Art - Graduate Courses

College of the Arts


Art Courses (ART)

GRADUATE LEVEL

506A./406A. Digital Imagery for the Arts (3)
Prerequisites: ART 149, 340, or consent of instructor.
Examination of digital imaging through Adobe Photoshop software. Emphasis on relationship of digital imaging to photography. Exercises to develop skills, strategies and fluency for working in digital media. Concentration on theory of media and representation as well as individual projects.
(6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required.

506B./406B. Advanced Digital Imagery for the Arts (3)
Prerequisites: ART 406A, 444, or consent of instructor.
Exploration of theory and practice of digital imaging and advanced techniques. Emphasis on multimedia and individual projects.
(6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

508./408. Historical Perspectives in Contemporary Art Education (3)
Examines historical and philosophical foundations of art education globally from antiquity to the present, emphasizing developments in America. Social, political, and economic factors; theoretical developments; notable theoreticians are explored in relation to contemporary art educational practice.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hours lab)

509A-B. Research in Art Education (2-2)
Prerequisite. Art Education major or consent of instructor.
Advanced individual graduate problems in art education with projects related to specific learning situations.
Letter grade only (A-F).

512./412. Aesthetic Theories and Art Education (3)
Past and current philosophical writings of aestheticians, critics, artists, and art educators will be investigated with theoretical, practical, and cross-cultural implications for the arts educator.
Letter grade only (A-F).

514./414. Documentary Photography (3)
Prerequisites: ART 340, 444, or consent of instructor.
History, theory, practice, and production of still documentary photographic works with emphasis on the photograph as an instrument for social influence and change.
Course fee may be required.  (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

536A./436A. 4D: Video Art (3)
Historical/theoretical and practical/technical introduction to digital video and other art practices involving digital media.
Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab) Letter grade only (A-F).

536B./436B. 4D: Video Art (3)
Prerequisites: ART 436A or 536A.
Continuation of ART 536A with more advanced projects, introduction of more specialized software and equipment, and alternative modes of display.
Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

540./440. Art in Public Places: Theory and Practice (3)
Prerequisites: ART 130, ART 131, and 6 units of Art History selected from AH 111A, 111B, 111C, or consent of instructor.
Exploration of theory and practice of developing, proposing and producing artist-initiated and commissioned temporary and permanent works for the public sphere. Historical overview of the field of public art. Consideration of viewpoints influencing evaluation, production, selection, and commissioning of works.
(6 Hrs. Lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

544./444. Fine Print Photography (3)
Prerequisite: ART 340.
Presentation of advanced printing techniques and mastery of darkroom skills. Includes exposure, development, processing chemistry, film and paper types, toners and archival processing
(lab fee required). (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

545A,B. Museum-Gallery Practices (3,3)
Prerequisites: AH 431 or consent of instructor.
Pre-professional training in museum-gallery techniques: administration, exhibition, budget planning, curatorial problems, public relations, insurance, packing and shipping. The University Gallery will be the lab for practical experience; students will assist in conceiving and realizing exhibitions.
Letter grade only (A-F).

547./447. Photo Studio Specialties (3)
Prerequisite: ART 340.
Designed to give exploration of camera and laboratory techniques as applied to studio work in photography. Related photo assignments of studio and location problems will be given
(laboratory included). (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

549./449. Experimental/Alternative Practices in Photography (3)
Prerequisite: ART 340.
Experimental solutions to conceptual problems. Emphasis on Alternative Processes, non-traditional photographic processes, exploration of new ideas and procedures for the development of art work and meaning significant to each individual student.
(6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

550. 4D:Intermedia/Installation (3)
Exploration of media and strategies including performance, installation, video, electronic media and other time-based media and mass media with emphasis on installational and presentational concerns.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Letter grade only (A-F).

