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Courses

Spring 2007 Courses

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150. Drawing I
James Mullen M 9:30 - 11:55, W 9:30 - 11:55 VAC-South Studio
An introduction to drawing, with an emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail objective observation and analysis of still-life, landscape, and figurative subjects; exploration of the abstract formal organization of graphic expression; and the development of a critical vocabulary of visual principles. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in various drawing media.
150. Drawing I
Meghan Brady T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 VAC-South Studio
An introduction to drawing, with an emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail objective observation and analysis of still-life, landscape, and figurative subjects; exploration of the abstract formal organization of graphic expression; and the development of a critical vocabulary of visual principles. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in various drawing media.
160. Painting I
James Mullen M 1:30 - 3:55, W 1:30 - 3:55 McLellan-310
An introduction to painting, with an emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail objective observation and analysis of still-life, landscape, and figurative subjects; exploration of the painting medium and chromatic structure in representation; and the development of a critical vocabulary of painting concepts. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in painting media.
180. Photography I
Michael Kolster M 9:30 - 11:55, W 9:30 - 11:55 McLellan-Multi-purpose Room
Photographic visualization and composition as consequences of fundamental techniques of black-and-white still photography. Class discussions and demonstrations, examination of masterworks, and field and laboratory work in 35mm format. Students must provide their own 35mm non-automatic camera.
195. Sculpture I
Wade Kavanaugh T 1:30 - 3:55, TH 1:30 - 3:55 Adams-401
An introduction to sculpture, with emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail a variety of sculptural approaches, including exploration of the structural principles, formal elements, and critical vocabulary of the sculpture medium. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in paper, clay, and other media.
250. Drawing II
Meghan Brady T 1:30 - 3:55, TH 1:30 - 3:55 VAC-South Studio
A continuation of the principles introduced in Visual Arts 150, with particular emphasis on figurative drawing. Studio projects develop perceptual, creative, and critical abilities through problems involving objective observation, gestural expression and structural principles of the human form, studies from historical and contemporary examples, and exploration of the abstract formal elements of drawing. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in various drawing media.
265. Public Art
Mark Wethli M 9:30 - 11:55, W 9:30 - 11:55 VAC-North Studio
Explores the contemporary practice of public art--broadly defined as artworks in any media that are engaged with, addressed toward, and created in relationship to the public domain. The course will examine public art in its various forms and applications including publicly funded projects, working with local agencies, and artists' independent inititatives in the public sphere. Course projects will examine the creation and production of public artworks from start to finish, including community engagement and research; site investigation; formulation of proposals through drawings, photos, models, and Photoshop renderings; seeking approvals; collaborating with agencies and individuals; and learning the means and materials used in the creation of finished, typically large-scale artworks.
275. Architectural Design II
Wiebke Theodore T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 Adams-302
A continuation of principles introduced in Visual Arts 190, with an emphasis on the idea of the creation and analysis of sacred space. Includes readings and analysis of varieties of sacred space, both natural and constructed, and requires architectural design projects and presentations.
280. Photography II
Michael Kolster M 1:30 - 3:55, W 1:30 - 3:55 McLellan-308
Review and expansion of concepts and techniques fundamental to black-and-white photography, with exploration of the image-making potentials of different formats such as 35mm and view cameras. Seminar discussions and field and laboratory work. Students must provide their own nonautomatic 35mm camera.
350. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts
Mark Wethli M 1:30 - 3:55, W 1:30 - 3:55 McLellan-311
A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
351. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts
Mark Wethli M 1:30 - 3:55, W 1:30 - 3:55 McLellan-311
A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.