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  • VA 3150: Primitivism: Use of Nonwestern

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

    This course examines the history of Western modern art's appropriation of the cultures and art of native peoples. We will look at artists such as Gauguin, Matisse, and Picasso, and movements such as Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. We will examine the psychological and anthropological dimensions of primitivism and see how, historically, Modernism has been dependent upon the category of "other". We will consider how this history emerges in contemporary art practice and how the legacy of primitivism lingers in popular culture, such as movies and advertising, continuing to contribute to racist imagery. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: ECII placement
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  • VA 3200: Art Tutorials I

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

    Art majors must meet in tutorial sessions with the instructor to discuss ongoin work in any media. Criticism is geared to development of self-confidence in the creative process and to implement technical and productive solutions. All the students are required to meet with collective faculty for collective criticism. (Teacher Education majors who have selected the Visual Arts concentration will learn to analyze the creative process as it relates to the classroom, how to conceptualize, and plan projects that explore creativity. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: All foundation courses; EC II placement
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  • VA 3250: Independent Movies

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

    Independent movies began in the context of the New York art scene with the films of Andy Warhol. Originally, independent films were made as a challenge to the Hollywood system, particularly as a reaction against its stereotypes of women and people of color. This course will examine the history of independent cinema, beginning with experimental "art films" of the 1960s and moving on to feature length low-budget narrative films. We will look at the different modes of storytelling and camera work used in independent movies. Finally, we will look critically at the recent popularity of independent cinema (Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino) and examine how independent movies have now become part of the Hollywood mainstream. Offered every two years. Prerequisite: EC II placement.
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  • VA 3300: History of Photography

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

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  • VA 3340: Intro to African Arts

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

    An introduction to the traditional and contemporary arts of the African continent. We will explore the relationship of the visual arts and the complex historical, cultural and religious context of traditional African societies. Parts of the course will be devoted to contemporary arts in post- colonial Africa, transnational development and the internationalization of African arts and aspects of Diaspora arts. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: ECII placement (Beginning Fall 2004, course offered as VA2340).
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  • VA 3350: Topics in Contemporary Art

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

    This course examines recent trends and developments in contemporary art. It discusses contemporary art's relation to other cultural and political developments. Topics will vary dependent upon contemporary museum and gallery exhibitions in New York. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: ECII placement
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  • VA 3380: Digital Video

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

    Students will obtain a strong foundation in video editing on the Macintosh computer through instruction in digitizing video analog vs. digital video, creating titles, superimposing tracks, using transitions and filters, storyboarding, sound editing and composing time using moving visuals and sound. Video editing will be done with Final Cut Pro software. Students will have their own computer workstations and access to cameras, recorders, color scanners and printers. Offered every Fall. Prerequisite: ECII placement
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  • VA 3400: Digital Imaging

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

    Photoshop is the most advanced computer photo imaging program available. The class deals with introduction to the mouse, tools, modes, scanning and hardcopy outputs. The concepts of manipulating the photograph are dealt with through a structured series of projects. This class is a must for anyone considering a career in communications, publishing, advertising and the visual arts. Class limited to ten students only. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: ECII placement
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  • VA 3410: Applied Photography

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

    Photography as a tool of business, science, art, sociology, etc. Students realize projects from a variety of photographic media- color slides, prints, or black-and-white photography- while examining and creating a context in which to situate their applied photography projects. Some darkroom work; all color work processed by outside labs. A medium-quality 35mm camera is needed. Offered every fall. Prerequisite: VA2400 or permission of instructor.
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  • VA 3450: Altered Image in Photography

    4.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Old Westbury

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