate studio course requires students to utilize professional gallery/museum standards in various contexts. Graduate students are required to produce at least one original work of art in the medium of their choice as they build their graduate portfolio.
In this virtual hands-on course, students will explore the intersection of visual communication, graphic design, and user experience (UX) research methodologies. Students will gain practical experience in designing complex multiplatform visual communications campaigns for real-world social/community causes. Students will focus on applying design thinking and design research methods to drive awareness, inspire action, and spark change for grassroots community issues through a broad variety of applications and media.
Advanced studies and application of several universal craft disciplines for utilitarian and expressive purposes. This level of study is expected to be more self-directed, as graduate students develop a proposed body of work that reflects experimentation and advanced craftsmanship under the supervision of the major professor.
This course aims to equip students with the tools and techniques required to create meaningful and impactful designs that resonate with diverse cultures. This course introduces students to ethnographic research methods and their application in graphic design to address global users and their cultures. Students will gain understanding of various fields of art, technology, and social science through qualitative research methods. Research techniques are examined in sustainability, user experience, and integration of emerging technologies. Mixed methodologies of both qualitative and quantitative approaches are used in an integrative approach to understand global user bases. Through hands-on projects, readings, case studies, and discussions, students will develop the skills necessary to conduct effective visual ethnographic research, analyze and interpret data, and critically evaluate design artifacts.
This course introduces graduate MFA students to the teaching of art at the post- secondary level. May be taken twice.
This course stresses individual direction and achievement in the medium that the student is concentrating on for their program. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of a direction and working toward that end. Graduate students are also expected to research the work of other artists who work in a similar manner.
An opportunity for students to pursue additional learning outcomes beyond studio courses, this course will further develop understanding of the principles of visual arts (e.g. form and content) through hands-on projects as approved by instructor of record.
Practical application of knowledge under the supervision of a practicing artist or related professional approved by the internship coordinator for SADA. Application procedures processed through the Career Center. Must apply semester prior to internship.
Through research and independent work, the student will explore areas of web and new media in relation to human centered/human driven design and development. The Student will propose a topic to research and create an execution based on research findings. May be taken twice.
Prerequisite: ARTS 500 and DSGN 500 and DSGN 501
A study of graphic communication from cave walls to the printed page to online digital communication. Students will consider how the advent of new technologies changed the graphic form of our communication. Students will be required to do topic related projects that will demonstrate their understanding. The final presentation will demonstrate the integration of historical styles with present design trends.
This graduate course stresses individual direction, exploration, and achievement in visualization/ illustration. The student will propose the work he/she plans to create during the semester and will develop a schedule for completion with the professor. Design projects may specialize in 2D 3D Product, architectural, environmental, data, or experimental visualization/illustration. May be taken twice.
A studio for drawing with an emphasis on human anatomy, advanced drawing techniques, and observation. At the graduate level students are expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of their personal artistic interests. Meetings will be scheduled with the professor each week to report on progress of personal projects and research.
This course presents the maturing artist the opportunity to hone and perfect the technical and conceptual aspects of a personal creative direction in the field of painting, with the express purposes will be refinement and development, culminating in work of exhibition quality. Further, a verbal and critical elaboration of the artist's intent will be required in the form of a formal artist's statement.
The purpose of this course is to explain and demonstrate traditional and contemporary sculptural practices in a studio environment. This graduate course stresses individual direction, achievement, and creativity in sculpture. The first week of class the student will propose the work he plans to make during the semester. The work may be in any medium preferred by the student. It may be conceptual or object making but a graduate student is expected to produce at a higher aesthetic level than undergraduates. Students are required to make weekly appointments to meet with their professors regarding the direction of their work.
The graduate course further explores woodworking techniques and profession working methods. This graduate course addresses processes of subtractive and additive methods of wood sculpture coupled with the individual direction taken by the graduate student.
The course investigates advanced materials, processes, and styles relating to the creative production of jewelry forms. This hands-on, graduate studio course promotes creative and professional excellence. Graduate students may work with any jewelry methods preferred as they work toward a proposed body of work.
The purpose of this course is to assist those serious about photography in building a comprehensive body of digital work. This course will provide the graduate student with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in the ever-changing field of digital visual communications. Professional trade secrets, shooting tips and lighting techniques will be discussed and the student will be able to integrate them into the making of their own photographs. May be taken twice.
This course aims to further expose the graduate student to printmaking in creating traditional artwork in a context of their choosing. This hands-on approach to printmaking promotes creativity and professional excellence. Graduate students may work in any medium(s) preferred as they work toward a proposed body of work.
