Art Studio: Perspectives on Art Making

Introduction to contemporary art practice in various media. Explores method and meaning in art making, the role of experimentation, and the translation of experience into artwork. Credit not awarded for both ARTS 1400 and ARTS 1014.

Open to degree and PACE students; SART, ARTH, ARTE majors only during the first week of registration; CAS SART, ARTH minors only for the following 3 days; Non-CAS minors for the following 2 days; then all restrictions will be removed; Fee $145

Throughout history, artists have developed their work using many mediums. In this class, we will focus on honing in on foundations while engaging in various art practices that focus on the formal elements of art, materials, and connecting materials to the messages within the art we make.

This course will expand students' understanding of studio art practice and introduce concepts of interdisciplinary art making. Through investigation and analysis, students will work individually and collectively to make connections between art-making and the changing world around them. Students are expected to participate in all facets of their learning and demonstrate growth through engagement in course materials and advancement of skills through individualized assessment.

The majority of evaluations will be based on student concepts and artworks. However, success overall will be demonstrated by a commitment to the class, and artistic and scholarly growth based on each individual's starting point and rigor of practice.