STUDIO (ART)
101. Drawing (3) Visual
perception and the principles of composition presented through various drawing problems
and materials. 6S. Fee.
102. Color and Design (3)
Elements and principles of two-dimensional composition, with emphasis on color mixing,
interaction and control. 6S. Fee.
104. Three-Dimensional Design (3)
Study of volume, mass, and space relationships through modeling, casting, carving, and
construction. 6S. Fee.
205. Figure Drawing I (3)
Drawing from the model and other subjects to develop pictorial and perceptual skills. 6S.
Fee. P, 101.
223. New Genre I (3) Video used
creatively to work through ideas in an improvisational manner. In-class, collaborative
projects combine video with creative writing, performance art and audio experiments.
241. Beginning Photography (3)[Rpt./2]
Familiarization with basic photographic processes and aesthetics. 2R, 2S. Field trips.
Fee. (Identical with M AR 241, which is home).
250. Relief Printmaking I (3)
Introductory course in the fundamental techniques and aesthetics of relief printmaking.
6S. Fee. P, 101, 102.
251. Intaglio (3) Introductory
course in the fundamental techniques and aesthetics of intaglio printmaking with emphasis
on etching. 6S. Fee. P, 101, 102, or consent of department.
253. Alternative Methods in
Printmaking I (3) Introductory course in the nontraditional approaches to printmaking.
Monotype, industrial techniques, and handmade paper. 6S. Fee. P, 101, 102, or consent of
department.
255. Lithography I (3)
Introductory course in the fundamental techniques and aesthetics of black and white, and
color lithography. Stone and metal plate processes are covered. 6S. Fee. P, 101, 102, or
permission of department.
260. Beginning Illustrated Anatomy (3)
[Rpt./12 units] Anatomic art studies from cadaver and body parts collection in anatomy lab
at the medical center. Drawing from live models and cadavers. Fee. P, 205 and portfolio.
261. Computer Graphics (3)
Integration of visual design principles with 2-D computer graphic applications. 2L, 2S.
Fee. P, 265 or equivalent.
265. Beginning Graphic Design (3)
Introductory study of principles, tools, and techniques of advertising layout. 6S. Fee. P,
101, 102.
266. Beginning Illustration (3)
Exploration of techniques, styles and media for illustration. 6S. Fee. P, 102, 205, 265.
271. Beginning Jewelry and
Metalsmithing (3) Introduction to the fundamentals of jewelry and metalwork processes.
6S. Fee. P, 104.
273. Beginning Art Practices in
Ceramics (3) Introduction to clay as a fine art medium with main emphasis on
historical and contemporary ceramics and art as sources of inspiration. Basic process of
hand building, surface treatments, kiln firing, and wheel-throwing basics. Critiques,
readings, lectures, tests on ceramic terminology and safety. Some writing required.
Sketchbook, textbook. 2R, 4S. Fee. P, 101, 104, or consent of ceramic faculty.
276. Beginning Fibers (3)
Structural development of fibers into woven forms, using the frame loom; fiber as a fine
arts medium. 6S. P, 104.
280. Painting I (3) Elementary
course in the methods and techniques of painting with oils and/or acrylics. 6S. Fee. P,
101, 102, 205.
285. Watercolor Painting I (3)
Introductory course in watercolor painting exploring basic materials and techniques. 6S.
Field trips. P, 101, 102.
287. Beginning Sculpture (3)
Introduction to fundamentals of sculpture process through carving, fabrication and
casting, to develop personal approaches to dimensional composition. 6S. Fee. P, 104.
289. Beginning Modeling Emphasizing
the Figure (3) Beginning modeling techniques in clay emphasizing the figure. Scale,
composition, gesture, surface and anatomical structure will be studied to develop creative
solutions. Fee. P, 104.
301. Drawing: Non Figurative
Approach (3) GRD Principles of visual and personal language, expanding the meaning of
drawing, drawing materials, methods, and approaches. P, 305.
