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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 hours; 3 credits This course surveys the design and construction of architecture in the context of the city, particularly New York City. It examines monuments from the past alongside their modern descendants, from skyscrapers, parks, and bridges to religious and civic buildings. It also explores the social and economic factors that govern the look, growth, and death of cities. Field trips and walking tours are also included. Prerequisites: ART 1011 or 1012 and ENG 2100 or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 hours; 3 credits This course surveys the architecture, painting, and sculpture of Asian cultures (principally India, China, Central Asia, Tibet, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia) from prehistoric times to the present with an emphasis on cross-cultural and religious influences. Prerequisites: ART 1011 or 1012 and ENG 2100 or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 hours; 3 credits This course surveys the history of photography from its development in the early 19th century to the present. Imagery, historical movements, theories, and techniques are the major areas of study. Prerequisites: ART 1011, 1012, 2060, or 3060 and ENG 2100.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 hours; 3 credits This course surveys the art and architecture of Africa from prehistory to the present. It emphasizes the traditional visual arts of groups south of the Sahara and includes ancient Egypt and north Africa. Prerequisites: ART 1011 or 1012 and ENG 2100 or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 hours; 3 credits This course investigates the art market in history from the Renaissance to the contemporary United States. It explores the ways in which the marketing of art differs from that of other commodities. It addresses questions of authenticity and rarity in determining value as students become acquainted with New York's auction house and gallery network through field trips. Prerequisite: ART 1011 or 1012 or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 hours; 3 credits This course surveys the history of art collecting from antiquity to the present. It examines the present-day functioning of organizations devoted to the public exhibition and interpretation of the visual arts, particularly New York City museums and galleries. Field trips are included to provide further understanding of the history of collections and of the cultural and social roles of visual arts institutions. Prerequisites: ART 1011 or 1012 and ENG 2100 or permission of the instructor. BBA students who are considering taking graphics and photography courses should consult the list on page 51 regarding non-liberal arts courses. a. ART 1000 May be used as an arts and sciences elective or to satisfy the humanities requirement. b. ART 2050, 2060, 3064 (ENG 3064) May be used as arts and sciences electives but do not satisfy the humanities requirement. c. All other graphics, photography, and studio courses are considered professional courses. A BBA student who has free elective credits available may use up to 10 credits of studio/ professional courses in the free elective category. These courses do not meet the humanities requirement for the BBA. Neither do they count as arts and sciences electives for the BBA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 hours; 3 credits In this studio course, students design the graphic identity for an actual client in government, the arts, or other social institutions. A different client is chosen each semester. Its functions and needs are analyzed critically and a visual identity program developed. Student teams work on site in the community as well as in the classroom. Prerequisite: ART 3055 or permission of the instructor. Pre- or corequisite: a course in public administration or political science.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 hours; 3 credits In this course students pursue a project in photography or graphic communication that reflects a topic related to the contemporary social environment. Students work in their individual discipline to create a personal portfolio reflecting their vision of a particular issue. The project will include visual analysis and research of relevant theoretical, historical, and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisites: Two courses at the 3000 level from minor lists for graphics or photography.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Hours and credits to be arranged This course enables students to pursue a project independently in an area that is not available in the course offerings. The subject should be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor who will act as the student's supervisor. A description of the project and its specific goals should be clearly articulated in the written prospectus. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
  • 3.00 Credits

    8-14 hours; 3 credits This course is a work-study program for students interested in graphic communication. Interns put their graphic training to practical use by working for a semester in the design department of a New York-based corporation, cultural institution, advertising agency, design firm, or publication. Professional mentors and the internship coordinator supervise the intern. Additional projects are planned and executed during the semester. Students may enroll once in 5010 and once in 5011. Prerequisites: ART 2050, 3050, 3058, and permission of the internship coordinator. Students should arrange an interview with the internship coordinator during the semester preceding the internship.
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