Art

Course Descriptions

Art History

• ARTH 160L - Global Visual Culture

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to the visual arts exploring various approaches to understanding art, art history and terminology, techniques and media, motivating factors behind the creative act.

  Course Attributes:

  • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

• ARTH 200H - Art of World Civilization I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Survey of the history of visual art from prehistory to 1400.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course
  • Indigenous and Global

• ARTH 201H - Art of World Civilization II

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Survey of the history of visual art from 1400 to the present.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course
  • American and European

• ARTH 250L - Introduction to Art Criticism

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., ARTH 200H, ARTH 201H. Study of the description, interpretation, and evaluation of visual art as practiced in art criticism.

  Course Attributes:

  • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse
  • Writing Course-Intermediate

• ARTH 333H - Architectural History I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., ARTH 200H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of architectural styles, designs, and choices of the built environment from prehistory to the modern age.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course

• ARTH 334H - Architectural History II

  Credits: 3. Prereqs., ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of architectural styles, designs, and choices of the built environment from 1850 to the present.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course

• ARTH 350 - Contemp Art and Art Criticism

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of artists, art works, critics, and theories from 1960 to the present.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Advanced

• ARTH 391 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, new courses, and/or one-time investigations of current topics.

• ARTH 400 - Art & Architecture of Egypt

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Egyptian art and architecture from prehistory to the present.

• ARTH 402H - Greek Art & Architecture

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 200H or 201H or consent of instructor. Exploration of ancient Greek art and architecture.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course

• ARTH 407 - Roman and Early Christian Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Roman art and architecture from prehistory to the Early Christian period.

• ARTH 410 - Medieval Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Medieval art and architecture from 250 to 1400.

• ARTH 425 - Art of the Renaissance

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of European art and architecture from 1450 to 1600.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Approved

• ARTH 428 - Baroque Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of European art and architecture from 1600 to 1700.

• ARTH 430 - 19th Century Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of European art and architecture from 1800 to 1900.

• ARTH 433H - Ancient American Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of ancient American art and architecture from prehistory to 1492.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course

• ARTH 434 - Latin American Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Latin American art and architecture from 1492 to the present.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Advanced

• ARTH 435 - Art of the United States

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of American painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 19th century to the present.

  Course Attributes:

  • American and European

• ARTH 436 - The History of Women in Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of women and art from prehistory to the present.

• ARTH 440 - 20th Century Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of art and architecture of the 20th century.

• ARTH 450 - Renaissance Theory & Criticism

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of the writings on art from the 14th-16th centuries.

• ARTH 458 - Adv Research in Art History

  Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., a 300-level art history course and consent of instructor. Further exploration of art history topics including student proposals.

• ARTH 459 - Advanced Research Art Crit

  Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 350 and consent of instructor. Further exploration of art criticism topics including student proposals.

• ARTH 464 - African Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of African art and architecture from prehistory to the present.

• ARTH 465 - Spanish Art

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Spanish art and architecture from prehistory to the present.

• ARTH 491 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 250L. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, new courses, and/or one-time investigation of current topics.

• ARTH 494 - Sem Art Hist & Crit

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 200H or 201H, a 300-level art history course and consent of instructor. Upper-division seminar in varying topics of art history and criticism.

• ARTH 498 - Internship

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and/or consent of instructor. Special internship under instructor supervision offering practical experience.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• ARTH 503 - Crit Theories Visual Arts

  Credits: 3. Prereq., consent of instructor. Seminar on the history of art criticism as a particular type of discourse about art. Contemporary theories of Modernism including Formalism, Abstraction, Marxism, and Social Realism; and Postmodernism including Deconstruction, Revisionism, and Feminism. Required of all M.A. and M.F.A. students in art. Level: Graduate

• ARTH 509 - Crit Theories Visual Arts II

  Credits: 3. Prereq., ARTH 503 or consent of instructor. This course is a continuation of ARTH 503 Critical Theories in Visual Arts I, with an emphasis on contemporary theories, topics and ideas related to visual arts. Students will engage with course material through research and reading of primary documents, writing and presentations. Students will have the opportunity to investigate specific topics that relate to and expand their creative studio practice. Level: Graduate

• ARTH 550 - Graduate Studies/Art History

  Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor.  Research in art history and art theories. Level: Graduate

• ARTH 597 - Research in Art History

  Credits: 3 TO 9. (R-24) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instructor. Level: Graduate

• ARTH 698 - Methodologies in Art History

  Credits: 3 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Investigation of the discipline of art history, its elements, boundaries, historiography, and practitioners. Level: Graduate

Art

• ARTZ 103A - Art for Non-Majors

  Credits: 3. This course introduces students to visual art and culture from both contemporary and historical perspectives through lectures, readings, writing, and studio projects. It explores visual literacy including terminology, techniques, aesthetics, studio practice, and cultural context.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 105A - Visual Language - Drawing

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic drawing skills and concept integration. Studio practice with research in historical and contemporary approaches.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 106A - Visual Language - 2-D Fndtns

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., ARTZ 105A. Introduction to the formal elements and principles of design, color theory, and predominant western and non-western historical styles.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 108A - Visual Language - 3-D Fndtns

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the formal elements and principles of design in 3-D.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 131A - Ceramics for Non-majors

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A general introduction to art using ceramics. Less specialized than Ceramics I for art majors. Credit not allowed toward a B.A., B.F.A., or minor in art.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 191 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics.