305. Figure Drawing II (3)
[Rpt./2] Intermediate course in drawing problems using the model. 6S. Fee. P, 205.
312. Video Art in America (3)(Identical
with M AR 312, which is home).
322. New Genre Studio and Theory (3)
Exploration of a range of contemporary art practice and theory. Projects in a variety of
media including performance, installation, and in-class video work.
329. Art History of the Cinema
(3) (Identical with CLAS 329, which is home).
341A - 341B - 341C - 341D. Intermediate Photography (3-3-3-3)
Principles and processes of photography. 341a: Introduction for artists to the principles
and nature of black-and-white documentary photography. 341b: Creating untrue narratives,
students are challenged to deconstruct the familiar photo essay and create new ways of
telling stories. 341c: Introduction to principles of synchronized color slide-audio tape
production for artists. 341d: Methods to alter the meaning and surface of the photograph.
Painting, sculpture, and any other forms that might alter, disfigure or reinvent the
concept of photo. 341a is not prerequisite to 341b, etc. 2R, 2S. Fee. P, 241, acceptance
by portfolio.
341E. Intermediate Photography: The
Self Portrait (3) [Rpt./6 units] Explores a variety of approaches and modes of the
photographic self portrait as an expressive process. 2R, 2S. Fee. P, acceptance by
portfolio.
342. Photography Since 1950 (3)
Slide presentations and discussions of major photographers since 1950.
343A - 343B. Photographic Techniques
(3-3) 343a: Fundamentals of exposure and development control, print control, studio and
portrait lighting, slide copying and view camera operation. 343b: Manipulation and
extension of boundaries of traditional photography using polarization, appropriation,
montage, toning and bleaching. 343a is not prerequisite to 343b. 2R, 2S. Fee. P, 241.
344. Digital Photography (3)
[Rpt./2] Explores concepts, theories, ethics, credibility, and practice of electronic
digital imaging and its role in the evolution of a body of contemporary photographic
inquiry. P, 9 upper-division units in photography.
345. Photographic Processes (3)
[Rpt./2] Mural and photo installation methods using a combined media methodology. 2R, 2S.
Fee. P, 341, acceptance of portfolio.
346. Color Photography (3)
[Rpt./2] Exploring conceptual and practical aspects of color picture-making with an
emphasis on darkroom skills and the development of personal imagery. 2R, 2S. Fee. P, 341,
acceptance of portfolio.
349. Intermediate Artists' Video (3)
Students will produce individual projects using video as a creative, self-expressive tool.
The class will take an exploratory approach to experimental, fictional and documentary
genres. 2R, 2S. P, portfolio review and M AR 200 and 314. (Identical with M AR 349).
350. Relief Printmaking II (3)
Intermediate course in the techniques and aesthetics of relief printmaking. Continuation
of 250. 6S. Fee. P, 250.
351. Intaglio II (3)
Intermediate course in techniques and aesthetics of intaglio printmaking. Continuation of
251. 6S. Fee. P, 251.
353. Alternative Methods in
Printmaking II (3) Intermediate course in the nontraditional approaches to
printmaking. Continuation of 253. 6S. Fee. P, 253.
355. Lithography II (3)
Intermediate course in stone and metal plate lithography. Continuation of 255. 6S. Open to
majors only. Fee. P, 255.
356. Intermediate Printmaking
(3) [Rpt./6 units] Intermediate course in printmaking with emphasis on format aesthetics
and personal expression. 6S. Open to majors only. Fee. P, 250, 251, 253, or 255.
360. Intermediate Illustrated
Anatomy (3) [Rpt./12 units] Anatomic art studies from cadaver and body parts
collection in anatomy lab at the medical center. Drawing from live models and cadavers.
Fee. P, 205 and portfolio.
361. Computer Graphics II (3)
Intermediate level technology applied to graphic design, illustration, as well as other
aspects of visual communication. 2L, 2S. Fee. P, 261 or equivalent and portfolio review.
