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3.00 Credits
In this course, students will build on their experience in Painting I, with an emphasis on individual research, problem solving and creative expression. Students will explore a variety of painting media, techniques and substrates with oil paint as their primary medium. Fundamental issues of figurative painting, observation and compositional concerns, contemporary painting issues, and exposure to professional standards for craft and presentation will be covered in this course. Prerequisite: ARTS 3319 or equivalent, or instructor's approval. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students exercise greater responsibility for choosing their personal creative directions. Some students take the opportunity to focus on the potter's wheel, while others choose to focus on hand building. "Special Problems" are assigned to advance the student's technical knowledge of clay, glazes and firing. Prerequisite: ARTS 1318. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the art, artists and art world (from museums to the market) of the later 20th/early 21st century. Material will be framed in the vocabulary, issues and broader theoretical context of the era, including introductions to formalist, feminist, psychological, sociological, Marxist, structuralist and deconstructivist criticism. Course content will focus on readings, lectures, gallery/museum visits and discussion. Writing assignments may include journal entries, short essays, critical reviews and a multi-stage individual research paper. Prerequisites: ARTS 3339 required; ARTS 2303 and ARTS 2304 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines a specific topic in Art History in its cultural context. Possible topics include a specific period (Italian Renaissance, Ancient/Medieval Mediterranean, Baroque, or the 19th Century), the history of a particular art form (prints or architecture), or an otherwise narrowed field (Chinese Art, an individual artist, or the History of Collecting). In addition to lectures and discussion, a significant aspect of this course will be written exercises designed to explore diverse art historical issues and methodologies and to allow students to develop their own interests in greater depth. This course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Fall, Spring) Spring 2011 Ancient Maya Kingship and Legitimacy: From rituals of blood letting to manipulated memories of past events, these are just some of the ways ancient Maya kings used text and image to legitimize their power. We will look at ceramics, sculpture, and architectural programs from varied perspectives in an effort to understand the messages and positions lords and their artists constructed.
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0.00 Credits
Registration in this zero-credit course provides notification to the Art department that a student intends to complete the senior exhibition requirement in the current semester. Only students majoring in art are required to take this course. Students should fulfill their senior exhibition requirement during the spring semester of their senior year and after they have completed ARTS 4346, Art Exhibit Techniques and Portfolio. Although this course does not meet on a regular schedule, informative meetings will be scheduled and students will be notified of the senior exhibition dates and procedures. A P/N grade is assigned for this course and, although it does not get averaged into the overall GPA, students must pass this requirement before they are certified to graduate. Prerequisites: Senior standing, ARTS 3060 and 4346. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Continued emphasis on composition, visual concepts in drawing, and experimentation with materials. Specific problems are designed in collaboration with the student. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS 2332 and ARTS 3060 or equivalent.(Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended for students who have a serious interest in the area of painting. At this level students are expected to work more independently, exploring personal content and vision, designing their own projects, and working with the instructor to develop a critical understanding of their work. Special problems will be assigned according to individual interests, including research and writing assignments. Prerequisites: ARTS 2316, ARTS 3060 and ARTS 3337 or equivalents, or instructor's approval. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
For students interested in watercolor as a preferred painting medium. Course will include problematic approaches to composition. Techniques are directed toward development of a personal style. Prerequisites: ARTS 3060 and 3335. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended for students who have a particular interest in the area of ceramics. At this level students must be capable of working independently and be willing to assume more personal responsibility for their creative direction. "Special problems" are assigned to advance the student's technical knowledge of clay, glazes, and firing. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ARTS 3338 and ARTS 3060. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
For Art majors who wish to concentrate in printmaking. The student may pursue a particular area of interest in the medium. Individuals are expected to develop disciplined work habits. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS 3060. ARTS 3329 and 3334 or their equivalents. (Fall, Spring)
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