2021-2022 Course List

Advanced experience in watercolor.

An advanced course which emphasizes individual research in technical, aesthetic and conceptual considerations.

Introduction to the art and architecture of the ancient era in its historical and cultural frameworks. Examination of representative works of art and major styles of ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman cultures.

Origins and development of Northern and Italian Renaissance art and architecture as an expression of historical, cultural and religious issues.

Historical survey of art, architecture and urban planning in Europe and America from the late sixteenth to mid-nineteenth century: Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism and Romanticism.

The study of art museum history, theory and practice, including ethics, collecting, and display. Alongside these studies, students will conceive and realize an exhibition in order to further develop knowledge of and experience in the field.

Historical survey of art, architecture and urban planning in Europe and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the present: Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Op Art, Pop Art and Postmodern issues and trends.

Historical survey of art and architectural developments from Islam's origins through the twentieth century. Course focuses on contextualizing monuments, paintings, and other arts from various regions around the world.

Survey of Graphic Design, Industrial Design and Architecture from historical and theoretical perspectives. Design issues examined from formal and contextual point of view, using analysis strategies that consider style, composition, historical context, functional/propagandistic significance and communicative ability.

Historical survey of the art and architecture of China, India, Korea and Japan from pre-history to the 19th century.

Continued investigation of advanced print making techniques and concepts.

Expanding technical knowledge and visual awareness while building a portfolio in selected areas.

Investigation of developments in sacred and secular art and architecture in various regions of the world, exploring themes such as nation-building, modernization vs. tradition, post colonialism, among others, since the 19th century.

Continuing development of a strongly personal means of aesthetic expression in three dimensions.

This studio course focuses on the planning and implementation of site-specific work. Students personal interests will be paramount in the development of works that address site and audience. Professional practices necessary to carry out installations will be emphasized, including proposal development, project planning, and documentation. Environmental impact, health, and safety will be addressed. The course will cover a variety of installation artists and related readings. May be repeated.

Specific problems in art emphasizing both individual research and contributions to the seminar group on advanced, in-depth topics.

Lecture/discussion/studio course on a selected area of discourse relating to the study of Art History, Art Criticism, Art Education or Art Studio. May focus on a specific artist, style period, cultural group or technical or methodological problem.

Advanced graduate level graphic design and graphic communication problems. May be repeated.

Introduction to the modes of research appropriate to art including creative research studies and investigative thesis research.

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Continued exploration of drawing techniques and concepts at the graduate level. May be repeated.

Graduate painting, emphasizing development of individual vision. May be repeated.

Independent creative development. May be repeated.

A graduate course emphasizing further development and refinement of a body of work in preparation for a thesis and examination. May be repeated.

Graduate level printmaking. May be repeated.