Understanding two- and three-dimensional media and practices within the field of art through language and history to enhance aesthetic appreciation for visual culture and one’s own creative expression.

Understanding two- and three-dimensional media and practices within the field of art through language and history to enhance aesthetic appreciation for visual culture and one’s own creative expression.

An intensive 7-10 days of visiting sites (museums, churches, palaces, gardens) associated with travel to a major city or important location. The instructor lectures and leads discussion on site. Students participate by writing, discussing, or presenting.

Students will attend a series of public lectures from leading artists and scholars, preparing for and reflecting upon experiences through discussion and written responses.

Understanding the diverse artistic contributions of various cultures to American art through language and history, while studying two- and three-dimensional media and practices to enhance aesthetic appreciation for visual culture, one’s own creative expression and the evaluation of power and representation in art.

Understanding the diverse artistic contributions of various cultures to American art through language and history, while studying two- and three-dimensional media and practices to enhance aesthetic appreciation for visual culture, one’s own creative expression and the evaluation of power and representation in art.

Data collection, interpretation, and presentation techniques using visual design tools to facilitate and influence decision- making in diverse aspects of daily life. Projects include the development and administration of surveys and the organization, analysis, and presentation of quantitative information. Emphasis is placed on the role of the visual arts in decision- making.

Data collection, interpretation, and presentation techniques using visual design tools to facilitate and influence decision- making in diverse aspects of daily life. Projects include the development and administration of surveys and the organization, analysis, and presentation of quantitative information. Emphasis is placed on the role of the visual arts in decision-making.

Investigation of both historic and modern materials and methods used to produce works of art and archaeological-ethnographic objects. Aspects of deterioration, historic treatment, museum conservation practice, and methods of technical examination are highlighted.

A psychological approach to the study of art. Examples of questions examined include: Can art be defined? How does art express emotion? Is “good” art just a matter of taste? How do people respond to art produced by AI? These topics and related others will be covered.

What is research to a visual artist? This course will cover the contemporary application of visual arts research today. With a focus on each student's unique studio practice, the aim of the course is to help them articulate their own research trajectory whether that's material, conceptual, or some mix of the two. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate studio art students working in any media.

What is research to a visual artist? This course will cover the contemporary application of visual arts research today. With a focus on each student's unique studio practice, the aim of the course is to help them articulate their own research trajectory whether that's material, conceptual, or some mix of the two. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate studio art students working in any media.