COURSES OF STUDY
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AR 471 Senior Studio I (1)
A course for B.A. and B.F.A. studio art degree candidates that leads
to the production of a series of related works in the student’s area
of specialization. For the B.A. student, the course fulfills the senior
capstone experience and will culminate in a public talk and a written
formal statement. A public exhibition of completed work is optional.
For the B.F.A. student, the course is the first of three courses (AR 471,
472,
and 499) that comprise the senior capstone experience; the
completion of all three courses will culminate in a public exhibition, a
public talk, a formal artist’s statement, and a written thesis. The major
components of this course will include weekly critiques, a written
statement of purpose, and the development of a formal statement
that outlines the conceptual and visual basis of the student’s work.
Prerequisites: completion of three 300-level or above courses in studio
concentration, senior standing, and consent. Fall.
AR 472 Senior Studio II (1)
A continuation of work initiated in AR 471 culminating in the student’s
participation in the B.F.A. Exhibition, an artist portfolio, presentation
and thesis to be reviewed by the art faculty. Prerequisite: AR 471. Spring.
AR 499 Senior Project in Art (1)
A capstone experience in art; subject to approval by the major professor.
The B.F.A. candidate either continues project work from AR 471 or
takes on a course of study supportive of the senior studio experience.
Prerequisite: senior standing. Exploration term.
Courses in Art History
ARH 114 Introduction to Art Issues (1)
An introductory discussion course designed for beginning studio art
and art history majors. Students are introduced to the language and
methods of verbal and written visual analysis, and to political and
social issues surrounding the production and consumption of art today.
Prerequisite: art or art history major.
ARH 215 Introduction to Art History: Ancient to Medieval (1)
A digital-slide-lecture course that provides the general student as well
as the art major with an introduction to the language and methodology
of art history. Focus is placed on stylistic development and its relation
to cultural and historical contexts. Objects studied include prehistoric
cave paintings, Egyptian pyramids, ancient Greek sculpture, and the
cathedrals of medieval Europe.
ARH 216 Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to the Present (1)
A digital-slide-lecture course that provides the general student as well as
the art major with an introduction to the language and methodology of
art history. Focus is placed on stylistic development and its relation to
cultural and historical contexts. Artists studied include Michelangelo,
Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, Dali, and O’Keeffe.
