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3.00 Credits
An exploration of some of the more sophisticated concepts, processes, and software involved in digital fine art. Students develop self-directed projects that reflect not only a technical proficiency with the media explored, but a thoughtfully developed conceptual thread. Weekly readings in current digital media theory and criticism provide insight into the work of emerging artists, and a wide range of techniques, media, and software are covered, including: advanced 2-D image manipulation, web graphics, and high-resolution fine art printmaking, as well as introductions to interactive multimedia and digital video. Emphasis is placed on finding the most appropriate solutions for each student's individual project. Prerequisite(s): A Art 250 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A studio course on the basics of video installation. Students must have prior knowledge of video art practice and sculpture. The course will survey the development of video as an element in 3D installation through videos, exhibitions, and readings. Students will create small scale video installations as exercises in the course. The course will emphasize the use of public space and existing architecture as backdrop or element in the creation of video installations. The final project will involve a group site-specific installation incorporating a public space in the Albany area. Prerequisite(s): A Art 220, A Art 280, or A Arh 267.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in the arts. Students work with art professionals for one semester. Internships may include the Times Union Photography Department, the Center for Photography at Woodstock, or assisting professional artists. Students complete an academic component consisting of required meetings with the faculty supervisor in the area of focus, and may involve a journal and portfolio. Art majors may use three credits toward course requirements above the 300 level. Internships are open only to qualified juniors and seniors who have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Consent for the internship must be obtained in the preceding semester by the submission of a plan of intent and a signed contract with a professional organization or individual artist. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, 2.5 or higher GPA, and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Designed primarily for 60-credit art majors (36-credit majors strongly urged also to enroll) in their final semester.?? Graduating seniors work on a final project in their concentration for the senior art exhibition.? Taught in the spring semester, SENIOR STUDIO will replicate the experience of a working artist who has to prepare and create artwork for an upcoming exhibition, taking into account the placement and display of their artwork in the exhibition space.? Bringing together art majors from all five studio areas of concentration (digital media, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture), students in the class will be expected to work together in the staging of their senior art exhibition. While working on the exhibition and their artwork for the exhibition, students in SENIOR STUDIO will learn how to prepare for a career in the arts.? Information concerning various art opportunities, documentation and dissemination of one's artwork, how to research and apply for graduate art school, and what creative fields are available for their specific skill set will be covered in this course. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in Arts Management or the Gallery/Museum administrative field. Projects may include computer database, archival records retrieval and storage, media relations skills, collections management, and exhibition organization and documentation. A final project will be assigned. Internships are open only to qualified juniors and seniors who have an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher. Prerequisite(s): interview by gallery administrative staff and permission of Art Department Chair. S/U graded. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
A tutorial in which readings, discussions, visits to museums and galleries are assigned to build awareness of the relevant traditions supporting an Honors student's development. This tutorial will also include consultation on graduate school applications and instruction on taking slides of works of art. Prerequisite(s): admission into the departmental Honors Program.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Directed studio project in a selected art area. May be repeated with approval of department chair. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing and permission of instructor and department chair.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
Studio project in a selected area of concentration. Topics and issues vary according to the needs and goals set by the students with their mentors. The goal of this project is to allow students adequate space and opportunity to cultivate a distinctive personal direction and generate a significant body of work to pursue graduate study. Students will attend appropriate MFA critiques. Prerequisite(s) admission into the departmental Honors Program and permission of instructor.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
The continuation and completion of a studio project set forth in A Art 498. Upon completion of the project, the student will be required to make an oral defense of the work before the Honors Committee. Successful completion of the program earns an Honors Certificate in Art and a nomination for graduating with "Honors in Art" from the University. Students will attend appropriate MFA critiques. Prerequisite(s): A Art 498.
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3.00 Credits
Non-technical survey of the atmosphere; the physical environment of society and its historical development; intentional and unintentional modifications of the environment; cloud types and structure; severe storms; weather forecasting; air pollution; major wind and weather systems. Does not yield credit toward the major in atmospheric science. Three lectures per week. Fall semester only. [NS]
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