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  • ANTH 4600: Method and Theory in Archaeology

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    The past matters, and archaeology can be a productive avenue for a meaningful history for today and our future. Archaeology is undergoing a tremendous transformation. Survey of Archaeology offered the foundational issues in methods and theory with an overview of human history from the earliest times to the present; Method and Theory in Archaeology reflects and explains the current approaches that address climate change, confrontations with sexism and racism, intellectual property rights for indigenous peoples, and empowering heritage approaches to the past and material culture and even archaeology as futurology, a source for our potential futures. The challenges and opportunities of these new approaches will guide the seminar as we grapple with scholarship and case studies. Prerequisite: an introductory course in archaeology, or permission of the instructor.The course is a requirement of the Anthropology AOC.
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  • ANTH 4750: History of Anthropological Theory

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    This course is designed to provide an overview of Western theories about the nature of society and the significance of cultural difference. From the work of Greek social thinkers to the models proposed by contemporary anthropologists, students will explore how ideas about human nature and the relationship between the individual and society have developed within a context of larger historical, philosophical and political trends. Particular attention will be paid to the emergence and development of anthropology as a distinct academic and research discipline, from the mid-19th century to the present. Module 2 of 2 (both modules are required for full credit toward the AOC in Anthropology). Prerequisite: Background in cultural anthropology and/or archaeology. Enrollment: 13-18. Cap: 20.
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  • ANTH 4820: Anthropology of Humanitarianism

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    An urge to reach out to the poor defines the contemporary politics of global health, represented by non-governmental organizations such as MSF and the Red Cross. This course will probe into the history, principles, interventions, and controversies of contemporary medical humanitarianism before exploring the multiple forms of humanitarianism shaped by various actors, cultures, and political motives. How is humanitarianism related to various kinds of governmental, historical, and social politics? How have notions of "humanitarianism" evolved and developed in places like East Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East? How should the continuity and transformation of contemporary discourses and practices of humanitarianism be characterized? This advanced-level course will address these questions through exploration of humanitarianism-focused scholarship from a variety of disciplines, with a focus on anthropological and historical approaches. In addition to anthropology students, this course may be of interest to students specializing in history, political science, philosophy, humanities and religion. Prerequisite: Two social science courses, one of which must be in anthropology, or permission of the instructor based on appropriate previous work in social sciences. Enrollment: 15. Cap: 15.
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  • ART 2100: Principles of Painting

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    Principles of Painting is a studio foundations course intended to familiarize students with a variety of painting concepts and processes. Through guided investigations, students will gain an understanding of painting materials, color theory, descriptive painting, nonrepresentational painting, and theoretical concerns relevant to painting today. Through a series of thematic assignments, students will learn to develop an increasingly personalized painting vocabulary with historical and contextual relevance. Outside homework, reading, and research will be required. College level drawing or consent from instructor is required for this course. Students are expected to purchase their own materials in addition to paying a lab fee. Lab fee required $65. Prerequisite, College level drawing or consent from Instructor. Estimated enrollment 15.
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  • ART 2150: Mechanics of Visual Construction: Intro to Materials & Processes of 2D & 3D Artistic Practice

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of how the principles and elements of design these ideas are utilized both purposefully and intuitively in the construction of visual art. Formal design is fundamental to all visual expression- it is the grammar, syntax and organizing structure of visual language. The projects in this course are designed to encourage the investigation of a variety of design concepts, structures, and methods (both historical and contemporary). Developing a range of hand skills and design sensibility will be paramount in this course. The student will be expected to invest in experimentation for each project working beyond the first or obvious solution to create a formally resolved and visually exquisite composition. Class size limited to 18. Lab fee required: $50.
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  • ART 2200: Drawing Fundamentals

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    This course introduces students to a survey of topics and techniques intended to cultivate competences in observational approaches to drawing and creative problem solving. Topics include the still life, design concepts, descriptive drawing based in observation, collage, and research-based approaches. Introductions to historical and contemporary methods to drawing promote creative critical thinking and the knowledge to communicate visually. Slide presentations, group and individual critiques, readings, research, and writing augment studio practice and foster critical skills valuable in the making, analysis and interpretation of artwork. $10 Drawing Lab Fee.
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  • ART 2260: Intaglio Printmaking

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    This course is an introduction to processes, materials, and editioning procedures of intaglio printmaking. There will be an emphasis on non-toxic methods of drypoint, line-etching, aquatint, softground, photo-etching and multiple color printing. Students will learn how intaglio processes affect creative development and are expected to develop their own voices through the study of the history and techniques of printmaking, readings, and studio exercises.
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  • ART 2280: Digital Skills for Studio Art Practices

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    This course focuses on introducing and developing practical digital skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign through the production of unique works of art presented in the gallery context and alternative formats. Through the study of digital media, students will gain familiarity of software capabilities and learn to incorporate interests to encourage interdisciplinary inquiries to expand their existing studio practice. The course will begin with a series of how - to tutorials and hands - on exercises introducing of the basics of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Basic theory and practice of typography, the creation, manipulation, and production of vector and raster imagery will be addressed through aseries of artist/ theme based studio projects resulting in production and presentation of fine art work.Course will begin by introducing of the basics of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign through a series of hands-on exercises and how to tutorials (instructor led or Lynda.com). Each major studio project will be artist inspired, theme based and will apply and incorporate practical graphic design skills with fine art hand skills to produce fine art works.
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  • ART 2300: Sculpture I

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    Sculpture I is an introduction to the basic elements, techniques, and history of sculpture. A significant component to this class is an introduction to a variety of materials and techniques: both traditional (wood, metal, plaster) as well as non-traditional (fabric, latex, found objects, rubber, etc.) will be stressed. In doing so, we will cover both additive and reductive processes of sculpture throughout the term. There is an emphasis on the development of form and structure particular to each process.This is a studio-oriented class with a strong physical basis. This class will be examining these issues via readings, artist lectures, slides, videos, a field trip, and other materials. Extensive work outside of class is required. There will be in class critiques of each project.Enrollment is limited to 15 students. $65.00 Sculpting Lab Fee Required
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  • ART 2340: Collage: Process and Ideation

    4.00 Credits
    New College of Florida

    This course examines various facets of collage while considering the playful, paradoxical, subversive, formal, and critical potential of the medium. An inherently democratic art form, collage offers accessible, adaptable, and egalitarian approaches to image construction. This course examines the history and traditions of collage from image construction to a mode of critical discourse. We will examine and implement various collage techniques ranging from the absurdist strategies of the Dadaists to contemporary practices including digital and handmade approaches while delving into what it means to appropriate and transform found visual material. We will also employ collage as an idea generating mechanism in the production of drawings and paintings executed in each student's medium of choice. Slide presentations, research, and readings are meant to enrich the studio experience while encouraging students to become stronger producers and consumers of their visual worlds. Depending on medium of choice, credit may be earned towards Drawing Fundamentals or an upper level requirement in drawing, painting or other 2D elective. This may not take the place of Principles of Painting. This class will be offered online, no lab fee. Students will be required to purchase their own materials.
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