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COURSES OF STUDY
AR 334, 434 Lithography (1)
A studio experience in printmaking’s most mystical and scientific
technique. The course develops an individual’s competency
conceptually and technically in stone lithography. May be repeated as
AR 434 with approval. Prerequisites: at least two units from AR 111, 112
and 150; and at least sophomore standing. Fall, Spring.
AR 353, 453 Drawing and Beyond: Making Connections (1)
An exploration of the relationship between drawing and all other
areas of two and three-dimensional art. The course considers the
drawings and subsequent work in painting, printmaking, sculpture,
and photography of prominent artists such as Giacommetti, Twomby,
Rembrandt, Oldenburg, Van Gogh, Christo, Diebenkorn, Hockney,
Meyer, Sontag, Michals. Figure laboratory required. May be repeated as
AR 453 with approval. Prerequisite: AR 250.
AR 354, 454 Advanced Figure Drawing (1)
An exploration of the anatomy and proportions of the human figure
as it relates to the artist. Skeletal anatomy as well as the muscular
anatomy and the body fat masses on the male and female body will
be examined. Facial features and proportions will also be addressed
with portraitures. Old masters’ and contemporary artists’ work will be
studied. Figure laboratory required. May be repeated as AR 454 with
approval. Prerequisite: AR 250.
AR 355, 455 Colored and Mixed Media (1)
An exploration of both black and white and colored drawing media,
as well as techniques in mixed media. Emphasis is on matching the
medium to the individual’s strengths. Figure laboratory required. May
be repeated as AR 455 with approval. Prerequisite: AR 250.
AR 356, 456 Observational Drawing (1)
An investigation of light, surface, and form in natural objects and depth
and perspective in architecture. Students will also draw from works in
the Birmingham Museum of Art with field trips that may include the
zoo, botanical gardens, and downtown. Figure laboratory required. May
be repeated as AR 456 with approval. Prerequisite: AR 250.
AR 372 Third-Year Studio (1)
Develops conceptual and critical analysis skills crucial to the maturation
of the studio artist; culminates in the production of both a visual
portfolio and written work demonstrating conceptual sophistication.
This course is required of B.A. and B.F.A. students in the third year
of their art studio major and serves as the writing reinforcement
component of the Explorations Curriculum for the major. Prerequisite:
completion of AR 111, 112, 150, 250, and three 300-level courses in
studio concentration or permission of the art faculty.
