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VART 127 - Ceramics-Throwing
CR: 3
An exploration of the materials and forming techniques involved in making thrown three-dimensional clay objects. Pitchers, plates, covered containers, and teapots will be covered as well as glazing, firing, and glaze chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on artistic and creative solutions to various problems. Safe use of toxic art materials is included. V.6b
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VART 139 - Dolls, Fetishes, and Figures
CR: 3
Students taking this curse will explore several hands-on mixed-media processes to create their own small figurative sculptures. Giving a brief history of the doll from the Venus of Willendorf through the Jumeau Bebe, the instructor will also share examples of her own pieces. The instructor will demonstrate the making of armatures, sewing, sculpting, painting, and assembling, and each student will be able to develop her own imagery while experimenting with various processes to create art in the form of dolls, fetishes, or figures. V.6b
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VART 143 - Clay: Alternative Firing
CR: 3
This course will introduce a variety of fired clay surfaces. The class will explore the use of wood, gas, smoke, and sawdust to create reduction effects on the clay surface. Students will construct a raised bed pit firing chamber with flue out of recycled brick. They are introduced to the Raku process, removing wares while glowing red hot from the kiln to place in reduction chambers to create shimmering and crackle effects. Students will explore rubbing alcohol reduction chambers, burnished Terra Sigillata, color fuming, and carbon trap techniques to create varied surfaces where oxides and carbonates interact. V.6b
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VART 151 - Beginning Lithography and Experimental Printmaking
CR: 3
An introduction to the materials and techniques of stone lithography. The complete process beginning with graining the stone, through crayon and wash drawing, to printing, will be done by the students. Monoprint and collograph will also be addressed. Offered alternate years. Safe use of toxic art materials is included. V.6b
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VART 153 - Beginning Relief Printmaking
CR: 3
An introduction to the materials and methods of three relief printmaking techniques: wood engraving, woodcut, and linoleum cut. Each step from designing and cutting the block through printing will be addressed and executed by the students. Color printing will be introduced. Safe use of toxic art materials is included. Offered alternate years. V.6b
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VART 155 - Beginning Etching
CR: 3
An introduction to the materials and techniques of intaglio printmaking. Students will be taught processes for developing line, tone, and texture on the plate, and to ink and print their plates. Color printing will be introduced. Safe use of toxic art materials is included. V.6b
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VART 203 - History of Modern Design
CR: 3
In addition to identifying major design movements from the nineteenth century to the present day (from Arts and Crafts to IKEA), students will gain an understanding of the historical, social, and cultural conditions that gave rise to them. Students will also come to understand the role of design in their daily lives. Offered alternate years. V.1, V.6a
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VART 206 - Classic Drawing
CR: 3
How do you learn to draw? By drawing! A study of classic drawing techniques and materials. Emphasis will be placed on drawing from observation in pencil, charcoal, conte, pen and ink, wash, and mixed media. You will increase your skill level by using many different media and techniques to draw from life, and by keeping a sketchbook. V.6b
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VART 208 - Painting I
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 101 . Basic instruction addressing materials, techniques, composition, and color theory in painting with particular emphasis on developing technical understanding and skills. Safe use of toxic art materials is included. V.6b
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VART 226 - Art and Culture Excursion
CR: 3
This course will be centered around a selected location (or locations) and will include both on-campus readings and discussions pertaining to the destination(s) and on-site visits to art museums and art-historically significant sites, as well as artis studios and/or communities if available. Depending on site visits, there may be an additional fee required. V.6a
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VART 237 - Asian Art
CR: 3
Prerequisite: First-year students with permission. A survey of the arts of Asia, including architecture, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, painting, printmaking, and calligraphy from the neolithic to the modern period. While the class will chart the course of technical and stylistic developments in these media, the primary focus will be on understanding the cultural and social context in which these arts developed. Offered alternate years. V.4, V.6a
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VART 238 - Moving Images: From Film to Video Games
CR: 3
An introduction to the history and visual analysis of moving images, from film to video games. III.O, V.1, V.6a
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VART 248 - Art of Africa
CR: 3
The course will cover the history of African art produced in various regions of thecontinent from prehistory to the present day. In addition, it will consider art created as the result of the African diaspora. The subject will be approached from a balanced viewpoint employing both art-historical and anthropological perspectives. V.4, V.6a
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VART 251 - Nineteenth-Century Art (1830-1900)
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 105 . An examination of art and architecture in 19th-century Europe and the United States. The seminar focuses on methods of visual analysis, issues of stylistic choice, and on methods of research that aim to uncover the cultural significance, meaning, and purpose of a range of 19th-century European and American artifacts and built structures. Offered alternate years. V.1, V.6a
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VART 261 - Directed Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One VART course and permission of the instructor. The study of introductory level material by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member. Areas of study may be in one of the following: ceramics or sculpture, drawing, painting, photography, digital media, printmaking, or art history, or image studies.
