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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course analyzes a selected issue from the perspectives of anthropology. The tutorial enables students to integrate knowledge gained in major coursework and apply it to a specific topic. The goal of the course is to produce a research paper for public presentation or submission to a professional conference.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    The project, which may take many forms, draws on and extends knowledge, skills of analysis, and creative achievement developed through previous academic work. The student initiates the project, identifies an area to be explored, and proposes a method of inquiry appropriate to the topic. The project should include a reflection on the social context, the body of literature, or the conceptual framework to which it is a contribution. It must be shared with the College community through posters, presentations, or other means. The project may be within this discipline, across disciplines, or in an established cross-disciplinary studies option. The project is supervised by a faculty mentor. This course is repeatable for up to a total of 8 semester-hours. Prerequisite: Approval of faculty mentor and department chair of the student's major(s). Consult faculty mentor for project guidelines. Students are strongly urged to complete ANTH 349 (Anthropological Theory) and ANTH 385 (Anthropological Research Methods) before beginning their projects.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This topics-based course serves as a broad introduction to the visual arts through an investigation of 2D, 3D, and 4D (time-based and sequential) artistic practices. The topic of each course, developed by the instructor, serves as the framework to explore the creative process. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, problem generation, and the development of ideas in visual art making. Studio projects, critiques, and discussions incorporate reading, research, and writing components that integrate critical thinking with personal expression while encouraging the development of conceptual and formal skills. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course consists of an independent creative or research project designed by the student and supervised by an art faculty member. The nature of the project, the schedule for accomplishment, and the means of evaluation must be formalized in a learning contract prior to registration. (See "Independent Study" under"Academic Policies" section.)One of the following courses will be offered each year:
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the principles of painting and basic oil painting methods. Formal and expressive problems are explored through creative projects featuring a variety of techniques and subjects. Critiques and discussions of issues in art history and in contemporary art. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the principles of sculpture and basic sculptural processes. Creative problems are explored through the use of a variety of subjects and techniques, including modeling and construction in clay, steel, and wood. Critiques and discussions of issues in art history and in contemporary art. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An introduction to art-making that integrates digital, traditional and experimental printmaking techniques. Students will explore intaglio printmaking and digital imaging as practiced in a context of contemporary art practice and theory. Studio art-making, critiques, and discussion of traditional and contemporary art. Previous experience with drawing and or digital imaging is encouraged. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the principles of photography and basic photographic processes. Creative problems are explored through the use of a variety of subjects and techniques, including experiments with paper and film, small-camera operation, roll-film processing, enlarging, finishing, and mounting. Critiques and discussions of issues in art history and contemporary art. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An introduction to the principles of digital imaging. Formal and creative problems are explored through the use of a variety of graphics software and hardware. Critiques of digital art and discussion of issues in contemporary digital media. Some experience with the Macintosh platform preferred. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts. Prerequisite: one of the following courses; ART 100, 102, 105, 204, 206, 208, 210, 233 or 333, or permission of instructor.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Various topics presented as introductory-level courses, each focusing on a particular studio art activity. Topics may be defined in terms of techniques, medium or subject matter. Art 233 may be repeated for credit if the topic is not repetitive. For a description of each course, see the current online "Schedule of Classes." Thiscourse satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.
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