363. Typography (3) GRD The
study of letterforms and their appropriate and effective use in visual communications from
a historic as well as from a contemporary perspective. 6S. Fee. P, 265, acceptance of
portfolio.
364. Production Problems in Graphic
Design (3) [Rpt./1] Preparation of visual material for reproduction by various
printing processes. 6S. Fee. P, 265, 266, and acceptance of portfolio.
365. Intermediate Graphic Design (3)
[Rpt./1] Further exploration of design as a communications tool. Solutions to realistic
promotional programs are executed from rough to comprehensive stage. 6S. Fee. P, 102, 205,
265, acceptance of portfolio.
366. Rendering Techniques (3)
[Rpt./1] Drawing and rendering techniques with various media in the creation of editorial
and advertising illustration. 6S. Fee. P, 265, 266, acceptance of portfolio.
367. Advertising Illustration (3)
[Rpt./1] 6S Fee. P, 265, 266, acceptance of portfolio.
371. Intermediate Jewelry and
Metalsmithing I (3) [Rpt./2] Design and creation of jewelry and metalsmithing forms by
construction methods. Emphasis on form development through raising, forging, repousse,
casting, etc. 6S. Fee. P, 271.
372. Intermediate Jewelry and
Metalsmithing II (3) [Rpt./2] Emphasis on surface enrichment through stone setting,
reticulation, enameling, mokume, etc. 6S. Fee. P, 271.
373A. Art Practices in Handbuilding (3)
[Rpt./4] Continuation of clay as a fine art medium with major emphasis on contemporary
ceramics and art as sources of inspiration and on in-depth development of handbuilding,
surface treatment, and kiln firing techniques, with minor emphasis on wheel throwing and
historical ceramics; studio problems in clay and glaze formulation; critiques, readings,
lectures, and tests on ceramic terminology, technology, and safety; some writing required.
Sketchbook. Textbook. 2R, 4S. Fee. P, 273 or permission of ceramic faculty.
373B. Art Practices in Wheel
Throwing (3) [Rpt./4] Continuation of clay as a fine art medium with major emphasis on
contemporary ceramics and art as sources of inspiration and on in-depth development of
handbuilding, surface treatment, and kiln firing techniques, with minor emphasis on wheel
throwing and historical ceramics; studio problems in clay and glaze formulation;
critiques, readings, lectures, and tests on ceramic terminology, technology, and safety;
some writing required. Sketchbook. Textbook. 2R, 4S. Fee. P, 273 or permission of ceramic
faculty.
374. Ceramic Surface and Color (3)
[Rpt./6 units] Surface possibilities and color interactions specific to ceramic fired
techniques investigated by making class test tiles, relief pieces, and simple forms on
which to conduct experiments with slips, engobes, stains, and glazes. Emphasis on creative
explanation of ceramic materials such as commercial ceramic pigments, metallic oxides,
fluxes, clays, organic additives, and diverse firing methods. 6S. Fee. Field trips. P,
273.
376. Intermediate Fibers I (3)
[Rpt./3] Two-dimensional fiber techniques including 4-harness loom weaving (loom and
weaver-controlled weaves) and tapestry weaving (cartoon as well as spontaneous methods).
Emphasis on individual interpretation of traditional woven techniques. 6S. P, 276.
377. Intermediate Fibers II (3)
[Rpt./3] Three-dimensional fiber techniques including tubular weaves, wedging, non-loom
weaves, coiling, twining, crochet and knotting. Emphasis on the self-supportive fiber
form. 6S. P, 276.
380. Painting II (3) [Rpt./2]
Intermediate course in developing expressive and pictorial skills in oil and/or acrylic
media. 6S. Fee. P, 280.
385. Watercolor Painting II (3)
[Rpt./2] Intermediate course in watercolor methods of expression. Demonstration and
critique. Field trips. P, 285.