• ARTZ 211A - Drawing I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 105A, ARTZ 106A, and ARTH 200H or 201H. Study of human anatomy through drawing, in-class skills development, homework portfolio, and research in historical and contemporary figuration required.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 221A - Painting I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 105A and 106A. Introduction to acrylic and oil painting. Emphasis on color theory, composition, concept development, and research in historical and contemporary strategies.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 231A - Ceramics I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 108A. Introduction to clay as a historical and contemporary medium. Emphasis on handbuilding, wheel throwing, and concept development.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 251A - Sculpture I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 108A. Introduction to fundamental technical skills and new processes in various materials. Emphasis on formal concerns and concept development.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 271A - Printmaking I

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 105A. Introduction to printmaking techniques. Emphasis on multiples, layering color, and collaboration. Topics may include: relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, artist books, mixed media, or photo-processes. Consideration of historical and contemporary approaches.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 284A - Photo I-Techs and Processes

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 105A. Introduction to photography. Emphasis on exposure, digital camera basics, composition, digital photography processing, and print finishing techniques. Consideration of historical and contemporary approaches.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics.

• ARTZ 302A - Elementary School Art

  Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Visual art teaching methods for future elementary school teachers in a variety of media, methods of critique, and curricular components.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 311 - Drawing II

  Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 211A. Focus on integrating content and form in drawings and research in historical and contemporary ideas.

• ARTZ 321 - Painting II

  Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 221A and ARTH 250L. Continued development of painting skills and concepts with an emphasis on contemporary ideas and approaches. Topics may include: figuration, place, process, abstraction, and other contemporary themes.

• ARTZ 331 - Ceramics II

  Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 231A. Continued development of ceramic process with emphasis on handbuilding sculpture and wheel throwing. Focus on integrating content and form through study of historical and contemporary approaches.

• ARTZ 335 - Clay and Glaze

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ARTZ 250L and ARTZ 231A. In-depth study of the physical and chemical properties of clays and glazes. Hands-on testing of clay and glaze formulas and introduction to kiln firing.

• ARTZ 351 - Sculpture II

  Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs or coreqs., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 251A. Continued development of sculptural processes. Emphasis on clear sculptural responses to material-based and topic-based assignments and contemporary approaches.

• ARTZ 371 - Printmaking II

  Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 271A and prereq. or coreq., ARTH 250L. Continued development of printmaking processes. Emphasis on integration of content. Topics may include: relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, artist books, mixed media, or photo-processes. Focus on layering of color, increased scale, styles of format and presentation, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

• ARTZ 384 - Photo II-Theory, Crit, Prctice

  Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and prereq. or coreq. ARTZ 284A. Further exploration of photography. Emphasis on traditional film and darkroom-based processes, expansion of technical knowledge in small and medium format cameras, film and chemical process, presentation options, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

• ARTZ 385 - The Art of Digital Photography

  Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq. or co-req., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 284A. Further exploration of photography. Emphasis on effective use of color, advanced editing techniques, studio and strobe lighting, varied approaches to format and presentation, introduction to video capture and editing, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

• ARTZ 388 - Alternative Process Photog

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq. or coreq., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 284A. Exploration of historic and alternative photography techniques such as cyanotype, pinhole, and wet-plate. Focus on digital negative, historic optics, and varied approaches to format, presentation, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

• ARTZ 391 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 250L. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics.

• ARTZ 394A - Seminar- Environmental Drawing

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Seminar designed for the Wilderness and Civilization program based on WCP curriculum. Investigation of individual ideas through a variety of media.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• ARTZ 398 - Internship

  Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and/or consent of instructor. Special internships under instructor supervision offering practical experience.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• ARTZ 400 - Art & Architecture of Egypt

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ARTH 200H or consent of instr. Exploration of the development of Egyptian art from its earliest roots to the present, including Orientalism and Egyptomania.

• ARTZ 402 - Teaching Art I-- K-12

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and junior standing. Preparation for art specialists including historical and contemporary trends in curriculum development, teaching procedures, child growth and development in art, resources, evaluation, democratic teaching practices, and directed teaching experiences in school setting.

  Course Attributes:

  • Service Learning

• ARTZ 403 - Teaching Art II-- K-12

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ARTZ 402. Continuation and practical application of ARTZ 402.