551A. Advanced Ceramics – Graduate (3)
Prerequisite: ART 451B.
Opportunity for beginning graduate students to do research employing various ceramics materials, processes and visual solutions in preparation for a more narrow and concentrated study.
(6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

551B. Advanced Ceramics – Graduate (3)
Prerequisite: ART 551A.
Selection of a specific area of concentration in ceramics, limiting the materials and processes to develop a project which will reflect a predetermined statement.
(6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

554A,B. Wood – Graduate (3,3)
Prerequisites: ART 454B or consent of instructor.
Development of individual problems and expression in the creation of wooden art/craft structures. Emphasis on exploring personal expression through focused study of chosen techniques and the discussion of related wood issues and aesthetics.
(6 hrs. lab) Letter grade only (A-F).

558A. Metalsmithing, Jewelry and Enameling (3)
Prerequisite: 3-D Media major or consent of instructor.
Individual graduate level studio projects involving investigation of materials, processes and visual solutions in preparation for more concentrated study in metalsmithing, jewelry, enameling, or architectural metalwork and blacksmithing.
Course fee may required. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

558B. Metalsmithing, Jewelry and Enameling (3)
Prerequisite: 3-D Media major or consent of instructor.
Selection of a specific area of concentration in metalsmithing and jewelry, enameling, or architectural metalwork and blacksmithing; focus on creative objectives based on a projected theme.
Course fee may be required. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

564A,B. Advanced Wood Studio – Graduate (3,3)
Prerequisites: ART 354B or consent of instructor.
Development of individual skill, technique, and concept through the exploration of a unique and personal language in wood. Creation of body of work supported by research projects on related work and concepts in the field.
(6 hrs. lab) Letter grade only (A-F).

572./472. Storyboarding for Film and Television (3)
Prerequisites: ART 130, 181, 184, 271 or consent of instructor.
Storyboarding for television and feature films application. Focus on sequential structure of film including pacing and continuity related to storytelling. Discussion of camera movement, uses of storyboards. Emphasis on drawing skills needed to visually communicate ideas for entertainment industry.
(6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required.

573./473. Seminar in Photo-Based Art (3)
Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Photography or consent of instructor.
Critical analysis of work by contemporary photo-based artists and investigation of relevant theoretical issues.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different artists in different semesters. Letter grade only (A-F).

575./475. Printmaking: Photo and Digital Processes (3)
Prerequisites: ART 130, 141, or 149, 181; six units from AH 111A, 111B, 111C.
Instruction in the photo printmaking processes for lithography, etching, and silkscreen using digital and analog techniques to explore photographic and non-photographic imagery.
(6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

580./480. Printmaking: Monotype/Monoprint (3)
Prerequisites: ART 130, 181, 184, 187; six units from AH 111A, 111B, 111C.
Instruction in all the aspects of the monotype and monoprint form of printmaking as an expansive medium capable of diverse applications and linkages with other procedures and disciplines. Emphasis will be on the extension and refinement of individual expression. In black and white and color.
(6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

582./482. Sequential Imagery (3)
Prerequisites: ART 223 or consent of instructor.
Focuses on the book or magazine (electronic or print) as an art form and the image/word relationship within the context of sequential aesthetics. Addresses the editorial and visual issues of pacing, continuity, and closure.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab)

583. Advanced Life Graduate Painting (3)
An intensive studio course in painting from the model for graduate students.
(6 hrs. lab.) Course fee may be required. Letter grade only (A-F).

590. Special Problems in Studio Art (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Special topics of current interest in studio art will be selected for intensive study.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units with different topics. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. (2-9 hrs. lab.) Course fee may be required. Letter grade only (A-F).
A. Visiting Artists

591. Graduate Interdisciplinary Critique (3)
Critique and discussion forum for graduate students in all areas of studio practice, and from all Art Department programs. Emphasis on development of critical discussion and writing skills. Group meetings and individual meetings with instructor.
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in the same semester and 9 units in different semesters. (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

592Z./492Z. Graduate Concentrated Studies in Life Painting (3)
Opportunity for extensive work with faculty supervision on individual problems in painting the human figure. A more open relationship in attitudes and processes of working from the figure in class and total self-direction on work done outside class.
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in the same semester and 9 units in different semesters. (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