387A. Intermediate Sculpture/Casting
Principles (3) In-depth exploration of the media and concepts of sculpture through
casting processing. 6S. Fee. P, 287.
387B. Intermediate Sculpture/Metal
and Wood Fabrication (3) In-depth exploration of the media and concepts of sculpture
through metal and wood fabrication processes. 6S. Fee. P, 287.
387C. Intermediate Sculpture/Carving
(3) In-depth exploration of the subtractive process with direct carving versus
specific imagery. 6S. Fee. P, 287.
387E. Intermediate
Sculpture/Experimental and Combined Media (3) [Rpt./2] In-depth exploration of the
techniques and concepts of experimental and combined media as applied to individual
directions. 6S. P, 287.
387G. Intermediate Sculpture/Kinetic
(3) [Rpt./2] In-depth exploration of the techniques and concepts of kinetic sculpture
and applied to individual directions. 6S. P, 287.
389. Intermediate Modeling
Emphasizing the Figure (3) Intermediate modeling techniques in clay emphasizing the
figure. Scale, composition, gesture, surface and anatomical structure will be studied to
develop creative solutions. Fee. P, 104.
405. Figure Drawing III (3)[Rpt./5]
Advanced drawing with emphasis on personal expressive development. 6S. Fee. P, 6 units of
305.
409. Drawing Critique (3)
[Rpt./5] Individual exploration and development of visual concepts through drawing,
accompanied by individual and class critiques. P, 6 units of 405.
422. Performance: Live/Photo/Video (3)
An overview of diverse approaches within performance art in an interdisciplinary context.
Combines live performance with video and photography. 6S. May be convened with 522.
423. New Genre Concept Development (3)
[Rpt./1] Studio course to assist students with defining intentions, refining project ideas
and clarifying the content of their artmaking. Open to students working in any medium. May
be convened with 523.
441. Advanced Photography (3)[Rpt.]
Current trends, philosophies and experimentation in still photography. 2R, 2S. Fee. P,
341, acceptance of portfolio. May be convened with 541.
446. Experimental Color Photography (3)
[Rpt./1] Nontraditional approaches to color photography including the use of
black-and-white and color negatives, manipulation of the negative, dyes and paints added
to the print. Development of personal vision encouraged. 2R, 2S. Fee. P, 241; 341a, 341b
or 341c; 346, acceptance by portfolio. May be convened with 546.
447. Mixed Media Book (3)[Rpt./1]
Investigation of the book as a format for presenting visual material; the process of
making simple books. Contemporary bookmakers will be presented. 2R, 2S. Field trips. P, 12
units of upper-division studio art courses. May be convened with 547.
448. Video for Artists (3)
Seniors and graduate students utilize small format video camera and editing to
extend/amplify concepts that have developed in their artistic inquiry. 2R, 2S. Field
trips. P, admission by portfolio. May be convened with 548.
449. Advanced Artists' Video (3)
[Rpt./1] Students will produce individual video projects with an experimental,
self-expressive orientation. There is also an option to combine video with performance or
to incorporate it within an installation context. P, portfolio review and ART 349 or M AR
314. (Identical with M AR 449). May be convened with 549.
456. Advanced Printmaking (3)
[Rpt./9 units] Advanced course in printmaking with emphasis on formal aesthetics and
personal expression. 6S. Open to majors only. Fee. P, 356.
460. Advanced Illustrated Anatomy (3)
[Rpt./12 units] Anatomic art studies from cadaver and body parts collection in anatomy lab
at the medical center. Drawing from live models and cadavers. Fee. P, 205, upper-division
status and portfolio.
464. Packaging Design (3)
[Rpt./1] Retail packaging, point-of-purchase displays, and lines of related products, with
emphasis on graphic treatment, logotype design, and three-dimensional structure. 6S. Field
trips. Fee. P, 9 units of graphic design courses and acceptance of portfolio.
