Art Studio: Perspectives on Art Making (E)

About ARTS 1400 E

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.

Notes

Open to degree and PACE students; Fee $145

Section Description

Artists throughout history have developed work focusing on the use of materiality, technique, and content, while also using their studio practice to engage with and respond to the social, cultural, and historical contexts of their time. Through a range of visual mediums, artists help us make sense of the world and offer markers through which we can better understand history. In this class, we will focus on honing foundational skills while exploring the work of artists from the late 20th and early 21st centuries to gain a broad perspective on contemporary practices. Through drawing, painting, and multimedia processes, students will develop their own connections and create artwork that responds to both personal experience and the world around them.

Section Expectation

This course will expand students’ understanding of studio art practice and introduce concepts of interdisciplinary art making. Through investigation and analysis, students will work both 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, demonstrating growth through engagement with course materials and the development of skills through individualized assessment.

Evaluation

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.

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