599. Studio Problems In Art (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Advanced individual graduate projects, with faculty supervision, in an area of art specialization.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units with different topics in the same semester. (6 hrs. lab). Letter grade only (A-F). Area will be designated by letter at time of registration:
A. Ceramics
B. Wood
D. Drawing
F. Illustration
J. Metal (course fee required)
K. Painting
L. Life Drawing (course fee required)
M. Life Sculpture (course fee required)
N. Fiber
O. Sculpture
R. Printmaking
S. Visual Communication Design
V. Photography (course fee required)

601A-B. Seminar in Art Education (3-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate student in Art Education or consent of instructor.
Special studies, research and evaluation of the role of the art teacher.
ART 601A is required for the M.A. in Art Education; ART 601B may be required by the student’s M.A. committee. Letter grade only (A-F).

649. Seminar in Drawing and Painting (3)
Advanced critical dialog related to contemporary drawing and painting with faculty peers and visiting artists. Additional activities include research, readings and presentations pertaining to contemporary professional practice within the changing art world.
Limit to 3 units in one semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units in different semsters. Letter grade only (A-F).

651. Seminar in Ceramic Art (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate student in Ceramics or consent of instructor.
Critical analysis of work of historical and contemporary ceramic artists; the changing role of ceramic art as it becomes part of the contemporary art mainstream.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units with different artists in different semester. Letter grade only (A-F).

690A. Graduate Seminar in Studio Art (Critical Studies) (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
Selected reading and writing concerning topics relevant to student’s specific disciplines in the visual arts with an opportunity for interdisciplinary discussion.
Letter grade only (A-F).

690B. Graduate Seminar in Studio Art (Professional Practices) (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
Professional preparation for studio artists stressing practical concerns as well as current trends in art practices, theory and criticism.
Letter grade only (A-F).

690M. 3-D Graduate Seminar (3)
Graduate seminar for 3D students. Examination of media, concerns, strategies relevant to the spectrum of contemporary three-dimensional art production. Includes critique of student work, readings, discussion and written assignments.
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in one semester and 9 units in different semesters. Letter grade only (A-F).

692. Project Exhibition (3)
Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy and a registration in ART 698 or 699. Open only to M.A. and M.F.A. candidates with Project Statement approval, consent of their graduate committee and an assigned exhibition date.
Planning, preparation, and installation of a public exhibition of creative work done for ART 698 or 699.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. Letter grade only (A-F).

693. Teaching Internship (3)
Opportunity to work with full-time Art faculty mentor on course preparation and instruction. Required for eligibility for Graduate Teaching Associate positions.
Restricted to graduate art majors. May be repeated to a maximum 6 units. (6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

694. Directed Studies Studio (1-3)
Independent studies in creative studio. Department Chair or Graduate Advisor approval, restricted to graduate art majors.
(2-6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

695. Field Problems in Art (1-6)
Opportunity to study artistic monuments, objects, theories, techniques or literature at appropriate off campus locations.
Department Chair or Graduate Advisor approval, restricted to graduate art majors. (2-12 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

697. Directed Studies (1-3)
Independent studies in technical and/or historical aspects of art.
Department Chair or Graduate Advisor approval, restricted to graduate art majors. (2-6 hrs. lab.) Letter grade only (A-F).

698A. Thesis or Project (1-6)
Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy and an approved Thesis or Project Statement.
Execution and completion of an approved thesis, or project, project report, documentation, orals and comprehensive exam.
Open only to Art Education students. Required of all candidates for the MA in Art, specialization in Art Education. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters to a total of 6 units. Letter grade only (A-F).

698B. Project (1-6)
Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy and an approved Project Statement.
Execution and completion of an approved Studio Project and Project Report for the MA degree.
Open only to Studio Art students. Required, in conjunction with ART 692, Project Exhibition, of all candidates for the MA in Art, specialization in Studio Art. Letter grade only (A-F).

699. Project (1-6)
Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy and an approved Project Statement.
Execution and completion of a Studio Project and Project Report for the M.F.A. degree.
Open only to Studio Art students. Required, in conjunction with ART 692, Project Exhibition, of all candidates for the MFA in Art. Letter grade only (A-F)