Advanced studies and experiences in hand-building processes and wheel throwing techniques, including experimentation with glazes and surface decoration on creative ceramic works. This level of study is expected to be more self-directed, as graduate students develop a proposed body of work that reflects experimentation and advanced craftsmanship under the supervision of the major professor.
Advanced studies and application of several universal craft disciplines for utilitarian and expressive purposes. This level of study is expected to be more self-directed, as graduate students develop a proposed body of work that reflects experimentation and advanced craftsmanship under the supervision of the major professor.
Directed research to create a body of work with substantial independence under the direction of the instructor. The body of work can be theoretical or practical and formal. The work may be created in a variety of media. Instructor will guide the student when an appropriate area of study is chosen. There will be a written research component with the course. May be taken twice.
This course stresses individual direction and achievement in the medium that the student is concentrating on for their program. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of a direction and working toward that end. Graduate students are also expected to research the work of other artists who work in a similar manner.
An opportunity for students to pursue additional learning outcomes beyond studio courses, this course will further develop understanding of the principles of visual arts (e.g. form and content) through hands-on projects as approved by instructor of record.
Practical application of knowledge under the supervision of a practicing artist or related professional approved by the internship coordinator for SADA. Application procedures processed through the Career Center. Must apply semester prior to internship.
This course will assist the student in discovering and developing their own personal photographic style from within a historical context of fine art studio photography. The student will develop an extensive and cohesive body of personal work that will be available for display upon course completion. This course will directly equip the student to work in a variety of studio settings. May be taken twice.
A studio for drawing with an emphasis on human anatomy, advanced drawing techniques, and observation. At the graduate level students are expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of their personal artistic interests. Meetings will be scheduled with the professor each week to report on progress of personal projects and research.
This course serves to facilitate advanced painting topics with the intention of developing in the graduate student a highly professional approach and achievement in his art. The work may be in any medium preferred by the student. It may be conceptual or technically driven but a graduate student is expected to produce at a higher aesthetic level than undergraduates, thus the artwork created should excel to a professional level. Graduate students are required to meet with their professor each week to report on progress of personal projects and research.
The purpose of this course is to explain and demonstrate traditional and contemporary sculptural practices in a studio environment. This graduate course stresses individual direction, achievement, and creativity in sculpture. The first week of class the student will propose the work he plans to make during the semester. The work may be in any medium preferred by the student. It may be conceptual or object making but a graduate student is expected to produce at a higher aesthetic level than undergraduates. Students are required to make weekly appointments to meet with their professors regarding the direction of their work.
The graduate course further explores woodworking techniques and profession working methods. This graduate course addresses processes of subtractive and additive methods of wood sculpture coupled with the individual direction taken by the graduate student.
The course investigates advanced materials, processes, and styles relating to the creative production of jewelry forms. This hands-on, graduate studio course promotes creative and professional excellence. Graduate students may work with any jewelry methods preferred as they work toward a proposed body of work.
This course aims to further expose the graduate student to printmaking in creating traditional artwork in a context of their choosing. This hands-on approach to printmaking promotes creativity and professional excellence. Graduate students may work in any medium(s) preferred as they work toward a proposed body of work.
Advanced studies and experiences in hand-building processes and wheel throwing techniques, including experimentation with glazes and surface decoration on creative ceramic works. This level of study is expected to be more self-directed, as graduate students develop a proposed body of work that reflects experimentation and advanced craftsmanship under the supervision of the major professor.
Students define the thesis or portfolio "problem" and conduct research through a variety of methods in order to envision the end state and how it may be achieved.
This course provides an opportunity for the graduate student to pursue specialized supervised independent creative or scholarly research toward the thesis and exhibition.
The written thesis should be an in depth description of the student's artwork and studio practice, clearly delineating its underlying concepts and ideas, and provide a context for the work within the field of art, design and cultural history. The MFA thesis is meant to frame and defend work that culminates in the thesis exhibit. The paper has many of the demands of a traditional thesis but with less writing, generally 20-25 written pages plus documentation of work.
Advanced studies and application of several universal craft disciplines for utilitarian and expressive purposes. This level of study is expected to be more self-directed, as graduate students develop a proposed body of work that reflects experimentation and advanced craftsmanship under the supervision of the major professor.
Offered: Online
This course stresses individual direction and achievement in the medium that the student is concentrating on for their program. At this advanced level the student is expected to be self-motivated in the pursuit of a direction and working toward that end. Graduate students are also expected to research the work of other artists who work in a similar manner.
Source: Liberty University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