465. Graphic Design Studio (3)
[Rpt./1] Classroom experience in a professional designer capacity with studio solutions to
graphic design problems submitted from campus and community. 6S. Field trips. Consult
department before enrolling. Fee. P, 9 units graphic design courses, acceptance of
portfolio.
466. Editorial Illustration (3)[Rpt./1]
Problems in editorial and book illustration. 6S. Fee. P, 9 units of illustration courses
and approval of portfolio. May be convened with 566.
467. Experimental Illustration (3)[Rpt./2]
Experimentation, interpretation and problem-solving through illustration. 6S. Field trips.
Fee. P, 368, 369, acceptance of portfolio.
469. Portfolio Preparation (3)[Rpt./1]
Final approach to completion of portfolio. Student's portfolio is critiqued in areas of
order, style, and degree of presentation to bring it to a professional level. 6S. Fee. P,
9 units of graphic design courses and approval of portfolio. May be convened with 569.
471. Advanced Jewelry and
Metalsmithing I (3) [Rpt./4] Advanced study of the various materials and methods in
the construction of jewelry and metalwork. 6S. Fee. P, 9 units of metalwork. May be
convened with 571.
472. Advanced Jewelry and
Metalsmithing II (3) [Rpt./1] Advanced problems in design and execution of jewelry and
metalsmithing projects. Preparation of professional credentials including portfolio,
photographing, rendering, exhibitions, and resumes. Fee. P, 471. May be convened with 572.
473. Advanced Practices in Ceramics (3)
[Rpt./5] Individual studio research and instruction with emphasis on personal creative
development. 1R, 4S. Fee. P, 373, acceptance of portfolio by ceramic faculty. May be
convened with 573.
474. Ceramic Surface and Color
(3) [Rpt./6 units] Higher sophistication and complex investigation of surface
possibilities and color interactions specific to ceramic fired techniques by making class
test tiles, relief pieces, and simple and complex forms on which to conduct experiments
with slips, engobes, stains, and glazes. Emphasis on experimentation and creative
explanation of ceramic materials; commercial ceramic pigments, metallic oxides, fluxes,
clays and organic additives, and diverse firing methods. Students will be required to
write a paper on surface and color related to the use of ceramics. Sketchbook required.
6S. Fee. Field trips. P, 373 and portfolio or consent of instructor. May be convened with
574.
475. Ceramics Within a Public Art
Context (3) [Rpt.] For students who are interested in exploring original ceramic art
work in a public art context. Students will be expected to work both individually and in
groups to identify public art sites, research and design public art works, seek approval,
make scale drawings and models for the sites, and when feasible complete actual public art
works. Includes all aspects of working with clay, visiting artist lectures, field trips,
discussions, critiques and sketchbooks. 6S. Fee. Field trips. P, ART 373a-373b and consent
of instructor/portfolio review. May be convened with 575.
476. Advanced Fibers (3)
[Rpt./5] Individual interpretations of concept into finished fiber works. P, 9 units of
fibers courses.
480. Painting III (3) [Rpt./5]
Advanced painting concepts with emphasis on personal expressive development and change.
6S. Fee. P, 6 units of 380.
483. Combining Media (3) [Rpt.]
Individual and group projects, including collages, constructions, image sequences, and
elements from other art forms (sound, language, movement, etc.). Fee. May be convened with
583.
485. Watercolor Painting III (3)[Rpt./5]
Advanced exploration of a personal expression in watercolor. Demonstration and critique.
P, 385.
487A. Advanced Sculpture/Casting
Principles (3) [Rpt./2] An in-depth exploration of the techniques and concepts of
casting. Advanced process of mold making as applied to individual directions. 6S. Fee. P,
387.
487B. Advanced Sculpture/Metal and
Wood Fabrication (3) [Rpt./2] An in-depth exploration of advanced processes and
concepts of sculpture through metal and wood fabrication. 6S. Fee. P, 387.
