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  • AM 491f ,492s Independent: Study

    3.00 Credits
    Colby College

    Individual study of special problems in American studies in areas where the student has demonstrated the interest and competence necessary for independent work. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the program director. One to four credit hours. FACULTY
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  • AM 493f Seminar: Culture and Politics Since 1980

    3.00 Credits
    Colby College

    An in-depth, interdisciplinary examination of the complex relationships among politics, economics, and cultural production, from 1980 to today. From a grounding in recent history and in cultural theory, how cultural texts like films, novels, music, advertising, plays, television, and news media have been instrumental in shaping contemporary national political culture and American identity. Special attention to the role of cultural texts in representing issues of war and peace and U.S. foreign policy. Prerequisite: Senior standing as an American Studies major. Four credit hours. MCFADDEN AN
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  • AR 111f Survey: of Western Art

    4.00 Credits
    Colby College

    A survey of the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture: Egyptian pyramids through Gothic cathedrals. Four credit hours. A. PLESCH, SIMON
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  • AR 112s Survey: of Western Art

    4.00 Credits
    Colby College

    A survey of the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture: Renaissance Italy through contemporary America. Four credit hours. A. PLESCH, SIMON
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  • AR 113j Photography: An Historical Introduction

    2.00 Credits
    Colby College

    Unlike traditional introductory photo courses, this one will proceed through the application of a variety of processes that trace the medium's history. From the making of cameraless photographs using the cyanotype process popular in the mid-nineteenth century, to the creation and use of pinhole cameras, students will have an opportunity to explore the excitement and alchemy of some of photography's simplest methods and materials. No camera is needed. Nongraded. Cost for materials: $95. Two credit hours. GREEN
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  • AR 114j Pottery:

    2.00 Credits
    Colby College

    An introduction to forming clay by pinching, making slabs and coils, and wheel throwing; decorating and glazing; and firing in an electric kiln. Historical and theoretical issues will be discussed. Nongraded. Cost for materials: $60. Two credit hours. N. MEADER
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  • AR 115 Advanced: Photography

    3.00 Credits
    Colby College

    Exploration of more-advanced technical controls available to the black-and-white photographer: the Zone System, applied photographic chemistry, parametric testing, etc. Students unfamiliar with terms need not be intimidated. Daily shooting assignments, group and individual critiques, discussions of aesthetic questions designed to expand students' photographic vision. Class meetings, additional assignments, and darkroom work. Required: working knowledge of basic black-and-white development and printing techniques and an adjustable 35mm or larger-format camera with manual shutter-speed and aperture settings and either a built-in or hand-held light meter. Nongraded. Estimated cost of materials and membership in Colby Photography Club for darkroom access: $125. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Two credit hours.
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  • AR 116 Are: Documentary Films for Real

    2.00 Credits
    Colby College

    Documentary, cinéma vérité, "based upon real events"--many terms exist to suggest that a film viewer is being shown something real or at least sort of real. Investigates films that range broadly in scope, purpose, and means but that all express interest in the actuality of events and/or the nature of real or realistic human beings. Questions include: How are films put together to express what we agree they do Is a portrait really less interesting than a car blowing up Nongrade d. Two credit hours
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  • AR 117j Introduction: to Art Conservation and Preservation

    3.00 Credits
    Colby College

    Designed to explore the issues and practices of the conservation and restoration of works of art. Theoretical discussions will be balanced by practical examples. The role of conservators, the systems employed by them, and the relationship between art and science will be explored. Students will be responsible for case studies, many of which will involve examination of original works of art in the Colby College Museum of Art. No prerequisite, but interest in art history or studio art is advantageous. Two credit hours. ROTH-WELLS
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  • AR 118j Introduction: to Figure Painting

    2.00 Credits
    Colby College

    An introduction to painting the figure and its environment. Classes will cover information on preparing supports, setting up palettes, and working from the model. Topics include basic drawing skills, working in black and white, traditional figure painting practices, and alla prima techniques. Out-of-class work is essential. Estimated cost for materials: $150. Two credit hours. LIBBY
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