• ARTZ 410 - Advanced Research- Drawing

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermitently. Prereq. ARTH 350 and ARTZ 211A or consent of instructor. Further exploration of drawing-related studio practice including installation, performance, and research in historical and contemporary approaches, including student proposals.

• ARTZ 420 - Advanced Research- Painting

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereqs. or co-reqs., ARTH 350 and ARTZ 321 or consent of instructor. Further exploration of painting-related studio practice including technical and conceptual student proposals.

• ARTZ 422 - Painting III

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., ARTH 200H, 201H, 250L, and ARTZ 321.  Includes ARTZ 422: Process and Abstraction and ARTZ 422: Portfolio Development. Studio and ARTZ 422: Finding Language.  Exploration and production of paintings with emphasis on individual expression.  Studio practicum, lectures, critiques, reading and writing.

• ARTZ 430 - Advanced Research- Ceramics

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Further exploration of contemporary ceramics including student proposals. Specific conceptual and technical aspects in individual and group critiques.

• ARTZ 451 - Advanced Research- Sculpture

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittingly. Prereq., ARTZ 351 or consent of instructor. Further exploration of sculpture-related studio practice including technical and student proposals.

• ARTZ 470 - Advanced Research- Printmaking

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 271A or consent of instructor. Further exploration of printmaking techniques including student proposals.

• ARTZ 484 - Photo III- Studio Projects

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn or spring. Prereqs., ARTZ 384 and 385. Concentrated exploration of techniques, portfolio development, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

• ARTZ 486 - Advanced Research- Photography

  Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTZ 384 or 385 or 388 or consent of instructor. Further exploration of photography-related studio practice including technical and conceptual student proposals.

• ARTZ 491 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 250L. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics.

• ARTZ 492 - Independent Study

  Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Further exploration of studio practice including technical and conceptual student proposals.

• ARTZ 494 - Seminar- Professional Practices

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., senior status and prereq. or coreq., ARTH 250L. Required of all graduating B.F.A. students. Introduction to professional practices and standards in the visual arts, including: presentation, portfolio development, career and exhibition opportunities, arts advocacy, and graduate school application.

• ARTZ 498 - Internship

  Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and consent of instructor. Special internship under instructor supervision offering practical experience.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• ARTZ 499 - Senior Thesis/Capstone

  Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereqs., senior status, ARTZ 494, and successful passage of B.F.A. review. Required of B.F.A. students. Focus on completion of artwork and preparation for required spring B.F.A. exhibition. Further exploration of professional practices topics and career opportunities. 

• ARTZ 501 - Graduate Critique Seminar

  Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Weekly meetings to critique graduate student work. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 502 - Grad Assist Sem/ Prof Develop

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., Graduate student status.  A seminar-based course emphasizing various approaches to teaching, along with professional practices in art.  Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 504 - Pre-Candidacy

  Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Taken concurrently with 500-level Graduate Research/Studio Processes. Emphasis on one-on-one instruction with faculty in preparation for review prior to thesis work. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 505 - Grad Studio Res: Art

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-24) Offered spring. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Regular meetings with faculty to discuss development of individual work. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 506 - Graduate Pedagogy

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., first semester graduate student status and consent of instructor. Focus on current pedagogical practices in college-level art education. Emphasis on: syllabus, teaching philosophy, assignments preparation, public-speaking skills development, TA application and course shadowing. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 507 - Beyond Art School

  Credits: 2. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Introduction to professional practices and standards in the visual arts. Emphasis on: portfolio, resume, and web development, exhibition opportunities, grant writing, and artist residencies. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 508 - Expanded Studio Practice

  Credits: 3 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Studio-based course with emphasis on collaborative practices across media. May include: topic-based studio assignments, thematic inquiry, responses to readings, and/or specific studio processes. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 511 - Grad Res/Studio Pr:Drawing

  Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Graduate research in drawing, based on student's direction. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 521 - Grad Res/Studio Pr: Painting

  Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Advanced research in painting. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 531 - Grad Res/Studio Pr: Ceramics

  Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. consent of instructor. Advanced research in ceramics. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 551 - Grad Res/Studio Pr: Sculp

  Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Advanced research in sculpture. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 571 - Grad Res/Studio Pr: Print

  Credits: 2 TO 12. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced research in printmaking. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 594 - Seminar

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 595 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• ARTZ 596 - Independent Study

  Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-18) Prereq., consent of instructor.  Offered intermittently. Level: Graduate

  Course Attributes:

  • Service Learning/Volunteer

• ARTZ 597 - Research in Art History

  Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-18) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 598 - Internship

  Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., graduate student status and Fine Arts Major and consent of instructor. Special internship under instructor supervision offering practical experience. Level: Graduate

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• ARTZ 697 - Thesis Paper

  Credits: 1 TO 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTZ 699 and consent of instructor. One-on-one instruction with thesis committee chair. Level: Graduate

• ARTZ 699 - Thesis Exhibition

  Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Thesis exhibition preparation. Level: Graduate