487C. Advanced Sculpture/Carving (3)[Rpt./2]
An in-depth exploration of advanced processes of subtractive thinking through direct
carving versus specific imagery. 6S. Fee. P, 387.
487D. Advanced Sculpture/Glass
Casting and Slumping (3) [Rpt./2] Exploring in-depth personal directions through glass
concepts and technology. 6S. Fee. P, 387.
487E. Advanced
Sculpture/Experimental and Combined Media (3) [Rpt./2] In-depth exploration of
personal directions through combining media and experimental sculpture processes. 6S. Fee.
P, 387.
487F. Advanced Sculpture/Site
Specific Concepts (3) [Rpt./2] The exploration and research of specific sites and the
ramification of sculptural placements within these ties. Models will be constructed. 6S.
Fee. P, 387.
487G. Advanced Sculpture/Kinetic (3)
[Rpt./2] An in-depth exploration of the techniques and concepts of kinetic sculpture as as
applied to individual directions. 6S. Fee. P, 387.
489. Advanced Modeling with Emphasis
on the Figure (3) [Rpt./3] Advanced modeling techniques in clay and casting wax
emphasizing figure modeling. Work primarily from the model, perfecting modeling
techniques, utilizing figure proportions, muscle and skeletal structures, gesture,
texture, scale, and composition in creating sculptural ideas. Fee. P, 101, 102, 104, 287,
289, and 389. May be convened with 589.
496. Seminar
a. Senior Seminar for Artists (3)
f. Critical Issues in Design (3) [Rpt./6 units] P, senior or graduate standing, portfolio review or consent of instructor. May be convened with 596f.
j. Writing Art Criticism (3) [Rpt./6 units] Field trips. May be convened with 596j.
497. Workshop
a. Gallery Management (1-3) [Rpt.] P, 12 units of studio or art history. May be convened with 597a.
b. Professional Experiences in Art (1-3) [Rpt./9 units] P, 12 units of studio or art history. May be convened with 597b.
501. Drawing: Non Figurative
Approach (3) GRD For a description of course topics see 401. Graduate-level
requirements include additional arrangements with emphasis on research and personal
direction. P, 305.
505. Graduate Figure Drawing (3)
[Rpt./5] Special problems in drawing, using the classroom model and outside sources as
references for personal expression. 6S. Fee.
509. Graduate Drawing Critique (3)
[Rpt./5] Individual exploration in drawing media and visual concepts. Classroom and
individual critiques.
523. New Genre Concept Development (3)
[Rpt./1] For a description of course topics see 423. Graduate students are required to
produce projects which are qualitatively superior in terms of form, concept and technique.
May be convened with 423.
537. Art Therapy Techniques I
(3)
541. Advanced Photography (3)
[Rpt.] For a description of course topics see 441. Graduate-level requirements include an
in-depth research project on a single aspect of a current scholarly interest. Fee. P, 341,
acceptance of portfolio. May be convened with 441.
546. Experimental Color Photography (3)
[Rpt./1] For a description of course topics see 446. Graduate-level requirements include
more rigorous grading and expectation. 2R, 2S. Fee. May be convened with 446.
547. Mixed Media Book (3)
[Rpt./1] For a description of course topics see 447. Graduate-level requirements include
an in-depth research project on a single aspect of a current scholarly interest. Field
trips. P, 12 units of upper-division studio art courses. May be convened with 447.
548. Video for Artists (3) For a
description of course topics see 448. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth
research project on a single aspect of a current scholarly interest. Field trips. P,
admission by portfolio. May be convened with 448.
549. Advanced Artists' Video (3)
[Rpt./1] For a description of course topics see 449. Graduate-level requirements include
projects that demonstrate conceptual and technical accomplishment. May be convened with
449.
550. Graduate Relief Printmaking
(3) Relief printmaking with emphasis on individual research, personal direction and
professional standards. 6S. Fee.
