2010 Drawing explores drawing through a range of materials, processes, and concepts. This course leads toward the investigation of student-initiated ideas and concepts, as well as comprehension of drawing in contemporary practices. Some drawing fundamentals are also covered. This course includes practice-based research methodologies. AR: attendance is required CR: the former VART 2000 and the former VART 2001 OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2011 Expanded Field explores the territory beyond conventional boundaries of discipline-based practices. AR: attendance is required OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2110 Painting: Process and Materiality introduces painting with emphasis on materials, processes and ideas within a contemporary painting context. AR: attendance is required CR: the former VART 2100 and the former VART 2101 OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2111 Painting: Themes and Practices emphasizes thematic development and practice in painting. This course includes practice-based research methodologies. AR: attendance is required CR: the former VART 2100 and the former VART 2101 OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2210 Sculpture I develops accurate and expressive control of three-dimensional media with an emphasis on areas such as formed sculpture and installation/site-specific sculpture. AR: attendance is required CR: the former VART 2200 OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2211 Sculpture II develops accurate and expressive control of three-dimensional media with an emphasis on areas such as carved sculpture and constructed sculpture. AR: attendance is required CR: the former VART 2201 OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2311 Intaglio Printmaking provides intensive exploration of Intaglio Printmaking materials and media applied to development of visual communication skills, conceptual breadth and personal expression. This course is normally offered in alternating years. AR: attendance is required OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2321 Lithographic Printmaking provides intensive exploration of Lithographic Printmaking materials and media applied to development of visual communication skills, conceptual breadth and personal expression. This course is normally offered in alternating years. AR: attendance is required OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2330 Print Media introduces contemporary printing technologies as applied to the development of personal expression. The course is designed to develop the students’ critical awareness of print media while building technological, conceptual and visual communication skills. Technologies to be introduced include integration of computer or digital processes and photomechanical methods. AR: attendance is required CR: the former VART 3300 OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART including 3 credit hours from any of VART 1310, 1410, 1610, 2311, 2321, 2410, 2411, 2610, 2611 2410 Photography I introduces students to film cameras, lenses, and their controls to produce film negatives for printing in the traditional black and white darkroom. Topics covered include negative scanning, large-format digital printing for exhibition, the use of Photoshop for photography, the examination of photo-theory, critical reading and critical evaluation of photographs. Students are encouraged to explore a personal vision. Studio time is balanced with regular illustrated lectures on the theory and history of the first century of photography. AR: attendance is required CR: the former VART 3400 OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART 2411 Photography II continues the use of digital and/or film cameras to produce files and/or film negatives for printing in the traditional darkroom and/or digital lab. The theory and aesthetics of photography is addressed through critiques, readings and lectures. Students are encouraged to strengthen their personal vision. Studio time is balanced with regular illustrated lectures on the theory and history of the medium since the 1930’s, with emphasis on contemporary photographic practitioners. AR: attendance is required CR: the former VART 3401 OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: VART 2410 2610 Introductory Projects in New Media encourages individualized investigation in the potential and possibilities of New Media in the creation of personal artistic works. Techniques for working with vector and pixel based software are demonstrated with the goal of encouraging students to find their own particular approach to a New Media workflow applied to various mediums. Blended and alternative learning approaches are used. AR: attendance is required OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 3 credit hours in VART 2611 New Media - Motion and Media explores motion as a tool for expression and visual practice. Students are instructed in the use of tools for editing sound and motion (e.g. video, animation) with the goal of studying motion as a medium independent from the tools for production. Initial readings on theories of affect are combined with technical demonstrations to enhance notions of cross-fertilization between approaches and practices. Blended and alternative learning approaches will be used. AR: attendance is required OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 3 credit hours in VART 2900-2909 Special Topics in Visual Arts introduces a range of introductory topics that might include: Textile Practices, Japanese Woodblock, and Book Arts. AR: attendance is required OR: 4 hours of studio per week PR: 24 credit hours in VART |