SPECIAL TOPICS
Spring 2019 (4 credits)
AR 264D 001 Japanese Culture & Art (Sang Wook Lee) M W 9:30 – 12:30
Why do people wear Kimonos? Why do they look like that? The style of the Kimono
was formed by the culture that created it, the culture of Japan. In this Spring 2019
on-campus course, students will have the unique opportunity to participate in a May
travel seminar program in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, Japan to learn about both traditional
and contemporary Japanese textile art. The travel seminar in contemporary Japanese
art class is augmented by a carefully planned schedule of on-campus projects that
form the basis of the course. Students of this Program will gain experiential insights
and knowledge of Japanese traditional and modern culture through many kinds of projects
planned throughout the semester. Discussion sessions plus a detailed journal/sketch
book and a research project on contemporary Japanese art are course requirements for
Japanese Culture. The goal of this program is to provide a unique educational and
living experience for a select number of students. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor only. Studio Fee: $75
AR 264F 001 Water Based Media (Janet Sorensen) M W 8:45 – 11:45
An exploration of water-based drawing and painting media with a focus on acrylic paint.
Using direct observation, experimentation, and invention, this course builds understanding
of formal principles, color interaction and the physical qualities of materials.
Assignments support development of a personal vision. Prerequisites: AR 133. Studio Fee: $25
AR 264J 001 Interactive Design
(Sarah Sweeney) M W 9:30 – 12:30
An introduction to designing interactive pages and environments for the web. Emphasis
is placed on visual and information design through theories of color, principles of
design and the study of typography. A variety of tools and techniques will be explored
including photo editing, writing code for the web and animation through basic scripting
languages. Studio projects will explore issues of audience participation, experience
design, motion and interface. Prerequisite: AR 131 or AR 133 or AR 134 or AR 136. Studio Fee: $105
AR 351D 001 Senior Exhibition (Sang Wook Lee) M W 2:10 – 5:10
A course designed for students to gain practical experience in the development of
an exhibition of their work and exposure to professional practices for artists. This
includes the development of new and significant artwork for the exhibition, good documentation
of the artwork, an artist’s show statement and refining presentation methods.
Prerequisites: AR 315. Studio Fee: $75
AR 351G 001 Independent Photo Projects (Robert ParkeHarrison) T R 1:50 – 4:50
A course intended for students who demonstrate a strong and independent photographic
practice. The course offers the opportunity to create a personal, cohesive, semester
long photo-based project guided by class discussions, critiques, readings and reflective
journal exercises. Students are required to work with strong self-discipline and participate
fully in all course activities and requirements. Grading is based on technical and
creative exploration, sustained high level of project content, craft, and presentation.
Prerequisites: AR 330 or AR 351G and one other additional Studio Art course or permission
of instructor. Studio Fee: $80
AR-351H 001 Print & Narrative (Kate Leavitt) M W 9:05 – 12:05
Intensive practice in printmaking focusing on the narrative. Students are encouraged
to master and adapt techniques in relation to their own imagery. Students explore
both, historical and contemporary applications of the narrative in fine art printmaking
and are encouraged to focus not only on the image itself, but also how it communicates
in the context of its structure and presentation. Critiques will concentrate on individual
growth of personal visual content and mastery of technique. Prerequisites: AR 228 or AR 341 or AR 264H or AR 350. Limited to Juniors and Seniors
or permission of instructor. Studio Fee: $75
AR 351J 001 Advanced Digital Media (Sarah Sweeney) M W 1:50 – 4:50
A continued investigation and further development of the practice of making art using
digital media. Students may choose to pursue advanced projects in either interactive
design or motion graphics. Emphasis will be placed on developing an individual studio
practice through studio work, critical and art historical readings and writing. Prerequisites: AR 136 or AR 264J or AR 351J or AR 355 or AR 356 or permission of
instructor. Studio Fee: $105