551. Graduate Intaglio (3)
Intaglio printmaking with emphasis on individual research, personal direction and
professional standards. 6S. Fee.
553. Graduate Alternative Methods in
Printmaking (3) Nontraditional approaches to printmaking with emphasis on individual
research, personal direction and professional standards. 6S. Fee.
555. Graduate Lithography (3)
Lithography with emphasis on individual research, personal aesthetic, and professional
standards. 6S. Fee.
560. Advanced Illustrated Anatomy (3)
[Rpt./12 units] Anatomic art studies from cadaver and body parts collection in anatomy lab
at the medical center. Drawing from live models and cadavers. Fee. P, 205, upper-division
status and portfolio.
565. Graduate Graphic Design
Problems (3) [Rpt./1] Two- and three-dimensional design considerations with emphasis
on conceptualization and presentation. 6S. Field trips. Fee. P, acceptance of portfolio.
566. Editorial Illustration (3)[Rpt./1]
For a description of course topics see 466. Graduate-level requirements include an
in-depth research project on a single aspect of a current scholarly interest. Fee. P, 9
units of illustration courses and approval of portfolio. May be convened with 466.
567. Graduate Illustration (3)[Rpt./1]
Exploration of any optical material or phenomenon as a possible solution to illustration
problems. 6S. Fee. P, 466, acceptance of portfolio.
569. Portfolio Preparation (3)
[Rpt./1] For a description of course topics see 469. Graduate-level requirements include
an in-depth research project on a single aspect of a current scholarly interest. Fee. P, 9
units of graphic design courses and approval of portfolio by Portfolio Committee. May be
convened with 469.
571. Advanced Jewelry and
Metalsmithing I (3) [Rpt./4] For a description of course topics see 471.
Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth studio research project. Fee. P, 9 units
of metalwork. May be convened with 471.
572. Advanced Jewelry and
Metalsmithing II (3) [Rpt./1] For a description of course topics see 472.
Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth studio research project. Fee. P, 471. May
be convened with 472.
573. Advanced Ceramics (3)[Rpt./5]
For a description of course topics see 473. Graduate-level requirements include an
in-depth studio research project. Fee. P, 373. May be convened with 473.
574. Ceramics Surface and Color
(3) [Rpt./6 units] Graduate-level investigation of surface possibilities and color
interactions specific to ceramic fired techniques by making class test tile, relief
pieces, and simple and complex forms on which to conduct experiments with slips, engobes,
stains, and glazes. Emphasis on experimentation and creative exploration of ceramic
materials; commercial ceramic pigments, metallic oxides, flues, clays and organic
additives and diverse firing methods. Students will be required to write a paper on
surface and color related to the use of ceramics. Sketchbook required. 6S. Fee. Field
trips. P, 373 and portfolio or permission of instructor. May be convened with 474.
575. Ceramics Within a Public Art
Context (3) [Rpt.] For description of course topics see 475. Graduate-level
requirements include one more public art proposal or intern in a ceramic public art
project. A higher level of professionalism and sophistication will be expected. 6S. Field
trips. May be convened with 475.
576. Advanced Fibers (3)
[Rpt./5] For a description of course topics see 476. Graduate-level requirements include
an in-depth studio research project. P, 276; 9 units of intermediate fibers. May be
convened with 476.
578. Graduate Two-Dimensional Fiber
Techniques (3) Advanced fiber technique course for graduate students who wish to
develop further their strengths in special technical areas. Stresses two-dimensional work.
6S. P, consult department before enrolling.
579. Graduate Three-Dimensional
Fiber Technique (3) Advanced fiber technique course for graduate students who wish to
develop further their strengths in special technical areas. Stresses three-dimensional
work. 6S. P, consult department before enrolling.
580. Graduate Painting (3)
[Rpt./5] Graduate study in painting with an emphasis on the development of a personal
imagery and body of work. Fee. 6S.
