ART 4880 Figure Painting
Advanced studies from the life model.
ART 4889 Advanced Drawing Workshop
Directed studies in drawing for the advanced student.
ART 4941 Special Topics in Photography: Art and History of the Photo Book
Special Topics in Photography presents the opportunity for advanced studio work in a predetermined area of specialization.
The Art and History of the Photo Book introduces the most influential photography books and guides students through the production of their own photo book, including generating their own artwork and utilizing on-demand publishing. Emphasis is placed on image selection, design, and sequencing as visual tools.
ART 4994 Large Format Photography
This course explores the fundamentals of working with a 4 x 5 inch view camera and large-format film. Students learn about various photographic genres, artists, and concepts related to the practice of large-format photography. Work in this course is produced both through analog and digital means, making traditional silver gelatin prints in the darkroom as well as learning to scan film in order to make large-format inkjet prints.
ART 4997 Alternative Photographic Processes
This course introduces students to alternative photographic processes with an emphasis on historical printing techniques such as Cyanotype, Van Dyke, Platinum Palladium, Anthotype, and wet-plate processes.
ART 4741 Special Studies in Sculpture
Special Studies in Sculpture presents the opportunity for advanced studio work in a predetermined area of specialization. Past sections have focused on themes such as kinetic sculpture and site-specific sculpture.
ART 4360 Advanced Printmaking
Students in Advanced Printmaking are challenged to develop an individual direction and personal vision for their work. Demonstrations in specialized techniques and in-depth critiques help foster a sense of purpose and a logical evolution of visual work. Students are required to write a proposal that outlines conceptual, technical, and research goals relevant to the concerns of the course, contemporary printmaking, and the development of a print aesthetic.
ART 4761 Advanced Sculpture
Advanced Sculpture offers students the opportunity to pursue individualized projects. Students develop a mastery of various materials and methods based on a core sculptural discipline or theme. Past course themes have included public art, installation, advanced foundry techniques, and nature-based art.
ART 4691 Senior Project Ceramics
During the semester of study in Senior Projects, students produce work for the Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibit while also projecting toward post-graduation objectives. Faculty work directly with students, addressing developments in the studio while also crafting professional documents including cover letters, resumes, artist statements, and photographed portfolios of artwork.
4564 Senior Project in Graphic Design
In this culminating course, students learn to develop systems and methodologies for solving real-world, pragmatic design problems. Self-motivated projects strengthen individual processes and problem-solving capabilities. Students begin by identifying an area of research and discussing its relationship to graphic design. The idea of “designer as author” is emphasized. Students address social, environmental, political, linguistic, philosophical, and cultural issues through an independent, self-authored graphic design project that requires experimentation, adaptability, and specialization. Upon graduation students are expected to have developed a refined, intelligent, professional body of work.