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VART 271 - Latin American Art
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 107 . This course examines the arts of North, Central, and South America from pre-history to the present day within their historical, cultural, and religious contexts. Particular attention will be paid to the synthesis of indigenous Native American and European art due to colonization. Offered alternate years. Not open to students who have earned credit for ARTH 223 or ARTH 245. V.4, V.6a
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VART 304 - Sculpture II
CR: 3
Prerequisite: ARTS 110 . Students will explore a wide range of approaches to the three-dimensional form as fine art. Casting, carving, assembly, clay sculpture, and translation from a small model (maquette) to a larger piece are some of the areas covered. These techniques as well as aesthetic concerns will be addressed. V.6b
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VART 306 - Drawing II
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 206 . Drawing is the most direct route to the examination of the language of the visual arts. This course will further investigate more advanced problems: drawing from life, reference materials, and imagination. Color and alternate media such as collage will be introduced. Emphasis will shift from gaining technical and perceptual skills to building a visual vocabulary for self-expression. Each student will complete a portfolio project working in series. V.6b
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VART 317 - Advanced Digital Photography
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 117. The emphasis of this class will be the narrative in photography: how to tell a story in photographys. The sequence for accomplishing this is research, field time, editing, layout, and presentation. The instructor will work with students individually in developing a theme for their project. Class activity will include presentations of historical and contemporary photography, field trips to galleries and exhibitions, a survey of contemporary photobooks, and group critique of the work in progress. The course will conclude with a group show. V.6b
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VART 325 - Painting II
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 208 . Further study of painting stressing the development of each student’s own direction, research, and vision. A higher level of technique, craftsmanship, and creative possibilities of the medium will be emphasized. V.6b
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VART 328 - Twentieth-Century Art (1900-1970)
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 105 . An examination of art and architecture in 20th-century Europe and the United States. The seminar focuses on methods of visual analysis, issues of stylistic choice, and on methods of research that aim to uncover the cultural significance, meaning, and purpose of 20th-century European and American artifacts and built structures. Offered alternate years. Not open to students who have earned credit for ARTH 253 or ARTH 254. III.W, V.1, V.6a
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VART 332 - Women and Art
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 105 . This course will evaluate art created by women around the globe from pre-historic times to the present day. Rather than simply reconstructing a female version of the dominant male canon of art, we will analyze the cultural, social, economic, historical, and artistic circumstances that influenced/influence art made by women. We will cast a wide net in terms of what constitutes art by evaluating works deemed “arts and crafts,” such as textiles and ceramics, as well as those associated with what has traditionally been viewed as “high” art. Offered alternate years. Not open to students who have earned credit for ARTH 264 or ARTH 303. III.O, V.5, V.6a
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VART 351 - Lithography II
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 151 . Exploration of the creative possibilities of lithography, using either plate or stone, for the student ready to pursue her own directions and imagery. This course aims at a deepened understanding of image making and stone-processing techniques and printing possibilities, including investigation of color printing. Offered alternate years.
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VART 353 - Relief Printmaking II
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 153 . Exploration of the creative possibilities of relief printmaking for the student ready to concentrate on either wood engraving, woodcut, or linoleum cut. The student will pursue her own directions and imagery while deepening her understanding of cutting techniques and printing possibilities, as well as further investigating color printing. Offered alternate years.
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VART 355 - Contemporary Art and Theory
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 105 . Contemporary art has a tendency to bewilder viewers. This course attempts to make sense of the no-holds-barred art world since 1970 by examining it within its historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts. III.W, V.1, V.6a
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VART 356 - Etching II
CR: 3
Prerequisite: VART 151 or VART 155 . Exploration of the creative possibilities of intaglio printmaking for the student ready to pursue her own directions and imagery. This course aims at a deepened understanding of etching techniques and printing possibilities, as well as further investigation of color printing.
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VART 361 - Special Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: One 100-level VART course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member. Areas of study may be in one of the following: ceramics or sculpture, drawing, painting, photography, digital media, printmaking art history, or image studies.
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VART 377 - Internship
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: Three credits in VART and permission of the instructor and program chair. This course is graded P/CR/NC only.
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VART 401 - Painting III
CR: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Advanced painting for those students who have demonstrated their ability to continue creative work on their own initiative in the media previously studied. V.6b
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VART 406 - Drawing III
CR: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Advanced drawing for those students who have demonstrated their ability to continue creative work on their own initiative.
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VART 421 - Advanced Printmaking
CR: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Advanced printmaking for those students who have demonstrated their ability to continue creative work on their onw initiative. A continuation of techniques previously studied.
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VART 451 - Senior Seminar I
CR: 1
Prerequisite: Open only to senior VART majors in the Studio art track. Introduction to the creation, analysis, and criticism of student art work to be included in the senior exhibitiion, with members of the department and visiting artists. Cultural context will be explored. The vocabulary of judgment and criticism will be developed. Offered in the fall 3-wekk session. III.O, V.6b
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VART 452 - Senior Seminar II
CR: 2
Prerequisite: Open only to senior VART majors in the Studio Art track. Continuation of creation, analysis, criticism, and selection of student art to be included in the senior exhibition, with members of the department and visiting artists. Cultural context and the vocabulary of judgment and criticsm will be further developed. Preparation of work for exhibition, and all aspects of exhibiting a body of art work (from writing an artist’s statement, designing of the announcement and online information, to working with catering to plan the opening) will be completed. The semester ends with the opening of the senior exhibition, which will be on display until the end of the spring 3-week session, and the visit of an outside assessor to discuss the work in the exhibition with the student artists. Offered in the spring 12-week session. To be completed in the same year as VART 451. III.O, V.6b
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VART 453 - Senior Seminar III
CR: 3
Prerequisite: Open only to senior VART majors in the History and Image track. This course involves a capstone project to be carried out in the History and Image track. Both tracks will meet on a regular basis to discuss the students’ work, whether an essay for History and Image students or work on a group exhibition for all Studio Art students. III.O, III.W, V.6a
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VART 461 - Independent Study
CR: 1-3
Prerequisites: one 100-level VART course, one 200-level VART course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper-level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor. Areas of study may be in one of the following: ceramics or sculpture, drawing, painting, photography, digital media, printmaking, art history, or image studies.
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