583. Combining Media (3) [Rpt.]
For a description of course topics see 483. Graduate-level requirements include an
in-depth studio research project. Fee. May be convened with 483.
585. Graduate Watercolor Painting (3)
[Rpt./5] High level experimentation in personal expression with watercolor and related
media. Demonstration and critique.
587A. Sculpture/Casting Materials(3)
[Rpt./3] An in-depth exploration of the techniques and concepts of casting. Advanced
process of mold making as applied to individual directions. 6S. Fee.
587B. Sculpture Materials/Metal and
Wood Fabrication (3) [Rpt./3] An in-depth exploration of advanced processes and
concepts of sculpture through metal and wood fabrication. 6S. Fee.
587C. Sculpture Materials/Carving
(3) [Rpt./3] Advanced processes of subtractive thinking through direct carving versus
specific imagery. 6S. Fee.
587D. Sculpture Materials/Glass
Casting and Slumping (3) [Rpt./3] Advanced research and studio work in materials and
processing of glass casting and slumping. 6S. Fee.
587E. Sculpture
Materials/Experimental and Combined Media (3) [Rpt./3] In-depth advanced-level
exploration of concepts, processes and personal direction through combining media and
experimental sculpture processes. 6S. Fee.
587F. Sculpture Materials/Site
Specific Concepts (3) [Rpt./3] The development and research of specific sites and the
ramification of sculptural placements within these sites. Students will develop plans and
models that reflect individual concepts. 6S. Fee.
587G. Sculpture/Kinetic Materials
(3) [Rpt./3] An in-depth exploration of the techniques and concepts of kinetic sculpture
as applied to individual directions. 6S. Fee.
589. Advanced Modeling with Emphasis
on the Figure (3) [Rpt./3] For a description of course topics see 489. Graduate-level
requirements include work which exemplifies graduate-level, knowledge, background, and
skills. Life-size figures for the final project also required. Fee. P, 101, 102, 104, 287,
289, and 389. May be convened with 489.
596. Seminar
f. Critical Issues in Design (3) [Rpt./6 units] P, senior or graduate standing, portfolio review or consent of instructor. May be convened with 496f.
j. Writing Art Criticism (3) [Rpt./6 units] Field trips. May be convened with 496j.
s. 3-D Concepts (3) [Rpt./3]
597. Workshop
a. Gallery Management (1-3) P, 12 units of studio or art history. May be convened with 497a.
b. Professional Experiences in Art (1-3) [Rpt./9 units] P, 12 units of studio or art history. May be convened with 497b.
600. Painting Concepts (3)
[Rpt./2] Presentation of one's painting concepts and the concepts of others, citing
parallel influences, research, related ideas and implications for highly concentrated
student and faculty discussion.
642. Studio Photography Critique (3)
[Rpt./5] Investigation of practical methods of critique and their influence on an artist's
developing body of work. Limited to art majors with photography concentration.
656. Graduate Printmaking (3)
[Rpt./18 units] Printmaking with emphasis on aesthetics, conceptualization, technical
competency, artistic literacy, and personal direction. 6S. Fee. P, consult department
before enrolling.
671. Graduate Jewelry and
Metalsmithing (1-6) [Rpt./6] Graduate study in all phases of jewelry and metalwork.
3-18S.
673. Graduate Studio in Ceramics (3-10)
[Rpt./6] Studio research and instruction with emphasis on personal creative development.
12 to 20S. Field trips. Fee. P, 473.
676. Graduate Fiber Studies (6-10)
[Rpt./6] Graduate experimentation in all aspects of fiber work, with emphasis on the
development of a personal style within the medium. 12 to 20S.
680. Graduate Studio (3-10)[Rpt./6]
P, 12 units of graduate credit in art.
687. Graduate Problems in Sculpture (3)
[Rpt./4] Emphasis on aesthetics, conceptualization, technical competency, artistic
literacy, and personal direction. 6S. Fee. P, consult department before enrolling.