Graduate Courses
ArtS 5104. The Nature of Abstraction. (4 cr. Prereq–3102 or #)
Exploration of abstraction as concept. Studio practice with attention to developing individual work. Emphasizes understanding topics relevant to abstraction. Approached from discipline of painting, open to various material sensibilities.
ArtS 5403. Women’s Images and Images of Women. (3 cr. Prereq–1001W or #)
Women’s place in Western art from the artist’s perspective. Women as artists and the imagery they have created. Women as the object of imagery and the social and political attitudes those images convey. Survey of women artists from late-Renaissance through contemporary feminism; relevant issues.
ArtS 5405. Visual Narrative Structures. (4 cr. Prereq–[1001W, one 1xxx art course] or #)
Visual/verbal investigation of structures of visual narratives. Contemporary efforts to integrate cogent images in visual texts. Development of methods for personal visual communication of cultural, spiritual, aesthetic, environmental experiences. Historical/cultural focuses. Studio work.
ArtS 5441. Professional Practices. (3 cr. Prereq–Grad or #)
Intensive writing seminar provides a context for theoretical issues, business practices, and professional skills required for career management and development in the visual arts.
ArtS 5490. Workshop in Art: Color. (1-4 cr. [max 12 cr])
Consideration of color theories from Goethe to the present. Hands-on, studio investigation of color phenomena leading to increased analytical and perceptive color evaluation. Subject covers principles applicable to all levels of visual inquiry.
ArtS 5490. Workshop in Art: Interdiscipline Collaboration. (1-4 cr. [max 12 cr])
ArtS 5490. Workshop in Art: Body Electric: Sensing Domain. (1-4 cr. [max 12 cr])
ArtS 5490. Workshop in Art: Performed Photography. (1-4 cr. [max 12 cr])
ArtS 8100. Drawing and Painting: Theory and Practice. (3 cr. [max 12 cr])
ArtS 8300. Sculpture: Theory and Analysis. (3 cr. [max 12 cr])
ArtS 8400. Theoretical Constructions in Contemporary Art. (3 cr. [max 6 cr])
Structure for examining and understanding current critical practice. Evaluation and questions about assumptions of theory in the context of current artistic production.
ArtS 8401. Studio and Pedagogy: Philosophy and Practice. (3 cr. [max 6 cr])
Orientation to establishing studio practice, introduction of the Department of Art
community resources, and preparation for teaching. Studio visits and critiques; development of teaching strategies. Required of Drawing and Painting students.
ArtS 8410. Studio Critique. (3 cr. [max 6 cr]. A-F only. Prereq–8400)
Studio-based critique to foster critical dialogue about art practice across media/disciplines. Colloquium for ideas/theories that migrate between artistic practices and influence studio work.
Arts 8420. Visiting Artists Program. (1 cr. [Max 2 cr])
ArtS 8500. Printmaking: Theory and Practice. (3 cr. [max 12 cr])
Focus on the complexities and multi-disciplinary activities of printmaking. Development of concepts and personally significant imagery leading to thesis work.
ArtS 8600. Electronic Art: Theory and Practice. (3 cr. [max 12 cr])
Tutorial. Issues related to creative visual work using the computer and other technologies. Interactivity, robotics, digitally based conceptual art, and time-based art.
ArtS 8700. Photography: Theory and Practice. (3 cr. [max 12 cr])
Contemporary issues in the production of photographic images.
ArtS 8800. Ceramics: Theory and Practice. (3 cr. [max 12 cr]. A-F only)
Tutorial emphasizing individual goals and directions.
Discussion of aesthetics, history, theory, contemporary issues in clay, and criticism.
ArtS 8990. MFA Creative Thesis. (1-9 cr. [max 18 cr]. Prereq–Art MFA candidate, passed oral/written prelim, #)
Research/studio work in preparation for thesis exhibition and supporting paper.
